Panasonic CJ-HDR216 User manual

HD Analog Recorder
Quick Start Guide
Model No. CJ-HDR216
CJ-HDR416
Version 1.0.0

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Table of Contents
1Hardware Installation and Connection..........................................................................1
1.1 Check Unpacked DVR .........................................................................................1
1.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel ....................................................................1
1.3 After Remove the Chassis...................................................................................1
1.4 HDD Installation ....................................................................................................1
1.4.1 CJ-HDR216.........................................................................................1
1.4.2 CJ-HDR416.........................................................................................2
1.5 Rack Installation....................................................................................................3
1.6 Front Panel.............................................................................................................3
1.6.1 CJ-HDR216/CJ-HDR416...................................................................3
1.7 Rear Panel .............................................................................................................6
1.8 Connection Sample ..............................................................................................9
1.9 Alarm Input and Output Connection ................................................................10
1.9.1 Alarm Input and Output Details.......................................................11
1.9.2 Alarm Input Port ..............................................................................11
1.9.3 Alarm Output Port............................................................................12
2Overview of Navigation and Controls..........................................................................13
2.1 Boot up & Shut Down .........................................................................................13
2.1.1 Boot up............................................................................................13
2.1.2 Shut Down.......................................................................................13
2.1.3 Auto Resume after Power Failure ...................................................13
2.1.4 Replace Button Battery ...................................................................13
2.2 Login .....................................................................................................................14
2.3 Preview.................................................................................................................15
2.4 Manual Record ....................................................................................................17
2.4.1 Record Operation............................................................................17
2.4.2 Snapshot Operation ........................................................................17
2.5 Search & Playback .............................................................................................18

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2.5.1 Smart Search ..................................................................................22
2.5.2 Accurate playback by time ..............................................................23
2.5.3 Bookmark Playback.........................................................................24
2.6 Schedule...............................................................................................................25
2.6.1 Quick Setup.....................................................................................28
2.6.2 Redundancy....................................................................................28
2.7 Snapshot ..............................................................................................................29
2.7.1 Schedule Snapshot.........................................................................29
2.7.2 Trigger Snapshot.............................................................................30
2.7.3 Priority.............................................................................................32
2.7.4 Image FTP ......................................................................................32
2.8 Network.................................................................................................................33
2.9 Pan/Tilt/Zoom ......................................................................................................34
2.9.1 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Setup........................................................................35
2.9.2 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Operation.................................................................35
3Web Operation................................................................................................................37
3.1 Network Connection ...........................................................................................37
3.2 Login .....................................................................................................................37
3.3 Main Window .......................................................................................................38
3.3.1 LAN Login .......................................................................................38
3.3.2 WAN Login......................................................................................38

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our HD Analog Recorder (DVR)!
This quick start guide will help you become familiar with our DVR in a very short time.
Before installation and operation, please read the following safeguard and warning carefully!
Important Safeguard and Warning
1．Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper
handling or installation.
2．Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage and
installation.
3．Installation
Keep upwards. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the DVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the DVR.
4．Qualified engineers needed
All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.
5．Environment
The DVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
6. Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included:
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is missing in your package.
7. Lithium battery
Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury!
When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!

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1Hardware Installation and Connection
Note: All the installation and operations here should conform to your local
electric safety rules.
1.1 Check Unpacked DVR
When you receive the DVR from the forwarding agent, please check whether there is any visible
damage. The protective materials used for the package of the DVR can protect most accidental
clashes during transportation. Then you can open the box to check the accessories.
Please check the items in accordance with the list. (Remote control is optional). Finally you can
remove the protective film of the DVR.
Note
Remote control is not a standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory bag.
1.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel
For detailed information of the function keys in the front panel and the ports in the rear panel,
please refer to the User’s Manual included in the resource CD.
The model label in the front panel is very important; please check according to your purchase
order.
The label in the rear panel is very important too. Usually we need you to represent the serial
number when we provide the service after sales.
1.3 After Remove the Chassis
Please check the data cable, power cable, COM cable and main boar cable connection is secure
or not.
1.4 HDD Installation
1.4.1 CJ-HDR216
This product supports two SATA HDDs.
①Loosen the screws of the upper
cover and side pane
②Fix four screws in the HDD (Turn
just three rounds).
③Place the HDD in accordance
with the four holes in the bottom.

