Colorado Security Products 4 CH MPEG-4 DVR User manual

User
User’ ’s Manual s Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
CE Mark
This apparatus is manufactured to comply with the radio interference
requirements.
The company does not warrant that this manual will be uninterrupted or error-free.
We reserve the right to revise or remove any content in this manual at any time.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Only operate this apparatus from the type of power source indicated on the label.
The company shall not be liable for any damages arising out of any improper use, even if we have
been advised of the possibility of such damages.
CAUTION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Note: Firmware Version: 1088-10-K2-04-AA-11; AP Version: 1055
Note: For any changes of AP, please refer to your distributor.
Note: Any changes of this manual are subject to the actual product without further notification.
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR
THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING
MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-
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MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR
ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL
INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC.
SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARTS AND FEATURES
PARTS AND FEATURES
1.1 FEATURES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.3 SPECIFICATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.4 FRONT PANEL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.5 REAR PANEL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
2.1 GETTING STARTED -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BASIC OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION
3.1 RECORDING -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.2 PLAYBACK -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DETAILED MENU CONFIGURATION
DETAILED MENU CONFIGURATION
4.1 MENU TREE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.2 MAIN MENU OPTIONS_ RECORD -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.3 MAIN MENU OPTIONS_ TIMER --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.4 MAIN MENU OPTIONS_ DATE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.5 MAIN MENU OPTIONS_ ADVANCE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.6 ADVANCE MENU_ CAMERA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.7 ADVANCE MENU_ DETECTION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.8 ADVANCE MENU_ DISPLAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.9 ADVANCE MENU_ ALERT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.10 ADVANCE MENU_ REMOTE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.11 ADVANCE MENU_ SYSTEM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.12 ADVANCE MENU_ NETWORK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.14 ADVANCE MENU_ HDD INFO ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.15 ADVANCE MENU_ EVENT LOG -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ADDITIONAL OPERATION
ADDITIONAL OPERATION
5.1 SEARCH -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.2 KEY LOCK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.3 SWITCH N/P SYSTEM -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.6 LICENSED SOFTWARE AP----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INSTALL THE SOFTWARE AP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP BASIC OPERATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ADVANCED SETTING -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NETWORK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DDNS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MAIL -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FTP -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DVR-CAMERA SETTING --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DEVICE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DETECTION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NETWORK BACKUP & PLAYBACK -----------------------------------------------------------------------
SEARCH LIST -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TIMER RECORD --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DATE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RECORD SETTING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ALARM --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GENERAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACCOUNT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ONLINE USER INFO --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FILE PATH ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.7 OPERATION VIA IE BROWSER ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 FAQ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
APPENDIX #1
APPENDIX #1 INSTALL HDD -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
APPENDIX #2
APPENDIX #2 PIN CONFIGURATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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APPENDIX #3 3RS232 PROTOCOL -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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APPENDIX #4 4RECORDING TIME TABLE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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APPENDIX #6 6COMPATIBLE HDD BRAND ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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PARTS AND FEATURES
PARTS AND FEATURES
1.1 FEATURES
1.1 FEATURES
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MPEG4 DVR Technology
MPEG4 DVR Technology
Compression format providing crystal clear images with real time performance
Multiplex
Multiplex
Allow live display, record, playback, backup, and network at the same time
Long
Long- -Recording Hours: Recording Hours:
500GB can record more than 30 days. (4CH, CIF Best Quality, 30IPS)
Backup Function:
Backup Function:
Support network remote recording & backup
Remote Surveillance:
Remote Surveillance:
Support remote surveillance with licensed software AP and IE browser
Web surveillance up to 5 users simultaneously
Intelligent Motion Trigger Recording:
Intelligent Motion Trigger Recording:
With advanced motion detection function, scheduled motion detection recording
(4 different adjustable factors for motion detection sensitivity) and convenient search function,
customized security environments are achieved
Alarm trigger recording will send alerts with images to designated e-mails and the FTP address
Support pre-alarm recording (8MB)
Covert Recording:
Covert Recording:
A mask replaces the live image with a blank screen & the monitor shows nothing but recording is still on
A/V Support:
A/V Support:
Support 1 audio-in, 1 audio-out to record sounds
General:
General:
System auto recovery after power reconnected
Support daylight saving function
Support manual / timer / motion / alarm / network remote recording functions
Watermark function ensures authentication of recorded images
Support TCP/IP, PPPOE, DHCP and DDNS network connection
NOTE: Please check the package contents to make sure that you receive all accessories shown above.
