Pegasus CCTV PNDVR User manual

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
USER GUIDE
Ver.E1.2
•Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Recorder.
•Before using the Digital Video Recorder, please ensure that you have read and
understood the User Guide.
•Please store the User Guide at an easily accessible location.
•Before connecting and installing any third party cameras, monitors, alarms and
computers, please refer to the appropriate instruction manual for proper operation.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION:
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 to persons.
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.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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CONTENT VERIFICATION
Please check the package and contents for visible damage. If any components are
damaged or missing, do not attempt to use the unit, contact the vendor immediately.
CONTENTS QUANTITY REMARK
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER 1
CLIENT SOFTWARE CD 1
REMOTE CONTROLLER 1
BATTERY (AAA size) 2
POWER CORD 1
USER GUIDE 1
VIDEO IN PIGTAIL CABLE 1 Except for 4-Ch

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENT VERIFICATION........................................................................................2
QUICK REFERENCE PAGE .....................................................................................7
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER ...................................................................................8
1. FRONT PANEL..................................................................................................................................8
2. IR REMOTE CONTROLLER...........................................................................................................10
3. MOUSE CONTROL.........................................................................................................................11
4. REAR PANEL..................................................................................................................................12
5. INSTALLATION DIAGRAM.............................................................................................................14
6. HDD INSTALLATION......................................................................................................................15
OPERATION............................................................................................................16
1. TIME & DATE SETTING..................................................................................................................16
2. MAIN SCREEN................................................................................................................................17
3. LIVE VIEW.......................................................................................................................................18
4. AUTOMATIC SEQUENCE ..............................................................................................................19
5. DIGITAL ZOOM...............................................................................................................................20
6. SPOT OUT.......................................................................................................................................21
7. LOG..................................................................................................................................................22
8. BASIC RECORDING.......................................................................................................................24
9. PLAYBACK .....................................................................................................................................25
9.1 TIME SEARCH..................................................................................................................................................................25
9.2 LOG SEARCH...................................................................................................................................................................27
9.3 PLAY / STILL / STOP / FAST FORWARD/ FAST REWIND / FRAME BY FRAME ........................................................29
9.4 AUDIO PLAYBACK..........................................................................................................................................................31
10. LOCK.............................................................................................................................................31
11. CD/DVD BACKUP.........................................................................................................................32
12. MINI PLAYER................................................................................................................................34
13. PAN / TILT / ZOOM CONTROL ....................................................................................................35
14. ADVANCED RECORDING............................................................................................................38
SETUP.....................................................................................................................45
1. DISPLAY..........................................................................................................................................46
1.1 DISPLAY SETUP..............................................................................................................................................................46
1.2 SEQUENTIAL SETUP ......................................................................................................................................................47
1.3 SCREEN SAVER ..............................................................................................................................................................48
2. CAMERA .........................................................................................................................................49
3. MOTION...........................................................................................................................................52
4. RECORD..........................................................................................................................................54
5. ALARM ............................................................................................................................................55
5.1 RECORD SETUP..............................................................................................................................................................55
5.2 ALARM SETUP.................................................................................................................................................................56
5.3 RECORD ENABLE ...........................................................................................................................................................57
6. SCHEDULE .....................................................................................................................................58
6.1 CHART..............................................................................................................................................................................58
6.2 MODE 1 ~ 4.......................................................................................................................................................................59
7. NETWORK.......................................................................................................................................62
7.1 IP SETUP ..........................................................................................................................................................................62
7.2 E-MAIL ..............................................................................................................................................................................63
7.3 DDNS ................................................................................................................................................................................64
7.4 MISC..................................................................................................................................................................................65
7.5 CONFIGURING THE DVR WITH A ROUTER INTO A LAN.............................................................................................66
7.6 CONFIGURING THE DVR TO COMMUNICATE WITH A LINKSYS ROUTER...............................................................70
7.7 IDENTIFYING THE NETWORK ADDRESS OF THE DVR...............................................................................................71
8. SYSTEM ..........................................................................................................................................72
8.1 GENERAL.........................................................................................................................................................................72
8.2 TIME..................................................................................................................................................................................73
8.3 ACCOUNT.........................................................................................................................................................................74
8.4 DISK..................................................................................................................................................................................75
8.5 UPDATE............................................................................................................................................................................76
8.6 INFO..................................................................................................................................................................................77
CMS LITE ................................................................................................................78
1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENT................................................................................................................78
2. INSTALLING CMS LITE...................................................................................................................78
3. EXECUTING CMS LITE ...................................................................................................................80