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④Turn the device upside down and
then turn the screws in firmly.
⑤Fix the HDD firmly.
⑥Connect the HDD cable and
power cable.
⑦Put the cover in accordance with the
clip and then place the upper cover
back.
⑧Secure the screws in the rear panel
and the side panel.
1.4.2 CJ-HDR416
This product supports four SATA HDDs. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher.
○
1Loosen the screws of the
upper cover.
○
2Line up the HDD to the four
holes of the HDD bracket.
○
3Use four screws to fix HDD.
○
4Unfasten the HDD power
cable.
○
5Use the special data cable to
connect the HDD and the SATA port
○
6Insert the HDD power cable.
Close the chassis and fix the
screws to secure firmly.
Important
You can connect the HDD data cable and the power cable first and then fix the HDD in the
device.
Please pay attention to the front cover. It adopts the vertical sliding design. You need to
push the clip first and then put down.

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1.5 Rack Installation
Please note this installation mode is for 16 channel 4HDD series product.
Please follow the steps listed below.
Use twelve screws to fix the unit
Please make sure the indoor temperature is below 35℃(95°f).
Please make sure there is 15cm (6 inches) space around the device to guarantee sound
ventilation.
Please install from the bottom to the top.
If there are more accessories connected in the rack, please take precaution measures in
case the rack power is overload.
1.6 Front Panel
1.6.1 CJ-HDR216
The front panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
Name
Icon
Function
Power button
Press this button to boot up or shut down the device.
USB port
Connect to USB2.0 storage device, mouse and etc.
Up/1
Down/4
/
Activate current controls, and then move up, move down or
jump.
Change setup, increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
Switch channel when playback.
Left/2
Right/3
/
Switch current activated controls, move up and down.
When device is in 1-channel playback mode, use it to control
playback control bar process.
Play/Pause/5

When playback, click it to pause, click it again to play again.
Reverse/Pause/6

When playback, click it to begin reverse play.
Fast forward/7

When playback, it supports various fast forward speeds and
normal playback.
Slow playback/8
When playback, it supports various slow playback speeds and
normal playback.
Play Next /9
│
When playback, click it to view the next record.
Play previous/0
│
When playback, click it to view the previous record.
Record indicator
1～16
It is to display system is recording or not
The light becomes on when system is recording.

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Name
Icon
Function
Remote control
receiver window
IR
It is to receive the signal from the remote control.
Cancel
ESC
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation (Close the
top interface or controls).
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
Confirm
ENTER
Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Go to the menu.
Assistant
FN
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image color.
In menu control interface click to switch PTZ control menu.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction
keys to realize setup.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press
it for 1.5seconds to delete the previous character before the
cursor.
In HDD information interface, click to switch HDD record
time and other information.
Realize other special functions.
Shift
SHIFT
In textbox, click it to switch between numeral, English
character (small/capitalized) and etc.
Record
REC
It is to start/stop record manually.
In record control interface, working with the direction buttons
to select the record channel.
Power indicator
POWER
Light turns on when power connection is OK.
Network indicator
NET
Light turns on when network connection is abnormal.
HDD indicator
HDD
Light turns on when HDD is abnormal.
1.6.2 CJ-HDR416
The front panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
Name
Icon
Function
Power Button
Press this button to boot up or shut down the device.
USB Port
Connect to USB2.0 storage device, mouse, DVD burner and
etc.

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Name
Icon
Function
Up/1
Down/4
Activate current controls, and then move up, move down
or jump.
Change setup, increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
Switch channel when playback.
Left/2
Right/3
Switch current activated controls, move up and down.
When device is in 1-channel playback mode, use it to
control playback control bar process.
Play/Pause/6
When playback, click it to pause, click it again to play again.
Reverse/Pause/5
When playback, click it to begin reverse play.
Fast Forward/7
When playback, it support various fast forward speeds and
normal playback.
Slow Playback/8
When playback, it support various slow playback speeds and
normal playback.
Play Next/0
When playback, click it to view the next record.
Play Previous/9
When playback, click it to view the previous record.
Record Indicator
Light
1 ~ 16
It is to display system is recording or not.
The light becomes on when system is recording.
Remote Control
Receiver
Window
IR
It is to retrieve the signal from the remote control.
Cancel
Esc
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation (Close
the top interface or controls).
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
Confirm
Enter
Confirm current operation.
Go to default button.
Go to the menu.
Assistant
Fn
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image color.
In menu control interface, click to switch PTZ control
menu.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction
keys to realize setup.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control,
press it for 1.5seconds to delete the previous character
before the cursor.
In HDD information interface, click to switch HDD record
time and other information.
Realize other special functions.
Shift
SHIFT
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English
character (small/capitalized) and etc.
During tour process, click it to enable/disable tour function.
Click it to auto adjust resolution when device boots up.

