Digimerge DHU504 User manual

DIGIMERGE TECHNOLOGIES INC.
DHU500 SERIES MPEG4
4/8/16 Channel Network DVR
Models DHU504,DHU508, DHU516
User’s Manual

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER FOR
SERVICE TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to
rain or moisture
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equatorial triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude 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 product
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 generated uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 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 or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION

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Copyright This manual is the intellectual property of Manufacturer and is
protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this
document may be reproduced or transmitted for any purpose,
by whatever means, be they electronic or mechanical, without
the express written permission of Manufacturer.
Edition : Dec.2006
Copyright 2006 Manufacturer
Note This manual was compiled with the greatest of care and all information double
checked. At the time of printing the description was complete and correct. Because
of the further development of products, the content of the manual might change
without prior notice. Manufacturer will not be liable for damage which is directly or
indirectly due to errors, incompleteness, or discrepancies the manual and the
product described.
Trade marks All names used in this manual for hardware and software are very probably
registered trade marks and must be treated as such.

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Contents
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS…………………...………………………….………………………5
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS AND FUNCTION…………...…………………………………………………....7
COMPOSITION OF UNIT…………………………………...……………………………………………………7
FEATURES …………………………………………………..……………………………….……………….....8
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS AND FUNCTION ………………..…………….…………..……..……………….. 9
Front Panel……………………………………………………..………………………………..…………........9
Rear Panel………………………………………………………..………………………………………… …11
Connection diagram………………………………………………………………………………………….13
OSD Description.......................................................................................................................................15
MENU………………………………………………………………...………………………………………......16
MENU TREE…………………………………………………………..…………………………………………16
Main Menu.…………………………………………………………..………………………………………..18
Display………………………………………………………………..………………………………………..18
Recording……………..………..……………………………………..………………………………………..19
System Set……………………………………………………………..……………………………………….31
Network Set………………………………………………………………..…………….……………………..35
Event Notification……………………………….…………………………..……………………………….….36
Search………………………………………….……………………………………………………….………37
Date / Time Search……………………………….…………………………………………………….………37
Calendar Search……….……………………………………………………………………………….………37
BackUp……….……….……………………….……………………………………………………….………39
Client Program…………………………………………………………………………………........................43
Q & A……………….………………………………………………………………………………….…………60
Appendix 1 HDD INSTALLATION.......………………………………………….........…………………….62
Appendix 2 SENSOR INSTALLATION………………………………………….........…………………….64
Appendix 3 WEB CLIENT CONFIGURATION ON XP SP2………………….........…………………….67
Appendix 4 DVR PORT SETUP……………………………………………….........…………………….71
Appendix 5 Using the DDNS server for remote connection ………….........…………………….73
Appendix 6 MAKING PARTITION ON EXTERNAL USB HDD………..…….........……………….78
Appendix 7 (Specification)…………………...………………………………...................……………….85
Warranty ………………...………………………………...................…………………….86

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
1. Read Instructions. All of the safety and operating instructions should be read and
understood before the product is used.
2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the product and the instruction manual should be followed.
4. Follow Instructions. All operating and instructions should be followed for optimal
performance
5. Cleaning. Disconnect the video product from the power supply before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments. Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
8. Accessories. Use this product only with a stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by
the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
9. Ventilation. This product should never be placed near or over a Radiator or heat register.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation, such as a book case or rack,
unless proper ventilation is provided or the Manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
10. Power Source. This product should be operated from the type of Power source indicated by
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your location, consult
your product dealer or your local Power Company
11. Power Cord Protection. Power supply cords should not be routed so that they are likely to
be walked on or pinched by items placed on or near them
12. Lightning. For added protection, unplug this product from its outlet during a lightning storm.
This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power surges
13. Overloading. To avoid the risk of fire and electric shock, do not plug this product into an
over-loaded power supply.
14. Object and Liquid Entry. Never push objects into the openings of this product as they may
touch dangerous voltage points that may result in fire or electric shock. Never spill a liquid of
any kind this product.
15. Servicing. Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel
16. Damage Requiring Service. Disconnect this product from the power supply and refer

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servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged
b. If objects have fallen into the product
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or liquids
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the instruction manual.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
f. When the product displays a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for
service
17. Replacement Parts. When replacement parts are required, be sure the technician uses
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
18. Safety Check. Upon completion of any service to this product ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper working condition.
19. Heat. The product should be situated away from heat such as radiators, hear registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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2. . D DE ES SC CR RI IP PT TI IO ON N O OF F P PA AR RT TS S A AN ND D F FU UN NC CT TI IO ON N
2-1 COMPOSITION OF UNIT
Standard
RemoteControl Battery
When you have received a product “without HDD” , the following accessories will be supplied.
1) Bracket for HDD installation
2) Screws for secure the HDD .
DVR
Digital Video Recorder System
Please read this manual before using
Accessories are subject to change without notice.
Installation Manual Power Cord

