RHINO Mercury User manual

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DVR Mercury
User Manual
Distributed by RhinoCo Technology

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CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN COVERS.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN COVERS.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED S
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ERVICE PERSONNEL.
Note
Note
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY FOR EFFECTIVE AND SAFE USAGE
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY FOR EFFECTIVE AND SAFE USAGE
OF THE DEVICE.
OF THE DEVICE.
This equipment had been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment.
Please beware of the following precautions before installing the DVR.
•Avoid any place with moisture, dust, or soot.
•Avoid any place with direct sunlight or heating appliances.
•Keep the product away from electric shock or magnetic substances.
•Avoid high or low temperature.
(Recommended operation temperature is between 0°C ~ 40°C).
•Do not place any conductive material through the ventilation.
•Turn off the system before installation.
•Ensure enough space for cable connections.
•Place the system on a solid surface with sufficient air ventilation.
Avoid any surface that vibrates.
•Placing the system near electronic devices such as radio or TV may cause breakdown
to the product.
•Do not disassemble the product without an assistance from the manufacturer.
•Do not place any heavy object on the system.

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CHAPTER 1. KEY FEATURES
CHAPTER 2. PACKING DETAILS
CHAPTER 3. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
CHAPTER 4. INSTALLATION
CHAPTER 5. OPERATION
5.1 FACTORY DEFAULT
5.2 FRONT PANEL CONTROL
FUNCTION
5.2.1 MULTI DISPLAY
5.2.2 PIP DISPLAY
5.2.3 AUTO DISPLAY
5.2.4 TRIPLEX DISPLAY
5.2.5 DVR INFORMATION
5.2.6 RECORD
5.2.7 SEARCH & PLAYBACK
5.3 REMOTE CONTROLLER
5.3.1 REMOTE CONTROL
FUNCTION
5.3.2 MUTE
5.3.3 DIGITAL ZOOM
5.3.4 PTZ CONTROL
5.3.5 BACKUP
5.3.6.1 CD-RW BACKUP
5.3.6.2 USB BACKUP
Contents
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CHAPTER 6. SETUP MENU
6.1 LANGUAGE
6.2 SYSTEM SETUP
6.2.1 HDD SETUP
6.2.2 PASSWORD SETUP
6.2.3 CHANNEL NAME SETUP
6.2.4 DATE/TIME SETUP
6.2.5 BEEP & PTZ SETUP
6.2.6 SYSTEM RESET
6.3 DISPLAY SETUP
6.3.1 BLANK CHANNEL SETUP
6.3.2 PIP CHANNEL SETUP
6.3.3 ADJUST CHANNEL SETUP
6.3.4 VIDEO SIGNAL TYPE
6.3.5 SEQUENCE
6.3.6 BOUNDARY COLOR
6.3.7 BLANK COLOR
6.4 EVENT SETUP
6.4.1 RECORD TIME
6.4.2 SENSOR IN
6.4.3 EVENT ACTION
6.4.4 MOTION SETUP
6.5 RECORD SETUP
6.5.1 RECORD TYPE
6.5.2 RECORD SPEED
6.5.3 RECORD QUALITY
6.5.4 PB SPEED
6.5.5 CHANNEL ENABLE
6.5.6 AUDIO SETUP
6.5.7 SCEHDULE SETUP
6.6 NETWORK SETUP
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CHAPTER 7. SPECIFICATIONS
CHAPTER 8. NETWORK CLIENT
VIEWER MANUAL
8.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT
8.2 NETWORK ENVIRONMENT
8.3 NETWORK VIEWER
INSTALLATION
8.4 NAMES & FUNCTIONS
8.5 OPERATION
10.5.1 LIVE VIEW MODE
10.5.2 PLAYBACK MODE
10.5.3 DRIVE SCAN MODE
10.5.4 FILE PLAY MODE
10.5.5 CD PLAY MODE
CHAPTER 9. Q & A
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Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is the latest in surveillance technology that offers full digital recording,
remote surveillance access, remote device control and more. The DVR system is a computerized
surveillance system that combines all the features of a traditional videotape system by integrating a color
quad processor, motion sensors, multiplexer, pan & tilt controls, time-lapse recorder and accessories to
one unit. DVR images are stored on a Hard Disk Drive (HDD). This not only preserves the picture quality
in its original state, but also allows fast data retrieval and larger storage capacity.
Unlike time-laps VCRs and low-end DVRs, Triplex DVRs allow playback of recorded video footage and
remote access through internet while in recording mode simultaneously. DVRs are used in mission
critical environments where security systems are on and it would be dangerous for the security officer to
turn off recording just to view recorded data.
Our new Triplex DVRs can meet any required request from the industry and the customers with high
quality and reliability, which will satisfy all of you and bring a big smile to you.
Overview
CHAPTER 1. KEY FEATURES
The common features of 16CH Triplex PC-look DVR Board
• Real-time 480 fps live display & 120 fps recording / playback
•All functions operated by IR remote controller
• Triplex function : simultaneous recording, playback, backup and network transmission
• Real time single or multi-screen display
• 1 CH audio function
• 720 x 480 digital video recordings and high clear video quality in MJPEG
• Live camera viewing; no delay
• Various types of display modes such as Full, CIF, PIP and Auto-Switch
• Independent color adjustment of each camera
• Hidden camera function
• Multiple language OSD supported
• Stores large amounts of video on Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
• Motion and event recording supported
• Easy retrieval of recordings organized by date, time and event
• Search by date/time list, event list, date/time.
• Multi-screen playback
• Pan/ Tilt/ Zoom camera control by RS-485 communication port
• User-friendly GUI (Graphic User Interface) & easy to operation
• Remote control through any PC with internet (The network viewer program provided)
• Self-diagnose system : error checking and restoring function
• Little or no maintenance
• Optional VGA output

