Mace DVR0404 User manual

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*Operation manual forMPEG4 series
DVR0404/DVR0804/DVR0404RW/DVR0804RWDigital Video Recorder*
*This manual takes DVR0804RWas an example
Operationprecautions
1. Installation condition
1.1 Putawayfromextreme hot places
1.2 Avoid direct sunshine
1.3 Putawayfromhumid places
1.4 Be horizontallyinstalled
1.5 Avoid violentvibrating
1.6 Do not place other devices upon
1.7 Putin well ventilation places, not to block in the radiator fan setting in the back ofthe recorder
2. Installation precautions
2.1 At the first use, assure the installation ofhard disk, and the master-slave jumper wire should be set
2.2 Recommend to use MAXTOR hard disk
2.3 After confirming the connection ofpower lines, open the power
3. Open Cabinet AndCheck Accessories
Check the following accessories after open the case:
3.1 One power line
3.2 One hard disc connection line
3.3 One package ofinstallation fittings
3.4 One operation manual
3.5 One CD for installation
3.6 Certification ofthe product
3.7 Product warrantycard

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Chapter 1 Product Features And Specifications
1. Product Specifications
Parameter 4 Channel 8 Channel
Processor AMD ELANSC520/133 embedded microprocessor
Operation system Real-time operation system RTOS）
Model DH-DVR0404RW DH-DVR0804RW
Video input 4 Channel (NTSC/PAL) BNC 1.0VP- P ，75Ω） 8 Channel (NTSC/PAL) BNC 1.0VP- P ，75Ω）
Video output 1 Channel PAL/NTSC，BNC 1.0VP- P ，75Ω）video signal 1 Channel VGA displayoutput
Audio input 4 Channel 200-1000mv10KΩ(RCA) 8 Channel 200-1000mv10KΩ(RCA)
Audio output 1 Channel 2000mv1KΩ(RCA)
Video display 1，4 windowdisplay 1,4,9 windowdisplay
Video standard NTSC 525 line, 60f/s）， PAL 625 line, 50f/s）
Systemresource Real-time recording, one channelplayback and network operation simultaneous
Image resolution Real-time monitor 704×576, playback 352×288, VGA output 720×576
Motion detection Area setting: 396 detection areas on the screen; detection sense setting: 3levels detection sense for each
area
Video compression MPEG-4 CBR (fixed frame rate);MPEG-4 VBR(variable frame rate)
Audio compression ADPCM G.729
Image compression
rate
352×288CIF format，176×144QCIF format，704×576 4CIF format
Video recording
speed
Real-time mode: PAL1frame/10second-25f/s for each channel adjustable;NTSC 1frame/10second-30f/s
for each channel adjustable
Image quality 6 levels selectable
Hard disk Inside equipped 4 IDE ports, ableto install 8 HDDs inside
HDD space used Audio：ADPCM 28.8Mbyte/hour G.729：3.6Mbyte/hour Video：40-460Mbyte/hour
Alarminput 8 channel voltage alarminput ＋ 5～＋15V D. C. Needed for the alarminput）
Alarmoutput 3 channels output, output in open/close contact or controllable ＋12V output）
Alarmrelay 30VDC 1A, 125VAC 0.5A relay output）
Network connection RJ45 10M/100M Ethernet connection
Pan-tilt control RS485
Power 110VAC/220VAC
Power consumption 60W 70W
Working temperature －10℃－＋55℃
Working humidity 10℅－90℅
Barometric pressure 86kpa－106kpa
Size 2U standard industrial case，441 (breadth)x430 (depth)x89mm (height)
Weight 11KG

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2. Product Features
Real-time Monitor
Video output and VGAport, able to realize monitoring on the displayor the monitor
Single window/4 windows/9 windowsmonitor
Compression Method
Multiple video compression modes: MPEG4 fixed frame 、MPEG4 adjustable frame
8-channel audio/video real-timecompression, independenthardware compression for each channel, stablesynchronization of
sound and image
Storage
1-8 IDE-connected large capacityHDD inside
Alternate HDD working method, reduce the power consumption and heat emission
Overwrite and Stop modes dealing with HDD full-coveredsituation
Back-up
Support CD-RW drive to back up records onto CD through IDE port
USB port to back up records
Download the files on DVR to local PC through network
Note: onlyDH－DVR0X04RW type has the CD-RW back-up function
Playand record
Support multiplex operation: live monitor,record, search for downloading, one channel play -back, and remote transmission
simultaneously
Multiple recording mode: manual、timing、alarm、motion detection, among which alarmrecording and motion recording are
ofpre-recording function
Playback: PIPor multi-channelreal-timemonitor during playback
through network able to playback the records on DVR

