CBC DR4N User manual

4-Channel Stand Alone
DVR
SYSTEM
USER’S MANUAL
DR4N
Revision Date : 11.08.2005
Firmware Version : V357_b1
Ex-Factory Date :
11/8/055/9/05

Important Product Safety Instructions
▶ Be sure to turn off the power before installation.
▶ Keep at least 8cm away from other machines or electronic products.
▶ Keep away from the direct rays of the sun or heater or similar devices. (may cause fire)
▶ Do not put metallic items such as cups, cosmetics, bottles, containers, etc. on this product.
(may cause fire or electric shock hazard)
▶ Do not block the ventilation holes of this product with any kind of metal or flammable materials.
(may cause fire or electric shock hazard)
▶ Do not put heavy objects on top of this product. (falling objects may cause injury)
▶ Fully insert power plug into electrical outlet. (loose connection may cause fire)
▶ Wipe gently with a dry cloth to clean the product. Do not use any chemical products or detergents.
(This may change the color of the product and/or harm the surface.)
▶ Immediately disconnect the power if a burning smell or smoke is emitted from the product.
▶ Do not touch the power plug & cable with a wet hand. (electronic shock hazard)
▶ Do not pull power plug out by force. (damaged power plug causes electronic shock hazard)
▶ Keep away from dusty or high humidity locations. These may cause malfunction of the product.
(Dust & other debris may cause fire and electronic shock hazard)
▶ Avoid dropping the product or subjecting the product to any heavy impacts.
▶ Keep this product away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. (it may cause malfunction)
▶ Do not install the product in extremely cold or hot locations.
▶ Do not open the cover of product without disconnecting the power and consulting with the manufacturer.
(fire and electronic shock hazard)
▶ Do not change the power supply without consulting with the manufacturer.
(It may cause malfunction and/or permanent damage)
▶ Use caution when installing BNC connectors and other cables to the I/O ports of this device.
The connectors and/or circuit boards could be broken or damaged by excessive weight on the cables.
▶ Contact the manufacturer’s technical support department when adding any devices to this product.
CBC America Corp.
Technical Service Division (TSD)
New York Office - 1 800 422 6707
Los Angeles Office - 1 800 888 0131
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•INDEX
• CHAPTER 1. Specifications & System organization
1. Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------- 4
2. Product Contents List -------------------------------------------------------- 6
3. System Organization --------------------------------------------------------- 7
•CHAPTER 2 . Physical Description
1. Front Panel --------------------------------------------------------------- 8
2. Rear Panel --------------------------------------------------------------- 10
3. IR Handheld Remote Controller ----------------------------------------------- 11
•CHAPTER 3. Installation
1. Hard Disk Installation ------------------------------------------------------- 12
2. CD-R/W & Hard Disk Installation ---------------------------------------------- 14
3. Camera Connection -------------------------------------------------------- 16
4. Monitor Connection -------------------------------------------------------- 16
5. Computer Connection ------------------------------------------------------- 16
6. Network Connection -------------------------------------------------------- 16
7. Alarm/Relay/PTZ Connection ------------------------------------------------- 17
8. Power Connection --------------------------------------------------------- 17
9. Finishing Installation -------------------------------------------------------- 18
※ Hard Disk Format ---------------------------------------------------------- 18
•CHAPTER 4. Display
1. System Power ON ---------------------------------------------------------- 19
2. Screen View Selection ------------------------------------------------------ 20
3. Screen Rotation Mode (SCR MODE) -------------------------------------------- 20
4. PTZ/FOCUS Control -------------------------------------------------------- 21
5. System Power OFF --------------------------------------------------------- 21
•CHAPTER 5. Search
⊙ Go to Search Mode --------------------------------------------------------- 22
1. Search by Date/Time ------------------------------------------------------- 22
2. Search by Event ----------------------------------------------------------- 23

•INDEX
•CHAPTER 6. MENU
⊙ Go to Menu -------------------------------------------------------------- 25
⊙ Go to System Setup -------------------------------------------------------- 25
1. Display ------------------------------------------------------------------ 26
2. Camera ----------------------------------------------------------------- 27
3. Audio ------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
4. System ------------------------------------------------------------------ 30
5. Event/Sensor ------------------------------------------------------------- 36
6. Disk Management ---------------------------------------------------------- 39
⊙ Go to Record Menu -------------------------------------------------------- 40
1. Recording Operation -------------------------------------------------------- 40
2. Continuous/Motion Record Schedule -------------------------------------------- 41
3. Alarm Record Schedule ----------------------------------------------------- 42
⊙ Go to Archiving ----------------------------------------------------------- 43
1. CD-RW and USB Back up --------------------------------------------------- 43
•CHAPTER 7. CLIENT
⊙ Remote Program Install ----------------------------------------------------- 44
1. Introduction to Client and Functions -------------------------------------------- 46
2. Settings ----------------------------------------------------------------- 47
3. Monitoring --------------------------------------------------------------- 54
4. Search ------------------------------------------------------------------ 58
5. Web Browser Client -------------------------------------------------------- 65

1. Specifications & System Organization
1. Specifications
1-3 Kbyte (352 x 240, 352 x 288)
5-10 Kbyte (704 x 240, 704 x 288)
6-16 Kbyte (704 x 480, 704 x 576)
Image Size
AVI, JPEG, BMPBackup File Formats
12 x 12 target grid; Sensitivity levels: 10Activity Detection
TriplexSimplex/Duplex/Triplex Operation
4 x 1Vp-p, CVBS, 75ohms, BNC, looping inputsVideo Inputs
1 x CVBS/S-VHS, VGA (optional)Monitor Outputs
1 x 1Vp-p, CVBS, 75ohms, BNCSpot Output
4 x line-in, RCA socketsAudio Inputs
1 x line-out, RCA socketAudio Output
352 x 240, 704 x 240, 704 x 480 (NTSC)
352 x 288, 704 x 288, 704 x 576 (PAL)
Resolution
MPEG-4Compression Standard
352 x 240 @ 120fps (NTSC), 100fps (PAL)
704 x 240 @ 60fps (NTSC), 50fps (PAL)
704 x 480 @ 30fps (NTSC), 25fps (PAL)
Recording Speed
For monitors with Multi-Sync Function only (1024 X 768 @ 60Hz)VGA
Up to 5 seconds (Pre), and up to 3 minutes (Post), adjustable per channelPre/Post Alarm Recording
Single and Quad-Screen PlaybackPlayback
TCP/IP, View, Search, Recording & PTZ Control by Client Software or WebRemote Access
Daily or Weekly; able to adjust recording on each channel, by the hourRecord Scheduling
Up to 1,000,000 for user login, configuration changes, remote access,
connects and disconnects
Event/Log search
ProgrammableCovert Camera Operation
Real time: 30fps (NTSC) / 25fps (PAL) per cameraMonitor Display
2-way Audio conferenceAudio
PAL/NTSCVideo Standard
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1. Specifications & System Organization
RS-485 serial interfacePTZ Control
Bandwidth throttle, 8 levelsNetwork Speed Control
100VAC-240VAC, 1/0.5A, 60/50HzSupply Voltage
Approximately 60 wattsPower Consumption
English, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Portuguese, French, Russian, Japanese,
Polish, Romanian, German
OSD Languages
10/100-Base-TX, RJ-45Ethernet Interface
Live View, Live Recording, Search, Setup, Back-upRemote Function
HDD x 3 (STANDARD DC SUPPLY USE)
HDD x 4 (OPTIONAL SMPS USE)
Hard Disk Capacity
USB default (USB memory stick or USB HDD), CD-RW (optional)Secondary Storage Options
4 x TTL, programmable as Normally Closed (NC) / Normally Open (NO)Alarm Inputs
1 x Relay with NO/NC contact; 30VDC/1A, 125VAC/0.5A resistiveAlarm Outputs
5℃to 50℃Temperature Range
Up to 5 seconds, adjustable per channelPre-Alarm Recording
Recording Time Table with Various Speed/Resolution Settings (for 160GB HDD)
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Record Resolution Quality Highest High Standard Low
4Ch (D1/1Fps) 704x480 186Hr 264Hr 308Hr 370Hr
4Ch (D1/7Fps) 704x480 38Hr 46Hr 76Hr 122Hr
4Ch (2CIF/15Fps) 704x240 74Hr 92Hr 148Hr 246Hr
4Ch (CIF/30Fps) 352x240 82Hr 116Hr 186Hr 308Hr
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1. Specifications & System Organization
2. Product Contents List
Please make sure that all of the listed items are present as you examine the contents of the package.
①Basic Contents
12V Adapter Power Cable
DR4N Series DVR
User’s Manual Remote Client Software
Installation CD
AAA Battery x 2
Remote Controller
② Optional Contents
VGA OUT Install Kit CD-R/W (optional) USB Memory Stick
HDD
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3. System Organization
NETWORK
Video Out
Handheld IR
Remote Control
Web Browser
Camera #1-4
Alarm Sensor #1-4 Relay Output
VCR VGA Monitor CCTV Monitor
Remote Client PC Image Printer
DR4N DVR
Video In
TCP/IP
Alarm Input/Out
CD-R/W
Backup
AVI Backup
USB Memory Stick
1. Specifications & System Organization

2. Physical Description
1. Front Panel
① Power : System Power On/Off.
② Handheld IR Remote Controller Sensor Input.
③ CD-R/W : CD-R/W Device for Data Backup (optional).
④ LED Indicators : Indicate System Status Information.
( POWER: System On/Off , RECORD: Record On/Off , NETWORK: Client Network Connection Status
ALARM: Alarm Sensor Detection Status )
⑤ Channel Selection Button : used to Select Channel or Input Password.
⑥ LIVE MODE : used to Select Screen Division Mode or Rotation Mode.
⑦ SEARCH : Go to Search Mode for Searching Recorded Data.
⑧ PTZ/FOCUS : Go to Camera PTZ/FOCUS Control.
⑨ SETUP : Go to System Menu.
⑩ Search Controls : used for Searching Recorded Data or to Control Menu & PTZ/FOCUS.
⑪ ENTER : Apply Changes to Setup.
⑫ EXIT : Cancel Setup or Return to Previous Mode.
①
③
④
⑤⑥⑦
⑧⑨
⑩⑪
⑫
• Power Button uses “Soft-Off” to Prevent System Failure / Incorrect Operation.
• Channel Selection Buttons will override SCR Mode.
• Handheld IR Remote Controller will not operate if sensor ② is blocked.
• When pressing any button under normal operation, a beeping sound will occur.
(This setting can be changed using the System Setup Menu.)
• Actual appearance of the CD-R/W drive may be different from the above picture,
depending on the CD-R/W model.
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2. Physical Description
2. Rear Panel
① Video In : BNC Port (x4) for video input of camera(s) to DVR.
② Loop Back : BNC Port (x4) for output of camera(s) loop-out video to other devices.
③ Monitor : BNC Port (x1) to output DVR Main Monitor video to monitor.
④ Spot Out : BNC Port (x1) to output DVR Spot-Out video to monitor.
⑤ NTSC/PAL : to select Video Format (NTSC or PAL).
⑥ VGA OUT : to output video to a VGA (computer) monitor.
⑦ SVHS : to output video to any S-VHS (Y/C component) video monitor.
⑧ Audio Out : RCA jack (x1) to output audio signal.
⑨ Audio In : RCA jack (x4) to accept audio input. (terminal related with #1~4 Camera)
⑩ Ethernet (TCP/IP) : RJ-45 jack (x1) to connect DVR to Network/LAN for remote viewing by PC.
⑪ Alarm/Relay/RS-485 : (10-pin I/O block) to connect contacts for Sensor, Relay, & PTZ.
⑫ RS-232C : auxiliary port for configuration and program debugging.
⑬ DC Power Input : to connect to Power Supply by DC 12V Adapter and AC Power Cord.
①③
④⑤
⑥⑨
⑧⑩
⑪
⑬
②⑦⑫
• When installing system components, please keep System Power Off.
• Please use only the proper DC 12V Adaptor with this unit and its Power Supply.
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