Clover CDR4450 User manual

Instruction Manual
Stand-Alone 4 Channel
Digital Video Recorder
Model CDR4450
Copyright © 2008 Clover Electronics U.S.A. All Rights Reserved.

Contents
Contents
１.Unpacking 6
About This Unit 7
２.Features 8
３.Specifications 9
４.Installation 10
４-１. What to do before Installation 10
４-２. InstallationCheckList 11
４-３. Controls and Connectors ontheDVR 12
４-４. System Connection
15
４-４-１. CameraConnection 16
４-４-２. Video Output Connection / VGAConnection 16
４-４-３. AudioConnection 16
４-４-４. Network Cable Connection 17
４-４-５. MouseConnection 17
４-４-６. SensorConnection 17
４-４-７. AlarmOutputConnection 17
４-５. Step by Step Installation 18
５.HowtoOperate 19
５-１. GeneralOperation 19
５-２. Remote Controller
20
５-３. PS/2Mouse 22
５-４. Running for the First Time
23
５-５. Live 25
５-５-１. Quad Split Screen Display 25
５-５-２. FullScreenDisplay 26
５-５-３. AutoSequenceDisplay 27
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５-５-４. PAN / TILT & ZOOM 28
５-５-４-１. How to Connect PAN / TILT Device 28
５-５-４-２. HowtousePAN/TILT 29
５-５-４-３. How to use ZOOM / FOCUS 29
５-５-５. Toggle OSD ON/ OFF 30
５-６.Recording 31
５-６-１. ManualRecording 31
５-６-２. AutomaticRecording 31
５-７.Playback 32
５-７-１. SetPlaybackTime 32
５-７-２. SearchbyEvent 35
５-７-３. How to Search through Playback 36
５-８. Copying to USB 37
６.Setup 40
６-１. SetupMenu 40
６-２. CameraSetup 41
６-２-１. Channel 42
６-２-２. Display 43
６-２-３. Camera Color Option 45
６-３. RecordSetup 46
６-３-１. RecordSpeed 47
６-３-２. RecordQuality 49
６-３-３. HoldTime 50
６-３-４. RecordSchedule 51
６-４. Sensor 53
６-４-１. RelayOutput 54
６-４-２. SensorSetup 55
６-５. MotionDetection 57
６-５-１. ChannelSelection 58
６-５-２. Sensitivity Selection 59
６-５-３. RelayOutputSetup 60
６-５-４. MotionAreaSetup 61
６-５-４-１. AreasetupusingDirectionkeys 62
６-５-４-２. AreasetupusingtheMouse 63
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６-６. ScreenSetup 64
６-６-１. BorderSetup 65
６-６-２. VideoAdjustment 65
６-６-３. SequenceSetup 65
６-７. Audio Setup 66
６-７-１. AudioRecordSetup 66
６-７-２. MuteSetup 67
６-７-３. Input / Output Volume Setup 67
６-８. SystemSetup 68
６-８-１. HardDiskSetup 68
６-８-１-１. OverwriteOption 69
６-８-１-２. FormatHDD 69
６-８-１-３. HardDiskDriveInformation 71
６-８-２. PasswordChange 72
６-８-３. TimeSet 76
６-８-３-１. TimeZoneSetup 76
６-８-３-２. TimeSetup 77
６-８-３-３. DaylightSavingOption 78
６-８-３-４. SynchronizewithNTPServer 78
６-８-４.EventList .78
６-８-５. NetworkOption 79
６-８-５-１. NetworkEnableOption 79
６-８-５-２. LocalIPSetup 80
６-８-５-３. PortSetup 83
６-８-５-４. MACAddressSetup 84
６-８-５-５. NetworkPassword 84
６-８-５-６. DDNSServerSetup 84
６-８-５-７. Network Video Quality 84
６-８-６. RS-485 Setup 85
６-８-７.PAN/TILTDeviceSetup 86
６-８-７-１. Channel/IDSetup 86
６-８-７-２. ModelOption 86
６-８-７-３. PAN/TILTTest 86
６-８-８. FirmwareUpgrade 87
６-９. Search 89
６-１０. Language 89
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６-１１. Exit 89
７.Viewer 90
７-１. Installing / Running the Viewer 91
７-２. Player 92
７-２-１. Menu 93
７-２-２. Icons 94
７-２-３. HowtoOpenaVideoFile 95
７-２-４. HowtoSaveasAVIfile 96
７-２-５. HowtoCaptureaScreen 98
７-３. NetworkViewer 99
７-３-１. HowtoConnecttotheDVR 99
７-３-２. Menu 102
７-３-３. Icons 103
Warranty Information / How to obtain Factory Service 104
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About this manual
This is the instruction manual for the Stand-Alone type DVR, CDR4450 .
