Eneo MPR-32R080200A User manual

User Manual
Multisignal HD Video Recorder,
HD-TVI, AHD, 960H
MPR-32R080200A
MPR-32R160200A

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WARNING
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DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
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of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
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Description
IEC60417, No.5032 Alternating current
COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC:
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A 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 CAN RADIATE RADIO
FREQUENCY ENERGY AND IF NOT INSTALLED 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
USERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.
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THIS CLASS OF DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-
CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.
The information in this manual is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication even though explanation about
some functions may not be incorporated. We are not responsible for any problems resulting from the use thereof. The
information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Revisions or new editions to this publication may be
issued to incorporate such changes.
The software included in this product contains some Open Sources. You may obtain the complete corresponding source
code from us. See the Open Source Guide on the software CD (OpenSourceGuide\OpenSourceGuide.pdf) or as a printed
document included along with the User's Manual.

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Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do
not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning.
4. Attachments
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval
of the manufacturer as such additions may result in the risk of fire,
electric shock or other personal injury.
5. Water and/or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
6. Placement and Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart,
stand or table. The equipment may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the equipment.
This equipment and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the equipment and cart
combination to overturn.
Do not place this equipment on a closed space. Sufficient amount of
ventilation air is necessary to avoid increase of ambient temperature
which can cause improper operation or the risk of fire.
7. Power Sources
This equipment should be operated only from the type ofpower source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure ofthe type ofpower,
please consult your equipment dealer or local power company.
You may want to install a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
system for safe operation in order to prevent damage caused by an
unexpected power stoppage. Any questions concerning UPS,
consult your UPS retailer.
This equipment should be remain readily operable.
8. Power Cords
Operator or installer must remove power and TNT connections before
handling the equipment.
9. Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or
whenit is left unattended and unused for long periods oftime,unplug
it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and
power-line surges.
10. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result
in the risk of fire or electric shock.
11. Objects and Liquids
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the equipment.
12. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
13. Damage requiring Service
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A.When the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. If liquid is spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment.
C. If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
D.If the equipment does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as animproper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician torestore the equipment to itsnormal operation.
E. If the equipment has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
F. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance–
this indicates a need for service.
14. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have
the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
15. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
equipment is in proper operating condition.
16. Field Installation
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and
should conform to all local codes.
17. Correct Batteries
Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions. The battery shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
18. Tmra
A manufacturer’s maximum recommended ambient temperature (Tmra)
for the equipment must be specified so that the customer and installer
may determine a suitable maximum operating environment for the
equipment.
WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at
the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,
please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for
details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product
should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — Introduction...................................................................................................................1
Feature..........................................................................................................................................1
Technical Overview.......................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2 — Installation....................................................................................................................3
Package Contents.........................................................................................................................3
Required Installation Tools............................................................................................................3
Video Input ...............................................................................................................................3
Alarm Input/Output ...................................................................................................................4
RS485 Port...............................................................................................................................4
RS232 Port...............................................................................................................................4
eSATA Port...............................................................................................................................5
Factory Reset Switch................................................................................................................5
Video Out..................................................................................................................................5
Network Port.............................................................................................................................5
Audio In/Out..............................................................................................................................6
Power Cord Connector.............................................................................................................6
Chapter 3 — Configuration................................................................................................................7
Front Panel Controls.....................................................................................................................7
Camera Buttons (1 to 16).........................................................................................................8
Enter Button..............................................................................................................................8
Arrow Buttons...........................................................................................................................8
Menu Button .............................................................................................................................8
ZOOM Button ...........................................................................................................................8
PTZ Button ...............................................................................................................................9
Panic Button .............................................................................................................................9
LED...........................................................................................................................................9
Display Button ..........................................................................................................................9
Monitor Button ..........................................................................................................................9
Bookmark Button......................................................................................................................9
Freeze Button...........................................................................................................................9
Alarm Button.............................................................................................................................9
Playback Buttons....................................................................................................................10
Jog Dial, Shuttle Ring.............................................................................................................10
USB Port.................................................................................................................................10
ID Button on Remote Control .................................................................................................10
Sequence Button on Remote Control.....................................................................................11
Clip Copy Button on Remote Control .....................................................................................11
Turning on the Power..................................................................................................................11
Initial Unit Setup..........................................................................................................................11
Setup Screen ..............................................................................................................................12
System Setup..............................................................................................................................13
General...................................................................................................................................13
Date/Time...............................................................................................................................21
User........................................................................................................................................22
Storage...................................................................................................................................25
System Event .........................................................................................................................26
Recording Setup .........................................................................................................................28
General...................................................................................................................................28
Schedule.................................................................................................................................29

