Crest Audio CDVS-4200 Series User manual

CDVS-4200 Series
Embedded DVR
Setup And
Users Manual
Crest Electronics, Inc.
Version 08.12.15

i
Caution
This installation should be performed by qualied service personnel and should con form to all Federal State
and local laws.
WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and uses radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful
in terference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one of the following methods:
- Relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase the amount of space between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet which is on a separate circuit than that of the
receiver.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
CAUTION: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
with the FCC Rules could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
RISK OF ELEC TRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO
USER-SER VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PER SONNEL.
The lightning ash 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 sufcient mag ni tude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The 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.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

ii
Important Safeguards
Warning
1. Turn off power to the unit prior to changing the battery.
2. Check the polarity of the lithium battery while changing.
3. When changing battery use the same type as original or similar type recommended by your vendor.
4. Dispose of old battery in accordance with the manufacturer of the battery.
General Warning
Warning
1. Use the power cord which is supplied or recommended by the manufacturer. Failure to do so could cause
a re.
2. Use the power transformer which is supplied or recommended by the manufacturer. Failure to do so
could cause a re.
3. Do not dismantle or assemble the product. Doing so could cause malfunction or re.
4. Service should only be done by manufacturer or authorized vendor. Electrical shock or re could result if
repair is not done properly.
5. Do not touch product with wet hands as electric shock may occur.
6. Product must be installed by a qualied professional. Failure to do so could result in malfunction,
electrical shock or re.
7. Consult the place of purchase if the need for installation arises. Poor installation could cause
malfunction, electric shock or re.
8. Ground applies to video products equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug having a third (grounding)
pin. This plug only ts into a grounding type power outlet. If grounding is not done, equipment malfunc-
tion or electric shock may occur.
9. Ground connection must not touch gas pipe, water pipe or telephone lines.
10. Prevent foreign metallic substance from going inside the product. Failure to do so could result in mal-
function or electric shock.
11. Prevent water or other liquids from entering inside the product. Use damp cloth to clean outside of
product. Failure to do so could result in malfunction or electric shock.

iii
Caution
1. Use the power cord and power transformer supplied by the manufacturer or one recommended by the
manufacturer.
2. The internal fan rotates at high speed and may cause injury.
3. Do not drop, give unit strong vibration or shock to the product; doing so will cause malfunction.
4. Slots and openings in the front and back of the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable
operation of the unit, and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface. The unit
should never be placed near or over a ra diator or heat source. This unit should not be placed in a built-
in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and/or the manufacturer’s
instructions are adhered to.
5. Do not install the product near or on top of heating source. The internal temperature of the product would
be greater than the allowable and could cause malfunction or re.
6. Do not install the product on inclined or unstable locations such as an unstable cart, slant tripod, bracket,
or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury, and serious damage to the unit.
Cautions about the Power
Warning
1. This unit should be operated only from the type of power indicated on the power plate. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply at your location, consult your dealer or local power company. For units
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
2. Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the cord at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the appliance.
3. Do not cut power cord to connect in the middle of the power cord or use extension cord. Doing so could
generate heat or cause re.
4. Do not touch power cord in wet area or with wet hands.
5. Hold the body of the plug when removing the power cord. Do not pull cord as doing so may generate
heat or cause re.
6. Remove the power cord from the outlet when not in use for long periods of time. This will prevent
damage to unit due to lightning and power line surges.

