Argus H.264 Assembly instructions

For safe use of system and to prevent product failure or accident, please read this
manual carefully before use.
Ver. H_R1_1.1_ENG

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Before Usage
This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can
result in electronic shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will be
protected you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.
This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by user.
CAUTION
It is strongly recommended that you read this manual and use the product in a proper way
The following might cause a fire
◈Avoid placing the unit near direct sunlight, hear source such as a heater, etc.
◈Do not share the outlet with the other appliances. It might cause an abnormal heating and a fire.
◈when smoke goes up or when you smell a strange smell, stop using the unit and turn the unit off
by unplug, and contact the after-sales service center.
◈Place the unit at a distance from a hear source. It is in danger of a fire.
◈Don’t put burning material such as a flammable spray, etc. It may cause a fire.
◈Don’t install the unit at a dusty place. It may cause a fire.
◈Plug the unit firmly not to be shaky. If the plug is not safely inserted into the outlet,
it may cause a fire.
◈When the multi-outlet is used, don’t use several appliances at the same time.
The abnormal heating of the outlet can cause a fire.
◈Don’t damage, modify, bend, twist, pull, stick, or heat the power code and the plug.
◈If the plug is loose in the outlet, don’t use. It can cause a fire or an electric shock.
◈Don’t insert the metals such as a coin, a hair pin, a piece of iron, etc., or flammable material
such as a paper, a matchstick, etc. in the product. It can cause a fire or an electric shock.

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CONTENTS
1. Summary
∙ Feature …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….6
2. Installation
∙ Contents ……………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………..7
∙ Rear panel………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………8
∙ Video Input………………………………. …………………….…………………………………………………………………………………9
∙ Loop Throughout put……………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………10
∙ VGA output ……………………………….…………………………………………………………………….………………………………10
∙ RS-485 connection (PTZ camera)………………………………………………………….………………..………………..……10
∙ RS-485 (Ext. keyboard connection)…….…………………………………………………….……………..……………..………11
∙ Alarm out connection ……………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………….11
∙ Sensor connection …………………………………………………………………………………………….………..………….……….11
∙ RJ-485 port ……………………………………………………….…………………………………………………….……………………….12
∙ USB port ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………….12
∙ How to call Setup menu………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………12
3. System configuration
∙ Front panel button ……………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………….13
∙ Front direction key ……………………………………………………………………………………….……………………….…………16
∙ Mouse………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………17
∙ Icon …………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………..17
∙ How to setup the remote controller ID ………………………………………………………………………..………………18
4. System configuration
∙ Information ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………….20
∙ Date / Time ……………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………….……..……..21
∙ Password ………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………..….…………...22
∙ Disk Manager ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….……..…….23
∙ Upgrade …………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………..….24
∙ Button Setup …………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………….….…….25
∙ Default Setting …………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………….….…….26
∙ Configuration ……………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………….….…….26
∙ Log out ……………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………….27

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5. Record
∙ Record………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………27
∙ Schedule Record…………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………28
6. N/W Setup
∙ IP Address………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………31
∙ DDNS Option……………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………33
∙ E-Mail Setup………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………34
∙ E-Mail Notification……………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………35
7. Camera Setup
∙ Camera Setup……………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………36
∙ Camera Title……………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………37
∙ PTZ Setup………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………37
∙ PTZ Touring……………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………39
∙ How to use PTZ……………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………40
∙ Serial port setup……………..…………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………44
8. Display setup
∙ OSD……………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………45
∙ Split Mode……………………..………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………45
∙ Display………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………50
9. Event Setup
∙ Sensor …………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………….….…….50
∙ Alarm …………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………... ………………….………52
∙ Motion Detection ……………………………….……………………………………………………………..... ………………………..53
∙ Internal buzzer ………………………………….……………………………………………………………...... ……………………….. 54
∙ SPOT OUT…………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………55
∙ Audio ………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………..……..…56

