Avtech DG1648 Assembly instructions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Product Description .........................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features...........................................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Specifications...................................................................................................................................................2
1.4 Package Contents ...........................................................................................................................................3
2. FRONT AND REAR PANELS .................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Front Panel ......................................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Rear Panel.......................................................................................................................................................7
3. CONNECTIONS AND SETUP (Take 16CH DVR as an example).......................................................... 9
3.1 HDD Installation...............................................................................................................................................9
3.2 Camera Connection.......................................................................................................................................11
3.2.1 Normal Camera Connection ................................................................................................................11
3.2.2 PTZ Camera Connection .....................................................................................................................11
3.3 External Device Connections (Optional) ........................................................................................................12
3.3.1 VGA Converter Connection .................................................................................................................12
3.3.2 Independent Disk Array Connection ....................................................................................................12
3.3.3 Connect PTZ Camera and DVR with Keyboard Controller ..................................................................13
3.3 Power Setup ..................................................................................................................................................15
3.4 Date and Time Setting ...................................................................................................................................15
3.5 Password Setting...........................................................................................................................................15
3.6 System Diagram ............................................................................................................................................16
4. BASIC OPERATION (Take 16CH DVR as an example)....................................................................... 17
4.1 Live Page.......................................................................................................................................................17
4.2 Recording ......................................................................................................................................................17
4.3 Playback ........................................................................................................................................................18
4.4 Key Lock and Unlock .....................................................................................................................................18
4.5 Upgrade.........................................................................................................................................................19
4.6 Search ...........................................................................................................................................................19
4.7 Audio Backup and Playback ..........................................................................................................................20
4.8 PTZ Camera Control......................................................................................................................................20
5. MAIN MENU ........................................................................................................................... 21
5.1 Menu Configuration .......................................................................................................................................21
5.2 Menu Operation Instruction............................................................................................................................21
6. QUICK START MENU ............................................................................................................ 22
6.1 Status.............................................................................................................................................................22
6.2 Manual Record ..............................................................................................................................................23
6.3 Timer..............................................................................................................................................................24
6.4 Date ...............................................................................................................................................................25
7. ADVANCED MENU (Take 16CH DVR as an example) ........................................................................ 27
7.1 Advanced Configuration.................................................................................................................................27
7.1.1 Camera................................................................................................................................................27
7.1.2 Detection .............................................................................................................................................28
7.1.3 Alert .....................................................................................................................................................29

7.1.4 Network ...............................................................................................................................................30
7.1.5 Display.................................................................................................................................................32
7.1.6 Record .................................................................................................................................................33
7.1.7 Remote ................................................................................................................................................34
7.2 System Info....................................................................................................................................................35
7.3 Event Log.......................................................................................................................................................36
7.3.1 Quick Search .......................................................................................................................................36
7.3.2 HDD Info..............................................................................................................................................36
7.3.3 Event Log ............................................................................................................................................37
7.4 Backup...........................................................................................................................................................37
7.4.1 USB BACKUP .....................................................................................................................................38
7.4.2 DISK BACKUP ....................................................................................................................................39
8. REMOTE OPERATION (Take 16CH DVR as an example) .................................................................. 40
8.1 Supplied Licensed Software AP.....................................................................................................................40
8.1.1 Installation & Network Connection .......................................................................................................40
8.1.2 General AP Operation..........................................................................................................................41
Record...................................................................................................................................................41
Playback................................................................................................................................................42
Network Backup ....................................................................................................................................43
8.1.3 AP Control Panel .................................................................................................................................43
8.1.4 AP Functions........................................................................................................................................44
Image Display........................................................................................................................................44
Address Book ........................................................................................................................................45
Miscellaneous Control ...........................................................................................................................46
Information ............................................................................................................................................65
DVR Control ..........................................................................................................................................66
8.2 IE Web Browser.............................................................................................................................................68
8.3 QuickTime Player...........................................................................................................................................70
APPENDIX 1 PIN CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................ 71
APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE BRAND....................................................... 74
APPENDIX 3 COMPATIBLE HDD BRAND................................................................................ 75
APPENDIX 4 RECORDING TIME TABLE ................................................................................. 76
APPENDIX 5 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................... 79
APPENDIX 6 DEFAULT VALUE ................................................................................................ 80

