Honeywell HRDP4F250 User manual

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HRDP4F DVR
Performance Series
Digital Recording and Transmission System
User Guide

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Warnings and Safeguards
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
EN 55022 Class B Notice
WARNING
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Important Safeguards
1. Read Owner’s Manual – After unpacking this product, read the owner’s manual carefully, and
follow all the operating and other instructions.
2. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the label. If not sure of the type of power supply to your home or business, consult product
dealer or local power company.
3. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked
or covered. The product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or Honeywell’s instructions have been adhered to.
4. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products that produce heat.
5. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water. Do not exceed the humidity
specifications for the product as detailed in this manual.
6. Power Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should not be routed so that they are likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
receptacles, and the point where they exit the product.
7. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles
as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
8. Lightning – For added protection for this product during storms, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and power line surges.
9. Object and Liquid Entry Points – Never insert foreign objects into the DVR, other than the media
types approved by Honeywell, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that
could result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
10. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product.
11. Burden – Do not place a heavy object on or step on the product. The object may fall, causing
serious personal injury and serious damage to the product.
12. Replaceable Batteries – CAUTION: Risk of Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an
Incorrect Type. Dispose of Used Batteries According to the Instructions
13. Grounded Outlet – This equipment shall be connected to a properly grounded outlet.
14. Outlet Location – This equipment must be installed within six feet of an easily accessible outlet.

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15. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the unit from the outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.
If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the unit to its normal operation.
If the unit has been dropped or the enclosure has been damaged.
When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.
16. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product. Opening or removing covers may expose the
user to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
17. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts specified by Honeywell. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
18. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician
to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.
Notes on Handling
Please retain the original shipping carton and/or packing materials supplied with this product. To ensure
the integrity of this product when shipping or moving, repackage the unit as it was originally received
from Honeywell.
Do not use volatile liquids, such as aerosol spray, near this product. Do not leave rubber or plastic
objects in contact with this product for long periods of time. They will leave marks on the finish.
The unit may become warm after long periods of use. This is not a malfunction.
Notes on Locating
Place the unit on a level surface. Do not use it on a shaky or unstable surface such as a wobbling table
or inclined stand.
If this unit is placed next to a TV, radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor and the sound
may be distorted. If this happens, place the DVR away from the TV, radio, or VCR.

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Notes on Cleaning
Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning.
For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution, wring well and wipe. Use a dry cloth to
wipe it dry. Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner and benzene, as they may damage the
surface of the DVR.
If using a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit, follow that product’s instructions.
Notes on Maintenance
This DVR is designed to last for long periods of time. To keep the DVR always operational we
recommend regular inspection maintenance (cleaning parts or replacement). For details contact the
nearest dealer.
Notes on Moisture Condensation
Moisture condensation could damage the DVR. Read the following information carefully.
Moisture condensation might occur under the following circumstances:
•When this product is brought directly from a cool location to a warm location.
•When this product is moved to a hot and humid location from a cool location.
•When this product is moved to a cool and humid location from a warm location.
•When this product is used in a room where the temperature fluctuates.
•When this product is used near an air-conditioning unit vent.
•When this product is used in a humid place.
Do not use the DVR when moisture condensation may occur.
If the DVR is used in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts. Remove any CD discs,
connect the power cord of the DVR to the wall outlet, turn on the DVR, and leave it for two to three hours.
After two to three hours, the DVR will warm up and evaporate any moisture. Keep the DVR connected to
the wall outlet and moisture will seldom occur.

