Digital Watchdog VMAX User manual

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Safety Information
The safety information is provided for the wellness of the equipment and for the safety of the
operator.
Please review and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual.
Note
Keep this manual handy every time you operate
this equipment.
Also,
check with your dealer if you require
further assistance and for the latest revision of this manual. Your dealer might provide you with digital version of
this manual. We ask to also keep original box and packing materials in case o
f return and for
long
-
term
storage
of the DVR unit.
Preparations before installation
To protect your
DVR from damage and to optimize performance, be sure to keep the DVR away from dusty, hum
id, and
area with high voltage equipment such as refrigerator.
Do not install or place equipment in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or small utilit
y
closet. Keeping the unit in
temperature
-
controlled
room with a
mple regulated power is highly recommended. Do not
overload the wall outlet as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
Uninterrupt
i
ble power devices such as UPS power surge protectors are recommended and at least the DVR units must be
conn
ected with UL, CUL or CSAapproved power surge protector. Avoid direct sun light and avoid heat.
FCC
Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of ClassAdigital device,
pursuant to part 15 o
f the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
insta
lled and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct t
he interference at his own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC
rules.
UL
Information
-
For
pluggable
equipment, the
socket
-
outlet shall be install
ed
near the equipment and shall be easily accessible
-
If
the battery is placed elsewhere in the equipment, there shall be a marking close to the battery or statement in the
servicing instructions.
Caution
RISK
OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BYAN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIESACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTION.
THIS EQUIPMENT IS INDOOR USEAND ALLTHE COMMUNICATION WIRING IS LIMITED TO INSIDE OF
THE BUILDING, OR SIMILAR WORD.

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Contents
1.
GETTING STARTED
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1.1
C
HECKING
S
UPPLIED
I
TEMS
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1.2
C
ONNECTING
P
ERIPHERAL
D
EVICE
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1.3
S
YSTEM
S
TARTUP AND
S
HUTDOWN
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2.
EXPLANATION FOR EACH
FUNCTION
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2.1
F
RONT
P
ANEL
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2.2
R
EAR
P
ANEL
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2.3
IR
R
EMOTE
C
ONTROLLER
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3.
OPERATION
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3.1
U
SER
L
OG
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IN
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3.2
L
IVE
D
ISPLAY
M
ODE
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3.3
PTZ
O
PERATION
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3.4
F
REEZE
M
ODE
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0
3.5
C
ALL
M
ONITOR
O
PERATION
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3.6
P
LAYBACK OF
R
ECORDED
I
MAGES
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3.7
C
LEAN
B
UTTON DURING
P
LAYBACK
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3.8
Q
UICK
B
ACKUP DURING
P
LAYBACK
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3.
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S
EARCH
R
ECORDING
I
MAGE
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3.10
DST
S
ETTING AND
I
MAGE
P
LAYBACK
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4.
SETTING
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4.1
S
YSTEM
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4.2
D
EVICE
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4.3
R
ECORD
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4.4
N
ETWORK
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4.5
B
ACKUP
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4.6
Q
UICK
S
ETUP
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5.
WEB SURVEILLANCE
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5.1
W
EB
L
OGIN
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5.2
W
EB
C
ONFIGURATION
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5.3
W
EB MONITORING
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5.4
W
EB
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LAYBACK
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1.
Getting Started
1.1
Checking Supplied Items
Make sure that you have following items supplied with your DVR.
If any of these items is miss
ing
or damaged, notify your
vendor
immediately.
Keep the packing utilities for moving or storage purposes afterwards.
Items
Photo
Quantity
User Manual
(DVR & Software)
1 Set
1 Set
CD (Manual & Software)
and Rubber Mount
1 Set
1 Set (4 Pieces)
12V D/CAdaptor
and Power Cable
1 Set
IR remote
Control
1 Set
Terminal Block
(External)
1 Pair (2 Pieces)
U
SB Mouse
1 Set

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1.2
Connecting Peripheral Device
This section describes how to efficiently hook up
peripheral devices with
the DVR.
Install
the
DVR
on flat surface. If required, attach a rubber mount for installation.
If a
19
-
inch rack
is used
with
1.5U Height case
, it
is recommend to install the system on shelve and use 2.5~3U
(1U=1.75 inch or 4.45
cm) space for proper ventilation.
Note
Install the system in location with good ventilation to prevent overheating.
[DVR with Compact Case (W x H x D : 270 x 71 x 215 mm)]
[DVR with 1.5U Height (W x H x D : 360 x 66 x 380 mm)]
Warning !
※
When connecting power c
ord
to the system, it is strongly recommended
to first plug the power
c
ord
to
the system and then
pl
ug the other side of power c
ord
into the wall
AC
socket
.

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1.3
System Startup and Shutdown
1.3.1.
System Startup
After
connecting,
the cam
eras and the monitors
connect
the
DVR
power cord to the
wall AC
socket
Login with
“User
Name”
at the login screen
.
The
factory default
is No
password
. Just Click
“OK
“button
when you enter
the User
Name
at
Login Window
“Admin” user
has to
fully control
the DVR
system Setup
User can login
with another username
if he/she adds
a
new user in
user setting
menu.
Note
Do not
forget
the administrator’s password
that was
set for the first time. In case the password
is lost
,
contact
your vendor.
Note
If
a wired
-
USB mouse
is desired
, it is highly recommended to
choose
well
-
known
major
brand
s
such as DELL,
MICROSOFT, LOGITECH or SAMSUNG
.
1.3.2.
System Shutdown
To turn
off
the DVR
, Click “
MENU
” button and then click “SHUTDOWN” in the GUI
software
as below
.
Do not unplug!