G4-760
Digital Video Recorder
Adapter
Licensed Software AP
External I/O Port Pin Connector
Screws * 4
Power and Data Bus
Manual & Quick Start
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS

1.3 SPECIFICATION
1.3 SPECIFICATION
G4-760
Video System
Video Compression
Format
Video Input
Video Loop Out
Video Output
Maximum Recording Rate
Adjustable Recording
Speed
Image Quality Setting
Hard Disk Storage
HDD Quick Cleaning
Recording Mode
Watermark
Refresh Rate
Audio I/O
Motion Detection Area
Motion Detect Sensitivity
Pre-alarm Recording
NTSC / PAL (switchable)
Frame: MJPEG ; CIF: MPEG4
4 Channels. Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75ΩBNC
4 Channels. Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75ΩBNC
Main Monitor Output: Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75ΩBNC
Call Monitor Output: Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75ΩBNC
Frame: 720 ×480 pixels with 30 IPS〈NTSC〉/
720 ×576 pixels with 25 IPS 〈PAL〉
CIF: 352 ×240 pixels with 120 IPS〈NTSC〉/
352 ×288 pixels with 100 IPS 〈PAL〉
Frame: 30, 15, 7, 3 IPS <NTSC> / 25, 12, 6, 3 IPS <PAL>
CIF: 120, 60, 30, 15 IPS <NTSC> / 100, 50, 25, 12 IPS <PAL>
YES
Backup Device
1 audio input,
1 audio output (Mono)
Network remote backup
120 IPS for NTSC / 100 IPS for PAL
16 ×12 grids per camera for all channels
4 adjustable variables with precise calculation for motion detection
YES (8MB)
Best, High, Normal, and Basic
IDE type, ATA66, supported HDD ＊1 , support HDD capacity over 500GB
Quick clean up the “index system” of the recorded files.
500GB under 2 seconds
Manual／Timer／Motion／Alarm ／Remote
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Specification Continued…
Web Transmitting
Compression Format Motion JPEG
IR Transmitter NO
Digital Zoom 2X digital zoom (live mode)
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T. Support remote control and live view via Ethernet
Web Interface Support licensed software AP and IE browser
Power Consumption ＜42 W
Remote Alarm Notification E-mail images, and upload images to FTP site’s specific account
Network Connection
PTZ control
Dwell Time
(Sequential Channel Switch)
Alarm I/O
Key Lock
Video Loss Detection
Camera Title
Video Adjustable
Date Display Format
Power Source
Operating Temperature
Dimensions (mm)
System Recovery
Support TCP/IP, PPPOE, DHCP and DDNS functions
Support PELCO-D protocol
Programmable with adjustable dwell time
System auto recovery after power reconnected
4 inputs, 1 output
343mm (W) ×59mm (H) ×223mm (D)
YES
YES
Support up to 6 letters
Hue／Color／Contrast／Brightness
YY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YY, MM/DD/YY, and Off
DC 19V
10℃~ 40℃(50℉~104℉)
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1.4 FRONT PANEL
1.4 FRONT PANEL
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1) “LED LIGHT”:
HDD: HDD is reading or recording
HDD Full: HDD is full.
ALARM: Once the alarm is triggered
TIMER: When timer recording is turned on
PLAY: Under playing status
REC: Under recording status
2) “MENU”:
Press “MENU” button to enter the main menu.
3) “ENTER”/“SET”:
Press “ENTER” button to confirm the setting.
Press “SET” to change the position of the channel display.
Press “▲▼◄►“ to select the channel which you would like to change.
Press “＋”or“－” to select the channel which You would like to show.
4) “SEARCH” :
Press “SEARCH” button to enter the search menu.
5) “SLOW” :
Under the playback mode, press “SLOW“ button to show slow playback.
6) “ZOOM”:
Press “ZOOM” button to enlarge the picture of selected channel (under the live mode).
7) “ ” / “ －”:
Press “ “ button to show the 4 channel display mode.
Press “ －” button to change the setting in the menu.
8) “SEQ”/“＋”:
Press “SEQ” button to activate the call monitor function and press “SEQ” button
again to escape the call monitor mode.
Press “＋” button to change the setting in the menu.
