easynet ED-U1600 Specification sheet

QUICK SETUP MANUAL
easynet™ Ultra Series DVR
ED-U1600/U3200

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This manual is intended for initial setup only. The user should read the entire
instructions manual before using this product. The user instructions manual can be
downloaded via NUVICO website. www.nuvico.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
HOW TO SET REMOTE CONTROL ID ........................................................................................................................... 2
HOW TO MOUNT THE HDD TO THE DVR.................................................................................................................... 3
HOW TO START THE DVR ............................................................................................................................................... 6
IMPORTANT STEP: IF YOU ARE USING BNC TYPE MONITOR ONLY, WHICH IS CONNECTED TO MAIN 2
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HOW TO INITIALIZE THE HDD FOR RECORDING ..................................................................................................... 7
HOW TO SET DATE/TIME............................................................................................................................................... 11
QUICK RECORD SETUP................................................................................................................................................. 13
HOW TO DISABLE USE 2nd MONITOR (BNC) OUTPUT........................................................................................... 17
VERY IMPORTANT IF YOU USE ONLY 1 MONITOR................................................................................................ 17
HOW TO SETUP IP ADDRESS UNDER THE NETWORK SETUP.......................................................................... 20
HOW TO SEARCH FOR VIDEO USING “TIME SEARCH” METHOD...................................................................... 25
HOW TO SEARCH FOR VIDEO USING “CALENDAR SEARCH” METHOD.......................................................... 27
HOW TO COPY VIDEOS INTO CD/DVD/USB............................................................................................................. 29
HOW TO VIEW COPIED VIDEO..................................................................................................................................... 31
HOW TO LOG IN TO THE DVR...................................................................................................................................... 34

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HOW TO SET REMOTE CONTROL ID
Example: How to program ID 1 (Factory Default) into the remote control. It is a 3 step
process.
• Press ID button, then, press 1button, then finally, press ID button again to save.

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HOW TO MOUNT THE HDD TO THE DVR
1. When you unpack the DVR box, locate the removable HDD tray, shown below.
2. The removable HDD tray, shown below needs to be inserted into the empty slot of the DVR.

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3. With the latch pointing upwards, slide the tray into the slot.
4. Lock the tray in the slot by applying downward pressure to the latch.

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5. Finally, use the supplied tray key to lock the HDD tray into the chasis to prevent unauthorized removal.

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HOW TO START THE DVR
1. Connect the supplied USB mouse into any available USB port.
2. Connect the power cable from the power source outlet (preferably a UPS) to the back of the DVR.
Turn on and start the DVR.
• Using Front Panel/Remote: Press the POWER button for 3 seconds.
• Using Mouse: Not supported
IMPORTANT STEP: IF YOU ARE USING BNC TYPE MONITOR ONLY, WHICH IS
CONNECTED TO MAIN 2
• Using Front Panel/Remote: Set the Front Panel/Remote to control Main 2.
Press the MON button and 2 button.
• Using Mouse: On the Main 1, move the mouse cursor towards the right side of the screen and keep moving
right until mouse cursor appears on Main 2.

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HOW TO INITIALIZE THE HDD FOR RECORDING
1. Follow the instructions below.
• Using Front Panel/Remote: Press MENU button and press ↵button.
• Using Mouse: Click on the [Setup Menu] icon.
2. Select Advanced Setup.
• Using Front Panel/Remote: Press button and ↵button.
• Using Mouse: Click on the [Advanced Setup].

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3. Select Utility.
• Using Front Panel/Remote: Press button many to highlight [UTILITY] and press ↵button.
• Using Mouse: Click on the [UTILITY].
4. Select Disk Manager.
• Using Front Panel/Remote: Press button many to highlight [Disk Manager] and press ↵button.
• Using Mouse: Click on the [Disk Manager].

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6. Disk Manager will alert with caution message.
• Using Front Panel/Remote: Press ↵button to acknowledge and to move on.
• Using Mouse: Click on the [OK].
7. Select INT-1 HDD.
• Using Front Panel/Remote: Press button to highlight the [Off] status of INT-1. Then, press ↵button.
• Using Mouse: Click on the [Off] status of the INT-1.

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8. Select Add
• Using Front Panel/Remote: Press button to highlight [Add] and press ↵button.
• Using Mouse: Click on the [Add].
9. You are finished. To exit menu and to start recording video.
• Front Panel/Remote: Press and hold onto ESC button for 2 seconds.
• Mouse: Right click on your mouse twice.
10. Begin recording the video.
• Using Front Panel/Remote: Press REC button.
• Using Mouse: Click on the [Record On].

