Pravis 4CH Compact Case User manual

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Safety Information
The safety information is provided for the wellness of the equipment and for the safety of the
operator.
Please review and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual.
Preparations before installation
To protect your DVR from damage and to optimize performance, be sure to keep the DVR away from dust, humidity, and area
with high voltage equipment such as refrigerator.
Do not install or place equipment in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or small utility
closet. Keeping the unit in a temperature-controlled room with ample regulated power is highly recommended. Do not
overload the wall outlet, as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
Uninterruptible power devices such as UPS power surge protectors are recommended, and the DVR units must at least be
connected with UL, CUL, or CSA approved power surge protector. Avoid direct sun light and avoid heat.
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of Class Adigital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.
UL Information
- for pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible
- if the battery is placed elsewhere in the equipment, there shall be a marking close to the battery or statement in the servicing
instructions.
C
AUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IFAN INCORRECT TYPE REPLACES BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTION.
THIS EQUIPMENT IS FOR INDOOR USE, AND ALL THE COMMUNICATION WIRING IS LIMITED TO
INSIDE OF THE BUILDING, OR ANY SIMILAR WORD.
Note : Keep this manual handy every time you operate this equipment. Also, check with your dealer
for further assistance and for the latest revision of this manual. Your dealer might provide you with a
digital version of this manual. We also ask to keep the original box and packing materials in case of
return and for long-term storage of the DVR unit.

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Contents
CHAPTER 1:DVR USER MANUAL
1GETTING STARTED 6
1.1 Checking Supplied Items 6
1.2 Connecting Peripheral Device 7
1.3 System Startup and Shutdown 8
2EXPLANATION FOR EACH FUNCTION 10
2.1 Front Panel 10
2.2 Rear Panel 14
2.3 IR Remote Controller 17
3OPERATION 18
3.1 User Log-in 18
3.2 Live Display Mode 19
3.3 PTZ Operation 23
3.4 Freeze Mode 25
3.5 Call Monitor Operation 26
3.6 Playback of Recorded Video 27
3.7 Clean Button during Playback 28
3.8 Quick Backup during Playback 29
3.9 Search Recording Image 31
3.10 DST Setting and Screen Saver 36
4SETTING 38
4.1 System 39
4.2 Device 46
4.3 Record 51
4.4 Network 57
4.5 Backup 61
4.6 Quick Setup 63
5WEB SURVEILLANCE 64
5.1 Web Login 64
5.2 Web Configuration 64
5.3 Web monitoring 67
5.4 Web Playback 69

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CHAPTER 2:ACS CLIENT SOFTWARE USER MANUAL
6ACS USER GUIDE 72
6.1 System Requirement 72
6.2 Install 72
6.3 Uninstall 75
6.4 Basic Operation 76
6.5 Advanced Operation 82
6.6 ACS Setup 85
CHAPTER 3:MAC ACS CLIENT SOFTWARE USER MANUAL
7MAC ACS USER GUIDE 92
7.1 System Requirement 92
7.2 Install 92
7.3 Basic Operation 94
CHAPTER 4:MOBILE PHONE SOFTWARE USER MANUAL
8MOBILE PHONE SOFTWARE USER GUIDE 104
8.1 iPhone application software 104
8.2 Android application software 108
8.3 BlackBerry application software 113
8.4 Using WAP+3G Connection 118
APPENDIX :DYNDNS SITE REGISTRATION 120
APPENDIX :SPECIFICATION 123

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Chapter 1
DVR USER MANUAL

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1GETTING STARTED
1.1 Checking Supplied Items
Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your DVR. If any of these items are missing or damaged, notify your
vendor immediately. Keep the packing utilities for moving or storage purposes afterwards.
Items
Photo
Quantity
User Manual
(DVR & Software)
Quick Start Guide
1 Set
1 Set
CD (Manual & Software)
and Rubber Mount
1 Set
1 Set (4 Pieces)
12V DC Adaptor
and Power Cable
1 Set
IR Remote Controller
1 Set
USB Mouse
1 Set

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1.2 Connecting Peripheral Device
This section describes how to connect peripheral devices efficiently to the DVR.
Install the DVR on flat surface. If required, attach a rubber mount for installation. If a 19-inch rack is used with 1.5U Height
case, it is recommend to install the system on a shelf and use 2.5~3U (1U=1.75 inch or 4.45 cm) space for proper ventilation.
[4CH Compact Case (W)270x(H)71x(D)215mm]
[4/8/16CH with DVD±RW (W)360x(H)66x(D)380mm]
NOTE
Install the system in a location with good ventilation to prevent overheating.
W
ARNING
!
※When connecting power cord to the system, it is strongly recommended first to plug the power cord to
the system and then plug the other side of power cord into the wall AC socket.

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1.3 System Startup and Shutdown
1.3.1 System Startup
After connecting peripheral devices such as cameras, monitors, and a mouse to the DVR, power up the DVR by connecting
DC12V 6.67Aadaptor to the power jack on the rear panel. The boot log will display as shown below. Please wait until the boot
process completes.
Login with ‘User Name’at the login screen, which will appear as shown below.
There is only oneAdministrator Account configurable in the DVR system. It is assigned with an unchangeable User ID marked
as ‘admin’. The default password is empty (No Password).Administrator account has full access to the DVR and its
configurable parameters. TheAdministrator Account also has the ability to create new users and to assign rights to the new
user accounts. Those new users created by ‘admin’ account can also login with a specific password set by ‘admin’ account.
N
OTE
Do not forget the administrator’s password that was set for the first time. In case the password is lost,
contact your vendor.
N
OTE
The mouse is included. In case you need to replace it, it is highly recommended to choose well-known
major brands such as DELL, MICROSOFT, LOGITECH, or SAMSUNG.

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1.3.2 `System Shutdown and change password
Unplug the power cable from the back of the unit to power off the DVR.
The default password for ‘admin’account is none. Therefore, just click ‘Enter’button on the dial pad. If you changed the
password for ‘admin’ account, please type in the changed password to login.
N
OTE
User can type in the password using the virtual keyboard or the numeric buttons on the IR remote
controller.

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2EXPLANATION FOR EACH FUNCTION
2.1 Front Panel
[4CH Compact Case (W)270x(H)71x(D)215mm]
No.
Buttons
Functions
1 Menu
Exit Open system menu / Return to previous mode
2 Fast Rewind Button Forward Playback : Decrease the speed /
Reverse Playback : Increase the speed
3 Forward & Backward Play /
Pause Button
Forward play & Backward Play (Long Press) /
Pause (Short Press)
4 Fast Forward Button Forward Playback : Increase the speed /
Reverse Playback : Decrease the speed
5 Search
Instant Play (Press and hold) Go to search mode / Used to initiate Instant Reverse Playback
6 Book-Mark
Call Monitor (Press and hold)
Book-Mark /
Used to display full screen video of a selected spot out channel
7 PTZ
I-backup (Press and hold)
Bring up PTZ Camera control /
Used to initiate instant back up
8 Mode
Freeze(Press and hold)
Change screen mode /
Used to initiate Freeze function
9 USB Port USB port (Ver. 2.0) for mouse operation and backup device or
F/W update
10 LED Indicator Indicates system status
Power, Record, HDD and Remote Control
11
Instant Record
Emergency Recording
12
Enter Button
Select value or setting
13 Direction Button Move to the direction that user wants to select

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[4/8/16CH with DVD±RW (W)360x(H)66x(D)380mm]
No.
Buttons
Functions
1 Menu
Exit Open system menu / Return to previous mode
2 Fast Rewind Button Forward Playback : Decrease the speed /
Reverse Playback : Increase the speed
3 Forward & Backward Play /
Pause Button
Forward play & Backward Play (Long Press) /
Pause (Short Press)
4 Fast Forward Button Forward Playback : Increase the speed /
Reverse Playback : Decrease the speed
5 Search
Instant Play (Press and hold) Go to search mode / Used to initiate Instant Reverse Playback
6 Book-Mark
Call Monitor (Press and hold)
Book-Mark /
Used to display full screen video of a selected spot out channel
7 PTZ
I-backup (Press and hold)
Bring up PTZ Camera control /
Used to initiate instant back up
8 Mode
Freeze(Press and hold)
Change screen mode /
Used to initiate Freeze function
9 USB Port USB port (Ver. 2.0) for mouse operation and backup device or F/W
update
10 LED Indicator Indicates system status
Power, Record, HDD and Remote Control
11
Instant Record
Emergency Recording
12
Enter Button
Select value or setting
13 Direction Button Move to the direction that user wants to select
14
DVD
±
RW
DVD
±
RW : Open to use a pre-installed DVD
±
RW(Option)
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I- Backup (Instant Backup)
In playback mode, the user can press the “I-backup” button on the frontal keypad to configure both “start” and
“End” time. Once the “Start” and “End” time is set, click the “Start” button to start the backup process.

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2.1.1 DIRECTION Button
1) Live Display & Playback Mode
User can change channel number by using Left & Right arrow button.
User can change display mode by using Up & Down arrow button.
2) Menu Mode (when system menu displays)
To move to desired menu position
3) Pan & Tilt Mode (once PTZ Button is pressed)
To move connected camera to desired direction
4) Zoom & Focus Mode (when PTZ Button is pressed again)
User can control Zoom-In & Out by using Up & Down arrow button.
User can control Focus-In & Out by using Left & Right arrow button.
5) CALL Monitor Mode (once Call Monitor is pressed)
User can bring up the full screen out of spot out channels by using Up & Down arrow button.
2.1.2 ENTER Button
To select value or setting
2.1.3 EXIT Button
To exit the menu setup or return to previous mode
2.1.4 MENU Button
To set the system configuration according to user requirement
2.1.5 MODE (Press once) / FREEZE (Press and hold) Button
MODE (Press once): to select the Screen display mode
FREEZE (Press and hold): Screen display will be paused until the Freeze button is pressed again.
2.1.6 PTZ (Press Once) / I-BACK UP (Press and hold) Button
PTZ (Press once): Once pressed, DVR is changed to Pan & Tilt mode. User can control Pan & Tilt operation by using
Direction Button. If pressed again, DVR is changed to Zoom & Focus mode. User can control Zoom & Focus operation by
using Direction Button.
I-BACK UP (Press and hold): Press and hold to go to instant Back up mode.
2.1.7 INSTANT REC (Press once)
INSTANT REC (Press once): Used for emergency recording mode.
2.1.8 B-MARK (Press once) / CALL MON (Press and hold) button
Book-MARK (Press once): Used for bookmark.

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CALL Monitor (Press and hold to enable): Used to display a full screen video of a selected channel out of the assigned spot
out channels. During CALL Monitor mode, if you click “CLOSE” button at the bottom of the numeric panel, the spot out display
will go back to the previously programmed spot out mode.(CALL Monitor)
2.1.9 SEARCH (Press once) / INSTANT PLAY (Press and hold)
SEARCH (Press once): To search the recorded Video by time and date
INSTANT PLAY (Press and hold): Used to initiate Instant Reverse Playback. Refer to “Operation > Search recording Image”
for detailed image searching method.
2.1.10 IR Sensor Window (Remote Control Receiver)
To receive input signal from the IR remote control
2.1.11 DVD±RW
Open to use a pre-installed DVD±RW (Option)

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2.2 Rear Panel
[4CH Compact Case (W)270x(H)71x(D)215mm]
[4/8/16CH with DVD±RW (W)360x(H)66x(D)380mm]
4 BNC ports available on 4CH model and 8 BNC ports available on 8CH model
No.
Name
Description
1
Video-In
Camera (Supports NTSC/PAL)
2
Audio-In
Audio input device (with amplifier)
3
Audio-Out
Audio output device (with amplifier)
4 Video-Out Composite Monitor
5
Spot-Out
Composite Spot Monitor
6
RS-232 Port
RS-232 input device
7
USB Port
USB port (Ver 2.0) for mouse operation and backup Device or firmware update
8 VGA Port VGA Monitor
9
LAN Port
10/100 Ethernet connection terminal
10
Power Input
Power supply connection (Default : 12 V, 3.33A/6.67A)
11
Sensor Input
Sensor input
12 Alarm Output Alarm output
13
RS-485 Port
PTZ camera or external keyboard
14
Loop Out
Loop Out Port
15
MIC-In
MIC input device
16 HDMI Port HDMI Port Out
N
OTE
Carefully check whether the specification of the peripheral devices matches the DVR’s specification.

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2.2.1 Video-In
To connect the camera input to the corresponding channel marked on rear panel.
2.2.2 Audio-In
To connect audio input
2.2.3 Audio-Out
To connect audio output
2.2.4 Video-Out
To connect composite monitor
2.2.5 Spot-Out
The spot monitor can be used to display input images in automatic switching mode.
2.2.6 VGA-Out
To connect a VGA Monitor
2.2.7 HDMI-Out
To connect a HDMI Port Monitor
2.2.8 USB Port (Version 2.0)
1) To backup recorded Video by using USB storage device (USB Memory Stick or USB HDD)
2) Firmware upgrade
3) To connect a mouse for system navigation
2.2.9 LAN Port
To connect RJ-45 jack of LAN cable
Consult network administrator or the internet service provider for proper network setting.
2.2.10 NTSC / PAL Selection
NTSC/ PAL is automatically selected when the system boots up.
*Please connect cameras to DVR prior to booting up.
2.2.11 RS-485 Terminal Block
Connect RS-485 cable for the control of PTZ camera or external keyboard controller
N
OTE
Camera Input voltage level is 1Vp-p±10%.
N
OTE
Use of audio output with an amplifier is recommended

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2.2.12 Sensor Terminal Block
Connect sensors
2.2.13 Alarm Terminal Block
Connect various alarm devices controlled by relay output
2.2.14 Power Input
Before connecting the power cord to the system, check if the power is in accordance with the system specification.
N
OTE
Support both N/O (Normal Open) and N/C (Normal Close) type of sensors. If connected sensor is not
functioning, ensure wiring is correct. The connection method may differ according to the type of P/T/Z
controller. Enquire to your vendor for guidance.

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2.3 IR Remote Controller
In order to use IR Remote Controller, the ID of the IR Remote Controller must be same as the ID of the DVR.
(Default ID # for DVR and IR Remote Controller is “1”.)
If you have more than two DVRs, you are able to control them individually with just one remote controller by setting up
‘Remote ID’. (The Remote ID is adjustable from ‘1’ up to ‘8’.)
The function buttons of the IR Remote Controller are as below.
No.
Functions
1 Instant (Emergency) Recording Button
2
Numeric Button
3
Auto-Sequence Button on Live Display Mode
4
Freeze Button
5 Call Monitor Button
6
Channel Selection Button
7
Instant (Emergency) Playback Button
8
Search Button
9 OK (Select) Button
10
Audio Mute Button
11 Playback Button on Search Mode
(Fast Backward/Playback/Stop/Fast Forward)
12
Exit Button
13 Display Mode Button
14
Zoom Button
15
PIP Mode Button
16
Bookmark Button
17 Zoom In & Out Button / Volume(+ & -) Button
18
Backup Button
19
PTZ Button
20
Direction Button (Up/Down/Right/Left)
21 Menu Button
22
ID Select Button (DVR1 ~ DVR8)

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3OPERATION
3.1 User Log-in
Check the power connection. The system can be used after power-on.
The DVR has various setting categories. The administrator can set the system password and <User> to prevent unauthorized
changes to setting values and alteration of recorded file.
Enter the <Admin> or <User> password which had been set by using the virtual keyboard.
N
OTE
1) <LOGIN> window will be permanently displayed in monitor as above picture until user logs in with the
right ID and password.
2) If it is set as Auto Log-In, DVR does not require LOG-IN. (Please refer to 4.1.2 User.)

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3.2 Live Display Mode
3.2.1 Channel Selection
Real-time live image can be seen by easy button operation after power-on.
The images can be seen on real-time by 1, 4, 9, 16 and PIP screen. Whenever the up/down arrow button on the front panel or
IR remote controller is pressed, the screen will be sequentially changed.
[1 Ch] [4 Ch]
[9 Ch] [16 Ch]
[PIP Mode]
To select channel by mouse, click the left mouse button on the desired channel. To return to previous screen mode, click the
left mouse button again.
N
OTE
To properly select a channel using the mouse, the user is required to perform a slow and clear click of the
left mouse button.