Channel Vision DVR-4JN User manual

DVR-4JN
4-Channel DVR
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CONTENTS
 Introduction to Digital Video Recorder…………………………… 3
 Specifications……………………………. ………………………… 4
 Video Record Time……………………………. …………………… 5
 Features……………………………. ………………………………. 6
 Front Panel……………………………. …………………………… 7
 Rear Panel……………………………. ……………………………. 8
 DVR Installation: Video Input Connection……………………….. 9
 DVR Installation: Video Output Connection…………………….. 9
 DVR Installation: Sensor Installation……………………………. 9
 DVR Installation: Alarm Installation……………………………… 9
 Switch on DVR……………………………. …………………….. 10
 Record……………………………. ……………………………… 11
 Play Menu……………………………. …………………………. 12
 Operation Guide: Camera Select……………………………… 13
 Operation Guide: Record Select……………………………… 14
 Operation Guide: Record Mode……………………………… 14
 Operation Guide: Record Frame Rate……………………….. 14
 Operation Guide: Video Quality………………………………. 15
 Operation Guide: Record Schedule………………………….. 16
 Operation Guide: Sub Menu………………………….………. 17
 Operation Guide: Password Change………………………… 17
 Operation Guide: Time Set……………………………………. 18
 Operation Guide: Buzzer Set…………………………………. 18
 Operation Guide: Auto Record Set…………………………... 19
 Operation Guide: Audio Record Set………………………….. 19
 Operation Guide: Audio Mute…………………………………. 19
 Operation Guide: Audio Channel Select…………………….. 20
 Operation Guide: Hard Drive Setup Menu…………………... 20

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 Operation Guide: Overwrite…………………………….…... 20
 Operation Guide: HDD Size HDD Used…………………... 20
 Operation Guide: HDD Format…………………………….. 21
 Sensor Setup……………………………….………………… 22
 Network Setup………………………………………………... 24
 USB Link Software…………………………………………… 27
 Print Event…………………………... ………………………. 29
 Client Connection Software……………………………….... 30
 Remote Monitor Setting…………………………................ 32

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INTRODUCTION:
The digital video recorder (DVR) is for recording/ retrieving video streams
from up to 4 channels at the same time. It adopts a digital image
compression technology to compress the input channel video streams, and
uses a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) to record the compressed video stream.
The following operation guide explains how to operate/ manage the DVR and
explains how to install the DVR at your premises and install the HDD into the
DVR.
Items inside the package.
Item Quantity
Digital Video Recorder 1
Power Cord 1
USB Cable 1
(only for USB version or Network Version DVR)
Software CD 1
AC-DC Power Converter 1

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SPECIFICATIONS:
Image Compression Advanced M-JPEG
Video Signal NTSC PAL
Image Resolution 720 X 480 720 X 576
Display Rate 120 fps (4 x 30) 100 fps (4 x 25)
Each Mode 320 x 112 320 x 136Video
Record Quad Mode 640 x 224 (total) 640 x 272 (total)
Each Mode 7.5 fps 6.25fps
Frame Rate
Quad Mode 30 fps 25 fps
Video Recording Mode Continuous / Schedule / Alarm / Motion
Display Mode Full Screen / Quad
Video Input 4 x BNC¸ 1.0Vp-p 75
Audio Input 4CH RCA set by DVR software. Sound REC: Select 1 CH
Audio Output 1CH RCA
Video Output 2 x BNC¸ 1.0Vp-p 75¸ 1 x S-Video
Quick Search Yes
Displacement Detect Sensibility adjustable/,Set detect area for each channel
Events 128
Quick Playback Yes
Copy HDD¸ USB 2.0
Search Mode Time¸ Date
Alarm Input 4 x Alarm Input, N-O or N-C type, TTL Input
Alarm Output 1x Alarm Output , N-O type, TTL Output
Buzzer Set ON OFF
Network TCP/IP RJ45, Supports Fixed IP, PORT changeable,
Connect up to 7 x DVR’s on an Intranet
Power 12V DC
Temperature -10℃± 50℃(40℉to 122℉)
Weight 4 Kg

