Rifatron MV-1648 User manual

Version 1.8
MV Series
USER’S GUIDE
RIFATRON

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FCC Compliance Statement
Model Name: MV Series (MV-1648, MV-1624, MV-824, MV-424).
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is Subject to the following
two conductions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operations.
WARNING
- Unauthorized reproduction of all or part of this manual is strictly prohibited.
- The figures in this manual are for illustration purposes only (may differ from the actual
product).
- The specifications and design of the product are subject to change without prior notice
for purposes of quality improvement.
CAUTIONS
To get the best use out of the product, be sure to read the cautions before using the
product. For safety, please take note of the following:
zInstructions before using the product
1. To prevent electric shock when installing, moving, or opening the DVR
and peripheral devices, connect and disconnect the cables as instructed.
All cables must be connected to grounded power outlets.
2. If the product is installed near a power outlet, make sure it can be
unplugged easily.
3. Do not use the DVR in water or in wet places.
4. Keep the vinyl packing materials used for the DVR or other peripheral
devices out of reach of children (may cause suffocation).
zInstallation Environment of the DVR
1. Maintain the following conditions: operating temperature of 0˚C ~ 30˚C;
operating humidity of 10% ~ 80%
2. Install the DVR in a safe place that is free from external vibration.
3. Install the DVR in a well-ventilated place.
4. To protect the hard disk from data loss and breakdown, install the DVR
away from magnetic materials.
5. When using a rack other than the standard one, use a separate table with
sufficient spacing, i.e., 60cm from the floor, 50cm from the ceiling, and
20cm from the side and back walls and other objects.

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zSafety Notes on the DVR
1. When installing additional boards and HDD, separate the power cable and
turn OFF power supplied to the DVR completely.
2. Keep the product away from heat-generating devices such as heaters.
3. Do not use a damaged power cord.
4. To prevent problems due to magnetic interference and electric surge, use
only grounded cables and power outlets.
5. If the power cord is connected, do not touch the power unit (if the power
cord is connected, electric current is still flowing internally even after the
switch is turned OFF).
6. Do not place a heavy object on top of the product.
7. Do not drop a conductive object in the ventilation holes.
8. Allot sufficient space for system cabling.
9. Use only the parts indicated in the manual. Do not disassemble, repair, or
modify the product without permission.
10. Incorrect system setup may cause malfunction.
11. Shut down the system normally as instructed in the manual
zSafety Notes on the Lithium Battery
1. Replace lithium batteries as instructed to avoid danger.
2. Dispose of used lithium batteries properly.
※Warnings and Cautions are indicated as follows:
Possible injury or product damage
Risk of minor injury or product damage

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STANDALONE
C/O/N/T/E/N/T/S
MV-1648 Series
FCC Compliance Statement ....................................................................... 1
WARNING................................................................................................ 1
CAUTIONS ............................................................................................... 1
C/O/N/T/E/N/T/S........................................................................................ 3
Chapter 1. Introduction........................................................................... 7
1-1 About the Product ..................................................................................................7
1-2 Major Features .......................................................................................................7
1-3 Components...........................................................................................................9
Chapter 2. Installation and Connection............................................... 10
2-1 Name and Features of Each Part .........................................................................10
2-1-1 Front Part ................................................................................ 10
2-1-2 Back Part ................................................................................ 12
2-2 Installation and Connection ..................................................................................14
2-2-1 Basic Connection ..................................................................... 14
2-2-2 Connection of Other Devices ..................................................... 15
Chapter 3. Operation and Setup Tools................................................ 17
3-1 Remote Controller ................................................................................................17
3-2 Mouse ..................................................................................................................20
Chapter 4. System Operation............................................................... 21
4-1 Starting and Exiting the System ...........................................................................21
4-1-1 Starting the System ................................................................... 21
4-1-2 Exiting the System .................................................................... 21
4-2 Monitoring ............................................................................................................21
4-2-1 Screen Division and Automatic Screen Conversion ....................... 21
4-2-2 Menus in Monitoring Mode ......................................................... 22
4-2-3 Moving the recording status window ........................................... 23
4-3 System Login .......................................................................................................23
4-3-1 User Account ........................................................................... 23
4-3-2 Login ...................................................................................... 24
4-3-3 Logout .................................................................................... 24
4-4 Audio Recording and Playback ............................................................................25
4-4-1 Setting up the Audio Recording .................................................. 25
4-4-2 Audio Live ............................................................................... 25
4-5 Viewing System Information and Changing the Display Setup....................................25
4-5-1 System Information ................................................................... 26
4-5-2 Channel Grouping ..................................................................... 26
4-5-3 Controlling the Screen Brightness ............................................... 27
4-5-4 Adjusting the Screen Contrast .................................................... 27
4-5-5 Adjusting the Hue ..................................................................... 27
4-5-6 Adjusting Saturation .................................................................. 27
4-5-7 Adjusting Sharpness ................................................................. 27
4-5-8 Camera Control ........................................................................ 27

