Revo RE16DVR2 User manual

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About This Document
This document contains instructions for DVR configuration and operation.
Package Contents
The package contains the following:
Digital Video Recorder
Power Cord
Quick User Guide (This Document)
Software CD (User’s Manual included)
Rack-mount Kit
Assembly Screws for Adding Hard Disk Drives
SATA Cables
Infrared Remote Control
USB Mouse
Notice
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
The information contained herein is to be considered for reference only.
The software included in this product contains some Open Sources. You may obtain the complete corresponding
source code from us. See the Open Source Guide on the software CD (OpenSourceGuide\OpenSourceGuide.pdf).
Warning
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: 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.
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.

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Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
soft cloth for cleaning.
4. Attachments
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 or other personal injury.
5. Water and/or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
6. Ventilation
Place this equipment only in an upright position. This equipment has an open-frame Switching Mode Power
Supply (SMPS), which can cause a fire or electric shock if anything is inserted through the ventilation holes on
the side of the equipment.
7. Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand or table. The equipment may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult, and serious damage to the equipment. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's
instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
This equipment and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the equipment and cart combination to overturn.
8. 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 or local power company.
9. Power Cords
Operator or installer must remove power and TNV connections before handling the equipment.
10. Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.
11. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
12. Objects and Liquids
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the equipment.
13. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
14. Damage requiring Service
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
A.When the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. If liquid is spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment.
C. If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
D.If the equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the equipment to its normal operation.
E. If the equipment has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
F. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance ─this indicates a need for service.

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15. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result
in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
16. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the equipment is in proper operating condition.
17. Field Installation
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to all local codes.
18. Correct Batteries
Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to
the instructions.
19. Tmra
A manufacturer’s maximum recommended ambient temperature (Tmra) for the equipment must be specified
so that the customer and installer may determine a suitable maximum operating environment for the equipment.
20. Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment
may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
21. Reduced Air Flow
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.
22. Mechanical Loading
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not caused by uneven mechanical
loading.
23. Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to connection of the equipment to supply circuit and the effect that overloading
of circuits might have on over current protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment
nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
24. Reliable Earthing (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 (e.g., use of power strips).
Disposal
WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the
end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please
separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details
of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should
not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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Specifications
Video
Signal Format NTSC or PAL (Auto Detect)
Video Input Composite: 16 looping inputs, 1 Vp-p, auto-terminating, 75 Ohms
Monitor Outputs HDMI: 1 HDMI
VGA: 1
SPOT: 1 BNC, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ohms
Video Resolution HDMI: 1920x1080, 1440x900, 1280x1024
VGA: 1920x1080, 1440x900, 1280x1024
Composite (SPOT): 720x480 (NTSC), 720x576 (PAL)
Record Speed 480ips (NTSC), 400ips (PAL) @ D1 (Real-time)
Playback Speed 480ips (NTSC), 400ips (PAL) @ CIF (Full Duplex)
Inputs/Outputs
Alarm Input 16 terminal, programmable as NC or NO, 2.4V (NC) or 0.3V (NO) threshold,
5VDC
Alarm Output 2 relay output, programmable as NC or NO, 2A@125VAC, 1A@30VDC
Alarm Reset Input 1 TTL, terminal block
Internal Buzzer 80dB at 10cm
Network Connectivity 10/100Mbps, 1Gbps Ethernet (RJ-45)
Audio Input RCA Input: 4 Line In
Audio Output RCA Output: 1, Line Out
Text Input POS Interface, ATM Interface
Connectors
Video Input Composite: 16 BNC
Video Loop Composite: 16 BNC (Auto Terminating)
Monitor Output HDMI: 1 HDMI
VGA: 1 VGA
SPOT (Composite): 1 BNC
Audio In 4 RCA connector
Audio Out 1 RCA connector
Alarm Input/Output Terminal Blocks
Ethernet Port RJ-45
eSATA Port eSATA
RS232 Serial Port Two-connector terminal block
RS485 Serial Port Two-connector terminal block
IR Port 1 Remote Control
USB Port 2 (USB 2.0)
Storage
Primary Storage SATA hard disk drive (up to 4) (up to 3 with an internal DVD RW drive)
Secondary Storage eSATA hard disk drive, Built-in DVD RW drive, USB hard disk drive or flash drive
General
Dimensions 16.9" (W) x 3.5" (H) x 15.7" (D) (430mm x 88mm x 400mm)
Unit Weight 14.20 lbs. (6.44kg)
Shipping Weight 21.20 lbs. (9.62kg)
Shipping Dimensions 23.2" (W) x 11.4" (H) x 21.3" (D) (590mm x 290mm x 540mm)
Operating Temperature 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Operating Humidity 0% to 90%
Power 100 to 240 VAC, 1.2 – 0.6 A, 60/50Hz
Power Consumption Max. 70W
Approvals FCC, UL, CB, CE

