Digimerge D2216 Series Instruction Manual

Copyright ©2008 Digimerge Technologies Inc.
Professional Integrated
Surveillance System
22” LCD Monitor with Integrated 16 Channel
Digital Video Recorder & Multi-Function Display
Installation / User Manual
English Version 1.0
Model:
D2216 Series

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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
The lightning flash 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 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 appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Thank you for purchasing the LCD / 16 Channel Integrated DVR. Digimerge is committed to providing
our customers with a high quality, reliable security product.
This system offers a whole new level of security surveillance to the consumer market. Combining the
latest word in LCD displays, Digital Video Recording and CCTV Design, the system does more than
simply provide the sharpest video imaging (under any condition), large capacity video storage and
unparalleled ease of system control – it’s also made to provide the longest trouble free service with an
array of built-in diagnostics and commercial grade CCTV component design.
To learn more about the LCD / 16 Channel Integrated DVR, and to learn about our complete range of
accessory products, please visit our website at:
http://www.digimerge.com
Please visit us on the web for the most current Manuals, Quick Start
Guides and Firmware. Additional Language Manuals are also available at:
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Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards
In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture process of your video
product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility too.
This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video
product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before operating and using your video product.
Installation
1. Read and Follow Instructions - All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the
video product is operated. Follow all operating
instructions.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - Comply with all warnings on the
video product and in the operating instructions.
4. Polarization - Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet
5. .Power Sources - This video product should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your location, consult
your video dealer or local power company. For video
products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
6. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets of
extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire
or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension
cords, frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire
insulation, and broken plugs are dangerous. They
may result in a shock or fire hazard. Periodically
examine the cord, and if its appearance indicates
damage or deteriorated insulation, have it replaced
by your service technician.
7. Power-Cord Protection - 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 cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the video product.
8. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the case are
provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation
of the video product and to protect it from
overheating. These openings must not be blocked
or covered. The openings should never be blocked
by placing the video equipment on a bed, sofa, rug,
or other similar surface. This video product should
never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register. This video product should not be placed in
a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the video
product manufacturer’s instructions have been
followed.
9. Attachments - Do not use attachments unless
recommended by the video product manufacturer as
they may cause a hazard.
10. Water and Moisture - Do not use this video product
near water. For example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool and the like.
Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline
operated equipment or accessories connected to
this unit should bear the UL listing mark of CSA
certification mark on the accessory itself and should
not be modified so as to defeat the safety features.
This will help avoid any potential hazard from
electrical shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified
service personnel.
11. Accessories - Do not place this video equipment
on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, or table. The video
equipment may fall, causing serious
damage to the video product. Use
this video product only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the
manufacturer or sold with the video
product. Any mounting of the product
should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions and use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.

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Important Safeguards
Service
12. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video
equipment yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
13. Conditions Requiring Service - Unplug this video
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions.
A. When the power supply cord or plug is
damaged.
B. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the video product.
C. If the video product has been exposed to rain
or water.
D. If the video product does not operate normally
by following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the video product to its normal
operation.
E. If the video product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
F. When the video product exhibits a distinct
change in performance. This indicates a need for
service.
14. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are
required, have the service technician verify that the
replacements used have the same safety
characteristics as the original parts. Use of
replacements specified by the video product
manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
15. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this video product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks recommended
by the manufacturer to determine that the video
product is in safe operating condition.
16. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The cameras provided
with this system should be mounted to a wall or
ceiling only as instructed in this guide, using the
provided mounting brackets.
17. Heat - The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
Use
18. Cleaning - Unplug the video product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
19. Product and Cart Combination - Video and cart
combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the video product and car combination to
overturn.
20. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects for
any kind into this video product through openings as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or
“short-out” parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video
product.
21. Lightning - For added protection for this video
product during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage
to the video product due to lightning and power line
surges.