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The
factory
default
is No
password.
Just click
‘
Enter
’
button on the dial pad
.
Note
User can choose the
password by virtual keyboard,
or the numeric buttons on the front of the
unit (
if available)
.

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2.
Explanation for Each Functi
on
2.1
Front Panel
[
DVR with Compact Case (270 x 71 x 215 mm)]
[
DVR with 1.5U Height (360 x 66 x 380mm
)]
No.
Buttons
Functions
1
Power Button
System startup or shutdown
(shutdown is password protected)
2
USB Port
USB port (
Ver.
2.0) for mouse operati
on or backup or F/W update
3
LED
Indicator
Indicates system status
Power, Record and Remote Controller
4
Instant
-
Rec
I
-
backup (
Press
and hold
)
Emergency recording /
Used to initiate instant back up
5
Search
Instant
Play (
Press
and hold
)
Go to search
mode /
Used to initiate Instant Reverse Playback
6
Mode
Freeze (
Press
and hold
)
Change screen mode /
Used to initiate Freeze function
7
Menu
Exit (
Press
and hold
)
Open system menu or return to previous mode
8
Direction Button
Move to the direction Use
r wants to select
9
Enter Button
Select value or setting

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2.1.1.
DIRECTION Button
1) Live Display & Playback Mode
User can change channel number by using Left & Right arrow button.
User can cha
nge display mode by using Up & Down arrow button
2) Menu Mode (when system menu is displayed)
To move to desired menu position.
3) Pan & Tilt Mode
(once
PTZ Button is pressed)
To move connected camera to desired direction.
4) Zoom & Focus Mode (when PTZ Bu
tton is pressed again)
User can control Zoom
-
In & Out by using Up & Down arrow button.
User can control Focus
-
In & Out by using Left & Right arrow button
5) CALL Monitor Mode
(once
Call Mon
itor
is
pressed)
User can bring up the full screen
out
of spot out
channels by using
Up & Down arrow button
2.1.2.
E
NTER
Button
1) To select value or setting
2)
I
-
backup function
during playback. Refer to User Manual section 3.5
2.1.3.
EXIT
Button
T
o exit the menu setup
or return to previous mode.
2.1.4.
M
ENU
Button
To s
et
the system c
onfiguration
according to user
requirement.
2.1.5.
M
ODE
(P
ress
once
)
/ F
REEZE
(P
ress
and hold
)
Button
M
ODE
(P
ress
once
)
:
to select the
Screen
display
mode
No.
Buttons
Functions
1
Power Button
System startup or shutdown
2
USB Port
USB port (
Ver.
2.0) for mouse operation or backup or F/W update
3
LED
Indicator
Indicates system status
Power,
Record, HDD and Remote Controller
4
Fast Rewind Button
Fast rewind during playback
5
Play/Pause Button
Play or pause by toggle during playback
6
Fast Forward Button
Fast forward during playback
7
Search
Instant
Play
(Press
and hold
)
Go to search mode
/
Used to initiate Instant Reverse Playback
8
Instant
-
Rec
Call Mon(
Press
and hold
)
Emergency Recording / Used to display full screen video of all installed
cameras in sequence by spot out
9
PTZ
I
-
backup(
Press
and hold
)
Bring up PTZ Camera control /
Used to initiate instant back up
10
Mode
Freeze(
Press
and hold
)
Change screen mode /
Used to initiate Freeze function
11
Menu Button
Open system menu
12
Direction Button
Move to the direction User wants to select
13
Enter Button
Select value or settin
g
14
Exit Button
Cancel setup or return to previous mode
Note
I
-
Backup
(Instant Backup)
In playback mode,
the
user can press
“
I
-
backup”
button on the front
to set backup
“
start
”
time. Once
the
“
Quick
backup starts
”
message is shown,
press,
“
ENTER
”
bu
tton again to set backup
“
end
”
time. Then
the
backup menu
window will be popped up to save the selected video images or

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F
REEZE
(P
ress
and
hold)
:
Screen
display
will be
paused
until
the
Freeze button
is pressed
again
.
2.1.6.
PTZ
(Short
press)
/ I
-
B
ACK
UP
(Long
press)
Button
PTZ
(P
ress
once
)
:
Once pressed, DVR is changed to
Pan &
Tilt mode.
User can control Pan & Tilt operation by using
Direction Button
.
If pressed again, DVR is changed to Zoom & Focus mode
.
User can control Zoom
& Focus operation by
using Direction Button
.
I
-
B
ACK
UP
(Press
and
hold
)
:
Press and hold to go
to instant Back up mode
.
2.1.7.
INSTANT REC ( Short press ) / CALL MON ( Long press )
button
INSTANT REC
(Press
and
hold
)
:
Used to engage real time recording mode
.
CALL M
onitor
(Press
and
hold
)
:
Used to display
a
full screen video of
a
selected channel out of
the assigned
sp
ot out
channels. During CALL M
onitor
mode, if you click
“
CLOSE
”
button
at the bottom of the numeric panel
, the spot out display
will go back to
the previous
ly programmed
spot out mode.
2.1.8.
SEARCH
(
P
ress
once)
/ INSTANT PLAY (
P
ress
and hold
)
SEARCH
(
P
ress
once
)
:
To s
earch the recorded Video by time and date
.
INSTANT PLAY (
P
ress
and hold
)
:
Used to initiate Instant Reverse Playback
.
Refer to “
Opera
tion > Search recording
Image
” for detailed image searching method.
2.1.9.
IR Sensor Window (
Remote Control
Receiver
)
To r
eceive input signal from the
IR
remote control
2.2
Rear Panel
[DVR with Compact Case (270 x 71 x 215 mm)]
[DVR with 1.5U Heigh
t (360 x 66 x 380mm
)]
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