Digital Equipment E Series User manual

Performance Digital Video Recorder
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Operations Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions -All the safety, operating and installation
instructions should be read before operating the unit.
2. Keep these instructions -The safety, operating and installation
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings -All warnings on the unit and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions -All operating and use instructions should
be followed.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water -for example, in an
unprotected outdoor installation; or any area which is classified as a
wet location.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth -Unplug the unit from the outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
7. Do not block cooling fans and install in a well ventilated area.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9. Ensure horizontal mounting.
10. Avoid excess vibrations to the unit.
11. Do not stack the DVR unit(s).
12. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
13. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
14. Plug unit into a reliable power source.
15. A UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) with power surge
protection is strongly recommended.

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Performance DVR
Operations Manual
Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Specifications and Features Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1. DVR Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2. DVR Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3. Storage Calculations . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3. Front panel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1. Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2. Function Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4. Basic System Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.1. Turn on/off the recorder . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 9
4.2. Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.3. Sensor Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.4. PTZ Control . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.5. Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5. DVR Menu and Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.1. Enter/Exit the Operation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.2. Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 11
5.3. Disk Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.4. Configuration . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.5. Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.6. Back Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.7. Admin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6. System Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.1. Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.2. RS232 Connection..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.3. PTZ and Sensor Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.4. RS-485 port connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.5. Serial Port Connection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7. Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.1. Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.2. Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.3. Hard Disk Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8. Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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1. Introduction
Embedded Digital recorder for security
applications
The Embeded E-Series DVR is video recording device that can
record multiple cameras, while simultaneously providing Real Time
Viewing, Recording, Playback, Backup and Remote Transmission.
The DVR has comprehensive recording and playback facilities for
viewing stored video at extremely high quality
resolution/compression. Once set up, all recording takes place in the
background with no operator intervention. Maximum recording rates
of 30 fps (NTSC) and 25 fps (PAL) per channel are guaranteed with
all cameras. The recording rate and image resolution are also
selectable per camera.
All models have sensor inputs and relay outputs to integrate the DVR
with security handling and telemetry control. Sensor functions
include motion detection in user-definable areas of the image on any
camera input. The unit can be easily operated and programmed via
the front panel control keys with on screen display menu or remote
control. One monitor output provides full-screen, quad and multi-
screen viewing, another additional output is for a spot/alarm monitor.
An optional CD/DVD writer or USB key can be connected for
archiving data.
Operations over network using Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) or
using the Remote Client Software installed on the PC, one can view,
playback and configuration. Five simultaneous users can control
multiple dvr’s. The E series includes an authenticity check for both
local and remote playback.
The E-Series DVR has ATM/POS integration.
Versions
There are three “Real-Time” models; 4-channel, 8-channel and 16-
channel, each with various storage capacities and Real-Time
Viewing/Recording.
Setup
An administrator configures the DVR, initially. Access to the
configuration functions is normally password protected. Setup
options can either allow or restrict the functions available to the
operator (i.e. the number of multi-screen views can be limited).
Search and playback functions can also be password protected,
allowing the system to be configured in different ways for multiple
operators. All possible operator facilities are described in this manual
but some of these may not be available to you.

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2. Specifications and Features
Overview
2.1. DVR Specifications
Parameter 4 Channel 8 Channel 16 Channel
Processor AMD ELANSC520/133 embedded microprocessor
Operation
system Real-time operation system -RTOS
Video input
4 Channel
(NTSC/PAL)
BNC 1.0VP-P
75?
8 Channel
(NTSC/PAL)
BNC 1.0VP-P
75?
16 Channel
(NTSC/PAL)
BNC 1.0VP-P
75?
Video output 1 Channel PAL/NTSC BNC 1.0VP-P 75? video
signal
Audio input 4 Channel 200- 1000mv10K?
(BNC)
8 Channel 200-
1000mv10K?
(BNC)
8 Channel 200-
1000mv10K?