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1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Product Description
This MPEG-4 DVR model can accommodate up to 3 HDDs, or accommodate 2 HDDs and connect 1 independent
disk array depending on your needs (16CH & 8CH only). To quickly backup, a DVD-RW drive and USB interface are
built in for your choices except for network backup. Besides, this MPEG-4 DVR has many advanced features, such as
remote independent operation, R.E.T.R. (remote event trigger recording) and graphical multilingual OSD.
1.2 Features
 MPEG-4 Technology
‧ MPEG-4 Compression format providing crystal clear images with real time performance
‧ MPEG-4 web transmitting for faster transmission and clearer images via network
 Graphical and Multilingual OSD Interface
 Remote Independent Operation
‧ Remote independent operation allows you to individually see the live view of a single channel without changing the display
setting from AP site.
 Intelligent Motion Trigger Recording
‧ R.E.T.R. (Remote Event Trigger Recording)
‧ With the advanced functions of motion detection (4 different adjustable factors for motion detection sensitivity) With the
advanced functions of motion detection, scheduled motion detection recording (4 different adjustable factors for motion
detection sensitivity) and quick search, customized security environments are achieved.
‧ Support pre-alarm recording (8MB)
 Huge Storage Capacity (Up to 1.5TB storage capacity)
‧ Up to 3 HDD accommodation, or 2 HDD accommodation + independent disk array (16CH & 8CH only).
 Excellent CIF Image Quality and Performance
‧ The CIF image quality is highly improved for more clear and detailed image
 Multiplex operation
‧ Allow live display, record, playback, backup, and network operations at the same time
 Backup function
‧ Support DVD writer, USB 2.0 flash drive and network backup
 Remote surveillance
‧ Support remote surveillance up to 5 users simultaneously via the licensed software AP & IE web browser
 Free upgrade to advanced functions
‧ Allow you to upgrade DVR functions without any charges
 Covert recording
‧ A mask replaces the live image with a blank screen and the monitor shows nothing, but the recording is still on
 A/V support
‧ 16CH & 8CH: Support 4 audio-in, 1 audio-out to record sounds / 4CH: Support 1 audio-in, 1 audio-out to record sounds
‧ Support VGA output to monitor (optional)
 General
‧ Support IR remote control, PTZ camera operations through RS-485, and PTZ Hot Point function
‧ Support system auto recovery after power reconnected and auto video system detection (NTSC / PAL)
‧ Ensure the authentication of recorded images with watermark function
‧ Support TCP/IP, PPPOE, DHCP and DDNS network connection