This manual describes how to install and operate the CDR4450 and
provides information regarding specifications and features of this product.
Please be sure to read this manual and follow the instructions when
installing the CDR4450.
If you have any questions or problems installing, please contact
Clover Electronics at 877-327-5000.
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1. .Unpacking
When unpacking the DVR Unit, please be cautious not to drop, throw or
hit with force. This may cause damage to the product that could lead to
malfunctions.
Before Installation please check if the following objects are included.
Stand-Alone DVR unit
Remote Controller & battery
Instruction manual
NetViewer CD
Adapter and screws (usage for installing HDD)
RJ-45 Cable
PS/2 Mouse
DVR CD-ROM
Remote
Adapter Manual Screws Battery
RJ-45 Cable
PS/2 Mouse
ÚIf any of the above items are missing please contact Clover Electronics
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About This Unit
You have just purchased a state-of-the-art 4 CH Stand Alone DVR with
network connection.
The most interesting feature of this system is the USB Firmware
updating option, which enables software upgrading and software
management to be done at home with a computer and a USB drive, instead
of sending the DVR.
To enhance the user friendliness of this DVR system, the user can
operate with both the remote controller and a PS2 mouse.
We hope you have a great experience with our CDR4450. Thank you.
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2. .Features
Triplex (Record / Playback / Live)
Real Time Full, Quad and Auto sequence Display mode
High Quality, Low Cost and Full Option System
StandAlone Type (Non-PC, Non-OS)
Programming MENU in OSD (On Screen Display)
Built-in Time / Date Generator
Event list of 127
Motion / Alarm detection and Schedule recording
Quick Search : Date & Time / Event
Hard Disk Drive Overwrite
RS-485 Interface for PT Camera control (Option)
Multi-user network monitoring and remote DVR controlling
(up to 2 users)
Copy and Firmware Update by USB
VGA connection
MJPEG Compression
Remote Control
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3. .Specifications
Items Specifications
System Type NTSC PAL
Input 1Vp-p 75Ohm, Input BNC ¯8
VGA VGA Output ¯1
Video
Signal Output 1Vp-p 75Ohm, Input BNC ¯2
Input / Output 2 ¯RCA (1CH Input, 1CH Output)
Audio Recording Mode Mono PCM
Display Frame 60 Field per sec
(each) 50 Field per sec (each)
Display
Display Resolution 640 ¯448 640 ¯544
Video Compression Real-Time full triplex
M-JPEG codec core
Video Resolution 640¯224 640¯272
Recording Method Continuous, Event
(Motion & Alarm detection)
Recording Field 60 Field per sec 50 Field per sec
Recording
Image File Size 3 ~ 25KB 4 ~ 27KB
Resolution 640 ¯224, 320 ¯112
Feature Real time Transmit, Remote Control
Network
Connection TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, PPPoE
Playback Mode Live, Playback
Playback Screen
Mode Full, Quad, 9 split mode
Playback
Search Search by Date / Time, Event List
External Alarm Input Alarm Input : Terminal Block 8
Alarm
Control Alarm Output Relay Out : Terminal Block 1
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4. .Installation
4-1. What to do before Installation
Make sure all the required hardware is available.
-Stand-alone DVR unit (HDD installed)
-4 Cameras (including power for each camera unit)
-CCTV or VGA monitor (or TV set)
-Network cable (for connecting to network)
Connect the cameras to the DVR unit and the DVR unit to the
monitor (video output device)
Perform HDD format at the first screen to proceed
Confirm live video is displayed on the monitor before proceeding
to the next step.
Select the Setup Menu and set the current date and time
Set values for required options such as motion detection, etc.

Be sure to setup the network on the DVR before utilizing network connection.
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4-2. Installation Check List
Are the cameras installed at the right position?
Are the camera cables connected to the inputs?
Is the audio cable connected to the input?
Is the system set on a stable location?
Is the placement of the system clear from any elements such as water, excess
dust, direct sunlight, magnetic field, etc…

Is the system located away from temperatures beyond 32ºF~122ºF
Is the location of the DVR unit away from the reach of children?
Are the batteries inserted correctly in the remote controller?
Is the mouse compatible with PS/2?
Is the video output cable connected to the correct jack?
Are all components (cameras, DVR) connected to the correct power supply?
