Honeywell HRSD8 User manual

Document 800-03650 – Rev D – 02/09
User Guide
HRSD8, HRSD16
8-, 16-Channel Models
Color Digital Video Recorder

Revisions
Issue Date Revisions
Rev A 12/08 New document
Rev B 12/08 Added Appendix D to Introduction chapter, changed image for
figure 3-5, made some text changes.
Rev C 01/09 Corrected an Alarm-In specification
Rev D 02/09 Changed back cover; minor changes throughout.

Document 800-03650 Rev D 3
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FCC Compliance Statement
INFORMATION TO THE USER: 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 the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CE Compliance
This equipment has been tested in accordance with the following directives:
• EN55022:2006 Class A
• EN50130-4:1995+A2:2003
• EN61000-3-2:2006
• EN61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005
WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
This symbol alerts 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.
This symbol alerts the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

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WEEE Compliance
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Correct Disposal of this Product (Applicable in the European Union and other
European countries with separate collection systems)
RoHS
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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING
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.

Contents
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Contents
About This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Overview of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
About Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Typographical Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Technical Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Required Installation Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting the Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting the Loop Through Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting the DVR for Remote Access . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting Alarm Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting USB Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Connecting the Power Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Front Panel Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Turning on the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Initial Unit Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Network & Notification Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Configuring Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Event Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Turning on the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Live Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Using PIP Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Active Cameo Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Freeze Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Zoom Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Contents
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Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Browsing with Sequence Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Using a Mouse During Live Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Event Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Covert Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Spot Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
PTZ Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Recording Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Playing Recorded Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Searching Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Appendix A USB Hard Disk Drive Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Preparing the USB hard disk drive in Windows Vista . . . . 139
Appendix B Text-In Query Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Query Example I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Query Example II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Appendix C Reviewing Video Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Appendix D WebGuard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Computer System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Launching WebGuard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Using WebWatch for Web Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Using WebSearch to Search Recorded Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Appendix E Time Overlap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Appendix F Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Appendix G Connector Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Appendix H Map of Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Appendix I System Log Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Appendix J Error Code Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Appendix K Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Figures
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Figures
Figure 1-1 Typical DVR Installation for the HRSD8/16 DVR . . . . . . . 21
Figure 2-1 16-Channel DVR Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 2-2 Video Input Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 2-3 Video Loop Through Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 2-4 Audio Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 2-5 VGA Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 2-6 Video Out Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Figure 2-7 RS232C Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Figure 2-8 Network Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Figure 2-9 RS485 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 2-10 Alarm Input Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 2-11 Alarm Output Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 2-12 Alarm Reset Input Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 2-13 USB Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 2-14 Factory Reset Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 2-15 Power Cord Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 3-1 16-Channel DVR Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 3-2 Login Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Figure 3-3 Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Figure 3-4 Virtual Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Figure 3-5 Information Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure 3-6 Upgrade Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Figure 3-7 Setup Import Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 3-8 Setup Export Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 3-9 System Log Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Figure 3-10 Date/Time Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Figure 3-11 Holiday Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Figure 3-12 Time Sync. Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Figure 3-13 Storage Information Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Figure 3-14 Device Format Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Figure 3-15 Device Information Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Figure 3-16 Storage Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Figure 3-17 User Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Figures
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Figure 3-18 New Group Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Figure 3-19 New User Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Figure 3-20 Shutdown Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Figure 3-21 Logout Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Figure 3-22 Network Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Figure 3-23 Network Setup Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Figure 3-24 LAN (Manual) Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Figure 3-25 Port Numbers Setup Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Figure 3-26 LAN (DHCP) Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Figure 3-27 LAN (ADSL) Setup Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Figure 3-28 Modem Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Figure 3-29 DVRNS Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Figure 3-30 WebGuard Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Figure 3-31 Notification Mail Setup Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Figure 3-32 Notification Callback Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Figure 3-33 Devices Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Figure 3-34 Camera Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Figure 3-35 Camera PTZ Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Figure 3-36 PTZ Device List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Figure 3-37 Port Setup Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Figure 3-38 Audio Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Figure 3-39 Alarm-Out Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Figure 3-40 Alarm-Out Schedule Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Figure 3-41 Display OSD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Figure 3-42 OSD Margin Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Figure 3-43 Main Monitor Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Figure 3-44 Spot Monitor Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Figure 3-45 Remote Control Setup Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Figure 3-46 Record Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Figure 3-47 Record Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Figure 3-48 Schedule Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Figure 3-49 Default Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Figure 3-50 Pre-Event Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Figure 3-51 Event Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Figure 3-52 Alarm-In Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Figure 3-53 Alarm-In Actions 1 Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Figure 3-54 Alarm-In Notify Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Figure 3-55 Alarm-In Actions 2 Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Figure 3-56 Motion Detection Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Figure 3-57 Motion Detection Sensitivity Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Figure 3-58 Motion Detection Zone Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Figure 3-59 Motion Detection Zone Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Figure 3-60 Daytime Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

