Panasonic CJ-HDR104A User manual

HD Analog Recorder
Quick Start Guide
Model No. CJ-HDR104A
CJ-HDR108A
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 the Panels and Cover ................................................................................1
1.3 HDD Installation ...................................................................................................1
1.4 Front Panel ..........................................................................................................2
1.5 Rear Panel...........................................................................................................3
2Local Login ..........................................................................................................4
2.1 Device Initialization ..............................................................................................4
2.2 Schedule..............................................................................................................5
2.3 Playback ..............................................................................................................6
3Web .....................................................................................................................7

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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!

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Important Safeguard and Warning
1. Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.
Please use three-pin power socket (with GND).
An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.
Use a power supply which meets the requirements for SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and
complies with Limited Power Source according to IEC 60950-1. Refer to the device label for
detailed information.
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 broken 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!
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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1 Hardware Installation and Connection
Note: All the installation and operations here should conform to your local electrical 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. Finally you can remove the protective film of
the DVR.
1.2 About the Panels and Cover
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 top cover is very important too. Usually we need you to represent the serial
number when we provide the service after sales.
1.3 HDD Installation
This series DVR has only one SATA HDD. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher.
Please follow the instructions below to install hard disk.
1. Loosen the screws of the upper
cover and side panel.
2. Fix four screws in the HDD (Turn
just three rounds).
3. Place the HDD in accordance
with the four holes at the bottom.
4. Turn the device upside down and
then turn the screws in firmly.
5. Fix the HDD firmly.
6. Connect the HDD cable and
power cable.

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7. Put the cover in accordance with
the clip and then place the upper
cover back.
8. Secure the screws in the rear
panel and the side panel.
Note
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.
1.4 Front Panel
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
Down
/
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
Right
/
Switch current activated controls, move up and down.
When device is in 1-channel playback mode, use it to
control playback control bar process.
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.

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Name
Icon
Function
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 1.5 seconds to delete the previous character
before the cursor.
Realize other special functions.
Power indicator
POWER
Light turns on when power connection is OK.
Network indicator
NET
Light turns on when network connection is abnormal.
Alarm indicator
ALARM
Light turns on when alarm occurs.
HDD indicator
HDD
Light turns on when HDD is abnormal.
1.5 Rear Panel
The 4-channel series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2
The 8-channel series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-3

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Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
SN
Icon
Name
Note
1
Power on-off button
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.
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AUDIO IN
Audio input port
Connect to audio input device such as
microphone or other audio input device.
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 port. It is the cable B. You can connect
to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
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Network port
100M Ethernet port.
9
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.
10
AUDIO OUT
Audio output port
Connect to audio output device such as sound
box.
2Local Login
2.1 Device Initialization
If it is you first time to boot up the device, system pops up device initialization interface. See
Figure 2-1. Please set administrator password. The default administrator name is admin. Set
unlock pattern and security questions if necessary.
Note
The password ranges from 8 to 32 digitals. It can contain letters, numbers and special
characters (excluding “'”, “"”, “;”, “:”, “&”) . The password shall contain at least two categories.
Usually we recommend the strong password.
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED-For your device own safety, please create a
strong password of your own choosing. We also recommend you change your password
periodically especially in the high security system.

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Figure 2-1
Reset Password
Note
Security Questions
Set security questions and corresponding answers. Properly answer
the questions to reset admin password. In case you have not input
security question here or you need to update the security question
information, please go to the main menu -> SETTING -> SYSTEM ->
ACCOUNT to set.
2.2 Schedule
From MAIN MENU -> SETTING -> STORAGE -> SCHEDULE, enter schedule interface. See
Figure 2-2.
Device begins all-channel 24-hour record mode by default. Set the record period and record type
according to your actual requirements.

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Figure 2-2
2.3 Playback
From MAIN MENU -> OPERATION -> PLAYBACK, or on the preview window right click mouse
and then select Playback, enter Playback interface. See Figure 2-3.
It is to search and playback the record file. Refer to the User’s Manual for detailed information.
Figure 2-3