Clas Ohlson D6004CK User manual

Digital Video Recorder
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Art.no. Model
36-3777 D6004CK Ver. 201007

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Digital Video Recorder
Art.no. 36-3777 Model D6004CK
Please read the entire instruction manual before use and save it for future reference. We reserve the right for any
errors in text or images and for making any necessary technical changes to this document. If you should have
any questions concerning technical problems please contact our Customer Services.
1. Description
• MPEG4 compression
• 4 channels: 4 BNC camera inputs – 2 BNC video outputs
• System format: NTSC/PAL
• Motion detector with settings for area and sensitivity
• Time scheduled, alarm, or motion detection recording modes
• Support for hard disks up to 1 TB (SATA)
• Supports PTZ control via Port 485
• Monitors and controls equipment over the Internet (broadband connection required)
• Built-in USB 2.0 port for computer back-up or to a USB flash drive
1.1 Safety
• The DVR is only intended for indoor use. Do not expose it to moisture.
• Only use the included adaptor (12 V, 5 A, + centre pin).
• The cameras are waterproof, however they should be mounted in as protective environment as possible.
• Be extra careful with the cable connections for the camera. These must be protected against moisture
penetration since they are exposed and offer no natural protection against moisture and damp.

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2. Buttons and functions
2.1 Front panel 4-channel DVR
1. Power switch
2. Hard disk lock
3. PWR LED (Power indicator)
4. [] Rewind
5. [1 ] Channel 1
6. [] Pause
7. [2 ] Channel 2
8. [] Play
9. [3 ] Channel 3
10. [] Fast forward
11. [4 ] Channel 4
12. [] Stop
13. [] Record
14. [5–9] Number 5 to Number 9
15. IR sensor
16. [] Left arrow
17. [] Up arrow
18. [] Right arrow
19. Hard disk drawer and USB connection
(Inside the cover)
20. HDD LED
21. [0] Mute (temporarily turns off volume)
22. [ ] Displays all cameras
23. [MENU] Exits the menu
24. [] Down arrow
25. [SEL] Select
2.2 Back panel 4-channel DVR
1. LAN – Network cable connection
2. Audio output
3. Audio input
4. Video output (BNC)
5. CH1 – CH 4 – Video input (BNC)
6. RS485 (PTZ input)
7. 12 V DC – Adaptor connection

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2.3 Remote Control
1. [1 – 9] Channel selection 1-9
2. [ALL] Displays all channels
3. [0] Number
4. [] Up arrow
5. [] Left arrow
6. [] Down arrow
7. [AUDIO/SEARCH] Audio input/output
8. [] Starts playback
9. [] Rewind
10. [] Record
11. [] Pauses playback
12. [MENU] Opens or closes the menu
13. [SEL] Selects or modifies
14. [] Right arrow
15. [MUTE] Temporarily turns off volume
16. [] Fast forward
17. [] Stops recording or playback
2.4 Contents
• Camera with protective shade and bracket (4x)
• Power adaptor
• Power adaptor splitter cable (5 to 1)
• Extension leads (4x)
• USB cable
• Bag of screws for hard disk installation
• CD
• Keys for hard disk drawer
• Remote control
• Composite video cable BNC - RCA

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3. Alarm Installation
3.1 Alarm Installation
The video recorder has an internal circuit for sounding an alarm. This is normally open (NO), but closes once the
sensor is activated so that an alarm/siren (not included) sounds.
N.B. Contact a qualified tradesman for more information on an appropriate alarm and installation instructions for
purchasing an alarm that is suitable for your purposes. Two-step alarm installation:
1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the siren/alarm to the alarm port on the back panel.
2. Connect the neutral (-) lead from the siren/alarm to the power adaptor.
4. DVR system installation
4.1 Hard disk installation
N.B. Never remove the hard disk drawer when the DVR is in use. The DVR must be turned off when the hard
disk is removed otherwise the hard disk may sustain damage.
N.B. Make sure the DIP switches are set to “Master” on the hard disk before mounting. Read your hard disk
instruction manual if you are unsure.
Hard disk mounting procedure:
1. Open the front cover on the front panel (by pressing
the middle of the cover’s upper edge). Remove the hard
disk drawer.
2. Mount a SATA hard disk (Max 1 TB) into the drawer.
Secure it with the included screws.
3. Push the drawer (with the mounted
hard disk) into the opening and lock
the drawer with the drawer key.