iv
Table of Contents
Caution ................................................................................................................................................................i
Safeguards............................................................................................................................................................ii
Cautions...............................................................................................................................................................iii
Box Contents ......................................................................................................................................................1-1
Hardware Setup ..................................................................................................................................................2-1
4216H 16 Channel Embedded DVR.........................................................................................................2-1
4216L 16 Channel Embedded DVR..........................................................................................................2-2
4208 8 Channel Embedded DVR...............................................................................................................2-3
4204 4 Channel Embedded DVR...............................................................................................................2-4
4216H Embedded DVR Data Input and Output Terminal Pin Assignment.......................................2-5
4216L, 4208, 4204 Embedded DVR Data Input and Output Terminal Pin Assignment ...................2-6
Description of Hardware Connections.....................................................................................................2-7
Powering Up e DVR For e First Time ....................................................................................................3-1
Default User Name and Password .............................................................................................................3-1
Setting e Time Zone................................................................................................................................3-2
Dierent Time Zones Around the World.................................................................................................3-4
Default Settings ............................................................................................................................................3-6
Controlling the DVR..........................................................................................................................................4-1
Using e Remote Controller.....................................................................................................................4-1
Setting the ID on the remote controller ...................................................................................................4-2
Front Panel Functions .................................................................................................................................4-4
Screen Display.....................................................................................................................................................5-1
Camera Sequence.........................................................................................................................................5-3
Overview of the Main Screen ...........................................................................................................................6-1
Symbols .........................................................................................................................................................6-1
Channel Swapping .......................................................................................................................................6-2
Main System Menu Pop Up Box.......................................................................................................................7-1
Overview of Pop Up Menu.........................................................................................................................7-1
Setting Up e DVR....................................................................................................................................7-2
e System Menu.........................................................................................................................................7-3
System (Information) screen...................................................................................................................7-3
System (Time Setup) Screen....................................................................................................................7-4
Daylight Savings Time .............................................................................................................................7-4
Holiday Setup ...........................................................................................................................................7-5
Time Sync Function..................................................................................................................................7-5
System (Disk Manager)............................................................................................................................7-6
System (User Account).............................................................................................................................7-7
System (Covert Cameras) ........................................................................................................................7-8
System (Factory Default Function) ........................................................................................................7-8
System (Log O).......................................................................................................................................7-8
System (Shut Down).................................................................................................................................7-8
e Device Menu ........................................................................................................................................7-9
Device (Camera) Screen ..........................................................................................................................7-9
Device (Camera) PTZ Setup ...................................................................................................................7-11
Device (Camera) Color Control ............................................................................................................7-12

v
Device (Camera) Audio ...........................................................................................................................7-12
Device (Alarm) .........................................................................................................................................7-13
Device (Alarm) Sensor.............................................................................................................................7-13
4216H Embedded DVR Data Input and Output Sensor Pin Assignment ........................................7-14
4216L, 4208, 4204 Embedded DVR Data Input and Output Pin Assignment .................................7-15
Device (Alarm) Motion ...........................................................................................................................7-16
Device (Alarm) Video Loss .....................................................................................................................7-16
Device (Alarm) System ............................................................................................................................7-17
Device Sequence .......................................................................................................................................7-18
Device Buzzer............................................................................................................................................7-18
e Record Menu ........................................................................................................................................7-19
Record (Setup)...........................................................................................................................................7-20
Motion Area Setup Window ...................................................................................................................7-21
Record (Schedule).....................................................................................................................................7-22
Network ........................................................................................................................................................7-24
Network (IP Setup)...................................................................................................................................7-24
TCP/IP Information .................................................................................................................................7-25
Network (E-Mail Notication)................................................................................................................7-25
Network (Web Server Setup)...................................................................................................................7-26
Network DDNS Setup..............................................................................................................................7-26
Network Event Notication.....................................................................................................................7-27
Network Bandwidth Limit.......................................................................................................................7-27
Event Menu...................................................................................................................................................7-28
Searching Recorded Video ................................................................................................................................8-1
Search Menu.................................................................................................................................................8-1
Event (Calendar Search) ..........................................................................................................................8-2
Search (Motion Search) ...........................................................................................................................8-3
Search (Event Search)...............................................................................................................................8-4
Playback Screen Functions.........................................................................................................................8-5
Backing Up Recorded Video.............................................................................................................................9-1
Replay of Backup les..................................................................................................................................9-2
Replay using SimpleView.........................................................................................................................9-2
Digital PTZ..........................................................................................................................................................10-1
Dynamic PTZ......................................................................................................................................................11-1
Appendix .............................................................................................................................................................12-1
DDNS Registration......................................................................................................................................12-1
Client Soware setup using DDNS ........................................................................................................12-2
4200 Relay Characteristics..........................................................................................................................12-4
Network Communication Ports.................................................................................................................12-4
Input Box characteristics ............................................................................................................................12-5

1-1
Contents
Please check the package for the following items. If any items are missing please contact your dealer.
 •4200DVR
 •Powercord
 •Remotecontroller
 •USBMouse
 •UtilitiesDisk
 •LoopingOutputCable(16channelonly)
CDVS-4200 Remote Controller
Utilities CD Looping Output Cable
16 channel only.
USB Mouse
Rack Ear Mounts
25 Pin Connector 4216L,
4208, 4204 only