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1.3 Specifications
MODEL 16CH 8CH 4CH
Video System NTSC / PAL (auto detection)
Video Compression Format MPEG-4
Video Input (Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75BNC) 16 Channels 8 Channels 4 Channels
Video Loop Output (Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75BNC) 16 Channels 8 Channels 4 Channels
Video Output Main Monitor Output: Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75BNC
Call Monitor Output: Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75BNC
Maximum Recording Rate (Frame)
720×480 pixels with 120 IPS
<NTSC> / 720×576 pixels
with 100 IPS <PAL>
720×480 pixels with 60 IPS
<NTSC> / 720×576 pixels
with 50 IPS <PAL>
720×480 pixels with 30 IPS
<NTSC> / 720×576 pixels
with 25 IPS <PAL>
Maximum Recording Rate (Field)
720×240 pixels with 240 IPS
<NTSC> / 720×288 pixels
with 200 IPS <PAL>
720×240 pixels with 120 IPS
<NTSC> / 720×288 pixels
with 100 IPS <PAL>
720×240 pixels with 60 IPS
<NTSC> / 720×288 pixels
with 50 IPS <PAL>
Maximum Recording Rate (CIF)
352×240 pixels with 480 IPS
<NTSC> / 352×288 pixels
with 400 IPS <PAL>
352×240 pixels with 240 IPS
<NTSC> / 352×288 pixels
with 200 IPS <PAL>
352×240 pixels with 120 IPS
<NTSC> / 352×288 pixels
with 100 IPS <PAL>
Adjustable Recording Speed (Frame) 120, 60, 30, 15 IPS
<NTSC> / 100, 50, 25, 12
IPS <PAL>
60, 30, 15, 7 IPS <NTSC>
/ 50, 25, 12, 6 IPS <PAL>
30, 15, 7, 3 IPS <NTSC> /
25, 12, 6, 3 IPS <PAL>
Adjustable Recording Speed (Field) 240, 120, 60, 30 IPS
<NTSC> / 200, 100, 50,
25 IPS <PAL>
120, 60, 30, 15 IPS
<NTSC> / 100, 50, 25, 12
IPS <PAL>
60, 30, 15, 7 IPS <NTSC>
/ 50, 25, 12, 6 IPS <PAL>
Adjustable Recording Speed (CIF) 480, 240, 120, 60 IPS
<NTSC> / 400, 200, 100,
50 IPS <PAL>
240, 120, 60, 30 IPS
<NTSC> / 200, 100, 50,
25 IPS <PAL>
120, 60, 30, 15 IPS
<NTSC> / 100, 50, 25, 12
IPS <PAL>
Multilingual OSD YES
Image Quality Setting Best / High / Normal / Basic
Hard Disk Storage
( HDDs and disk arrays are optional)
Accommodate 3 HDDs*, or 2 HDDs plus
independent disk array Accommodate 1 HDD
HDD Quick Cleaning Quick clean up the “index system” of the recorded files (750GB under 2 seconds)
Recording Mode Manual / Timer / Motion / Alarm / Remote
Watermark YES
Refresh Rate 480 IPS for NTSC /
400 IPS for PAL
240 IPS for NTSC /
200 IPS for PAL
120 IPS for NTSC /
100 IPS for PAL
Multiplex Operation Pentaplex: live display, record, playback, backup and network
Remote Independent Operation YES
Audio I/O 4 audio inputs, 2 audio outputs (Mono) 2 audio inputs, 1 audio
output (Mono)
Motion Detection Area 16 × 12 grids per camera for all channels
Motion Detection Sensitivity 4 adjustable variables with precise calculation for motion detection
Pre-alarm Recording Yes (8 MB)
Backup Device 1. USB 2.0 flash drive backup; 2. Network remote backup; 3. DVD-RW drive
backup
USB Interface Front panel * 1
Web Transmitting Compression Format MPEG-4
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T. Support remote control and live view via Ethernet
Remote Operation Software Licensed software AP, IE browser
*Operating System: Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Network Protocol TCP/IP / PPPOE / DHCP / DDNS
IR Transmitter YES
Alarm I/O 16 inputs, 1 output 8 inputs, 1 output 4 inputs, 1 output
Picture Zoom 2X digital zoom
Key Lock YES
Video Loss Detection YES
Camera Title Support up to 6 letters
Video Adjustable Hue / Color / Contrast / Brightness
Date Display Format YY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YY, MM/DD/YY, and OFF
Daylight Saving YES
Power Source DC 19V
Power Consumption ＜64 W
Operating Temperature 10℃~ 40℃(50℉~104℉)
Dimensions (mm) 432mm (W) × 90mm (H) × 326mm (D) 375mm (W) × 61mm (H) ×
281mm (D)
System Recovery System auto recovery after power reconnected
Optional Peripherals Independent disk array, VGA converter, SATA converter and keyboard controller
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1.4 Package Contents
□Digital video recorder (DVR) □HDD bracket screws (spare parts)
□Adapter and power cord □DSUB PIN connector
□Manual & quick start □IR remote controller
□Free licensed software AP disc □IR receiver extension line
□Free DVD-R disc & CD-R disc

