Digimerge DGR109 Instruction Manual

9 Channel
Digital Video Recorder
Models: DGR109
Installation / User Manual
Digimerge Technologies Inc.

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Technologies Inc., except in the manner described in the documentation.
© Copyright 2003
Digimerge Technologies Inc.
300 Alden Road
Markham, Ontario
L3R 4C1 CANADA
All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan.
NOTE: 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 when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at one’s own expense.
CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
1. THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFULL INTERFERENCE, AND
2. THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions........................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................4
Features .......................................................................................................................................................................................4
System Contents..........................................................................................................................................................................5
Getting Started .............................................................................................................................................................................5
Front Panel Controls ....................................................................................................................................................................6
Back Panel ...................................................................................................................................................................................8
Accessing the Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................................9
Main Menu...............................................................................................................................................................................9
System Set Up.......................................................................................................................................................................10
Setting the Audio Input Channel..........................................................................................................................................10
Setting the Internal Audible Alarm Buzzer...........................................................................................................................10
Setting the External Audible Alarm device ..........................................................................................................................10
Setting the Alarm Duration ..................................................................................................................................................11
Setting the Dwell Time ........................................................................................................................................................11
Setting the Message Latch..................................................................................................................................................11
System Time/Date Set up......................................................................................................................................................11
Selecting the Date Display Format......................................................................................................................................11
Setting System Time & Date ...............................................................................................................................................12
Changing the System Password .........................................................................................................................................12
Clearing the Hard Drive Data ..............................................................................................................................................12
Resetting System to Factory Defaults .................................................................................................................................12
Remote Protocol Setup .......................................................................................................................................................13
Timer Recording Setup .......................................................................................................................................................13
Timer...................................................................................................................................................................................13
Record Settings...................................................................................................................................................................15
HDD Overwrite Setup:.........................................................................................................................................................15
Record IPS Setup: ..............................................................................................................................................................15
Record Quality Setup ..........................................................................................................................................................15
Alarm REC IPS setup..........................................................................................................................................................15
Alarm REC Quality setup ....................................................................................................................................................15
Motion Trigger Record ........................................................................................................................................................15
Camera Channel Setup.......................................................................................................................................................16
Motion Detection....................................................................................................................................................................17
Event Log Viewing ..............................................................................................................................................................19
Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................................20
On Screen Display (OSD) ...................................................................................................................................................20
Recording Methods .............................................................................................................................................................20
Viewing Options: .................................................................................................................................................................20
Individual Camera Select (1 - 4):.........................................................................................................................................20
Quad View Select:...............................................................................................................................................................20
Picture in Picture (PIP):.......................................................................................................................................................21
Zoom:..................................................................................................................................................................................21
Video Search ......................................................................................................................................................................21
Playing Back Video .............................................................................................................................................................21
Key Lock .............................................................................................................................................................................22
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................................................23
Technical Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................24
Appendix 1: Installing the HDD ..................................................................................................................................................25
Appendix 2: Connection Diagram to Cameras and Monitor .......................................................................................................27
Appendix 3: Pin Configurations ..................................................................................................................................................28
Pin References for RS-232 / Alarm Block ...........................................................................................................................29
Appendix 4: Rack Mount Installation ..........................................................................................................................................30
Appendix 5: Recording Times (in Hours)....................................................................................................................................31
Appendix 6: RS232 Remote Protocol.........................................................................................................................................32
Appendix 7: Compatible HDD Brands ........................................................................................................................................33
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................34

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Important Safety Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before operating this equipment. The improper operation may cause
irreparable damage to the appliance.
Lift and place this equipment gently.
Do not expose this equipment to direct sunlight.
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
Do not spill liquid of any kind on the equipment.
Do not unplug the power connector before turning the power off correctly.
This equipment should be operated using only the power source from standard package.
Unauthorized repair or parts substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
Do not switch the Power On & Off within short period (within 3 seconds).
Do not attempt to service this equipment by yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
This installation should conform to all local codes.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. !

