PACOM 4-CHANNEL User manual

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WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, 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.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC:
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
USERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.
WARNING: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
THIS CLASS OF DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-
CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.
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responsible for any problems resulting from the use thereof. The information contained herein is subject to change without
notice. Revisions or new editions to this publication may be issued to incorporate such changes.

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Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use
liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning.
4. Attachments
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of
the manufacturer as such additions may result in the risk of fire, electric
shock or other personal injury.
5. Water and/or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
6. Ventilation
Place this equipment only in an upright position. This equipment has
an open-frame Switching Mode Power Supply (SMPS), which can
cause a fire or electric shock if anything is inserted through the
ventilation holes on the side of the equipment.
7. Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand or table. The
equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the equipment. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the
manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by
the manufacturer.
This equipment and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the equipment
and cart combination to overturn.
8. Power Sources
This equipment should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power,
please consult your equipment dealer or local power company.
9. Power Cords
Operator or installer must remove power and TNT connections before
handling the equipment.
10. Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or when
it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.
11. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the
risk of fire or electric shock.
12. Objects and Liquids
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in
a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the equipment.
13. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
14. Damage requiring Service
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. If liquid is spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment.
C. If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the equipment does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by
the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the equipment to its normal
operation.
E. If the equipment has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
F. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance ─
this indicates a need for service.
15. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
16. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
equipment is in proper operating condition.
17. Field Installation
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should
conform to all local codes.
18. Correct Batteries
Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
19. Tmra
A manufacturer’s maximum recommended ambient temperature (Tmra)
for the equipment must be specified so that the customer and installer
may determine a suitable maximum operating environment for the
equipment.
20. Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating
ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room
ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the
equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s
maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
21. Reduced Air Flow
Installation of the equipment in the rack should be such that the amount of
airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
22. Mechanical Loading
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous
condition is not caused by uneven mechanical loading.
23. Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to connection of the equipment to supply
circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on over current
protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment
nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
24. Reliable Earthing (Grounding)
Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than
direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips).
WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the
end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please
separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for
details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should
not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 ─Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1
Features................................................................................................................................. 1
Technical Overview................................................................................................................ 1
Chapter 2 ─Installation ........................................................................................................... 3
Package Contents.................................................................................................................. 3
Required Installation Tools .................................................................................................... 3
Video Input......................................................................................................................... 3
Video Loop Through .......................................................................................................... 4
Video Out........................................................................................................................... 4
RS232 Port ........................................................................................................................ 4
Factory Reset Switch......................................................................................................... 4
Alarm Input/Output ............................................................................................................ 4
RS485 Port ........................................................................................................................ 5
Network Port...................................................................................................................... 5
Audio In/Out....................................................................................................................... 5
Power Cord Connector ...................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 3 ─Configuration ...................................................................................................... 7
Front Panel Controls .............................................................................................................. 7
Camera Buttons (1 to 4) .................................................................................................... 7
HDD LED ........................................................................................................................... 7
Alarm Out LED .................................................................................................................. 7
Network LED .....................................................................................................................8
Clip Copy LED ...................................................................................................................8
Power LED......................................................................................................................... 8
PANIC Button ....................................................................................................................8
ALARM Button................................................................................................................... 8
CLIP COPY Button ............................................................................................................ 8
ZOOM Button .................................................................................................................... 8