FRONT AND REAR PANELS
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2. FRONT AND REAR PANELS
‧ 16CH
EJECT
SNAP
LIST
MENU ENTER SLOW ZOOM SEQ.
P. T . Z .
AUDIO
POWER
UP / +
LEFT
DOWN /
RIGHT
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‧ 8CH
EJECT
SNAP
LIST
MENU ENTER SLOW ZOOM SEQ.
P. T . Z .
AUDIO
POWER
UP / +
LEFT
DOWN /
RIGHT
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‧ 4CH
SNAP ENTER
SEARCH4123
SEQSLOW ZOOM
MENU
2.1 Front Panel
1) LED Indication
The following LEDs will be on when:
POWER: DVR is powered on.
STANDBY: DVR is powered off normally till the next time DVR is powered on.
HDD: HDD is reading or under recording.
HDD Full: HDD is full.
ALARM: The alarm is triggered.
TIMER: Timer recording is enabled.
PLAY: DVR is under playback status.
REC: DVR is under recording.
2) (USB port)
To quickly backup or upgrade firmware/OSD, you can insert a compatible USB flash drive into this USB port.
Before using the USB flash drive, please use your PC to format the USB flash drive as “FAT32” first.
Note: For the list of compatible USB flash drives, please refer to “APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH
DRIVE BRAND” at page 74.
3) EJECT
Press this button to open / close the DVD-RW drive.

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4) MENU
Press this button to enter / exit the quick start menu.
In the sub-layer of the advanced setting menu,
press this button to confirm the settings and go back to the upper layer.
5) ENTER
Confirm the password entering.
Under the advanced menu, use this button to confirm the settings and go back to the upper layer.
6) SLOW
Under the playback mode, press this button to slowly playback the recorded file (by 1/4 speed or 1/8 speed).
7) ZOOM
Press this button to enlarge the image of the selected channel.
8)
16CH: Press this button to show the 4 / 8 / 9 / 16 channel display modes.
8CH: Press this button to show the 4 / 8 / 9 channel display modes.
4CH: Press this button to show the 4 channel display mode.
9) SEQ
Full screen sequence (Indicated by the icon “ ” ):
When the DVR is under one channel display, press “SEQ” button the DVR will enter full screen sequence mode.
Press again to exit the sequence mode.
Quad screen sequence (Indicated by the icon “ ” ):
When the DVR is under quad channel display, press “SEQ” button the DVR will enter quad screen sequence
mode. Press again to exit the sequence mode.
10) (Audio)
Use these two buttons to select the live or playback sound of the audio channels.
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 1st audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 1st audio channel
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 2nd audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 2nd audio channel
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 3rd audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 3rd audio channel
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 4th audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 4th audio channel
Icon “ ” means: The audio channel is not selected.
Note: If you want to make a video backup with audio, please connect audio cameras to the channels
which support the audio function
For 16CH & 8CH DVR, the audio channels are CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4.
For 4CH DVR, the audio channels are CH1 and CH2.
11) (PTZ)
Press these two buttons at the same time to enter / exit the PTZ control mode.
In the PTZ control mode (Indicated by the icon “ ”):
Zoom in: Press "＋" button ; Zoom out: Press "－" button
Adjust PTZ angle: Press "UP”, “DOWN”, “LEFT” or “RIGHT" buttons
Note: For detailed PTZ camera control, please refer to “4.8 PTZ Camera Control” at page 20.

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12) 1 ~ 16 (for 16CH) / 1~8 (for 8CH) / 1~4 (for 4CH)
Press one of the buttons to select the channel to display.
13) LIST
To quick search the recorded files by event list, press this button to show all types of the event lists.
ALARM: List the information of the alarm-trigger-recorded files.
MANUAL: List the information of the manual-recorded files. The DVR will save one recorded file once any recording setting is changed
MOTION: List the information of the motion-trigger-recorded files.
SYSTEM: List the information of the system-recorded files. The DVR system will save one recorded file every one hour.
TIMER: List the information of the timer-recorded files.
14) SNAP
When the DVR is not under the menu mode, connect a USB drive to the DVR and then press “SNAP” button to
take a snapshot picture of the current live image on the monitor.
15) (PLAY)
Press this button to playback the recorded video.
16) (PAUSE/UP/ +),  (REW/LEFT),  (FF/RIGHT), ▓(STOP/DOWN/ -)
Press one of these four buttons to move the cursor up/down/left/right.
Under the playback mode, press these buttons to pause / stop / fast rewind / fast forward the playback file.
Press ”UP/ +” or “DOWN/ -” button to change the setting in the menu.
17) POWER
Press “POWER” button long enough to turn on/off your DVR.
Note: Under the recording mode, please stop recording before turning off your DVR.
18) “MENU” + “ENTER” (KEY LOCK)
Press “MENU”+ “ENTER” button on the DVR front panel at the same time to lock keys.
Press any button on the DVR front panel and enter the DVR password to exit the key lock mode.

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2.2 Rear Panel
‧ 16CH DVR model
‧ 8CH DVR model
‧ 4CH DVR model
1
LOOP
2
LOOP LOOP LOOP
3 4
1
M ONIT O R
IN OUT
2
VD /IR
CALL
LAN
LINK
ACT.
EXTERNAL I/O DC 19V
INPUTINPUTINPUTINPUT
1) 75/ HI-IMPEDANCE
When using LOOP function, set the impedance switch at your DVR rear panel to HI-IMPEDANCE to decrease
interferences. Otherwise, switch to 75.
Note: The default setting is 75Ω.
2) LOOP / INPUT (1 ~ 16CH or 1 ~ 8CH or 1 ~ 4CH)
LOOP: Video output connector.
INPUT: Connect to video sources, such as cameras.
Note: The DVR will automatically detect the video system of the camera, please make sure that the
cameras are properly connected to the DVR and power-supplied before the DVR is turned on.
Note: If you want to make a video backup with audio, please connect audio cameras to the channels
which support the audio function.
For 16CH & 8CH DVR, the audio channels are CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4.
For 4CH DVR, the audio channels are CH1 and CH2.
3) MONITOR
Connect to a CRT monitor for video output.
4) CALL
Connect to CALL monitor to show the channel display one by one.
When any alarm is triggered, CALL monitor will show the image of the triggered channel for a period of time.

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5) Audio IN
Connect to audio sources, such as cameras equipped with the audio function.
For 16CH & 8CH DVR models: Four audio inputs (CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4).
For 4CH DVR model: Two audio inputs (CH1 and CH2).
When users start recording, the audio input will also be recorded with corresponding video channel.
Note: The audio source connected to the “Audio 1” will be recorded with the video of the “CH1”.
The audio source connected to the “Audio 2” will be recorded with the video of the “CH2”.
The audio source connected to the “Audio 3” will be recorded with the video of the “CH3”.
The audio source connected to the “Audio 4” will be recorded with the video of the “CH4”.
6) Audio OUT
Connect to a monitor or speaker.
For 16CH & 8CH DVR models: Two audio outputs (Mono).
For 4CH DVR model: One audio output (Mono).
7) DISK ARRAY (Only for 16CH & 8CH)
Connect to an independent disk array for extended storage.
8) D/V
Connect to a VGA converter.
Note: For the connection of the VGA converter, do not use gender changer.
9) IR
Connect the IR receiver extension line for remote control.
10) RS-485 (Only for 16CH & 8CH)
Connect to external devices (such as PTZ camera) with RS485-A and RS485-B.
11) EXTERNAL I/O
Insert the supplied DSUB PIN to this port for connecting external devices (external alarm, PTZ camera, etc).
For detailed I/O port PIN configuration, please refer to “APPENDIX 1 PIN CONFIGURATION” at page “71”.
12) LAN
Connect to Internet by LAN cable.
13) LINK ACT.
When your DVR is connected to the Internet, this LED will be on.
14) DC 19V
Connect to the supplied adapter.
15) FAN
Only 16CH and 8CH DVR have the fan equipment.

