Power Automatix RS-SM-0450 User manual

Contents
Safety Instruction............................................................................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 1: DVR Features .............................................................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 2: Layout............................................................................................................................................................ 2
2.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.3 Remote Controller................................................................................................................................................ 5
Chapter 3: DVR Installation........................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 HDD Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Camera and Monitor Connection......................................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Power Supply connection..................................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 4: DVR Start up................................................................................................................................................ 7
4.1 System Initialization ............................................................................................................................................ 7
4.2 Live screen ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 5: DVR Menu.................................................................................................................................................... 7
5.1 Pop-up Menu........................................................................................................................................................ 7
5.1 Main Menu Guide ................................................................................................................................................ 8
5.2 Main menu ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
5.2.1 Display setup........................................................................................................................................... 9
5.2.2 Record setup........................................................................................................................................... 9
5.2.3 Network Setup ...................................................................................................................................... 10
5.2.4 Record Search...................................................................................................................................... 12
5.2.6 Device Management............................................................................................................................ 14
5.2.7 System................................................................................................................................................... 18
5.3 Menu Lock ......................................................................................................................................................... 20
5.4 Split mode .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
5.5 PTZ Control ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
5.6 PIP Mode............................................................................................................................................................ 22
5.7 Video Search ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.8 Mute ................................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.9 Record ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
5.10 Stop Record...................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.11 Start Sequence.................................................................................................................................................. 22
5.12 Start Cruise....................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.13 Playback Player................................................................................................................................................ 22
Chapter 6: WebApplication Manager ........................................................................................................................ 25
6.1 Plug-ins download and installation .................................................................................................................... 25
6.2 Web Client Log-in.............................................................................................................................................. 25
6.3 Web Client Interface........................................................................................................................................... 26
6.3.1 Menu Bar................................................................................................................................................. 26
6.3.2 PTZ Control ............................................................................................................................................ 32
6.3.3 Play Control ............................................................................................................................................ 33
Chapter 7: Specifications............................................................................................................................................. 34
Chapter 8: Appendix..................................................................................................................................................... 35
8.1 Operation Function Table................................................................................................................................... 35
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8.2 Record Alarm setting ......................................................................................................................................... 36
8.3 Mail box server List ........................................................................................................................................... 37
8.4 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................. 37
8.5 System Configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 38
8.6 Accessory ........................................................................................................................................................... 38
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Safety Instruction
1. Read Instruction
All the safety and operating instruction should be read before the equipment is operated.
2. Power sources
This equipment should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power, please consult your equipment dealer.
3. Objects and Liquid
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment and / or spill liquid of any kind on the
equipment as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock.
4. Water and / or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
5. Heat sources
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including
amplifier) that produce heat.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp soft cloth for cleaning.
7. Lightning
Unplug this equipment during lightning storm or when unused for long periods of time.
8. Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand or table. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
9. Moving
Disconnect the power before moving the equipment.And the equipment should be moved with care.
10. Attachment
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of the manufacturer as such additions
may result in the risk of fire, electric shock and other personal injury.
11. Correct Batteries
Risk of explosion occurs if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Therefore you must use the same type
of battery as the one being used in the product.
12. Ventilation.
Do not block any ventilation openings, installation of the equipment in the rack should be such that the
amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
13. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords to avoid the risk of fire or electric shock.
14. Reliable Earthlings (Grounding)
Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply
connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit.

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Chapter 1: DVR Features
Function Brief and Description
Real time
monitoring
Double video output; with monitor, VGA virtual output port or HDMI Output; Support
net-viewer and MP live surveillance, ZOOM IN/OUT, dwell time display and PIP
display.
Record
H.264 video compression format; recording quality/resolution/frame rate adjustable,
multiple record modes (Always, Scheduled, Manual, Alarm, Motion detection and
remote record)
Record
storage Support SATA large capacity HDD and save real-time record image to HDD.
Playback Support DVR single CH and multiple CH Search/Playback of recorded files.
Backup Support DVR backup via USB flash drive, removable drive, Recorder and
network.
Alarm Setting Supports HDD & video input alarm management and external alarm signal
inputs.