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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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Contents
1Warnings and Safeguards..........................................................................................................5
2Contents....................................................................................................................................11
3Introduction ..............................................................................................................................15
Product Description .......................................................................................................... 15
Features ............................................................................................................................ 16
USB Flash Drive Approved List ........................................................................................ 16
PTZ Compatibility List ....................................................................................................... 17
Quick Start Guide.............................................................................................................. 18
Logging In for the First Time............................................................................................. 18
4Installation ................................................................................................................................19
Front Panel Controls ......................................................................................................... 19
Rear Panel Connectors..................................................................................................... 20
Remote Control................................................................................................................. 21
Connection Guide............................................................................................................. 22
Connecting the Monitor............................................................................................. 22
Connecting Video Inputs........................................................................................... 22
Connecting to a Network........................................................................................... 22
Connecting Audio...................................................................................................... 22
Connecting a PTZ Camera........................................................................................ 23
Connecting the External Power Supply .................................................................... 23
Connecting to a Sensor Input ................................................................................... 23
Connecting to a Relay Output ................................................................................... 24
Turning on the DVR........................................................................................................... 24
Setting the Remote Controller ID...................................................................................... 24
5Setup .........................................................................................................................................25
Setup Menus..................................................................................................................... 25
System .............................................................................................................................. 26
System Configuration ................................................................................................ 26
Setup Wizard ............................................................................................................. 27
Disk Configuration ..................................................................................................... 28
Format ................................................................................................................ 28
Overwrite ............................................................................................................ 29

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Check ................................................................................................................. 29
SMART Check .................................................................................................... 30
User Configuration..................................................................................................... 31
Server ................................................................................................................. 31
Client................................................................................................................... 32
Configuration ............................................................................................................. 33
Shutdown................................................................................................................... 33
Camera.............................................................................................................................. 33
Camera Configuration ............................................................................................... 33
Color Setup (Adjust)........................................................................................... 34
PTZ Configuration...................................................................................................... 34
Spot / Sequence Configuration................................................................................. 35
Monitor Configuration................................................................................................ 36
Record............................................................................................................................... 37
Record Configuration ................................................................................................ 37
Frame.................................................................................................................. 37
Schedule............................................................................................................. 38
Audio .................................................................................................................. 38
Instant Recording ............................................................................................... 39
Using Instant Recording ............................................................................. 39
Motion/Event Configuration....................................................................................... 40
Input.................................................................................................................... 40
Setting Up Motion Detection Recording ............................................................ 41
Sensor ................................................................................................................ 42
Action.................................................................................................................. 43
Alarm Monitor ..................................................................................................... 43
Network ............................................................................................................................. 44
Network Configuration............................................................................................... 44
Serial Configuration ................................................................................................... 45
Client Configuration................................................................................................... 46
E-mail Configuration .................................................................................................. 47
Information ........................................................................................................................ 48
System Log View ....................................................................................................... 48
Status View ................................................................................................................ 48
Version View .............................................................................................................. 49
6Operation ..................................................................................................................................51
Search ............................................................................................................................... 51
Searching Recorded Data ......................................................................................... 51
Search Methods ........................................................................................................ 52
Express Search .................................................................................................. 52
Event Search ...................................................................................................... 52
Daylight Savings Search .................................................................................... 52
Go To First.......................................................................................................... 53
Go To Last .......................................................................................................... 53
Go To Jump........................................................................................................ 53
Panorama Search............................................................................................... 53

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SMART Search ................................................................................................... 53
Search Details............................................................................................................ 54
Search Popup Menu.................................................................................................. 54
Monitoring ......................................................................................................................... 55
Select Channel .......................................................................................................... 55
Live Popup Menu....................................................................................................... 56
Backup (Export) ................................................................................................................ 57
Manual Export............................................................................................................ 57
Auto Backup .............................................................................................................. 58
Play Back Backup Image.................................................................................................. 59
Upgrade Firmware from the DVR ..................................................................................... 59
Save Settings .................................................................................................................... 60
Save Settings............................................................................................................. 60
Import Settings .......................................................................................................... 60
PTZ Camera Control ......................................................................................................... 61
Create PTZ Preset Position ....................................................................................... 61
7Remote Software ......................................................................................................................63
Set Up a Remote Connection........................................................................................... 63
Configuring the DVR.................................................................................................. 63
Creating a DVR Connection with Remote Software.................................................. 64
Default Remote Software Log in Information..................................................... 64
Access Remote Connection ............................................................................................. 65
Connecting Multiple DVRs......................................................................................... 65
Using the Remote Software .............................................................................................. 66
Setting the Time and Date......................................................................................... 66
Live View Screen ....................................................................................................... 67
Camera View ...................................................................................................... 68
Screen Division Buttons ..................................................................................... 69
Setup Overview.......................................................................................................... 70
Setup Screen Overview...................................................................................... 70
Camera Setup .................................................................................................... 70
Camera Setup ............................................................................................. 70
PanTilt Setup ............................................................................................... 70
Sequence Setup ......................................................................................... 70
SPOT Setup ................................................................................................ 71
Record Setup ..................................................................................................... 71
Time Setup .................................................................................................. 71
Schedule Setup........................................................................................... 71
Audio Setup ................................................................................................ 72
Motion / Event Input.................................................................................... 72
HDD Setup .................................................................................................. 73
Sensor Setup...................................................................................................... 73
Sensor ......................................................................................................... 73
System Setup ..................................................................................................... 74
User Management....................................................................................... 74