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10. Search
∙ Search ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………….57
∙ Calendar search..……………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………..…..………58
∙ Date/Time search .………………………..…………………………………………………………………………..…………….………59
∙ Event search …….………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………..…….………59
∙ Go To First / Go To Last..…………..……………………………………………………………………………………….……………60
∙ Search control …………....…………..…………………………………………………………………………………………..….………60
∙ Back-up ………….... ….... …....………..…………………………………………………………………………………………..….………61
11. Appendix……………………………………………….……………………………………………………….………….……………...…64

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1 — Summary
This Stand Alone Digital Video Recorder is capable of high quality of video and audio data
recording and provides various ways of data search by Calendar, Date/Time and event. Also the
system allows remote user to access in order to monitor and control multiple local DVRs via
TCP/IP / LAN connection.
Main features
(1) High resolution live display
(2) Easy installation and operation
(3) Motion detection record
(4) Sensor and Alarm outputs
(5) Reserved recording (Motion, Sensor/Alarm and time selected record)
(6) Network control via Dynamic IP
(7) NTSC / PAL compatible
(8) Highest data compression of H.264 technology
(9) Data backup to USB memory stick or DVD R/W
Application
(1) Bank, ATM unit, Supermarket, Convenient store and other public places.
(2) Private homes, Apartment, Jewelry shop, Commercial compound and other places where
it needs anti theft surveillance system.
(3) Warehouse, Production line and other places where evidence is needed after any event
happened and to analyze the situation.
(4) Where to monitor sites remotely
Feature

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2 — Installation
Accessories.
ㆍ Digital Video Recorder (1EA)
ㆍ HDD Fixing screw (8pcs)
ㆍ Program CD (1EA)
ㆍ Manual (1EA)
ㆍ Power code (1EA)
ㆍ Remote controller)
ㆍ Battery AAA (1.5V 2EA)
ㆍ Adaptor (1EA)
[Note] Check the accessories before use.
Contents
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORD
Battery for
remote
controller
Size : AAA
1.5V X 2EA
Adaptor
Remote
controll
POWER
CODE
MANUAL
Program CD
HDD fixing screw (8PCS)

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(4CH Model)
(9CH Model)
Rear
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(16Ch Model)
[1] Video Input [2] Loop Through [3] RJ-45(Ethernet) [4] USB 2.0 port
[5] RS-485 [6] Alarm output [7] Sensor Input [8] Serial Port (RS-232)
[9] Audio Input [10] Audio output [11] S-Video [12] VGA Out
[13] Composite Out [14] SPOT OUT [15] Power Input [16] Power switch
Connect video cable from camera to the BNC connector.
Video In
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Loop out for each camera image without any image processing or disturbance.
Connect the PC monitor (LCD / CRT).
PTZ 카메라
Connect the PTZ camera which is supporting its protocol as per the above diagram.
VGA Out
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RS-485 connection (PTZ camera)
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Connect the external keyboard that should be purchased by the DVR manufacturer.
DVR supports 1 alarm output as above diagram.
DVR supports 4 Sensor input as above diagram.
RS-485 (External ke
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board connection)
Alarm out connection
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The network connection can be made through the 10/100/1000Mb Ethernet connector by RJ-45.
DVR supports two USB 2.0 port on front and rear panel for mouse control, firmware upgrade and
backup use.
DVR can be operated by using front buttons, remote controller and mouse.
∙ By front button
Press “MENU” button.
∙ By remote controller
Press “MENU” button on the controller.
∙ By mouse
Click the right button of mouse.
RJ-45
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ort (Internet connection)
USB
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ort
How to call Setu
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menu

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3 — System configuration
(Front button)
(Mouse menu icon)
Front
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(Remote controller)
[1] MENU
· Call main menu
· Move back to previous menu
[2] PTZ
Button to call PTZ controller menu, PTZ channel must be selected as full screen first.
[3] IR Receiver
Receive the IR signal from remote controller.
[4] SEARCH
Call search menu to playback record image.
[5] QUAD
Switch to multi channel mode.
[6] LOG OUT(KEYLOCK)
• Using front button or remote controller, press and hold (about 4 sec) to log out.
• Using mouse, click the “LOCK” icon then front button operation is restricted. (Key lock)