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Pre-Event................................................................................................................................31
Event Setup.................................................................................................................................32
Motion.....................................................................................................................................32
Tripzone..................................................................................................................................33
Alarm-In..................................................................................................................................35
Video Loss..............................................................................................................................36
Video Blind .............................................................................................................................37
Text-In ....................................................................................................................................38
Camera Setup.............................................................................................................................40
General...................................................................................................................................40
PTZ.........................................................................................................................................41
Device Setup...............................................................................................................................42
Audio ......................................................................................................................................42
Alarm-Out ...............................................................................................................................43
Remote Control ......................................................................................................................44
Network Setup.............................................................................................................................45
General...................................................................................................................................45
LAN.........................................................................................................................................46
FEN ........................................................................................................................................48
RTSP......................................................................................................................................49
WebGuard..............................................................................................................................50
VNC........................................................................................................................................50
NetFS .....................................................................................................................................51
Notification Setup........................................................................................................................53
Callback..................................................................................................................................53
Mail.........................................................................................................................................53
SNS ........................................................................................................................................55
FTP.........................................................................................................................................56
Schedule.................................................................................................................................57
Display Setup..............................................................................................................................58
OSD........................................................................................................................................58
Main Monitor...........................................................................................................................59
Spot Monitor...........................................................................................................................60
Chapter 4 — Operation....................................................................................................................61
Turning on the Power..................................................................................................................61
Live Monitoring............................................................................................................................61
Live Monitoring Menu .............................................................................................................62
Active Cameo Mode ...............................................................................................................64
Zoom Mode ............................................................................................................................64
PTZ Mode...............................................................................................................................64
Event Monitoring.....................................................................................................................66
Covert Camera .......................................................................................................................66
Spot Monitoring ......................................................................................................................66
Status Monitoring....................................................................................................................67
Recording Video..........................................................................................................................68
Panic Recording.....................................................................................................................69
Recording Audio..........................................................................................................................69
Playing Recorded Video..............................................................................................................69
Searching Video..........................................................................................................................70
Search Menu ..........................................................................................................................71
Event Log Search...................................................................................................................73
Record Table Search..............................................................................................................75
Motion Search ........................................................................................................................76