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General Precautions
FCC CLASS B NOTICE
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 in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the instruction, 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 to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the equipment on
and off), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna
zIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver
zConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected
zConsult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for assistance
DIGIMERGE TECHNOLOGIES INC.
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NOTE
This equipment has been certified and found to comply with the limits regulated by FCC, EMC, and LVD. Therefore, it
is designated to provide reasonable protection against interference and will not cause interference with other appliance
usage.
However, it is imperative that the user follows this manuals guidelines to avoid improper usage which may result in
damage to the unit, electrical shock and fire hazard injury
In order to improve the feature functions and quality of this product, the specifications are subject to change without
notice from time to time.
General Precautions
1. All warnings and instructions of this manual should be followed
2. Remove the plug from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid aerosol detergents. Use a water dampened cloth
for cleaning
3. Do not use this unit in humid or wet places
4. Keep enough space around the unit for ventilation. Slots and openings in the storage cabinet should not be blocked
5. During lightning storms, or when the unit is not used for a long time, disconnect the power supply, antenna, and cables
to protect the unit from electrical surge

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INTEGRATED LCD/DVR UNIT FEATURES
INTEGRATED LCD/DVR UNIT FEATURES
Monitor
• 22” Wide screen LCD with user selectable aspect ratio (Wide 16:9, Standard 4:3)
• Professional Grade High Resolution (1680x1050) Glossy LCD panel
• VGA Input - use your LCD Display as a PC monitor
• USB picture frame feature - display digital pictures from a USB flash drive
• Entertainment Component Video input (YPbPr)
• Spot Video Out supports a connection to another monitor to display video in a different location (e.g. Public View
Monitor)
• Multiple control options; front panel buttons, remote control, mouse, remote software
• Tri-lingual On Screen Display (English, Spanish, French)
• Video Tutorial for camera installation and system set up
• Screen saver for energy efficiency
• Wall mountable (VESA standard)
• Stand with cable management solution
• Environmentally friendly, recyclable packaging material
DVR
• 16 Channels with Pentaplex operation - View, Record, Playback, Back Up & Remotely Control the system
simultaneously
• MPEG4 Digital Video Compression - small file sizes without compromising video quality
• Recording Frames Per Second (FPS): 240/200 (NTSC/PAL) @ 352X240
• Recording Resolution: 704x480, 704x240, 352x240(NTSC), 704x576, 704x288, 352x288(PAL)
• Custom recording for each camera
• Covert Camera - record without displaying camera image
• Continuous Recording with Motion Event logging for easy event searching
• Selectable 4 channel audio recording & Programmable motion detection
• Pre-Event Recording of a preset amount of time before motion triggers the recording to see activities leading up
to an event
• Hard Drive with SATA interface, 100% duty cycle for optimal performance in the commercial video security market.
Expandable up to 750GB
• S.M.A.R.T HDD Support (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology): Auto Detection / Recovery to
ensure the HDD is functioning properly at all times
• Supports external USB: Hard Drive, Optical Drive (DVD-RW, CDRW) and Flash Drive
• Scheduled back up to an external USB storage and Network Storage Using FTP
• Watermarking of video files to encrypt the data
• 8 Programmable Alarm Inputs, 1 Relay Alarm output
• Pan/Tilt/Zoom Camera Control: RS-485 interface
• Network Protocol: TCP/IP, DDNS and Web

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Getting Started .......................................................................................... 9
Tips & Tricks - Useful System Information .............................................. 10
Front Panel ............................................................................................. 12
Side Panel - USB Ports ........................................................................... 13
Rear Panel .............................................................................................. 14
Using the Octopus Cable ........................................................................ 16
Camera Installation ................................................................................. 17
Multi-Function Display - Monitor Modes .................................................. 20
MODE 1: Digital Video Recorder Mode
Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Mode (Mode 1) ........................................ 21
DVR Mode - Remote Control Usage ....................................................... 22
Front Panel Navigation Controls ............................................................. 23
Mouse Control ......................................................................................... 23
On-Screen Display Menu ........................................................................ 24
System Display ....................................................................................... 25
Menu Navigation Controls & Tips ........................................................... 26
System Setup Controls ........................................................................... 27
Display Menu .......................................................................................... 30
Camera Menu ......................................................................................... 35
Sound Menu ............................................................................................ 38
System Menu .......................................................................................... 39
Firmware Update ................................................................................ 42-43
Event / Sensor ........................................................................................ 45
Disk Management ................................................................................... 47
Recording Menu Controls ....................................................................... 49
Simple Recording Mode .......................................................................... 50
Advanced Recording ............................................................................... 51
Archiving ................................................................................................. 56
Search ..................................................................................................... 59
MODE 2: VGA Mode
VGA Mode (Mode 2) ............................................................................... 61
VGA Mode - Remote Control Usage ....................................................... 62

