Luxon Video LIN104M User manual

Hybrid Mini DVR
LIN104M/LIN108M
User’s Manual
Feb. 2011

FCC NOTICE (Class A)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Federal Communications Commission Statement
NOTE- 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 in a residential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Class A ITE
Class A ITE is a category of all other ITE which satisfies the class A ITE limits but not the class B ITE limits. Such equipment should not
be restricted in its sale but the following warning shall be included in the instructions for use:
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.
European Community Compliance Statement (Class A)
This product is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directives on the Approximation of
the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EEC.
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 to correct this interference.
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performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Information presented in this documentation has been carefully
checked for reliability; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. The information contained in this documentation is subject
to change without notice.
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The mark of Crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste.
Instead, you need to dispose of the waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of
waste electrical and electronic equipment. For more information about where to drop off your waste equipment for
recycling, please contact your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Battery Safety Information
-Store the batteries in a cool dry place.
-Do not dispose of used batteries in domestic waste. Dispose of batteries at special collection points or return to point of sale if
applies.
-Remove the batteries during long periods of non-use. Always remove exhausted batteries from the remote control. Battery
leakage and corrosion can damage this remote control, dispose of batteries safely.
-Do not mix old and new batteries.
-Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
-Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode or leak.
-Never short circuit the battery terminals.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction...............................................................................................1
1.1 Package Content .................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1 LIN104M............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1.2 LIN108M............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1.3 Optional Accessories.......................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................2
1.2.1 4CH/8CH Mini DVR............................................................................................................ 2
1.3 Back Panel.............................................................................................................................. 3
1.3.1 4CH Mini............................................................................................................................. 3
1.3.2 8CH Mini............................................................................................................................. 4
1.4 5
1.4.1 Connecting Devices ........................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Sensor, Relay and RS485 pinhole allocation.......................................................................... 7
1.5.1 Audio In/Out Pin Definition ................................................................................................. 7
1.5.2 Sensor Pin Definition.......................................................................................................... 7
1.5.3 Relay Pin Definition............................................................................................................ 7
1.5.4 RS485 Pin Definition .......................................................................................................... 8
1.6 Familiarizing the Remote Control Buttons............................................................................... 9
Chapter 2 Using the DVR Software.........................................................................11
2.1 First Time Using the DVR Unit...............................................................................................11
2.1.2 Using the Virtual Keyboard............................................................................................... 13
2.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in Preview Mode ........................................................................... 14
2.2.1 Setting Up and Using the Emap....................................................................................... 16
2.2.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller ........................................................ 17
2.2.2.1 Setup the Analog PTZ Camera................................................................................. 18
2.2.2.2 Setup the IP PTZ Camera........................................................................................ 19
2.2.3 Using Event Log Viewer................................................................................................... 20
2.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Playback Mode ......................................................................... 21
2.3.1 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video........................................................ 23
2.3.2 To Bookmark a Video Section .......................................................................................... 23
2.3.3 Using the Event Search.................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 3 Customizing the DVR System................................................................25
3.1 System Setup ....................................................................................................................... 25
3.2 Camera Setup....................................................................................................................... 31
3.2.1 To Setup IP Camera......................................................................................................... 31
3.2.2 To Setup Analog Camera.................................................................................................. 34
3.2.3 To Setup Camera from the Remote DVR ......................................................................... 35
3.3 Recording Setup................................................................................................................... 36
3.3.1 Setup IP Camera Record Setting ..................................................................................... 36
3.3.2 Setup Analog Camera Record Setting.............................................................................. 37

3.4 Network Setup ...................................................................................................................... 39
3.5 Schedule Setting................................................................................................................... 42
3.6 Backup Setup ....................................................................................................................... 43
3.6.1 Using QPlayer to Playback Backup Video........................................................................ 44
3.6.2 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video........................................................ 46
3.6.3 To Search Using the Event Search................................................................................... 46
3.6.4 To Search Using the Intelligent Search ............................................................................ 47
3.7 Sensor Setting ...................................................................................................................... 48
3.8 Relay Setting ........................................................................................................................ 49
3.10 Alarm Setting........................................................................................................................ 50
3.11 User Setup............................................................................................................................ 55
Chapter 4 Using the UPC to Playback Backup File...............................................57
4.1 Recommended System Requirements ................................................................................. 57
4.2 Installing the USB Playback Console.................................................................................... 57
4.3 F a m i l i a r i z i n g t h e B u t t o n s i n U S B P l a y b a c k C o n s o l e ................ 58
4.3.1 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video........................................................ 60
4.3.2 Playback DVR Recorded File from Hard Disk.................................................................. 60
4.3.3 Playback Backup File(*.dvr) ............................................................................................. 61
4.3.4 To Backup Recorded File ................................................................................................. 62
4.3.5 To Search Using the Visual Search....................................................................................... 63
4.3.6 To Search Using the Event Search................................................................................... 64
4.3.7 To Search Using the Intelligent Search ............................................................................ 64
Chapter 5 iEnhance .................................................................................................65
5.1 To Use iStable....................................................................................................................... 66
Chapter 6 Using the Remote Programs..................................................................67
6.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in WebViewer................................................................................ 68
6.1.1 To Setup Remote System Setting..................................................................................... 70
6.1.1.1 System Setting........................................................................................................... 70
6.1.1.2 Camera Setting.......................................................................................................... 72
6.1.1.3 Record Setting ........................................................................................................... 76
6.1.1.2 Network Setting.......................................................................................................... 80
6.1.1.3 Alarm Setting.............................................................................................................. 82
6.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in WebViewer PTZ........................................................................ 86
6.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Remote Console....................................................................... 87
6.3.1 To Setup Remote Console Setting ................................................................................... 88
6.3.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller ........................................................ 89
6.4 Using the Remote Playback.................................................................................................. 90
6.4.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in Local Playback ..................................................................... 91
6.4.1.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video..................................... 93
6.4.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in RealTime Playback............................................................... 94
6.4.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Download and Playback....................................................... 96
Chapter 7 Using HandyViewer to Access DVR Server ..........................................97
7.1 Using PDAViewer toAccess DVR Server ............................................................................. 97