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4. CMS LITE .........................................................................................................................................81
5. CMS LITE – LIVE MODE..................................................................................................................84
6. CMS LITE – PLAYBACK MODE .....................................................................................................85
6.1 SEARCH ...........................................................................................................................................................................86
6.2 REMOTE SEARCH...........................................................................................................................................................87
6.3 REMOTE PLAYBACK ......................................................................................................................................................87
6.4 DOWNLOAD.....................................................................................................................................................................88
6.5 LOCAL SEARCH..............................................................................................................................................................89
6.6 LOCAL PLAYBACK .........................................................................................................................................................89
7. DVR SETUP......................................................................................................................................91
INTERNET EXPLORER LIVE VIEW........................................................................92

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DISCLAIMER
•The information in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the
date of publication. The information contained herein is subject to change without
notice. Revisions or New editions to this publication may be issued to incorporate
such change
•We makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to
a mistaken operation or malfunction of the Digital Video Recorder, the software,
the hard drives, personal computers, peripheral devices, or
unapproved/unsupported devices.
WARNING
•Do not cover the ventilation opening or slots on the outer casing. To prevent the
appliance from overheating, provide at least two inches of air space around the
vent and the slots.
•Do not drop metallic parts through slots. This could permanently damage the
Digital Video Recorder. Immediately turn the DVR’s power off or unplug the
power cord from the power outlet. Contact a qualified service personnel
authorized by your equipment distributor
•Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not
expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high
voltage electrical shock. Qualified service personnel authorized by your
equipment distributor should conduct internal inspections, alterations and repairs.
•Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the DVR’s
power off, remove the power cable from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke
and fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your DVR distributor.
•Stop operating the equipment if a heavy object is dropped or the casing is
damaged. Do not strike or shake. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical
shock. Immediately turn the DVR’s power off or unplug the power cord from the
power outlet. Please consult your DVR distributor.
•Do not allow the equipment come into contact with, or become immersed in,
water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The DVR has not
been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe
it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. In the event that the water or other foreign
substances enter the interior, immediately turn the DVR’s Power off or unplug the
power cord from the power outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in
fire or electrical shock. Please consult your DVR distributor.
•Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable
substances to clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances
may lead to fire. Use a dry cloth on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the
dust and dirt that collects on the device. In dusty, humid or greasy environments,
the dust that collects around the ventilation or the slots on the outer casing over
long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short-circuit,
leading to fire.
•Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Any of these
actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical
shock.
•Do not handle the device or power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with

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wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that
you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord
may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or
electrical shocks.
•Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not
expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of
the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.
•Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or
heat. Neither should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage
the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock,
explosion or serious injury.
•Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is
serious risk of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area
of the body, including the eyes and mouth, or clothing that comes into contact
with the inner contents of the battery. If the eyes or mouth contact these
substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance from a
medical professional.
•Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage
the casings. It could lead to leakage and injury.
•Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key
holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries.
•The supplied power supply and power cord are designed for exclusive use with
the Digital Video Recorder. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There
is a risk of fire and other hazards.

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QUICK REFERENCE PAGE
The Factory Default password for the unit is “000000”
SECURITY WARNING
Please be sure to change the administrator and user’s password from the unit.
Please refer to page 74.

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DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
1. FRONT PANEL
1. Power Status LED
2. Clear / Still / Playback
Live Mode: This button is used to hide the on screen display information such as
time & date or channel icons. It is also used to remove the alert icons or turn off the
alarm buzzer.
Playback Mode: This button is used to pause the frame or resume 1x speed
playback during the playback mode.
3. Menu or Cancel
4. Enter or Display
5. IR Remote Control Receiver

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6. REC Status LED
7. REC Record / Fast Reverse / Step Reverse
Live Mode: This button is to start or stop the normal recording
Playback Mode: This button is used to fast rewind during the playback mode. It is
also used to reverse the frame during the still mode.
8. Time Search / Stop
Live Mode: This button is to in into the time search screen.
Playback Mode: This button stops and exits the playback.
9. Directional Keys
10. Schedule Record / Fast Forward / Step Forward
Live Mode: This button is used to activate or deactivate the schedule recording or
have schedule recording on stand-by.
Playback Mode: This button is used to fast forward during the playback mode. It is
also used to advance the frame during the still mode.
11.
These buttons have variety of functions such as enter options or to make selections.
They are used to enter numbers when prompted for password, to make
camera/channel selection, to choose the day in schedule option.
12.
This button is used to turn the power on or off
13. USB port used to connect mouse or to upgrade the firmware of the unit using
thumbdrive.

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POWER
2. IR REMOTE CONTROLLER
Note: “EXT. SEARCH” is not supported by this model
STOP
PLAY
BACK UP
DVR ID
MENU
LOG
FAST FORWARD
DISPLAY MODE
SCHEDULE REC ON/OFF
ENTER
INFORMATION
CANCEL / OSD OFF
EXT. SEARCH
REWIND
NUMBERS & ALPHABET
TIME SEARCH
ZOOM
STEP
RECORD
- BUTTON
+ BUTTON
PAN/TILT/ZOOM

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3. MOUSE CONTROL
MOUSE CURSOR After connecting the
mouse, mouse cursor will
appear as you move the
mouse around the screen.
INTERFACE BOX Right Click on the mouse
to bring up the interface
box. Please note that the
interface box functions
just like the physical
remote control.