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Text-In Search........................................................................................................................78
Bookmarks..............................................................................................................................79
Clip-Copy................................................................................................................................80
Print ........................................................................................................................................82
Disk Mirroring..............................................................................................................................82
Appendix..........................................................................................................................................85
USB Hard Disk Drive Preparation...............................................................................................85
Text-In Search Examples............................................................................................................85
Search Example I...................................................................................................................85
Search Example II..................................................................................................................86
WebGuard...................................................................................................................................87
Web Monitoring Mode ............................................................................................................88
Web Search Mode..................................................................................................................89
Time Overlap...............................................................................................................................91
Error Code Notices......................................................................................................................91
System Log Notices ....................................................................................................................92
Map of Screens...........................................................................................................................93
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................94
Specifications..............................................................................................................................94
List of Illustrations
Figure 1: Typical DVR installation......................................................................................................2
Figure 2: DVR rear panel...................................................................................................................3
Figure 3: DVR front panel..................................................................................................................7
Figure 4: Infrared remote control.......................................................................................................8
Figure 5: Login screen.....................................................................................................................11
Figure 6: Logout screen...................................................................................................................11
Figure 7: Setup screen. ...................................................................................................................12
Figure 8: System – General setup screen.......................................................................................13
Figure 9: System – Date/Time setup screen. ..................................................................................21
Figure 10: System – User setup screen. .........................................................................................22
Figure 11: System – Storage setup screen. ....................................................................................25
Figure 12: System – System Event setup screen............................................................................26
Figure 13: Record – General setup screen......................................................................................28
Figure 14: Record – Schedule setup screen. ..................................................................................29
Figure 15: Schedule – Settings (Advanced Mode) setup screen.....................................................30
Figure 16: Record – Pre-Event setup screen. .................................................................................31
Figure 17: Event – Motion setup screen..........................................................................................32
Figure 18: Event – Tripzone setup screen.......................................................................................33
Figure 19: Event – Alarm-In setup screen.......................................................................................35
Figure 20: Event – Video Loss setup screen...................................................................................36
Figure 21: Event – Video Blind setup screen...................................................................................37
Figure 22: Event – Text-In setup screen..........................................................................................38
Figure 23: Camera – General setup screen. ...................................................................................40
Figure 24: Camera – PTZ setup screen..........................................................................................41
Figure 25: Device – Audio setup screen..........................................................................................42
Figure 26: Device – Alarm-Out setup screen...................................................................................43
Figure 27: Device – Remote Control setup screen..........................................................................44

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Figure 28: Network – General setup screen....................................................................................45
Figure 29: Network – LAN setup screen..........................................................................................46
Figure 30: Network – FEN setup screen..........................................................................................48
Figure 31: Network – RTSP setup screen.......................................................................................49
Figure 32: Network – WebGuard setup screen. ..............................................................................50
Figure 33: Network – VNC setup screen.........................................................................................50
Figure 34: Network – NetFS............................................................................................................52
Figure 35: Notification – Callback setup screen. .............................................................................53
Figure 36: Notification – Mail setup screen......................................................................................53
Figure 37: Notification – SNS setup screen.....................................................................................55
Figure 38: Notification – FTP setup screen. ....................................................................................56
Figure 39: Notification – Schedule setup screen.............................................................................57
Figure 40: Display – OSD setup screen. .........................................................................................58
Figure 41: Display – Main Monitor setup screen. ............................................................................59
Figure 42: Display – Spot Monitor setup screen..............................................................................60
Figure 43: Live Monitoring menu.....................................................................................................61
Figure 44: PTZ Select Camera menu..............................................................................................65
Figure 45: PTZ Preset menu. ..........................................................................................................65
Figure 46: Event Status – Event Status screen...............................................................................67
Figure 47: Event Status – Storage screen.......................................................................................68
Figure 48: Select Playback Camera menu......................................................................................69
Figure 49: Search menu..................................................................................................................70
Figure 50: Event Log Search screen...............................................................................................73
Figure 51: Record Table Search screen..........................................................................................75
Figure 52: Motion Search screen.....................................................................................................76
Figure 53: Text-In Search screen....................................................................................................78
Figure 54: Bookmarks screen..........................................................................................................79
Figure 55: Clip-Copy screen............................................................................................................80
Figure 56: Print screen. ...................................................................................................................82
Figure 57: System – Storage setup screen. ....................................................................................82