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4.2 Connecting a camera to the DVR
1. Connect the extension leads between the camera and DVR. The yellow connectors are for video and the
red connectors are for the power supply to the camera.
N.B. The BNC connectors on both ends of the extension leads are marked. The side marked “To camera
side only” should be connected to the camera and the “To DVR side only” should be connected to [CH1] –
[CH4] on the back panel of the DVR.
2. Connect the splitter cable to the power adaptor.
3. Connect the cable marked “DVR POWER” to “DC 12 V” on the back panel of the DVR. Connect the rest of
the splitter connections to the red connectors on the extension leads.
4.3 Connecting the DVR to a TV
Connect the included composite video cable to the “Video Output” connection on the back panel of the DVR
and to the “Video In” connection on your TV.
5. Starting the DVR
1. The startup screen shows the date and firmware
version used.
2. The system will attempt to detect the hard drive. Once
detected the hard disk information will be shown.
3. Once the hard disk is detected you will be asked if you wish
to format it.
• Press [SEL] to format or [MENU] to cancel.

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Main Menu
Camera Setup
Record Setup
Record Frame rate
Video Quality
Record Schedule
Sensor Setup
Hard Drive Setup
Miscellaneous Setup
Network Setup
Language
Video Backup (optional)
Reset Menu
Change Password
Set Time
Hidden Channel
Audio Port Setup
PTZ Setup
Image Parameters
Password Enable
Keypad Tones
SEQ.DWELL TIME
VGA Setup
6. DVR Menus
6.1 Using the menus
• Push [MENU] to open the main menu.
• Use [] and [] to make your selection.
• Press [SEL] to modify or [MENU] to return to the previous screen or to cancel.
6.2 Menu structure

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6.3 Camera Setup
Camera settings. Activate or deactivate cameras.
• Select the desired camera with [] - [] - [] -
[] and then press [SEL] to switch between ON
and OFF modes. N.B. If the camera channel is
set to OFF, the DVR will not record from it (See
6.4 Recording settings).
6.4 Record Setup
Recording settings.
• Select the desired camera with [] - [] - [] -
[] and then press [SEL] to switch between ON
and OFF modes. If the camera is set to OFF in
“Camera setup mode” the DVR will not record
that channel (camera) and “NOCAM” will be
displayed on the screen.
6.5 Record Framerate
Recording frame rate per second settings.The total
number of frames per second are 50 fps (PAL) or
60 fps (NTSC). It is possible to adjust the number
of frames per second for the selected channel
(camera). If you select a value higher than 50/60
fps the setting will automatically be adjusted to the
highest possible setting.
N.B. A higher setting will give better quality but also
take up more room on your hard disk.
• Select the desired channel (camera) with [] - []
- [] - [] and then press [SEL] to increase the
value or [STOP] to reduce the value.
6.6 Video Quality
Video quality settings.
There are 4 different settings: Highest, High,
Normal and Low.
N.B. A higher setting will give better quality but also
take up more room on your hard disk.
• Push [SEL] to change the setting.

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6.7 Record Schedule
Recording schedule settings.
Scheduled recordings allow you to customise your
recording times.
Time is shown in AM/PM (12-hour clock)
• Select the desired time with [] - [] and press
[SEL] the required number of times to change the
setting between:
No-Record No recording
Normal-Record Normal recording
Sensor-Record Sensor controlled recording.
N.B. To activate recording press [] to start recording
once you see the camera image on screen. If the
recording mode is set to Normal-Record recording will
start immediately. However, if the recording mode is set
to Sensor-Record recoding will not start until activated
by the motion sensor.
6.8 Sensor Setup
Sensor settings.
Record and alarm duration settings:
• “Sensored Record Time” Selects the number
of seconds recording will progress after being
activated by the sensor. Press [SEL] to adjust the
recording time (5 – 30 seconds).
• “Alarm On Time” Selects the number of seconds
the alarm will progress after being activated by the
sensor. OFF mode (no alarm), 5 – 30 seconds,
CONT (continuous alarm. Shut off manually by
pushing any button).
6.9 H/W Sensor Setup
External sensor and alarm setup (not included).
N.B. External sensor and alarm not included. Sold
separately.
• There are 3 different settings: NOT INSTALLED,
NORMAL CLOSE (normally closed) and
NORMAL OPEN (normally open).