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3. CONNECTIONS AND SETUP (Take 16CH DVR as an example)
3.1 HDD Installation
‧ For 16CH & 8CH Models
Carefully follow the steps below to ensure correct HDD installation.
Note: The PCB side of the HDD must face upward, shown as the picture below.
Step 1: Loosen the screws on the upper cover and open the upper cover of the DVR
Step 2: Screw out the HDD bracket.
Step 3: Get suitable brand HDD and set the HDD mode (Master / Slave) according to the indication.
Step 4: After HDD mode setup, screw all the HDDs onto the HDD brackets, and replace the HDD brackets back to
the indicated position of the DVR base (Be sure to follow the indicated position shown as the picture below).
Note: For HDD mode setting rule and position, please refer to the following instructions:
＊If you plan to install three HDDs, please set two HDDs to Master mode, and one HDD to Slave mode,
and place them to the exact position according to the indication.
＊If you plan to install two HDDs, please set one HDD to Master mode and place it to the Master 1 position,
and set the other HDD to Slave mode and place it to the Slave 1 position.
＊If you plan to install only one HDD, please set the HDD to Master mode and place it to the Master 1 position.
Step 5: Depending on which HDD you want to install, connect the HDD to the indicated power connector and IDE BUS
(make sure to align the HDD precisely for pin connection). For detailed connection, please follow and see the
illustration below:
NOTE: If you plan to install external disk array, please don’t install the HDD in the “HDD3”postion.
Step 6: Close the upper cover of the DVR, and fasten all the screws you loosened in Step 1.

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‧ For 4CH Model
To be continued.

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3.2 Camera Connection
The cameras must be connected and power-supplied before the DVR is turned on. Connect the camera with the
indicated power supply. And then connect the camera video output to the DVR video input port with a coaxial cable or
RCA lines with BNC connectors (The DVR will automatically detect the video system of the camera).
3.2.1 Normal Camera Connection
1) Power connection:
Connect the camera with indicated power supply.
2) Video cable connection:
Connect the camera video output to the DVR video input port with a coaxial cable or RCA line with BNC
connector.
3) Camera Setup:
For detailed camera title, ID, protocol and baud rate setup, please refer to “7.1.7 Remote” at page 34.
3.2.2 PTZ Camera Connection
4) Power connection:
Connect the PTZ camera with indicated power supply.
5) Video cable connection:
Connect the PTZ camera video output to the DVR video input with a coaxial cable / RCA line and BNC connector.
6) RS485-A & RS485-B wires connection:
For 4CH DVR Model:
Solder the RS485-A (brown) and RS485-B (orange) wires of the PTZ camera to the corresponding pins on the
solder side of the 15 PIN D-Sub connector (see the figure below). To protect the naked wires, use the insulation
tape to cover on the twisted wires.
For 16CH & 8CH DVR Model:
Insert the RS485-A (brown) and RS485-B (orange) wires of the PTZ camera to the corresponding pins on the
“RS485” port of the DVR rear panel (see the figure below).
PTZ Camera –
RS485-A and RS485-B wires of the PTZ
camera
For 4CH DVR –
15 PIN D-Sub Connector
For 16CH & 8CH DVR –
RS-485 Port on the DVR Rear
Panel
RS485-A: Brown wire RS485-A: PIN 11 RS485-A: PIN 2
RS485-B: Orange wire RS485-B: PIN 10 RS485-B: PIN 3
Solder Side of
15-pin D-Sub connector
RS485-A: PIN11; RS485-B: PIN10
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7) Camera Setup:
For detailed camera title, ID, protocol and baud rate setup, please refer to “7.1.7 Remote” at page 34.
Note: For connect the PTZ camera to the DVR with a keyboard controller, please refer to “3.3.3 Connect
PTZ Camera and DVR with Keyboard Controller” at page 13.

