Digital Watchdog DW-708N Series User manual

DIGITAL
RECORDING SYSTEM
DW-708N/716N/908N/916N
Series
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DW- -6/7 Series Manual 6/7 Series Manual
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manual contained in the CD provided with your purchase.

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Thank you for purchasing this product.
This DVR is produced by the most advanced technology and its quality is
guaranteed by strict reliability and compatibility testing.
This product manual provides necessary information for the correct use of this
product and also contains some useful tips.
Please read this manual thoroughly before using in order to prevent possible
breakdown due to any mishandling.

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Please be aware of the following precautions before installing the DVR.
• Avoid positioning the DW-6/7 series in any place where the unit may come into
contact with moisture, dust, or soot.
• Avoid placing in direct sunlight or near heating appliances.
• Keep the product away from electric shock or magnetic substances.
• Avoid temperature extremes (recommended operation temperature is between
0 * C and ~40 * C).
• Do not place any conductive material through the ventilation grills.
• Keep the system turned off before installation.
• Ensure enough space is left for cable connections.
• Place the system on a solid surface with sufficient air ventilation. Avoid any
surface that vibrates.
• Placing the system near electronic devices such as radio or TV may cause
breakdown to the product.
• Do not place any heavy object on the system.

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The following are warnings and cautions for the safety of the users and for
the prevention of any property damage. Please read below thoroughly.
Warning and Caution signs
If you are not aware of this
caution, you may be injured
or cause property loss.
If you are not aware of this
warning, you may be seriously
injured or be killed.
Warning Caution
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Turn off the system before installing the system.
Do not plug in several electric devices to the
same outlet.
This may cause heating, fire, or electric shock.
Do not place any liquid container on the system,
such as water, coffee, or beverage.
• If liquid is poured onto the system, it can cause
a system breakdown or cause fire.
Prevent power cable from being severely bent or
pressed by a heavy object.
• This may cause fire.
Clean the dust around the system on regular
basis. When cleaning the system, always use dry
cloth. Do not use wet cloth or other organic
solvents.
• This may damage the surface of the system and
can cause system breakdown or electric shock.
Avoid any place with moisture, dust, or soot.
• This can cause fire or electric shock.
When pulling the power cable from the plug, do
so gently. Do not touch the plug with wet hands
and avoid using the plug if the holes on the outlet
are too loose.
• This may cause fire or electric shock.
Warning

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Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify
the system on your own. It is extremely dangerous
due to high voltage running through the system.
• This may cause fire, electric shock, or serious
injuries.
Install the system in a cool place without direct
sunlight and always maintain room temperature.
Avoid candle light and heat-generating devices
such as heater. Keep the system away from
places where many people pass.
• This may cause fire.
Check for any danger signs such as moist floor,
loosened or damaged power cable, or unstable
surface. If you encounter any problems, ask for
assistance from your dealer.
• This may cause fire or electric shock.
Install the system on a plain surface with sufficient
air ventilation. Do not place the system on
elevated surface.
• This may cause system breakdown or serious
injuries.
Keep at least 15cm between the back of the
system and a wall for the cables connected into
the system. Otherwise, cables may be bent,
damaged, or cut.
• This may cause fire, electric shock, or injuries.
The power outlet must be placed on a ground,
and the voltage range must be within 10% of the
voltage rate. Do not use the same outlet with a
hair dryer, iron, refrigerator, or any heating
appliances.
• This may cause fire, heating, an electric shock.
Warning

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When the system’s battery is depleted, you must
change it with the same or equivalent type of
battery specified by the manufacturer. Depleted
batteries should be discarded according to
manufacturer’s instructions.
• This may cause an explosion.
If the system’s HDD has exceeded its life span,
you may not be able to recover any data stored
inside the HDD. If the video on the system screen
appears ‘damaged’ while playing a recording
stored inside the system’s HDD, it must be
replaced with a new one. Ask for an engineer’s
assistance for HDD replacement from your dealer.
• Provider is not responsible for deleted data
caused by user’s mishandling.
Warning
CALIFORINIA USA ONLY
This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR
(Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells in the
product sold or distributed ONLY in California USA.
“Perchlorate Material - special handing may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