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Operation
•Display, Playback, Recording, Network and transmission simultaneously
•Real time single or multi-screen display
•Triplex display (8ch Live & 8ch playback display)
•Pan& Tilt, 2X digital zoom and 3 PIP display
•Easy operation by IR remote controller
•Hidden camera option (covert)
•User-friendly setup menu and operation
Playback
•Multi-screen playback (Full, Quad, 6/ 8/ 9/ 16split)
•Search by date / time list, event list and data / time
•Select playback speed mode
Recording
•Recording quality level to be adjusted
•Camera frame rate can be set by user
•The recording speed of max. 100 images per second
•Manual, schedule and event (motion, alarm) recording
•Select of the recording image size (EACH / CIF)
•1 channel audio recording
Network
•Live and playback viewing and recording with exclusive client viewer
•Remote control via a networked PC with the exclusive client viewer
•(The viewer software provided in the package.)
•Flexible connections - 10/ 100 Mbps Ethernet / ADSL

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Audio
•1 channel audio recording in real time
•Audio channel setup for each channel
BACKUP
•Remote backup on a networked PC with the exclusive client viewer
•CD-RW backup
•USB 2.0 backup (Video file & Still image backup)
General
•Built-in hardware Watchdog
•S-Video output
•Alarm In/Out, RS-485, RS-232 Connections
•Multiple Languages
•VGA output for PC monitor (Optional)

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Contents
Please make sure the following parts are included with the main DVR when you open the product package.
Parts Quantity
DVR Unit 1 pc
User’s Guide Book 1 pc
Power Cord
Remote Controller
Batteries
1 pc
1 pc
2 pcs
Remote
Controller
User’s Guide
Batteries
CHAPTER 2. PACKING DETAILS
LAN Cable
Installation CD
Installation CD
LAN Cable 1 pc 1 pc
Note
Note
PLEASE READ THIS GUIDE BOOK THOROUGHLY FOR EFFECTIVE AND SAFE
PLEASE READ THIS GUIDE BOOK THOROUGHLY FOR EFFECTIVE AND SAFE
USAGE OF THE DEVICE.
USAGE OF THE DEVICE.
This equipment had been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment.
Power Cord
Remote Controller Sensor 1 pc
8 Camera Input BNC 2 pcs
Remote Controller Sensor
Camera Input BNC
DVR Control Unit

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CHAPTER 3. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
1. Power Inlet
2. Monitor Output
3. Remote Controller Sensor Input
4. LAN Port
5. Camera Input BNC for Camera 9~16 (15 Pin D-Sub Connector)
6. Alarm In/Out & RS-485 (25 Pin D-Sub Connector)
7. Camera Input BNC for Camera 1~8 (15 Pin D-Sub Connector)
8. Audio Input
9. Audio Output
10. Power Switch
11. VGA Output (Optional)
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CHAPTER 4. INSTALLATION
4.1 Total Connection Diagram
Monitor
16 Cameras
1 Alarm Out
VCR
Camcorder
You can use general home TV sets as CCTV monitors.
Note
Note
16 Sensor Inputs
……….
……….
DISPLAY
BACKUP
PC Monitor
CD-RW
NETWORK
Network Viewer
PC
Internet
1 Audio In/Out

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PTZ Camera & Sensor Connection Diagram
1) Camera Input (15 Pin D-Sub Connector provided)
You can connect 16 cameras to this port using 2 pieces of camera input connectors
that are provided in the package.
1) Camera Input 2) Alarm In/Out
& RS-485 3) VGA
Please make sure again 2 pieces of camera input connectors are included
with the main DVR when you open the product package.
Please refer to page # 13.
Note
Note All functions are operated by IR remote controller only.
4.2 Individual Connection

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3) VGA (15 Pin D-Sub Connector)
2) Alarm In/Out & RS-485 (25 Pin D-Sub Connector)
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14151617182021222325 24 19
Sensor Input
GND
Alarm Out COM
Alarm Out NO
Alarm Out NC
24 485A
25 485B
Description
17 ~ 20
21
22
23
1 ~ 16
No
12345
6789
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1112131415
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Description
2
3
4 ~ 12
13
1
No
VSYNC (Vertical Sync.)
Reserved
GREEN (Green Video [75ohm, 0.7Vp-p])
BLUE (Blue Video [75ohm, 0.7Vp-p])
Reserved
HSYNC or CSYNC (Horizontal or Composite Sync.)
RED (Red Video [75ohm, 0.7Vp-p])

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CHAPTER 5. OPERATION
5.1 FACTORY DEFAULT
Main Menu
English
Language Sub Menu
HDD Setup ON
Password Setup
Channel Name Setup
Date / Time Setup
Beep & PTZ Setup
System Setup
Display Setup
Event Setup
Record Setup
Network Setup
Overwrite ON
Record OSD OFF
Select 1111
Input ON
Live ON
PB ON
Live ON
PB YY/ MM/ DD
Type PELCO-D
PAN / TILT 3
PTZ Speed 9600 BPS
Baud Rate ON
Record Beep ON
HDD Fail
Blank Channel Setup
PIP Channel Setup
Adjust Channel Setup
Sequence
Boundary
Blank
CH1 ~ CH16 OFF
CH 1
Main CH 2
Sub 1 CH 3
Sub 2
Sub 3 CH 4
Channel CH 1
50
CON 50
HUE 50
BRI
COL 50
1 sec
White
Blue
Rec. Time
Sensor In
Event Action
Motion Setup
30 sec
N.O ON
Alarm Out BEEP + OSD
Sensor OSD
Video Loss
Motion OFF
CH 1
Channel 9
Sensitivity
Area Full
Quality
PB Speed
Audio Setup
Schedule Setup
Type
Rec. Speed
Channel Enables
EACH
60 F/S
Level 3
AUTO
CH1 ~ CH16 ON
Channel CH 1
Display ON
Schedule OFF
Day Daily
Network ID
Password
Bypass OFF
12345678
00000000

