DynaColor DG80II User manual

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Versatile H.264 DVR
Setup Guide
Package Content
Inspect the packaging carton. Make sure the Versatile H.264 DVR is properly delivered. Remove all
items from the box and make sure the box contains the following items.
Versatile H.264 DVR SATA Cable Power Cord User’s Manual
Front Panel
1 USB 2.0 Port The USB 2.0 port allows users to connect an external USB device to the
unit, such as a USB ThumbDrive or a USB mouse.
2 PLAY/STOP Press once to start the playback of recorded video. Press again to exit.
MODE Press this key to view in full-screen or multiple window modes.
3 FREEZE Press this key to freeze the current viewing screen.
SEQUENCE Press this key to start automatic sequence display of cameras.
4 MENU Press this key to enter the OSD setup menu.
SEARCH Press this key to search recorded video by date/time or event.
5 COPY This key is used for marking time in quick video export function.
DOME Press this key to enter Dome Camera Control mode.
6 ESC Press this key to cancel or exit from certain control mode.
CALL Press this key to enter Call Monitor Control mode.
7 Channels
1. In Live and Playback modes, press any key to view the corresponding
video in full-screen.
2. In input interface, 1~10 can be used for direct input of numbers 0~9.
3. In Dome Camera Control mode, 1 is for entering the Set/ Go preset
menu; 11~16 is for quick access of preset points 1~6.
8 Alarm LED It lights up when an alarm is triggered.
9 Network LED It lights up when network is connected. In addition, it blinks when data is
being transmitted via the network.
10
Record LED It blinks when videos are being recorded.

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11
Power Key Press and hold this key to trigger the quick shutdown function.
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Direction Keys
1. In Zoom mode, these keys function as normal direction keys.
2. In the OSD setup menu, the direction keys are used to move the
cursor to previous or next fields. To change the value in the selected
field, press UP / DOWN keys.
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ENTER
1. In OSD menu or selection interface, press these key to make the
selection or save settings.
2. In live full-screen viewing mode, press this key to view a 2× zoom
image; press it again to return.
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Shuttle/ Jog This is used to control playback operations.
Rear Panel
1 RS232 The RS232 communication port is for connection to a POS device.
2
e
-
SATA
(for Record)
Users can connect an e-SATA storage device via this port to expend
HDD capacity of the DVR.
3
e
-
SATA
(for Export)
Users can connect an e-SATA storage device via this port to export
recorded videos in the DVR.
4 LAN 10/100/1000M
(RJ-45)
The DVR is capable of networking. Once the unit is connected to the
LAN network, users can remotely access the DVR through the remote
software on a PC.
5 USB Port This USB port allows users to connect a USB mouse with PS/2
protocol.
6 Audio A D-Sub Audio connector is provided for the DVR to connect audio
source devices and Main/Call monitors audio ouput devices.
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Alarm I/O
&
RS-485
The DVR provides alarm I/O and RS485 ports that offer users the
flexibility required to connect the DVR to other devices.
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Main
Monitor
–
VGA The DVR can connect a VGA monitor via the VGA connector.
9
Main Monitor
–
Digital Output
The DVR can connect to a Digital Output monitor via an optional
Digital Output connector.
10
Call Monitor
(BNC)
The call monitor is used to display full screen video of all installed
cameras in sequence. The BNC Call Monitor connector allows users
to connect the DVR with an optional call monitor.
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Main
Monitor
-
BNC The DVR can connect to a monitor via a BNC connector.
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V
ideo In
(BNC)
A group of BNC connectors is provided for video input streams from
installed cameras.
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Power Jack The DVR has a 12V DC power connection jack. Please connect the
power supply adapter shipped with the unit.