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[7] SCHEDULE RECORD
Press button to start scheduled recording in emergency record model.
[8] EMERGENCY RECORD
In case of emergency, press “EMERGENCY” button to star recording forcibly regardless of the
recording schedule.
[9] AUDIO
Select a audio channel.
[10] AUTO SEQUENCE
To display each camera in sequence, display duration is selectable in DISPLAY menu.
[11] BACKUP
Call backup menu to start recorded data archiving to external media.
[12] Channel / Numeric button
Refer to the “Front direction button” page.
[13] LED
LED shows the status of operating.
• POWER : Highlight when power is on.
• RECORD : Highlight when DVR is recording.
• NETWORK : Highlight when DVR is connected by network.
• SCHEDULE : Highlight when DVR is recoding on scheduled mode.
• EMERGENCY : Highlight when DVR is recording on emergency mode.
[14] ERROR LIST
In case of system error, the error icon appears on screen with beep sound. Press “ENTER”
button to see
the list and to stop beep sound.
Icon will be shown in the status bar.
• Main Disk1 Error : 1
st
HDD error.

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• Mirror Disk Error : “Mirror Disk” HDD error.
(Unless use Mirror disk, message “Main Disk2 Error” will be shown)
• DNS Connection Error : Dynamic IP service fail.
• SMTP Connection Error : “E-mail notification” fail.
• Disk Full : Hard disk drive is full.
[15] SPLIT GROUP SETTING
In the split group, press “▶” button to change a channel on each group.
[16] CHANGING SPLIT MODE
Press to change for various split mode.
[17] ID
To control several DVRs using one remote controller, assign the ID to DVR and remote
controller.
[1] Left button
∙ Menu move to left
∙ Reverse playback speed control
[2] Upper button
∙ Menu move to up
∙ Change split mode in live
[3] Playback and Confirmation button
• Confirm the configuration in setup menu.
• Play / Pause button in search mode.
• Log out (Press more than 2 second)
• Stop beep and show error list when system error.
[4] Right button
∙ Menu move to the right.
∙ Playback speed control
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[5] Lower button
∙ Menu move to down
• Stop button in search mode.
PC mouse can be used to operate and control all the system function, this feature is for the
users who are familiar to PC environment.
Selection Click right side mouse button to open main menu.
Click selection button to use ◀, ▶, ▲, ▼ on
each configuration..
Menu call and
Move back to previous
PS/2 MOUSE USB MOUSE
Daylight Saving Time Network connection icon
Emergency recording Sensor recording
Schedule recording Motion detection
Key lock status icon Video Loss
Auto sequence icon Record icon
Internet connection icon De-interlace icon
Icon
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In order to use remote controller, the ID must be same both DVR and remote controller. By
assigning DVR ID, it allows the user to control multiple DVRs with one remote controller.
[1] Check current system ID and can be changed by user. (Factory default ID: “0”)
Menu > Information > Remote ID (Range: 0 ~ 99 )
System ID must be configured on DVR system menu. It cannot change DVR system on
remote controller.
[2] How to use remote controller
ID must be identified between remote controller and system. Otherwise remote controller
cannot recognize DVR correctly.
[3] Remote controller ID menu displays as above image when you click ID button of remote
controller.
∙ DVR ID : It displays current ID of the system.
∙ “00” : Input the same ID number of DVR and press “Confirm”
How to setu
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the remote controller ID

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[Note]
∙ The DVR can be controlled once the ID between the DVR and remote controller is same so,
if the DVR is not working, please check the ID.

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4 — System configuration
[1] Language : Select a language
[2] REMOCON ID : Assign the ID of remote controller, so that user can separately control multiple
DVR unit with one controller. (ID range: 0 ~ 99)
[3] MOUSE Sensitivity : Mouse sensitivity level can be adjusted at user’s convenience.
(Basic Level 1; Slow speed, Level 1 < Level 2 < Level 3 to increase reaction speed.)
[4] Version
• H/W Version : Hardware version
• S/W Version : Software version
• N/W Version : Network version
• UI Version : User Interface version
[5] Web Code : Identification for remote monitoring of dynamic IP user.
Please refer to the CMS manual or Network menu.
[6] Mac Address : MAC address of system
[7] Video Standard : Select a video standard of your region then press “APPLY”.
INFORMATION