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Name
Icon
Function
Record
Rec
It is to start/stop record manually.
In record control interface, working with the direction
buttons to select the record channel.
CDROM
This button is inapplicable. Please do not press it with too
much force.
1.7 Rear Panel
Rear panel of CJ-HDR216 is shown as below. See Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-3
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
SN
Icon
Name
Note
1
Power switch
Power on/off button.
2
VGA
VGA video
output port
VGA video output port. Output analog video signal. Can
connect to the monitor to view analog video output.
3
AUDIO IN
Audio input port
Connect to audio input device such as speaker.
4
VIDEO IN
Video input port
Connect to analog camera, video input signal.
5
Power input port
Input 12V DC.
6
USB2.0 port
Connect to USB storage device, mouse, burning DVD-
ROM and etc.
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A
RS485（RS-
485）
communication
port
RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You can connect to the
control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
B
RS485_B.It is the cable B. You can connect to the
control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
8
HDMI
High Definition
Media Interface
High definition audio and video signal output port. It
transmits uncompressed high definition video and
multiple-channel data to the HDMI port of the display
device.
9
Network port
100M Ethernet port

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SN
Icon
Name
Note
10
AUDIO
OUT
Audio output
port
Connect to video output device such as sound box.
The rear panel of CJ-HDR416 is shown as below. See Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
SN
Icon
Name
Note
1
Power switch
Power on/off button.
2
RS-232
RS-232 debug COM.
It is for general COM debug to
configure IP address or transfer
transparent COM data.
3
1～16
Alarm input port 1～16
There are four groups. The
first group is from port 1 to
port 4, the second group is
from port 5 to port 8, the
third group is from 9 to 12,
and the fourth group is
from 13 to 16. They are to
receive the signal from the
external alarm source.
There are two types; NO
(normal open)/NC (normal
close).
When your alarm input
device is using external
power, please make sure
the device and the DVR
have the same ground.
NO1～NO5
Alarm output port 1～5
5 groups of alarm output
ports. (Group 1：port
NO1～C1, Group 2: port
C1～C5

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SN
Icon
Name
Note
NC5
NO2～C2, Group 3: port
NO3～C3, Group 4: port
NO4～C4, Group 5: port
NO5, C5, NC5). Output
alarm signal to the alarm
device. Please make sure
there is power to the
external alarm device.
NO: Normal open alarm
output port.
C: Alarm output public end.
NC: Normal close alarm
output port.
A
RS-485 communication
port
RS485_A port. It is the cable A.
You can connect to the control
devices such as speed dome
PTZ.
B
RS485_B.It is the cable B. You
can connect to the control
devices such as speed dome
PTZ.
T+、T-、R+、R-
Four-wire full-duplex 485
port
Four-wire full-duplex 485 port.
T+，T- : for the output wire.
R+，R- : for the input wire.
CTRL 12V
Control power output
Controller 12V power output. It
is to control the on-off alarm
relay output.
4
VIDEO OUT
Video output port
Connect to video output
devices such as TV.
5
AUDIO OUT
Audio output port
Audio output port. It is to output
the analog audio signal to the
devices such as the sound box.
6
MIC OUT
Audio output port
Audio output port. It is to output
the analog audio signal to the
devices such as the sound box.
Bidirectional talk output.
Audio output on 1-window
video monitor.
Audio output on 1-window
video playback.
7
MIC IN
Audio input port
Bidirectional talk input port. It is
to receive the analog audio
signal output from the devices
such as microphone, pickup.
8
AUDIO IN
Audio input port
It is to receive the analog audio
signal output from the devices
such as microphone, pickup.

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SN
Icon
Name
Note
9
VIDEO IN
Video input port
Connect to analog camera to
input video signal.
10
Network port
1000M Ethernet port
11
VGA
VGA video output port
VGA video output port. Output
analog video signal. It can
connect to the monitor to view
analog video.
12
HDMI
High Definition Media
Interface
High definition audio and video
signal output port. It transmits
uncompressed high definition
video and multiple-channel data
to the HDMI port of the display
device.
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eSATA
eSATA port
External SATA port. It can
connect to the device of the
SATA port. Please jump the
HDD when there is peripheral
connected HDD.
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USB2.0 port
USB2.0 port. Connect to
mouse, USB storage device,
USB burner and etc.
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Power socket
Power socket
1.8 Connection Sample
CJ-HDR216
The connection sample is shown as below. See Figure 1-5.

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Figure 1-5
CJ-HDR416
The connection sample is shown as below. See Figure 1-6.
Figure 1-6
1.9 Alarm Input and Output Connection
Important

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Please refer to the specifications for the alarm input and output channel amount. Do not
merely count the alarm input and out channel amount according to the ports on the rear
panel.
Please note the following contents are based on 16 channel 4HDD series product.
There are two alarm input types for you to select: normal open (NO) and normal close (NC).
1.9.1 Alarm Input and Output Details
Figure 1-7
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16
Alarm input port 1~16. The alarm becomes active
in low voltage.
NO1 C1,
NO2 C2,
NO3 C3,
NO4 C4,
NO5 C5 NC5
There are 5 groups of alarm output ports.
NO: Normal open alarm output port.
C: Alarm output public end.
NC: Normal close alarm output port.
CTRL 12V
Control power output. For external alarm, you
need to close the device power to cancel the
alarm.
Voltage current: 500mA.
12V
Rated current.
Voltage current: 500mA.
Earth cable.
A/B
RS485 communication port. They are used to
control devices such as decoder. 120Ω should be
parallel connected between A, B lines if there are
too many PTZ decoders.
T+,T-,R+,R-
They are four-wire full-duplex RS485 port
T+ T-: output wire
R+ R-: input wire
1.9.2 Alarm Input Port
Please refer to the following sheet for more information.
Grounding alarm inputs. (Normal open or Normal close type)
Please parallel connect COM end and GND end of the alarm detector (Provide external
power to the alarm detector).
Please parallel connect the Ground of the DVR and the ground of the alarm detector.

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Please connect the NC port of the alarm sensor to the DVR alarm input(ALARM)
Use the same ground with that of DVR if you use external power to the alarm device.
Figure 1-8
1.9.3 Alarm Output Port
Provide external power to external alarm device.
To avoid overloading, please read the following relay parameters sheet carefully.
RS485 A/B cable is for the A/B cable of the PTZ decoder.
T+,T-,R+,R- are four-wire double duplex RS485 port.
T+ T-: output wire
R+ R-: input wire Relay Specification
Model:
JRC-27F
Material of the
touch
Silver
Rating
(Resistance
Load)
Rated switch capacity
30VDC 2A, 125VAC 1A
Maximum switch power
125VA 160W
Maximum switch voltage
250VAC, 220VDC
Maximum switch currency
1A
Insulation
Between touches with same
polarity
1000VAC 1minute
Between touches with different
polarity
1000VAC 1minute
Between touch and winding
1000VAC 1minute
Surge voltage
Between touches with same
polarity
1500V (10×160us)
Length of open
time
3ms max
Length of close
time
3ms max
Longevity
Mechanical
50×106 times (3Hz)
Electrical
200×103 times (0.5Hz)
Temperature
-40℃~+70℃

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2Overview of Navigation and Controls
Please note the following contents are based on our CJ-HDR416 product. For detailed
operation instruction of other series products, please refer to the User’s Manual included
in the resources CD.
Before operation, please make sure:
You have properly installed HDD and all the cable connections.
The provided input power and the device power are matched.
Always use the stable current, if necessary UPS is a best alternative measure.
2.1 Boot up & Shut Down
2.1.1 Boot up
Please follow the steps listed below to boot up the device.
Connect the device to the monitor and then connect a mouse.
Connect power cable.
Click the power button at the front or rear panel and then boot up the device. After device
booted up, the system is in multiple-channel display mode by default.
2.1.2 Shut Down
Note
When you see corresponding dialogue box “System is shutting down…” Do not click power
on-off button directly.
Do not unplug the power cable or click power on-off button to shut down device directly
when device is running (especially when it is recording.)
There are three ways for you to log out.
Main menu (RECOMMENDED): From Main Menu -> Operation -> Shutdown, click Shut
Down button, you can see device shuts down.
From power on-off button on the front panel or remote control. Press the power on-off button
on the DVR front panel or remote control for more than 3 seconds to shut down the device.
From power on-off button on the rear panel.
2.1.3 Auto Resume after Power Failure
The system can automatically backup video and resume previous working status after power
failure.
2.1.4 Replace Button Battery
Please make sure to use the same battery model if possible.
We recommend replace battery regularly (such as one-year) to guarantee system time
accuracy.
Note:
Before replacement, please save the system setup, otherwise, you may lose the data
completely!

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2.2 Login
After system booted up, system pops up the startup wizard interface. See Figure 2-1.
Please refer to the user’s manual for detailed startup wizard operation information.
Tips
Check the box Startup button here, system goes to startup wizard again when it boots up the
next time.
Cancel the Startup button, system goes to the login interface directly when it boots up the next
time.
Figure 2-1
The system login interface is shown as in Figure 2-2.
System consists of two accounts:
Username: ADMIN. Password: 12345. (administrator, local and network)
Username: default. Password: default (hidden user)
You can use USB mouse, front panel, remote control (not included in the accessory bag) or
keyboard to input. About input method: Click to switch between numeral, English
character (small/capitalized) and denotation.
Note:
For security reason, please modify password after you first login.
Continuous three times login failure will result in system alarm and six times login failure will
result in account lock!

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Figure 2-2
2.3 Preview
After you logged in, the system is in live viewing mode by default. You can see system date, time
and channel name. If you want to change system date and time, you can refer to general settings
(Main Menu -> Setting -> General -> General). If you want to modify the channel name, please
refer to the display settings (Main Menu -> Setting -> Camera -> CAM Name)
Tips
Preview drag: If you want to change position of channel 1 and channel 4 when you are
previewing, you can left click mouse in the channel 1 and then drag to channel 4,
release mouse you can switch channel 1 and channel 4 positions.
Use mouse middle button to control window split: You can use mouse middle button to
switch window split amount.
Preview Control
The preview control function has the following features.
Support preview playback.
In the preview desktop, system can playback previous 5-60 minutes record of
current channel. Please go to the Main Menu -> Setting -> General -> General to set
real-time playback time.
Support drag and play function. You can use your mouse to select any playback
start time.
Support playback, pause and exit function.
Right now, system does not support slow playback and backward playback function.
Support digital zoom function.
Support real-time backup function.
You can follow the contents listed below for the operation instruction.
Preview control interface
Move you mouse to the top center of the video of current channel, you can see system pops
up the preview control interface. See Figure 2-3. If your mouse stays in this area for more
than 6 seconds and has no operation, the control bar automatically hides.
1
Recording status
3
Video loss
2
Motion detection
4
Camera lock

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Figure 2-3
You can refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
SN
Name
Function
1
Realtime play
It is to playback the previous 5 - 60 minutes record of
current channel.
Please go to the Main Menu -> Setting -> General ->
General to set real-time playback time.
System may pop up a dialogue box if there is no such
record in current channel.
2
Enlarge
It is to zoom in specified zone of current channel. It
supports zoom in function of multiple-channel.
Click button , the button is shown as .
Drag the mouse or use the middle button to select a
zone, you can view.
Right click mouse to cancel zoom and go back to the
original interface.
3
Realtime backup
It is to backup the video of current channel to the USB
device. System cannot backup the video of multiple-
channel at the same time.
Click button , system begins recording. Click it again,
system stops recoridng. You can find the record file on the
flash disk.
4
Snap
Click to snapshot once. The snapshot file is saved on
the USB device or HDD. You can go to the Playback
interface (chapter 2.5) to view.
5
Silent
Click to mute. Click again to enable audio function when
preview.
Please note this function is for one-window mode only.
Playback control
The playback control has the following features.
Support play, pause, and exit and drag function.
During the preview playback process, you cannot see the channel title and record status
of current channel. It will display the channel title and the record status once you exit the
preview playback.
During the preview playback, you cannot switch the displayed channel or change current
window-display mode.
System closes preview control interface when you are switching split mode.
Please note the tour function has the higher priority than the preview playback. You
cannot control the preview playback until the tour function ended.
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