2-1
Hardware Setup
is section describes the front and back connections of the CDVS-4216H,4216L, 4208, 4204 Embedded
DVR.
USB PortsDVD/CD-RW Drive Front Panel Controls
On/O Button
Video Output
cable connection
Video Inputs 1 - 16
Spot monitor
Output
Audio Out Audio Input
Power plug
connection
Sensor/Relay/Ground/
422/485 connections
LAN connection
Two way
Audio In
NTSC/
PAL
Mon.
out S-Video
Out
VGA
out
USB
ports
Front Panel Controls
Back Panel Controls
(4216H shown)
4216H 16 Channel Embedded DVR
e images that follow show the hardware connections for the 16 channel embedded DVR.
Audio Out

2-2
USB PortsDVD/CD-RW Drive Front Panel Controls
On/O Button
Video Output
cable connection
Video Inputs 1 - 16
Spot monitor
Output
Audio Out Audio Input
Power plug
connection
Sensor/Relay/Ground/422/485
connections
LAN connection
Two way
Audio In
NTSC/
PAL
Mon.
out S-Video
Out
VGA
out
USB
ports
Front Panel Controls
Back Panel Controls
(4216L shown)
4216L 16 Channel Embedded DVR
e images that follow show the hardware connections for the 16 channel embedded DVR.
Audio Out

2-3
4208 8 Channel Embedded DVR
e images that follow show the hardware connections for the 8 channel embedded DVR.
Video Outputs 1 - 8
Video Inputs 1 - 8
Spot monitor
Output
Audio Out
Audio Input
Power plug
connection
Sensor/Relay/Ground/
422/485 connections
LAN connection
Two way
Audio In
NTSC/
PAL
Mon.
out
S-Video
Out
VGA
out
USB
ports
USB Ports
CD-RW Drive Front Panel Controls
On/O Button
Front Panel Controls
Back Panel Controls

2-4
Video Outputs 1 - 4
Video Inputs 1 - 4 Spot monitor
Output
Audio Out
Audio Input
Power plug
connection
Sensor/Relay/Ground/
422/485 connections
LAN connection
Two way
Audio In
NTSC/
PAL
Mon.
out
S-Video
Out
VGA
out USB
ports
4204 4 Channel Embedded DVR
e images that follow show the hardware connections for the 4 channel embedded DVR.
USB Ports
CD-RW Drive Front Panel Controls
On/O Button
Front Panel Controls
Back Panel Controls

2-5
e 4216H DVR Data Input and Output Terminal Pin Assignment
e drawing below shows the pin assignments for the sensors, relays and PTZ RS 485 data port for the
4216H. Please see next page for the pin assignments for the 4204, 4208, 4216L.
32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name
Pin 1 Relay Out 1(Normally Open) Pin 17 Sensor In 1
Pin 2 Relay Out Com Pin 18 Sensor In 2
Pin 3 Relay Out 1 (Normally Closed) Pin 19 Sensor In 3
Pin 4 Relay Out 2 (Normally Open) Pin 20 Sensor In 4
Pin 5 Relay Out 2 Com Pin 21 Sensor In 5
Pin 6 Relay Out 2 (Normally Closed) Pin 22 Sensor In 6
Pin 7 Relay Out 3 (Normally Open) Pin 23 Sensor In 7
Pin 8 Relay Out 3 Com Pin 24 Sensor In 8
Pin 9 Relay Out 3 (Normally Closed) Pin 25 Sensor In 9
Pin 10 Relay Out 4 (Normally Open) Pin 26 Sensor In 10
Pin 11 Relay Out 4 Com Pin 27 Sensor In 11
Pin 12 Relay Out 4 (Normally Closed) Pin 28 Sensor In 12
Pin 13 Sensor Com Pin 29 Sensor In 13
Pin 14 Sensor Com Pin 30 Sensor In 14
Pin 15 RS485+ Pin 31 Sensor In 15
Pin 16 RS485- Pin 32 Sensor In 16

2-6
Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name
Pin 1 Sensor In 13 Pin 14 Relay Out NO
Pin 2 Sensor In 12 Pin 15 Relay Out Com
Pin 3 Sensor In 11 Pin 16 Relay Out NC
Pin 4 Sensor In 10 Pin 17
Pin 5 Sensor In 9 Pin 18 RS485+
Pin 6 Sensor In 8 Pin 19 RS485-
Pin 7 Sensor In 7 Pin 20 Sensor Com
Pin 8 Sensor In 6 Pin 21
Pin 9 Sensor In 5 Pin 22
Pin 10 Sensor In 4 Pin 23 Sensor In 16
Pin 11 Sensor In 3 Pin24 Sensor In 15
Pin 12 Sensor In 2 Pin 25 Sensor In 14
Pin 13 Sensor In 1
e 4204, 4208, 4216L DVR Data Input and Output Terminal Pin Assignment
e drawing below shows the pin assignments for the sensors, relays and PTZ RS 485 data port for the 4204,
4208, 4216L. Please see previous page for the pin assignments for the 4216H.

