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.
Preparations before installation
To protect your DVR from damage and to optimize performance, be sure to keep the DVR away from dust, humidity, and areas
with high voltage equipment such as a refrigerator.
Do not install or place equipment in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or small utility
closet. Keeping the unit in a temperature-controlled room with ample regulated power is highly recommended. Do not
overload the wall outlet, as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
Uninterruptible power devices such as UPS power surge protectors are recommended, and the DVR units must at least be
connected with UL, CUL, or CSA approved 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 Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of 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 radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the user manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which the
user will be required to correct the 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 installed 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.
C
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RISK OF EXPLOSION IF AN INCORRECT BATTERY TYPE IS USED.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTION.
THIS EQUIPMENT IS FOR INDOOR USE, AND ALL THE COMMUNICATION WIRING IS LIMITED TO INDOORS.
Note: Keep this manual handy every time you operate this equipment. Also, check with your dealer
for further assistance and for the latest revision of this manual. Your dealer might provide you with a
digital version of this manual. We also ask to keep the original box and packing materials in case of
return and for long-term storage of the DVR unit.

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Contents
CHAPTER 1:DVR USER MANUAL
1GETTING STARTED 6
1.1 Checking Supplied Items 6
1.2 System Application Overview 7
1.3 System Startup and Shutdown 8
1.4 Front Panel 9
1.5 Rear Panel 12
1.6 IR Remote Controller 14
2OPERATION 15
2.1 User Login 15
2.2 Live Display Mode 16
2.3 Freeze Mode 21
2.4 Call Monitor Operation 21
2.5 PTZ Operation 21
2.6 Instant Playback of Recorded Video 24
2.7 Clean Button During Playback 25
2.8 I-Backup (Quick Backup During Playback) 26
2.9 Search Recording Image 27
2.10 DST Setting and Screen Saver 32
3SETTING 35
3.1 System 37
3.2 Device 44
3.3 Record 49
3.4 Network 56
3.5 Backup 61
3.6 Quick Setup 63
4WEB SURVEILLANCE 64
4.1 Web Login 64
4.2 Web Configuration 64
4.3 Web Monitoring 67
4.4 Web Playback 69

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CHAPTER 2:ACS CLIENT SOFTWARE USER MANUAL
5ACS (ADVANCE CLIENT SOFTWARE)USER GUIDE 72
5.1 Recommended PC Requirements 72
5.2 Install 73
5.3 Uninstall 75
5.4 Basic Operation 76
5.5 Advanced Operation 82
5.6 ACS Setup 86
CHAPTER 3:MAC ACS CLIENT SOFTWARE USER MANUAL
6MAC ACS USER GUIDE 92
6.1 Mac Requirements 92
6.2 Install 93
6.3 Basic Operation 95
CHAPTER 4:MOBILE PHONE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL
7MOBILE PHONE SOFTWARE USER GUIDE 104
7.1 iPhone Application Software 104
7.2 Android Application Software 108
7.3 Blackberry Application Software 113
7.4 Using WAP+3G Connection 118
APPENDIX :SPECIFICATION 121

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Chapter 1
DVR USER MANUAL

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1GETTING STARTED
1.1 Checking Supplied Items
Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your DVR. If any of these items are missing or damaged, notify your
vendor immediately. Do not dispose of the packing utilities in case of moving or storage purposes.
Items Photo Quantity
User Manual
(DVR & Software)
Quick Start Guide
1
1
CD (Manual & Software)
and Rubber Mount
1
1 Set (4 Pieces)
12V DC Adaptor
and Power Cable
1
1
IR Remote Controller
And Batteries
1
2
USB Mouse 1

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1.2 System Application Overview
This section describes how to connect peripheral devices to the DVR according to your application.
Install the DVR on a 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 a shelf and use 2.5~3U (1U=1.75 inch space for proper ventilation.
Dimensions 4Channel DVR Compact Case 8.85” W x 2.32” H x 7.05” D
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Place the DVR into the rack require tow people to hold the DVR in place.
Install the DVR in a location with good ventilation to prevent overheating.
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※When connecting the power supply to the DVR , it is strongly recommended to use a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)

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1.3 System Startup and Shutdown
1.3.1 System Startup
After connecting peripheral devices such as cameras, monitors, and a mouse to the DVR, connect the 12vDC 6.6Amps power
supply to the power jack on the rear panel of the DVR.
The boot-up screen will display as shown below. Please wait until the boot-up process completes.
When boot-up process completes, [LOGIN] Window will appear. Select the user name and enter the password.
Default Login is “admin” and the password box is blank a then press [OK] or Enter button
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When changing the administrator (admin) password please make a note of it in safe place.
If you forgot your password contact your distributor, proof of purchase is required.
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A mouse is included. In case you need to replace it, it is highly recommended to choose a well-known brand, such as
DELL, MICROSOFT, LOGITECH, or SAMSUNG.

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1.4 Front Panel
Front panel allows the user to operate the DVR without having to use the IR remote or a mouse.
No. Buttons Functions
1 Menu / Exit Toggles On or Off Menu Setup Display
2 Fast-Reverse Button Search recorded video in the reverse mode up to 32x
3 Play / Pause Button
Press to start playback in forward mode; press again to Pause the playback
video
4 Fast-Forward Button Search recorded video in the fast-forward mode up to 32x
5 Search / Instant Play Search recorded video or Press and Hold for instant playback of last video
recorded
6 B-Mark
Call Monitor (Press and Hold) Bookmark recorded video Display a camera Full Screen on the Spot Monitor
7 PTZ
I-Backup (Press and Hold) Control a configured PTZ camera Start “Instant Backup" to a USB flash drive
8 Mode
Freeze (Press and Hold) Change the cameras display Mode 1-8 or 1-16 Pause a live video display
9 USB Port USB Port (Ver. 2.0) for Mouse Operation, Backup Device or Firmware Update
10 LED Indicator Indicate System Status
Power, Record, HDD, and Remote connection
11 Instant Record Start Emergency Recording
12 Enter Button Select Value or Setting
13 Directional Arrows Menu Setup Navigation / Change Display Mode / PTZ control
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I- Backup (Instant Backup)
In playback mode, the user can press the [I-BACKUP] button on the frontal keypad to configure both Start and
End time. Once the times are set, click the [START] button to start the backup process.

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1.4.1 Directional Arrows:
1) Live Display & Playback Mode
Change channel number by using Left & Right Arrow buttons.
Change display mode by using up & down Arrow buttons.
2) Menu Setup
Use to select function at the menu setup display.
3) PTZ control (When PTZ button is pressed)
4) Zoom & Focus Mode (when PTZ button is pressed again)
Zoom in & Out by using Up & Down Arrow buttons.
Focus In & Out by using Left & RightArrow buttons.
5) Call Monitor Mode (When call monitor is selected)
change the camera display in the full screen mode of spot monitor by using the Up & DownArrow buttons.
1.4.2 ENTER Button
Select value or settings.
1.4.3 Menu /EXIT Button
Toggles On or Off the Menu Setup
1.4.4 MODE (Press Once) / FREEZE (Press and Hold) Button
Change camera display mode 1-8 or 1-16 and
Press and hold to Pause live video display.
1.4.5 PTZ (Press Once) / I-BACKUP (Press and Hold) Button
[PTZ] (Press Once): Press once to change to Pan & Tilt Mode. Use the [Directional Arrows] button to control Pan & Tilt
function. Press [PTZ] button again to change to Zoom & Focus Mode. Use the [DirectionalArrows] button to adjust Zoom &
Focus.
I-BACK UP (Press and Hold): To start Instant Backup Mode to a USB flash drive
1.4.6 INSTANT REC (Press Once) Button
INSTANT REC (Press Once): To start Emergency Recording Mode
1.4.7 B-MARK (Press Once) / CALL MON (Press and Hold) Button
B-MARK (Press Once): For bookmark recorded video
Press and Hold to activate the Call Monitor function:
Used to display a full screen video of a selected spot out channel. During Call Monitor Mode, click [CLOSE] button at the
bottom of the numeric panel to return to the previously programmed spot out mode.

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1.4.8 SEARCH (Press Once) / INSTANT PLAY (Press and Hold) Button
SEARCH (Press Once): To search for recorded videos by date and time
INSTANT PLAY (Press and Hold): To start Instant Reverse Playback
Refer to [OPERATION > SEARCH RECORDING IMAGE] for a detailed image searching method.
1.4.9 IR Sensor Window (Remote Control Receiver)
To receive input signal from the IR Remote Control

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1.5 Rear Panel
4CH Compact Case 270 (W) x 71 (H) x 215mm (D)
No. Name Description
1 Video-In Camera inputs (Supports NTSC/PAL)
2 Audio-In Audio Input Device (with Amplifier)
3 Audio-Out Audio Output Device (with Amplifier)
4 Video-Out Main Composite Monitor Output
5 Spot-Out Spot Composite Monitor Output
6 RS-232 Port RS-232 Input Device (POS)
7 USB Port USB Port (Ver 2.0) for Mouse Operation, Backup Device, or Firmware Update
8 VGA Port VGA Monitor
9 LAN Port 100Mbps RJ45 Ethernet Connection Terminal
10 Power Input Power Supply Connection 12 vDC at 3.33Amps 4Channel VMAX
12vDC at 6.67Amps for 8 & 16 Channel VMAX
11 Sensor Input Sensor Input
12 Alarm Output Alarm Output
13 RS-485 Port PTZ Dome Camera or External Keyboard Controller connection
1.5.1 Video-In
To connect the camera input to the corresponding channel marked on rear panel
1.5.2 Audio-In
To connect audio input
1.5.3 Audio-Out
To connect audio output
NOTE
Carefully check whether the specifications of the peripheral devices match the DVR’s specifications.
NOTE
Camera input voltage level is 1Vp-p±10%.
NOTE Use of audio output with an amplifier is recommended.

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1.5.4 Video-Out
To connect Main composite monitor
1.5.5 Spot-Out
To connect composite Spot Monitor
1.5.6 VGA-Out
To connect a VGA Monitor
1.5.7 USB Port (Version 2.0)
1) To backup recorded video, using a USB flash drive (USB Memory Stick or USB HDD)
2) To upgrade the firmware
3) To connect a mouse for system navigation
1.5.8 LAN Port
To connect RJ-45 jack for Ethernet connection
Consult network administrator or the internet service provider for proper network setting.
1.5.9 NTSC / PAL Selection
NTSC/ PAL are automatically selected when the system boots up.
*Please, connect cameras to DVR prior to boot-up.
1.5.10 RS-485 Terminal Block
Connect RS-485 cable for the control of PTZ camera or external keyboard controller.
1.5.11 Sensor Terminal Block
Connect sensors.
1.5.12 Alarm Terminal Block
Connect various alarm devices controlled by relay output.
1.5.13 Power Input
After connecting peripheral devices such as cameras, monitors, and a mouse to the DVR, connect the 12vDC power supply to
the power jack on the rear panel of the DVR.
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Support both N/O (Normal Open) and N/C (Normal Close) type of sensors. If connected sensor is not functioning, ensure
wiring is correct.
The connection method may differ according to the type of PTZ controller. Enquire to your vendor for guidance.

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1.6 IR Remote Controller
The IR remote control allows the use to operate the DVR without having to use the mouse or the front panel buttons.
To use IR Remote Controller, the ID of the IR Remote Controller must be same as the ID of the DVR.
Default ID # for DVR and IR Remote Controller is “1”.
If you have more than one DVR, you can use one IR remote to control each DVR by setting a unique ID for each DVR.
No. Functions
1 Start Instant Emergency Record
2 Numeric Buttons
3 Auto-Sequence on Live Display Mode
4 Freeze Button to Pause Live Video
5 Call Monitor Activation
6 Channel Selection
7 Instant Playback
8 Search Button
9 OK (Select) Button
10 Audio Mute
11 Playback Control on Search Mode
(Fast Backward/Playback/Stop/Fast Forward)
12 Exit Menu Setup
13 Display Mode
14 Zoom B
15 PIP Mode
16 Bookmark
17
Zoom In & Out Button
18 Backup
19 PTZ Control
20 Directional Arrows Buttons (Up/Down/Right/Left)
21 Menu Setup
22 DVR ID Select (DVR1 ~ DVR8)

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2OPERATION
2.1 User Login
The DVR has various configurations. The administrator can set the system password and can prevent the User(s) from making
unauthorized changes to the configurations or recorded video
Default Login is “admin” and the password box is blank a then press [OK] or Enter button
Using the virtual keyboard to enter the password if required
NOTE 1) [LOGIN] window will display on the monitor, until user logs in with the correct [User] and [Password].
2) If the system is set as [Auto Log-In], DVR does not require login. Refer to 4.1.2 User for details.

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2.2 Live Display Mode
2.2.1 Channel Selection
After the camera channels are connected, the live real-time display mode is controlled through an easy button operation.
The images can be seen on real-time by 1, 4, and PIP screen. Press the Up & Down Arrow buttons on the front panel or IR
remote controller to change the display screen sequentially.
[1 Channel]
[4 Channel]
[PIP Mode]
To select a channel by mouse, place the cursor on the desired channel and click the left mouse button. To return to previous
screen mode, click the left mouse button again.
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To select a channel using the mouse, the user is required to perform a slow and clear click of the left mouse button.

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Administrator user can set different level of authorization for each user. If a certain user is not allowed to view a certain live and
playback channel, then no image appears on the display screen. Refer to 4.1.2 User for details on how to setup.
When a camera is disconnected, an alarm sound will be activated depending on the system settings.

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2.2.2 Icons Description
Icon Shown on Upper Right Corner Icon Shown on Bottom Right Corner
Continuous Recording PTZ Camera
Motion Detection Recording No HDD, Smart Alarm & HDD Failure
Sensor Activating Recording Using PTZ
Continuous+ Motion Recording Showing sequence mode
Continuous + Sensor Activating
Recording Showing digital zoom mode
Motion Detection + Sensor Activating
Recording
Continuous + Motion Recording + Sensor
Activating Recording
Emergency Recording
Audio Channel

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2.2.3 Toolbar
Move the mouse cursor to the bottom of the screen monitor during live mode and the menu bar will appear instantly, as shown
below.
Instant Emergency Recording, which is useful to start recording when the user notices an unusual activity. In emergency
recording, the system follows the [Panic Record] settings. The default settings for panic record is 30(25)fps @ CIF Resolution for
all channels. If you want to change the panic record settings for each channel, please go to [RECORD Panic Record].
To activated PTZ control, user can adjust the pan/tilt/zoom by moving the mouse pointer, like a virtual joystick.
Click the button to playback the most recent video clip automatically.
Display of the HDD usage. If it shows 60%, 60% of the HDD space has been used for recording.
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If you do not see any colored icon on the top right corner of the live screen mode; then, it means that the system is not
recording any image. In this case, you need to check the [Recording Schedule] or [Camera] of the main setup menu.
Or the Display can turned OFF in the display system setup