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VIDEORECORDTIME:
 HDD brands recommend : Maxtor, Seagate
 Support HDD capacity of up to 800G (2x 400G)
 80G HDD is resumed for above table.
NTSC Format
Video Signal Display
Format
Video
Quality
30 fps 15 fps 7 fps
High 30 Hours 60 Hours 120 Hours
Normal 45 Hours 90 Hours 180 Hours
Quad
Screen Low 56 Hours 112 Hours 224 Hours
High 57 Hours 114 Hours 228 Hours
Normal 85 Hours 170 Hours 340 Hours
NTSC
Each
Screen Low 112 Hours 224 Hours 448 Hours
PAL Format
Video Signal Display
Format
Video
Quality
25 fps 12 fps 6 fps
High 32 Hours 64 Hours 128 Hours
Normal 46 Hours 92 Hours 184 Hours
Quad
Screen Low 58 Hours 116 Hours 232 Hours
High 58 Hours 116 Hours 232Hours
Normal 86 Hours 172Hours 344 Hours
PAL
Each
Screen Low 113 Hours 226 Hours 452 Hours

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FEATURES:
1. Motion detection function is equipped with all four channels.
2. Sensitivity of motion detection: five levels selectable. 0 is OFF.
3. Video quality: high, normal and low for selection.
4. Audio input on four channels, single audio recording.
5. Watchdog: recording restarts after power loss.
6. Quick search mode: Time/date and event menu.
7. 128 events available for motion detection
8. Buzzer of video loss: ON or OFF selectable
9. Network Connection via static IP address (only for Network Version DVR).
10. An Intranet can connect up to seven DVRs (only for Network Version DVR).
11. Support USB2.0.(only for USB version or Network version DVR)
12. Password Protection
13. Alarms when HDD is full : Displayed by OSD.
14. Space for two HDD’s (removable drive included)

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FRONTPANEL:
1. ：Menu Button: to display the operation menu
2. ：Record Button: to start recording
3. ：Stop Button: to stop recording (The password is required when
stopping recording. The password is 111111.)
4. ：Fast Forward Button: to play the recorded events faster
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：Play Button: to start playback
6. ：Pause Button: to pause video playback
7. ：Reverse Button: to rewind playback
8. ：to select channel 1
9. ：to select channel 2
10. ：to select channel 3
11. ：to select channel 4
12. :Quad Display Button: to select all channels display
13. i：Upward Button: to select menu options
14. j：Downward Button: to select menu options
15. ：Select Button: to change setting values or enter a sub menu.

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REARPANEL:
1. PC LINK：USB 2.0 interface(only for USB version or Network Version DVR)
2. S-VIDEO：S-Video Monitor Connection.
3. MONITOR：BNC (75) Monitor Output x 2.
4. VIDEO IN：CH 1 to CH 4 (BNC 75 input1Vp-p).
5. AUDIO IN: CH 1 to CH 4 Audio Input. (channel selection via menu).
6. AUDIO OUT: Audio Output.
7. ALARM IN / ALARM OUT: 4 sensor inputs & 1 Alarm output.
8. NTSC/ PAL: Set switch for correct video standard.
9. DC IN: Connection for power (12V DC @ 4.0A)
10. POWER: Power On/Off Switch.
11. Network Connection: RJ45 10/100Mb Ethernet NIC
(only for Network Version DVR)
12. Video in Loop.

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DVRINSTALLATION:
1. Video Input Connection (Camera)
Connect cameras to the DVR with video input connectors.
(Remark: The DVR has 4 x BNC connectors, one for input of each camera.)
2. Video Output Connection (Monitor)
Connect a monitor to the DVR with one of the video output connectors.
(Remark: The DVR has 1 x S-VIDEO and 2 x BNC connectors.)
3. Sensor Installation
Four sensor inputs are equipped with each DVR. Connect the sensor signal
cord to the DVR rear panel. Connect the sensor adaptor jack with the
respective sensor and apply power.
Sensor mode setup: Select NO or NC mode on the DVR sensor setup menu.
4. Alarm Installation
The DVR has one internal switch for sounding an alarm when any of the
sensor inputs are activated. The switch is normally open or closed upon
activation. The alarm connects to the alarm out terminal on the rear panel.

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SWITCHONDVR:
The DVR is ready to display and record once it has been installed. After
applying power, the DVR needs a few seconds to check the HDD (Hard Disk
Drive). If a new HDD is detected, the DVR will automatically format the HDD.
The following is one of the messages that will appear:
Pressing || button will restore the unit to factory settings.
On finishing HDD checks, the DVR will enter into real time display mode
(quad view). At this time, any of the four channels is displayable by choosing
the front panel buttons. (Refer to page 7, choose the channel you want to
see). As following,
HDD Checking….
Master 80072MB
HDD Checking….
Master
80072MB
New HDD format completed
Slave
No HDD Detected

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RECORD:
Press「」button to start recording images. All selected images will be
recorded by the DVR into the HDD. The following shows a quad view when
pressing the record button.
Press the button to stop video recording. The DVR will prompt for a
password to stop video recording, the default password is set to “111111” –
use the Channel 1 Select button to input the value “1”. The password can be
altered in the “Sub Menu”.
Remark:
Any channel can be displayed on the monitor by pressing the appropriate
Channel Select button. Pressing the 田button will return the monitor to a
quad display.

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PLAYMENU:
Press the f(play button) to open the play menu, as shown below.
#The date and time range below the “Hard Drive Master” label shows the range
of recordings available on the HDD. Below this is a list of events triggered by
either an external sensor or motion detection.
#Press the button to start a time and date search.
#Position the cursor using the andbuttons to select the date and/or time.
Use the button to cycle through the available options. After reaching the
desired option use the andbuttons to move onto the next variable. When
the correct date and time has been entered, press the fbutton to start the
playback.
#The button could speed up the playback rate. Pressing twice doubles the
playback speed, Pressing the button reverses the playback.
# When the menu first appears the cursor is set to the first logged event. Press
the fbutton to playback that event or use the andbuttons to select another
listed event.
#On the status of menu , keep pressing the button about three seconds and the
HARD DRIVE：MASTER
05/06/18 17:26:47-05/06/25 17:28:23
01 TIME 2005/06/18 17:26:47
02 TIME 2005/06/19 17:25:47
03 TIME 2005/06/19 20:03:50
PRESS﹝∧
,
∨﹞THEN﹝SELECT﹞

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arrow will move continuously.
# Press the button to pause playback. The button is to stop playback.
OPERATIONGUIDE:
To display the main menu, press the button
#Press the and buttons to move the cursor up and down.
#Press to enter the selected sub-menu.
#Press the and buttons to position the cursor.
#Press to cycle through until reaching the desired option.
#Press to make the selection and return to the main directory.
#Press to return to real time display.
 CAMERA SELECT
Used to select and display (on the menu bar) the number of cameras
connected to the DVR. The Video Loss buzzer is enabled if a camera is
selected in this menu but no video signal presents on that channel.
Use the to cycle through the options, some examples are shown below:
CAMERA SELECT 1234
RECORD SELECT 1234
RECORD MODE EACH
RECORD FRAMERATE 30
VIDEO QUALITY HIGH
RECORD SCHEDULE
=SUB MENU=
HARD DRIVE SETUP
SENSOR SETUP
N
ETWORK SETUP
PRESS﹝∧,∨﹞THEN﹝SELECT﹞
PRESS ﹝MENU﹞TO EXIT

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(1 2 3 4)：Select cameras 1, 2, 3 and 4.
(12--)：Select cameras 1 and 2.
(-2 3-)：Select cameras 2 and 3.
(----)：No cameras are selected.
 RECORD SELECT
#Used to select and display (on the menu bar) the cameras whose video
input will be recorded on the HDD.
#It is usually the same as those selected in the “Camera Select” menu and
cameras are selected for recording in the same manner.
 RECORD MODE
#Can be set to either “EACH” or “QUAD”.
#When set to “EACH” all selected cameras (in the Record Select menu) are
recording on the HDD in full screen.
#When set to “QUAD” all selected cameras (in the Record Select menu) are
recorded on the HDD as a quad screen image.
 RECORD FRAME RATE
#The default value is 30 fps for NTSC and 25 fps for PAL.
# A number of different frame rate settings:
PAL: 25fps, 12fps, 8fps, 6fps, 4fps, 3fps, 2fps, 1fps
NTSC: 30fps, 15fps, 10fps, 7fps, 5fps, 4fps, 3fps, 2fps, 1fps
# The higher the frame rate the more natural the video stream will look when

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it’s played back but will use the greatest amount of HDD storage.
#The frame rate is divided by the number of cameras selected in the Record
Select menu, for example:
If the frame rate is set to 25fps (PAL) and four cameras have been selected
then each camera will be recorded at 6.25fps.
 VIDEO QUALITY
# Three options for video quality, HIGH, NORMAL and LOW. The higher the
video quality the clearer the recorded images will be but will use a greater
amount of HDD storage.

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RECORD SCHEDULE:
# The DVR is set for 24 hour recording as a default. To change the recording
schedule, select the “Record Schedule” menu.
# Press button to enter into the sub menu, as below:
# The menu is displayed as a 24 hour clock with 24 selections possible, one
per hour. Each hourly selection can be set to one of three settings, these are:
SRecording is only workable when motion is detected.
TRecording is only workable throughout the period set.
-No recording is workable.
# Use the and buttons position the cursor at each hourly interval.
# Press button to choose one of the three settings.
# Press to return to the main menu.
Remark:-
When using the sensor settings there are more programming options within
the “Sensor Setup” menu.

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 SUB MENU
# The Sub Menu is used to change the system password, the system date
and time, various audio functions and auto record.
 PASSWORD CHANGE
# Used to change the DVR password and required every time the Stop button
is pressed or if requesting a HDD format. The default password is set to
“111111” and the following front panel buttons should be used to confirm or
enter passwords.
# Enter the requested data shown below.
CURRECT PASSWORD :-----
N
EW PASSWORD :-----
CONFIRM PASSWORD :-----
PASSWORD CHANGE
TIME SET
BUZZER SOUND OFF
AUTORECORD OFF
AUDIO RECORD OFF
AUDIO OUT MUTE OFF
AUDIO CHANNEL 1

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 TIME SET
# Used to alter the system time and date.
# Theand buttons are used to position the cursor below the Year, Month,
Day, Hour, Minute or Seconds, which then selects that variable.
# Use the button to cycle through the options until the desired setting is
reached. Repeat this process until all changes have been made and then
press the button to exit.
 BUZZER SET
# When video loss is detected on any of the cameras selected in the “Record
Select” menu the DVR buzzer sounds. This menu item is used to enable or
disable the buzzer.
# Use theand buttons to select the buzzer option and the button to
toggle between “ON” and “OFF”.
TIME SET
2004/06/25 15:30:25
PRESS (<,>) THEN (SELECT)
PRESS (MENU) TO EXIT
BUZZER :ON

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 AUTO RECORD SET
# Set “Auto Record” to ON or OFF.
#When “Auto Record”is set to ON, the DVR will start to record after one
minute, even though the DVR is under “Display “ mode.
 AUDIO RECORD SET
# The DVR contains an option for recording audio on all four channels. The
“Audio Record” menu item can be set to either ON or OFF.
# When set to ON the DVR will accept audio input from all channels.
# Use theand buttons to select the “Audio Record” option and the button
to toggle between “ON” and “OFF”.
 AUDIO MUTE
# This option mutes the audio output from the DVR and can be set to either
ON or OFF.
# Use theand buttons to select the “Audio Mute” option and the 
button to toggle between “ON” and “OFF”.
AUTO RECORD :ON
AUDIO RECORD :ON
AUDIO OUT MUTE :ON