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Firmware Upgrade ...................................................................................... 74
Search Overview........................................................................................................ 75
Play Controls ...................................................................................................... 76
Performing a Basic Search ................................................................................ 76
Adjust the Brightness of an Image..................................................................... 76
Zooming in on an Image .................................................................................... 76
Zooming in on a Portion of an Image ................................................................ 77
Printing an Image ............................................................................................... 77
Save Clip ............................................................................................................ 77
Saving a Video Clip..................................................................................... 78
Status Search ............................................................................................................ 79
Performing a Status Search ............................................................................... 79
PTZ Overview............................................................................................................. 80
Accessing PTZ Menus ....................................................................................... 80
Controlling a PTZ Camera.................................................................................. 80
Using the Graphical PTZ Controller ................................................................... 81
Using the On-screen Compass.......................................................................... 82
FVMS (option) Overview ................................................................................................... 83
Connecting to a DVR using FVMS ............................................................................ 83
Web Viewer Overview ....................................................................................................... 83
Connecting to a DVR Using Web Viewer .................................................................. 84
Closing the Web Viewer ............................................................................................ 84
Digital Verifier Overview .................................................................................................... 85
Using the Digital Verifier ............................................................................................ 85
8Appendix ...................................................................................................................................87
Screen Icon Index ............................................................................................................. 87
Recording Icons ........................................................................................................ 87
Status Icons ............................................................................................................... 88
Search Icons.............................................................................................................. 88
Button Index...................................................................................................................... 88
LED Status Indicators ................................................................................................ 88
Enter / Exit Buttons .................................................................................................... 88
Numeric Buttons ........................................................................................................ 89
Function Buttons ....................................................................................................... 89
Directional and Playback Control Buttons ................................................................ 90
DVR FAQ ........................................................................................................................... 91
General ...................................................................................................................... 91
Live Monitoring .......................................................................................................... 91
Recording .................................................................................................................. 92
Searching and Playing Video .................................................................................... 92
Backup....................................................................................................................... 92
Network...................................................................................................................... 92
Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................ 92
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................ 93
Accessories....................................................................................................................... 93
Specifications (HRDP4F) .................................................................................................. 95

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Introduction
Product Description
Honeywell’s HRDP4F Performance Series DVR is a powerful, yet affordable,
video management solution designed for easy installation and operation.
Preconfigured for continuous recording, with no additional setup required, the
Performance Series DVR offers quick search, setup, and backup features.
The Honeywell Embedded DVR comes ready for fast and seamless integration
within your existing IT infrastructure. The HRDP4F offers unparalleled stability,
security, and ease of use in a compact chassis. Accordingly, your security
investment has never been easier to maintain. Multiple users may connect
through digital networks such as LANs and WANs for simultaneous live
viewing, and digital search. This powerful software enables users to view live
video, perform searches, and operate PTZ cameras. It also provides system
users and administrators with additional capabilities such as establishing
recording schedules, and creating motion detection zones. As a member of the
Performance DVR family – searching for video evidence, playback and copying
video evidence to a portable media archive has never been easier.