Network
operation Supports remote surveillance by authority users to increase system security.
Mouse
Operation Supports Mouse operation for faster menu navigation.
PTZ Control Supports PTZ camera operations through RS-485.
List 1-1
Other Features：
 H. 264 video compression format; supports D1 resolution;
 ADPCM audio compression format
 Windows Graphical interface; embedded real-time Linux2.6 operation system.
 Friendly Menu reminder;
 Multiple operation modes (Preview, record, playback, backup, network surveillance and mobile phone
monitoring)
 Supports Double Encode bit network transmission
 Supports remote live surveillance via 3G mobile networks
 Supports zoom in / out and dwell time display
 The video package time is adjustable
 Multiple alarm record modes
 Rear USB2.0 ports for back-up, update and mouse operation.
 With IR remote control operation
 Multiple language OSD
 Supports auto maintenance

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Chapter 2: Layout
2.1 Front Panel
DVR is a short form of Digital Video Recorder.
Front Panel 1
Item Type Key title
/Indicator Marks Function
1
Indicator
HDD indicator HDD When the “Red” indicator flashes it means the hard drive is
being read or written to.
2 Power indicator PWR If the “Green” indicator is on the system is getting power
normally.
3 IR
Receiver Receives IR signal from Remote Control
4
Channel
Select &
numeric
input
Single Channel
display and
numeric key
1 CH-1；Numeric key 1 CH11-CH16 select method: press
firstly numeric key 1 and then other
numeric key. Such as CH16 display,
firstly press 1, and then press 6.
Note: Holding to press key 0 for three
seconds may convert current output
device
5 2CH-2；Numeric key 2
6 3CH-3；Numeric key 3
7 4CH-4；Numeric key 4
8 5CH-5；Numeric key 5
9 6CH-6；Numeric key 6
10 7CH-7；Numeric key 7
11 8CH-8；Numeric key 8
12 9CH-9；Numeric key 9
13 0CH-10:Numeric key0
14 Display Multiple CH display Display Mode Live Quad display, 9-split display and 16-split display
15 Audio
control Mute key MUTE Open or close audio input/output
16 Rec. Manual record ●Press the button to start manual record.
17 Play
Control
Pause PAUS E/FRA ME Pause / play frame by frame
18 Play PLAY Convert to play status
19 Stop STOP Stop playing record
20 Complex
Key
Menu MENU/ESC Enter into main menu / Exit
21 PTZ PTZ Enter into PTZ control, select [Enter] / [Edit] operation
22
Direction
Key
UP Move up
23 DOWN Move down
24 LEFT /Move left / RWD
25 RIGHT /Move right / FWD
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Front Panel 2
Item Type Key title
/Indicator Marks Function
1
Indicator
HDD indicator HDD When the “Red” indicator flashes it means the hard drive is being
read or written to.
2 Power indicator PWR If the “Green” indicator is on the system is getting power
normally.
3 IR Receiver Receives IR signal from Remote Control
4 Complex Key
MENU MENU/ESC Enter into main menu / Exit
5 PTZ PTZ Enter into PTZ control, select [Enter] / [Edit] operation
6
Direction Key
UP Move up
7 RIGHT /Move right / FWD
8 DOWN Move down
9 LEFT /Move left / RWD
10
Channel
Select &
numeric input
ingle Channel
display and
numeric key
1~0
CH-1；Numeric key 1~ CH-0:Numeric key0
11 Rec. Manual record ●Press the button to start manual record.
12
Play Control
Stop Stop playing record
13 Play Frame bu frame
14 Play Playback and backup
15 Mute Open or close Audio
16 Display Multiple display
17 USB USB Port
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2.2 Rear Panel
Ite
m Physical port Connection method
1 Video input Connect CH1-16 (Virtual) video input（BNC interface）
2 Video output (UP) Main video output; (Down) Spot output (BNC interface)
3 Audio input Connect CH1-4 audio signal input (BNC interface)
4 Audio output Connect audio signal output, including spot main audio output
and sequence audio output (BNC interface)
5 Audio input Connect (CH5~CH16) Audio input
6 Ethernet: Port Connect LAN, Ethernet (RJ45 interface)
7 Power Switch Turn Power on and off
8 HDMI HDMI Output
9 VGA Port Connect to VGA monitor, such as PC monitor
10 USB Port Connect USB mouse
11 USB Port Connect USB device (Flash Drive, Hard Drive and Recorder etc)
12 RS-485/Sensor/Alarm RS485/Sensor/Alarm interface (see pin outs below)
13 Power Port Connect power supply - DC12V 5A
List 2-2
RS485/Sensor/Alarm port functions:
Alarm input: Connect [-] port of your sensor to G (GND) pin, and [+] port to channel input according to the
alarm device you purchased.
Alarm output: Connect to the two ports marked with “out”
PTZ Port：Connect your camera to RS-485A and RS485B accordingly.

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2.3 Remote Controller
Key Title Key Function
REC Press the button to enter into manual record.
SEARCH Press the button to enter into record search menu
2×2 Enter into Quad display
3×3 Enter into 9-split display
4×4 Enter into 16-split display
AUTO Enter into dwell time display
0~9 Channel select; numeric key
DISPLAY
MODE Multiple CH display (Quad, 9-split, 16-split and full
screen display）
▲Up direction key
▼Down direction key
◄/Left/right direction key; also decrease/increase
parameter value of control bar.
ENTER select [Enter] / [Edit] operation
Menu/ESC Enter into/exit Main menu
PIP PIP display mode
MUTE Mute key
FWD Forward（x2、x4、x8）
REW Rewind（x2、x4、x8）
PLAY Enter into record search, play record event
STOP Stop play / manual play
PAUSE/
FRAME Pause / play frame by frame
SLOW （1/2、1/4、1/8）Slow play
Z+ Zoom out video area
Z- Zoom in video area
F+ Extend focus
F- Extend focus
I+ Increase PTZ brightness
I- Decrease PTZ brightness
PTZ Allow you set preset bit and control PTZ.
LOCK Lock system
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Mouse Operation
Except using buttons of front panel or remote controller, you also can use mouse to perform system operation.
TYPE Function
Click left key of
Mouse
In menu lock mode, Enter into pop-up menu and clicking any sub menu to
pop up Log-in window; on menu unlock mode, enter into pop-up menu, and
then clicking left key to enter into any sub menu directly.
After entering into main menu, clicking left key could enter into any sub
menu; On [Detailed file] menu mode, clicking left key could playback one
recording file.
Change the status of check box and motion detection area.
Clicking combo box to access pull-down menu; Click left key to stop dwell
time display when dwell time display is activated.
By clicking left key you can adjust Color control bar and volume control bar.
Clicking combo box to access pull-down menu
By clicking left key you can select values in edit boxes or pull-down menu
and supports Chinese word input, special symbol, numeric and character input,
use instead of [Enter- ] or [Backspace ]
Click right key of
Mouse
In live display mode, clicking right key will display pop-up menu (shown as
Picture 5-1).
In Main menu or sub menu mode, clicking right key will exit current menu.
Double-click Left
key of Mouse In live display or playback mode, double-clicking left key will maximize the screen.
Moving Mouse Select menu item
Sliding Mouse On motion mode, sliding mouse will select motion area; On [Color set] menu
mode, sliding mouse will adjust color control bar and volume control bar.
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Chapter 3: DVR Installation
3.1 HDD Installation
Caution：Please do not Install or take out hard drive when DVR is running!
(1) The model has a HDD drawer. Please use provided key to take out the HDD drawer and put HDD into
the drawer correctly.
(2) Remove screws and open DVR upper cover carefully;
(3) Insert Power Cord and data cable into Pin of hard drive securely;
(4) Put the upper cover back carefully, re-attach screws.
3.2 Camera and Monitor Connection
Connect camera cable to video input of DVR, and from video output of DVR to Monitor via BNC connector
(Refer to section2.2-Rear Panel); or
If the camera is a PTZ speed dome, you could connect RS485 A & B to the according port of DVR
respectively (refer to system figuration on Chapter 8).
3.3 Power Supply connection
Please only use the power adapter supplied with the DVR