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Do not install the system in a place with high
magnetic, electric wave, or wireless devices such
as radio or TV.
• Install the system in a place without magnetic
objects, electric frequencies, or vibration.
Install the system in a place with appropriate
moisture and temperature level.
• Avoid installing the system with high (over 40 + )
or low (under 0 + ) temperature.
Prevent any substances from being inserted into
the system.
• This may cause system breakdown.
Do not place any heavy object on the system.
• This may cause system breakdown.
Install the system in a place with sufficient air
ventilation.
• Keep at least 15cm distance between the back
of the system and a wall, and at least 5cm
distance between the side of the system and a
wall.
Install the system on a stable and leveled surface..
• The system may not operate properly.
Caution

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The system can be damaged from a strong impact
or vibration. Avoid throwing objects within the
vicinity of the system.
The outlet must be placed on the ground.
Avoid direct sunlight or any heating appliances. If there is strange sound or smell, unplug the
power cable immediately and contact the service
Center.
• This may cause fire or electric shock.
Ventilate the air inside the system operation room,
and tighten the system cover firmly.
• System breakdown may be cause by
inappropriate environment.
In order to maintain stable system performance,
have your system checked regularly by the
service Center.
• Provider is not held responsible for system
breakdown caused by user’s mishandling.
It is recommended to use AVR (Automatic Voltage
Regulator) for stable power supply.
It is recommended to coil the core-ferrite around
the connector of the system to avoid
electromagnetic interference.
Caution
Do not overturn the product under use.

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Power Cable
Manual (Site/Center)
Please check to make sure the following equipment are included when you
purchased DVR. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
(The user manual will be included either inside the product software CD or a quick
Manual including important contents.)
CD
(Manual/Software)
Mouse
Remote Controller
HDD Screws
Audio Cable

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Chapter 1. Introducing your real time DVR
Chapter 2. Installation
2.1 Checking install environment……………………………………………………………………………………24
2.2 Pan/Tilt Connection………………………………………………………………………………………..………26
2.3 KEYBOARD Controller……………………….…………………………………………………………………27
2.4 Connecting LAN/PSTN Communication Lines………………………………………………….……………28
2.4.1 LAN and Dedicated Line Connection…………………………..…………………………………28
2.4.2 PSTN (telephone line) Connection (optional)………………………………………………………29
2.5 External Alarm In Connection (Input)………………………………………...…………………………………30
2.6 Alarm Out Port Connection (Output)………………………………………..…………………………………31
1.1 Front Panel………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………15
1.2 Rear Panel…………………………………………………..……………………………………………………18
1.3 Description of the Remote Controller…......……………………………………………………………………23
3.1 Screen layout ……………………………………………...………………………………………………………33
3.2 Enabling full screen and sequence mode……………………………………………………………………34
3.3 POP-UP MENU…………………………..……………………………………………………………………………35
3.4 Pan/Tilt Camera…………………………..…………………………………………………………………………37
3.4.1 Switching to Pan/Tilt control mode………………………………………….…………………………………37
3.4.2 Pan/Tilt Camera Control………………….………………………………….…………………………………38
3.4.3 Supported Pan/Tilt Camera List………………….……………………….…………………………………39
3.5 ALARM OUT – Manual Control……………………………………………………………..…………………40
3.5.1 Switching to Alarm Out mode……………………….…..………………………………………………………40
Chapter 3. Live
4.1 Accessing Setup mode……………………………………………………………………………………………42
4.2 Recording menu…………………………………………….……………………………………………………42
4.2.1 Motion detection……………………………………..…………………..…………………………………43
4.2.2 Schedule………………………………………..…………………………………………………………45
4.2.3 Quality/Resolution…………………… …….………………………..…………………………………46
4.2.3.1 Normal REC Setting……….………………………..…………………..…………………………………46
4.2.3.2 Alarm REC Setting…………….………………..…………………………………………………………47
4.2.3.3 Network REC Setting……………..……………..…………………………………………………………48
4.2.3.4 Alarm REC Time…………………….…………..…………………………………………………………49
4.2.4 Property………….…………..…………..…………….………………………..…………………………………50
4.3 Camera menu…………………………………………….……………………………………………………51
4.3.1 Channel Setting…………………………...………………..…………………..…………………………………51
4.3.2 Alarm In Setting………………………………………..…………………………………………………………52
4.3.3 Alarm In Out link………..…………………………….………………………..…………………………………53
4.3.4 Alarm In Camera link…………………………………..…………………………………………………………53
4.3.5 Spot Out Camera link………..…..….…………….………………………..…………………………………54
Chapter 4. System setup