2-7
Description of Hardware Connections
Video Input BNCs
Use the BNC connection to connect the BNC cable from the camera to the DVR.
Audio Output
Use this connection to connect to (optional) external speakers.
Spot Monitor Output
Use this port to connect an external (optional) spot monitor to the DVR.
Audio Inputs
ese ports are used to connect external (optional) microphones to the DVR.
Looping Output Connection
Use this connection to connect the looping octopus cable. is is used to loop out the video signal to other
equipment.
USB Ports
Use the USB ports to connect the USB mouse (supplied) for use with the DVR. You can also connect an
(optional) external USB hard drive or (optional) thumb disk for use with the DVR.
VGA Monitor
Used to connect the VGA monitor (not supplied) to view DVR
S-Video Input
Use this connection to connect an (optional) analog S-video monitor to the DVR.
Analog Monitor Connection
Use this connection to connect an (optional) analog monitor to the DVR
PAL / NTSC
Use this switch to select video format, either PAL or NTSC.
Two way audio
Use these inputs to connect the two way audio feature of the DVR. Connect (optional) microphone to in jack
and (optional) speaker to out jack.
RJ45 Lan Connection
Use either of these jacks to connect to a Local Area Network.
Alarm Sensor
Use these connections to connect alarms and relays to the DVR. is connection is also used to connect PTZ
cameras to the DVR via a 422/485 connection.

3-1
Powering Up e DVR For e First Time
e default settings of the 4200 series DVR will allow the DVR to begin recording in continuous mode aer
all the hardware has been installed and the unit is powered on. e steps below will walk you through setting
the date and time for your unit.
Aer making all connections to the DVR, turn on the DVR by pushing the on/o button located on the front
panel of the DVR. e system will go through a series of self diagnostics and check disk aer which, will
bring up the main screen.
Default User Name and Password
Click the right mouse button or press the menu button on the front panel or remote controller. is will
bring up the log in screen. e system default user is administrator and the password is 1234. Input the pass-
word 1 2 3 4 and select OK. See image below.

3-2
Setting e Time Zone
e time zone can be set for the area in which you live by following the directions below. To get to the time
setup screen right click the mouse button or push the menu button on the front panel. is will bring up the
menu popup screen select Main Menu. From the System Menu click the Time Setup button as shown in im-
age below.
Click Time Setup
Click Main Menu
From the Time Setup menu select the DST tab to setup daylight savings time. Click the use box to activate
daylight savings time. Set the month and day that daylight savings time will begin and the month and day
that it will end. Please note that daylight savings time must be set every year. is is due to the changes that
the government mandated for daylight savings time. Aer setting the daylight savings time start and end
date click OK. See image below. A list of the start and end times for future years are provided on the next
page.

3-3
Setting the Time
From the Time Setup Menu shown below click the Time Setup tab. Set the Time Zone, Date Format, Date
and Time for your particular area. Time zone is shown from Greenwich Mean Time. A listing of the dier-
ent time zones can be seen in the table that follows.
Note: Failure to set time and time zone when rst installing the DVR can lead to lost video when you set the
date and time aer recording has taken place.
Daylight Savings Start and End date for the US.
2009 Start March 8 2:00am End Nov. 1 2:00am
2010 Start March 14 2:00am End Nov. 7 2:00am
2011 Start March 13 2:00am End Nov. 6 2:00am
2012 Start March 11 2:00am End Nov. 4 2:00am
2013 Start March 10 2:00am End Nov. 3 2:00am
2014 Start March 9 2:00am End Nov. 2 2:00am

