Cubitech 4CH Triplex User manual

User Guide
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4/8/16CH Triplex DVR
Digital Video Recorder

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1. Product Overview..................................................................................... 7
2. Product Outline......................................................................................... 8
3. Front Panel................................................................................................ 8
3.1. The slim model (4/8CH DVR)........................................................... 8
3.2. The removable drive (CD-ROM/DVD-ROM) model (4/8CH DVR) ... 9
3.3. 16CH DVR......................................................................................... 9
4. Rear Panel................................................................................................11
5. IR Remote Controller...............................................................................13
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1. Install the disk drives ..............................................................................15
1.1. Install the removable disk drive on the front panel ......................15
1.2. Install the internal disk drives (IDE interface) for 4/8CH DVR......15
1.3. Install the internal disk drives (SATA interface) for 4/8CH DVR ..17
1.4. Install the internal disk drives for 16CH DVR................................19
2. USB connector on rear panel..................................................................20
3. Camera connections ...............................................................................20
4. RS485/RS232 Selection...........................................................................21
4.1. 4 CH Triplex DVR ............................................................................21
4.2. 8 CH Triplex DVR ............................................................................22
4.3. 16 CH Triplex DVR...........................................................................22
5. Video Format Selection...........................................................................23
5.1. 4 CH Triplex DVR ............................................................................23
5.2. 8 CH Triplex DVR ............................................................................23
5.3. 16 CH Triplex DVR...........................................................................23
6. Cablings...................................................................................................24
6.1. 4 CH Triplex DVR ............................................................................24
6.2. 8 CH Triplex DVR ............................................................................24
6.3. 16 CH Triplex DVR...........................................................................24
7. Sensor Installation...................................................................................25
7.1. 4 CH Triplex DVR ............................................................................25
7.2. 8 CH Triplex DVR ............................................................................25
7.3. 16 CH Triplex DVR...........................................................................25
8. Alarm Installation.....................................................................................26

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8.1. 4 CH Triplex DVR ............................................................................26
8.2. 8 CH Triplex DVR ............................................................................26
8.3. 16 CH Triplex DVR...........................................................................26
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1. Commands...............................................................................................28
1.1. Operating Buttons...........................................................................28
1.2. Mouse Operating.............................................................................28
1.3. State Information ............................................................................29
1.4. Icons ................................................................................................29
2. Main Menu................................................................................................31
3. Channel Setup .........................................................................................32
3.1. Channel Number .............................................................................32
3.2. Active Channel................................................................................32
3.3. Record Channel ..............................................................................33
3.4. Hidden Channel...............................................................................33
3.5. Channel Name.................................................................................33
3.6. Rotation Time..................................................................................33
3.7. Color Adjustment............................................................................33
4. Record Setup...........................................................................................34
4.1. Auto Record ....................................................................................34
4.2. Video Quality...................................................................................34
4.3. Record Resolution (only for 16CH DVR) .......................................34
4.4. Record Frame Rate.........................................................................34
4.5. Record Schedule.............................................................................35
5. Detector Setup.........................................................................................38
5.1. Channel Number .............................................................................39
5.2. Video Loss Alarm............................................................................39
5.3. Motion Setup...................................................................................39
5.4. Sensor Setup...................................................................................41
6. System Setup...........................................................................................42
6.1. Query Error Message......................................................................42
6.2. View Setup.......................................................................................43
6.3. Date/Time Setup..............................................................................44
6.4. Button Beep Setup..........................................................................46
6.5. Input Device Setup..........................................................................46
6.6. Auto Exit Menu................................................................................46
7. Hardware Setup .......................................................................................47
7.1. Authentication Setup......................................................................47

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7.2. Hard Drive Setup.............................................................................48
7.3. Network Setup.................................................................................49
7.4. Screen Setup...................................................................................52
7.5. Audio Setup.....................................................................................53
7.6. Keyboard/PTZ Setup.......................................................................54
7.7. Firmware Update.............................................................................55
7.8. Load Default Setting.......................................................................57
8. Language Selection.................................................................................58
9. Exit Main Menu ........................................................................................58
9.1. Exit & Save Changes ......................................................................58
9.2. Exit & Discard Changes..................................................................58
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1. Backup by USB........................................................................................61
2. Backup by CDRW ....................................................................................62
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1. Search Router IP Address.......................................................................66
2. DDNS Service...........................................................................................68
2.1. Registration of DDNS Service........................................................68
2.2. Create Your DynDNS Account .......................................................68
2.3. Logged In and Host Service...........................................................70
2.4. Router Setting.................................................................................72
2.5. DVR DDNS Setting..........................................................................72
2.6. PC Client Setting.............................................................................72
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1. DirectX......................................................................................................73
2. PC Client/PC Viewer Program Installation.............................................74
3. Open Disk Operating in VISTA................................................................74
4. PC Viewer Operating Guide ....................................................................75
4.1. PC Viewer Operating buttons & Operating mode.........................76
4.2. Playback..........................................................................................77
4.3. Capture............................................................................................79
5. PC Client Operating Guide......................................................................79
5.1. Connect PC Client to DVR..............................................................80
5.2. Status information ..........................................................................81
5.3. Control Icons...................................................................................81

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6. Name Server.............................................................................................83
7. PC Capturing............................................................................................84
8. Playback...................................................................................................86
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1. DVR Connect............................................................................................91
2. Login Setup..............................................................................................94
3. Language .................................................................................................94
4. Help ..........................................................................................................94
5. Exit............................................................................................................95

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For your safety, unplugging the power before moving the DVR, installing, or
replacing any parts or hard drive.
Make sure all the power cable and wires are properly set up before using the
DVR.
To avoid a short circuit, don’t leave any unnecessary parts inside the DVR.
Please avoid dramatic changes of the environment, such as dust, temperature,
and humidity. Keep the DVR in a temperature ranging from 5℃~40℃.
Keep the DVR in a well-ventilated place and away from any heat-generating
objects.
Do not block the DVR’s fan and vent.
Do not expose this unit to the sun directly.
If you are not sure of the installation and setup, please consult the technicians.
Don’t fix it yourself if there’s any damage to this unit or the power supply,
Consult the technician or the distributor.
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DVR Main unit x 1
Power Adapter x 1
AC Power Cord x 1
Manual x 1
Software CD x 1
USB Mouse X1
IR Remote Controller x 1
If there is any damage, shortage or inappropriate item in the package, please
contact with your local dealer.

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1. Product Overview
High quality pictures by digital recording with 4/8/16 video inputs (NTSC/PAL)
Provides one VGA and S-video/video-in*2 for video output and two audio inputs
Triplex operations : Recording / Playback / Remote Backup
Two compressive modes: MJPEG (recording) / MPEG4(networking)
Individual recording frame rate setting for each channel, from 1fps to real time
Individual recording mode by Continuous, Schedule, Sensor/Motion Trigger that
setting for each channel.
Search Mode and Playback searching by Time or Event.
One front accessible R/W DVD-ROM (or accommodated one removable hard
drive) and one internal 3.5”hard drives (optional –IDE to SATA bridge) for 4/8CH
DVR
One front accessible R/W DVD-ROM / two internal 3.5”hard drives with IDE or
SATA HDD interface or up to four internal 3.5”hard drives with SATA HDD
interface for 16CH DVR
Enhanced USB disk backup
One network connection with 10/100 Ethernet(RJ-45)
Network protocol by TCP/IP, Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS(through
Router)
3GPP support (SecuViewer)
P/T/Z camera control by RS485
Multi-Language support and Authentication setup function.
PC Operating System: Windows XP/2000/Vista
Remote monitoring, recording and playback by client program and IE browser
Mouse / IR remote controller /Front panel keypad operation available
Power adapter: Input AC100~240V, 50/60Hz and output is ..
Model \ Output
4/8CH DVR
Slim model/ IDE HDD
+12VDC / 4Amp
Slim model/SATA HDD
+12VDC / 4Amp
w/removable drive & IDE HDD
+12VDC / 5.0Amp
w/removable drive & SATA HDD
+12VDC / 5.0Amp
Model \ Output
16CH DVR
w/one DVD-RW & two internal HDD
+12VDC / 6.6Amp
w/four internal HDD (SATA)
+12VDC / 8.5Amp

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Dimension(Width x Height x Depth):
290x52x220mm (4/8CH DVR with one 3.5”HDD)
340x60x280mm (4/8CH DVR with Removable HDD+3.5”HDD)
430x80x320mm (16CH DVR)
Display/Recording frame rate and resolution:
Models
4CH DVR
8CH DVR
16CH DVR
Display Frame Rate
120/100fps
240/200fps
480/400fps
Recording Frame Rate
60(NTSC)/50(PAL)fps
60(NTSC)/50(PAL)fps
120(NTSC)/100(PAL)fps
Display Resolution
640x448 (NTSC) / 640x544(PAL)
Recording Resolution
640x224(NTSC) / 640x272(PAL)
2. Product Outline
3. Front Panel
3.1. The slim model (4/8CH DVR)
-with one internal HDD
(Type I)
(Type II)

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(Type III)
3.2. The removable drive (CD-ROM/DVD-ROM) model (4/8CH DVR)
-with one front-accessible disk drive (or CD-ROM/DVD-ROM) and one
internal HDD
3.3. 16CH DVR
Controls:
No.
Name
Function
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 REW
Backward search through a time-shifted or recorded video.
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II/PLAY/PAUSE
Start / Pause video playback or Enter Play menu
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 FF
Forward search through a time-shifted or recorded video.
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STOP
Stop playback / backup or Enter PTZ control menu
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●REC
Start or stop recording/backup.
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MODE
Press to select 1/4(1/4/8 for 8ch) screen display.

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MENU
Enter menu or back to previous menu list..
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/ UP
Moves up through the list of menu. Also used to select menu
options or change the DVR configuration values.
Or Enter Event Search Menu.
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/ DOWN
Moves down through the list of menu. Also used to select
menu options or change the DVR configuration values.
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SELECT/ENTER
Use this button to change values on main menu or sub menu
setting.
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II PAUSE
Pause video playback
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IIPLAY
Start video playback
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Full Screen
Press to select full screen display (CH1~CH8)
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Full Screen
Press to select full screen display (CH9~CH16)
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2x2 4 Split View
Press to select 4 split view on screen display. With a
sequence of CH1~CH4,CH5~CH8,CH9~CH12, CH13~CH16
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3x3 9 Split View
Press to select 9 split view on screen display. With a
sequence of CH1~CH8, CH9~CH16
21
4x4 16 Split View
Press to select 16 split view on screen display as CH1~CH16
Indicators:
No.
Name
Function
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Power LED
The DVR unit is powered up and running. (Green color)
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Hard disk
Actived LED
LED indicator flashes at hard disk is acting (Red color)
I/O:
No.
Name
Function
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IR Receiver
IR Control receiver (Refer to IR Remote Controller)
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USB
Connects PC for firmware upgrading/USB backup