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2-2 FEATURES
•Convenience
-User-friendly UI (Text Based User Interface)
- Easy-to-use menu composition
- Easy-to-use recorded data search (Time, Date, Motion, Alarm)
•Stability
- Auto restart after power interruption
- DB structure offers data stabilization and best storage utilization
•Expandability
- Various remote multi DVR’s can be controlled by Web browser (PC Client System)
•Technology
- Embedded LINUX OS
- Totally maximum recording rate 120 fps
- High-resolution & high-quality MPEG-4 algorithm
- Using Water marking & scrambling technologies
- Strong protection recorded data
- MPEG-4 : 1 ~ 2 Kbytes per image with resolution 360x240
•Functionality
-Variable recording function (normal, alarm, motion, schedule)
-Full channel real-time monitoring
-Live monitoring, recording, playback, backup, remote access at the same time
-Multi channel playback
-Variable events notification to e-mail, buzzer or PC Client system

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2-3 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS AND FUNCTION
2-3-1 Front Panel
(1) LED
- REC : Recording status (When recording is on, the red light is blinking)
- PWR : System Power On/Off (When power is on, the green light is lit up)
(2) USB 2.0 PORT
- USB2.0 connector
(3) POWER BUTTON
- System Power On/Off
(4) NUMERIC & CHARACTER
- Input for numeric & character
(5) MENU
- Displays on the menu on the screen
(6) SEARCH
- Entering search mode directly
(7) PLAY()
- Playback on the recorded data

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- one more button on play mode, fast forward will be executed
(8) REWIND ()W
- Playback on the reverse
(9) PAUSE (▌▌)
- To freeze picture on playback mode and live mode.
(10) STOP / EJECT ( █)
- To stop playback and go back to live mode.
-To eject CD-RW
(11) REC (●)
- It starts & stop manual recording of relevant camera in a full screen live mode.
(12) VOL (▲▼)
-To make the volume up and down.
(13) AUDIO (8/16CH Only)
- When user select “audio” key, available audio will be switched. Note : The audio is
available only for the first 4 cameras. ( Cam 1 to 4 )
(14) ARROW KEY
- Curse shifting on the menu
- Shows the divided screen
(15) SELECT
- Menu selection

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2-3-2 Rear Panel
(1) Video Input (BNC)
- 16 Camera input (1.0 v p-p, 75Ω)
(2) Video Out (BNC / S-VIDEO / VGA)
- Composite Output through BNC / S-VIDEO / VGA ( 8/16 Only)
(3) Line Audio Input
- 4 Audio Input through line
(4) Audio Output
- 1 Audio Output
(5) RS232
- 1 Serial Communication
(6) Network Port (RJ-45)
- Available to monitor live screen and recorded data on the HDD through Internet or LAN
(7) DIP switch (NTSC/PAL Video Selection)
-Selectable either NTSC or PAL

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(08) RS422 / 485 (8/16CH Only)
- 1 Serial Communication for Pan / Tilt Camera
(09) Alarm/Sensor
- Alarm / 4 Sensor input / 1 output port
(10) AC Power
- AC 110~240 V (Free Voltage)
ATTENTION
When the video format is changed, the system should be re-booted
The video format should be selected before booting
Default Passwords
The default password is “00000000”. Password is required if you need to power down or stop
recording, a prompt will be displayed asking for password.
Web Client
User ID “admin” (not case sensitive). Admin ID cannot be changed. This is full administrator ID.
Password “00000000”

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2-3-3 System Connection Diagram
CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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2-3-4. Remote Control
Power Turns Power for unit ON/OFF
Rec Start & Stop Recording
~ Key for figure and character
PTZ Enter Pan/Tilt/Zoom mode
OSD Operating OSD ON/OFF
SEQ Initiates automatic channel scan
LOG Direct access to Log list
INFO Direct access to System Info.
ID Reserved
MUTE Audio Mute
AUDIO Available audio switching
MENU Enter system menu
SEARCH
Brings up the Playback Search
mode
ARROW &
SPLIT
Key moving left, right, up and down.
Also, Screen split display shows
VOL”+,-“ Up, down volume
CH “+,-“ Up, down channel(s)
() Play(or fast forward)
 Reverse play
II Pause
█Stops video playback

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2-3-5. OSD Description
:
Recordin
g
on
N: It shows the recording Mode.(Normal)
* 16/8channel doesn’t show recording icon as 4 channel.
HD :34%, This shows how much as a percentage is
occupied on the Hard Disk Drive
12-31-2004 12:00:00 : It shows the system date & time
This screen shows “Alarm
recording mode / Motion
recording mode/ Power loss”/
Video Loss”.

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3. . M ME EN NU U- -
3-1.Menutree
Dis
p
la
y
Set
Recordin
g
Set
S
y
stem Set
Monitor Adjustment (4CH Only)
Camera Covert
Camera Name
Set Display Sequence
Event Clear
CH/FPS/QUALITY
Setup Alarm/Motion
(area/sensitivity)
Post Alarm/Motion Duration
Global Parameter
Normal Recording
Alarm Recording
Motion Recording
Schedule Recording
Audio Recording
Basic
Disk Format
Password Change
Client Account
Program Update
Main Menu
Repeat Recording
Setup Schedule
Watermark
Date Format
Initialization
Date/Time
Language
Recording On/Off
Sensor
Information
Add New Account
Delete Account
Record Resolution
Save and exit
Save and exit
P.T. Z
OSD On/Off
Focus
Setup
Pan/Tilt/Zoom

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Network Set Use Dynamic IP-No
Use Dynamic IP-Yes
Date/Time Search
Calendar Search
Backu
p
Search
E-Mail Registration
E-Mail Report
Notification Out
Event Notification
Alarm Out
Beep
E-Mail
Log
IP address
Gate Way
Net Mask
DNS Server
DVR Port
Web Server Port
Save and Exit
Domain Name :
User Name :
Password :
DDNS Status check
Save and Exit
F.F. : Exclusive / AVI
B.D. : CD/DVD-R
/Flash
Duration :

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3-2 Main Menu
NOTE
Before using, be sure to setup the unit properly.
This system will ask a Password when user press the menu button on the front while the system is on.
This Below menu will be shown when we put a correct password. (default is 00000000)
Please use UP () or DOWN () on the front cover to move to next menu. To move to the
submenu, use the “SELECT” button.
Display Set
Monitor Adjustment- (4CH Only)
It controls the verticality and horizontality of live picture. With the background screen shown, use
Left (), Right (), Up (▲), Down (▼) button for setting the location.
MAIN MENU
DISPLAY SET
RECORDING SET
SYSTEM SET
NETWORK SET
EVENT NOTIFICATION
DISPLAY SET
MONITOR ADJUSTMENT (4CH Only)
CAMERA COVERT
CAMERA NAME
OSD ON/OFF
SET DISPLAY SEQUENCE(8/16CH Only)
EVENT CLEAR

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RECORDING SET
GLOBAL PARAMETER
NORMAL RECORDING
ALARM RECORDING
MOTION RECORDING
SCHEDULE RECORDING
RECORDING ON/OFF
Camera Covert
It allows hidden Camera, which mean, even live monitoring screen isn’t shown on the screen
(just blue screen), the recording (if recording is “ON” condition) is activating. Note: When covert
feature is active and if you watch the cameras from your DVR remotely as an administrator, you
still be able to watch the camera.
Camera Name
Camera title can be written on the screen.
OSD On/Off
OSD On/Off: Selecting whether the OSD is On/Off
Set Display Sequence
Sequence dwell time can be selected among 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60 sec. When you select “Start
Full or Quad Display Sequence”, monitor switch will be started (or select “SEQ” button on the
remote control).
Event Clear
To erase OSD characters related with events.
Recording Set
This system will ask a Password when user press the
Recording Set button. (default is 00000000)
In our system, all recorded data can be saved in the
format of watermark or scrambling when user
select “watermark :On”So, After downloading the saved
data you want to check , user can confirm it whether is
changed by someone using our PC software we
provided
SET DISPLAY SEQUENCE
FULL DISPLAY SEQUENCE
QUAD DISPLAY SEQUENCE
START FULL DISPLAY SEQUENCE
START QUAD DISPLAY SEQUENCE

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Global Parameter
All the setup values for Audio/ Repeat/ Watermark / Resolution will be applied globally to all
channels.
Normal Recording
It executes the continuous recording according to the designated set-up value.
Alarm recording
It executes the recording when sensor is taken.
Motion recording
It executes the recording when motion is captured.
Schedule recording
It executes the recording as per the programmed time table.
Recording On/Off
Turn ON/OFF of Alarm /Motion /Schedule recording
NOTE
“Instant playback” (direct playback via , not search mode) is available. The file is created on the
unit of 500Mbyte