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Features
The Honeywell Performance Series DVRs include the following features:
•4 Composite Video Input Connectors
•Compatible with Color (NTSC or PAL) and B&W Video Sources
•Multiple Recording Modes (Manual / Schedule / Event)
•Multiple Search Methods (Smart Search, Panorama, Date/Time, Calendar,
Event)
•Records up to 120 NTSC / 100 PAL Images Per Second
•Live Real Time Video Display (120 NTSC / 100 PAL Images Per Second)
•Continuous Recording with Disk Overwrite Mode
•Continuous Recording on Backup, Transmitting to Remote, and Playback
•Motion Based Recording Uniquely Configurable for Each Channel
•Customizable Motion Detection Grids Uniquely Configurable for Each
Channel
•Two Front Panel USB Ports v2.0
•Audio (4-input Mono) Recording and Playback & 2-way Audio
•4 Built in Sensor Inputs (Normally Open or Normally Closed)
•1 Built in Relay Outputs (Normally Open or Normally Closed)
•Remote Access via LAN/WAN/Internet
•PTZ Camera Control
USB Flash Drive Approved List
These USB flash drives have been tested and approved to work with the
Performance Series HRDP4F DVR. Other USB flash drives may also work with
the HRDP4F DVR but have not yet been tested.
Manufacturer Model
SanDisk Cruzer
Talent Flash
Corsair Voyager
Lexar Traveler
Kingston

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PTZ Compatibility List
The Honeywell Performance Series DVRs support a wide selection of PTZ
camera protocols:
Honeywell MAXPRO
Honeywell VCL
Honeywell (GC-655P)
Honeywell (HSD-250)
Honeywell (HSD-251)
American Dynamics
OpenEye 500
OpenEye 510
OpenEye – Pelco D
AcutVista
AlfaVision
KalatelDome
Cynix Speed Dome
CoVi EVQ-1000
CRR-1600I
DMP23-H2
Dongyang
DRX-500
DRX-502A
DS120
DSC-230/240
DY-255RXB
DynaColor
ERNA Tech
EyeView Dome
FastraxII
FilTech (DSC-230/PT-201)
Focvision
Ganz-PT
HMC-250
HSCP
Inter-M (VRX-2101)
Inter-M (VSD-640)
LG (LPT-A100L)
LG (LVC-A70x s)
LG SpeedDome
Merit Li-Lin
Merit Li-Lin V6
NVCC-Z42N
NICE CAM
NIKO
Pelco-D
Pelco-P
PIH-7600
SAE
Samsung (SCC-C420X)
Samsung (DVR-502A)
Samsung (MRX-1000)
Samsung (SCC-641)
Samsung (SPD-1600)
Sensormatic
Sungjin
Tamron
Toshiba
ViconSpeedDome
Visiontech
WONWOO
WSD-7425D

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Quick Start Guide
1. Turn on the DVR. See the Turning on the DVR section for more details.
2. Log in -- Use the number buttons to enter the password when prompted –
The password is <none> – Press ENTER.
3. Complete System Configuration to set up the date, time and system ID.
See the System Configuration section for more details.
4. Complete Sensor Configuration to enable any external devices connected
to sensor inputs or relay outputs. See the Motion/Event Configuration
section for more details.
5. Complete Disk Configuration to set overwrite options and enable SMART
Check. See the Disk Configuration section for more details.
6. Complete User Configuration to change the Admin password and add
additional users. See the System >User Configuration section for more
details.
7. Complete Camera Configuration for all attached cameras. See the Camera
Configuration section for more detail.
8. Complete PTZ Configuration for any attached Pan / Tilt / Zoom cameras.
See the PTZ Configuration section for more details.
9. Create a recording schedule. See the Record section for more details.
10. Complete Motion/Event Configuration to trigger recording on an event:
motion, sensor, video loss. See the Motion/Event Configuration section for
more details.
11. The DVR is now configured to record, search and playback video. See the
Operations section in this manual for more information on using the DVR.
Logging In for the First Time
The default administrative log in information:
ID: admin
Password: <none>

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Installation
Front Panel Controls
USB Ports
Numeric Keypad
A
rrow Buttons
Function Key
Rec (record) / Lock (logout)
Search Mode
/ Rotate Display
Exit
Play
Enter
Setup Menu
Backup Mode
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PTZ Preset
PTZ Mode
Live Key Adjust PTZ
camera

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Rear Panel Connectors
The rear panel of the DVR contains virtually all of the connectors you will be
using. The diagrams below outline the location and description of each
connector:
Main and Spot Monitor Outputs
AC Power Input
Network Port
RS-232 Input
VGA Output
Audio Input / Output
V
ideo In Ports
Audio 1-3 & RS485
Sensor I/O