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Figure 3-61 Motion Detection Actions 1 Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Figure 3-62 Motion Detection Actions 2 Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Figure 3-63 PTZ Preset Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Figure 3-64 Video Loss Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Figure 3-65 Video Loss Actions 1 Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Figure 3-66 Video Loss Notify Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Figure 3-67 Video Loss Actions 2 Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Figure 3-68 Text-In Settings Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Figure 3-69 Text-In Device (VP Filter) Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . 96
Figure 3-70 Text-In Device (Generic Text and EPSON-POS) Settings Screen96
Figure 3-71 Port Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Figure 3-72 Text-In Actions 1 Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Figure 3-73 Text-In Actions 2 Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Figure 3-74 Health Check Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Figure 3-75 Check Recording Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Figure 3-76 Storage Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Figure 3-77 S.M.A.R.T Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Figure 3-78 System Event Actions Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Figure 3-79 Event Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Figure 4-1 DVR Front Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Figure 4-2 Page Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Figure 4-3 Mouse Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Figure 4-4 Mouse Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Figure 4-5 Sequence Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Figure 4-6 PTZ Select Camera Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Figure 4-7 PTZ Preset Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Figure 4-8 Preset View Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Figure 4-9 PTZ Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Figure 4-10 Playback Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Figure 4-11 Search Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Figure 4-12 Go to the Date/Time Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Figure 4-13 Calendar Search Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Figure 4-14 Event Log Search Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Figure 4-15 Event Log Search Option Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Figure 4-16 Text-In Search Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Figure 4-17 Text-In Search Option Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Figure 4-18 Motion Search Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Figure 4-19 Motion Search Option Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Figure 4-20 Clip-Copy Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Figure B-1 Query Example 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Figure B-2 Query Example 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Figure C-1 ClipPlayer Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Figure D-1 WebGuard Login Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Figures
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Figure D-2 WebWatch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Figure D-3 WebSearch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Figure E-1 Time Overlap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Figure E-2 Time Overlap Segment Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Figure E-3 Time Overlap Start/Stop Time Selection . . . . . . . . . . 157
Figure G-1 I/O Connector Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Figure G-2 RS485 Connector Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Tables
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Tables
Table 2-1 Rear Panel Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Table 3-1 16-Channel DVR Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Table 3-2 Virtual Keyboard Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Table 3-3 Storage Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Table 3-4 New Group Authority Level Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Table 3-5 Modem Setup Screen Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Table 3-6 DVRNS Setup Screen Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Table 3-7 Notification Mail Setup Screen Options . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Table 3-8 Notification Callback Setup Screen Options . . . . . . . . . 62
Table 3-9 Options in the Alarm-Out Settings Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Table 3-10 Alarm-Out Schedule Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Table 3-11 Record Setup Screen Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Table 3-12 Motion Detection Zone Setup Screen Menu . . . . . . . . . 86
Table 4-1 Front Panel Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Table 4-2 Mouse Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Table 4-3 Right Mouse Button Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Table 4-4 Mouse Display Menu Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Table 4-5 PTZ Toolbar Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Table 4-6 Playback Button Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Table 4-7 Playback Toolbar Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Table 4-8 Search Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Table 4-9 Event Log Search Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Table 4-10 Self-Diagnostic Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Table 4-11 Text-In Search Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Table 4-12 Motion Search Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Table 4-13 Using the Clip-Copy Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Table 4-14 Clip Copy Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Table D-1 System Requirements for WebGuard . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Table D-2 WebWatch Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Table D-3 WebSearch Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

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About This Document
This document introduces the HRSD Series Digital Recorder (DVR) and describes how
to install, configure, and operate the DVR.
This guide covers both the 8- and 16-channel HRSD Series DVRs. They 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
guide refer to the 16-camera model.
Overview of Contents
This document contains the following chapters and appendixes:
•Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces the HRSD Series DVRs, lists the features, and
gives a functional overview of its components.
•Chapter 2, Installation, describes how to install the DVR and connect the system
components.
•Chapter 3, Configuration, provides an overview of the front panel controls and
LCD displays, and provides instructions for configuring the DVR.
•Chapter 4, Operation, describes live monitoring, recording video and audio,
playing recorded video, and searching for video.
•Appendix A, USB Hard Disk Drive Preparation, shows how to prepare the USB
hard disk drive for computers using Microsoft®Windows 2000/98/SP/Vista
operating systems.
•Appendix B, Text-In Query Examples, shows how to search for video using text-in
queries.
•Appendix C, Reviewing Video Clips, describes the ClipPlayer program features.
•Appendix D, WebGuard, demonstrates using WebGuard to access a remote DVR,
monitor live video and search for recorded video using Internet Explorer.