(BNC)
Audio output 1 Channel 2000mv 1K? (BNC)
Video display
1(Full Screen)
& 4(Quad)
window
displays
1(Full Screen),
4(Quad), 9
(3x3) window
displays
1(Full Screen),
4(Quad), 9
(3x3),16 (4x4)
window
displays
Video standard
NTSC 525 line, 60f/s –PAL 625 line, 50f/s
System
resource Real-time recording,multi channel playback and network operation simultaneous (Triplex)
Image
resolution Real-time monitor 704×576, playback 352×288, VGA output 720×576
Motion
detection
Area setting: multiple detection areas on the screen;
detection sense setting: 3 levels detection sense for
each area
Video
compression H.264 CBR (fixed frame rate); H.264VBR (variable frame rate)
Audio
compression Audio -ADPCM 28.8 Mb/hour G.729 -3.6 Mb/hour Video -40-460 Mb/hour
Image
compression
rate
352×288CIF format -176×144QCIF format -
704×576 4CIF format.
Video recording
speed Real-time mode: NTSC 1f/s -30f/s for each channel
adjustable. PAL 1f/s -25f/s for each channel
adjustable;
Image quality 6 selectable levels
Hard Disk
Expansion Contains 4 IDE ports, able to install 6 Hard Drives with one CD-RW / DVR-RW
HDD space
used Audio -ADPCM 28.8Mb/hour G.729 -3.6Mb/hour Video -40-460Mb/hour
Sensor input 8 channel voltage sensor input –5 to 15V DC
necessary for the sensor input.
Sensor output
3 channels output, -output in open/close contact or
controllable -12V output -
Alarm relay 30VDC 1A, 125VAC 0.5A -relay output.
Network
connection RJ45 10M/100M Ethernet connection
Pan-tilt control
RS485
Power 110VAC/220VAC
Power
consumption 60W 75W 90W
Working
temperature 10°C –55°C
Working
humidity 10% -90% Relative
Barometric
pressure 86kpa -106kpa
Size 2U standard industrial case 441mm (Wide) x
430mm (Deep) x 89mm (High)
Weight 11KG in Box

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2.2. DVR Features
-Real-time Monitor (Video Displays)
•1 VGA port for video output to PC Type Monitor and 2Video
output port to Video Monitor.
•Single window (Full Screen) /4 windows (Quad) /9 windows
(3x3)/16 window (4x4) monitor displays.
-Compression Method
•Multiple video compression modes: H.264fixed frame
variable frame.
•4/8/16-channel audio/video real-time compression,
independent hardware compression for each channel, stable
synchronization of sound and image.
-Storage
•Internally can hold 6IDE -compatible large capacity Harddisk
(HDD)
•Alternative HDD operations that will reduce the power
consumption and heat emission.
•Overwrite (FIFO) and Stop (HDD Full) modes for DVR HDD
recording.
-Back-up
•Built-in CD-RW driver to back up records onto CD-R disks,
upgradeable to DVR-RW drive.
•USB port for external back up of records.
•Download the files on DVR to local PC through network.
-Play and Record
•Supports multiplexed operation: live monitor, record, search
for downloading, one channel playback and remote
transmission simultaneously.
•Multiple recording modes: Manual –Schedule –Alarm -
Motion Detection.
Note: Alarm Recording and Motion Detection Recording
have Pre-recording function.
•Playback: With PIP or Multi-Channel Real-Time Monitor.
Playback also available using Network Connection.
•Fast search for reviewing manual recording and alarmed
recording.
•Multiple playback modes: X2, X4 & X8 fast play, pause,
15F/S, 5F/S slow play and frame by frame playback.
•Displays Time/Date during playback.
-Alarm relay
•8 channels external alarm input, video lost alarm and motion
detection alarm.
•Multi channel relay switch alarm output activates alarm relay
and on-site light control.
•Circuit Protection for Alarm inputs and outputs.
-Pan-tilt Control
•Supports Camera Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Functions using
RS485 Communication Protocol.
•Integrates multiple protocols to control various PTZ speed
domes.
-Communication connection port
•DB-25-(25 pin) connection for alarm inputs and PTZ control.
•RS232 port for the connection with keyboard for central
control, or with the computer serial port for system upgrade
and debugging.
•Standard Ethernet port for remote viewing and control.
•Remote real-time monitor through network.
•Pan-tilt-zoom control.
•Record search and real-time playback. Note: playback quality
depends on network conditions. Download records through
network.
•System programming, settings & modification and system
software upgrade available online.
•Remote alarm processing and system log review remotely.
•Embedded TCP/IP protocol and RTOS (Real Time Operating
System) supports Web server direct connection to operate
and control all the above functions.
•Administration mode: Three USER levels for logging in
remotely. Each user login is password protected.

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2.3. Storage Calculations
The HDD Capacities and Recording lengths are determined by
capacity of the installed HDDs and the selected image level.
The following storage time is based on the average use for HDD
space for single channel recording.
Mode Image
level Resolution
Frames
Transmission
Speed Average H
DD
space (/hour)
1352 * 288
30 128 Kb/s 40 MB
2352 * 288
30 256 Kb/s 80 MB
3352 * 288
30 384 Kb/s 120 MB
4352 * 288
30 512 Kb/s 160 MB
5352 * 288
30 768 Kb/s 240 MB
CBR
6352 * 288
30 1 Mb/s 320 MB
Note: Adjustable frame rates, from 1fs to 30f/s can be selected.
User can choose based on own needs.
Using other than 30f/s (Real time), HDD (Hard Disk) space can be
greatly increased.
Following are storage calculation guidelines (in the number of
Days):
Image Quality
30 Fps 1 Ch 4 Ch
8 Ch
1(128 Kb/s ) 128 Kb/s 61 15 8
2(256 Kb/s) 256 Kb/s 30 84
3(384 Kb/s) 384 Kb/s 20 53
4(512 Kb/s) 512 Kb/s 15 42
5(768 Kb/s) 768 Kb/s 10 31
80Gb
HDD
using
CBR
(constant
bit rate) 6(1024 Kb/s) 1024 Kb/s 821
Image
Quality
30 Fps
1Ch
4Ch
8Ch
1 Fps 1Ch
4Ch
8Ch
1116kb/s
67 17 912.5kb/s
621
155
78
2160kb/s
49 12 625kb/s
312
78
39
3212kb/s
37 9544kb/s
176
44
22
4330kb/s
24 6350kb/s
156
39
20
5447kb/s
17 4262kb/s
124
31
16
80Gb
HDD
using
VBR
(variable
bit rate)
6825kb/s
92188kb/s
88 22
11
Image
Quality
2 Fps 1Ch
4Ch
8Ch
3 Fps 1Ch
4Ch
8Ch
125kb/s
311
78 39 44kb/s
176
44
22
244kb/s
176
44 22 45kb/s
172
43
21
350kb/s
156
39 20 55kb/s
140
35
18
463kb/s
124
31 15 84kb/s
92 23
11
578kb/s
100
25 12 100kb/s
76 19
10
80Gb
HDD
using
VBR
(variable
bit rate)
692kb/s
84 21 10 122kb/s
64 16
8
Image
Quality
10 Fps
1Ch
4Ch
8Ch
12 Fps
1Ch
4Ch
8Ch
171kb/s
108
27 14 80kb/s
96 24
12
2109kb/s
72 18 9130kb/s
60 15
7
3133kb/s
60 15 7149kb/s
52 13
6
4175kb/s
44 11 6210kb/s
36 95
5258kb/s
32 84275kb/s
28 74
80Gb
HDD
using
VBR
(variable
bit rate)
6443kb/s
16 42525kb/s
16 42

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3. Front Panel
3.1. Front Panel Controls
1. Power Switch 2. Recording Light 3. Control Cover
4. CD-RW / DVR-RW
5. Onscreen Address
Entry 6. Cursor/Direction Keys
7. IR Remote
Receiver 8. EXIT (Cancel) 9. Enter
10. AUX 11. Power Light 12. Jog Shuttle
13. Rec (Recording
Control) 14. Switch View Mode
15. Replay Last
Selection
16. Rewind 17. Slow Play 18. Play/Pause
19. Fast Forward 20. Jump to Next
Section 21. USB Connector
Note: Outside Ring of the jog shuttle when turning
clockwise is equal to right direction arrow, turning
counter clockwise is equal to left direction arrow; inner
circle turning clockwise equal to down direction and
counter clockwise equal to up direction.

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3.2. Function Details
Order
Key name Logo Function
1Power switch and
indication light POWER Power switch-Power off by pressing the key 4 seconds.