7.1.1 To Install PDAViewer thru ActiveSync............................................................................... 97
7.1.2 To Install PDAViewer from the Internet............................................................................. 98
7.1.3 To Use the PDAViewer ..................................................................................................... 99
7.1.4 To Playback in PDAViewer ............................................................................................. 100
7.2 Using JavaViewer to Access DVR Server........................................................................... 102
7.2.1 To install JavaViewer from the DVR Server.................................................................... 102
7.2.2 To Use the JavaViewer................................................................................................... 102
Chapter 8 Using the Web Tools.............................................................................104
8.1 Remote iSetup.................................................................................................................... 104
8.1.1 To Add DVR server......................................................................................................... 104
8.1.2 To Setup Remote System Setting................................................................................... 106
8.1.2.1 System Setting......................................................................................................... 106
8.1.2.2 Camera Setting........................................................................................................ 108
8.1.2.3 Record Setting ..........................................................................................................112
8.1.2.4 Network Setting.........................................................................................................116
8.1.2.5 Alarm Setting.............................................................................................................118
8.2 Remote iBackup ................................................................................................................. 122
8.2.1 To back up the recorded data from the DVR server ....................................................... 122
Appendix A Registering Domain Name....................................................................................... 125
Appendix B Network Service Port............................................................................................... 126

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Package Content
1.1.1 LIN104M
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(1) LIN104M DVR unit
(2) Software CD (User’s Manual is on CD)
(3) Remote Control(Batteries are included)
(4) Power adaptor
(5) Power Cord
* The power cord varies depending on the standard power outlet of the country where it is sold.
1.1.2 LIN108M
(1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(2) 8CH Mini DVR unit
(3) Software CD (User’s Manual is on CD)
(4) Remote Control(Batteries are included)
(5) DVI cable
(6) Power adaptor
(7) Power Cord
* The power cord varies depending on the standard power outlet of the country where it is sold.

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1.1.3 Optional Accessories
IR extended cable
1.2 Front Panel
1.2.1 4CH/8CH Mini DVR
Name
Function
(1) System Power
indicator
System power status indicators. Indicate running state of system. Lights when the system is
running.
(2) Record indicator
When DVR system is recording, the light will keep flashing.
(3) IR Sensor
Receive signal from the remote control to operate the DVR unit
(4) IR Sensor port
For extended IR sensor cable(optional)
(5) USB port(mouse)
For USB mouse connection.
(6) USB port
For connecting USB device, ex: USB pen drive, external hard disk, mouse…and so on.
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The USB storage device must be in FAT32 format.

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1.3 Back Panel
1.3.1 4CH Mini
Name
Function
(1) Video Input 1~4
Input the video camera signal (channel 1 ~ 4).
(2)
Model 1*
Analog SPOT Output 1/2: Outputs the analog video signals to SPOT monitor when
receive the alarm events.
Model 2*
Analog SPOT Output: Outputs the analog video signals to SPOT monitor when receive
the alarm events.
TV Output: Outputs the video signals to a TV monitor.
(3) VGA Output
Outputs the camera video signal to a LCD monitor.
(4) eSATA port
For connecting with eSATA RAID.
(5) LAN Port
Ethernet connection wit10/100Mbps.
(6) Audio In/Audio Out
Input/output audio signal to audio input/output device such as microphone or speaker.
-Audio input:4 channels
-Audio output: 1 channel
i
The audio input and output device has its own power supply is necessary.
(7) Sensor In
Support up to 4 sensor devices.
(8) Relay Out
Support 1 relay device.
(9) RS485
For PTZ camera connection (also see Chapter 1.5).
(10) Power button
Press it to power on the DVR unit.
(11) 12V DC connector
For connecting the power cord.
(12) RS232 port
For POS device connection.
(13) Lock hole
For locking the DVR unit to avoid DVR unit been taken.
*Hybrid Mini DVR has two model type (model 1 & model 2) in each 4 CH and 8CH model. The model 1/model 2
difference is the model 1 has 2 spot outputs and model 2 has 1 spot output and 1 TV output.

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1.3.2 8CH Mini
Name
Function
(1) Analog SPOT
Output 1/2
Outputs the analog video signals to SPOT monitor when receive the alarm events.
(2) VGA Output
Outputs the camera video signal to a LCD monitor.
(3) eSATA port
For connecting with eSATA RAID.
(4) LAN Port
Ethernet connection wit10/100Mbps.
(5) Audio In/Audio Out
Input/output audio signal to audio input/output device such as microphone or speaker.
-Audio input:4 channels
-Audio output: 1 channel
i
The audio input and output device has its own power supply is necessary.
(6) Sensor In
Support up to 4 sensor devices.
(7) Relay Out
Support 1 relay device.
(8) RS485
For PTZ camera connection (also see Chapter 1.5).
(9) Power button
Press it to power on the DVR unit.
(10) 12V DC connector
For connecting the power cord.
(11) Video Input
Input the video camera signal (Channel1~8).
(12) RS232 port
For POS device connection.
(13) Lock hole
For locking the DVR unit to avoid DVR unit been taken.