Digimerge DHU500 User manual

Copyright ©2006 Digimerge Technologies Inc.
DHU500 SERIES MPEG4
NETWORKABLE DVR
Firmware Changes - Version 0906
English Version 1.0
Model: DHU500 Series
DHU504/DHU508/DHU516

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DHU500 Series - Version 0906 Firmware Features
DHU500 Series - Version 0906 Firmware Features
The following changes occur in the DHU500 unit after installing the new Firmware (version 0906):
• DVR MENU - Addition of the Auto Delete feature
• DVR MENU - Change to the Network Menu functionality:
zChanges to the IP Set Menu
zChanges to the DDNS Menu
• WEB CLIENT SOFTWARE - Addition of Remote Playback of Motion Events
• WEB CLIENT SOFTWARE - Change to the Remote System Setup menu
For additional information on the DHU500 unit and Firmware Updates, please visit us on the web
at http://www.digimerge.com

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Installing New Firmware
Installing New Firmware
DVR Firmware Upgrade – Local Upgrade
1. Download the latest firmware from the Digimerge website at
http://www.digimerge.com/cgi-bin/new_digimerge/product.cgi?uid=215
** Confirm that you have downloaded the correct firmware to match your DVR type (either the
DHU504 Firmware or the DHU508/516 Firmware) **
2. Extract the files from the ZIP archive. There will be 3 files:
• DHU504 Firmware
zApp-4ch_200609142137.bin
zCuboot-4ch.bin
zGuram-4ch_200609142137.gz
• DHU508/516 Firmware
zApp-8,16ch_200609142137.bin
zCuboot-8,16ch_060829.bin
zGuram-8,16ch_200609142137.gz
3. Copy the 3 extracted files to Memory Stick. Compatibility has been successfully tested with:
• Lexar Jumpdrive 128/256 MB
• Sandisk Mini Cruzer 128 MB
• Sandisk Cruzer Micro 256MB
4. Connect the Memory Stick to the USB 2.0 Port on the front panel of the DVR.
5. Enter the Menu by pressing the MENU button on the front panel of the DVR:
• Select the System Set Option
• Choose Program Update
zIf the Firmware is recognized by the DVR, the message “NEW PROGRAM FOUND” appears,
and the DVR unit will display a processing percentage.
zIf the Firmware is NOT recognized by the DVR, the message “NEW PROGRAM NOT
FOUND” appears, and processing will not continue.
6. Reboot the DVR once complete.
NOTE: This Firmware Upgrade will reset your DVR Unit to FACTORY DEFAULTS. All Settings
will be erased.

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Installing New Firmware
DVR Firmware Upgrade – Remote Upgrade
1. Download the latest firmware from the Digimerge website at
http://www.digimerge.com/cgi-bin/new_digimerge/product.cgi?uid=215
** Confirm that you have downloaded the correct firmware to match your DVR type (either the
DHU504 Firmware or the DHU508/516 Firmware) **
2. On the local PC, navigate to the C:\DGClient\Upgrade folder. Extract the files from the ZIP
archive to this location. There will be 3 files:
• DHU504 Firmware
zApp-4ch_200609142137.bin
zCuboot-4ch.bin
zGuram-4ch_200609142137.gz
• DHU508/516 Firmware
zApp-8,16ch_200609142137.bin
zCuboot-8,16ch_060829.bin
zGuram-8,16ch_200609142137.gz
3. Start the Web Client Application, and remotely connect to the DVR Unit.
4. Select the ‘Firmware Upgrade’ option from the Setup Menu.
5. If the new firmware is detected, an Upgrade dialogue box will appear.
Select the Upgrade button.
6. A status indicator window appears during the upgrade process.
7. Once the update has completed, a success window
will appear. Press OK to the Upgrade window.
8. The DVR will need to be rebooted.
NOTE: This Firmware Upgrade will reset your DVR Unit to FACTORY DEFAULTS. All Settings
will be erased.

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DVR MENU - Addition of the Auto Delete Feature Main Menu Tree
DVR MENU - Addition of the Auto Delete Feature
Main Menu Tree
Main Menu
Display Set
Recording Set
System Set
Network Set
Event Notification
Monitor Adjustment
Camera Covert
Camera Name
OSD ON/OFF
Set Display Sequence
Event Clear
Global Parameter
Normal Recording
Alarm Recording
Motion Recording
Schedule Recording
Recording ON/OFF
Basic
Disk Format
Password Change
Client Account
Program Update
Auto Delete
PTZ
DDNS Set
IP Set
E-Mail Registration
E-Mail Report
Notification Out
(4 CH Only)
(8/16 CH Only)
(8/16 CH Only)

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DVR MENU - Addition of the Auto Delete Feature System Set
DVR MENU - Addition of the Auto Delete Feature
System Set
Auto Delete Set
Sets the length of time that data will be held in the hard drive before it is deleted. Press the Kand
Lbuttons to highlight the AUTO DELETE SET option, and press the SEL button to access the
day setting. Use the Number pad to set the option between 0 days to 99 days or None. Choose
the Save & Exit option to accept the changes to this option. The default setting is None.
System Set
Basic
Disk Format
Password Change
Client Account
Program Update
PTZ (enter Password)
Auto Delete Set Period: 99 Days
Save & Exit
(8/16 CH Only)