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Fast search for timing recording and alarmrecording
Multiple play-back modes: X2、X4、X8 fast play, pause, 15F/S, 5F/S slowplayand frame byframe playback
Displaythe event happening timewhen playback
Alarmrelay
8 channel external alarminput, video lost alarmand motion detection alarm
Multi channel relayswitch alarmoutputin order to realizequick alarmrelayand on-spot light control
Protection circuit for Alarminput and outputto assure the intactness ofthe device
Pan-tilt Control
Supportthe pan-tilt decoder using RS485 communication
Able to integrate multiple decoding protocolso as to controlvarious pan -tilt and speed dome
Communication connection port
25-pin port to realize alarminput and pan-tiltlens control
RS232 port for the connection with keyboard for central control, or with the computer serial port for system upgrading and
preserving
Standard Ethernet portfor remote visit and control
Remote real-timemonitor
Pan-tilt control
Records search and real-timeplayback(playback qualitydepends on network condition), backup downloading through
network
System setting modification and systemsoftware upgrading
Remote alarmprocess and systemlog review
Embedded TCP/IPprotocol and operation system supportsWeb server direct visit to realize all the functions above
Administration mode: Three levels user administration on network; password mode assures the legal user s login

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Reference form
The recording length is due to thecapacityofthe installed HDDs and the selected image level.
The following storage timeis based on the average used HDD space for single channel real-timerecording（25f/s）(Audio
part not included)
Note: Under adjustable baud rate 1f/10s-25f/s selectable, fit for all kinds ofoccasions
Under adjustable baud rate ifstatic images prevail it can save more HDD space.
Coding Image level Resolution Frames Maximumdata flux
Average used
HDD space
/hour）
1 352*288 25 128Kb/S 40MB
2 352*288 25 256Kb/S 80MB
3 352*288 25 384Kb/S 120MB
4 352*288 25 512Kb/S 160MB
5 352*288 25 768Kb/S 240MB
Fixed
baud rate
6 352*288 25 1Mb/S 320MB

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Chapter 2 Installation
1.Hard diskinstallation
Because there is no built-inhard disc in the machine, check the hard disc equipment for the first installation. Max extension of
eight 10G-infinite capacity hard discs inside the machine. User can decide the number ofhard disks according to required image
quality, recording time and HD capacity.
Note: when CD-RW or removable HDD is installed inside the case, there are 5 pieces oflarge capacityHDDs able to be installed
inside.
Installation steps
③
Separate the up
and down
part of the bracket
①
Dismantle the top cover, open the
cabinet
②Dismantle the HD
bracket
④Install HD
⑤
Combine the
twoparts
ofthe bracket
⑥
Set the master-
slave jumper wire
(refer to the clue on the back ofthe HD)
⑦
Fix the HD bracket
⑨
Plug in HD power line
⑧Connect HD data line
to IDE port
⑩
Close the cover and fix it

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Note: It is not necessaryto dismantle the HDbracket when less than 4HDDs are going to be installed .Ifthe backup
device is removable HD, it should beinstalled on thefourth IDE port andset to themaster disk working
mode
2. Front panel introduction
1.Power switch and indication light 2.Number 3.Recording light4.Plastic veil 5.CD-RW
6. Address 7. Direction 8. Remote receiver 9.Cancel 10.Enter 11.Direction 12.Direction
13.Direction 14.Information 15.Single windowdisplay16. Function assistant 2 17. multi-windowsplitting
18. Function assistant 119.Assistant indication light 20. Indicatorlightfor standing by21.flying shuttle
22.Multi-windowshifting 23.Record 24.Cancel
25. Playlast section 26. Slowplay27. Play/pause 28.Fast play29. Playnext section 30.Enter

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Note: outer circle ofthe flying shuttle turning clockwise equal to right direction, turning anti-clockwise equal to leftdirection; inner
circle turning clockwise equal to down direction, otherwise equal to up direction.
Keys functions
Order Key name Logo Function Remark
Power switch Power off bypressing the key4 seconds）
1 Power switch and
indication light POWER
Indication light
2 Numbers
1 2 etc.
Password input, windowshift or number input As number
input,10 is
equal to 0
3 Recording light Green on
numbers
Ifthe light is green, it means being recording
4 Plastic veil Black plastic Dust-proof
5 CD-RW CD－RW Back-up records
6 Address ADD Input remote controladdress for the operation ofDVR
7、13 Left right tuTransverse moving; shifting level 1and level 2 menu;
pan-tiltcontrol
11、12 Up down
pq
Lengthways moving; change setup; change number;
pan-tiltcontrol
8 Remote receiver Used to receive the remote signal
Cancel
9、24 Cancel ESC During playback, restore to real-time monitor
Enter
10 Enter ENTER
Enter main menu
14 Information INFO Press to showthe systeminformation

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15 Single windowdisplay □Shift the windowto single window
In the state ofsingle windowmonitor
Press the keyto displaythe menuofthepan-tilt moving
and camera lens control
When setting Motion Detection areas, help tocomplete
the setting
16 Function assistant 1
Fn1
During playback, displaythe playback status bar
17 Function assistant 2 Fn2 During playback work with number keyto realize PIPfor
the playback and real-time monitor
18 Multi-windowsplitting During monitor shift to multi-windowdisplay
19 Assistant indication
light Indication light for the Function assistant
20 Indicatorlight for
standing by Light on when DVRstands by
21 Flying shuttle
Direction control:outer circle for leftand right,inner
circle for up and down; When playback, outer circle can
control back playand fast play
22 Multi-windowshifting MULT Multi-windowshifting during real-timemonitor; during
playback, shift between playback and monitorwindow
23 Record REC Start/stop recording, applytogether with direction key
25 Playlast section 9Playthe recording file before the current file
26 Slowplay ►3 levels ofslowplayspeed(15f/S、5f/S、frame byframe)
Play/stop
27 Play/stop •/;When in monitor, press it to enterrecording search menu
28 Fast play 83 levels offast playspeed X2、X4、X8）
29 Playnext section :Playthe recording file next to the current file
30 Enter ENTER Enter the main menu

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3. Remote controller
² The operation of the remote controller is the same as the front panel.
(1) Address
(2) Multi-window shifting
(3) Number
(4) Record
(5) Function Assistant
(6) Enter/Menu
(7) Cancel
(8) Direction
(9) Jump forwards
(10) Playlast sections
(11) Jump backwards
(12) Pause
(13) Playnext sections
(14) Slow play
(15) Play/Pause
(16) Fast play
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7） 8
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4．Backpanel introduction
1、Alarm-RS485 connection 2、AUDIO OUTaudio output 3、AUDIO IN audio intput 4、power switch
5、power plug 6、RS232 connection 7、VGAconnection 8、USB connection
9、NETnetwork connection RJ45）10、VEDIO OUTvedio output 11、VEDIO IN vedio input
Networkconnection note: When connect to the network card ofthe computer,please use reverse line; when connect to the
exchanger or Modem, please use positive line.

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4.1 Serial port connection and extension
Note: ①The connection forprogramupgrading or debugging through serial port②The connection fordial-up login through
MODEM ③The connection forDVR control through keyboard

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4.2 25 Pin AlarmTransfer Box
Connect 25 pins of the transfer box directlywith the 25 pins alarminput output connection of the DVR
Fasten the transfer box on the back panel of DVR with two screws
Pull out 6 connection terminals of the transfer box, corresponding connection marks can be clearlynoticed.
Connect function line according to connection marks
①Loosen the screws on the connection terminal; connection diagram①）
②Insert lines needed to corresponding terminals ； connection diagram②）
③Fasten the screws on the terminals after insertion of the lines.(connection diagram③）
Notes:
a) “Ground”：ground line；
b)“+12v”：provide the power to alarmdevice
with current less than 2A
c)“OUT 1、2”is two alarm outputs switch.
Nomal open type；
d)“485 A、B”is communication connection,
used to connect such recorder control device
such as control decoder
e)“+12 C）”is control power output, is used for
standbypower for smoke sensor alarmdevice..
dismiss of the alarm needs the device to turn off
the power.
f)“ALARMIN1…8）is alarm input. High level voltage input. Input voltage is
6-24V 12V is recommended）。
connection diagram②
screw
terminal
ion t
connection diagram③
connection diagram①

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4.3RS485port connection
Ifyou want to control pan-tilt, lens and process the relayofthe alarming signals bythe DVR, the 25-pin RS485 connection can
realize. RS485 connection can control various pan-tilt decoders, and the specific type ofthe decoder can be selected fromthe
Control ofthe Systemsetting in the menu. On DB25 plug the foot sserial number is marked. The definition ofthe foot is as
following The broken line in the graph means being connected inside.）
a) 1、14、2、15、3、16、4、17 connects to alarminput: ALARM1~ALARM8；
b) 5、18-OUT1，6、19-OUT2 two linked normallyopen output:
c) 7、20-OUT3 are two attached inner lines，either footis controllable +12Voutput；
d) 8、9、21 are +12V power output, able to be taken as the power supplyfor alarmsensor；
e) either foot of10、22 is the B lineofRS485, either foot of11 、23 is the Aline ofRS485;
f) 12、13、24、25 are earth lines.
Combined as RS485 B line
Combined as RS485 A
line
Decoder
Decoder
AB AB
Alarminput ALARM1
┆
┆
ALARM8
Alarmoutput
ALARMOUT1
ALARMOUT2 Controllable +12V output
+12V output
Earth line
120 Ω
resistance
suggested）

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Connection ofthe alarminput:
Instruction ofthe alarminput end:
8channel alarminputs and no limit on the input type(normallyopen ornormallyclose type). The power ofthe alarmsensor can
be provided bythe DVR(Ifthe DVRprovide power to too manyalarmsensors, it mayaffect the normal working ofthe DVR.). If
you need torestore thetouched-off alarmremotely,you have to supplythe controllable12 V power ofthe DVRto the alarmsensor,
such as the smoke sensor.
Instruction ofthe alarmoutputend:
2 channel alarmoutputs normallyopen touch）. In order to avoid the overwork ofthe DVR, please refer to the related parameter
ofthe relay, and see the attached formfor the related relays parameter.
Instruction ofthe controllable +12V：
Able to be the alarmoutput;also able to be used to restore the power ofthe smoke alarmsensor.
Instruction ofRS485 A、B line:
Used to connect the Aand B line ofthe pan-tilt decoder
Pleaseshort connectbetween thealarm input end and the power
theconnection end ofthe alarm device
+12VGND
◎ALARMIN
┇
◎GND
+12V GND Com NC
◎◎◎◎
The
connection of
the DVR end

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Module sketch ofthe alarminput end Module sketch ofthe alarmoutput end
Relays parameter ofthe alarmoutputend
Model:G6H
Material ofthe
touch
Sliver
Rated switch capacity 30VDC 1A, 125VAC 0.5A
Maximumswitch power 62.5VA33W
Maximumswitch voltage 125VAC, 110VDC
Rating resistance
load）
Maximumswitch electric currency 1A
between touches with same polarity 750VAC 1minute 50/60Hz
between touches with different polarity 1000VAC 1minute 50/60Hz
Insulation
between touch and loop 1000VAC 1minute 50/60Hz
Surge voltage between touches with same polarity 1500V(10×160us)
Length ofopen time 3msmax
Length ofclose time 3msmax
Mechanical 100×106 times (10Hz) Longevity
Electric 200×103 times (0.5Hz)
Temperature -40~+70℃

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Chapter 3 System operation
1. Start/close the recorder
1.1 Start therecorder
Plug inthe power line; switch on the power button at the back ofthe recorder;power indicator light on;DVRstarting; default
nine windowsfor the video output;enter the menu mode automatically; Ifthe starting timeis within the timing recording time, the
systemwill start the timing recording function automatically. Channel indicator light on, systemwork in a normal manner.
Note: if the systemstops at the starting image ofHDD detection, the HDD maynot be installed right and please check the
HDD connection.
1.2 Enter the setting menu
Before you enter the menu, you must input the password. There are twolevels ofpassword—user password and advanced
password
User password 666666
Ifinputuser password, you have to input again atthenext login; you are also not allowed to enter system setting and
admin setting.
Advanced password 888888
Note: For the consideration of security, please change the setting in admin setting refer to Chapter 4——Menu operation.
1.3 Close the recorder *Please plug off 220VAC power during HDD installation*
Press the POWER keyon the front panel for 4seconds tostop the current work. Then switch off the power button at the
backside to turn offthe power.
1.4 Poweroff recovery
When the power is cutoffin the state ofnormal/timing/alarmrecording, the recorder will preserve the currentstate and recover
the last state at the next restart. The state indicator lightis the same as it was before the power off.

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2. Recording operation
The default recording mode afterthe starting ofDVRis 24 continuous recording. User can choose the suitable recording mode
due to the necessity. Instructions for the different recording modes as following:
a) Schedule recording
Enter the menu, and set the timing period for the recording. See details at Menu>Systemsetting>Schedule
b) Hand recording
Press “Record”button on the remote controller or “Record”on the front panel
Check the status ofeach channel in the recording menu; Shadowed channel is the recording channel.
Tothe channel necessaryto be recorded, please press the related number key to shadowit. Then press Enter to begin the
recording.
Press again the related number keyto stop the recording ofthis channel
Press Cancel orESC to return
c) Alarm recording
Connect the alarminput according to the device connection and the instructions
Made the related setting in the menu to start Alarmrecording. See details at Menu>Systemsetting>Alarmsetting
d) Motion detection recording
Record the channel onlyin need ofmotion detection. Firstconfirmwhether this channel isat timing recording; ifit is, please
close timing recording.
Made the related setting in the menu to start Motion detection recording，See details at Menu>Systemsetting>Motion detection

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3.Alarmconnection operation
Connect the alarminput according to the device connection and the instructions
Connect the related alarmoutput according the necessity Example: light、beeper）
Made the related setting in the menu，See details at Menu>Systemsetting>Alarmsetting
4.Pan-tilt control operation
Confirmthe right connection ofpan-tilt and decoder and set the decoder address right
Confirmthe right connection ofdecoder s A、B line and DVR s25-pin port sA、B line
Made the related setting in the menu，See details at Menu>Systemsetting> Pantilt Control
Shift the monitorimage to the single windowmonitor ofthe channel in need ofpan-tilt control
Continuouslypress “Assistant”on the remote controller or “Fn1”on the front panel to shift the items on the screen
Use direction keyto move and control the selections on the screen
5.Networkconnectionoperation
Confirmthe correct network connection between DVR and computer
Set theIPaddress, subnetmask and gatewayofthe computer and DVRseparately Ifthere is no routeramong the network
please set the IPaddress, ifthere is routers in the network, please set the related gatewayand subnet mask）
Use ping ***.***.***.*** IP address ofDVR）to check the link ofthe network, replied TTL value less than 64 is normal
Open IE browser and input the IP address ofthe DVR you want to log in
Network operation see details at Chapter 5

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Chapter 4 Front panel andremote controller operation
1. Operation menu introduction *Flashing itemis the current selectable one*
1.1 Menu items shifting and setting
Operation
step
Button-pressing
order
Instruction Screen display
1 Confirm Enter During real-timemonitor,pressto open the
password prompt, type in thecorrect password,
then the menu will auto open.
2 Direction arrows
pqut
Use arrows to select Icon Choice.
Enter main
menu and
level 1
submenu 3 Confirm Enter Press Enter to select choice
4 Direction
pqut
Use arrows again to select #2 submenu choice
Enter level
2 submenu 5 Confirm Enter Press Enter to select level 2 submenu
1Use Direction
Arrow u
Select the option to be revised, flashing itemis
the selection.
2 Direction pq Use Up/Dn arrows to revise the settings.
Set menu
contents 3 Press Enter Save is flashing, choose to confirm whether you
want to keep the revised setting and press Enter
again.
Menu
SEARCH RECORD
CONTROL SETTING
CH 1
PROTOCOL•DH-CC440
bAUDRATE 9600
ADDR 000
SAVE ••CANCEL