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4-3. Controls and Connectors on the DVR
Front
ÚA
C1 : Channel 1(Full Screen)
C2 : Channel 2(Full Screen)
C3 : Channel 3(Full Screen) C4 : Channel 3(Full Screen)
ÚB
OSD ON/OFF : Date / Time / Memory
usage Display option
: Back to Quad Screen Mode
: Auto Screen BDisplay each channel in full screen followed by Quad
screen for the duration set by the user.
: USB Copy / Display Event List
REC : To start / stop recording
Play / Pause : To start playback / pause screen
Stop : To Stop playback
Enter : Enter key
USB Port
A
LED BC
Remote controller sensor
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ÚC
S: Used as Up key
T: Used as Down key
X: Used as Right key, or Fast Forward during
playbackmode
W: Used as Left key, or Rewind during
playback mode
MENU/STOP/ESC : used to enter the Main menu
or to escape to live screen
ÚLED
Power : Red light when power is ON, turns off
whenpowerisOFF
HDD :
Green light blinks when playback mode, turns off during live mode
(blinks when recording)
REC : Red light blinks when Recording, turns off when not recording
PLAY : Green light blinks when playing recorded video
turns off if paused, stopped and during Live mode.
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Rear
Alarm Input
Grounding
Alarm output
RS485
ÚA
Alarm Input : The user can connect to ports 1 ~ 4.
his grounding port.
g
Grounding : All alarm input must be connected to t
Alarm Output : Connect one line to “COM” and the other to either
Normal Open(N.O) or Normal Close(N.C) accordin
to system setup
Audio connection port Main Power switch
Network
connection port A
VGA Port DC 12V adaptor port
PS/2 Mouse port
Video output device port
Camera Input port
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4-4. System Connection
Input
Output
Input / output
Network
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4-4-1. Camera Connection
Connect the cameras to the Video Input
(BNC Connector) on the back of the unit as shown.
On this unit, the user can connect up to 4 Cameras.
4-4-2. Video Output Connection / VGAConnection
Connect the composite monitor to any one of the BNC ports.
This unit can support up to two composite monitors at the same time. The
video output to the two monitors will be the same.
Connect the VGA Monitor’s connector to the “DSUB 15 Pin
Connector” on the rear of the unit.
The Video Output from the VGA port has the same content as the output from the BNC
port, but the quality of the video stream will be better.
4-4-3. Audio Connection
Connect the speaker and audio input line to this port.
This unit can only support one audio input.
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4-4-4. Network Cable Connection
Our Network Cable Connector is designed for RJ45 type cables.
Connect the Network cable here to utilize the network function of the DVR
4-4-5. Mouse Connection
This port is designed for PS/2 devices.
Connect the mouse here to utilize the device in the DVR system
4-4-6. Sensor Connection
The DVR unit has 4 Input ports for Sensors.
.
To connect, press the trigger to open the socket
trigger
ÚNote : the trigger may be difficult to press.
4-4-7. Alarm Output Connection
To connect Alarm Output, Connect one end of the cable to
the Common socket (COM) and the other to either Normal
Open(N.O) or Normal Close (N.C) depending on system
setup.
Like the Sensor Connection (Refer to 4-3-6), the trigger
must be pushed to insert the cable.
trigger
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4-5. Step By Step Installation
Set Cameras in position
Set Audio Input device in position
Set Sensor device in position
Set DVR unit in position.
ÚNote : The DVR unit must use the 12V adaptor that comes with the set.
Usage of other adaptors may cause malfunction.
Connect DVR unit with the Cameras, Audio Input device and Sensors.
Connect a VGAmonitor or (and) a composite monitor to the DVR unit.
Check if the Video Output and Audio Output are clear. If there is a problem
after correct setup, please contact Clover Electronics.
If you wish, you may connect the DVR unit with a PS/2 mouse.
Connect the DVR unit to the network using the standard RJ45 type network
cable.
Check the remote controller for correct installation of batteries.
Contact Clover Electronics for Latest Firmware update.
You are good to go!!! (Check 4-4. System Connection)
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5. .How to Operate
5-1. General Operation
You can operate the functions of the system by using the buttons located at the
front panel of the DVR unit, as well as the remote controller and a PS/2 mouse.
The system status is indicated by either the LED lights located near the center
of the front panel, or the monitor.
This system is protected from pressing the buttons by accident, but be careful
when using the “Hard Disk Setup” option, for this may lead to data loss, and
the “Password Change” option. (If you forget your password, please contact
Clover Electronics for help)
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