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6.10 Motion Detector Setup
Motion detector settings.
It is possible to individually adjust the motion sensor
for each camera.
There are 3 different settings:
• “On/off”
• “Level” (sensitivity):
Level 1 = low
Level 2 = normal
Level 3 = high
• “Area” (selects the activation area which sets
off the motion detector). Select the area to be
detected with [] - [] - [] - [] and then
press [SEL] to select the marked area to be
activated by the sensor. The selected sector
activates the sensor. Only the clear areas are
detectable. The shaded areas are not.
6.11 Hard Drive Setup
Hard disk settings. Displays hard disk status and
settings. Available settings:
• “Overwrite Enabled”
o ON (writes over the oldest files once the
hard disk is full) or
o OFF (stops recording once the hard
disk is full).
• “HDD Size” displays total hard disk capacity.
• “HDD Used” displays used hard disk space.
• “HDD Format” erases all recordings on the hard
disk. (Note! Before formating you must enter the
password 111111).
6.12 Miscellaneous Setup /
Change Password
Changing passwords.
Passwords must consist of 6 characters/symbols.
• Enter your “Current Password” first.
The preinstalled password is 111111.
• Enter a new password (consisting of 6
characters/symbols) in the “New Password” field.
• Re-enter your new password in the “Confirm
Password” field.

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6.13 Miscellaneous Setup /
Set Time
Setting the time.
The time format is YYYY/MM/DD and TT:MM:SS.
• Select the desired setting with [] - [] and then
press [SEL] to confirm the date and time settings.
Press [MENU] to save your settings and return to
the previous menu.
6.14 Miscellaneous Setup /
Hidden Channel
Hidden channel (camera) settings. It is possible to
have a hidden channel (camera) which does not
display on-screen when recording but only during
playback.
• Select a Channel 1 – 4 to hide or OFF
with [SEL].
6.15 Miscellaneous Setup /
Audio Port Setup
Audio recording settings.
• Select the desired channel (camera) for “Audio
Port 1” with [] and []. Highlight “Audio Port
1 / Record” on the row underneath. Activate
audio recording by selecting ON with [SEL] or no
recording by selecting OFF.
• Do the same for “Audio Port 2”.
6.16 Miscellaneous Setup /
PTZ Setup
Settings for automated PTZ-cameras: PAN- TILT –
ZOOM (PTZ-cameras not included).
• “Speed” Sets the desired baud rate to match
your camera speed: 4800 – 9600 – 19200 or
38400.
• “Protocol” Selects the correct protocol
PELCO-D or PELCO-P.
• “Camera” Selects the desired channel (1 to 4)
and ID (1 to 32) for your PTZ-camera. If the PTZ
camera shows full screen, press [SEL] to open
the PTZ camera menu and navigate with the []
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6.17 Miscellaneous Setup /
Image Parameters
Display settings.
Select the desired channel (camera) with [] - []
and press [SEL] to edit the parameters:
• “CON” Contrast
• “BRI” Brightness
• “HUE” Tint
• “SAT” Colour saturation
6.18 Miscellaneous Setup /
Password Enable
Enabling / disabling passwords.
• Select the desired setting with [SEL]: OFF, no
password required or ON, password required.
6.19 Miscellaneous Setup /
Keypad Tones
Enabling / disabling keypad tones.
• Press [SEL] to change the setting between
ON, keypad tone activated, or OFF keypad tone
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6.20 Miscellaneous Setup /
Seq.dwell
Switches monitoring between different cameras.
• Press [SEL] to change settings. Select between
OFF and 1 – 60 seconds.
N.B. In monitoring mode [] must be pressed in
order to activate this feature. “SEQ” will now be
displayed on-screen.
Network settings
This feature allows you to connect the DVR to the Internet or your LAN (local area network).
• “MAC Address”
Unique hardware number.
• “IP Allocation”
Allocation of an IP address, DHCP or STATIC.
• “IP Address”
Allocated IP address.
• “Subnet Mask”
Connected to your IP address. Assists in finding your address within the network.
• “Gateway”
IP address for your modem/router.
N.B. The above can only be changed in “STATIC” mode.
• “DNS Address”
Provided by your Internet provider.
• “HTTP Port”
Port number used to communicate with the PC (normally set to Port 80).
• “User Setup”
Login and password requirments for connecting to the DVR. admin and 111111 are preset and
access the administrator account with full rights. Creates a new user account (with limited rights).
• “DDNS Setup”
Used if you require an external provider for a dynamic IP address. Enter your user information here.
6.21 Miscellaneous Setup / Network Setup

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LAN-DVR connections
In order to monitor the DVR from a computer you
must have access to your LAN connection or
a broadband connection to the Internet.
(See section 9. Software installation)
6.22 Language
Menu language settings.
• Push [SEL] to change the setting between:
Italian– French – German – Portuguese –
Spanish – English
6.23 Reset Menu
Resets to the manufacturer’s original settings.
• Enter the password to reset to the manufacturer’s
default settings.