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4-5-9 TV Control ............................................................................... 28
4-5-10 Display/Hide Camera Name...................................................... 28
4-5-11 Adjusting the Screen Border ..................................................... 28
4-6 Spot Control .........................................................................................................29
4-7 Relay Out .............................................................................................................29
4-8 Playback...............................................................................................................29
4-8-1 Shifting to Playback Mode ......................................................... 29
4-8-2 Playback Menu ......................................................................... 29
4-8-3 Smart search ........................................................................... 29
4-8-4 Multi-Time ............................................................................... 30
4-8-5 Multi-Day ................................................................................ 32
4-8-6 Multi-Channel .......................................................................... 32
4-8-7 Playback and Control of Playback Speed ..................................... 33
4-8-8 Playback on a divided screen ..................................................... 34
4-8-9 Audio Playback ........................................................................ 34
4-8-10 Event Playback ....................................................................... 34
4-8-11 Go To The Date & Time ........................................................... 34
4-8-12 Go To The First ...................................................................... 35
4-8-13 Go To The Last ....................................................................... 35
4-9 Log List.................................................................................................................36
4-9-1 Log Types ............................................................................... 36
4-9-2 Viewing the System Log ............................................................ 37
4-10 Recording...........................................................................................................38
4-10-1 Recording Types ..................................................................... 38
4-10-2 Recording Setup ..................................................................... 38
4-10-3 Viewing the Recording Status ................................................... 38
4-10-4 Starting and Stopping Record All .............................................. 39
4-11 Search................................................................................................................40
4-11-1 Selecting the Search Mode ...................................................... 40
4-11-2 Selecting the Search Method .................................................... 40
4-11-3 Search using the file list........................................................... 40
4-11-4 Multi-Channel Search .............................................................. 41
4-11-5 Multi-Time Search .................................................................. 41
4-11-6 Multi-Day Search .................................................................... 42
4-12 Backup ...............................................................................................................43
4-12-1 Backup in Real-time Monitoring Mode ....................................... 43
4-12-2 Backup in Search Mode ........................................................... 43
4-12-3 Backup in Log Mode ............................................................... 43
4-12-4 Backup in Playback Mode ........................................................ 44
4-12-5 Common Backup Process ........................................................ 44
4-13 Snapshot ............................................................................................................46
4-14 Print....................................................................................................................46
4-15 PTZ Camera Control ..........................................................................................46
4-15-1 Conditions for Using the PTZ Features ...................................... 46
4-15-2 Shifting to PTZ Mode ............................................................... 47
4-15-3 PTZ Control ............................................................................ 47
Chapter 5. System Setup...................................................................... 49
5-1 Main Setup ...........................................................................................................49
5-1-1 Starting the Main Setup ............................................................. 49

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5-1-2 Data Selection (Data 1 ~ Data 4)................................................ 49
5-1-3 Shifting to Recording Setup Mode .............................................. 50
5-1-4 Saving the Recording Setting ..................................................... 51
5-1-5 Recording Setup ....................................................................... 51
5-1-6 Recording Schedule .................................................................. 60
5-1-7 System .................................................................................... 63
5-1-8 Storage ................................................................................... 70
5-1-9 NTP ........................................................................................ 76
5-1-10 Advanced .............................................................................. 82
5-2 Additional Setup ...................................................................................................84
5-2-1 Selecting the Additional Setup Menu ........................................... 84
5-2-2 PTZ setup ................................................................................ 84
5-2-3 Network setup .......................................................................... 86
A/P/P/E/N/D/I/X....................................................................................... 90
1. PTZ Camera Protocol................................................................ 90
2. Recommended HDD.................................................................. 90
3. Recommended USB2.0 Device................................................. 90
4. Memory Stick............................................................................. 91
5. 2.5’’ Potable USB HDD.............................................................. 91
6. CD-RW, DVD-RW ....................................................................... 91
7. IEEE1394 Exterial Storage........................................................ 91
8. DAT(Interior/Exterior)................................................................ 91

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Chapter 1. Introduction
1-1 About the Product
The MV series is a digital video monitoring equipment that can monitor, record, play, and
transmit video contents using 16, 8, or 4 cameras. Using the front buttons, remote
controller, and mouse, the user can control the equipment. The MV series boasts of
strong networking capabilities such as remote monitoring and remote configuration. Up
to 480 or 240 fps can be recorded; the following functions are also supported:
As a digital image monitoring equipment that can display images inputted from up to 16
cameras, iMDVRS-1648(S)/1624(S) digitally records high-quality images using various
video recording modes and displays them as clean quality images.
For users’ convenience, front touch pad, remote controller, and mouse are provided.
Powerful network functions including remote monitoring and remote system setup
modification are also supported.
The maximum recording frame rate for MV Series is 480fps/240fps.
1-2 Major Features
zStable Standalone DVR (Embedded Linux)
zVideo output
- Monitor Output : 1 BNC, 1 VGA
- Loop Output : 16 BNC
- Spot Output : 1 BNC
z480/240fps display/simultaneous operation of video recording/playback
- 480fps : MV-1648
- 240fps : MV-824/424
Resolution
- NTSC : 352×240, 704×240, 704×480
- PAL : 352×288, 704×288, 704×576
zCompression type : MPEG4 (video) / G.726 (audio)
zBackup/Copy – Ethernet, IEEE1394, USB2.0
zSystem operation – Front Button / Remote controller / Network / USB2.0
mouse / Key controller
zAudio Input
- 16 channel : MV-1648
- 8 channel : MV-824
- 4 channel : MV-424

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zVarious network interfaces
- Cable modem, Ethernet , ADSL/DHCP client
zSystem automation (all features are remote-controllable)
zNTP support
zVarious recording modes
- Auto, Continuous, Event (sensor, motion, sound) recording
zScheduled recording feature
zMulti-language support, Automatic emailing
zPTZ control through RS485 communication
zRemote monitoring software/Remote monitoring through the web
browser/PDA
zStorage device
- Internal storage device : Max. of 2HDD, Max. of 1TB
- External storage device : IEEE1394 RAID external storage device

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1-3 Components
After unpacking the product, check whether the following accessories are included:
- Remote Controller
- CMS CD (Remote Monitoring Software)
- Two AAA 1.5V batteries
- Power Cord
- User Manual
- Rack Mounting Handle

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Chapter 2. Installation and Connection
2-1 Name and Features of Each Part
The front part of MV Series features an easy-to-use button; various interfaces are located
on the rear part. They can easily be mounted on a standard rack using the mounting
handles (Left/Right).
2-1-1 Front Part
No. Name Features
1 LABEL Brand Name and Model Name
2 RECORD All channel Record/Stop
3 USB Connection ports to USB mouse and memory stick
4 Number System login and turn ON in other number input
mode
5 ODD CD-RW and DVD-RW
6 Reverse Play / Fast Reverse
RELAY Backward Playback/Rewind (in Playback mode)
Relay Control (in Monitoring mode)
7 Reverse Frame by Frame or TAB
STATUS
Backward Playback Frame by Frame (in Playback
mode)
View System Configuration/Change Display
Configuration (in Monitoring mode)
8 PAUSE
LOCK Pause (in Playback mode)
Lock (in Monitoring mode)
9 Forward Frame by Frame or TAB
LOG
Playback Frame by Frame (in Playback mode)
View System Log (in Monitoring mode)
10 Forward Play / Fast Forward
PLAY Playback/Fast Forward (in Playback mode)
Play back (in Monitoring mode)
11 COPY Play back Recorded Video
12 PTZ Change Pan Tilt Zoom Mode
13 SEARCH Search Recorded Images
14/15 UP/DOWN Speed and Volume Up/Down
16 ESC Button Exits the current menu or selects the upper menu
17 MENU Various Modes
18 RECORD LED Green LED turned on upon HDD operation

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19 NETWORK LED Green LED turned ON during remote access
20 ALARM LED Red LED turned on upon the occurrence of event
or motion
21 ERROR LED Red LED turned on upon fan defect or recording
interruption
22 POWER LED Power On/Off
23 SELECT Selects the category or executes automatic screen
conversion
23 MOVE & DISPLAY Moves from one category to another or changes
the display mode
24 IR Senso
r
Remote controller input part
25 USB Port Connection port to the USB mouse and USB
memory stick
26 POWER Button Turn the system power ON or OFF

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2-1-2 Back Part
z16ch Back Part (MV-1648/1624)
No. Name Features Type
1 AC IN Power cable connection to the body
2 AC Selector 110V, 220V voltage selection (※not available for
the Free Voltage case)
3 RS485
DIO Connection for the PTZ camera control cable
Sensor/Relay extension board connect ion
Terminal
Block
4 CAMER
A
IN
LOOP OUT Connection for the video camera
Connection for the video signal loop-back output
BNC
BNC
5 AUDIO IN Audio input connection RCA
6 NTSC/PAL
VGA/TV Used to select the video input format
Used to select the video output format DA-2
7 iEEE1394 External backup device connection 1394 Port
8 Ethernet
ADSL, cable modem, and Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
connection RJ-45
9 RS-232C
Serial cable connection for system upgrades
& checking D-SUB 9P
10
V
GA Connection for the VGA monitor D-SUB 15P
11 TV Connection for the CCTV monitor(divided screen) BNC
12 SPOT CCTV monitor connection to output image from the
channel generating an event signal (full screen) BNC
13 AUDIO OUT Audio output connection (Line Only output) RCA

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z8ch Back Part (MV-824)
z4ch Back Part (MV-424)

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2-2 Installation and Connection
2-2-1 Basic Connection
Connect the CCTV camera, CCTV monitor (or PC monitor), and USB mouse to the DVR
as shown below.
Connected Device DVR Terminal
1 CCTV camera Video input
2 CCTV monitor (or PC monitor) TV (or VGA)
3 Mouse USB
1.The input video type must be either NTSC or PAL; these two types must not
be used together.
2.Select the input video format (NTSC/PAL) using the Config switch on the rear
side of the product.
3.Select the output monitor type (VGA/TV) using the Config switch on the rear
side of the product.

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2-2-2 Connection of Other Devices
Connect the PTZ controller cable, audio input/output, network, and sensors as shown
below.
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Connected Device DVR Terminal
1PTZ Camera RS485
2SPOT Monitor(CCTV Monitor) SPOT
3 Mike / Speaker Audio Input / Audio Output
4LAN Cable Ethernet
5 Sensor / Relay DIO (Digital Input/Output)
1) PTZ Camera
①For the PTZ camera, connect the control cable of the PTZ camera to the terminal block
on the rear side of the DVR.
②Connect the RS485 wire to the terminal block on the rear side of the DVR. Connect
TRX+ and TRX-.
2) SPOT Monitor
The Spot monitor is a CCTV monitor that displays events.
SPOT※: The Spot monitoring function displays video from the channel detecting an
event (motion, sensor, or sound) in full screen. Events are checked every second. If
events are detected from multiple channels, the video from the channel with the latest
event is displayed.
3) Audio Input/output
Audio ports are basically provided; 16 input lines and 1 output line are supported.
4) Sensor/Relay
Connect to the rear side of the product using the cable.
Sensor Input Relay Output
16ch DVR 16 4
8ch DVR 8 2
4ch DVR 4 1

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(1) Sensor Connection
①Connect to the input port of the terminal block.
②Each input terminal may be connected regardless of the channel number.
Sensor types include Normal Close (NC) and Normal Open (NO). For more
information on setup by sensor type, refer to {Data Setup} Æ{Event Setup} Æ
{Sensor}.
Normal Close (NC): Normally closed; opens when a signal is received
Normal Open (NO): Normally open; closes when a signal is received
(2) Relay Connection
③Outputs alarm signals to external devices such as LED and siren by relaying them to
these external devices
④Connect the external alarm device to the COM or Out port of the sensor/relay terminal
block.
Relay types include Normal Close (NC) and Normal Open (NO). For more
information on setup by sensor type, refer to {Data Setup} Æ{Event Setup} Æ
{Sensor}.
Normal Close (NC): Normally closed; opens when a signal is received
Normal Open (NO): Normally open; closes when a signal is received

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Chapter 3. Operation and Setup Tools
The user can easily operate the MV series using the front buttons, remote controller, and
mouse.
3-1 Remote Controller
A
, Basic control buttons
POWER Turns the system power
ON or OFF
RECORD Records all channels or
stops recording all
channels
1~ 0NUMBER Enables input of numeric
data
ID Sets up the remote
controller ID
B. System operation and setup buttons
MENU Data, Schedule, System
Set up
ESC Exits the current menu
or selects the upper
menu
SEARC
H Searches recorded
images
SELECT Selects the category or
executes automatic
screen conversion
COPY Copy Recorded Video
PTZ Shifts to PTZ camera
control mode
MOVE Moves from one category
to another or changes the
display mode
UP/
DOWN Speed and Volume
Control

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C. Search Button (Play mode)
Play /
Fast Forward Play/Fast-forward
Frame by Frame Play frame by frame
Pause Pause
Reverse Frame by Frame Reverse play frame by frame
Reverse Play /
Fast Reverse Reverse play/ Rewind
D. Buttons for other features (Monitoring mode)
PLAY Plays the recorded images
LOG Enables viewing the system
log list
LOCK Locking the system
STATUS Views system information and
changes the display setup
RELAY View Relay Status and Manual
Operation
※Setting up the remote controller ID
Example) When the remote controller ID is set to 1