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Pin Definition of Alarm I/O & RS-485, and Audio In/Out
Audio:
Pin
Definition Pin
Definition Pin
Definition
1 Audio In 1 10
GND 19
Audio In 12 (16CH only)
2 Audio In 3 11
GND 20
Audio In 14 (16CH only)
3 Audio In 5 (8CH & 16CH)
12
Call Audio Out 21
Audio In 16 (16CH only)
4 Audio In 7 (8CH & 16CH)
13
Main Audio Out 22
GND
5 Audio In 9 (16CH only) 14
Audio In 2 23
GND
6 Audio In 11 (16CH only) 15
Audio In 4 24
GND
7 Audio In 13 (16CH only) 16
Audio In 6 (8CH & 16CH)
25
Reserved
8 Audio In 15 (16CH only) 17
Audio In 8 (8CH & 16CH)
9 GND 18
Audio In 10 (16CH only)
Alarm I/O & RS-485:
Pin
Definition Pin
Definition Pin
Definition
1 Alarm Out Open 10
Alarm In 5 (8CH & 16CH)
19
Alarm In 10 (16CH only)
2 Alarm Out COM 11
Alarm In 6 (8CH & 16CH)
20
Alarm In 11 (16CH only)
3 RS485 D+ 12
Alarm In 7 (8CH & 16CH)
21
Alarm In 12 (16CH only)
4 RS485 D− 13
Alarm In 8 (8CH & 16CH)
22
Alarm In 13 (16CH only)
5 Reserved 14
Alarm Out Close 23
Alarm In 14 (16CH only)
6 Alarm In 1 15
Reserved 24
Alarm In 15 (16CH only)
7 Alarm In 2 16
Reserved 25
Alarm In 16 (16CH only)
8 Alarm In 3 17
Reserved
9 Alarm In 4 18
Alarm In 9 (16CH only)
Install HDDs
Users can install up to 4 HDDs to create a preferred RAID disk type. Note the SATA port numbers
on the SATA board (as shown in below figure) are linked to the indication numbers in the OSD
menu.The installed HDDs must be the same storage capacity, and it is strongly recommended to
use HDDs of the same model. Please refer to the following steps to install HDDs into the DVR.
NOTE: Please avoid using Seagate SV35 series and WD AVGP series HDDs.

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 Release the screws and remove the cover of the Versatile H.264 DVR.
 First fix the HDDs onto the mounting kits. Then connect the power and SATA cables to the HDDs
and fix the HDDs onto the bottom of the DVR.
 Connect the SATA cables to the SATA ports on the SATA board.
 Put the cover back to the DVR and connect the power cord and required equipments.
For users who are not familiar with RAID disk types, please read the next section about facts of
different RAID disk types BEFORE creating the RAID disk in the DVR.
RAID Disk Types
RAID, the acronym for Redundant Array of Independent Disks, is a data storage scheme that stores
data dispersedly in multiple disks to prevent data loss. The DVR provides three different types of
RAID disks: RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. Refer to the description listed below, users can choose
their preferred RAID disk types.
RAID 0:
Data in RAID 0 will be separately stored in a minimum of 2 different disks. This helps to increase
writing speed. The order of how data blocks are stored is illustrated as below. RAID 0 is not fault
tolerable. Just ONE disk failure in ANY disk of the array will destroy everything in the database.

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RAID 1:
RAID 1 enables the DVR to store data in 1 disk drive and make copies of the stored data to the
other installed disk drive. RAID 1 requires two disks, and it is fully fault tolerable.
RAID 1 Disk Type
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
DISK 1 DISK 2
RAID 10:
RAID 10 is a combination of two RAID 1 disks, which splits data into two parts to increase data
writing speed and in the mean time creates backups for each part. For example, 4 HDDs are
connected to create two RAID 1 disks A & B, which will split data into two parts. RAID 1 disk A will
store half of the video data to DISK 1 and mirroring to DISK 2. In the mean time, RAID 1 disk B will
store the other half of the video data to DISK 3 and mirroring to DISK 4. Hence, RAID 10 disk will
handle video faster than RAID 1 disk.
NOTE: Due to the charastistics of RAID 10 disk types, users must install 4 HDDs to create
RAID 10 disk type.

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Power On the DVR
Please follow the proper power on procedures to avoid damaging the DVR.
 Connect all necessary components, e.g. monitor and cameras, before power on the DVR.
 Check the type of power source before connecting the power adaptor to the DVR. The
acceptable power input is between AC110V ~ AC240V.
Select Viewing Mode:
 Press MODE repeatedly to select the wanted display mode. The available viewing modes are
full-screen, 2×2, 3×3, and 4×4 split-window.
 Press FREEZE to pause the current viewing image.
Create RAID Disk
Follow steps below to enter the OSD main menu and create RAID disk of the Versatile H.264 DVR.
Enter OSD Main Menu:
 Press MENU to enter the OSD main menu.
 Select the administrator account “admin” to login. Enter the preset password “1234”.
 It is strongly suggested to change the password to prevent unauthorized access.
Create RAID Disk:
 Go to <Database Setup>  <Internal Disks>, a new HDD will be listed because the RAID disk
is not created yet. Move the cursor to the new HDD and press ENTER. Select <Remove> under
the <Action> column so that it can be eliminated from current database.
 Go to <Database Setup>  <RAID Disks>, press ENTER at any displayed HDD and choose a
preferred RAID disk type under the <Action> column.
 The DVR will reboot and start to format the HDDs after boot up.
 After the HDDs are formatted, the DVR will automatically add the created RAID disk to the
database. Go to <Database Setup>  <Internal Disks> to confirm the RAID disk is created
and added to the database.