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3.3 External Device Connections (Optional)
3.3.1 VGA Converter Connection
This optional peripheral (VGA Converter) allows your DVR to have VGA output function. For the connection
method, please refer to the following figure as an example (do not use gender changer). For detailed connection,
please refer to your VGA converter manual.
3.3.2 Independent Disk Array Connection
For the connected IDA to be correctly detected by your DVR, please don’t install HDD in the “HDD3” position. For
connection details, please refer to "3.1 HDD Installation" at page 9.
1) Install HDDs: Install HDDs in the IDA. Please set the HDD to “Master” mode (do not use “Slave” mode). After all
HDDs are installed, please lock the HDD tray by using the HDD key supplied in the IDA package.
2) Connect all IDA with SCSI cables (hub IDA only):
Connect from one of the three “DEVICE PORT” at one IDA rear panel to the host port of another disk array.
One IDA (as the master layer) can connect up to 3 IDA as the second layer, and each IDA in the second layer can
respectively connect up to 3 IDA as the third layer. Please refer to the illustration below for details.
Note: In order to accurately detect all the connected disk arrays, please make sure to turn on the power of all the
disk arrays after the connection is completed. The maximum layer number is 3, totally 13 IDA.
3) Connect the master IDA to your DVR with a SCSI Cable (IDE interface): Connect the host port of the master IDA
to the “DISK ARRAY” port of your DVR. Please refer to the illustration below for details.

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3.3.3 Connect PTZ Camera and DVR with Keyboard Controller
This optional peripheral (keyboard controller) allows your DVR to have accurate control of the pan / tilt / zoom
movement for a PTZ camera with the convenient 3D joystick and functional keypad design. The following connection
illustration is an example. For detailed connection and operation, please refer to your keyboard controller manual.
Rear panel of the keyboard controller:
DC 12VAUDIO LANEXTERNAL I/O DVR P.T.Z
●Connect PTZ to Keyboard controller with RJ11 line :
RJ11 Line RS485-A and RS485-B wires of the PTZ camera
RS485-A: Red wire RS485-A: Brown wire
RS485-B: Green wire RS485-B: Orange wire
The RJ11 line is not supplied in the sales package. Example of RS485-A and RS485-B wires of the PTZ camera.
1) Get a RJ11 line with the proper length to your connection.
Different RJ11 connector may have different line layout, so the connection might be different. If you cannot control
the PTZ camera after connection, please reverse the RJ11 line connection with the PTZ camera.
2) Remove one end of the insulating coating of the RJ11 line to find the RS485-A and the RS485-B wires, and
remove the insulating coating to reveal the naked wires for further connection.
3) Twist the RS485-A (red) and RS485-B (green) wires of the RJ11 line to the RS485-A (brown) and RS485-B
(orange) wires of the PTZ camera (see the figure above). To protect the naked wires, use the insulation tape to
cover on the twisted wires.
4) Connect the RJ11 connector to the “PTZ” port on the rear panel of the keyboard controller.
5) Press “FUN1” key on the keyboard controller, and go to “System” and “CAM” menu to make related settings.
‧ System
Mode : To select the mode, press “FUN1” key on the keyboard controller. Go to “System” →
“Mode” and select Mode 1 (For the case of one DVR and one camera connection).
Net Setup : Check if this product is under the same domain as the connected PTZ camera.
‧ CAM
Baud Rate : Check and select the baud rate the same as the connected PTZ camera is used.
Protocol : Choose the proper camera protocol depending on the camera type, AVP321 / AVP311 /
PELCO (PELCO-D).
CAM ID : Assign an exclusive ID number. This ID is important for the keyboard controller to
identity the camera you want to control.