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4 . 4 N e t w o r k … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … . … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …… … … 5 5
4.4.1 DDNS Setup…………………………...………………..…………………..…………………………………55
4.4.2 Network Setup………………………………………..…………………………………………………………56
4.4.3 Network Test………..…..…………….…………….………………………..…………………………………57
4.4.4 NTP Setup………………………………………..…..…………………………………………………………58
4.4.5 Emergency Notification………..…..……………….………………………..…………………………………60
4.5 S ystem Setup…………………………………………….……………………………………………………63
4.5.1 User Management………………………………………..…………………..…………………………………63
4.5.1.1 Password Setup………………..………………………..………………………………..…………………64
4.5.1.2 User Addition Setup…………………………………….………………………………..…………….……64
4.5.1.3 Group Setup …………..............………………………..………………………………..…………………65
4.5.2 Site Setup………………………………………..……..………………………………………………………66
4.5.2.1 Regional Setting………………..……………………..………………………………..…………………66
4.5.2.2 OSD Dwell Time…………………………………….………………………………..…………….……68
4.5.2.3 Remote Control ID …………..............……………..………………………………..…………………69
4.5.2.4 Beep Setup..…………………………………………..………………………………..…………………69
4.5.2.5 Live Audio..…………………………………………….………………………………..…………………70
4.5.3 Software Upgrade………..…..…….…………….………………………..…………………………………71
4.5.4 Schedule………………… ………………..…..…………………………………………………………72
4.5.4.1 Backup Schedule………………..………………………..………………………………..…………………72
4.5.4.1.1 Adding Backup schedule…………………………….……………………………..…………….……...73
4.5.4.1.2 Deleting Backup schedule…………………………….……………………………..…………….……74
4.5.4.2 System Restart………..…..………………….………………………..…………………………………74
4.5.5 Storage………………………………..………………..…………………………………………………………75
4.5.5.1 External Storages………………………………………..………………………………..…………………...75
4.5.5.2 Hard Disk Format……………………..…………….………………………………..…...………….……….76
4.6 System Info………………………………………….………..………………..………………………………………78
4.6.1 Log Info……………..……………………………………..………………………………..………………………78
4.6.2 Factory Default…………….…….…..………..…………………………………………..…………….………...81
4.6.3 System Shutdown/Restart ………….....................…………………………..……………..…………………81
5.1 Accessing Search Mode ………………………………………………………………………………………83
5.2 Search mode display………………………..………………………………………………………………83
5.3 Selecting date and time …………………………..………………………………………………………84
5.4 Selecting cameras and changing search bar line……….……………………………………………85
5 . 5 A u d i o O u t p u t … … … … … … … … … … …… … … … … … … … … … … … …… … … . . … … … … … …… 8 6
5 . 6 P l a y b a c k … … … … … … …… … . . … … … … … … … … …… … … … … … … … … … …… … …… … …8 7
5 . 7 E v e n t S e a r c h … … … … … … … … … . . … … … … … … … … … … … … …… … … … … … … … … … …8 8
Chapter 5. Search