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•Appendix E, Time Overlap, instructs how to search for recorded video when you
have overlapping time segments.
•Appendix F, Troubleshooting, provides answers for common technical issues.
•Appendix G, Connector Pinouts, describes I/O and RS485 connector pinouts.
•Appendix H, Map of Screens, provides a graphic illustration of the menu screens.
•Appendix I, System Log Notices, lists all the system log notices.
•Appendix J, Error Code Notices, lists the system upgrade and clip copy error code
notices.
•Appendix K, Specifications, lists the DVR specifications.
•TheIndex lists common terms and the pages where they appear.
About Cautions and Warnings
Caution A caution advises users that failure to take or avoid a specified
action could result in loss of data or damage to the equipment.
WARNING! A warning advises users that failure to take or avoid a
specified action could result in physical injury to a
person or irreversible damage to the equipment.
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
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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. 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. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions,
and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
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.
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 of power, please consult your
equipment dealer or local power company.
8. Power Cords
Operator or installer must remove power, BNC, alarm, and other connections
before moving the equipment.
9. Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, 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 to avoid 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.

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13. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged
• If liquid is spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment
• If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water
• 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 of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the equipment to its normal operation.
• If the equipment has been dropped or the cabinet damaged
• 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. Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
18. Operating Temperature
An operating temperature range is specified (see Appendix K, Specifications) so
that the customer and installer may determine a suitable operating environment
for the equipment.
19. Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient.
Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the specified operating temperature range.
20. Reduced Air Flow
Installation of the equipment in the rack should be such that the amount of airflow
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21. Mechanical Loading
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition
is not caused by uneven mechanical loading.
22. Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to connection of the equipment to supply circuit
and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on over-current protection
and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings
should be used when addressing this concern.
23. Reliable Earthing (Grounding)
Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular
attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to
the branch circuit (for example, use of power strips).
Typographical Conventions
This document uses the following typographical conventions:
Font What it represents Example
Helvetica Keys on the keyboard Press Ctrl+C
Lucida Values of editable fields that are mentioned in
the body text of the document for referene
purposes, but do not need to be entered as
part of a procedure
The Time from field can be set to
Hours:Minute:Seconds.
Text strings displayed on the screen
Syntax
The message Unauthorized displays.
(object) entered
Swiss721 BT
Bold
Words or characters that you must type. The
word “enter” is used if you must type text and
then press the Enter or Return key.
Enter the password.
Menu titles and other items you select Double-click Open from the File menu.
Buttons you click to perform actions Click Exit to close the program.
Italic Placeholders: words that vary depending on
the situation
user name
Cross-reference to external source Refer to the System Administrator Guide.
Cross-reference within document See Chapter 2, Installation.

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Introduction
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Introduction
Features
Your color digital video recorder (DVR) provides recording capabilities for 8 or 16
camera inputs. It provides exceptional picture quality in both live and playback modes,
and offers the following features:
• 8 or 16 Composite Video Input Connectors
• Compatible with Color (NTSC or PAL) and B&W (CCIR and EIA-170) Video
Sources
• Auto Detection for NTSC and PAL
• Multiple Monitor Connectors: 1 BNC Video Out, 1 Spot, 1 VGA
• Multiple Search Engines (Date/Time, Calendar, Event)
• Records up to 120/100 Images per Second (NTSC/PAL)
• "Loop-Through" Video Connectors
• Continuous Recording in Disk Overwrite Mode
• 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, Text, and Panic)
• 2-Channel Audio Recording and 1-Channel Audio Playback
• Text Input for ATM and POS
• Alarm Connections Include: Input, Output, and Reset Input
• Built-in Alarm Buzzer
• Live or Recorded Video Access via Ethernet or Modem
• Time Synchronization using industry standard protocol
• Built-in DVD RW Drive
• Self-diagnostics with automatic notification including hard disk drive S.M.A.R.T.
protocol
• Remote access using the Remote Administration Software (RASplus) and/or using
WebGuard via a browser

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Technical Overview
In addition to replacing both a time-lapse VCR 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 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.
You can view video and control your DVR remotely by connecting via Ethernet. There
are two USB ports that can be used to upgrade the system or copy video clips to
external hard disk, CD-RW, and flash drives.
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.