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
MODE 3: Component Mode
Component Mode (Mode 3) .................................................................... 63
Component Mode - Remote Control Usage ............................................ 64
MODE 4: Picture Frame Mode
Picture Frame Mode (Mode 4) ................................................................ 65
Picture Frame Mode - Remote Control Usage ........................................ 66
Picture Frame - Menu ............................................................................. 67
Monitor - Menu Settings .......................................................................... 69
Appendicies
System Specifications - Appendix #1 ...................................................... 73
DigiClient 4.0 Software Requirements - Appendix #2 ............................. 75
Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3 ............................................. 76
Using the Auto Email Feature - Appendix #4 .......................................... 88
Recommended Tips for System Setup - Appendix #5 ............................ 92
Listen-in Audio - Appendix #6 ................................................................. 99
Playback Of Previously Recorded Data - Appendix #7 ......................... 100
Setting Auto-Recording to OFF - Appendix #8 ..................................... 102
Setting up Motion Recording - Appendix #9 ......................................... 104
Using the Storage Calculator - Appendix #10 ....................................... 107
Hard Drive Replacement - Appendix #11 ............................................. 108
Connecting a Spot-Out Monitor - Appendix #12 ................................... 110
Connecting Motion / Alarm Device - Appendix #13 .............................. 111
Connecting PTZ Cameras - Appendix #14 ........................................... 112
Full Connectivity Diagram - Appendix #15 ............................................ 113
Limited Warranty ................................................................................... 114

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Getting Started
Getting Started
The system comes with the following components:
* HARD DRIVE SIZE VARIES BY SPECIFIC MODEL. PLEASE REFER TO
YOUR PACKAGE FOR CONTENT DETAILS.
CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE COMPLETE
SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE.
REMOTE CONTROL ETHERNET
CABLE
POWER ADAPTER
INTEGRAGTED LCD/DVD WITH
PRE-INSTALLED HARD DRIVE*
MANUALS, QUICK START
GUIDE & SOFTWARE CD
MOUSE CLEANING CLOTH OCTOPUS CABLE

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Tips & Tricks - Useful System Information
Tips & Tricks - Useful System Information
The following Tips & Tricks contain useful information about your System:
• Your default System Password is 1234. This password may be required when entering menus,
reviewing Recorded Data, Archiving, PTZ, and for Remote Access. You can change this
password in the System Menu.
• Make sure to set up your DATE & TIME prior to starting Recording. These settings are very
important to maintain system data accuracy.
• The SPOT OUT option on the System does NOT display exactly what is shown on the Monitor
screen - the spot out will show individual cameras in Sequence Mode, based on Menu Settings.
• Picture in Picture (PIP) behaves in different ways, depending on MODE:
zWhen in VGA Mode, the PIP will display the DVR Screen.
zWhen in Component Mode, the PIP will display the DVR Screen.
zWhen in Picture Frame Mode, the PIP will display the DVR Screen.
zA PIP Screen will NOT be displayed when the Installation Guide Video is playing
zWhen in DVR Mode, the REVERSE-PIP will display the Component, Video or VGA Input. This function
could be used to watch a Movie or view your PC Screen while still monitoring the Live Video display.
• When setting up the System for Remote Access, it is very important to turn off the System,
CONNECT THE ETHERNET CABLE to the system and to the Router, and then turn the
System back on again. If the cable is connected while the System is on, it will not properly
get Network Information from the Router.
• If you are experiencing difficulties accessing your System remotely, press the INFO Button
on the Remote Control -or- the Enter Button on the Front Panel to display the System
Information. The IP ADDRESS SHOULD NOT BE 127.0.0.1 - if it is, your system network
settings are not correct. Please see the Network section of this manual for details.
• To listen to AUDIO IN PLAYBACK MODE, make sure to maximize the selected channel to
full screen. Audio will NOT play when playback is in split screen mode.
• When EDITING SYSTEM SETTINGS, it is important to note the color of your Highlight Box.
When the highlight box is in GREEN, it indicates that the option is available for editing. When
the highlight box is in ORANGE, it indicates that the option is in active editing mode, and the
setting can be changed.
• Use the PAGE UP / PAGE DOWN ifcons to switch
between Cameras 1~8 and cameras 9~16in some
configuration menus.
Orange Highlight - Indicates that the option is in
active editing mode.
Green Highlight - Indicates that the option is available
for editing. Once the option is highlighted, press the
ENTER key to edit the option (highlights changes to
Orange).

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Tips & Tricks - Useful System Information
System Startup / Shutdown
System Loading Sequence
• Press the POWER button located on the front panel of the System to start the unit, or press
the Power Button on the Remote Control.
• The System will perform a Hard Drive check
The unit will initially load to a split screen view,
displaying all channels (if available). Empty
channels will be displayed in Blue.
NOTE: If a new HARD DRIVE is detected, the
system will prompt you to FORMAT the drive. If
you do not choose to format the HARD DRIVE, the
drive will not be detected by the system.
If you choose to FORMAT a drive in this way, the
drive will no longer be readable by a regular PC
without using the HARD DRIVE VIEWER software
included on the CD provided with this unit. Please
see the Appendices for details on Hard Drive format.
Monitor Display Shutoff
• Press the Power Button on the front panel or remote control for one second to turn off the
monitor only.
• The System will continue to record while the monitor is off.
• The LED indicators on the front of the System will remain ON.
• The monitor shutoff can be automatically set using the Screen Saver settings in the System
Menu.
System Shutdown
• Press and hold the Power Button on the front
panel or remote control for three seconds
to turn off the System, or select Shutdown
from the Mouse Menu. Enter the Admin
Password (1234 by default).
• Only the ADMIN can turn the unit ON/OFF.
• The System will NOT continue to record
while the unit is off.
• The LED indicators on the front of the
System will be OFF. System Shutdown Prompt

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Front Panel
Front Panel
1. SYSTEM POWER BUTTON - Press the System Power button to turn the Monitor display ON/
OFF. Press and hold the button to turn the DVR ON/OFF.
2. MULTI-FUNCTION MENU MODES - Press the Multi-Function Menu button to switch between
monitor modes:
• DVR Mode - Displays the DVR with live camera
view.
• VGA Mode - Displays the device connected to
the VGA Port on the monitor (i.e. Computer).
• Component Mode - Displays the device
connected to the component green, blue, and
red inputs (Y/Pb/Pr) in high resolution (i.e.
DVD Player).
• Picture Frame Mode - Displays jpg images
from a USB Thumbstick on the monitor as still
images. Images cannot exceed 1600x1200 pixels.
• Installation Guide - Displays the system installation video.
3. SETUP MENU - Press the Setup Button to display the System Menu (in DVR Mode), the Monitor
Configuration Setup Menu (in VGA or Component Mode) or the Picture Frame Setup Menu (in
Picture Frame mode).
1. System Power Button
5. Navigation & Enter
2. Multi-Function Modes
6. Power LED
3. Setup Menu
6. Recording LED
4. Return Button
8. Network Connection LED
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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Side Panel - USB Ports
Front Panel
4. RETURN BUTTON - Exits a menu and returns the screen to the default view for the selected
Mode.
5. NAVIGATION & ENTER CONTROLS - Use the Navigation controls to move Up, Down, Left
and Right in menus, and press Enter to select options.
6. POWER LED - Indicates that the system is ON/OFF (RED LED).
7. REC LED - Indicates that the system is currently recording (when the RED LED is ON).
8. NET LED - Indicates that a remote connection has been made to the unit (over the Network)
when the RED LED is ON.
Side Panel - USB Ports
The USB Ports provide a connection point for a USB PC Mouse,
USB Flash Drives (thumbsticks) and USB Hard Drives.
• Use a Mouse for navigating in DVR and Picture Frame modes.
• Connect a USB Thumbstick or USB Hard Drive or Optical
Drive (CD-RW/DVD-RW) for system Archive Backup.
• Add jpg pictures to a USB Thumbstick to use the Monitor as
a Picture Frame display.
1. System Power Button
5. Navigation & Enter
2. Multi-Function Modes
6. Power LED
3. Setup Menu
6. Recording LED
4. Return Button
8. Network Connection LED
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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Rear Panel
Rear Panel
1. 6 PIN DIN VIDEO INPUTS - Channel 1-4 Camera inputs (for cameras with 6
Pin DIN connections).
Cameras with 6 Pin DIN connections draw power from the System - additional
power adapters are not needed.
2. BNC VIDEO INPUTS - Channel 1-8 camera inputs (used to connect Cameras with BNC
connection type). Cameras with BNC connections require an additional power adaptor.
3. OCTOPUS CABLE INPUT - Connect the Octopus Cable to the system to add an additional 8
cameras (CH 9~16).
4. VGA INPUT - Connect a PC (or other devices with a VGA Output) to the System. The System
will perform as a Computer Monitor (when in VGA Mode).
5. COMPONENT VIDEO IN - Connect a DVD Player, Set Top Box or Satellite Receiver to the
component Video Inputs (Y/Pb/Pr).
6. COMPONENT AUDIO IN - Connect a DVD Player, Set Top Box or Satellite Receiver to the
component Audio Inputs (Audio in Left/Right Channels). The Component (Composite) Output
must be turned ON on most DVD Players before connection to the System.
7. RELAY / PTZ / RS-232 BLOCK - These terminals are used to send a signal to a secondary
device or control PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) type cameras.
2. BNC Video Inputs 4. VGA IN Port3. Octopus Cable Input
5. Component Video IN 7. Relay / PTZ / RS-232 8. Ethernet
9. Power (DC 12V) 11. Spot Out10. Audio Inputs 12. Audio Out
13. Alarm Block
6. Component Audio IN
1. DIN Video Inputs
1 2 3 4 6 7 85
10 11 12 13
9

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Rear Panel
Rear Panel
8. ETHERNET PORT - Connects the monitor to a router for connection to the internet. Refer to
Appendix #3 for Remote Connection setup.
9. DC INPUT - Connect the AC power using the power cord provided with the unit from the monitor
to an electrical outlet
10. RCA AUDIO INPUTS - Channel 1-4 Audio inputs (for BNC type cameras with standard RCA
Audio output)
11. SPOT OUT - Video Output port to connect the unit to a Monitor or TV. This feature is used for
situations in which you want to have the system in a back room while still displaying images to
the public eye, for theft deterrence or advertising purposes.
12. AUDIO OUT - Audio Output port to connect the unit to a secondary audio device (i.e. Speakers).
13. ALARM FUNCTION TERMINALS (INPUT/OUTPUT) - These terminals are used to connect
external alarm devices such as a motion sensor, door/alarm sensor, or time lapse VCR for Alarm
Recording. Refer to the appendices for Alarm Block Configuration.
2. BNC Video Inputs 4. VGA IN Port3. Octopus Cable Input
5. Component Video IN 7. Relay / PTZ / RS-232 8. Ethernet
9. Power (DC 12V) 11. Spot Out10. Audio Inputs 12. Audio Out
6. Component Audio IN
13. Alarm Block
1 2 3 4 6 7 85 9
10 11 12 13
1. DIN Video Inputs

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Using the Octopus Cable
Using the Octopus Cable
The Octopus Cable (provided with the system) allows 8 additional cameras to be added to the
system.
1. Connect the cable to the Input located on the back of the System
2. Attach BNC Type cameras to the cables. Each cable is labelled with a channel number.
Once the cable and cameras are attached to they System, use the menu to configure the camera
settings and recording options.
Connect to the System Connect to BNC Cameras

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Camera Installation
Camera Installation
Before you install a camera, carefully plan where and how you will position it, and where you will
route the cable that connects the camera to the System.
Installation Warnings:
• Select a location for the camera that provides a clear view of the area you want to monitor,
which is free from dust, and is not in line-of-sight to a strong light source or direct sunlight.
• Plan the cables’ route so that it is not close to power or telephone lines, transformers,
microwave ovens or other electrical equipment that could interfere with the system.
• Select a location for the camera that has an ambient temperature between 14°F~113°F
(-10°C~45°C)
• If you plan to install the camera in a location that has conditions not recommended in this
manual, consult with a professional installer and consider use of a separate camera cover
or housing
• Before starting permanent installation, have another person hold the camera for you while
you verify its performance by observing the image on the monitor.
Camera Stand Installation:
1. Attach the pedestal to the ceiling, wall or other surface by the base using the provided
screws.
2. The mounting bracket must be attached to
a structural device such as a wall stud or
ceiling rafter using the supplied screws.
3. Attach the camera to the pedestal. Adjust
the angle of the camera, and tighten the
thumbscrew to set the position
NOTE: The Camera can be attached to the stand
using the screw point on the top or the bottom (to
maintain proper camera alignment). This prevents
the image from becoming inverted.
* Camera model may not be exactly as shown.
*

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Camera Installation
Connecting BNC Cameras
1. Connect the Extension cable to the Camera and System:
A. Connect the Barrel Power connector to a power
adaptor.
B. Connect the BNC connector to an available BNC
Port of the System.
C. Connect the Male Power connector to the Camera.
D. Connect the BNC connector to the Camera.
2. Connect the Power Adaptor to a wall outlet.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The ends of the extension cable are NOT the same - one end has a Male
power port, and the other has a Female power port. Before permanently running the Camera
Extension Cable, make sure that the cable has been oriented between the Camera and the unit
correctly.
Camera Connection Diagram
Male Power Port - The
male power port end of the
Extension cable connects to
the Camera.
Female Power Port - The
female power port end of
the Extension cable con-
nects to the Power Adaptor.

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Camera Installation
Connecting DIN Cameras
1. Connect the female end of the supplied DIN extension cable to the camera.
NOTE: Confirm that the arrows on the DIN Camera
Cable and the DIN Extension cable are pointed
together when connecting the cable. If the pins in the
DIN Cable are bent, the Camera will NOT function.
2. Connect the male end of the supplied DIN extension cable to an open DIN camera input on the
back of the System. Continue connecting additional DIN cameras.
NOTE: The arrow on the DIN Camera should be facing up when connecting the DIN Extension
Cable to the System.
* Camera Model may not be exactly as shown.
*

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Multi-Function Display - Monitor Modes
Multi-Function Display - Monitor Modes
This system contains a multi-function display, which allows the system to function in several
modes:
• Mode 1: DVR Mode - Displays the DVR
with live camera view.
• Mode 2: VGA Mode - Displays the
device connected to the VGA Port on
the monitor (i.e. Computer).
• Mode 3: Component Mode - Displays
the device connected to the component green,
blue, and red inputs (Y/Pb/Pr) in high resolution
(i.e. DVD Player, Set Top Box or Satellite
Receiver).
• Mode 4: Picture Frame Mode - Displays jpg
images from a USB Thumbstick on the monitor as
still images.
• Mode 5: Installation Guide - Displays the system
installation video.
For more information on the use and settings for a specific mode, please refer to the associated
section in this manual for details.
NOTE: The System will continue to record while in other modes. This provides an advanced level
of Covert Surveillance