Eneo TVR-2008AM4.0 User manual

EN
User Manual
Hybrid Video Recorder
TVR-2008AM4.0
TVR-2016AM4.0

Digital Video Recorder
i
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
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.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
Symbol
Publication
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 INTERFERENCEWHEN 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.
WARNING: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
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.

User’s Manual
ii
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 of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the 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
whenitis 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 an improper adjustment ofother controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restorethe equipment toits normal 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.

Digital Video Recorder
iii
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........................................................................................................................8
DISPLAY/SPOT Button ............................................................................................................8
GROUP/SEQUENCE Button....................................................................................................8
MENU/CAMEO Button .............................................................................................................8
Power LED ...............................................................................................................................9
HDD LED..................................................................................................................................9
Alarm Out LED .........................................................................................................................9
Network LED ............................................................................................................................9
Clip Copy LED..........................................................................................................................9
USB Port...................................................................................................................................9
Arrow Buttons.........................................................................................................................10
PLAY/PAUSE Button..............................................................................................................10
PANIC Button.........................................................................................................................10
PLAYBACK Button .................................................................................................................10
ALARM Button........................................................................................................................10
CLIP COPY Button.................................................................................................................10
ZOOM/PTZ Button..................................................................................................................10
ID Button on Remote Control .................................................................................................11
Bookmark 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...................................................................................................................................24
System Event .........................................................................................................................25
Recording Setup .........................................................................................................................26
General...................................................................................................................................26

User’s Manual
iv

Digital Video Recorder
v
Schedule.................................................................................................................................27
Pre-Event................................................................................................................................30
Event Setup.................................................................................................................................31
Motion.....................................................................................................................................31
Alarm-In..................................................................................................................................32
Video Loss..............................................................................................................................33
Video Blind .............................................................................................................................34
Text-In ....................................................................................................................................35
Camera Setup.............................................................................................................................37
General...................................................................................................................................37
PTZ.........................................................................................................................................38
Device Setup...............................................................................................................................39
Audio ......................................................................................................................................39
Alarm-Out ...............................................................................................................................39
Remote Control ......................................................................................................................40
Network Setup.............................................................................................................................41
General...................................................................................................................................41
LAN.........................................................................................................................................42
FEN ........................................................................................................................................44
RTSP......................................................................................................................................45
WebGuard..............................................................................................................................46
VNC........................................................................................................................................46
NetFS .....................................................................................................................................47
Notification Setup........................................................................................................................49
Callback..................................................................................................................................49
Mail.........................................................................................................................................49
SNS ........................................................................................................................................51
FTP.........................................................................................................................................52
Schedule.................................................................................................................................53
Display Setup..............................................................................................................................54
OSD........................................................................................................................................54
Main Monitor...........................................................................................................................55
Spot Monitor...........................................................................................................................56
Chapter 4 — Operation....................................................................................................................57
Turning on the Power..................................................................................................................57
Live Monitoring............................................................................................................................57
Live Monitoring Menu .............................................................................................................58
Active Cameo Mode ...............................................................................................................60
Zoom Mode ............................................................................................................................60
PTZ Mode...............................................................................................................................60
Event Monitoring.....................................................................................................................62
Covert Camera .......................................................................................................................62
Spot Monitoring ......................................................................................................................62
Status Monitoring....................................................................................................................63
Recording Video..........................................................................................................................64
Panic Recording.....................................................................................................................65
Recording Audio..........................................................................................................................65
Playing Recorded Video..............................................................................................................65
Searching Video..........................................................................................................................66
Search Menu ..........................................................................................................................67
Event Log Search...................................................................................................................69
Record Table Search..............................................................................................................71
Motion Search ........................................................................................................................72