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Chapter 1 — Introduction
Feature
Your color digital video recorder (DVR) provides recording capabilities for eight or 16 camera inputs. It provides
exceptional picture quality in both live and playback modes, and offers the following features:
Live Monitoring for Each Channel
Compatible with Color (NTSC or PAL) and B&W (CCIR and EIA-170) Video Sources
Auto Detection for HD-TVI Input
Auto Detection for NTSC and PAL
H.264 Codec
Multiple Monitor Connectors: 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 SPOT
UTC for Camera Menu Control via Coax Cable
Multiple Search Engines (Date/Time, Calendar, Record Table, Event)
Real-time Recording (480 Images per Second with Very High (Full HD) Resolution)
Continuous Recording in Disk Overwrite Mode
Video Recording via eSATA Interface
2 (USB 2.0) port
Continues Recording while Transmitting to Remote Site and during Playback
User-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) Menu System
Multiple Recording Modes (Time-lapse, Pre-event, Alarm, Motion and Panic)
Two-way Audio Communication
4-Channel Audio Recording and 1-Channel Audio Playback
Text Input for ATM and POS
Alarm Connections Include: Input, Output
Built-in Alarm Buzzer
Live or Recorded Video Access via Ethernet
Time Synchronization using industry standard protocol
IR Remote Control
Self-diagnostics with automatic notification including hard disk drive S.M.A.R.T. protocol
Technical Overview
In addition to replacing both a time-lapseVCR and a multiplexer in a security installation, your DVR has many features
that make it much more powerful and easier to use than even the most advanced VCR.
The DVR converts analog NTSC or PAL video to digital images and records them on a hard disk drive. Using a hard
disk drive allows you to access recorded video almost instantaneously; there is no need to rewind tape. The technology
also allows you to view recorded video while the DVR continues recording video.
Digitally recorded video hasseveral advantagesover analog video recorded on tape. Thereis no need to adjust tracking.
You can freeze frames, fast forward, fast reverse, slow forward and slow reverse without image streaking or tearing.
Digital video can be indexed by time or events, and you can instantly view video after selecting the time or event.
Your DVR can be set up for event or time-lapse recording. You can define times to record, and the schedule can change
for different days of the week and user defined holidays.
The DVR can be set up to alert you when the hard disk drive is full, or it can be set to record over the oldest video once
the disk is full.
Your DVR uses a proprietary encryption scheme making it nearly impossible to alter video.

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You can view video and control your DVR remotely by connecting via Ethernet. There is an eSATA port that can be
used to record (eSATAinterfaceonly) video to external hard diskdrives, and there are two USB ports that can be used
to upgrade the system or copy video clips to external hard disk and flash drives.
Figure 1: Typical DVR installation.
NOTE:
This manual covers the 8- and 16-channel digital video recorders. The DVRs are identical except for the number of
cameras and alarms that can be connected and the number of cameras that can be displayed. For simplicity, the
illustrations and descriptions in this manual refer to the 16-camera model.

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Chapter 2 — Installation
Package Contents
The package contains the following:
Digital Video Recorder
Power Cord
Quick User Guide
Software CD (User’s Manual included)
Rack-mount Kit
Assembly Screws for Adding Hard Disk Drives
SATA Cables
Infrared Remote Control
Required Installation Tools
No special tools are required to install the DVR. Refer to the installation manuals for the other items that make up part
of your system.
Figure 2: DVR rear panel.
Video Input
Alarm Input/Output
RS485 Port
RS232 Port
eSATA Port
Factory Reset Switch
Video Out
Network Port
Audio In/Out
Power Cord Connector
Your DVR can be used with either NTSC or PAL equipment.
NOTE:
You cannot mix NTSC and PAL equipment. For example you cannot use a PAL camera and an NTSC
monitor.
Video Input
Connect the coaxial cables from the video sources to the BNC Video In
connectors.

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Alarm Input/Output
GND (Ground): Connect the ground side of the Alarm input and/or alarm output to the GND connector.
NOTE:
All the connectors marked GND are common.
NC/NO (Relay Alarm Outputs): The DVR can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the
device to the C (Common) and NC (Normally Closed) or C (Common) and NO (Normally Open) connectors.
NC/NO is a relay output which sinks 2A@125VAC and 1A@30VDC. See Chapter 3 ─ Configuration for
configuring alarm output.
ARI (Alarm Reset In): An external signal to the Alarm Reset In can be used to reset both the Alarm Out signal and
the DVR’s internal buzzer. Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the ARI(AlarmReset In) and GND (Ground)
connectors. Thethreshold voltage isbelow 0.3V and should be stable atleast 0.5 secondsto be detected. Connect the
wires to the ARI and GND connectors.
Connector Pin Outs:
AI (1 to 16)
Alarm Inputs 1 to 16
GND
Chassis Ground
NC
Relay Alarm Out (Normally Closed)
C
Relay Common
NO
Relay Alarm Out (Normally Open)
ARI
Alarm Reset In
RS485 Port
Connector Pin Outs:
Master Unit
Slave Unit
+
→To →
TX+/RX+
–
→To →
TX–/RX–
RS232 Port
Connector Pin Outs:
Master Unit
Slave Unit
RX
→To →
TXD
TX
→To →
RXD
GND
→To →
GND
NOTE: To make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip, press and hold the button and
insert the wire in the hole below the button. After releasing the button, tug gently on the wire
to make certain it is connected. To disconnect a wire, press and hold the button above the
wire and pull out the wire.
AI 1 to 16 (Alarm-In): You can use external devices to signal the DVR to react to events.
Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the AI (Alarm-In) and GND (Ground)
connectors. The threshold voltage of electrical switches for NC (Normally Closed) is above 2.4V
and for NO (Normally Open) is below 0.3V, and should be stable at least 0.5 seconds to be
detected. The voltage range of alarm input is from 0V to 5V. See Chapter 3 ─ Configuration
for configuring alarm input.
The DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard,
using RS485 half-duplex serial communications signals. The RS485 connector can also be used to control
PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. Connect RX+/TX+and RX–/TX–of the control system to the +and –
(respectively) of the DVR. See Chapter 3 ─ Configuration and the PTZ camera or remote controller
manufacture’s manual for configuring the RS485 connection.
An RS232 port isprovided to connect remote control devices such as a control keyboard. PTZ cameras or
text-in devicescan also be connected to the RS232 port. See Chapter 3 ─ Configuration and the PTZ camera,
text-in device or remote controller manufacturer’s manual for configuring the RS232 connection.

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NOTE:
Refer to the following for pin-out details for the 9-pin connector of the slave unit.
Male
Female
Pin 2
RXD (Receive Data)
Pin 3
TXD (Transmit Data)
Pin 5
GND (Ground)
eSATA Port
An eSATA port is provided to connect external storage devices for recording or archiving video. Connect
the external eSATA hard disk drive (RAID) cable to the eSATA port.
CAUTION:
Do NOT connect or disconnect eSATA devices while the DVR power is on. The DVR must
be powered down to connect or disconnect eSATA devices. Power up eSATA devices
so they are ready for operation before powering up the DVR. Power down eSATA devices
after powering down the DVR and then disconnect eSATA devices.
Factory Reset Switch
The DVR has a Factory Reset switch to the left of the HDMI connector on the rear panel. This
switch will only be used on the rare occasions that you want to return all the settings to the original
factory settings.
CAUTION:
When using the Factory Reset, you will lose any settings you have saved.
To reset the unit, you will need a straightened paperclip:
1. Turn the DVR off.
2. Turn it on again.
3. Poke the straightened paperclip into the unlabeled hole to the left of the HDMI connector.
4. Hold the reset switch until the DVR’s internal buzzer sounds twice.
5. Release the reset switch. All of the DVR’s settings are now at the original settings it had when it left the factory.
Video Out
An HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector is provided so that
you can use an HDMI monitor as your main monitor.
A VGA connector is provided so that you can use a standard, multi-sync computer
monitor as your main monitor. Use the cable supplied with your monitorto connect
it to the DVR.
Connect the spot monitor to the SPOT connector as needed.
NOTE:
Connect themonitorbefore the DVR boots so that video can bedisplayed on the monitorwith the resolution
you have set during system setup.If you want to use both the HDMI and VGA Monitor connectors, one
of the monitors should be connected before the DVR boots, and the other monitor should be connected
after the DVR boots.
Network Port
CAUTION:
The network connector is not designed to be connected directly with cable or wire
intended for outdoor use.
The DVR can be networked using the 10Mb/100Mb/1Gb Ethernet connector. Connect a Cat5e cable with
an RJ-45 jack to theDVR connector. The DVR can benetworked with a computer for remote monitoring,
searching, configuration and software upgrades. See Chapter 3 ─ Configuration for configuring the
Ethernet connections.

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Audio In/Out
NOTE:
It is the user’s responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit recording audio.
The DVR does not have amplified audio output, so you will need a speaker with an amplifier. The DVR
does not have a pre-amplifier for audio input, so the audio input should be from an amplified source,
not directly from a microphone.
Power Cord Connector
WARNING:
ROUTE POWER CORDS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A TRIPPING HAZARD. MAKE
CERTAIN THE POWER CORD WILL NOT BE PINCHED OR ABRADED BY FURNITURE.
DO NOT INSTALL POWER CORDS UNDER RUGS OR CARPET.
THE POWER CORD HAS A GROUNDING PIN. IF YOUR POWER OUTLET DOES NOT
HAVE A GROUNDING PIN RECEPTACLE, DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG. DO NOT
OVERLOAD THE CIRCUIT BY PLUGGING TOO MANY DEVICES IN TO ONE CIRCUIT.
Your DVR is now ready to operate. Refer to Chapter 3 ─ Configuration and Chapter 4 ─ Operation.
Your DVR can record audio from up to four sources. Connect the audio sources to
Audio In 1, Audio In 2, Audio In 3and Audio In 4as needed using RCA jacks.
Connect Audio Out to your amplifier.
Connect the AC power cord to the DVR and then to a wall outlet.

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Chapter 3 — Configuration
NOTE:
Your DVR should be completely installed before proceeding. Refer to Chapter 2 — Installation.
Front Panel Controls
Figure 3: DVR front panel.
Camera Buttons
Enter Button
Arrow Buttons
Menu Button
Zoom Button
PTZ Button
Panic Button
LED
Display Button
Monitor Button
Bookmark Button
Freeze Button
Alarm Button
Playback Buttons
Jog Dial, Shuttle
USB Port
The front panel looks and operates much like a VCR combined with a multiplexer. Many of the buttons have multiple
functions. The buttons on the infrared remote control, while laid out differently, perform the same functions as those
on the front panel. The following describes each button and control. Take a few minutes to review the descriptions.
You will use these to initially set up your DVR and for daily operations.
NOTE:
The infrared sensor on the DVR is just to the right of the arrow buttons. Make certain that nothing blocks
the sensor, or the remote control will not function properly.
When you use wireless communication devices (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) near the DVR, the remote
control might not function properly.
You can also use a USB mouse (not supplied) to navigate through the screens and menus much like
you would on a computer.