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5.2 FRONT PANEL CONTROL FUNCTION
5.2.1 MULTI DISPLAY
Users can enjoy this “MULTI DISPLAY” functions in any mode.
It converts to 16 channel live display on the screen as below by pressing MULTI button.
* To convert to live display, press MULTI button in any mode.
You can surf 13 CH / 9 CH / 8 CH / 6 CH display by pressing MULTU button repeatedly.
[ 13 CH display Mode] [ 9 CH display Mode]
[ 6 CH display Mode]
[ 8 CH display Mode]

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You can select PIP ( Picture In Picture ) options by pressing PIP button repeatedly. PIP mode offers a
convenient way of monitoring multiple channels while focusing more attention on a particular channel. It
has a main video channel view and up to 3 small video channel views on the screen.
You can surf 1 PIP/ 2 PIPs/ 3 PIPs mode with 4 positions by pressing PIP button repeatedly.
To release this mode, press MULTI button on the front panel.
[ 1PIP ] [ 2 PIPs ] [ 3 PIPs ]
5.2.2 PIP DISPLAY

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5.2.3 AUTO SEQUENCE DISPLAY
If you select Auto Sequence mode, channels will be switched automatically among 17 types of display in the
order of “CH 1-CH 2-CH3- …- CH 15- CH 16-16 channel mode” and keep the order until you press MULTI
button. The DVR skips channels with no video.
You can find that the DVR indicates “AUTO” in the upper left of the screen in this mode.
To release this mode, press AUTO button again.
[ CH 1 ] [ CH 3 ][ CH 2 ]
[ CH 15][ CH 16 ][ 16 CH CIF Mode ]
[…….]
It indicates current status is in “Auto Sequence mode”.

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5.2.4 TRIPLEX DISPLAY
You can experience new triplex function (simultaneous recording, playback and network transmission)
with our new line of Digital Video Recorders.
It enables you to convert playback mode to live mode directly without any delay.
[ 16CH Playback]
[ Triplex Mode -1] [ Triplex Mode -2]
Date/Time in white means current real-time.
Date/Time in green means playback date/time.
- Press TRI button on the front panel in playback mode
and then you will see 8 channel live display mode
and playback mode with each channel 1~8 as below.
- Press TRI button three times repeatedly, it returns to
16ch playback mode.
- To surf the other 8 channel live display and playback
with each channel 9~16, press Up/Down button in the
remote controller.
- If you press channel button in this mode, you can see
the full channel video of playback mode in the screen.
- To exit to live display mode, press MULTI button or
TRI button again.

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[ 16CH Live Display]
[ Triplex Mode - 1 ] [ Triplex Mode - 2 ]
- Press TRI button on the front panel in live display
mode and you will see 8 channel live display and 8
channel playback with no video as below.
Because the DVR has no playback videos at that time.
- Press TRI button three times repeatedly, it returns
to 16ch playback mode with no videos.
- To surf the other 8 channel live display and playback
with each channel 9~16, press Up/Down button in the
remote controller.
- To return to live display mode, press Multi button or
TRI button again.
It shows no videos in black because of no playback.

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5.2.5 DVR INFORMATION
It shows all information about the DVR system like HDD, CD-RW, USB and software version in live
display mode. You can access to system information easily just by pressing INFO (Information) button.
1) MASTER
- Model : It shows the model no. of Master HDD.
- Size : It shows the size of Master HDD.
- Rec. : It means the capacity of used HDD.
- Over : It means how many times the HDD is overwritten.
2) SLAVE
- Model : It shows the model no. of Master HDD.
- Size : It shows the size of Master HDD.
- Rec. : It means the capacity of used HDD.
- Over : It means how many times the HDD is overwritten.
3) CD-RW
- It shows the model no. of CD-RW installed in the DVR.
4) USB
- It shows USB detection and USB capacity for data backup in the DVR.
5) Version
- It shows current software version of the DVR.
• To exit from this menu, press INFO (Information) button again.