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HOW TO SET DATE/TIME
When the DVR is powered on for the very first time, the time and date may be incorrect. Before any other operation of the
DVR is started, it is important to setup the time and the date.
1. Follow the instructions below.
• Using Front Panel/Remote: Press MENU button and press ↵button.
• Using Mouse: Click on the [Setup Menu] icon.
2. Access DATE / TIME submenu.
• Front Panel/Remote: Press button to highlight [DATE/TIME], and press ↵button.
• Mouse: Click on the [DATE/TIME] line under the Quick Setup Tab.

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3. Change to the desired value.
• Front Panel/Remote: Use and press buttons and ↵button to modify to desired value.
• Mouse: Click on the desired value and modify.
Time Sync: When checked, it will synchronize the DVR’s time to its regional NTP (Network Time Server) if an active
internet connection is maintained.
Time Zone: Select appropriate Time Zone for your location.
Format: Allows the format and display of DATE/ Time to be customized.
Time: Set or modify the Date and Time.
4. Save the changes.
• Front Panel/Remote: Press button to highlight [Save] and press ↵button to save.
• Mouse: Click on [Save] to save.
5. To exit out to the Live screen.
• Front Panel/Remote: Press and hold onto ESC button for 2 seconds.
• Mouse: Right click on your mouse twice.

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QUICK RECORD SETUP
In GLOBAL RECORD under QUICK SETUP, you can set recording parameters that applies to entire cameras.
1. Follow the instructions below.
• Using Front Panel/Remote: Press MENU button and press ↵button.
• Using Mouse: Click on the [Setup Menu] icon.
2. Access the GLOBAL RECORD sub-menu.
• Front Panel/Remote: Press button to highlight [GLOBAL RECORD], and press ↵button.
• Mouse: Click on the [GLOBAL RECORD] line under the Quick Setup Tab.

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3. Change to the desired value.
• Front Panel/Remote: Use and press and ↵button to modify to desired value.
• Mouse: Click on the desired value and modify.
REC.: On or Off. Refers to Continuous (24/7) recording for all cameras.
RES: CIF,2CIF or 4CIF. Refers to recording resolution for all cameras. CIF being lowest, and 4CIF being the best.
PPS: 1, 2, 4, 7, 15, 30. Refers to pictures per second for all cameras. 1 being jerky, and 30 being smooth, real-time video.
Quality: Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5. Refers to detail level for all cameras. Q1 is least detailed, and Q5 is superfine, most
detailed.
Event: On or Off. Activates Motion or Alarm recording for all cameras.
IMPORTANT: Should you wish the DVR to record ONLY when the motion is detected, make sure that the [REC.] is
set to “OFF” and Event is set to “ON”. Illustration is shown below.

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4. RECORD WIZARD –Continuous (24/7) Record Mode Only-
• Front Panel/Remote: Use and ↵button to modify to desired value.
• Mouse: Click on the desired value and modify.
Picture Quality –Better pictures quality but slower PPS-
When the DVR is configured to Picture Quality Priority Mode, it will automatically adjust its recording frame rate and
resolution based on the number of days specified to give you the highest picture quality possible.
Frame Rate –Smoother video speed but sacrifices picture clarity-
When the DVR is configured to Frame Rate Priority Mode, it will automatically adjust its recording resolution and quality
based on the numbers of days specified to give you the highest frame rate possible.

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5. Save the changes.
• Front Panel/Remote: Press button to highlight [Save] and press ↵button to save.
• Mouse: Click on [Save] to save.
6. To exit out to the Live screen.
• Front Panel/Remote: Press and hold onto ESC button for 2 seconds.
• Mouse: Right click on your mouse twice.

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HOW TO DISABLE USE 2nd MONITOR (BNC) OUTPUT
VERY IMPORTANT IF YOU USE ONLY 1 MONITOR
The factory default setting for 2nd Monitor is turned “On”. However, should you NOT want to take advantage of 2nd Monitor
“Main 2”, follow these instructions.
1. Follow the instructions below.
• Using Front Panel/Remote: Press MENU button and press ↵button.
• Using Mouse: Click on the [Setup Menu] icon.
2. Select Advanced Setup.
• Using Front Panel/Remote: Press button and ↵button.
• Using Mouse: Click on the [Advanced Setup].

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3. Access the sub-menu of SYSTEM.
• Using Front Panel/Remote: Press button twice and press ↵button.
• Using Mouse: Click on the [SYSTEM].
4. Uncheck to turn off [Monitor Key].
• Using Front Panel/Remote: Press button multiple times to highlight [Monitor Key], and press ↵button.
• Using Mouse: Click on the [Monitor Key] to uncheck the selection.