Pegasus PDR-4-320CF User manual

4CH MJPEG DV
R
USER MANUAL

INDEX
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.....................................................................3
2. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................4
2.1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION..........................................................4
2.2 APPLICATION..............................................................................4
3. FEATURES............................................................................................5
4. PACKING LIST.....................................................................................6
5. INSTALLATION...................................................................................7
5.1 CONNECTORS ON THE REAR PANEL..........................................7
6. NAME and FUNCTION of EACH PART............................................8
6.1 FRONT PANEL BUTTONS AND CONTROLS.................................8
6.2 REAR PANEL BUTTONS AND CONTROLS...................................10
7. OPERATING PROCEDURE................................................................11
7.1 POWER ON.................................................................................11
7.2 MONITORING MODE..................................................................11
7.3 RECORD DISPLAY......................................................................12
7.4 PLAYBACK DISPLAY..................................................................13
7.5 NOTE!.........................................................................................14
8. SYSTEM SETUP...................................................................................15
8.1 MENU..........................................................................................15
8.2 SYSTEM SETUP............................................................................16
8.2.1 TIME SET................................................................................17
8.2.2 PASSWORD SET....................................................................18
8.2.2.1 PASSWORD CHANGE........................................................19
8.3 CAMERA SETUP............................................................................21
8.3.1 CAMERA SETTING................................................................23
8.4 RECORD SETUP............................................................................24
8.4.1 RECORD MODE.....................................................................25
8.5 BUZZER SETUP............................................................................26
8.5.1 SENSOR TYPE:......................................................................28
8.6 EVENT LIST.................................................................................29
8.6.1 TIME SEARCH.......................................................................30
8.6.2 EVENT SEARCH....................................................................31
8.7 CF CARD SETUP..........................................................................32
8.7.1 SELECT TIME........................................................................33
8.7.1.1 COPY....................................................................................34
8.7.2 FORMAT/ ERASE..................................................................35
8.8 HARD DRIVE SETUP....................................................................36
8.8.1 HDD FORMAT:......................................................................37
9. REMOTE CONTROL (Optional)...........................................................38

9.1 NETWORK DVR SETUP...............................................................38
9.2 CONNECTING NETWORK DVR....................................................39
9.3 MAIN DISPLAY.............................................................................44
9.3.1 LIVE DISPLAY...........................................................................44
9.3.7 QUALITY SETTING....................................................................47
9.3.8 RESOLUTION SETTING..............................................................48
9.3.9 ADVANCE SETTINGS.................................................................48
9.4. CONFIGURATION.........................................................................48
9.4.1 SYSTEM SETTING......................................................................48
9.4.2 USER SETTING...........................................................................49
9.4.2.1 USER AUTHORIZATION SETTING...........................................49
9.4.2.2 NEW USER/CHANGE PASSWORD..........................................50
9.4.2.3 DELETE USER........................................................................50
9.4.3 NETWORK SETTING..................................................................50
9.4.3.1 FIXED IP................................................................................50
9.4.3.2 DHCP....................................................................................51
9.4.3.3 CONNECT TO ADSL BY PPPOEMODE..................................51
9.4.4 DDNS SETTING........................................................................52
9.4.5 FIRMWARE UPDATE.................................................................54
10. CF Card/ HDD Player Software Description........................................56
11. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................62
12. SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................63
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this
document nor does it make a commitment to update the information herein.
2005/08/08, Ver.: 0.1, P/N: 040111

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage”.
CAUTION: Alert the user the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
The power cord is the main power connection. Constantly plugging and unplugging of the
power cord might result in cord failure.
Do not install the product in an environment where the humidity is high. Unless the
product is waterproof or weatherproof, otherwise poor image quality or failure may occur. Do
not drop or subject them to physical shocks. Except for vandal-
p
roof or shockproof product,
otherwise failure may occur. Never subject product to direct strong light. Dama
g
e ma
y
occur.
Do not spill liquid of any kind on the product.
If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Alcohol or beverage can contain minerals that may
corrode the electronic components.
Do not expose to extreme temperatures. Use of DVR in an environment within temperature
range of -10∘C ~ +50∘C.
It is advised to read the Safety Precaution Guide through carefully before
operating the product, to prevent any possible danger.

2. INTRODUCTION
2.1 Product Introduction
World leading technology not only perfect for office safety, personal home security,
p
ublic environments, industry surveillance, schools, and so on. Quick and simple
installation, the best choice for your own ultimate protection.
This state-of-art 4-channel digital recording system, equipped with advanced embedde
d
CPU operating system, powerful MJPEG compression technology. A standalone type DV
R
system that is based on an embedded OS, replacing the conventional VCR. This user-
friendly surveillance System can be operated by the control pads on the front panel, use o
f
time and event to select playback of recorded materials, efficient live recording and
playback functions, convenient CF card function that supports backup of HDD, and the
ease of a removable HDD (may be swapped with a like HDD). Password protection on
remote viewing and access. What more can you expect!
2.2 Application
Security:
ATM (auto teller machine), bank, gas station, shop and parking lot.
Factory/ Office:
Factory, warehouse, remote technology support, conference room, and outdoor parking
lot.
Education/ Military/ Government Organization:
Important facilities, areas, rapid transit system, and railroad safety.
Recreation/ Activities:
Sports and news broadcast.
Home:
Elevator, doorway, community safety, and hotels.
Hospital/ Kindergarten:
Hospital and isolated ward, home for the aged, kindergarten, and baby nourishing
center.

3. FEATURES
Auto video input detection
Auto detects video input (NTSC/ PAL) and supports combined use of color and b/w
cameras.
Supports high quality digital video recording
Use of M-JPEG compression technology (NTSC: 30fps/ PAL: 25fps).
Video Resolution
• NTSC: 640x 224
• PAL: 640x 272
Monitor Resolution
• NTSC: 720x 480
• PAL: 720x 576
Replaces the conventional VCR.
Stores video on HDD instead of VCR tapes. Large disk capacity, (Tested with Seagate
400GB HDD)
Built-in motion detection function.
Motion detection sensitivity rate may be setup under motion detection function.
Highly efficient event recording, saving storage capacity.
Motion detection function enables recording only when system detects motion, thus
increases the amount of time available for recording.
Easy access to the desired record.
Time & date search supports instant retrieval of images and alarm event search
Makes searching simpler.
Data can be stored on CF card.
Cards inserted in the CF card slot makes it easier to back up recordings and transfe
r
images to a PC.
Removable hard disk tray.
Removable hard disk drive allows you to backup important data with ease.
Live monitoring through internet from anywhere (optional).
Built-in TCP/ IP network interface (auto detects and switches to 10/ 100Base T).

4. PACKING LIST
Check to make sure all of the items shown below are included in
y
our
p
roduct
package. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
(1) DVR (digital video
recorder)
(2) Power adapter
(3) Power Cord (Plug type differs depending on
area)

5. INSTALLATION
2. Front Panel Button Definition
6.1 Front Panel Buttons and Controls
1. Removable HDD tray
5.1 Connectors on the Rear Panel
Please setup the connection by following the illustration shown below (network is an
optional function):

(2) QUAD Press this button for quad screen
(3) Ch 1 Press this button to display channel 1 (one)
(4) Ch 2 Press this button to display channel 2 (two)
(5) Ch 3 Press this button to display channel 3 (three)
(6) Ch 4 Press this button to display channel 4 (four)
(7) Seq Press this button for sequence display of all channels in full screen
(8) Menu Press this button to access menu (must stop record to alter setup)
(9) Enter Press this button to accept or confirm data input
(10) Up/left Press this button to move cursor up or down.
(11) Down/right Press this button to move cursor right or left.
(12) Rec LED LED lights while recording( flashes on and off)
(13) Play LED LED lights during playback.
(14) Menu LED LED lights upon entering setup menu.
(15) Stop LED LED lights when entering stop mode.
(16) Record Press this button to start/stop record.
(17) Stop Press to stop playback and return to live mode.
(18) Pause Press to pause or freeze playback.
(19) Rewind Press to view reverse playback.
(20) Play Press to access search and playback.
(21) F.F. Press to playback in fast forward( must be in play mode)
(22) CF Card slot Use compact flash card

6.2 Rear Panel Buttons and Controls
(1) RJ45: Internet connection terminal (optional).
(2) Video Input [VIDEO IN]: Connect to cameras.
(3) DC 12V (4A) [Power Input terminal]: power socket.
(4) S-Video Output [S-VIDEO OUT]: Connect to the monitor.
(5) Video Output [VIDEO OUT]: Connect to the monitor.
(6) Video Loop [VIDEO LOOP].
(7) I/O Block [I/O BLOCK]: Terminal function description is shown below.
(8) Cooling Fan.
No. Name Function
1 GND Ground
Terminal(signal)
2 ALARM 1 Alarm Input Terminal
3 GND Ground
Terminal(signal)
4 ALARM 2 Alarm Input Terminal
5 GND Ground
Terminal(signal)
6 ALARM 3 Alarm Input Terminal
7 GND Ground
Terminal(signal)
8 ALARM 4 Alarm Input Terminal
9 N.O. Alarm Output (Normal
Open)
10 COM Alarm Output
Terminal (NC/ NO
COM)
11
NC
Alarm Output (Normal

7. OPERATING PROCEDURE
7.1 Power On
After power on, DVR will auto-detect its peripherals (self-testing, warm-up, auto detects
the hard disk and starts CF-card testing, and etc.)
The system will detect the video input and judge whether the video system is NTSC o
r
PAL. When video input is unable to be detected (VIDEO LOSS), the system will send out
an alarm, press any button to stop the alarm (it will not affect the actual recording).
7.2 Monitoring Mode
This mode is a default for our system after power on. Under this mode, system supports
live view for monitoring. Press《REC》
b
utton, the system enters the record mode,
press《PLAY》button to start playback, press《MENU》
b
utton to enter the menu setup
display. During record or playback, press《STOP》
b
utton to stop the current activity and
returns to monitoring mode. Under main menu, press《MENU》to return to monitoring
mode.
During playback, press《STOP》
b
utton to return to monitoring mode. Press again to
change the speed (FF1, FF2 or FF3), or press《REW》button to start reverse playback.
To reset (under quad or single display), press《PAUSE》
b
utton 5 times, the
message《ALL SETTING DATA IS INITIALIZED.》will be displayed by flashing 3
times, and after reset the password will be set as default value (111111).
When reset procedure has been completed, the message“DVR RESET COMPLETED.
TURN OFF AND ON THE DVR"will be displayed, then please restart the DVR.

7.3 Record Display
Note:CH1: No block figure next to CH1 indicates that it is not recording.
EACH: Record Type QUAD: Record Type
(T): TIMER RECORD (A): ALARM RECORD (M): MIX RECORD
(□): Currently under recording.
VIDEO LOSS: Video input unable to be detected.
CAMERA1: Name for CH 1.
OFF: Channel is set to “OFF”.

7.4 Playback Display
1. First press《STOP》button to stop record, then press《PLAY》
b
utton to ente
r
search display.
2. Press《FF》button, then《PLAY》button to playback data from earliest
recorded data to most recent. Use《
↑
》and《
↓
》
b
utton to move the cursor to the
desired playback time, press《PLAY》button to start playback.
3. To view recorded videos of a specific time,
use《FF》button,《
↑
》or《
↓
》button, and 《ENTER》button to make changes.
4. During playback press《PAUSE》button to pause and press《PLAY》button to play.
5. Press《FF》button to fast-forward playback.
6. Press《REW》button to reverse playback.
7. Press《STOP》button to stop playback.

7.5 Note!
1. “Auto Sequence” function operates only during recording or under live status (Dwell
Time: 5 seconds). Sequencing will bypass a channel with video loss if programmed
accordingly (Example: Video Loss occurs on CH3, sequencing order:
CH1→CH2→CH4→QUAD).
2. To deactivate “Auto Sequence” function, press 1, 2, 3, 4, or QUAD.
3. Withdrawing the CF card, each time before the system (DVR) enters recording o
r
playback status, it will auto detect the hard disk (detection time is about 5 to 30seconds).
4. When copying data from the hard disk to a CF card, make sure that the data has been
completely copied onto the CF card, before withdrawing it from the slot. Otherwise, an
error may occur, system will display “CF CARD REMOVED”, and auto returns to live
display.
5. Camera name can only be viewed during recording and live display.

PASSWORD SETUP ■■■
> PASSWORD
CHANGE
MENU
PASSWORD OFF
STOP REC
PASSWORD OFF

CAMERA SEUP ■■■
> CAMERA
SELECT CH1
RECORD
ENABLE ON
MOTION
DETECTION ON
MOTION
SENSITIVITY 03
HUE 08
CONTRAST 08
BRIGHTNESS 08

RECORD SETUP ■■
> RECORD TYPE EACH
VIDEO QUALITY NORMAL
TIME RECORD
FRAMERATE 04
MOTION RECORD
FRAMERATE 15
SENSOR RECORD
FRAMERATE 15
ALARM REC TIME 10
RECORD MODE

BUZZER SETUP ■■
> ALARM
ALERT ON
VIDEO LOSS
ALERT ON
HDD FULL
ALERT ON
BUZZER
TIME 05
RELAY OUT
TIME 05
SENSOR
TYPE

SENSOR SETUP ■■■
> CHANNEL-1 NOT
INSTALLED
CHANNEL-2 NOT
INSTALLED
CHANNEL-3 NOT
INSTALLED
CHANNEL-4 NOT
INSTALLED

TIME SEARCH ■■■
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