Mace 10 Beta User manual

DVR Manual Version 10
(Beta)

Copyright Mace Security International 2008

Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Initial Setup. …………………………………………………………………………………… 1
1 1 - Box Contents…………………………………………………………………………………………………………1
1 2 - Operating Conditions……………………………………………………………………… ……………… 2
1 3 - Back Panel Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………… 3
1 4 - Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
Chapter 2 - System Navigation…………………………………………………………..10
2 1 - Front Panel Operation……………………………………………………………… ……………………… 10
2 2 - USB Mouse………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15
2 3 - IR Remote Control……………………………………………………………………………………………… 17
Chapter 3 - asic Settings………………………………………………………………….19
3 1 - Logging into the System Menu…………………………………………………………………………… 19
3 2 - System Settings………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
3 3 - General……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
3 4 - Encode……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24
3 5 - Schedule…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28
3 6 - Display……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30
Chapter 4 - Searching Video………………….…………………………………………..32
4 1 - Search Menu……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 32
4 2 - Playback Bar……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 34
4 3 - Advanced Search Features………………………………………………………………………………… 36
Chapter 5 - ackup Video………………………………………………………………….38
5 1 - Backup Media…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 38
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5 2 - Backup Menu………………………………………………………………………………………………………39
5 2 1 - RT3 Style Menu………………………………………………………………………………… 39
5 2 2 - HP/RT2 Style Menu…………………………………………………………………………… 43
5 3 - Mace Player……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 45
5 3 1 - Player Installation……………………………………………………………………… …… 45
5 3 2 - Using the Mace Player……………………………………………………………………… 48
5 4 - Advanced Player Features………………………………………………………………………………… 50
Chapter 6 - Networking……………………………………………………………………..51
6 1 - Network Menu…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 51
6 2 - Networking 101………………………………………………………………………………………………… 54
6 3 - Port Forwarding/NAT………………………………………………………………………………………… 60
6 4 - Pro Surveillance System………………………………………………………………………………………63
6 4 1 - Pro Surveillance System Installation………………………………………………… 64
6 4 2 - Using the Pro Surveillance System………………………………………………………66
6 5 - Remote Client…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 70
6 5 1 - Remote Client Installation………………………………………………………………… 71
6 5 2 - Using the Remote Client…………………………………………………………………… 73
6 6 - Troubleshooting………………………………………………………………………………………………… 76
Chapter 7 - PTZ Installation……………………………………………………………….78
7 1 - Connections……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 78
7 2 - PTZ Menu…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 81
7 3 - Control……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 83
7 3 1 - Using the DVR’s GUI……………………………………………………………………………83
7 3 2 - Using Internet Explorer………………………………………………………………………88
7 3 3 - Using Pro Surveillance System…………………………………………………………… 90
7 4 - Troubleshooting………………………………………………………………………………………………… 91
Chapter 8 - Other Settings…………………………………………………………………93
8 1 - Display……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 93
8 2 - Motion Detection……………………………………………………………………………………………… 95
8 3 - Alarm I/O…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 98
8 4 - RS-232…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………99
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Chapter 9 - Advanced Settings…………………………………………………………102
9 1 - HDD Management…………………………………………………………………………………………… 102
9 2 - Alarm Output…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 105
9 3 - Alarm Input………………………………………………………………………… ………………………… 105
9 4 - Manual Record………………………………………………………………………………………………… 106
9 5 - Accounts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………107
9 6 - Auto Maintenance…………………………………………………………………………………………… 111
9 7 - TC Adjust………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 111
9 8 - Color Setting…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 112
Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting………………………………………………………….114
10 1 - Information Menu………………………………………………………………………………………… 114
10 1 1 - HDD Info……………………………………………………………………………………… 114
10 1 2 - BPS…………………………………………………………………………………………………116
10 1 3 - System Log…………………………………………………………………………………… 117
10 1 4 - System Version……………………………………………………………………………… 119
10 1 5 - Online Users………………………………………………………………………………… 120
FAQs………………………………………………………………………………………………121
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Chapter 1 - Initial Setup
1.1 - ox Contents
Included in the accessory box of your DVR will be the following items:
*400RT2, 800RT2 and 56MR models only
**RT3 models only
1
Software CD Power Cable USB Mouse
User Manual
IR Remote Control
Network Cable Mounting Brackets
PTZ Decoder*
Audio Dongle
Video Loop Out
Dongle**

1 2 - Operating Conditions
Working Temperature 50° - 131° F
Working Relative Humidity 10% - 90%
Using a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) with surge and battery backup is
strongly recommended for DVRs and all associated devices (routers, modems,
etc )
• Avoid extreme heat
• Avoid direct sunlight
• Avoid excessive humidity
• Maintain horizontal mounting
• Avoid excessive vibrations
• Do not place other devices on top of the DVR
• Operate in a well ventilated place
• Do not block the cooling fan
efore Powering Up
♦ Make sure the orange tab on the power supply is set to 115V
♦ Plug power supply into a reliable 110VAC power source
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1 3 - Back Panel Introduction
DVR-400HP, DVR-400RT2 and DVR-800RT2 only
DVR-800HP, DVR-1 00HP and DVR-1 00RT2 only
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A - Power socket
- Power switch
C - VAC switch
D - RS-232, for use with the MSP-KBD
and troubleshooting only
E - Alarm/RS-485, use with the PTZ
Decoder for Alarm/PTZ control
F - VGA
G - USB
H - Ethernet
I - Audio Output
J - Video Output
K - Video Inputs
L - Audio Inputs
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A - Power socket
- Power switch
C - VAC switch
D - DB-25 Audio Dongle
connection
E - Video Inputs
F - Video Output 1
G - Video Output 2
H - VGA
I - RS-232, for use with the MSP-KBD
and troubleshooting only
J - Alarm/RS-485
K - USB
L - Ethernet

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A - Power socket
- Power switch
C - VAC switch
D - DB-25 Video Loop
Out connection
E - Video Inputs
F - Video Output 1
G - Video Output 2
H - VGA
I - RS-232, for use with the MSP-KBD
and troubleshooting only
J - Alarm/RS-485
K - USB
L - Ethernet
MR Series only
RT3 Series only
A - 12V Power Input
- Alarm/RS-485, use with the PTZ
Decoder for Alarm/PTZ control
C - RS-232, for use with the MSP-
KBD and troubleshooting only
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B
C
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D - VGA J - Ethernet
E - Audio Inputs
F - Video Inputs
G - Audio Output
H - Video Output
I - US
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