DISPLAY/SEQUENCE Button........................................................................................... 8
PTZ Button......................................................................................................................... 8
PLAYBACK Button ............................................................................................................ 9
MENU Button.....................................................................................................................9
Arrow Buttons .................................................................................................................... 9
Play/Pause Button ............................................................................................................. 9
USB Port............................................................................................................................ 9
Turning on the Power........................................................................................................... 10
Initial Unit Setup................................................................................................................... 10
Setup Screen ....................................................................................................................... 10
System Information.......................................................................................................... 11
Date/Time Setup.............................................................................................................. 13
Storage Screen................................................................................................................ 15
User Setup Screen .......................................................................................................... 16
Shutdown Screen ............................................................................................................ 18
Logout Screen ................................................................................................................. 18
Network & Notification Setup ............................................................................................... 18
Network Screen ............................................................................................................... 18

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LAN Setup Screen........................................................................................................... 19
DVRNS Setup.................................................................................................................. 22
WebGuard Setup............................................................................................................. 23
Notification Setup ............................................................................................................ 23
Configuring Devices............................................................................................................. 25
Camera Setup Screen ..................................................................................................... 25
Audio Setup Screen......................................................................................................... 26
Alarm-Out Screen............................................................................................................ 27
Display Screen ................................................................................................................ 28
Remote Control Screen ................................................................................................... 30
Recording Settings............................................................................................................... 30
Record Screen................................................................................................................. 30
Schedule Screen ............................................................................................................. 32
Pre-Event Screen ............................................................................................................ 34
Event Settings...................................................................................................................... 35
Alarm-In Screen............................................................................................................... 35
Motion Detection Screen ................................................................................................. 37
Video Loss Screen .......................................................................................................... 40
Text-In Screen ................................................................................................................. 41
System Event Screen ...................................................................................................... 44
Event Status Screen........................................................................................................ 46
Chapter 4 ─Operation ........................................................................................................... 49
Turning on the Power........................................................................................................... 49
Live Monitoring..................................................................................................................... 49
Freeze Mode ................................................................................................................... 49
Zoom Mode...................................................................................................................... 49
Image Adjustment............................................................................................................ 49
Sequence Mode .............................................................................................................. 50
Event Monitoring.............................................................................................................. 50
Covert Camera ................................................................................................................ 50
PTZ Mode........................................................................................................................ 50
Using a Mouse ..................................................................................................................... 52
Recording Video .................................................................................................................. 52
Recording Audio .................................................................................................................. 53
Playing Recorded Video ...................................................................................................... 53
Searching Video................................................................................................................... 54
Go to ................................................................................................................................ 54
Record Table Search....................................................................................................... 55
Event Log Search ............................................................................................................ 56
Text-In Search ................................................................................................................. 58
Motion Search ................................................................................................................. 59
Clip-Copy Screen ............................................................................................................ 60
Appendix A ─USB Hard Disk Drive Preparation ................................................................ 63
Preparing the USB hard disk drive in Windows 2000.......................................................... 63
Preparing the USB hard disk drive in Windows 98.............................................................. 63
Appendix B ─Text-In Search Examples.............................................................................. 64
Search Example I................................................................................................................. 64
Search Example II................................................................................................................ 64

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Appendix C ─WebGuard....................................................................................................... 66
Web Monitoring Mode.......................................................................................................... 67
Web Search Mode ............................................................................................................... 68
Appendix D ─Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 71
Appendix E ─Connector Pin Outs ....................................................................................... 71
I/O Connector Pin Outs........................................................................................................ 71
RS485 Connector Pin Outs ................................................................................................. 71
Appendix F ─Map of Screens .............................................................................................. 71
Appendix G ─System Log and Error Code Notices........................................................... 73
System Log .......................................................................................................................... 73
Error Code ........................................................................................................................... 73
Appendix H ─Specifications ................................................................................................ 74

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List of Illustrations
Figure 1 ─Typical DVR installation............................................................................................................2
Figure 2 ─DVR rear panel.........................................................................................................................3
Figure 3 ─DVR front panel........................................................................................................................7
Figure 4 ─Login screen...........................................................................................................................10
Figure 5 ─Setup screen. .........................................................................................................................10
Figure 6 ─Virtual Keyboard.....................................................................................................................11
Figure 7 ─Information screen..................................................................................................................11
Figure 8 ─Upgrade screen......................................................................................................................12
Figure 9 ─Setup Import screen. ..............................................................................................................12
Figure 10 ─Setup Export screen.............................................................................................................12
Figure 11 ─System Log screen...............................................................................................................13
Figure 12 ─Date/Time setup screen. ......................................................................................................13
Figure 13 ─Holiday setup screen. ...........................................................................................................14
Figure 14 ─Time Sync. screen................................................................................................................14
Figure 15 ─Storage Information screen. .................................................................................................15
Figure 16 ─User setup screen. ...............................................................................................................16
Figure 17 ─New Group setup screen......................................................................................................17
Figure 18 ─New User setup screen. .......................................................................................................17
Figure 19 ─Shutdown screen..................................................................................................................18
Figure 20 ─Logout screen.......................................................................................................................18
Figure 21 ─Network Menu. .....................................................................................................................18
Figure 22 ─Network setup screen...........................................................................................................19
Figure 23 ─LAN (Manual) setup screen..................................................................................................20
Figure 24 ─Port Numbers setup screen..................................................................................................20
Figure 25 ─LAN (DHCP) setup screen. ..................................................................................................21
Figure 26 ─LAN (ADSL) setup screen. ...................................................................................................21
Figure 27 ─DVRNS setup screen. ..........................................................................................................22
Figure 28 ─WebGuard setup screen.......................................................................................................23
Figure 29 ─Notification Mail setup screen...............................................................................................23
Figure 30 ─Authentication setup screen. ................................................................................................24
Figure 31 ─Notification Callback setup screen. ......................................................................................24
Figure 32 ─Devices Menu.......................................................................................................................25
Figure 33 ─Camera setup screen. ..........................................................................................................25
Figure 34 ─Camera PTZ setup screen. ..................................................................................................26
Figure 35 ─PTZ Device list. ....................................................................................................................26
Figure 36 ─Port Setup window. ..............................................................................................................26
Figure 37 ─Audio setup screen...............................................................................................................27
Figure 38 ─Alarm-Out Settings screen. ..................................................................................................27
Figure 39 ─Display OSD screen. ............................................................................................................28
Figure 40 ─OSD Margin screen. .............................................................................................................29
Figure 41 ─Main Monitor screen. ............................................................................................................29
Figure 42 ─Remote Control setup screen...............................................................................................30
Figure 43 ─Record menu........................................................................................................................30
Figure 44 ─Record setup screen. ...........................................................................................................31
Figure 45 ─Schedule (Simple Mode) setup screen.................................................................................32
Figure 46 ─Schedule (Advanced Mode) setup screen............................................................................32
Figure 47 — Schedule – Settings (Advanced Mode) setup screen..........................................................33
Figure 48 ─Default (Advanced Mode) setup screen. ..............................................................................34
Figure 49 ─Pre-Event setup screen. .......................................................................................................34
Figure 50 ─Event menu. .........................................................................................................................35
Figure 51 ─Alarm-In Settings screen. .....................................................................................................35
Figure 52 ─Alarm-In Actions screen. ......................................................................................................36
Figure 53 ─Alarm-In Notify menu............................................................................................................36

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Figure 54 ─Motion Detection Settings screen.........................................................................................37
Figure 55 ─Motion Detection Sensitivity screen......................................................................................37
Figure 56 ─Motion Detection Zone screen..............................................................................................37
Figure 57 ─Motion Detection Zone menu. ..............................................................................................38
Figure 58 ─Motion Detection Min. Blocks screen. ..................................................................................38
Figure 59 ─Daytime Setup screen. .........................................................................................................38
Figure 60 ─Motion Detection Actions screen. .........................................................................................39
Figure 61 ─Video Loss Settings screen. .................................................................................................40
Figure 62 ─Video Loss Actions screen. ..................................................................................................40
Figure 63 ─Text-In Settings screen.........................................................................................................41
Figure 64 ─Text-In Device Settings screen.............................................................................................42
Figure 65 ─Text-In Actions screen..........................................................................................................43
Figure 66 ─Health Check screen. ...........................................................................................................44
Figure 67 ─Check Recording screen. .....................................................................................................44
Figure 68 ─Storage screen. ....................................................................................................................45
Figure 69 ─System Event Actions screen...............................................................................................45
Figure 70 ─Event Status screen. ............................................................................................................46
Figure 71 ─PTZ Select Camera menu. ...................................................................................................50
Figure 72 ─PTZ menu.............................................................................................................................51
Figure 73 ─PTZ Preset screen. ..............................................................................................................51
Figure 74 ─Preset View screen. .............................................................................................................51
Figure 75 ─Mouse menu.........................................................................................................................52
Figure 76 ─Mouse Display menu. ...........................................................................................................52
Figure 77 ─Search menu. .......................................................................................................................54
Figure 78 ─Go to menu...........................................................................................................................54
Figure 79 ─Go to the Date/Time screen. ................................................................................................55
Figure 80 ─Record Table Search (Standard View) screen. ....................................................................55
Figure 81 ─Record Table Search (Expanded View) screen....................................................................55
Figure 82 ─Calendar Search screen.......................................................................................................56
Figure 83 ─Event Log Search screen. ....................................................................................................56
Figure 84 ─Event Log Search Option screen..........................................................................................57
Figure 85 ─Text-In Search screen. .........................................................................................................58
Figure 86 ─Text-In Search Option screen...............................................................................................58
Figure 87 ─Motion Search screen. .........................................................................................................59
Figure 88 ─Motion Search Option screen. ..............................................................................................60
Figure 89 ─Clip-Copy screen..................................................................................................................61
Figure 90 ─WebGuard login screen........................................................................................................66
Figure 91 ─WebWatch screen. ...............................................................................................................67
Figure 92 ─WebSearch screen...............................................................................................................69

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Chapter 1 ─Introduction
Features
Your color digital video recorder (DVR) provides recording capabilities for four camera inputs. It provides
exceptional picture quality in both live and playback modes, and offers the following features:
y4 Composite Video Input Connectors
yCompatible with Color (NTSC or PAL) and B&W (CCIR and EIA-170) Video Sources
yAuto Detection for NTSC and PAL
yMultiple Monitor Connectors: 1 BNC Video Out, 1 VGA
yMultiple Search Engines (Date/Time, Calendar, Event)
yRecords up to 120/100 Images per Second (NTSC/PAL)
y“Loop-Through” Video Connectors
yContinuous Recording in Disk Overwrite Mode
y2 USB 2.0 Ports
yContinues Recording while Transmitting to Remote Site and during Playback
yUser-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) Menu System
yMultiple Recording Modes (Time-lapse, Pre-event, Event and Panic)
yTwo-way Audio Communications
y4-Channel Audio Recording and 1-Channel Audio Playback
yText Input for ATM and POS
yAlarm Connections Include: Input, Output and Reset Input
yBuilt-in Alarm Buzzer
yLive or Recorded Video Access via Ethernet
yTime Synchronization using industry standard protocol
ySelf-diagnostics with automatic notification including hard disk drive S.M.A.R.T. protocol
yInfrared Remote Control
Technical Overview
In addition to replacing both a time-lapse VCR and a multiplexer in a security installation, your DVR has
many features that make it much more powerful and easier to use than even the most advanced VCR.
The DVR converts analog NTSC or PAL video to digital images and records them on a hard disk drive.
Using a hard disk drive allows you to access recorded video almost instantaneously; there is no need to rewind
tape. The technology also allows you to view recorded video while the DVR continues recording video.
Digitally recorded video has several advantages over analog video recorded on tape. There is no need to
adjust tracking. You can freeze frames, fast forward, fast reverse, slow forward and slow reverse without
image streaking or tearing. Digital video can be indexed by time or events, and you can instantly view video
after selecting the time or event.
Your DVR can be set up for event or time-lapse recording. You can define times to record, and the schedule
can change for different days of the week and user defined holidays.
The DVR can be set up to alert you when the hard disk drive is full, or it can be set to record over the oldest
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Your DVR uses a proprietary encryption scheme making it nearly impossible to alter video.
You can view video and control your DVR remotely by connecting via Ethernet. There are two USB ports
that can be used to upgrade the system or copy video clips to external hard disk, CD-RW and flash drives.
Figure 1 ─Typical DVR installation.

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Chapter 2 ─Installation
Package Contents
The package contains the following:
yDigital Video Recorder
yPower Cord
yUser’s Manual (This Document)
yRAS Software CD and User’s Manual
yRack-mount Kit
Required Installation Tools
No special tools are required to install the DVR. Refer to the installation manuals for the other items that
make up part of your system.
Figure 2 ─DVR rear panel.
Video Input Video Loop Through Video Out RS232 Port
Factory Reset Switch Alarm Input/Output RS485 Port
Network Port Audio In/Out Power Cord Connector
Your DVR can be used with either NTSC or PAL equipment.
NOTE: You cannot mix NTSC and PAL equipment. For example you cannot use a PAL camera and
an NTSC monitor.
Video Input
Connect the coaxial cables from the video sources to the BNC Video In
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Video Loop Through
NOTE: The Loop BNC connectors are auto terminated. Do NOT connect a cable to the Loop BNC
unless it is connected to a terminated device because it will cause poor quality video.
Video Out
A VGA connector is provided so that you can use a standard, multi-sync computer
monitor as your main monitor. Use the cable supplied with your monitor to connect
it to the DVR. The VGA monitor is automatically detected when you connect it.
Connect the main monitor to the Video Out connector.
NOTE: It is possible that the DVR does not detect a VGA monitor automatically if the connected VGA
monitor does not support auto detect function. In this case, press and hold the PANIC button on the
front panel for 5 seconds or longer to switch the video output to VGA out. Pressing and holding the
PANIC button for 5 seconds or longer again returns to the previous video output mode.
RS232 Port
An RS232 port is provided to connect a remote control keyboard.
Factory Reset Switch
The DVR has a Factory Reset switch to the left of the Alarm Output connectors on the
rear panel. This switch will only be used on the rare occasions that you want to return
all the settings to the original factory settings.
CAUTION: When using the Factory Reset, you will lose any settings you have saved.
To reset the unit, you will need a straightened paperclip:
1. Turn the DVR off.
2. Poke the straightened paperclip to the unlabeled hole in the left of the Alarm Output connectors, and
turn the DVR on.
3. Hold the reset switch until the DVR turns on and live monitoring screen appears.
4. Release the reset switch. All of the DVR’s settings are now at the original settings it had when it
left the factory.
Alarm Input/Output
NOTE: To make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip, press and
hold the button and insert the wire in the hole below the button. After
releasing the button, tug gently on the wire to make certain it is connected.
To disconnect a wire, press and hold the button above the wire and pull
out the wire.
If you would like to connect your video source to another device, you can use
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AI 1 to 4 (Alarm-In):You can use external devices to signal the DVR to react to events. Mechanical or
electrical switches can be wired to the AI (Alarm-In) and GND (Ground) connectors. The threshold voltage is
4.3V and should be stable at least 0.5 seconds to be detected. See Chapter 3 ─Configuration for configuring
alarm input.
GND (Ground): Connect the ground side of the Alarm input and/or alarm output to the GND connector.
NOTE: All the connectors marked GND are common.
NC/NO (Relay Alarm Output): The DVR can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect
the device to the C(Common) and NC (Normally Closed) or Cand NO (Normally Open) connectors.
NC/NO is a relay output which sinks 0.5A@125VAC and 1A@30VDC. See Chapter 3 ─Configuration
for configuring alarm output.
ARI (Alarm Reset In): An external signal to the Alarm Reset In can be used to reset both the Alarm Out
signal and the DVR’s internal buzzer. Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the ARI (Alarm
Reset In) and GND (Ground) connectors. The threshold voltage is below 0.3V and should be stable at least
0.5 seconds to be detected. Connect the wires to the ARI (Alarm Reset In) and GND (Ground) connectors.
RS485 Port
The DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control
keyboard, using RS485 half-duplex serial communications signals. The RS485 connector can
also be used to control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. Connect RX-/ TX- and RX+/TX+ of the
control system to the TX-/RX- and TX+/RX+ (respectively) of the DVR. See Chapter 3 ─
Configuration and the PTZ camera or remote controller manufacture’s manual for configuring
the RS485 connection.
Network Port
The DVR can be networked using the 10/100Mb Ethernet connector. Connect a Cat5 cable with
an RJ-45 jack to the DVR connector. The DVR can be networked with a computer for remote
monitoring, searching, configuration and software upgrades. See Chapter 3 ─Configuration
for configuring the Ethernet connections.
CAUTION: The network connector is not designed to be connected directly with cable or
wire intended for outdoor use.
Audio In/Out
Your DVR can record audio from up to two sources. Connect the
audio sources to Audio In 1, Audio In 2, Audio In 3 and Audio In 4
as needed using RCA jacks. Connect Audio Out to your amplifier.
NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit recording audio.
NOTE: The DVR does not have amplified audio output, so you will need a speaker with an amplifier.
The DVR does not have a pre-amplifier for audio input, so the audio input should be from an amplified
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Power Cord Connector
Connect the AC power cord to the DVR and then to a wall outlet.
WARNING: ROUTE POWER CORDS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A TRIPPING HAZARD.
MAKE CERTAIN THE POWER CORD WILL NOT BE PINCHED OR ABRADED BY FURNITURE.
DO NOT INSTALL POWER CORDS UNDER RUGS OR CARPET.
THE POWER CORD HAS A GROUNDING PIN. IF YOUR POWER OUTLET DOES NOT HAVE
A GROUNDING PIN RECEPTACLE, DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG. DO NOT OVERLOAD THE
CIRCUIT BY PLUGGING TOO MANY DEVICES IN TO ONE CIRCUIT.
Your DVR is now ready to operate. Refer to Chapter 3 ─Configuration and Chapter 4 ─Operation.

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Chapter 3 ─Configuration
NOTE: Your DVR should be completely installed before proceeding. Refer to Chapter 2 ─Installation.
Front Panel Controls
Figure 3 ─DVR front panel.
Camera Buttons HDD LED Alarm Out LED Network LED
Clip Copy LED Power LED PANIC Button ALARM Button
CLIP COPY Button ZOOM Button DISPLAY/SEQUENCE Button
PTZ Button PLAYBACK Button MENU Button Arrow Buttons
Play/Pause Button USB Connectors
The front panel looks and operates much like a VCR combined with a multiplexer. Many of the buttons
have multiple functions. The following describes each button and control. Take a few minutes to review
the descriptions. You will use these to initially set up your DVR and for daily operations.
NOTE: You can also use a USB mouse (not supplied) to navigate through the screens and menus
much like you would on a computer.
Camera Buttons (1 to 4)
Pressing the individual camera buttons will cause the selected camera to display full screen, and pressing
the button again changes the display format to the quad (2x2) mode. Buttons 1 to 4 are also used to enter
passwords.
In the PTZ mode, pressing the button 1 zooms in the screen and the button 2 zooms out the screen, and
pressing the button 3 focuses near and button 4 focuses far.
HDD LED
The HDD LED flickers when the DVR is recording or searching video on the hard disk drive.
Alarm Out LED
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Network LED
The Network LED is lit when the unit is connected to a network via Ethernet.
Clip Copy LED
The Clip Copy LED is lit when the DVR is clip-copying.
Power LED
The Power LED is lit when the unit is On.
PANIC Button
Pressing the PANIC button starts panic recoding of all camera channels, and displays on the screen. Pressing
the button again will stop panic recording.
NOTE: When the DVR does not detect a VGA monitor automatically, pressing and holding the PANIC
button on the front panel for 5 seconds or longer switches the video output to VGA out manually.
ALARM Button
The ALARM button has two functions. First, it will reset the DVR’s outputs including the internal buzzer
during an alarm. Second, it will display the event log when you are in the live monitoring mode unless there
is an active alarm. This operation can be user password protected. The button is also used to load a Preset
View in the PTZ mode.
CLIP COPY Button
Pressing the CLIP COPY button allows you to copy video clips. This button is also used to save Presets in
the PTZ mode.
ZOOM Button
In the live monitoring mode, pressing the ZOOM button enters the Zoom mode, and pressing the button again
exits the zoom mode. When in the zoom mode, a rectangle displays on the screen. A rectangle shows the area
that will be enlarged. You can move the rectangle around using the arrow buttons. Pressing the (Play/Pause)
button in enlarges the area in rectangle.
DISPLAY/SEQUENCE Button
The DISPLAY/SEQUENCE button toggles between quad (2x2) display mode and sequence mode.
PTZ Button
In the live monitoring mode, pressing the PTZ button enters the PTZ mode, and pressing the button again
exits the PTZ mode. When in the PTZ mode, pressing the arrow buttons or MENU button allows you to
control properly configured cameras.

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PLAYBACK Button
Pressing the PLAYBACK button enters the playback mode, and pressing the button again exits the playback
mode. When entering the playback mode, video is paused. Pressing the arrow button plays back video
at regular speed. The screen displays when the DVR is in the Pause mode and the screen displays when
the DVR is playing back video.
MENU Button
Pressing the MENU button enters the Setup screen. You will need to enter the authorized user and password
to access Setup. Pressing the button also closes the current menu or setup dialog box. In the Playback mode,
pressing the button displays the Search menu.
Arrow Buttons
These buttons are used to navigate through menus and GUI. You can also use them to change numbers by
highlighting a number in the menu and using the Up and Down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the
number’s value. These buttons are also used to control Pan and Tilt when in the PTZ mode.
In the playback mode, pressing the button plays video backward at high speed. Pressing the button again
toggles the playback speed from , and , and the screen displays , and respectively.
While playing video, pressing the button plays video forward at high speed. Pressing the button again
toggles the playback speed from , and , and the screen displays , and respectively.
When in the pause mode, pressing the button moves to the next image and pressing the button moves
to the previous image.
Play/Pause Button
In the live monitoring mode, pressing the button freezes the current screen and the screen displays icon.
When in the playback mode, pressing the button plays back images at regular speed or pauses playing video.
Pressing the button selects a highlighted item or completes an entry that you have made during system
setup.
USB Port
Two USB ports on the front panel are provided to connect external hard disk, CD-RW or flash drives for
video clip copying or system upgrades. Position external drives close enough to the DVR so that you can
make the cable connections, usually less than 6 feet. Use the USB cable provided with the hard disk drive
to connect it to the DVR.
A USB mouse (not supplied) can be connected to one of the ports. You can use the mouse to navigate through
the screens and menus much like you would on a computer.
A USB to Serial converter can be connected to one of the ports. Multiple text-in devices can be used with
a USB to Serial converter.

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Turning on the Power
Connecting the power cord to the DVR turns on the unit. The unit takes approximately 60 seconds to initialize.
Initial Unit Setup
Before using your DVR for the first time, you will want to establish the initial settings. This includes items
such as time and date, display language, camera, audio, remote control, record mode, network and password.
Your DVR can be set up using various screens and dialog boxes.
Throughout the screens you will see . Highlighting the and pressing the (Play/Pause) button gives
you the opportunity to reset that screen to its default settings.
Press the MENU button to enter the setup screens. The Login screen appears.
NOTE: To assure the secure management of the system, setting up a password is strongly
recommended.
NOTE: You can use a mouse (not supplied) to access the Login screen in addition to using the front
panel buttons. Click the right mouse button to display the Login screen. To enter a password, click
the …button, and the virtual keyboard displays. See instructions below for the virtual keyboard.
Setup Screen
Figure 5 ─Setup screen.
Press the MENU button to enter the setup screen. While setting up the DVR, there will be many opportunities
to enter names and titles. When making these entries, a Virtual Keyboard will appear.
Figure 4 ─Login screen.
Select a User and enter the password by pressing the appropriate combination
of Camera number buttons and then the button. There is no default
password when logging in the admin user for the first time.