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Table of Contents
Installation ........................................................................................................................................7
Video Input....................................................................................................................................7
Video Loop Through .....................................................................................................................7
Audio In/Out..................................................................................................................................7
eSATA Port...................................................................................................................................8
Alarm Input/Output........................................................................................................................8
RS485 Port ...................................................................................................................................8
RS232 Port ...................................................................................................................................8
Factory Reset Switch....................................................................................................................9
Video Out......................................................................................................................................9
Network Port .................................................................................................................................9
Power Cord Connector .................................................................................................................9
Configuration ..................................................................................................................................10
Front Panel Buttons and LEDs ...................................................................................................10
IR Remote Control ......................................................................................................................12
Turning on the Power .................................................................................................................12
Shutting down the System ..........................................................................................................12
Initial Unit Setup..........................................................................................................................13
Setup Wizard ..............................................................................................................................14
Operation........................................................................................................................................18
Live Monitoring ...........................................................................................................................18
Searching Video .........................................................................................................................19
Remote Program ............................................................................................................................21
REVO Remote ............................................................................................................................21
REVO Remote Pro .....................................................................................................................22
REVO Mobile ..............................................................................................................................23

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Installation
No special tools are required to install the DVR. Refer to the installation manuals for the other items that make
up part of your system.
Your DVR can be used with either NTSC or PAL equipment.
NOTE: You cannot mix NTSC and PAL equipment. For example you cannot use a PAL camera and an
NTSC monitor.
< 16-Channel DVR rear panel >
Video Input Video Loop Through Audio In/Out eSATA Port
Alarm Input/Output RS485 Port RS232 Port Factory Reset Switch
Video Out Network Port Power Cord Connector
Video Input
Connect the coaxial cables from the video sources to the BNC Video In connectors.
Video Loop Through
If you would like to connect your video source to another device, you can use the Loop BNC connectors.
NOTE: The Loop BNC connectors are auto terminated. Do NOT connect a cable to the Loop BNC unless it
is connected to a terminated device because it will cause poor quality video.
Audio In/Out
NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit recording audio.
The DVR does not have amplified audio output, so you will need a speaker with an amplifier. The
DVR does not have a pre-amplifier for audio input, so the audio input should be from an amplified
source, not directly from a microphone.
Your DVR can record audio from up to four sources. If supported, connect the audio
sources to Audio In 1, Audio In 2, Audio In 3 and Audio In 4 as needed using RCA
jacks. Connect Audio Out to your amplifier.

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eSATA Port
CAUTION: Do NOT connect or disconnect eSATA devices while the DVR power is on. The
DVR must be powered down to connect or disconnect eSATA devices. Power up
eSATA devices so they are ready for operation before powering up the DVR. Power
down eSATA devices after powering down the DVR and then disconnect eSATA
devices.
CAUTION: If the eSATA device is shut down while the device is operating, the DVR system
might not operate normally.
Alarm Input/Output
AI 1 to 16 (Alarm-In): You can use external devices to signal the DVR to react to events. Mechanical or electrical
switches can be wired to the AI (Alarm-In) and GND (Ground) connectors. The threshold voltage of electrical
switches for NC (Normally Closed) is above 2.4V and for NO (Normally Open) is below 0.3V, and should be
stable at least 0.5 seconds to be detected. The voltage range of alarm input is from 0V to 5V.
GND (Ground): Connect the ground side of the Alarm input and/or alarm output to the GND connector.
NOTE: All the connectors marked GND are common.
NC/NO (Relay Alarm Outputs): The DVR can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect
the device to the C(Common) and NC (Normally Closed) or Cand NO (Normally Open) connectors. NC/NO is
a relay output which sinks 2A@125VAC and 1A@30VDC.
ARI (Alarm Reset In): An external signal to the Alarm Reset In can be used to reset both the Alarm Out signal
and the DVR’s internal buzzer. Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the ARI (Alarm Reset In) and
GND (Ground) connectors. The threshold voltage is below 0.3V and should be stable at least 0.5 seconds to
be detected. Connect the wires to the ARI and GND connectors.
RS485 Port
RS232 Port
An eSATA port is provided to connect external storage devices for recording video. Connect the
external eSATA hard disk drive (RAID) cable to the eSATA port.
NOTE: To make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip,
press and hold the button and insert the wire in the hole below
the button. After releasing the button, tug gently on the wire
to make certain it is connected. To disconnect a wire, press
and hold the button above the wire and pull out the wire.
The DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a suitable control
keyboard, using RS485 half-duplex serial communications signals. The RS485 connector can also
be used to control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. Connect RX+/TX+ and RX-/TX- of the control
system to the P+ and N– (respectively) of the DVR.
An RS232 port is provided to connect a remote control keyboard.