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DVR MENU - Change to the Network Set Menu Network Set
DVR MENU - Change to the Network Set Menu
Network Set
This submenu allows you to change the NETWORK options for the DVR unit. The options in the
DDNS Set menu control access to the DVR using the free DDNS server, and the options in the IP
Set section control local network settings for local access to the DVR.
Changes to the DDNS Set Menu
The options in the DDNS Set menu allow the DVR unit to be accessed remotely using the Free
DDNS Server and the internet. All information will need to be manually entered based on
information from the free DDNS Setup (see page 35 for details).Set the USE DYNAMIC IP option
to YES if you will be using the Free DNS Website service to connect to your DVR.
• DDNS: Press the Kand Lbuttons to highlight,
and press the SEL button to set to NO/YES.
• DOMAIN NAME: Press the Kand Lbuttons to
highlight, and press the SEL button to set to
enter setup. Use the Numbers and Letters on
the front panel of the DVR to set the Domain
Name (i.e. To enter the Domain Name
DHU504.digimerge.net, just enter DHU504)
• USER NAME: Press the Kand Lbuttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to set to enter
setup. Use the Numbers and Letters on the front panel of the DVR to set the Domain Name.
• PASSWORD: Press the Kand Lbuttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to set to enter
setup. Use the Numbers and Letters on the front panel of the DVR to set the Domain Name.
• DNS STATUS CHECK: Connects to the remote DNS Server to check the Status. Press the
Kand Lbuttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to test the connection:
zChecking DDNS NOW. Please wait... it may take a few minutes
zA Status message will appear indicating a PASS or FAIL on the connection:
zDDNS Status Check: PASS / FAIL
• SAVE & EXIT: Saves any changes made, and exits to the Main Menu. Press the Kand L
buttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to accept the changes.
Network Set DDNS Set
IP Set
DDNS:
Domain Name:
User Name:
Password:
DDNS Status Check
Save & Exit
YES
########
########
########

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DVR MENU - Change to the Network Set Menu Network Set
Changes to the IP Set Menu
The options in the IP Set menu control the local network setup for the Unit. See 45 for additional
network setup instructions.
• DHCP: Press the Kand Lbuttons to highlight,
and press the ←→ buttons to set to NO/YES.
Set this option to YES to allow the unit to get
Network information from the Router; set this
option to NO if information will be manually
assigned to the DVR unit.
• IP ADDRESS: Press the Kand Lbuttons to
highlight, and press the SEL button to enter
setup. Use the Numbers on the front panel of
the DVR to set the IP address.
• GATEWAY: Press the Kand Lbuttons to
highlight, and press the SEL button to set to
enter setup. Use the Numbers on the front panel
of the DVR to set the Gateway address.
• NETMASK: Press the Kand Lbuttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to set to enter
setup. Use the Numbers on the front panel of the DVR to set the Net Mask.
• DNS SERVER: Press the Kand Lbuttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to enter
setup. Use the Numbers on the front panel of the DVR to set the DNS Server address.
• DVR PORT: Press the Kand Lbuttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to enter setup.
Use the Numbers on the front panel of the DVR to set the DVR Port to 2000 (default) or any
other port desired between 2001 ~ 65535 that is not currently in use.
• WEBSERVER PORT: Press the Kand Lbuttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to
enter setup. Use the Numbers on the front panel of the DVR to set the Webserver Port to 0080.
• SAVE & EXIT: Saves any changes made, and exits to the Main Menu. Press the Kand L
buttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to accept the changes.
DHCP:
IP Address:
Gateway:
Netmask:
DNS Server:
DVR Port:
Webserver Port:
Save & Exit
NO
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2000
0080

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WEB CLIENT SOFTWARE - Addition of Remote Playback of Motion Events Detail Tabs
WEB CLIENT SOFTWARE - Addition of Remote Playback of
Motion Events
Detail Tabs
Displays system information:
1. Log - Shows login, logout and connection details.
2. Event - Displays camera event messages: Motion, Alarm, Sensor and Video Loss.
NOTE: Double clicking on a MOTION event will display a list of all events, and double clicking on
an event will start the playback of the previously recorded video.
3. Info - Displays system information retrieved from the DVR.
4. Status - Indicates the status of the DVR and Cameras.

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WEB CLIENT SOFTWARE - Change to the Remote Setup / System Setup Menu Remote Setup - System
WEB CLIENT SOFTWARE - Change to the Remote Setup /
System Setup Menu
Remote Setup - System Set Tab
The System Set controls some of the general functionality of the remote DVR:
• User Accounts - Add up to 5 user accounts for remote access to the DVR unit.
• PTZ Camera Model Setup - Configuration for PTZ enabled cameras.
• Sensor IN Setup - Configuration for any external sensor devices connected to the remote
DVR (such as Door or Window Sensors) to a maximum of 4.
• Alarm OUT Setup - Configuration for Alarm type devices (maximum of 4).
• Auto Delete Mode - Sets the time period for Auto Delete (how long the DVR unit will retain
recorded video data). This dropdown can be set between 0 Days to 99 Days, or to None.
• PTZ Controller - Settings for the PTZ Controller
zID: Set the ID Dropdown between 1 and 6,
zPTZ Model: Only option available is TB-CN SERIES
zBaud Rate: Set to 2400, 4800 or 9600

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