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ID Button Alarm Button
Monitor Buttons Freeze Button
Display Button
Clip Copy Button
Sequence Button
Bookmark Button
Camera Buttons Zoom In/Out Button
Triplex Button Preset Set/View Button
Audio Buttons
PTZ Mode Button
Focus Near/Far Button
Arrow Buttons
Menu Button Zoom Mode Button
Enter Button Play Button
Panic Button
Pause Button
Stop Button
Next Button
RW Button Previous Button
FF Button
Figure 4: Infrared remote control.
NOTE:
For simplicity, the button descriptions in this manual refer to the front panel buttons.
Camera Buttons (1 to 16)
Pressing the individual camera buttons will cause the selected camera to display full screen.
Enter Button
The (Enter) button selects a highlighted item or completes an entry that you have made during system setup.
Arrow Buttons
These buttons are used to navigate through menus and GUI. You can also use them to change numbers by highlighting
a number in the menu and using the Up and Down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the number’s value. These
buttons are also used to control Pan and Tilt when in the PTZ mode.
When in the PIP display format, pressing the Up and Down arrow buttons moves the position of the small screen
counter-clockwise and clockwise.
Pressing the Left and Right buttons moves through screen pages in the Live Monitoring mode and Search mode.
Menu Button
Pressing the MENU button enters the Setup screen. You will need to enter the authorized user and password to access
Setup. Pressing the button also closes the current menu or setup dialog box. In the Playback mode, pressing the button
displays the Search menu.In the Search mode clip-copying can be done instantly by pressing and holding the button
for three or more seconds.
ZOOM Button
Pressing the ZOOM button zooms the current image on the screen. A PIP with a rectangle temporarily displays showing
what area of the screen has been enlarged. You can use the arrow buttons to move the rectangle to another area.

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PTZ Button
Pressing the PTZ button enters the PTZ(Pan/Tilt/Zoom) mode which allowsyou to control properly configured cameras.
Panic Button
Pressing the PANIC button starts panic recoding of all camera channels, and displays on the screen. Pressing the button
again will stop panic recording.
LED
Power LED:The Power LED is lit when the unit is On.
Network LED:The Network LED is lit when the unit is connected to a network via Ethernet.
eSATA LED:The eSATA LED is lit when an eSATA device is connected to the DVR.
HDD LED:The HDD LED flickers when the DVR is recording or searching video on the hard disk drive.
Display Button
Pressing the DISPLAY button toggles between different display formats. The available formats are: PIP, 2x2, 3x2, 3x3,
or 4x4.
Monitor Button
Pressing the MONITOR button toggles the monitor selection between Main and Spot. You can select the screen format
and sequence monitoring of the selected monitor.
Bookmark Button
When in the playback mode, pressing the BOOKMARK button adds the current playback point to the bookmark list or
moves to the registered bookmark point.
Freeze Button
Pressing the FREEZE button freezes the current live screen.
Alarm Button
The ALARM button has two functions. First, it will reset the DVR’s outputs including the internal buzzer during an
alarm. Second, it will display the event log when you are in the live monitoring mode unless there is an active alarm.

