Panasonic SP-DR04 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL (SP-DR_Ver. 1.1_120404)
H.264 Video Compression
Digital Video Recorder
About this user guide
Before installing and using this unit, please read this user guide carefully.
Be sure to keep it handy for later reference.

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Safety Precautions
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
WARNING
To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
This symbol indicates the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.
This symbol indicates the presence of uninsulated ”dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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These precautions must be followed for safety reasons.
Warning
zDo not use if the unit emits smoke, strange sounds are heard, or odor is emitted.
zMake sure the power cable is not damaged.
zMake sure there is no dust accumulation on the power plug or the outlet.
zDisassembly prohibited
zDo not place any foreign objects inside the unit.
zDo not place a container holding water or other liquids above the unit when it is connected to
power.
zDo not allow the unit to get wet.
zDo not use during thunder/thunder storms.
zDo not place in an unstable position.
zDo not expose to shock or vibration.
zDo not use this unit in areas where it is exposed to the possibility of explosion.
Caution
zDo not pull on the power cable when removing the power plug from the outlet.
zDo not touch the power plug with wet hands.
zDo not sit on.
zMake sure the cables are connected properly.
zDo not place heavy objects on connected units.
zNever move this unit while the power is turned on.
zRemove the power plug from the outlet when the unit is going to remain unused for long periods of
time.
zDo not block the cooling fans or air ducts.
zDo not expose to extreme temperatures or humidity changes.

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Warning
Installation and servicing should be performed only by qualified and experienced personnel.
Turn off the power of the DVR when connecting cameras, audio or sensor cables.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage caused by improper use of the product or failure to
follow instructions for the product.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any problems caused by or resulting from the user physically
opening the DVR for examination or attempting to fix the unit. The manufacturer may not be held liable for
any issues with the unit if the warranty seal is removed.

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Product Components
The package contains the main unit and its components as specified below. When you purchase the unit,
Please check to ensure the components specified below are included.
DVR Set
Client Software CD
Mouse
Remote Control
Battery1.5V (AAA x 2EA)
Quick Guide
Adaptor & Power Cable
HDD data power cable
HDD mounting bracket & Screw
DVD drive mounting bracket & Screw
(only for SP-DR08 & SP-DR16)
HDD & DVD drive fixing screw
(only for SP-DR08 & SP-DR16)
Built-in DVD drive (option)

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Basic function of the USB Mouse
①: Left button: SELECT function
②:Wheel: MOVEMENT function on a drop-down menu
Mounting the hard disk drive
For SP-DR04 :
1. Unfasten the cover of the unit. 2. Mount the HDD to the supplied HDD
bracket using the supplied 4 screws.
3. Fix the HDD on the bottom of the system using
the system the supplied mounting screw.
4. Connect the HDD to the mainboard on using
the supplied SATA cable and power cable.

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For SP-DR08 & SP-DR16 :
1. Before installing bracket and screws onto
HDD
2. After installing bracket and screws
onto HDD.
3. Installation HDD and Bracket onto base
case (Inside)
4. Installation HDD and Bracket onto base
case (Outside)
5. After connecting power cable and data
cable with HDD
6. Whole picture after installation HDD

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Compatible HDD Models
Brand Model Size SATA Type RPM Buffer
Seagate ST2000VM002 2 TB SATA 2 5900 RPM 64 MB
ST2000DL003(barracuda green) 2 TB SATA 3 5900 RPM 64 MB
ST32000641AS(Barracuda XT) 2 TB SATA 3 7200 RPM 64 MB
ST1000DM003 1 TB SATA 3 7200 RPM 64 MB
ST31000524AS(barracuda 7200.12) 1 TB SATA 3 7200 RPM 32 MB
ST31000322CS(pipeline) 1 TB SATA 2 5900 RPM 8 MB
ST31000526SV(Surveillance) 1 TB SATA 3 7200 RPM 32 MB
ST31000524AS(Barracuda) 1 TB SATA 3 7200 RPM 32 MB
ST31000340SV(Surveillance) 1 TB SATA 2 7200 RPM 32 MB
ST31000528AS(Barracuda) 1 TB SATA 2 7200 RPM 32 MB
ST500DM002(barracuda) 500 GB SATA 3 7200 RPM 16 MB
ST3500312CS(pipeline) 500 GB SATA 2 5900 RPM 8 MB
ST3500411SV(Surveillance) 500 GB SATA 3 7200 RPM 16 MB
ST3500413AS(Barracuda) 500 GB SATA 3 7200 RPM 16 MB
ST3500830SCE 500 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 8 MB
ST3500418AS(Barracuda) 500 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 16 MB
ST3500410AS(Barracuda) 500 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 16 MB
ST250DM000(barracuda) 250 GB SATA 3 7200 RPM 16 MB
ST3250312CS(pipeline) 250 GB SATA 2 5900 RPM 8 MB
ST3250410AS(Barracuda) 250 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 16 MB
ST3250310SV(Surveillance) 250 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 8 MB
ST3250318AS(Barracuda) 250 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 8 MB
ST3160815AS(Barracuda) 160 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 8 MB
HITACHI HDS723020BLA642 2 TB SATA 3 7200 RPM 64 MB
HDS722020ALA330 2 TB SATA 2 7200 RPM 32 MB
HDS721010DLE630 1 TB SATA 3 7200 RPM 32 MB
HDS721010KLA330 1 TB SATA 2 7200 RPM 32 MB
HDT721010SLA360 1 TB SATA 2 7200 RPM 16 MB
HDS721010CLA332 1 TB SATA 2 7200 RPM 32 MB
HDS721050CLA362 500 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 16 MB
HDP725050GLA360 500 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 16 MB
HDS721032CLA362 320 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 16 MB
HDS721025CLA382 250 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 8 MB
HDT721025SLA380 250 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 8 MB
HDP725025GLA380 250 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 8 MB
Western
Digital
WD20EARS 2 TB SATA 2 5900 RPM 64 MB
WD20EARX(00PASB0) 2 TB SATA 3 5900 RPM 65 MB

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WD20EADS 2 TB SATA 2 5400 RPM 32 MB
WD20EURS 2 TB SATA 2 - 64 MB
WD10EURX(63FH1Y0) 1 TB SATA 3 5400 RPM 64 MB
WD10EZRX(00A8LB0) 1 TB SATA 3 5400 RPM 64 MB
WD10EARS(00Y5B1 Caviar Green) 1 TB SATA 3 5400 RPM 64 MB
WD10EVDS(63U8B1) 1 TB SATA 3 7200 RPM 32 MB
WD10EALX(229BA1) 1 TB SATA 3 7200 RPM 32 MB
WD10EALX(009BA0) 1 TB SATA 3 7200 RPM 32 MB
WD10EVVS 1 TB SATA 2 5400 RPM 8 MB
WD10EACS 1 TB SATA 2 - 16 MB
WD10EUCX 1 TB SATA 3 - 16 MB
WD10EURS(630AB1) 1 TB SATA 2 5900 RPM 64 MB
WD5000AAKX(221CA1 Caviar Blue) 500 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 16 MB
WD5000AAKX(001CA0) 500 GB SATA 3 7200 RPM 16 MB
WD5000AVCS 500 GB SATA 2 - 16 MB
WD5000AACS 500 GB SATA 2 5400 RPM 16 MB
WD2500AVVS(63L2B0) 250 GB SATA 3 - -
WD2500AAKX 250 GB SATA 3 7200 RPM 16 MB
WD2500AVVS 250 GB SATA 2 - 8 MB
WD2500AAKS 250 GB SATA 2 7200 RPM 16 MB
NOTICE
The brands and models of all HDD should be the same. If the brands and models of each HDD are different
with others, the DVR may not recognize HDD.

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Specifications
ITEM SP-DR04 SP-DR08 SP-DR16
Video
Input
Channel 4 8 16
Input Level Composite, 1.0Vp-p, 75ohm
Signal Format NTSC/PAL
Video Loss Check Yes
Output VGA 1 (Main Display)
CVBS 1 (Main or Spot) 2 (Main Display & Spot Display)
Audio Input & Output 4 CH Line input & 1 CH Line output
Audio Codec G.711
Alarm Sensor Input (NC/NO Selectable) 4 (NC/NO Selectable)
Alarm Output 1 (Alarm out by Sensor, Motion and Video Loss)
Record
Compression H.264
Multi-operation QUADPLEX (Playback/Record/Network/Backup)
PAL
D1 100fps
Half D1 100fps 200fps
CIF 100fps 200fps 400fps
Recording quality grade Level 1 (Low), 2, 3, 4, 5 (High)
Recording Mode Continuous / Schedule / Motion/ Sensor/ Manual
Motion Detection Motion detection setup by Grid
Recording by channel’s Resolution Yes
Pre Recording 15 seconds to 20 minutes before an event
Post Recording 10 seconds to 1 minutes after an event
Display Frame Rate ( /Sec) 25fps/ch, 50 fields (PAL)
Playback
Multi-Decoding 1, 4 1, 4, 8 1, 4, 8, 16
Playback Speed Single channel × 1/4, 1/2, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64
Multi-channels × 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 × 2, 4, 8, 16 × 2, 4, 8
Search Mode Timeline, Event, Specific Time, Archive, Log
Storage
HDD
Interface Type Serial ATA
Capacity of 1 HDD 2TB
Internal HDD No. 1 1 (2: w/o DVD drive)
ESATA 1
File system NaFS
USB Port 2 (Front 1, Rear 1)
Backup USB Flash drive Video & Still Image
Built-in DVD drive Video & Still Image