2Recording light LED (Green
)
on numbers If the LED light isGreen, it means the recording is on
3Plastic Cover Dust-proof Cover
4CD-RW / DVD-RW
Used to Back-up records
Left & Right
Arrows tuL & R On screen Cursor Control;
shifting level 1 and level 2 menus;
Left and Right Camera Pan control.
6Up & Down
Arrows pqUp and Down Onscreen Cursor
Control; change setup; change
number; Camera Tilt control.
7IR Remote
receiver Used to receive the remote signal.
Cancels cursor selection.
8Cancel EXIT During playback, restore to real-
timemonitor.
Enter Cursor Selection.
9Enter ENTER Entermainmenu.
In the Full Screen Mode:
Press the key to display the menu
of the Camera PTZ.
When setting Motion Detection
fields, Fn1 Enables Cursor field
selection.
During playback, display the
playback status bar
10 Function Key AUX
During playback work with number
key to realize PIP for the playback
and real-timemonitor.
11 Indication light Indication light
12 Jogshuttle
Direction control: outer Ring for Left
and Rightdirection, inner Ring for
up and down; When in playback,
outer circle can control reverse and
multi-speed play.
13 Record REC Start/stop recording, use with arrow
keys
14 Switch View Mode VIEW Select for Multi-Screen; During
playback, shift between Playback
and Real time display.
15 Play last section 9Play the previous recording file.
17 Slow play ?3 levels of slow play speed
adjustments: (15f/S -5f/S & frame
by frame)
Play/stop
18 Play/stop „/;When in real time mode, press to
enterrecordsearch menu
19 Fast Forward 83 levels of fast play speed-X2 -X4
-X8.
20 Play next section :Playthe next recording file after the
current file.

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4. Basic System Operations
4.1. Turn on/off the recorder
4.1.1. Turn onthe recorder
Plug in the power line; switch on the power button at
the back of the recorder; power indicator light on;
DVR on; default single window for the video output
displays; press Enter the Log-in screen appears on
Monitor; If the starting time is within the
programmed recording time, the system will start
recording function automatically. Channel indicator
lights will indicate the cameras in record mode. The
system will work in a normal manner.
Note: if the system stops during HDD Boot detection,
the HDD may not be installedproperly. Check the
HDD connections (Ribbon and Power Connections)
to fix this problem. *Please unplug the 120VAC
power supply during HDD installation*
4.1.2. Enter the setting menu
Before you enter the menu, you must input the
password. There are two levels of password—User
password and Administrator password.
Administrator password 236461(admin1)
Generaluser password483781(guest1)
With user password you are not allowed to enter
system setting and admin setting.
4.1.3. Turnoff the DVR
Press the POWER key on the front panel for 4
seconds to stop the current operations. Then switch
off the power button at the DVR rear to turn off the
power.
4.1.4. Power off recovery
When the power is cut off abnormally, the recorder
will recall its last state and continue where it left off.
The state indicator light is the same as it was before
the power off.
4.2. Recording
The default recording mode after startup of the DVR is 24 hr
continuous recording for each channel. The User can program
customized recording times for each camera. Instructions for the
different recording modes are as follows:
a) Schedule Recording:
-Enter the menu, and set the timing period for the recording.
See details at Menu>Config>Camera>Schedule
b) Manual Record Selection
-Press “Record” button on the remote controller or “Rec” on the
front panel.
-Check the status of each channel in the recording menu; The
Highlighted channels are in record mode.
-To select the channel to be recorded, press the related number
key. Selected camera # will highlight on your screen. When all
cameras that need to be recorded are selected, press Enter to
begin the recording.
-Repeat above steps and remove the highlight to stop the
camera from recording.
-Press Cancel or EXIT to return without changes.
c) Sensor recording
-Connect the sensor input according to the device connection
and the instructions.
-·Program the related settings in the menu to start Sensor
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d) Motion detection recording
-Record the channel only in need of motion detection. First
confirm whether this channel is programmed in Timing
Recording; if it is, please turn off Schedule Recording for the
selected Camera...
-Program the related settings in the menu to start Motion
detection recording. See details at
Menu>Config>Camera>Motion detection.
4.3. Sensorconnection
-Connect the sensor input according to the device connection
and the instructions.
-Connect the related alarm output relay on the DVR to
associated alarm device. Example: warning lights, siren, etc.
-Program the associated information in the menu. See details at
Menu>Config>Camera>Sensor input
4.4. PTZcontrol
-Confirm the proper connection of the pan-tilt-zoom and
Communication Protocol. Set the Camera address.
-Confirm the proper wiring connection between the PTZ and RS-
485 A & B lines and DVR’s 25-pin port’s A & B lines.
-Set up the programming. See details at
Menu>Config>Camera>PTZ Control
-Select full screen call-up of associated PTZ Camera.
-Press and hold “AUX” on the remote controller or the front
panel to select
-Use direction arrow keys to move and control the selections on
the screen
4.5. Network connection
-Confirm correct network connections between DVR and
computer
-Set the IP address, subnet mask and gateway of the computer
and DVR separately. If there is no router in the network, only the
IP address is needed. If there are routers in the network, please
enter the related gateway and subnet mask.
-Ping ***.***.***.*** the IP address of the DVR to check the link
of the network. A successful reply shall look like (TTL value less
than 64 ms is normal):
Reply from 68.153.205.130: bytes=32 time=31ms TTL=57
-Open IE browser and input the IP address of the DVR you want
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5. DVR Menu and Operations
NOTE: All the numbers in the menu screens can be changed using up and
down arrow, as well as the number keys.
5.1. Enter/Exit the Operation Menu
To enter the main menu of the embedded DVR press Enterbutton.
The system will then prompt for a password.
Default Administrator password is “236461” (admin1).
Default User password is “483781” (guest1).
To exit from the menu press the Exit button.
If you want to log out from the dvr to prevent access without re-
entering the password, select the “EXIT” option from the menu
screen. Also the system will automatically log you out after 5
minutes ofidle time.
5.2. Main Menu
The main menu has the following options on it.
5.3. DISK INFO
The option will open the menu to see information about the hard
drives and the CD burner. It also will allow you to see the disk
usage and recording volume information. The screen will have the
following options on it.
5.3.1. DISK INFORMATION
This screen allows you to check the Hard drive status.
-The “HDD INFO” indicates the number of channels for hard
drives, and the Master and Slave indication below identifies
the channels in use. The “W” marks the location where the
hard drives are installed and the “–“ indicates empty slots.
-“CDRW PROPERTIES” displays a “NO” when no drive is
present otherwise it will show the location of the drive
(example “Index 4 Master”).
-“USB PROPERTIES” indicates the presence of a USB device.
-“MAIN MENU” takes you back to the initial menu screen.
SETUP:
DISK INFO
CONFIG
SEARCH
BACKUP
ADMIN
EXIT
DISK INFO
:
DISK INFO
VOLUME INFO
HDD USE RATE
VERSION
DISK INFORMATION:
HDD INFO: 1 2 3 4 A B C D E F
HDD MASTER: W –––––––––
HDD SLAVE: ––––––––––
CDRW PROPERTIES: NO
USB PROPERTIES:NO
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5.3.2. VOLUME INFO
This screen allows you to check the number of hard drives
available, there combined capacity, the space reserved for non
recording, the start and end time of the recoding available on the
drives.
5.3.3. HDD USE RATE
This screen allows you to check the disk consumption per
channel. It shows the data revived in Kilobits per channel and the
hard drive usage in Megabytes per hour.
5.3.4. VERSION INFO
This screen allows you to check the system date, and the
version numbers for the system and the web access software.
5.4. CONFIGURATION
The option will open the menu to modify the system configurations.
The screen will have the following options on it.
5.4.1.SYSTEM
This screen allows you to change the date, date format, time and
time format.
-“INTERVAL” allows you to select switching time of the external
monitor.
-“ACTION ON HDD FULL” allows you to set the option for
automatic over writing of the recorded video or to stop
recording after the hard drives are full.
-“RECORD LENGTH” sets the size of the stored files in
minutes/file.
-“REMOTE ADDRESS” Set address for IR Remote Control
-“SERIAL PORT OPT” can activate the communication control
protocols. The existing protocols are:
MODEM –Dial-up connection through modem
AB –matrix control
DH –Keyboard control
NONE –upgrading system through serial port
VERSION INFO:
BIOS VER: 1.00.001
DATE: 01-05-2005
WEB VER: 1.71.010
VOLUME INFO:
HDD NUMBER:01
HDD CAPACITY:0038166M
DISK FREE SPACE:0000000M
START TIME:02–06–2005 12:38AM
END TIME: 02–07–2005 04:39PM
DISK RATE:
CH.1 CH.2 CH.3 CH.4
0000Kb 0000Kb 0000Kb 0000Kb
000M/H 000M/H 000M/H 000M/H
CH.5 CH.6 CH.7 CH.8
0000Kb 0000Kb 0000Kb 0000Kb
000M/H 000M/H 000M/H 000M/H
MAIN MENU
CONFIGURATION:
SYSTEM
CAMERA
NETWORK SETUP
ADVANCED
SYSTEM:
DATE: 02 –07 –2005
DATE FORMAT: MM-DD-YYYY
TIME: 04:40:01PM
TIME FORMAT: AM/PM SAVETIME
INTERVAL: 000 SEC
ACTION ON HDD FULL: OVERWRITE
RECORDLENGTH: 60 MIN
REMOTEADDRESS: 008
SERIAL PORT OPT: NONE
SAVE CANCEL MAIN MENU

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Note: Changing the system time may cause the loss or
corruption of previously recorded video.
5.4.2. CAMERA
This screen allows you to change the setting and schedule for
camera, PTZ and sensors.
5.4.2.1. CAMERA > IMAGE SETTINGS
This screen allows you to change the individual setting for each
camera.
-“CHANNEL” allows you to select the camera.
-“MODE” there are 2 recording modes CBR (Constant Bit Rate)
and VBR (Variable Bit Rate). The “AV” represents audio and
video for recording with sound. If you are not using sound
change the setting to “VIDEO” to save hard drive usage.
-The “FPS”(frames per seconds) can be modified in the VBR
setting to be between 1 to 25 frames per second.
-The “BPS”(Bites per second) is the disk usage for the setting.
-“VIDEO LOSS” set to ON will sound an alarm in case of the
loss of video on the camera.
-“HIDE CAMERA” allows you to block cameras from the
monitor’s display.
-“COLOUR” allows you to set the Hue, Saturation, Colour and
Brightness of each camera.
-“CYCLE” when set to “OFF” will remove the camera from the
external monitor’s display during the sequential cycle through
the cameras.
5.4.2.2. CAMERA > SCHEDULE
This screen allows you to change the individual recording
schedule for each camera.
The current day setting is highlighted in week. You can set up
to 2 recording schedules.
Note: If you want to record 24 hours then set TIME1 as 00:00-24:00 in ON
status and TIME2 as OFF.
CAMERA:
IMAGE SETTINGS
SCHEDULE
MOTION DETECTION
PTZ CONTROL
SENSOR INPUT
CAMERA > IMAGE SETTINGS
:
CHANNEL: 1PTZ Camera
MODE: CBR AV
FPS: REAL
BPS: 6
VIDEO LOSS: OFF
HIDE CAMERA: OFF
COLOR: SET DEFAULT
NAME: 01 ON
CYCLE : OFF
SAVE CANCEL MAIN MENU
CAMERA > SCHEDULE:
CHANNEL: 1
WEEK: S M T W T F S
TIME1: 12:00AM –12:00AM
ON/OFF: ON
TIME2: 12:00AM –12:00AM
ON/OFF: OFF
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5.4.2.3. CAMERA > MOTION DETECTION
This screen allows you to change the individual motion
detection setting for each camera.
-Use to “POST REC” to set the seconds of video to be
recorded after detecting motion. Pre Recording is fixed at 15
seconds.
-Use “RELAY” to trigger a relay upon motion detection.
-The “RECORDING” can be used to adjust the motion
sensitivity to “LOW”, “NORMAL” and “HIGH”.
-Use “AREA” to define the motion detection region.
To define a region select “SET” and the channel’s video will enlarge to full
screen with 192 sections. The section is blue are the current motion detection
regions. And the cursor is the red block. Press the “AUX” button in the front to
change the cursor to white. The white cursor flips the squares from selected to
deselected and vice versa. Once the desired settings are made pres the “EXIT”
button in the front to get back to the previous screen.
5.4.2.4. CAMERA > PTZ CONTROL
This screen allows you to set the PTZ settings if there is PTZ
camera installed.