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DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER CONNECTIONS
4. REAR PANEL
4-Channel
8-Channel
16-Channel

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1. CAMERA INPUTS
BNC input connections for cameras.
2. SPOT OUT
BNC output connection for auxiliary viewing output.
3. MAIN OUT
BNC output connection for Main Monitor.
4. AUDIO INPUT & OUTPUT
1 RCA Audio Input and Output.
5. VGA OUTPUT
VGA output to PC Monitors to be used as Main Monitor.
6. NETWORK PORT
10/100 Base-t RJ45 Ethernet Port for Network Connection.
7. RS232C PORT
For System Debugging purposes only.
8. ALARM INPUT & OUTPUT & RS422/485 PTZ CONNECTION
4 Alarm Input and 1 Alarm Output for Dry Contact Alarms. TX+ TX-, RX+ RX- for
PTZ connection.
9. POWER INPUT
12VDC Power Input.

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5. INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
Camera, Monitor, Microphone, Alarm Sensor and Power Cord
Up to 4 cameras
CAMERA#1
MIC
SENSOR
PAN/TILT
CAMERA
PC MONITOR
U
SB
US
B
MONITOR2
US
B
MONITOR1
<Example of 4-Channel Model>
Note: RS422/485 Connection
TX + & - : Connect to PTZ camera
RX + & - : Connect to the Junction Box (Optional Device Required)

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6. HDD INSTALLATION
Please ensure that the HDD is firmly connected with the HDD Rack Bay.
1) The jumper pin setting of the HDD
must be set to Master. For HDD’s
pin settings, please refer to your
HDD’s manual. Firmly connect the
HDD into the HDD Rack Bay.
2) Turn over the HDD Rack bay and
connect IDE first, then connect
Power. Check though the hole if the
connection is correct
3) Secure the hard drive by
fastening the screws included with
the package. Tighten the screws
from the bottom onto the hard drive.
Make sure you use all two screws to
mount the hard drive.
4) Secure the Rack by fastening the
screws included with the package.
Make sure you use all two screws to
mount Set.
Note: Do not replace the HDD while the unit is in Recording.

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OPERATION
This section will cover basic features of the DVR such as setting up the Time & Date,
Simple recording and playback. Also, it will cover the main screen explaining many
alert, operational, channel, DVR status, the time and hard drive space counter.
Moreover, it will also address live view mode that the DVR has to offer. Which
include automatic sequence mode and digital zoom feature.
1. TIME & DATE SETTING
When the DVR is powered on for the very first time, the time and date are set as
default to January 1, 2006 Sunday 00:00:00. Before any other operation of the
Digital Video Recorder, it is important to setup the time and the date as shown below.
Please refer to page 74 for setting the time and the date on the DVR.

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2. MAIN SCREEN
Explanations are listed in order from left to right.
1. Yellow Highlighted Channel # indicates that the corresponding channel is
recording.
2. Alarm Trigger, Motion Trigger and Video Loss Icon.
Note: (Press the Cancel Button to clear the icons from the screen.)
3. Recording Mode Indicator.
4. Camera Number and its Title.
5. CD/DVD Backup Progress, USB Status, Recording Mode, Audio and Number of
Remote Users Connected Icon.
6. Date and Time
7. Displays available HDD Capacity and estimated recording days left based on the
current recording setting.
Note: indicates that the HDD is in overwrite/recycle mode.
Indicates that the HDD is not detected in the system.

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3. LIVE VIEW
The live view displays each channel at 30 frames per second.
Digital Video Recorder has numerous display modes, from single, quad, 6, 7, 8, 9,
13 and 16 channel display modes. The single channel display mode can be
accessed directly by pressing the appropriate channel number. The rest of the
display modes can be accessed sequentially by pressing the display button which
has been configured under Split Mode under Display Setup. (Please refer to Page
46) The following illustrations display the order of live view mode sequences.
Live View Sequence of 16-Channel Model

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4. AUTOMATIC SEQUENCE
There are several different sequence modes that can be selected and activated.
Please refer to page 47 for selecting and activating the different display sequence
modes. Press the display button and hold onto to it for 1 second to activate the
sequence mode. Pressing the display mode will change the display mode to the
single channel display initially, and continue to sequence through all the channels in
full screen mode if single channel sequencing is selected. If any other display
sequencing modes are selected, then the sequence will move onto the next set of
display sequences automatically. All display modes can be included and combined
into the automatic sequence mode. The following illustrations demonstrate sample
display sequences and their combinations.
Single Channel view mode automatic sequence
Quad view mode automatic sequence
Six channel view mode automatic sequence
Single channel and six channel view mode automatic sequence combined