3-4
Dierent Time Zones Around the World
e chart below shows the amount of time + or - from Greenwich Mean Time. is will help you in setting
your particular time zone.
(GMT - 12:00) Eniwetok, Kwajalein
(GMT - 11:00) Midway Island, Samoa
(GMT - 10:00) Hawaii
(GMT - 09:00) Alaska
(GMT - 08:00) Pacic Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
(GMT - 07:00) Arizona
(GMT - 07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)
(GMT - 06:00) Central America
(GMT - 06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
(GMT - 06:00) Mexico City
(GMT - 06:00) Saskatchewan
(GMT - 05:00) Bogotá, Lima, Quito
(GMT - 05:00 Eastern Time (US & Canada)
(GMT - 05:00) Indiana (East)
(GMT - 04:00) Atlantic Time (Canada)
(GMT - 04:00) Caracas, La Paz
(GMT - 04:00) Santiago
(GMT - 03:30) Newfoundland
(GMT - 03:00) Brasilia
(GMT - 03:00) Buenos Aries, Georgetown
(GMT - 03:00) Greenland
(GMT - 02:00) Mid Atlantic
(GMT - 01:00) Azores
(GMT - 01:00) Cape Verde Is.
(GMT) Casablanca, Monrovia
(GMT ) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London
(GMT + 01:00) Amsterdam, Berlin, Bern, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna
(GMT + 01:00) Belgrade, Bratislava, Budapest, Ljubljana, Prague
(GMT + 01:00) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris
(GMT + 01:00) Sarajevo, Skopje, Vilnius, Warsaw, Zagreb
(GMT + 01:00) West Central Africa
(GMT + 02:00) Athens, Istanbul, Minsk
(GMT + 02:00) Bucharest
(GMT + 02:00) Cairo
(GMT + 02:00) Harare, Pretoria
(GMT + 02:00) Helsinki, Riga, Tallinn
(GMT + 02:00) Jerusalem
(GMT + 03:00) Baghdad
(GMT + 03:00) Kuwait, Riyadh
(GMT + 03:00) Moscow, St. Petersburg, Volgograd
(GMT + 03:00) Nairobi
(GMT + 03:30) Tehran
(GMT + 04:00) Adu Dhabi, Muscat
(GMT + 04:00) Baku, Tbilisi, Verevan
(GMT + 04:30) Kabul

3-5
(GMT + 05:00) Ekaterinburg
(GMT + 05:00) Islamabad, Karachi, Tashkent
(GMT + 05:45) Kathmandu
(GMT + 06:00) Almaty, Novosibirsk
(GMT + 06:00) Astana, Dhaka
(GMT + 06:00) Sri Jayawardenepura
(GMT + 06:30) Rangoon
(GMT + 07:00) Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta
(GMT + 07:00) Krasnoyarsk
(GMT + 08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
(GMT + 08:00) Irkutsk, Ulaan Bataar
(GMT + 08:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
(GMT + 08:00) Perth
(GMT + 08:00) Taipei
(GMT + 09:00) Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo
(GMT + 09:00) Seoul
(GMT + 09:00) Yakutsk
(GMT + 09:30) Adelaide
(GMT + 09:30) Darwin
(GMT + 10:00) Brisbane
(GMT + 10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
(GMT + 10:00) Guam, Port Moresby
(GMT + 10:00) Hobart
(GMT + 10:00) Vladivostok
(GMT + 11:00) Magadan, Solomon Is., New Caledonia
(GMT + 12:00) Auckland, Wellington
(GMT + 12:00) Fiji, Kamchatka, Marshall Is.
(GMT + 13:00) Nuku’alofa

3-6
Default Settings
e following is a listing of the default settings for the DVR.
 •Allcamerasturnedon
 •ResolutionsettoLOW(CIF)
 •Eachcamerasetto30FPS4204,30FPS4208,15FPS4216L,30FPS4216H
 •Imagequalitysettohigh
 •Recordingmodesettocontinuous
 •PreAlarmsettoon
 •PostAlarmsettoon
 •LimitDays=0
 •Overwritesettoon
 •RemotecontrollerIDsetto0
 •TimeZonesetto(GMT-12)
 •DateformatsettoYY-MM-DD
 •Audiochannel1setnotused
 •Audiochannel2setnotused
 •Audiochannel3setnotused
 •Audiochannel4setnotused
 •TwoWayAudioseto
 •Alarmsetenabled
 •Alarmcontactsettonormallyopen
 •Alarmdwellsetto5sec.
 •OnScreenDisplay
Camera title enabled
HDD indicator enabled
Motion Detection enabled
Date and time enabled
FPS disabled
Temp indicator enabled
Audio connection enabled