9) “ “ or “Power”:
Press this button to turn on / off the DVR.
(Under the recording mode, please stop recording before turning off the DVR).

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10) “CH1 ”“CH2 ”“CH3 ”“CH4 ”:
Press “1”“2”“3”“4” buttons to select the channel to display.
11) “REC”:
Press “REC” button to activate the manual recording.
12) “ “ or “PLAY”:
Press this button to playback the recorded data.
13) “UP / PAUSE , DOWN / STOP, LEFT / FAST REWIND, RIGHT / FAST FORWARD“:
Press “▲▼◄►“ to move the cursor up / down / left / right.
Under the playback mode, press “ “ button to pause playback.
Under the playback mode, press “ ■“ button to stop playback.
Under the playback mode, press “►►“ button to fast forward.
Under the playback mode, press “◄◄“ button to fast rewind.
14) “ ” or “ ” :
Press these two buttons to select live or playback sounds of the audio channels.
15) “ ” or “ ” :
Press these two buttons at the same time to enter / exit the PTZ control mode.
In the PTZ control mode,
* Zoom in : Press "＋" button
* Zoom out: Press "－" button
* Adjust PTZ angle: Press "UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT" buttons
16) Switch to PAL System:
Press “ “ or “Power” button on the DVR front panel to shutdown. Then, press
and hold “►“ first, and press “ “ or “Power” to switch to PAL system.
(Press the buttons until the monitor shows video images)
Switch to NTSC System:
Press “ “ or “Power” button on the DVR front panel to shutdown. Then, press
and hold “◄“ first, and press “ “ or “Power” to switch to NTSC system.
(Press the buttons until the monitor shows video images)
Note:
Note: This system will automatically detect PAL/NTSC system.
17) Press “MENU” + “ENTER” buttons on the DVR front panel to lock keys and to log in
another username.
SLOW ZOOM
AUDIO
SEQ.
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1.5 REAR PANEL
1.5 REAR PANEL
1) 75Ω/ HI-IMPEDANCE:
When using Loop function, please switch to HI-IMPEDANCE. When you don’t use Loop function,
please switch to 75Ω.
2) VIDEO INPUT (CHANNEL 1 - 4): Connect to video sources, such as cameras.
LOOP (CHANNEL 1 - 4): Video output.
3) MONITOR:
Connect to Main monitor.
4) CALL MONITOR:
Connect to CALL monitor. Show the channel switch display. When the alarm is triggered, the
call monitor will show the image of the triggered channel for a period of time.
5) AUDIO IN (1 audio-in):
Connect to audio sources, such as cameras equipped with the audio function.
When users start the recording function, the audio input will be recorded.
6) AUDIO OUT:
Connect to a monitor or speaker.
With 1 mono audio output from the same source.
7) D/V PORT (Digital Video Port):
Not used
8) EXTERNAL I/O PORT:
Insert the supplied 15PIN DSUB to this port for connecting external devices (alarm input,
external alarm, PTZ camera).
For detailed I/O port PIN configuration, please refer to Appendix #2.
9) LAN:
Connect to Internet by LAN cable.
10) LINK / ACT LED light:
When the Internet is activated, the LED light will be on
11) POWER:
Connect to the supplied adapter.
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2.1 GETTING STARTED
2.1 GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
Connect all the devices to construct a surveillance system.
1) Install HDD:
The HDD must be installed before the DVR is turned on. Please refer to Appendix #1 for
HDD installation instructions.
2) Connect cameras, monitors and external devices. Please refer to the section “1.5 REAR
PANEL” for connection, and Appendix#2 for pin configurations of the external I/O port.
NOTE:
Be sure the cameras are connected and power-supplied before the DVR is powered on.
Otherwise the DVR will not be able to detect N/P system automatically.
3) Connect the AC power cord to power adapter and plug into an electrical outlet.
The “ “ or “Power” LED will be on as red.
Press the “ “ or “Power” button. The “ “ or “Power” LED will be on as green.
It takes approximately 10 to 15 seconds to boot the system.
4) Set the date and time on your DVR. Please DO NOT change the date or time on your
DVR after the recording function is activated. The recorded data will be disordered and
you will not be able to find the recorded file to backup by time search.
NOTE:
If users change the date or time accidentally when the recording function is activated, it’s
recommended to clear all HDD data, and start recording again.
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