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.