Monacor DMR404 User manual

USER MANUAL
Digital Hard Disk Recorder
(4/8/16 Channel, MPEG-4)
* Default system password: 111111
(for RAMS, Record stop, Menu setup, System off, Auto key lock)
* Default ID: admin (for RAMS)

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Table of contents
1. SYSTEM OVERVIEWS ..........................................................10
1.1 SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 10
1.2 COMPONENTS &OPTION...................................................................................................... 12
1.2.1 Components......................................................................................................................... 12
1.2.2 Options................................................................................................................................ 12
1.3 FEATURES &SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 13
1.3.1 Specifications...................................................................................................................... 14
1.4 NAME,FUNCTION &CONNECTIONS...................................................................................... 15
1.4.1 Front view ........................................................................................................................... 15
1.4.2 Rear panel view................................................................................................................... 19
1.4.3 Remote controller function.................................................................................................. 21
1.5 INSTALLATION................................................................................................................. 23
1.5.1 Installation and connection.................................................................................................. 23
1.5.1.1 Camera................................................................................................................................................ 24
1.5.1.2 Video Out............................................................................................................................................ 24
1.5.1.3 Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 25
1.5.1.4 RS-232................................................................................................................................................ 25
1.5.1.5 PTZ/AUX/ALARM............................................................................................................................ 25
1.5.1.6 Network .............................................................................................................................................. 26
1.5.1.7 USB flash memory.............................................................................................................................. 26
2. BASIC OPERATION PROCEDURES...................................27
2.1 POWER ON/OFF.................................................................................................................... 27
2.1.1 Power ON............................................................................................................................ 27
2.1.2 Power OFF.......................................................................................................................... 27
2.2 DATE &TIME SETTING.......................................................................................................... 27
2.3 CHANGE OF LIVE VIDEO CHANNEL IN MULTI CHANNEL SCREEN ............................................ 27
2.4 PASSWORD SETTING PROCEDURE.......................................................................................... 27
2.5 NETWORK SETTING .............................................................................................................. 28
2.6 RECORDING.......................................................................................................................... 28
2.6.1 Recording types................................................................................................................... 28
2.6.2 Recording modes................................................................................................................. 28

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2.7 PLAYBACK ........................................................................................................................... 28
2.7.1 Press the Play button........................................................................................................... 28
2.7.2 Audio Play........................................................................................................................... 28
2.8 SEARCH................................................................................................................................ 28
2.8.1 Search mode........................................................................................................................ 28
2.8.2 Search method..................................................................................................................... 29
2.9 BACKUP ............................................................................................................................... 29
2.9.1 CD-RW................................................................................................................................ 29
2.9.2 USB flash memory Stick..................................................................................................... 29
2.10 CLIENT PROGRAM................................................................................................................ 30
2.10.1 RAMS (Remote Access & Monitoring System).................................................................. 30
2.10.2 UniPlayer............................................................................................................................. 30
2.10.3 Quick Installer..................................................................................................................... 30
3 MAIN MENU SCREEN..............................................................31
3.1 CAMERA SETUP MENU.......................................................................................................... 31
3.1.1 Channel ............................................................................................................................... 32
3.1.2 Camera Name...................................................................................................................... 32
3.1.3 Camera hide ........................................................................................................................ 33
3.1.4 Picture Setting..................................................................................................................... 33
3.1.4.1 Contrast, Brightness, Hue, .................................................................................................................. 34
3.1.4.2 Default ................................................................................................................................................ 34
3.1.5 PTZ setup............................................................................................................................ 34
3.1.5.1 Model No............................................................................................................................................ 35
3.1.5.2 PTZ ID................................................................................................................................................ 35
3.1.5.3 Reverse Control .................................................................................................................................. 35
3.1.5.4 RS-485 Setting.................................................................................................................................... 35
3.1.5.5 TEST................................................................................................................................................... 35
3.1.5.6 Additional PTZ Menus........................................................................................................................ 35
3.1.6 Spot ..................................................................................................................................... 36
3.1.7 Sequence Time .................................................................................................................... 36
3.1.8 Loop Through Setup............................................................................................................ 37
3.2 RECORD SETUP MENU .......................................................................................................... 37
3.2.1 Resolution ........................................................................................................................... 37
3.2.2 Audio Sync.......................................................................................................................... 37

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3.2.3 Channel number .................................................................................................................. 37
3.2.4 Quality................................................................................................................................. 37
3.2.5 Frame rate............................................................................................................................ 37
3.2.6 Record mode ....................................................................................................................... 38
3.2.7 Record Schedule Setup........................................................................................................ 39
3.3 EVENT SETUP MENU ............................................................................................................ 40
3.3.1 Motion Detection Setting .................................................................................................... 40
3.3.1.1 Channel............................................................................................................................................... 41
3.3.1.2 Sensitivity........................................................................................................................................... 41
3.3.1.3 Detection Zone.................................................................................................................................... 41
3.3.2 Sensor Setting...................................................................................................................... 42
3.3.2.1 Sensor Type......................................................................................................................................... 42
3.3.2.2 Channel Link....................................................................................................................................... 42
3.3.3 Alarm input/ Output............................................................................................................ 43
3.3.3.1 Sensor ................................................................................................................................................. 43
3.3.3.2 Motion ................................................................................................................................................ 43
3.3.3.3 Relay Time.......................................................................................................................................... 43
3.3.4 Post Alarm Record Time ..................................................................................................... 43
3.3.5 FTP Setting.......................................................................................................................... 44
3.3.5.1 FTP Server IP address......................................................................................................................... 44
3.3.5.2 ID........................................................................................................................................................ 45
3.3.5.3 Password............................................................................................................................................. 45
3.3.5.4 Target Path.......................................................................................................................................... 46
3.3.5.5 FTP Length of Image (second)............................................................................................................ 46
3.3.6 FTP Trigger Setting............................................................................................................. 46
3.3.6.1 Sensor ................................................................................................................................................. 47
3.3.6.2 Motion ................................................................................................................................................ 47
3.3.7 E-Mail Address Setting ....................................................................................................... 47
3.3.8 E-Mail Setting..................................................................................................................... 48
3.3.8.1 Send (Period) ...................................................................................................................................... 48
3.3.8.2 Prohibition setting............................................................................................................................... 49
3.3.8.3 SMTP Server IP address ..................................................................................................................... 49
3.3.8.4 Authentication..................................................................................................................................... 49
3.3.9 Event Log............................................................................................................................................ 49
3.4 PLAYBACK SETUP ................................................................................................................ 50
3.4.1 Channel ............................................................................................................................... 50

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3.4.2 Starting Point....................................................................................................................... 50
3.4.3 Audio................................................................................................................................... 51
3.5 DISPLAY SETUP .................................................................................................................... 51
3.5.1 Menu Transparency............................................................................................................. 51
3.5.2 VGA Set up ......................................................................................................................... 51
3.6 NETWORK SETUP MENU....................................................................................................... 52
3.6.1 DDNS setting...................................................................................................................... 52
3.6.2 Remote Connection Login Password .................................................................................. 53
3.6.3 Network Type...................................................................................................................... 54
3.6.4 STATIC............................................................................................................................................... 55
3.6.4.1 DDNS Link On/off ............................................................................................................................. 55
3.6.4.2 Port...................................................................................................................................................... 55
3.6.4.3 IPAddress........................................................................................................................................... 55
3.6.4.4 Subnet Mask ....................................................................................................................................... 55
3.6.4.5 Gateway.............................................................................................................................................. 55
3.6.5 DHCP.................................................................................................................................................. 56
3.6.5.1 Port...................................................................................................................................................... 56
3.6.6 PPPoE................................................................................................................................................. 56
3.6.6.1 Port...................................................................................................................................................... 57
3.6.6.2 ID........................................................................................................................................................ 57
3.6.6.3 Password............................................................................................................................................. 57
3.6.6.4 DNS IP................................................................................................................................................ 58
3.6.7 Changing the Network configuration.................................................................................. 58
3.7 SYSTEM SETUP SCREEN........................................................................................................ 58
3.7.1 DVR Name.......................................................................................................................... 59
3.7.2 System Password................................................................................................................. 60
3.7.2.1 Password Setting................................................................................................................................. 60
3.7.2.2 Password Apply .................................................................................................................................. 61
3.7.2.3 Auto Key Lock.................................................................................................................... 61
3.7.3 Time / Date.......................................................................................................................... 61
3.7.3.1 Set up Time / Date............................................................................................................................... 62
3.7.3.2 Time / Date Format............................................................................................................................. 62
3.7.3.3 Day Light Saving Time....................................................................................................................... 62
3.7.4 Buzzer ................................................................................................................................. 63
3.7.5 Language............................................................................................................................. 63
3.7.6 HDD Setup.......................................................................................................................... 63

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3.7.6.1 The number of HDD........................................................................................................................... 64
3.7.6.2 Write Mode......................................................................................................................................... 64
3.7.6.3 Forced Deletion( Previous few days).................................................................................................. 64
3.7.6.4 Hard Disk............................................................................................................................................ 65
3.7.7 Aux Port.............................................................................................................................. 65
3.7.7.1 Active.................................................................................................................................................. 66
3.7.7.2 Function.............................................................................................................................................. 66
3.7.8 Factory Default.................................................................................................................... 66
3.7.9 Software Upgrade................................................................................................................ 67
3.8 BACKUP ............................................................................................................................... 68
3.8.1 Backup Device .................................................................................................................... 68
3.8.2 Start Time............................................................................................................................ 68
3.8.3 End Time............................................................................................................................. 68
3.8.4 Channel ............................................................................................................................... 68
3.8.5 Event ................................................................................................................................... 69
3.8.6 Backup Start........................................................................................................................ 69
3.8.7 Format................................................................................................................................. 69
3.9 SYSTEM LOG........................................................................................................................ 69
3.10 SYSTEM INFORMATION......................................................................................................... 70
3.10.1 Video type ........................................................................................................................... 70
3.10.2 H/W version ........................................................................................................................ 70
3.10.3 S/W version......................................................................................................................... 70
3.10.4 KERNEL version ................................................................................................................ 70
3.10.5 Mac Address........................................................................................................................ 70
3.10.6 Audio................................................................................................................................... 70
3.10.7 Language............................................................................................................................. 70
3.11 SEARCH MENU..................................................................................................................... 71
3.11.1 Search by Calendar.............................................................................................................. 71
3.11.1.1 Calendar View..................................................................................................................................... 72
3.11.1.2 Drawing Color .................................................................................................................................... 72
3.11.1.3 Hour( Time) ........................................................................................................................................ 72
3.11.1.4 Display by minutes ............................................................................................................................. 73
3.11.2 Search of Event ................................................................................................................... 73
3.11.2.1 Start time............................................................................................................................................. 73
3.11.2.2 Ending Time........................................................................................................................................ 73
3.11.2.3 Select the channel ............................................................................................................................... 73

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3.11.2.4 Sample of Search................................................................................................................................ 73
3.11.3 Still Image Search ............................................................................................................... 73
3.11.3.1 Still Image Search............................................................................................................................... 74
3.11.3.2 Still Image USB Back up.................................................................................................................... 74
3.11.3.3 Converting Still image file into JPG format........................................................................................ 74
3.12 PLAYBACK........................................................................................................................ 74
3.12.1 PLAYBACK of recorded Images........................................................................................ 74
3.12.1.1 Method of playback ............................................................................................................................ 74
3.12.1.2 Screen of played back......................................................................................................................... 75
3.12.1.3 Control during play back..................................................................................................................... 75
3.12.2 Playback of still image........................................................................................................ 76
3.12.2.1 Method of playback ............................................................................................................................ 76
3.12.2.2 Screen of playing back........................................................................................................................ 77
3.12.2.3 Control during Still Image Play back.................................................................................................. 77
3.13 MISCELLANEOUS MENU....................................................................................................... 78
3.13.2 NET..................................................................................................................................... 78
3.13.3 OSD..................................................................................................................................... 79
3.13.4 Audio Mute ......................................................................................................................... 79
3.13.5 HDD.................................................................................................................................... 79
3.13.6 LOG .................................................................................................................................... 79
4 CLIENT PROGRAM..................................................................80
4.1 OVERVIEW OF DVR ............................................................................................................. 80
4.1.1 PC REQUIREMENT (MINIMUM).............................................................................................. 80
4.2 INSTALLATION &EXECUTION OF PROGRAM.......................................................................... 80
4.3 RAMS_M4 (REMOTE ACCESS &MONITORING SYSTEM MPEG4)........................................ 81
4.3.1 Screen and button................................................................................................................ 81
4.3.2 Connecting to DVR............................................................................................................. 82
4.3.3 UniPlayer_M4 link.............................................................................................................. 83
4.3.4 Full-screen display .............................................................................................................. 83
4.3.5 Program setup...................................................................................................................... 84
4.3.6 DVR recording.................................................................................................................... 84
4.3.7 DVR playback search.......................................................................................................... 86
4.3.8 DVR playback search.......................................................................................................... 86
4.3.9 DVR backup........................................................................................................................ 89

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4.3.10 DVR Setting........................................................................................................................ 90
4.3.11 Still image Capture.............................................................................................................. 90
4.3.12 Watermark insertion............................................................................................................ 91
4.3.13 Printing still image.............................................................................................................. 91
4.3.14 Motion picture recording..................................................................................................... 91
4.3.15 PAN/TILT, ZOOM/FOCUS................................................................................................ 92
4.3.16 HDD Information................................................................................................................ 93
4.3.17 Check the program version.................................................................................................. 93
4.3.18 S/W upgrade of DVR .......................................................................................................... 94
4.3.19 Program minimizing............................................................................................................ 95
4.3.20 Close program..................................................................................................................... 95
4.4 UNIPLAYER_M4 .................................................................................................................. 95
4.4.1 Screen and button................................................................................................................ 95
4.4.2 Search.................................................................................................................................. 96
4.4.2.1 Search option from video image & backup file................................................................................... 96
4.4.2.2 Search option for still image............................................................................................................... 98
4.4.3 Searching by directory........................................................................................................................ 99
4.4.4 Still Image Capture ........................................................................................................................... 100
4.4.5 Input water mark ............................................................................................................... 101
4.4.6 Printing still image............................................................................................................101
4.4.7 Moving picture file playback, playing, pause, temporarily pause, move.......................... 101
by interval of frame, fast forward Playing .................................................................................................. 101
4.4.8 Water mark drawing.......................................................................................................... 102
4.4.9 Panorama........................................................................................................................... 104
4.4.10 Check the program version................................................................................................ 105
4.4.11 Program minimizing.......................................................................................................... 105
4.4.12 Close Program...................................................................................................................105
4.5 QUICK INSTALLER.............................................................................................................. 106
4.5.1 Select model...................................................................................................................... 106
4.5.2 System parameter setting................................................................................................... 106
4.5.3 Communication over Network or serial port..................................................................... 107
4.6 CONNECTION BY INTERNET EXPLORER .............................................................................. 108
4.6.1 Security setup.................................................................................................................... 108
4.6.2 Download ActiveX control................................................................................................ 109
4.6.3 Connection with DVR....................................................................................................... 109
4.6.4 Login................................................................................................................................. 109

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4.6.5 Connected screen................................................................................................................110
4.6.6 Search.................................................................................................................................110
4.6.7 Playback.............................................................................................................................111
5 APPENDIX ................................................................................112
5.1 INSTALLING HDD ...............................................................................................................112
5.1.1 HDD Install Methods .........................................................................................................112
5.2 TERMINAL INFORMATION....................................................................................................117
5.2.1 DSUB-9P (RS-232)............................................................................................................117
5.2.2 DSUB-15P (PTZ / AUX / ALARM / SENSOR)................................................................117
5.3 FACTORY DEFAULT VALUE ..................................................................................................119
5.3.1 Main Menu.........................................................................................................................119
5.3.2 Search Menu...................................................................................................................... 122
5.4 PROTOCOL ......................................................................................................................... 123
5.4.1 Code table.......................................................................................................................... 123
5.4.2 Usage................................................................................................................................. 124
5.5 RECORDING MODE,QUALITY,FPS, HDD TIME TABLE ....................................................... 125
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system,
without prior permission.

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1. SYSTEM OVERVIEWS
1.1 Safety
Please follow this Please follow instruction to prevent any kind of damage or loss
. Ifyoudonotfollow this instruction, it might bring severe damage or loss.
The symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.
The symbol is intended to alert 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 to persons.
Warning -- 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 its own expense.
Warning – If TIMEKEEPER NVRAM IC that is consist of RTC, SRAM, POWER-FAIL CONTROL
CIRCUIT and BATTERY is replaced, the replacement is to be done by a trained technician with the
same type of component.
Caution -- Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly
WARNING

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approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Warranty will be made void if the product is disassembled or manipulated by the user.
Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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1.2 Components & Option
The following items are included with the 4, 8 & 16 Channel DVR. Please be certain that all items are
included as soon as you open the box:
1.2.1 Components
zDVR (CD-RW is installed as a basic equipment)
zPower cable
zDSUB-15 connector(2EA) for PTZ /AUX /ALARM (4ch DVR, 1EA)
zQuick Manual
zSoftware CD (RAMS, UniPlayer, Quick Installer and Operation Manual)
1.2.2 Options
zRemote Control Unit (two batteries included)
zRS-232 Serial cross cable

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1.3 Features & specifications
Features
z4/8/16 channel Embedded Digital Video Recorder
zMPEG-4 compression
zMulti channel Playback function
zQuad-plex mode for simultaneous recording, playback, backup, and networking
zLive remote viewing, on-the-fly recording, and control over the network
zDynamic IP support (DHCP & PPPoE)
zAlarm triggered FTP and E-mail alert function
zMotion detection, Video loss, Motion, Sensor, Motion & Sensor, alarm function
zUser defined setting for recording frame rate & resolution
zVarious backup method support (CD-RW, USB, Network)
zAudio recording available
zMultiple recording modes: Time lapse, video loss alarm, schedule, manual, & continuous
recording
zStill image capture and search function
zIntuitive and easy search by calendar
zConvenient search by alarm, time, or date
zQuick and responsive playback & field-by-field viewing with the Jog/Shuttle dial
zWatermarking (Backup)
zPTZ control through RS-485
zQuick & easy setup through RS-232
zRemote controller available (optional)
zUser friendly remote control unit
zDual video modes: Selectable NTSC & PAL
zRack mountable : 2U
zFree voltage power input (100 - 240VAC, 50Hz/60Hz, 70W)
zVarious Video output (CVBS 2 EAout, VGA out, Spot out, S-Video out)

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1.3.1 Specifications
Model 4ch DVR 8ch DVR 16ch DVR
Image System NTSC, PAL selectable
Multi-tasking Quadplex
Video Channel 4CH Composite, 4CH Loop
through, BNC
8CH Composite, 8CH Loop
through, BNC
16CH Composite, 16CH Loop
through(Option), BNC
Video Output
1CH Composite BNC, 1CH
S-Video,
1CH VGA(Option)
2CH Composite BNC, 1CH S-Video, 1CH Spot,
1CH VGA
Video Compression MPEG-4
Recording
Resolution MUX 720x240, 360x240 (NTSC) / 720x288, 360x288 (PAL)
Recording Quality 4 Levels (Normal, Enhanced, Fine, Super Fine)
Max Display Speed 120 fps (real time) 240 fps (real time) 480 fps (real time)
Max Recording Speed 120 fps (real time)
Time Laps Recording
Interval (fps)
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,15,20,30 (NTSC, 13 Steps)
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,15,20,25 (PAL, 13 Steps)
Recording Mode Schedule, Event (Sensor, Motion Detection), Manual, Continuous
Playback Search Date/Time, Event (Sensor, Motion Detection)
Playback Speed x1, x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64, x128, Field by Field (Forward, Backward)
Slow Motion x1/4, x1/2 (Forward Only)
Sensor Input 4 (NO/NC Selectable) 8 (NO/NC Selectable) 16 (NO/NC Selectable)
Alarm Output 1 (NO/NC)
Aux Control In/Out
2 input / 3 output (Selectable Function Menu)
Alarm Reset In, Record Start In, Record ON/OFF In, Alarm Out, Error Out , Record Start Out,
Disk Full Out, Record Status Out
Audio 1CH, Mono
Network 10Base-T (Static, DHCP, PPPoE, E-mail & FTP)
Motion Detection 12x12, 8 Level Sensitivity
Hard Disk Max. 1 EA Max. 2 EA
Backup USB, CD-RW, Network
Watermarking Still Image Backup
PTZ Control RS-485
System Log Video Loss, Power On/Off, HDD Full, HDD Fail, Menu Called, Reset HDD Format, Reset SW
Upgrade, Email Fail, FTP Fail
Language Korean, English, Japanese, French, Spanish, German
S/W Upgrade Network, USB Memory Stick
Password Function Power OFF, MENU, Record OFF, Key Lock
Digital Zoom x 2
Timer Built-in Real time clock
Remote Control Optional
Power Source Free Voltage (100 – 240VAC, 50Hz/60Hz, 70W)
Dimension 433(W) x 385(D) x 88(H)
Operating Temperature 5℃ ~ 40℃
Weight 7Kg (net)
zDesign and specifications are subjected to change without notice.

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1.4 Name, function & connections
1.4.1 Front view
DOWN
UP
MENU SH-HD
MULTI
PTZPTZ SEQ
6/145/13
7/15
FULL
HDD
ALARM
FULL
HDD
ALARM
8/16
1/9
3/11
POWERPOWER
RECREC
2/10
4/12
LOCK
FRZ
ZOOM
SEARCH
PTZ
LEFT
PAUSE
RIGHT
REW FF
STOP
R.PLAY
REC
PLAY
OK
< 16ch DVR >
RIGHT
SH-HDMENU
SEQMULTI
PTZPTZ
DOWN
LOCK
ZOOM
FRZ
87
FULL
HDD
FULL
HDD
ALARMALARM 65
4
2
3
1
REC
POWERPOWER
REC
LEFT
PTZ
SEARCH
UP
PAUSE
REW R.PLAY
STOP
FF
PLAY
REC
OK
< 8ch DVR >
UP
DOWN
MENU SH-HD
PTZ
POWER
ALARM
HDD
FULL
REC
4
2
SEQ
3
1
MULTI
LOCK
FRZ
ZOOM
SEARCH
PTZ
LEFT
PAUSE
RIGHT
REW FF
REC
PLAY
STOP
R.PLAY
OK
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Description:
1. CD-RW
zEasy backup by CD-RW is available. The cover of CD-RW shows an excellent design.
2. LED Display
zPOWER : During Standby mode, red light on, during running unit, green light on
zREC : During recording green light flashes
zALARM: Green light (Alarm triggered)
zHDD FULL: Green light (No more disk space for recording)
zPTZ: Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus status is indicated by Green
3. Numeric button - Live Viewing mode button
z16ch DVR : 1/9, 2/10, 3/11, 4/12, 5/13, 6/14, 7/15, 8/16
- Channel selection for Live Viewing and Playback mode, Password inputting,
- Channel selection by pushing the button 1 & 9, 2 &10, …
z8ch DVR : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Channel selection for Live Viewing and Playback mode, Password inputting.
z4ch DVR : 1,2,3,4 : It can be used for channel & password change.
zMULTI (16ch DVR) : Selection button for Screen Division for Live Viewing mode
* Live mode: Selection of Screen Division for Live Viewing mode
(4, 8, 9, 16 screen division)
- In order to go back to previous mode, user is required to push “MULTI” button,
after selecting a specific channel.
* Playback mode : Selection button for Screen Division for playback of recording file.
It shows 4,9,16 divided screen in order of precedence. If you select specific one channel
and in order to get back to each divided channel, you can just click “MULTI” button.
zMULTI (8ch DVR)
* Live mode: Selection button for Screen Division for of Screen Division for Live Viewing
mode (4, 6, 8, 9 screen divisions)
- In order to go back to previous mode, user is required to push “MULTI” button,
after selecting a specific channel .
zPlayback mode:
- In order to go back to previous mode, user is required to push “MULTI” button,
after selecting a specific channel.
zSEQ(16ch DVR)
: Sequential view under live mode. Viewing of all active video input channels sequentially.
If you click “SEQ” button one time, each single channel can be viewed sequentially.
If you double click “SEQ” , it views 4, 8, 9, 16 screen divisions.

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This button also can be used for all motions area release purpose on motion detection
set up menu.
zSEQ(8ch DVR)
: Sequential view under live mode. Viewing of all active video input channels sequentially.
If you click “SEQ” button one time, each single channel can be viewed sequentially.
If you double click “SEQ” , it views 4, 8, 9 screen divisions.
This button also can be used for all motions area release purpose on motion detection
set up menu.
zSEQ(4ch DVR)
: Sequential view under live mode. Viewing of all active video input channels sequentially.
If you click “SEQ” button one time, each single channel can be viewed sequentially.
If you double click “SEQ” , it views 4 screen divisions.
This button also can be used for all motions area release purpose on motion detection
set up menu.
4. Function Button
zPOWER: Press this button to power on/off.
- Soft Power method is adapted. Therefore, If Power button is pressed,
user is asked to input Password, before Power off.
zLOCK: Press this button to lock/unlock the buttons of DVR, in order to prevent the use by
Unapproveduser.
- If the “LOCK” button is pressed, DVR is locked, and it’s unlocked by inputting correct
password
zZOOM: Zoom In/Out on the images during Live Viewing.
zFRZ : Freeze.
- Press button once to freeze the frame at live mode. Press again to return.
- To take a still image capture at playback mode.
- Exchange of video input type : Press power button with “FRZ” button from NTSC to PAL
or PAL to NTSC.
zMISC/SH: Miscellaneous functions or Shuttle Hold.
- MISC: To substitute for the buttons that are placed on the remote control but that are
not placed on the keypad (NET, OSD, Audio Mute, HDD, LOG).
(If the button is pressed, windows appear, and user can select lower menu one by one)
- SH: Press button while using the Shuttle to hold the speed.
zSEARCH : Press once to open the menu to search for recorded files.
zPTZ: Pan/Tilt/Zoom. Press once to access the Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus control mode.
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zMENU: Press button to access Main Menu. Press again to return.
5. Direction/select button
zUP: Used to move the cursor up; change possible values in the setup menu; under
PTZ control sub menu, used to move camera; or used to adjust focus.
zDOWN: Used to move the cursor up; change possible values in the setup menu; under
PTZ control sub menu, used to move camera; or used to adjust focus.
zLEFT: Used to change possible values in the setup menu. Under PTZ control menu,
used to move the camera left or used to do Zoom Out; At playback mode, used to
decrease playback speed.
zRIGHT: Used to change possible values in the setup menu. Under PTZ control menu,
used to move the camera left or used to do Zoom In; At playback mode, used to
increase playback speed.
zOK: Used as a selection key. Under PTZ control menu, used to be interchanged P/T
mode with Z/F mode
6. Jog/Shuttle
zShuttle: Multi-speed forward/reverse playback. Under Network Setup sub menu,
used to input parameters fast.
zJog: Frame by frame search.
7. IR receiver
zRemote control signal receiver
8. Playback
zRECORD: Press once to begin recording all active channels. Press again to end recording.
zR-PLAY: Reverse Playback. Press to begin reverse playback. Under PTZ control menu,
used to decrease the speed of Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus.
zSTOP: Stop playback.
zPLAY: Access to playback.
- Playback button will activate assigned starting position and Channel at playback setup of
menu.
- At pause mode, it will release pause mode.
- Under PTZ control menu, used to increase the speed of Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus.
9. USB connector in the front panel
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1.4.2 Rear panel view
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
OUT
IN
< 16ch DVR >
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
OUT
IN
< 8ch DVR >
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
IN
OUT
< 4ch DVR >

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Description:
1. USB
zConnect USB flash drives for backing up stored video files (8/16ch DVR only)
2. ETHERNET
zNetwork terminal for 10Base-T (RJ-45)
3. PTZ/AUX/ALARM
zTerminal for PTZ, sensor, alarm, and AUX IN/OUT (DB-15 Male Connector)
(4ch DVR has one only.)
4. VGA and SERIAL
zVGA : Terminal for VGA video output (DB-15 Male Connector, 4ch DVR has an option
on this)
zSerial terminal for RS-232C (PC) for console or quick installation (DB-9 Male Connector)
5. AUDIO
zIN: Audio line input
zOUT: Audio line output
6. VIDEO OUT
zTerminals for composite video and s-video to connect with monitor
7. CAMERA
z16ch DVR: 16 Inputs ( 1~16 ch) : In order to use Loop through, please refer to Article 3.1.7.
z8ch DVR: 8 Inputs ( 1 ~ 8 ch) : With 8 loop through, the video of each channel can be out.
z4ch DVR: 4 Inputs( 1~ 4 ch) : One port which is below to Video output port is loop through.
It can transmit each channel’s video inputs to other DVR.
8. VIDEO OUT (SPOT and VIDEO 2), 8/16ch DVR only.
zSPOT : User can use this connector for a specific Spot Monitor.
zVIDEO 2 : With the Extra Output, user can connector with other monitor.
(Same video image as Video 1)
9. FAN
zHeat protection fan to reduce heat in the unit.
10. POWER INPUT
zPower cord terminal (Free voltage, 100 - 240VAC, 50Hz/60Hz)