User’s Manual
vi
Text-In Search........................................................................................................................74
Bookmarks..............................................................................................................................75
Clip-Copy................................................................................................................................76
Print ........................................................................................................................................78
Appendix..........................................................................................................................................79
USB Hard Disk Drive Preparation...............................................................................................79
Text-In Search Examples............................................................................................................79
Search Example I...................................................................................................................79
Search Example II..................................................................................................................80
WebGuard...................................................................................................................................81
Web Monitoring Mode ............................................................................................................82
Web Search Mode..................................................................................................................84
Time Overlap...............................................................................................................................86
Error Code Notices......................................................................................................................86
System Log Notices ....................................................................................................................87
Map of Screens...........................................................................................................................88
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................89
Specifications..............................................................................................................................89
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...........................................................................................................................12
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..............................................................................................24
Figure 12: System – System Event setup screen. ...................................................................................25
Figure 13: Record – General setup screen..............................................................................................26
Figure 14: Record – Schedule setup screen............................................................................................27
Figure 15: Schedule – Settings (Advanced Mode) setup screen. ............................................................28
Figure 16: Record – Pre-Event setup screen...........................................................................................30
Figure 17: Event – Motion setup screen...................................................................................................31
Figure 18: Event – Alarm-In setup screen................................................................................................32
Figure 19: Event – Video Loss setup screen............................................................................................33
Figure 20: Event – Video Blind setup screen...........................................................................................34
Figure 21: Event – Text-In setup screen..................................................................................................35
Figure 22: Camera – General setup screen.............................................................................................37
Figure 23: Camera – PTZ setup screen...................................................................................................38
Figure 24: Device – Audio setup screen. .................................................................................................39
Figure 25: Device – Alarm-Out setup screen...........................................................................................39
Figure 26: Device – Remote Control setup screen. .................................................................................40
Figure 27: Network – General setup screen.............................................................................................41
Figure 28: Network – LAN setup screen. .................................................................................................42
Figure 29: Network – FEN setup screen..................................................................................................44

Digital Video Recorder
vii
Figure 30: Network – RTSP setup screen................................................................................................45
Figure 31: Network – WebGuard setup screen........................................................................................46
Figure 32: Network – VNC setup screen..................................................................................................46
Figure 33: Network – NetFS.....................................................................................................................48
Figure 34: Notification – Callback setup screen.......................................................................................49
Figure 35: Notification – Mail setup screen..............................................................................................49
Figure 36: Notification – SNS setup screen. ............................................................................................51
Figure 37: Notification – FTP setup screen..............................................................................................52
Figure 38: Notification – Schedule setup screen......................................................................................53
Figure 39: Display – OSD setup screen...................................................................................................54
Figure 40: Display – Main Monitor setup screen......................................................................................55
Figure 38 : Display – Spot Monitor setup screen. ...................................................................................56
Figure 41: Live Monitoring menu..............................................................................................................57
Figure 42: PTZ Select Camera menu.......................................................................................................61
Figure 43: PTZ Preset menu....................................................................................................................61
Figure 44: Event Status – Event Status screen........................................................................................63
Figure 45: Event Status – Storage screen. ..............................................................................................64
Figure 46: Select Playback Camera menu...............................................................................................65
Figure 47: Search menu...........................................................................................................................66
Figure 48: Event Log Search screen........................................................................................................69
Figure 49: Record Table Search screen. .................................................................................................71
Figure 50: Motion Search screen.............................................................................................................72
Figure 51: Text-In Search screen.............................................................................................................74
Figure 52: Bookmarks screen..................................................................................................................75
Figure 53: Clip-Copy screen. ...................................................................................................................76
Figure 54: Print screen.............................................................................................................................78

Digital Video Recorder
1
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 High (HD) Resolution)
Continuous Recording in Disk Overwrite Mode
Video Recording via eSATA Interface
2 USB 2.0 Ports
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 has several advantages over analog video recorded on tape. There is noneed 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.

User’s Manual
2
You can view video and control your DVR remotely by connecting via Ethernet. There is an eSATA port that can be
used to record video to external hard disk drives, 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.

Digital Video Recorder
3
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.

User’s Manual
4
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 is below0.3V and should be stableat least 0.5 seconds to 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 is provided to connect remote control devices such as a control keyboard. PTZ cameras or
text-in devices can also be connected to theRS232 port. See Chapter 3 ─ Configuration and the PTZ camera,
text-in device or remote controller manufacturer’s manual for configuring the RS232 connection.

Digital Video Recorder
5
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 recordingor 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 monitor to connect
it to the DVR.
Connect the spot monitor to the SPOT connector as needed.
NOTE:
Connect themonitor before the DVR boots so that video can be displayed on the monitor with 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 the DVR connector. The DVR can be networked with a computer for remote monitoring,
searching, configuration and software upgrades. See Chapter 3 ─ Configuration for configuring the
Ethernet connections.

User’s Manual
6
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.