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7. Record
7.1 Start recording
Press [] to start recording according to the settings set in “Record Schedule”. Recording information will be
shown on the screen. In the upper left hand corner of the monitored camera a red dot will be seen signalling
that the camera is recording.
Recording information:
• [A-REC] : Indicates that the scheduled recording is set to Normal-Record (continuous recording).
• [S-REC] : Indicates that the scheduled recording is set to Sensor-Record (motion sensor activated recording).
• [N-REC] : Indicates that the scheduled recording is set to No-Record (no recording).
• 39.% : Displays the percentage of used hard disk space.
• [M]: HDD info ([M] Master hard disk)
7.2 Audio recording settings
Indicates that audio on this video channel (camera) is connected to an audio port and that the audio
output is activated (ready for recording).
Indicates that the audio on this video channel (camera) is deactivated.
Indicates that the audio on this video channel (camera) is recording.
Turning off audio monitoring: Pressing [0] on the DVR turns off the audio during monitoring (audio is recorded
and is only heard during playback).
7.3 Stop recording
Pressing [] stops recording. If password access is activated you must provide the password login information
before you are able to stop the recording.

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7.4 Estimated recording length
Estimated recording durations (valid for 160 GB hard disks, PAL standard).
Quality 60 bps 48 bps 32 bps 16 bps 1 bps
Highest 64 89 133 267 3200
High 90 125 188 375 4500
Normal 110 153 229 458 5500
Low 123 171 256 513 6150
8. Playback
8.1 Selecting from the file list
• Press [] to reach playback mode and start
playback of the latest recording.
• Press [MENU] to open the folder where the
recorded files are located. Select EVENT
under “TYPE” to display the recorded files.
• Select the desired files for playback with
[] - [].
• Press [] to start playback.
8.2 Selecting from a specifiec time
• Press [MENU] to return to “TYPE” and TIME
with [] - [] - [] - []. Press [SEL] to open
the menu.
• Select the desired recorded time period that you
wish to view with [SEL].
• Press [] to start playback.
• If there are no recorded events for that time
period then “NO EVENTS” will be shown.

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9. Installing the software
9.1 Installing the device drivers
1. Insert the supplied CD into the computer’s
CD-ROM.
2. Click Next to begin installation. Follow the
instructions on the screen.
3. Click Install.
4. Click Finish.

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10. Connecting the DVR to your computer/network
10.1 USB cable
Connect the supplied USB cable between the DVR and computer.
1. Start the PC Viewr D6 Series program. (See fig below).
2. When the program starts, previous recordings from the hard disk will be displayed.
10.2 Network cable
Connect the supplied network cable between the DVR and computer.
1. Restart the DVR after connecting the network cable.
2. Go to “Network Setup” to check the video recorder’s IP-address for DHCP: Press [MENU] on the remote and
select Network Setup. Confirm with [SEL].
3. Enter the DVR’s currently distributed IP-address and port number.
The IP address will be displayed in the “IP Address” field and the port number in the “HTTP Port” field.
11. Configuring the new software installation
1. Click on the PC Viewr D6 Series icon to open the program.
2. Click [NET] (5).
3. Fill out the Log-in window:
(The picture is only an approximation of how it may actually look!)
• “Host Name” – Enter in the currently distributed IP address
• “Host Port” - 80
• “User Name” - admin
• “Password” - 111111
4. Click on Login. The camera image will now be displayed.

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1. PTZ Control (only for any installed PTZ cameras).
2. ZOOM in, ZOOM out.
3. HDD Displays files on the hard disk.
4. FILE Opens files saved on the hard disk/USB memory etc.
5. NET Displays the current image from the DVR via the network.
6. EVENT LIST Displays previous recordings in chronological order.
7. DVR SETTING Settings for the PC Viewr program.
8. REMOTE DVR CONTROL DVR remote control settings.
9. DISCONNECT REMOTE DVR Turns off and logs out from
“Remote control settings”.
10. CAPTURE (BMP) Saves still images in bmp file format.
11. BACKUP (AVI) Back up.
12. SEARCH TIME Searches
for recordings from a specific time
period.
13. [] Rewind.
14. [] Record.
15. [] Stop.
16. [] Pause.
17. [] Play.
18. [] Fast forward.
19. SLIDER Playback slider.
20. Volume.
12. Protecting the environment
Follow local ordinances when disposing of this product.
If you are unsure of how to dispose of this product, please contact your municipality.
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