-Select the channel then the “PROTOCOL”, “BAUDRATE” and
“CAM ID” for the specific camera.
5.4.2.5. CAMERA > SENSOR INPUT
This screen allows you to adjust the recording to be trigged by
sensor input.
-The “TYPE” is used to set the sensor to be open or closed
under normal conditions.
-The “RECORDING CH” indicates the number of sensors in the
system.
-The “RELAY” indicates the number of relays in the system.
-Use “POST REC” to set the number of seconds to continue
recording after the sensor is received. Pre Recording is fixed
at 15 seconds.
-Use “TIME1” and “TIME2” to set recording by sensor input.
The time1 must be earlier than time 2.
5.4.3. NETWORK SETUP
This screen allows you to enter the network information including
the designated IP address and access ports.
-The “MONITOR” and “PLAYBACK” is set to TCP ports.
CAMERA > MOTION DETECTION:
CHANNEL: 1
POST REC: 30 SEC
RELAY: OFF
RECORDING: NORMAL
AREA: SET
TIME1:12:00AM-12:00AM OFF
TIME2: 12:00AM-12:00AM OFF
SAVE CANCEL MAIN MENU
CAMERA > PTZ CONTROL
:
CHANNEL: 1
PROTOCOL: NONE
BAUDRATE: 4800
CAM ID: 000
SAVE CANCEL MAIN MENU
CAMERA > SENSOR INPUT:
CHANNEL: 1
TYPE: NORMAL OPEN
RECORDING CH: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
RELAY: 1 2 3
POST REC: 60 SEC
TIME1: 12:00AM-12:00AM ON
TIME2: 12:00AM-12:00AM OFF
SAV
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NETWORK SETUP:
IP: 192.168.001.100
SUBNETMASK:255.255.255.000
GATEWAY: 192.169.001.001
WEB PORT: 00080
TCP PORT: 04000
MONITOR: TCP
PLAYBACK TCP
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5.4.4. ADVANCE SETUP
This screen allows you to change various advanced settings.
-The “SENSOR (ON/OFF)” when turned on will display a popup
if a sensor information is received.
-The “SHUT DOWN” when turned on will require the user to
enter the admin password before the system shuts down,
other wise the system shuts down directly.
-The “OUTPUT X/Y POINT” and “PLAYBACK HEIGHT” allows
the user to set the play back location and height on the screen.
-Use “AUDIO MODE” to set the quality of recorded audio.
-Use “OSD COLOUR” to set the colour of the on screen display.
-“MULTIPLE PLAYBACK” allows multiple channels to be played
simultaneously during search.
-“VGA MODE” allows you to switch between “Interlace” and
“Non Interlace” mode of video. (the “interlace” mode gives a more
crisp video but has lines and less smooth edges. The “non interlace”
mode has smooth edges with no lines but the image is not as crisp)
5.5. SEARCH
The option will open the menu that allows you to search the
recorded video.
5.5.1. NORMAL (BYTIME & CAMERA)
This screen allows you to search all the recorded video by
channels.
-To search first set the channel, starting date and time and select
“START”. This playsback all recorded video after the selected
date and time on the selected channel.
5.5.2. SHOW ALL (AVAILABLE LIST)
This screen allows you to search specific video by channel, date
and time.
-To search select the channel, date and time. After that select
“SEARCH” and a list of available recording will appear at the
bottom for you to select from. In the list “R” represents Normal
recording, “M” represents Motion Detection recordingand “A”
represents alarm/sensor recording.
ADVANCE SETUP:
SENSOR (ON/OFF): OFF
SHUT DOWN: ON
OUTPUT X/Y POINT: 000/000
PLAYBACK HEIGHT: 480
AUDIO MODE: ADPCM 8KHz
OSD COLOUR: WHITE
MULTIPLEPLAYBACK: ON
VGA MODE: INTERLACE
SAVE CANCEL MAIN MENU
SEARCH:
NORMAL(BY TIME & CAMERA)
SHOW ALL(AVAILABLE LIST)
ALARMS (MOTION & SENSORS)
NORMAL
(BY
TIME & CAMERA
):
CHANNEL: 1
DATE:02-07-2005
TIME: 04:41PM
PLAY: START
MAIN MENU
SHOW ALL (AVAILABLE LIST):
CHANNEL: 1
DATE: 02-07-2005
TIME: 04:41PM
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5.5.3. ALARMS (MOTION & SENSOR)
This screen allows jump to video from a specific date and time.
5.6. BACK UP
The option will open the menu to create a new back up or delete
an existing one.
5.6.1. START NEW BACK UP
This screen allows you to back up the recorded video.
-Select the back up device, channel, backup speed, start date,
start time, end date and end time. Then select “ADD” to append
to the back up or “START” to create a new back up. The status
of the backup progress will be displayed.
Note: If the disk is not present “NO back disk” will be displayed. If there is not
enough space on the disk “Disk is full” error will be displayed. If “HDD” is chosen as
the device you will have an option for normal or fast speed.If the fast speed is
selected the recording will be stopped during the back up process.
5.6.2. DELETE OLD BACK UP
This screen allows you to delete the old back up files.
Select the device and then confirm delete decision by selecting
“YES".
5.7. ADMIN
The option will open the menu to change passwords, clear volume
and to reset the system to factory defaults.
ALARMS (MOTION & SENSOR
):
CHANNEL: 1
TYPE: SENSOR
DATE: 02-07-2005
TIME: 04:41PM
SEARCH: START
MAIN MENU
BACK UP
:
START NEW BACKUP
DELETE OLD BACKUP
START NEW BACKUP:
DEVICE: CDR/DVDR
CHANNEL: 1
BACKUP SPEED: NORMAL
START DATE: 02-07-2005
START TIME: 04:41PM
END DATE: 02-07-2005
END TIME: 04:41PM
BACK UP: ADD START
MAIN MENU
DELETE OLD BACKUP:
DEVICE: CDR
ARE YOU SURE: YES/NO
MAIN MENU
ADMIN:
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5.7.1. USER PASSWORDS
This screen allows you to change the passwords. The Password
must be entered twice to perform changes.
5.7.2. CLEAR VOLUME
This will delete all recorded video. The Admin must enter their
password to confirm the delete.
5.7.3. RESET TO DEFAULT
This screen allows you restore factory default setting for the
system.
-“LOAD DEFAULT CONFIGURATION” restores the default
settings for all the system configurations.
-“RESET NETWORK USER TO DEFAULT” restores the default
settings for the remote access user.
USER PASSWORDS:
ADMIN: ******
CONFIRM PASSWORD: ******
GUEST: ******
CONFIRM PASSWORD: ******
SAVE CANCEL MAIN MENU
CLEAR VOLUME:
PASSWORD ––––––
RESET TO DEFAULT:
LOAD DEFAULT CONFIGURATION?
YES NO
RESET NETWORK USER TO DEFAULT?
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6. System Connections
6.1. Rear View
1-Alarm –RS485 (DB -25) 2-Audio Out 3-Audio In
4-Power Switch 5-Power Plug-in 6-RS232
7-VGA out (PC Monitor) 8-USB port 9-RJ45 (Network)
10-Video Out 11-Video In
Network connection note: When connecting directly to the network
card of a computer, please use CAT-5 Crossover Cable; when
connecting to a LAN or Router use CAT-5e cable.
6.2. RS232 Connection
The RS232 Connection can be used to connect
externalPTZ controller key board, Modem for dial-up
access. And the computer for Upgrading the firmware
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6.3. PTZ and Sensor Connections
Connect 25 pins of the transfer box directly with the 25
pins alarm input output connection of the DVR
Fasten the transfer box on the back panel of DVR with
two screws
Pull out 6 connection terminals of the transfer box,
corresponding connection marks can be clearly noticed.
Connect function line according to labels.
?Loosen the screws on the connection terminal
?Insert wire into the corresponding terminals
?Tighten the screws
-“Ground”:ground line.
-“+12v”:providespower to PTZ/sensor device with
current less than 2A
-“OUT 1, 2” are two relay outputs switches. The relay is
open by default.
-“485 A, B” are communication connection. Used to
connect devices like the PTZ camera.
-“+12(C)”is control power output. It is used for
devices requiring standby power like smoke sensor, etc.
-“Sensor IN 1…8)”These are the sensor input to the
DVR system.
?
?
?
Ground
+ 12 V OUT
1
2
+12V (C)
B
A
485 8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
SENSOR IN
3