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●Connect DVR to Keyboard controller with RJ11 line and D-Sub connector or RS-485 Port:
RJ11 Line For 4CH DVR –
15 PIN D-Sub Connector
For 16CH & 8CH DVR –
RS-485 Port on the DVR Rear Panel
RS485-A: Red wire RS485-A: PIN 11 RS485-A: PIN 2
RS485-B: Green wire RS485-B: PIN 10 RS485-B: PIN 3
Solder Side of
15-pin D-Sub connector
RS485-A: PIN11; RS485-B: PIN10
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16 17
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The RJ11 line is not supplied in the sales
package.
D-Sub connector is supplied with the
DVR package.
Example of RS485 port on the DVR rear
panel.
1) Get a RJ11 line with the proper length to your connection.
Different RJ11 connector may have different line layout, so the connection might be different. If you cannot control
the DVR after connection, please reverse the RJ11 line connection with the DVR.
2) Remove one end of the insulating coating of the RJ11 line to find the RS485-A and the RS485-B wires, and
remove the insulating coating to reveal the naked wires for further connection.
3) For 4CH DVR Model:
Solder the RS485-A (red) and RS485-B (green) wires of the RJ11 line to the corresponding pins on the
solder side of the 15 PIN D-Sub connector (see the figure above). To protect the naked wires, use the
insulation tape to cover on the twisted wires.
For 16CH & 8CH DVR Model:
Insert the RS485-A (red) and RS485-B (green) wires of the RJ11 line to the corresponding pins on the
“RS485” port of the DVR rear panel (see the figure above).
4) Insert the D-Sub connector to the DVR’s external I/O port. And connect the RJ11 connector to the “DVR” port
on the rear panel of the keyboard controller.
Press “FUN1” key on the keyboard controller, and go to “System” and “DVR” menu to make related settings.
‧ System
Mode : To select the mode, press “FUN1” key on the keyboard controller. Go to “System” →
“Mode” and select Mode 1 (For the case of one DVR and one camera connection).
Net Setup : Check if this product is under the same domain as the DVR.
‧ DVR
Baud Rate : Check and select the baud rate the same as the DVR is used.
Protocol : Choose the proper DVR protocol depending on the DVR type, DVR-16 (16CH) / DVR-8
(8CH) / DVR-4 (4CH).
DVR ID : Assign an exclusive ID number. This ID is important for the keyboard controller to
identity the DVR you want to control.

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3.3 Power Setup
This device should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Connect
the indicated AC power cord to the power adapter, and plug into an electrical outlet. Power LED will be on as blue. It
takes approximately 10 to 15 seconds to boot the system.
3.4 Date and Time Setting
Before operating your DVR, please set the date and time on your DVR first.
Press “MENU” button and enter the password to go to the quick-start menu list. The default admin password is 0000.
Move the cursor to the icon “ ” (DATE) and you can set the date / time / daylight saving in this menu list.
QUICK START
CHANNEL TITLE ON
EVENT STATUS ON
IMAGE SIZE CIF
QUALITY BEST
IMAGE PER SECOND 480
RECORD TIMER OFF
DETECTION TIMER OFF
DATE 2007 / OCT / 11 09 : 00 : 00
FORMAT Y / M / D
DAYLIGHT SAVING OFF
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3.5 Password Setting
Press “MENU” button and enter the password to go to the quick-start menu list. And then move the cursor to
“ADVANCE” to enter the advanced setting menu.
In the “ADVANCE” menu, move the cursor to “ ” (SYSTEM INFO). Select “PASSWORD” and press “ENTER”
button to enter the submenu to set the password (four digits). The default admin password is 0000.
SYSTEM INFO
SERIAL TYPE RS485
BAUD RATE 2400
HOST ID 0
PASSWORD XXXX
RESET DEFAULT RESET
CLEAR HDD HDD-MASTER-1
UPGRADE START
AUTO KEYLOCK (SEC) 30
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
VIDEO FORMAT NTSC
VERSION 1067-1007-1013-1006-L8-6C1B
PLEASE CONSULT YOUR INSTALLER FOR ADVANCE SETTINGS
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3.6 System Diagram
After you finish all the connections and setup, a surveillance system is established and you can experience the
marvelous and useful functions of this DVR. The diagram below illustrates all the available connections of this DVR for
you to picture your surveillance system.