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Appendix
1. KDB Viewer……………………………………………………………………….……………………………………94
1.1 How to run Viewer………………………………..……………….…………..…………………………………94
1.2 Viewer main screen……………………………………………....……………………………………………97
2. WebDVR………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………100
3. Watermark Checker………………………………………….………………………………………………………104
4. Adding HDD………………………………………………………………………………….………………………106
4.1 Installing new HDD………………………………..………….…………..…………………………………106
4.2 Checking HDD Database………………………………………..……………………………………………107
5. Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………108
6. FAQ………………………… ……………………… …………………… ………………………………………110
6.1 Video Backup ……………………………………………………………………………………..……………90
6.2 Still Image Backup………………………..………………………………………………………..…………91
6.3 M edia Form at…………… ……….……………..…………………… …………………… ……..…………92
Chapter 6. Backup

1. Introducing your real
1. Introducing your real
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The following describes the keys and ports on the front of the system and their functions:
[Power]
- Use this button to shutdown the DVR.
- When the button is pressed a password menu will pop-up and password details should be
entered click [OK] and the DVR will turn off.
[Jog (Inner dial)]
- Rotate to view recordings, in Search mode, forwards or backwards one frame at a time.
Rotate to change the value of options one unit at a time in Setup mode.
When controlling P/T/Z camera, rotate to shift camera lens focus.
[Shuttle (outer dial)]
- Rotate to play the recordings, in Search mode, forward or backward.
- Rotate to change the value of options continuously in Setup mode.
- When controlling P/T/Z camera. rotate to zoom in or out.
[HOLD]
- When using the Shuttle dial you can press the [HOLD] button to maintain the present shuttle
speed.
- Press the [HOLD] button again to deactivate the feature.
[Enter Key]
- Use to select option in Setup or Search mode. Use to directly go to Control setup mode from
the Surveillance mode.
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[Figure 1-1. System front view(DW-716T)]
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[Directional keys]
- Use to move through the menu options in Setup or Search mode.
- When controlling P/T/Z camera, press the directional keys to move the camera.
- When searching recorded image, you can adjust the size of the image using up and down
directional key.
[Camera/Number keys]
- In Surveillance mode, press for full screen display of that camera.
- In Search mode, press for full screen display of that camera recording during playback.
- Press the keys enter correct numeric password when accessing Setup or Search modes.
[AUTO]
- Press [AUTO] to begin automatic channel sequence in full screen mode.
[Split screen buttons]
- On Surveillance or Search modes, press to select 4-splitscreen, 9-splitscreen or 16-split screen.
[INSTANT REC]
- In the case of an emergency or an emergency night happen press the [INSTANT REC] button.
- Use the [INSTANT REC] button to record video data from all cameras regardless of the recording
schedule.
[KEY LOCK]
- The [KEY LOCK] button can be used lock the buttons on the front of the DVR system.
- When activating and deactivating the key lock function a password menu will pop-up and password
details should be entered to switch between modes.
[EMERGENCY]
- Use the [EMERGENCY] button to transmit video data to a remote location in the case of
emergency.
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[Note] OSD Position Control Function
- It is possible to control OSD position by Up/Down/Left/Right button on 16 division
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[LED Status Panel]
-The LED Status Panel displays the current operation state of the DVR.
REC : The light indicates that the DVR is recording.
BACKUP : The light indicates when a backup is in progress.
NETWORK : The light indicates that a client is connected remotely.
AUDIO SEL : The light indicates when the audio select function is active.
REMOTE : The light indicates that a button has been pressed on the remote controller.
KEYLOCK : The light indicates when the key lock function is active.
POWER : The light indicates that the power is on.
[CD/DVD-RW]
- The CD-RW/DVD-RW is used to backup video data.
[Search mode control Keys]
- In Search mode, use these keys to view the recording from either the first or last recorded
image, to play the recording either forwards or backwards, and pause the recording.
[MENU]
- To go to the system configuration window, press the [MENU] button. You will then be
asked to enter the user ID and password. To exit the current menu or to close the
configuration window, press [MENU] button.
[SEARCH]
- To go to the search window, press the [SEARCH] button. You will then be asked to enter the
ID and password.
[A/V SELECT]
- The [A/V SELECT] Button can be used to select and hear audio in the surveillance screen
mode.
- Press [A/V SELECT] button to activate the live audio select mode then press the Channel
button you wish to listen.
[REVERSE PLAYBACK]
- USB the [REVERSE PLAYBACK] button to playback a selected channel in surveillance
mode.
[INSTANT BACKUP]
- The [INSTANT ACKUP] button once pressed automaitcally makes a back-up of all channels
for the 5 minutes prior to the button being pressed to the USB port.
[USB Port]
- You can connect a portable disk drive to USB port to save backup of recorded video.
- You can update your system software with an upgrade package through the USB port.
- You can control screen menu with connecting USB type mouse.
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The following describes keys and ports on the rear part of the system and their functions.
[Figure 1-2. System rear view(DW-716T)]
[Power Connector]
• Power cable input, 110V ~ 220V, for system main power supply.
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[Caution]
• Be careful of electrocution. Please read [Safety Warnings and Cautions].
[Camera Video Input BNC]
•Connecting cameras to DVR, input the video signal coaxial cable to the BNC input on the DVR.
[Loop Through Output]
- Video output ports for camera loop through to view images on another monitor or device.
- The system supports both NTSC and PAL.
[V-Output Port]
- Video output for connecting with CVBS monitor.
[SPOT Monitor Output]
- Spot monitor output for video output connection to a external Spot monitor.
[Caution]
• Dependant on the grounding status of the power supply electric current that can cause an
electric shock may flow in the video line (coaxial cable). Turn off the system before
connecting the video line to the BNC port.
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[ALARM IN Port]
• This is the input port for sensor devices.
•The system supports NC(Normal Close) and NO(Normal Open) sensor types.
[ALARM OUT Port]
• This is the output port for alarm out devices .
• The system supports NC(Normal Close) and NO(Normal Open) control types.
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[Caution]
• Since control devices use output in a contact point format without polarity at
the control output port, do not connect AC 110V ~ 220V of the power cable or supply
DC power.
• When controlling DC power, it is recommended that you cut the (-ve) line.
[RS485 M/RS485S]
- RS-485M output for controlling PTZ cameras.
- RS-485S input for external devices such as keyboard controller or POS system.
- If a device is connected to the RS-485 input then the RS-232 port does not work.
[USB]
- You can connect a portable disk drive to USB port to save backup of recorded video.
- You can update your system software with an upgrade package through the USB port.
- You can control screen menu with connecting USB type mouse.
[S-VIDEO]
- S-Video output for connecting with SVGA monitor.
[AUDIO OUT]
- Connect speakers to the Audio Out port in order to output Audio data.
[Note]
The DVR is not equipped with an audio output amplifier. Thus, user are advised to
purchase separate amplifiers and speakers or speakers with a built-in amplifier.
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[AUDIO IN]
- Input speaker into the audio in ports.
- Supports recording of up audio channels.
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[IEEE 1394]
- To use an IEEE1394 external storage as the ‘Recording device’ or ‘Backup device’.
[LAN]
- Ethernet 10/100 connection port for connection the system through network.
- To access the network through the network hub, connect the network cable to the
LAN port.
- You can remotely monitor, search, and control data on the network.
[External modem terminal] NO AVAILABLE IN EUROPEAN MODELS
- Provide a connection to the external modem for a remote access.
- You can remotely monitor, search, and control data through modem access.
- If the RS-232 port is used then the RS-485 S will not function.
[VGA]
- Connect the VGA monitor to the VGA port.
- Displays the DVR system on the monitor.
[NTSC/PAL Setup]
- The DVR supports both NTSC and PAL formats. Before turning on the DVR,
select the NTSC or PAL video format.
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