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Playback Buttons
Backward: When in the pause mode, pressing the button moves to the previous image. The button isalso used
to Zoom Out while in the PTZ mode.
Forward: When in the pause mode, pressing the button moves to the next image. The button is also used to
Zoom In while in the PTZ mode.
Rewind: Pressing the button plays video backward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback
speed from , and . The button is also used for Near Focus in the PTZ mode.
Play/Pause: Pressing the button plays back video at regular speed. The screen displays when the DVR is
in the Pause mode and the screen displays when the DVR is playing back video. The button is also used to save
Presets while in the PTZ mode.
Fast Forward: Pressing the button plays video forward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the
playback speed from , and . The button is also used for Far Focus in the PTZ mode.
Search/Stop: Pressing the button while in the Live Monitoring mode enters the Search mode. Pressing the
button while in the Search mode returns the DVR to the Live Monitoring mode. The button is also used to load
a Preset View in the PTZ mode.
Jog Dial, Shuttle Ring
Jog Dial:When in the playback mode, you can play video forwardimage-by-image by turning the Jog Dial clockwise
and backward image-by-image by turning the Jog Dial counterclockwise. When in the PIP mode, you can make
the PIP screen smaller by turning the Jog Dial clockwise and larger by turning the Jog Dial counterclockwise. When
in theSetup mode, you can changenumber values byhighlighting the itemin themenu and turning Jog Dial clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the number.
Shuttle Ring:The Shuttle Ring only functions in the Playback mode. TheShuttle Ring is springloaded and returns
to the center position when released. Turning the ring clockwise plays video forward. Turning the ring counterclockwise
plays video backward. Playback speed varies with the amount the ring is turned. The playback speeds are , ,
, , , and . When you release the ring, it snaps back to the center position and the video
pauses.
USB Port
Two USB ports on the front panel are provided to connect external hard disk or flash drives for video clip copying or
system upgrades. Position external drives close enough to the DVR so that you can make the cable connections, usually
less than 6 feet. Use the USB cable provided with the hard disk drive to connect it to the DVR.
A USB mouse (not supplied) can be connected to one of the ports. You can use the mouse to navigate through the
screens and menus much like you would on a computer.
A PostScript™ USB printer (not supplied) can be connected to one ofthe ports. You can print selected images resulting
from a search.Refer to Chapter 4 — Operation, Searching Video.
A USB to Serial converter can be connected to the USB port. Multiple text-in devices can be used with a USB to Serial
converter.
ID Button on Remote Control
If a DVR System ID is set to 0, the infrared remote control will control that DVR without any additional operations.
(Refer to the System –General setup screen in this chapter for further information on setting the System ID.)If the
system ID is 1 to 16, you must to press the ID button and thenpress thenumber button (1 to 16) in order to control that
DVR. If the System ID of two or more DVRs is set to 0, those DVRs will react to the infrared remote control at the same
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Sequence Button on Remote Control
Pressing the SEQUENCE button displays live channels sequentially.
Clip Copy Button on Remote Control
Pressing the CLIP COPY button allows you to copy video clips.
Turning on the Power
Connectingthe power cord to theDVR turns on the unit. The unit takes approximately one minute and 30 seconds to
initialize.
Initial Unit Setup
Before using your DVR for the first time, you will want to establish the initial settings. This includes items such as
time and date, display language, camera, remote control, record mode, network and password. Your DVR can be set
up using various screens and dialog boxes.
Throughout the screens you will see . Highlighting the and pressing the button gives you the opportunity to
reset that screen to its default settings.
Highlighting This page or All pages and pressing the button resets the current
page or all pages of the screen to its or their default settings.
After you are finished with anysetup screen, you can highlight Save and press the button to save the changes and
exit the screen. If you do not wish to save the changes, highlight Cancel and press the button to exit the screen.
Press the MENU button or move the mouse pointer on the right edge of the screen and then select (Login) in the Live
Monitoring menu to enter the setup screens. The Login screen appears.
Select a User and enter the password by pressing the appropriate
combination of Camera number buttons and then the button. There
is no default password when logging in the admin user for the first
time.If you do not know the password, click the button for guidance.
Figure 5: Login screen.
NOTE:
To assure the secure management of the system, setting up a password is strongly recommended.
If you cannot use the front panel buttons, click the button using the mouse to enter a password, and
the virtual keyboard displays. See instructions below for using the virtual keyboard.
To log the user out of the system, press the MENU button or move the mouse pointer on the right edge
of the screen and then select (Logout) in the Live Monitoring menu. The Logout screen displays asking
you to confirm whether or not you want to log out the current user.
Figure 6: Logout screen.

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Setup Screen
System
Record
Event
Camera
Device
Network
Notification
Display
Figure 7: Setup screen.
Press the MENU button or move the mouse pointer on the right edge of the screen and then select (Setup) in the Live
Monitoring menu to enter the setup screen.
While setting up the DVR, there will be many opportunities to enter names and titles. When making these entries, a
Virtual Keyboard will appear.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the character you want in the name or title and press
the button. That character appears in the title bar and the cursor moves to the next
position. Pressing toggles between the upper and lower case keyboards,
backspaces, and deletes entered characters. Pressing toggles between different
keyboard layouts. You can use up to 31 characters including spaces in your title.
Special characters can be created using ^ and a capital letter; e.g., ^J for NL (New
Line), ^M for CR (Carriage Return). Special characters are commonly used by text
input devices and will be useful when performing Text-In Searches.