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Introduction
The DGR109 combines a 9 channel multiplexer with a Digital Video Recorder (DVR).
The DVR offers many advantages over traditional time lapse VCR’s, allowing you to quickly access and search for a specific
time segment or event, which has been recorded. This high quality recorded video can be viewed at various playback speeds
as well as frame-by-frame with the Jog Button feature
To learn more about Digimerge products, please visit our website at www.digimerge.com.
Features
• Wavelet Compression Format
• 4 Audio inputs and 2 outputs
• Resolution: 704X564 - full screen, 352X282 - 4 channels, 224X188 9 - channels
• Independent main and call monitor outputs allow simultaneous or full screen viewing
• Multi screen display mode
• 9 channel alarm input, alarm display and 1 alarm output
• Video loss detection able to record 160 events on each channel
• Power-loss memory feature (In case of power failure, set-up parameter will remain)
• Supports 1 removable HDD, IDE type (up to a maximum of 250GB)
• Display refresh rate up to 72 IPS (NTSC) and 50 IPS(PAL)
• Record refresh rate up to 25 IPS (NTSC) and 22 IPS (PAL)
• Quick multiple search by date/time, alarm or full list
• Multiple speed playback
• Security password protection
• RS-232, RS-485 communication protocol

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System Contents
The DGR109 box should include the items listed below. Please take a moment to verify that no items are missing from the
package.
NOTE: KEEP THE KEYS IN A SAFE PLACE. THEY ARE NECESSARY FOR INSTALLATION / REMOVAL OF THE HARD
DISK DRIVE.
Getting Started
If the purchased DVR model did not contain a hard disk drive, please refer to Appendix #1 for HDD installation
instructions.
1. Connect video sources and monitor(s) following the configuration example shown in Appendix # 2.
2. Connect the AC Power Cord to the Power Adapter and plug into an electrical outlet. A Red LED indicator light will be
ON to indicate that the DVR is in Standby mode.
3. Press the Power button. The POWER LED will turn from red to orange, and other red LED indicators will turn ON.
Note: the system takes approximately 5 to 15 seconds to power up. During the power-up, you will see the following
messages: “HDD Detecting”, followed by “Master HDD Connected”.
Once connected, the POWER LED will change to green, and the red indicator lights will be ON next to the Alarm and Timer
buttons. (The alarm and Timer LED’s simply indicate that these features are enabled)
NOTE: IF YOU GET THE MESSAGE “HDD NOT FOUND”, PLEASE SEE APPENDIX #1 AS THE HDD IS LIKELY NOT
INSTALLED CORRECTLY.
DGR104 Digital Video Recorder Hard Disk Drive in Cartridge
(not included in all models)
Installation / User Manual Power Adapter and Cord
2 Keys for
Hard Drive Cartridge

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Front Panel Controls
1. REMOVABLE HDD CARTRIDGE
Please refer to page.19 Appendix #1.
2. MENU
Press MENU to enter or exit the system setup menu.
3. ENTER
Press ENTER to select an item for change while in the setup menu.
4. SELECT
Press the SELECT button to change the camera shown in the individual panes of the multi screen modes.
5. ZOOM
Press ZOOM to enlarge the picture display 2x.
6. Picture in Picture
Press the PIP button to change to Picture in Picture mode.
7. 4/7 channel display mode
8. 9 channel display mode
9. REC
Press REC to start recording.
10. PLAY
Press PLAY to playback the most recently recorded video.
11. REW / Left
REW: Under DMR play mode, it can play video backward at different speeds. (Press REW again to adjust speed as 1, 2,
4, 8, 16, 32 times)
Left: When in the setup mode, it works as Left directional button.
12. STOP / Down
• STOP: Under DMR Record / Play mode, it can stop the moment action.
• DOWN: When in the setup mode, it works as the Down directional button.
13. FF / Right
FF: It can play video forward at high speed, and press FF again to adjust speed from 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 times.
Right: When in the setup mode, it can work as the Right directional button.
14. POWER
Press Power to turn ON / OFF the DMR.
12 3 4 5 6 7 98 10 11 12 13 14
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15. PAUSE / Up
Pause: Under DMR play mode, it can pause the action.
UP: When in the setup mode, it works as an Up directional button.
16. LED INDICATORS
These LED Light are ON under following condition.
• HDD Full: HDD is full
• ALARM: If you want to turn off the ALARM LED light, please refer to page 13 and set the Camera / ALARM item as
OFF (all of the cameras should be set as OFF.)
• TIMER: When Timer is set as Enabled
• PLAY: On Play mode
• REC: On Recording mode
17. SLOW
Press to slow down the playback speed.
18. CAMERA SELECT (1-9)
Press the Camera Select (1-9) to select specified camera

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Back Panel Connections
1. POWER INPUT
Connects to the Power cord.
2. EXTERNAL I/O
Connects to a PC for Remote Control via RS-232 or to an Alarm Block. (see appendix 6 for more info)
3. 75/HI
When using the LOOP function, allows for HI impedance or 75ohms.
4. VIDEO INPUT (1-9)
Connects to a video source i.e. (camera).
5. CALL
Connects to the CALL monitor for real time sequencing.
6. AUDIO OUTPUTS (1-2)
Connects to a speaker (or a monitor with audio speaker).
7. AUDIO OUTPUTS (R/L)
Connects to an audio source for recording purposes (i.e. microphone).
8. MONITOR
Connects to the main display monitor.
9. LOOP
Allows connection to other video devices.

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Accessing the Main Menu
The Menu allows you to configure your DVR settings and program various recording options.
Follow these steps in order to access the Menu:
Press the MENU button. The password screen will appear:
The default Password is 0000.
To change the number of the Password, use the ◄/ ►buttons to scroll left and right between numbers, and use the ▲/ ▼
buttons to change the value of the number that is flashing.
Press the ENTER button once the correct Password is entered. The menu options screen will appear.
NOTE: If you get a message “Password Error”, you have entered an incorrect password.
Main Menu
When the correct password is entered, the main menu options will be displayed.
There are 5 options available in the Main Menu:
Timer: Scheduling Recording
Record: Record mode set-up
Camera: Camera channel set-up
System: System Setup (Sets the date, chooses an HDD overwrite setting, changes
password, resets system settings, or clears the HDD)
Event: Event List - Allows you to view video from a list of recorded events
Navigating the Menu:
▲/ ▼: Scroll up and down through menu options; change values when an option is selected and is blinking
◄/ ►: Scroll sideways within a menu option that has been selected
ENTER: Selects a submenu / an option in a submenu for browsing / modification
MENU: Completes modification of a menu option; exits a menu
NOTE: The Menu setup will timeout after 1 minute of no key presses.
Password: 0000
(Menu)
►Search
Timer
Record
Camera
System
Event

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System Set Up
The system menu is used to configure the system level options of the DGR109…
To access the System features, press MENU followed by the 4-digit password. Use the ▲/ ▼to scroll to the ‘System’ option
and press ENTER.
Using the ▲/ ▼buttons, scroll to the desired option and press ENTER to select it.
Selecting the Audio Input Channel
This Feature is used to select the audio channel to record. To set this Audio Input Channel:
1. On the System screen, press ▲/ ▼to select Audio Input, then press ENTER.
2. Press ▲/ ▼to select the desired time audio channel (1-4)
3. Press MENU to confirm your change.
4. Press ▲/ ▼to move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit.
Setting the Internal Audible Alarm Buzzer
To enable or disable the internal audible alarm buzzer: If enabled, the buzzer will sound when the external alarm input is
activated.
1. On the System screen, press ▲/ ▼to select Internal audible alarm buzzer, then press ENTER.
2. Press ▲/ ▼to enable or disable the internal audible alarm buzzer. Options are:
ON = Buzzer is on. When the DVR detects an alarm, the system sounds the internal buzzer to alert the user.
OFF = Buzzer is off.
3. Press MENU to confirm your change.
4. Press ▲/ ▼to move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit.
Setting the External Audible Alarm device
To enable or disable the External Audible Alarm Device:
1. On the System screen, press ▲/ ▼to select External Audible Alarm Device, then press ENTER.
2. Press ▲/ ▼to enable or disable the External Audible Alarm Device. Options are:
ON = External Device is on. When the DVR detects an alarm, the system triggers the external audible alarm.
OFF = External Device is Off
3. Press MENU to confirm your change.
4. Press ▲/ ▼to move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit.
(SYSTEM)
Audio Input: 1
Int Audible Alarm: ON
Ext Audible Alarm: ON
Motion Audible Alarm: ON
Alarm Duration: 10 SEC
Dwell Time: 02 SEC
Message Latch: NO
Title Display: ON
Time Display: Y/M/D
2003-JAN-02 (THU) 17:37:09
New Password: XXXX
Clear HDD: NO
System Reset: NO
Remote Mode: RS-232
Baud Rate: 9600
Remote ID: 000

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Setting the Motion Audible Alarm feature
If enabled, the buzzer will sound if the video motion detect feature is set and motion is detected.
5. On the System screen, press ▲/ ▼to select Motion Audible Alarm, then press ENTER.
6. Press ▲/ ▼to enable or disable the External Audible Alarm Device. Options are:
ON = Buzzer will sound when motion is detected.
OFF = The buzzer will remain silent when motion is detected.
7. Press MENU to confirm your change.
8. Press ▲/ ▼to move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit.
Setting the Alarm Duration
To set the duration of the Alarm:
1. On the System screen, press ▲/ ▼to select Alarm Duration, then press ENTER.
2. Press ▲/ ▼to select the desired time (10s, 15s, 20, 30, 1min, 2min, 3min, 5min, 10min, 15min, 30min, always)
3. Press MENU to confirm your change.
4. Press ▲/ ▼to move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit.
Setting the Dwell Time
This timer is used to select the amount of time (between 1-10s) a channel appears on the call monitor before sequencing to
the next channel. To Set the Dwell Time:
1. On the System screen, press ▲/ ▼to select Dwell Time, then press ENTER.
2. Press ▲/ ▼to select the desired time (1-10s)
3. Press MENU to confirm your change.
4. Press ▲/ ▼to move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit.
Setting the Message Latch feature
This feature determines if the On Screen messages will remain on the screen or disappear after 10s. To set the Message
Latch:
1. On the System screen, press ▲/ ▼to select Message Latch, then press ENTER.
2. Press ▲/ ▼to enable or disable the Message Latch feature. Options are:
NO = Screen messages will disappear after a 10 sec. (this is the default setting)
YES = On Screen messages will remain on the screen for the duration of the event.
3. Press MENU to confirm your change.
4. Press ▲/ ▼to move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit.
System Time/Date Set up
Selecting the Date Display Format
1. On the System screen, press ▲/ ▼to select Date Display, then press ENTER.
2. Press ▲/ ▼to choose a display format. Options are:
Y-M-D = Year - Month - Day
M-D-Y = Month - Day - Year
D-M-Y = Day – Month - Year
Off = The date and time will not show on the screen.
3. Press MENU to confirm your change.
4. Press ▲/ ▼to move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit this screen and confirm the
current operation.

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Setting System Time & Date
1. On the System screen, press ▲/ ▼to select System Time & Date, then press ENTER.
2. Press ▲/ ▼to choose a number, then press ◄/ ►to move to the next digit:
2003-Jan-01 (Mon) 22:38:29
3. Press MENU to confirm your change.
4. Press ▲/ ▼to move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit this screen and confirm the
current operation.
Changing the System Password
1. On the System screen, press ▲/ ▼to select New Password, then press ENTER.
2. Press ▲/ ▼to choose a number, then press ◄/ ►to move to the next digit:
3. Press MENU to confirm your change.
4. Press ▲/ ▼move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit this screen and confirm the current
operation.
5. If you have completed all your system configuration changes, press MENU again to exit and close menu setup.
Clearing the Hard Drive Data
This option will erase all data from the hard drive.
Ensure that there are no important recordings on the disk before using this option.
1. On the System screen, press ▲/ ▼to select Clear HDD, and then press ENTER.
2. Press ▲/ ▼to choose YES to clear the HDD or NO to leave as is.
3. When you choose “Yes” on this option and press ENTER, the DVR will prompt:
4. Press ►to confirm clearing, or ◄to cancel.
5. Press MENU to confirm your change.
6. Press ▲/ ▼to move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to exit this
screen and confirm the current operation.
NOTE:Clearing the data from the Hard Drive results in permanent, irreversible loss of all video and related data currently
stored on the Hard Drive.
Resetting System to Factory Defaults
Using the System Reset option will set all options back to factory default settings. Use the steps below to perform this option.
1. On the System screen, press ▲/ ▼to select System Reset, and then press ENTER.
2. Press ▲/ ▼to choose:
Yes = Confirm the system reset and load the default settings.
No = Do not reset the system at this time.
3. Press MENU to exit this screen and confirm the current operation.
4. If you have completed all your system configuration changes, press MENU again to exit and close menu setup.
NOTE: This will not affect the time and date settings.
All Data in HDD
Will Be Cleared
Are you sure?
(◄: No ►: Yes )

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(Menu)
Search
Timer
Record
Alarm
►Remote
System
Event
Remote Protocol Setup
This feature is used to set the basic RS-232/RS-485 protocols to control the DVR remotely from a PC.
Pressing ENTER after scrolling to the Remote option will bring up the following menu options:
Remote mode: Selects whether to use an RS-232 or RS-485 interface.
Baud rate: Selects the baud rate (bps) to be used for the connection.
The available settings are: 115200, 57600, 19200, 9600, 3600, 2400, 1200.
ID: Selects a numerical number representing the DVR being controlled if multiple
units are being used.
The available setting are: 000 – 255
The remote connection on the DVR uses 8 data bits, 1 start bit, and 1 stop bit, no Parity.
Below is an example of the data stream with the control codes shown.
Please refer to Appendix 3 for information on the Pin connections and command protocols that would be used in this
application.
Timer Recording Setup
On the Main menu, selecting the Timer option will allow you to set daily schedules in which
you would like the DVR to automatically record.
Pressing ENTER after scrolling to the Timer option will bring up the following menu options:
Timer
1. Press ▲/ ▼to select the day(s) to record on, the available options are…
Daily: Everyday
SUN: Sunday
MON: Monday
TUE: Tuesday
WED: Wednesday
THU: Thursday
FRI: Friday
SAT: Saturday
MO-FR: Monday to Friday
SA-SU: Saturday & Sunday
JAN-01: Special Date
OFF: Not activated
(Timer)
Day Start End IPS
Daily 01:00 02:00 Off
SUN 12:00 13:00 Off
MON 08:00 09:00 Off
MO~FR 00:00 01:00 Off
SA~SU 20:00 21:00 Off
JAN-01 15:00 16:00 Off
Timer Enable: No
ACT – OxFF OxCO ID FUNCTION STOP – Ox7F
(Menu)
Search
►Timer
Record
Alarm
Remote
System
Event

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2. Use the ◄/ ►scroll keys to move to START record time 00:00 (HH:MM)
Press ▲/ ▼to set the start time
3. Press ◄/ ►move to END record time 00:00 (HH:MM)
Press ▲/ ▼to change END record Time numerical digit
4. Press ◄/ ►move to QUALITY
Press▲/ ▼to choose options of
BEST, HIGH, NORMAL, BASIC
5. Press ◄/ ►move to Record IPS (Images Per Second)
Press▲/ ▼to choose one of the following options
NTSC: 15A, 15, 8, 4, 2, 1
PAL: 12A, 12, 6, 3, 2, 1
6. Press MENU to confirm current operation, and enter to next Timer Record setup.
7. Press ◄/ ►move location to Timer EnableYes or No setup
YES : To confirm Timer EnableScheduling Timer Record feature
NO : To confirm no Timer EnableNo Scheduling Timer Record feature
8. Press MENU to exit and confirm current operation.
9. Press MENU again to exit and close TIMER setup mode.
NOTE: WHEN THE TIMER IS SET, THE REC LED INDICATOR WILL BE ON. ALTHOUGH THE LIGHT MAY BE ON, THE
SYSTEM IS NOT NECESSARILY RECORDING SINCE IT WILL ONLY RECORD DURING ITS SCHEDULED TIME.

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Record Settings
On the Main menu, selecting the Record option will allow you to set the quality and speed of
recordings.
Pressing ENTER after scrolling to the Record option will bring up the following menu
options:
HDD Overwrite Setup:
1. Press ENTER to confirm HDD OVERWRITE setup.
2. Press ▲/ ▼to choose HDD OVERWRITE.
NO: When HDD full will stop recording
YES: When HDD full will overwrite the HDD recording
3. Press MENU to exit and confirm current operation.
4. Press MENU again to exit and close HDD OVERWRITE setup mode.
Record IPS Setup:
1. Press ENTER to confirm RECORD IPS setup.
2. Press ▲/ ▼to choose IPS record speed. Note that ‘15A’ indicates 15 ips with audio.
NTSC: 25A, 15, 8, 4, 2, 1
PAL: 18A, 12, 6, 3, 2, 1
3. Press MENU to exit and confirm current operation.
4. Press MENU again to exit and close RECORD IPS setup mode.
Record Quality Setup
1. Press ENTER to confirm Record Quality setup.
2. Press▲/ ▼to choose Record Quality level.
BEST, HIGH, NORMAL, BASIC
3. Press MENU to exit and confirm current operation.
4. Press MENU again to exit and close RECORD QUALITY setup mode.
Alarm REC IPS setup
1. Press ENTER to confirm ALARM REC IPS setup.
2. Press ▲/ ▼to choose ALARM REC IPS record speed.
NTSC: 15A, 15, 8, 4, 2, 1
PAL: 12A, 12, 6, 3, 2, 1
3. Press MENU to exit and confirm current operation.
4. Press MENU again to exit and close ALARM REC IPS setup mode.
Alarm REC Quality setup
1. Press ENTER to confirm ALARM REC QUALITY setup.
2. Press▲/ ▼to choose ALARM REC QUALITY level.
BEST, HIGH, NORMAL, BASIC
3. Press MENU to exit and confirm current operation.
4. Press MENU again to exit and close ALARM REC QUALITY setup mode.
Motion Trigger Record
1. Press ENTER to confirm MOTION TRIGGER RECORD setup.
2. Press▲/ ▼to toggle the option between ON and OFF.
(Menu)
Search
Timer
►Record
Alarm
Remote
System
Event
(RECORD)
HDD Overwrite: NO
Record IPS: 25A
Record Quality: Normal
A
larm Rec IPS: 25A
A
larm Rec Quality: Normal
Motion Trigger Record: ON

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Camera Channel Setup
To access the Camera option, press MENU followed by the 4-digit password. Use the ▲/ ▼to scroll to the Camera option
and press ENTER.
TITLE DWELL ALARM RECORD
---01 ON 5 5 5 LOW EVENT
---02 ON 5 5 5 LOW EVENT
---03 ON 5 5 5 LOW EVENT
---04 ON 5 5 5 LOW EVENT
The options available in this section are as follows…
Title
This feature is used to assign a 6-character title to each camera input.
1. Press ▲/ ▼to select the desired time camera channel (1-9), and then press ENTER.
2. Press ▲/ ▼to select the desired character and ◄/ ►to move to the next character
3. Press MENU to confirm and exit the Title setting.
4. Press MENU again to exit the Camera Setup Option
Dwell
This feature is used to enable or disable the dwell feature for each camera when viewing using the call monitor output.
1. Press ▲/ ▼to select the desired time camera channel (1-9), then press ENTER.
2. Press ◄/ ►to select the Dwell feature on the screen.
3. Press MENU to confirm and exit the dwell setting.
4. Press MENU again to exit the Camera Setup Option
Brightness / Contrast / Color
This feature is used to adjust the video settings on each channel.
1. Press ▲/ ▼to select the desired time camera channel (1-9), then press ENTER.
2. Press ◄/ ►to select the Brightness, Contrast, or Color feature on the screen.
3. Press ▲/ ▼to select 0~9 on the screen.
4. Press MENU to confirm and exit the Brightness, Contrast, or Color control feature
5. Press MENU again to exit the Camera Setup Option
Alarm Polarity
This feature is used to select the alarm polarity as LOW / OFF / HIGH.
1. Press ▲/ ▼to select the desired time camera channel (1-9), then press ENTER.
2. Press ◄/ ►to select the Alarm Polarity feature on the screen.
3. Press ▲/ ▼to select LOW / OFF / HIGH on the screen.
4. Press MENU to confirm and exit the Alarm Polarity feature
5. Press MENU again to exit the Camera Setup Option
Record Method
This feature is used to select the DVR record method as either EVENT / NORMAL / OFF.
1. Press ▲/ ▼to select the desired time camera channel (1-9), then press ENTER.
2. Press ◄/ ►to select the Record Method feature on the screen.
3. Press ▲/ ▼to select EVENT/ NORMAL/ OFF on the screen.
EVENT: when the alarm input is triggered, the DVR will increase the recording time to that channel.
i.e. the normal record sequence for cameras is camera 1, camera 2, camera 3 etc… In Event mode, when an
alarm in triggered from channel 1, the DVR will record using the following sequence…., Camera 1, Camera 2,
Camera 1, Camera 3, Camera 1, Camera 4 etc….
NORMAL: When an External Audible Alarm is triggered, the DVR will record normally as set up.
OFF: An Alarm Trigger will not cause the DVR to start recording
4. Press MENU to confirm and exit the Record Method feature
5. Press MENU again to exit the Camera Setup Option

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Motion Detection
The Motion Detect feature provides a visual indication on the monitor when movement is detected in the picture. Also, if the
‘Motion Trigger Record’ option is enabled in the ‘Record’ menu, recording will active on all cameras when motion is detected.
Use the steps below to enable/disable the detection zones for each camera.
Press MENU to enter the menu set up, then ▼to CAMERA setup.
Press ENTER twice to enter the Motion Detection Setup.
Each screen displays the current camera picture overlaid with the motion targets (as Figure 1). Pressing the ◄/ ►, ▲/ ▼
buttons will toggle the motion detection between ON or OFF.
The targets on each motion setup can be turned to ON or OFF individually by row. To set up targets, using the following front
panel buttons:
1. Press ENTER to confirm the channel
2. Press ENTER to enter motion mode
3. ▲moves the target cursor up one row at a time.
4. ▼moves the target cursor down one row at a time.
5. ◄moves the target cursor left one column at a time.
6. ►moves the target cursor right one column at a time.
7. Press ENTER to turn the target cursor ON
Press ENTER again to turn the target cursor OFF
8. Camera Select (1-15) toggles the corresponding target on the cursor line ON or OFF. (see Figure 1.1) There are
only 15 targets in a row, therefore; only Camera Selected (1-15) can be operated.
9. Zoom: turns all targets in the current row ON or OFF. (Figure 1-2)
10. PIP: turns all targets on the screen ON or OFF. (Figure 1-3)
Press SLOW button to setup the Sensitivity list up to 255
1. Press REC button to setup the Sensitivity list down to 000
2. Sensitivity value is related to motion and brightness change.
3. Low value (as 001) means higher sensitivity on motion and brightness change.
4. High value (as 255) means lower sensitivity on motion and brightness change.
User can choose the suitable sensitivity value in different locations. The default value is set on 32.
Figure 1 MOTION DETECTION SETUP
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Figure 1-1 MOTION DETECTION SETUP – 1~9
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Figure 1-2 MOTION DETECTION SETUP – LINE
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Figure 1-3 MOTION DETECTION SETUP – ALL
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(Menu)
Search
Timer
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►Event
Event Log Viewing
To access the Event Log Viewing option, press MENU followed by the 4-digit password. Use the ▲/ ▼to scroll to the Event
option and press ENTER to view the list of logged events.
Use the ▲/ ▼to scroll through the events on the display and ◄/ ►to go to the next page. To view
the video associated with an event, scroll to the event and press ENTER.
The following is a list of events that can be displayed on the DGR109.
M-HDD WARNING: Master HDD might be failed
M-HDD LOSS: Master HDD does not exist. User can use other HDD.
M-HDD ERROR: Master HDD may contain error.
S-HDD WARNING: Slave HDD may have failed.
S-HDD LOSS: Slave HDD does not exist. User can use other HDD
S-HDD ERROR: Slave HDD may contain error.
HDD FULL: HDD is full.
SYSTEM ERROR: System may have failed.
------02 VLOSS: Channel: 2 Video Loss
------03 ALARM: Channel: 3 External I/O Alarm triggered.
POWER RESTORE: Power restore.