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Basic Setup
After RAID disk of the DVR is created, setup some basic configuration of the DVR. The basic
configuration can be set via either the DVR or DVRRemote, the remote software.
Date / Time Setting:
Follow steps below to setup date/time before the recording starts. Refer to the User’s Manual for
advanced setup of Time Sync function.
 Select <Date/Time> in System Setup menu.
 Select the date and time using LEFT/RIGHT keys; then adjust the value using UP/DOWN keys.
 The new date and time settings take effect after the changes are confirmed.
Language Setting:
If users wish to change language of the DVR system, follow the steps below.
 Select <Language> in System Setup menu and press ENTER.
 Press the UP/DOWN keys to select the desired language.
Network Setup
Configure the LAN setup for the DVR to properly function with Ethernet connection.
 From OSD main menu, select <System Setup>  <Network Setup>, set the <LAN Select>
item to <LAN> or <PPPoE> according to the network application, and enter <LAN Setup>.
 For DHCP user, set the DHCP to <ON>. The IP address, Netmask, Gateway and DNS settings
are retrieved from network servers. DHCP is dynamic that the settings change from time to time.
 For Non-DHCP user, set the DHCP to <OFF>. Enter an IP address, Netmask, Gateway, and
DNS settings. Please obtain the information from the network service provider.
 To change the IP address, Netmask, Gateway and DNS value, press UP/DOWN keys to move
the cursor to the item. Use LEFT/RIGHT keys to access each section of the value and press
ENTER, then change the value using UP/DOWN keys.
 PPPoE users must set the <PPPoE Account>, <PPPoE Password> and <PPPoE Max Idle>
as well.
 When the settings are complete, press ENTER to confirm and save the settings; or ESC to
abort.

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Dome Camera Control
Dome Camera Connection & Settings:
 See section Pin Definition of Alarm I/O & RS-485, and Audio In for RS-485 port pin definition.
 Refer to the following figure. Connect the R+, R- terminals on the dome camera to the D+, D-
terminals on the RS-485 port by RS-485 cable respectively.
 To set up dome camera’s protocol and ID, press MENU to access the OSD main menu, and
select <Camera Setup>. Then select <Dome Protocol> and choose the corresponding
protocol. Next select <Dome ID> and choose a preferred ID number. Note that the ID number
must match the ID address defined by the dome camera.
 To configure the RS-485 parameters, select <System Setup> from OSD main menu, and then
select <RS485 Setup>. The default RS-485 settings are 9600 Baud, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit and
No Parity.
Control Buttons in Dome Camera Control Mode:
1
Iris Close
3
Zoom In 6 Set / Go Preset
Iris Open Zoom Out 7 Go Presets 1~6
2
Focus Far 4 Enter Dome Camera
Control Mode 8 Pan / Tilt
Focus Near 5 ESC 9 Enter / Auto

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Basic Playback Operation
Search by Time:
 Press SEARCH to enter the Search menu.
 Move the cursor to “From” and press ENTER will start playing recorded video from the specified
“From” time.
 Move the cursor to “End” and press ENTER will start playing recorded video from the specified
“End” time.
 Move the cursor to “Select” and press LEFT/RIGHT to choose date/time. Press ENTER and
adjust the values by UP/DOWN keys. Press ENTER again to confirm or press ESC to abort.
 Move the cursor to <Begin Playback> and press ENTER to start playing back recorded video of
the selected time. Press PLAY/STOP again to return to live video.
NOTE: If there is no available recorded video that matches the specified time and date,
the unit starts to playback from the next available video.
Search by Event:
 Press SEARCH to enter the Search menu.
 To search event video that was recorded on a specific camera, use LEFT/RIGHT keys to move
the cursor and press ENTER to select or de-select a channel.
 Move the cursor to <Event List> and press ENTER to list the event video of the selected
channels.
 The list displays each event by date, time, triggered camera and alarm type. The latest recorded
event video will be listed on the top. To exit the event list, press ESC.
 Use UP/DOWN keys to scroll through the Event List. Press ENTER to play back the selected
event record.
NOTE: The event list displays only the first 1024 events; as some events are deleted,
others are displayed.
Playback Controls:
Button Description
LEFT The button is for rewinding the recorded video while playing back. Press the button
repeatedly to increase the speed of reverse playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×.
RIGHT The button is used to play the recorded video fast forward. Press the button
repeatedly to increase the speed of forward playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×.
FREEZE
Press FREEZE to pause the playback video. When the recorded video is paused,
press LEFT / RIGHT to resume playback video single step reverse / forward
respectively. Press FREEZE again to continue playing back video.
PLAY Press to start the playback or to stop playing back video and return to live mode.