Digital Video Recorder
7
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
Display/SPOT Button
Group/Sequence Button
Menu/Cameo Button
Power LED
HDD LED
Alarm Out LED
Network LED
Clip Copy LED
USB Connector
Arrow Buttons
Play/Pause Button
Panic Button
Playback Mode Button
Alarm Button
Clip Copy Button
Zoom/PTZ Button
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.

User’s Manual
8
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
Pressing the individual camera buttons will cause the selected camera to display full screen. Buttons are also used to
enter passwords.
In the PTZ mode, pressing the button 1 zooms in the screen and the button 2 zooms out the screen, pressing the button
3 focuses near and button 4 focuses far, and pressing the button 5 moves to the preset and button 6 saves the preset.
DISPLAY/SPOT Button
Pressing the DISPLAY/SPOT button toggles between different display formats. The available formats are: PIP, 2x2,
1+5, 1+7, 3x3 and 4x4 (2x2, 1+5, 1+7, 3x3 and 4x4 on a Spot Monitor).
Pressing and holding the button for three seconds or longer allows you to select which cameras will display on the Spot
monitor.
GROUP/SEQUENCE Button
When in the live mode, pressing the GROUP/SEQUENCE button changes the screen from the current camera group
to thenext camera group, and the screen displays the page number. Pressing and holding the button for three seconds
or longer displays live channels sequentially.
MENU/CAMEO Button
Pressing the MENU/CAMEO button enters the Setupscreen. You will need to enter theauthorized user and password
to access Setup. Pressing the button also closesthe current menu orsetup dialog box. In thePlayback mode, pressing
the button displays the Search menu.

Digital Video Recorder
9
Pressing and holding the button for three seconds or longer enters the cameo mode. The yellow outline surrounding
the video indicates the active cameo, and pressing the arrow buttons moves the active cameo. Pressing the desired camera
button in the active cameo edits the cameo and displays the video of selected camera. Pressing the (Play/Pause) button
exits the Active Cameo mode. Selecting Exit Group Edit in the cameo menu displayed when pressing the MENU/CAMEO
button also exits the Active Cameo mode.
NOTE:
A cameo is defined as any cell within multi-screen display. The cameo mode allows you to change
the screen layout by editing the cameo.
Power LED
The Power LED is lit when the unit is On.
HDD LED
The HDD LED flickers when the DVR is recording or searching video on the hard disk drive.
Alarm Out LED
The Alarm Out LED is lit when alarm output or internal buzzer is activated.
Network LED
The Network LED is lit when the unit is connected to a network via Ethernet.
Clip Copy LED
The Clip Copy LED is lit when the DVR is clip-copying.
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 oneof the 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.

User’s Manual
10
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, and pressing
the Left and Right buttons changes the PIP screen size.
In the playback mode, pressing the button plays video backward at high speed. Pressingthe button again toggles
the playback speed from , and . The screen displays , and respectively. Pressing the
button plays video forward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback speed from , and
. The screen displays , and respectively. When in the pause mode, pressing the button
moves to the next image and pressing the button moves to the previous image.
PLAY/PAUSE Button
In the live monitoring mode, pressing the button freezes the current screen and the screen displays icon. When
in the playback mode, pressing the button plays back images at regular speed or pauses playing video.
Pressing the button selects a highlighted item or completes an entry that you have made during system setup.
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.
PLAYBACK Button
Pressing the PLAYBACK button enters theplayback mode, and pressing the button again exits the playback mode. When
entering the playback mode, video is paused. Pressing the (Play/Pause) 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.
When in one of the multi-view formats, pressing this button enters the Triplex mode. The DVR supports the Triplex
function: monitoring, recording and playing back at the same time.
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.
This operation can be user password protected.
CLIP COPY Button
Pressing the CLIP COPY button allows you to copy video clips.
ZOOM/PTZ Button
Pressing the ZOOM/PTZ button zooms in the current image in double on the screen. You can use the arrow buttons to
move the rectangle to another area. Pressing the (Play/Pause) button zooms in the image in rectangle.
Pressing and holding the button for three seconds or longer enters the PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) mode and the PTZ icon
flickers. Pressing the button again exits the PTZ mode. Pressing the arrow buttons or MENU/CAMEO button allows
you to control properly configured cameras.

Digital Video Recorder
11
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 on the remote control and then press the number 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 time.
Bookmark Button on Remote Control
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.
Turning on the Power
Connecting the power cord to the DVR turns on the unit. The unit takes approximately one minuteand 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 any setup 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.