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

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5.MAIN MENU
You can see the arrow(>)symbol on screen in front of the current function to be
selected.
Press(<) or (>) on the front panel to change the function mode.
Press (ENTER) button for executing the selected function.
MAIN MENU
CAMERA SELECT
RECORD SELECT
RECORD MODE
RECORD FRAMERATE
VIDEO QUALITY
RECORD SCHEDULE
SUB MENU
HARD DRIVE SETUP
SENSOR SETUP
PRESS(< >), THEN (ENTER)
PRESS (MENU) TO EXIT

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(1)CAMERA SELECTION
This function is used for setting up camera views. It consists of 16 different
optional camera view combinations.
nMove the cursor to Camera Select field, and press ENTER to display the
system information to change the camera view combinations.
oAfter the Camera Select field has been set, the cameras that are selected (during
setup) will be displayed (The default setting is “----“).
pThere are 16 optional camera view combination settings.
qPress MENU to exit Camera Select.
Forexample:
1) When you choose (- - - -), all cameras will be disabled.
2) When you choose (1 2 3 4), all cameras will be operational.
3) When you choose (- - - 4), only cameras 4 will be operational.
4) When you choose (1 2 - 4), only cameras 1,2 and 4 will be operational.
(2)RECORD SELECT
This menu selects the cameras used in the “Each” mode recording setup.
nMove the cursor to Record Select field, and press ENTER to change the
combinations of cameras that will recorded.
oPress MENU to exit the Record Select.
(3)RECORD MODE
nThe “ENTER” key can be used to select between “Quad” and “Each”
oWhen “Quad” is selected pictures from all cameras will be recorded.
pWhen “Each” is selected, pictures are recorded from the camera(s) selected.

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(4)RECORD FRAME RATE
nWhen “RECORD FRAME RATE” is selected, you may choose the following
recording speeds for “Quad” mode:
NTSC:30,15,10,7,5,4,3,2,1fps.
PAL :25,12,8,6,4,3,2,1fps.
oLikewise, you may choose the following recording speeds per channel when
using 4 cameras in “EACH” mode:
NTSC:30,15,10,7,5,4,3,2,1fps.
PAL :25,12,8,6,4,3,2,1fps.
NOTE: The DVR has a maximum recording speed of 30 frames per second (fps) that
will be applied globally depending on the number of cameras recorded in “Each”
mode (1 camera = 30fps maximum, 2 cameras = 15 fps maximum, 3 cameras = 10fps
maximum, 4 cameras = 7.5fps maximum). Playback can be all cameras that were
recorded shown at once, or any camera recorded can be played back full screen.
This is also known as multiplexed recording. Quad mode records the screen as one
image, allowing for a higher frame rate over a period of time for all cameras (30fps
maximum), but the ability to play back a single camera full screen (from a quad mode
recording) is no longer an option.

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(5)VIDEO QUALITY
This function provides for the adjustment of the image quality: LOW/ NORMAL
/ HIGH
nMove to the Record Frame Rate field, and press ENTER .
oSet the recording image quality from the three options.
pPress MENU to exit the Video Quality.
NOTE: Higher quality images require more recording (HDD storage) space.
Everything else being equal, HIGH quality will require30%more storage than
NORMAL quality and LOW quality requires up to 30% less than NORMAL.
(6)RECORD SCHEDULE
This function enables recording on a predetermined schedule.
nMove to the Record Schedule field, and press ENTER .
oOptional settings are offered to allow different camera setups.
p“T” = Automatic continuous recording.
“S” = Sensor recording. Recording will only be done when a trigger is
activated, (the Record button must be on for standby mode).
“–" = No recording.
qPress MENU to exit the Record Schedule.
PROGRAMMED RECORD
+S T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T+
| | | | | | | | |
0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24

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(7)SUB MENU
nPassword Change (A password is required to format (erase) the hard drive).
1)When you select, “PASSWORD CHANGE”, a password input menu replaces
the “Sub Menu”.
(Initial Password: 111111).
cYou will, then, be asked to input the following 3 pieces of information:
CURRENT PASSWORD:------
NEW PASSWORD: ------
PASSWORD CONFIRM: ------
dWhen the new password is accepted, the board will flash the following
screen message:
”Password changing !!!”
eThe message will blink 5 times.
fThen the “SUB MENU” will return.
If the password was not accepted, you will receive a message that informs
you. and the “SUB MENU” returns. You may try again by repeating the same
steps.
~Notice: Use the camera number buttons on the front panel to input your number..
SUB MENU
PASSWORD CHANGE
TIME SET
PRESS(< >), THEN (ENTER)
PRESS (MENU) TO EXI

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oTIME SET
Below is a graphic of the “Time Menu” screen:
cWhen you select the” TIME SET” the above menu is shown.
dUse the” ” and “ “ button on the front panel to move the” ^ “cursor below
the numbers back and forth .Use the ENTER button to change the numeric
values of the date & time.
eWhen you press the “Menu” button, your setting are memorized.
TIME
2003/01/01 01:01:00
PRESS(<,>), THEN (SELECT)
PRESS (MENU) TO EXIT
TIME MENU
2003/01/01 01:01:00
PRESS( ), THEN (ENTER)
PRESS (MENU) TO EXIT

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(8)HARD DRIVE SETUP
This menu displays the size of the hard disk and the remaining storage space.
nMove to the Hard Drive Setup Menu and press ENTER .
oIn the Overwrite Enabled field, select either YES or NO.
For example, when the hard drive is full:
YES will continue recording by overwriting the oldest recorded image.
NO will stop recording when the Hard Drive (HDD) is full.
pIn the Hard Drive Setup Menu, select Hard Drive Format in order to format
(or erase) the hard disk. The correct password must be entered to enable
permission to format the hard disk. For example:
PASSWORD INPUT(6): ------
NOTE: Password Correct will be displayed, when the password has been entered correctly o
r
Password Incorrect will be displayed if an incorrect password has been entered.
HARD DRIVE SETUP
OVERWRITE ENABLED YES
MASTER HDD SIZE 39266MB
MASTER HDD SIZE USED 0MB %
MASTER HDD SIZE FORMAT
SLAVE HDD SIZE N/A
SLAVE HDD USED N/A
SLAVE HDD FORMAT

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(9)ALARM SENSOR SETUP
nSensor Record Time
This function provides the setup of sensor recording time after a sensor device
has been triggered.
c.Move the cursor to SENSOR SETUP and press ENTER .
Select the SENSOR RECORD TIME by pressing ENTER again.
dThe Sensor Record Time is configured at 5-second intervals from 5 Sec. to 30
Sec. by using the front panel arrow buttons. Sensor recording is only active
during the time period when the function S has been set on the Record Schedule
menu.
oAlarm Out Time
Once a sensor / alarm trigger is received, the duration of the output relay can be
set to: 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 seconds, or continuous (CONT). The relay has a
normally open contact, and should be limited to circuit loads less than one amp.
NOTE: The alarm output will only function during hours that are set to “S” in
the RECORD SCHEDULE menu.
pChannel 1-4 (Open or Not Installed)
Any channel sensor channel that you wish to be active must be set to “OPEN”.
A trigger to a particular channel will activate recording of that channel only.
qPress MENU to exit SENSOR SETUP.
SENSOR SETUP
SENSOR RECORD TIME 30
ALARMOUTTIME 00
CHANNEL-1 NOT INSTAL LLED
CHANNEL-2 NOT INSTAL LLED
CHANNEL-3 NOT INSTAL LLED
CHANNEL-4 NOT INSTAL LLED
PRESS(< >), THEN (ENTER)
PRESS (MENU) TO EXIT

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6.PLAY
> 01 TIME the latest recording
07 theearliestrecording
nPress the PLAY button to display the time-search menu
oPress the PLAY button again to start playback.
You can play back a recording from a specific event by moving the cursor (>)
and pressing the PLAY button. When the cursor is in front of an event, the start
and end time of the event is shown at the top of the screen.
pPress the STOP button if you want to stop playback.
qDuring playback, press the PAUSE button to pause playback.
NOTE: Pressing the FF button will move the cursor to the top of the screen where a
specific time search can be entered using the < > and ENTER buttons.
NOTE: When HDD is overwritten, the earliest recording is going to be overwritten
and it will not be listed in time-search menu. However, you can press
FF button to go to the top of the screen and find the earliest recording.
SEARCH TIME
HARD DRIVE:MASTER
13/06/05 13:52:34~13/06-05 13:52:36
>01 TIME 13/06/05 13:52:34
(<,>)MOVE(ENTER)CHANGE(PLAY)PLAY
(MENU)EXIT(FF)SELECT EVENT OR TIME

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7.Specification
Item Description Remarks
Video Input Format NTSC/PAL
Video Input Channel 4CH Composite
Video Output Channel
1CH Composite
NTSC 120 fields/s 4*30 fields/s
Display Frame PAL 100 fields/s 4*25ields/s
NTSC Max.30fps(Quad)
Recording Frame
Rate(Quad Mode) PAL Max.25fps(Quad)
NTSC Max.7.5fields/s(Each Mode)
Each Mode=Max
fields/s/number of video sources
30 fields/s(per
recording channel)
Recording Frame
Rate(Each Mode) PAL Max.6.25fields/s(Each Mode)
Each Mode=Max
fields/s/number of video sources
25 fields/s(per
recording channel)
Recording Mode Continuous,manual,event,progra
mmed
Display NTSC:720*480
PAL:720*576
Resolution Recording NTSC:320*136,640*272
PAL:320*136,640*272 Quad:640*224(total) Each hannel:640*224
Compression Format
(each channel)
Modified MJPEG
(12-20K bytes/frame Low:12K BYTES/FRAME
Normal:15K
High:20K
HDD 80GB(Removable)
Back-up(Archive Device) HDD,VCR
Full Duplex NO
Multi-Channel
Recording/Search
NO
Mode Time,date,camera
Search F/Screen Yes
Network No
Audio No
Sensors,Alarm 4Input,1 Output
PTZ
No
EMC CE/FCC