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DVR Status Bar Icons
Icons that will be displayed in the status bar are listed in the following table with their descriptions.
Item
Icon Description Item
Icon Description
1 Main Monitor 13
Pause @ Playback mode
2 Call Monitor 14
End of Video
3
Monitor Active / Inactive 15
Quick Export
4 Sequence 16
Stamp A
5 Record 17
Stamp B
6 Event Record 18
Disk Error
7 Freeze @ Live Mode 19
Disk Full
8 Dome Camera Control 20
Disk Overheat
9 Zoom 21
No Disk
10
Forward Playback Speed:
1x, 2x,
4x, 8x,
16x, 32x
22
Disk Almost Full
23
Guest
24
User’s Authority Level
11
Backward Playback Speed:
1x, 2x,
4x, 8x,
16x, 32x
12
HDD Usage 25
HDD Cloning Status

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26
Lock 29
RAID Disk Correct
27
Fan Error 30
RAID Disk Error
28
RAID Disk Clone Completed
31
No RIAD Disk
NOTE: For HDD Cloning Status icons, a number will be shown in the center of the icon to
represent the group of HDD that is cloning. In the mean time, percentage will be displayed
underneath the icon.
NOTE: The Disk Clone Completed icon will be displayed when HDD cloning is completed
and will disappear when any key is pressed.
Connect the DVR via the Remote Software
Setup Requirements:
 Make sure the PC is connected to the Internet.
 Obtain IP address of the Versatile H.264 DVR. To check the DVR’s IP address, press MENU on
the front panel and select <System Setup>  <Network Setup>  <LAN Setup>  <IP> to
check the IP.
Changing Internet Setting:
 Start the IE; select <Tools> from the main menu of the browser, then <Internet Options> and
then click the <Security> tab.
 Select <Trusted sites> and click <Sites> to specify its security setting.
 Uncheck “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone”. Type the IP address of the
unit in field and click <Add> to add this website to the zone.
 In the Security Level area, click <Custom Level>. Under <ActiveX controls and plug-ins>, set
all items to <Enable> or <Prompt>.
 Click <OK> to accept the settings and close the <Security Settings> screen.
Using the Remote Software:
 Start the IE and enter the IP address of the Versatile H.264 DVR in the address bar.
 The ActiveX controls and plug-ins dialog will show twice for confirmation; click <YES> to accept
ActiveX plug-ins. The DVRRemote plug-ins will be downloaded and installed on the PC
automatically when the connection is successfully made.
NOTE: Do not enter any leading “0” characters in the address, for example,
“192.068.080.006” should be entered “192.68.80.6”.

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NOTE: If the default trigger port 80 is changed into another one, port 81 for example,
then the IP address should be entered as “192.68.80.6:81”.
 Version verification starts automatically to verify whether DVRRemote was installed. This
process may take up to 30 seconds.
 When the software is completely downloaded and installed, the Login Screen is displayed.
 Enter the username and password. The default usernames and passwords are admin / 1234
and user / 4321.
The following picture shows the display window of the DVRRemote:
Refer to the table below for brief description of functional items:
Item
Description Item
Description
1 Instant Recording 10
Search Event List
2 Deflicker On/Off at Playback 11
Capture Snapshot
3 Smoothen the Image 12
4:3 Viewing Aspect
4 Audio On/Off 13
HDD Status
5 Select Camera 14
Playback Control
6 Display Mode 15
Select Picture Size
7 View Live Camera 16
Bandwidth – Normal/Dual Stream
8 Playback Video 17
Download DVRPlayer
9 Setup Menu
For more information on DVRRemote, see User’s Manual.

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DVRRemote Playback
Playback Remote Video:
 Click <Play> on the main window toolbar, and then <Remote Playback> tab.
 The <From> and <To> on top of the screen display the date and time from which recorded video
is available for playback.
 Choose <Playback> in <Select> field for playback recorded video.
 Select the date and time of the segment to play back from the <Start> field. The date and time
can be changed either by typing desired numbers directly or using the arrow buttons.
 Click <OK> to start the playback, or click <Close> to abort.
Playback Local *.drv File:
 Click <Play> on the main window toolbar, and then <Local Playback> tab.
 Click <Open> and the file selection screen is displayed. Select the *.drv video file to playback
and click <OK>.
 Click <OK> to start the playback, or click <Cancel> to abort.
 View the video playback using the Playback controls.
 To end the playback, click <Live> to return to live video.
Playback Local *.avi Files:
 Start the windows media player or other media player from <Start> menu (or any other possible
access).
 Select <File> and then <Open>.
 Select the wanted *.avi file, and click <Open>.
NOTE: The *.avi files for each channel are stored separately. Therefore the video can be
played back in single channel, full screen mode only.
Playback Event Video:
 Click SEARCH on the main window toolbar. The Event List appears.
 Scroll through the Event List and highlight the interested events.
 Double-click on the desired event to view the event video.
Playback Controls: