Optiview H.264 User manual

Optiview
Optiview H.264 DVR
Setup Guide
Package Content
Inspect the packaging carton. Make sure the Optiview H.264 DVR is properly delivered. Remove
all items from the box and make sure the box contains the following items.
Optiview H.264 DVR
Power
Adapter
Power
Cord
Software
CD-CMS
User’s
Manual
Function Keys on the Front Panel
1
Channels (4 / 8 / 16)
6
COPY
11
MODE
2
ENTER
7
DOME
12
SEARCH
3
ESC
8
SEQ (Sequence)
13
MENU
4
Direction Keys
9
FREEZE
5
CALL
10
PLAY/STOP
Rear Panel Connectors
1
USB Connectors
5
Call Monitor
9
Main Monitor - BNC
2
LAN 10/100M (RJ-45)
6
Video Input (BNC)
10
Power Jack
3
Main Monitor –VGA
(Optional)
7
Alarm In, RS-485, &
Audio In
11
UTP Input
(Optional)
4
Call Monitor Audio Out
8
Main Monitor Audio Out

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Description of Connectors
1
USB Connector
There are three USB 2.0 ports (2 at rear + 1 at front) to allow users to
connect external USB devices to the unit, such as a USB
ThumbDrive®or a USB mouse.
2
LAN 10/100M
(RJ-45)
The DVR is capable of networking. Once the unit is connected to the
LAN network, users can remotely access the unit through the remote
software on a PC.
3
Main Monitor-
VGA(optional)
The DVR can connect to a monitor via an optional VGA connector.
4
Call Monitor
Audio Out
Call Monitor Audio Out RCA connectors are provided for the DVR to
connect audio output devices (e.g. amplified speakers).
5
Call Monitor
(BNC)
The call monitor is used to display full screen video of all installed
cameras in sequence. The BNC Call Monitor connector allows users
to connect the DVR to a call monitor. To access call monitor control,
please use the IR remote controller.
6
Video Input BNC
A group of BNC connectors is provided for video input streams from
installed cameras. The number of connectors is equal to the number of
channels.
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Alarm I/O, RS-485,
& Audio In
Terminal block connectors are provided to offer users the flexibility to
connect the DVR to Alarm I/O, RS-485, and Audio In devices. Refer to
the next page for pin definition of each model.
8
Main Monitor
Audio Out
Main Monitor Audio Out RCA connectors are provided for the DVR to
connect audio output devices (e.g. amplified speakers).
9
Main Monitor-
BNC
The DVR can connect to a monitor via a BNC connector.
10
Power Jack
The DVR has a free voltage DC power connection jack. Please
connect the power supply adapter shipped with the unit.
11
UTP Input
(Optional)
The UTP Input offers additional connectivity using the Unshielded
Twisted Pair wiring. UTP cable is one of the most common medium in
telecommunication industry.

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Pin Definition of Alarm I/O, RS-485, & Audio In
4ch-Model:
Pin
Definition
Pin
Definition
Pin
Definition
1
Alarm In 1
8
X
15
Ground
2
Alarm In 2
9
Audio In 4
16
Ground
3
Alarm In 3
10
Audio In 3
17
Ground
4
Alarm In 4
11
RS485 D+
18
X
5
Alarm Out COM
12
RS485 D-
19
Audio In 2
6
Alarm Out C
13
Ground
20
Audio In 1
7
Alarm Out O
14
Ground
8ch-Model:
Pin
Definition
Pin
Definition
Pin
Definition
1
Audio In 8
9
Alarm Out COM
17
Alarm In 4
2
Audio In 7
10
Alarm Out C
18
Alarm In 3
3
Audio In 6
11
Alarm Out O
19
Alarm In 2
4
Audio In 5
12
RS485 D+
20
Alarm In 1
5
Audio In 4
13
Alarm In 8
21
Ground
6
Audio In 3
14
Alarm In 7
22
Ground
7
Audio In 2
15
Alarm In 6
23
Ground
8
Audio In 1
16
Alarm In 5
24
RS485 D-
16ch-Model:
Pin
Definition
Pin
Definition
Pin
Definition
Pin
Definition
1
Audio In 16
11
Audio In 6
21
Alarm In 16
31
Alarm In 6
2
Audio In 15
12
Audio In 5
22
Alarm In 15
32
Alarm In 5
3
Audio In 14
13
Audio In 4
23
Alarm In 14
33
Alarm In 4
4
Audio In 13
14
Audio In 3
24
Alarm In 13
34
Alarm In 3
5
Audio In 12
15
Audio In 2
25
Alarm In 12
35
Alarm In 2
6
Audio In 11
16
Audio In 1
26
Alarm In 11
36
Alarm In 1
7
Audio In 10
17
Alarm Out COM
27
Alarm In 10
37
Ground
8
Audio In 9
18
Alarm Out C
28
Alarm In 9
38
Ground
9
Audio In 8
19
Alarm Out O
29
Alarm In 8
39
Ground
10
Audio In 7
20
RS485 D+
30
Alarm In 7
40
RS485 D-

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Basic Setup
Follow the description to set up the configuration of date/time, recording, and viewing mode of the
DVR. All configurations can be set via either the DVR or DVRRemote, the remote software.
Enter OSD Setup menu:
Press MENU to enter the OSD main menu.
Enter password using Channel keys. The default passwords are as below.
Administrator Password
User Password
1 2 3 4
4 3 2 1
It is strongly suggested to change the passwords to prevent unauthorized access.
Date / Time Setting:
Follow the steps below to enter the Date/Time.
Select <Date/Time> in System Setup menu to enter the Date/Time menu.
Select the date and time using LEFT/RIGHT keys; then adjust the value using UP/DOWN keys.
The new date and time settings take effect after the changes are confirmed.
To Define Recording Settings:
Select <Record Setup> from the OSD main menu.
Select <ezRecord> as Preset Configuration option, and select wanted number of recording
day in ezRecord Setup; other setting will be automatic arranged by the unit.
Consider application needs and select a Preset Configuration setting from <Best Quality>,
<Standard>, and <Extended Record>. Detailed information refers to Optiview H.264 DVR
User’s Manual, Preset Record Configuration.
Adjust the Recording schedule, Pre-alarm, Circular and Audio parameters.
When the settings are complete, press ENTER to confirm and save the settings; or ESCto
abort.
To Select Viewing Mode:
Press MODE button repeatedly to select the desired display mode. The available viewing
modes are full-screen, 2×2, 3x3, and 4×4 split-window.

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Network Setup
Configure the LAN setup for the DVR to properly function with Ethernet connection.
From OSD main menu, select <System Setup> <Network Setup> <LAN Setup>.
For DHCP user, set the DHCP to <ON>. The IP address, Netmask, Gateway and DNS settings
are retrieved from network servers. DHCP is dynamic that the settings change from time to time.
For Non-DHCP user, set the DHCP to <OFF>. Enter an IP address, Netmask, Gateway, and
DNS settings. Please obtain the information from the network service provider.
To change the IP address, Netmask, Gateway and DNS value, press UP/DOWN keys to move
the cursor to the item. Use LEFT/RIGHT keys to access each section of the value and press
ENTER, then change the value using UP/DOWN keys.
When the settings are complete, press ENTER to confirm and save the settings; or ESC to
abort.
Dome Camera Connection
Dome Camera Connection & Settings:
See section Pin Definition of Alarm I/O, RS-485, & Audio In for RS-485 port pin definition.
Refer to the following figure. Connect the R+, R- terminals on the dome camera to the D+, D-
terminals on the RS-485 port by RS-485 cable respectively.
To set up dome camera’s protocol and ID, press MENU to access the OSD main menu, and
select <Camera Setup>. The available protocol options include <Pelco D>, <Pelco P>,
<AD422>, <Fastrax 2>, <JVC>, <Panasonic_C>, <Panasonic_N> and <None> (default).
Note that ID number must match the ID address defined by the dome camera.
To configure the RS-485 parameters, select <System Setup> from OSD main menu, and then
select <RS485 Setup>. The default Optiview H.264 DVR RS-485 settings are 9600 Baud, 8
Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit and No Parity.

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Dome Camera Control Keys:
1
Set / Go Preset
5
Pan / Tilt
9
Iris Close
2
Toggle Hint Screen
6
Enter Dome Camera
Control Mode
10
Iris Open
3
Enter / Auto
7
Focus Near
11
Zoom Out
4
ESC
8
Focus Far
12
Zoom In
Basic Playback Operation
Searching Recorded Video by Time:
Press SEARCH button to enter the Search menu.
Move the cursor to “From Time” and press ENTER will start playing recorded video from the
specified “From Time”.
Move the cursor to “End Time” and press ENTER will start playing recorded video from the
specified “End Time”.
Use Direction keys to move the cursor for setting the Start Time; adjusting the date and time
values by UP/DOWN keys. Press ENTER to confirm or ESC to abort.
Move the cursor to <Begin Playback> and press ENTER to start playing back the selected
video. Either press PLAY/STOP again or ESC to return to live video.
NOTE: If there is no available recorded video that matches the specified time and date, the
unit starts to playback from the next available video.
Searching Recorded Video by Event:
Press SEARCH button to enter the Search menu.
To search event video that was recorded on a specific camera, use LEFT/RIGHT keys to move
the cursor and press ENTER to select or de-select a channel.
Move the cursor to <Event List> and press ENTER to list the event video of the selected
channels.
The list displays each event by date, time, triggered camera and alarm type. The latest recorded
event video will be listed on the top. To exit the event list, press ESC.
Use UP/DOWN keys to scroll through the Event List. Press ENTER to play back the selected
event record.
NOTE: The event list displays only the first 1024 events; as some events are deleted, others
are displayed.

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Playback Controls:
Button
Description
LEFT
The button is for rewinding the recorded video while playing back. Press the button
repeatedly to increase the speed of reverse playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×.
RIGHT
The button is used to play the recorded video fast forward. Press the button
repeatedly to increase the speed of forward playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×.
FREEZE
Press FREEZE to pause the playback video. When the recorded video is paused,
press LEFT / RIGHT to resume playback video single step reverse / forward
respectively. Press FREEZE again to continue playing back video.
Play/Stop
Press to start the playback or to stop playing back video and return to live mode.
Using Remote Software
Setup Requirements:
Make sure the PC is connected to the Internet.
Obtain IP address of the Optiview H.264 DVR. To check the DVR’s IP address, press MENU
key on the unit and select <System Setup> <Network Setup> <LAN Setup> <IP> to
check the IP.
Changing Internet Setting:
Start the IE; select <Tools> from the main menu of the browser, then <Internet Options> and
then click the <Security> tab.
Select <Trusted sites> and click <Sites> to specify its security setting.
Uncheck “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone”. Type the IP address of the
unit in field and click <Add> to add this website to the zone.
In the Security Level area, click <Custom Level>. Under <ActiveX controls and plug-ins>,
set all items to <Enable> or <Prompt>.
Click <OK> to accept the settings and close the <Security Settings> screen.
Using the Remote Software:
Start the IE and enter the IP address of the Optiview H.264 DVR in the address bar.
The ActiveX controls and plug-ins dialog will show twice for confirmation; click <YES> to accept
ActiveX plug-ins. The DVRRemote plug-ins will be downloaded and installed on the PC
automatically when the connection is successfully made.
NOTE: Do not enter any leading “0”characters in the address, for example,
“192.068.080.006”should be entered “192.68.80.6”.
NOTE: If the default trigger port 80 is changed into another one, port 81 for example,
then the IP address should be entered as “192.68.80.6:81”.

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Version verification starts automatically to verify whether DVRRemote was installed. This
process may take up to 30 seconds.
When the software is completely downloaded and installed, the Login Screen is displayed.
Enter the username and password. The default usernames and passwords are admin: 1234,
user: 4321.
The following picture shows the display window of the DVRRemote:
Refer to the table below for brief description of functional items:
Item
Description
Item
Description
1
Select Picture Size
9
HDD Status
2
Download DVRPlayer
10
Playback Control
3
View Live Camera
11
Instant Recording
4
Playback Video
12
Audio On/Off
5
Setup Menu
13
Select Camera
6
Search Event List
14
Select Bandwidth Speed
7
Capture Snapshot
15
Display Mode
8
4:3 Viewing Aspect
16
Dome Camera Control Panel
For more information on DVRRemote, see User’s Manual.

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DVRRemote Playback
To Playback Remote Video:
Click <Play> on the main window toolbar, and then <Remote Playback> tab.
The <From> and <To> on top of the screen display the date and time from which recorded
video is available for playback.
Choose <Playback> in <Select> field for playback recorded video.
Select the date and time of the segment to play back from the <Start> field. The date and time
can be changed either by typing desired numbers directly or using the arrow buttons.
Click <OK> to start the playback, or click <Close> to abort.
To Playback Local *.drv File:
Click <Play> on the main window toolbar, and then <Local Playback> tab.
Click <Open> and the file selection screen is displayed. Select the *.drv video file to playback
and click <OK>.
Click <OK> to start the playback, or click <Cancel> to abort.
View the video playback using the Playback controls.
To end the playback, click <Live> to return to live video.
To Playback Local *.avi Files:
Start the windows media player or other media player from <Start> menu (or any other possible
access).
Select <File> and then <Open>.
Select the wanted *.avi file, and click <Open>.
NOTE: The *.avi files for each channel are stored separately. Therefore the video can be
played back in single channel, full screen mode only.
To Playback Event Video
Click SEARCH on the main window toolbar. The Event List appears.
Scroll through the Event List and highlight the interested events.
Double-click on the desired event to view the event video.
Playback Controls: