Rugged CCTV ELX16-240 User manual

ELX16-240
Installation Guide
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FCC Compliance Statement
Caution : Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Adigital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Thes e limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses,and can radiate 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 userwill be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Warning
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures
CAUTION
1. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
2. Disposal of used batteries according to the general recommendations against the environmental
pollution.
3. Do not throw the batteries into a fire, and do not heat, short-circuit or attempt to disassemble the
batteries.
4. Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.

Important Notice
1. Do not place heavy objects on the top of the ELX16-240.
2. ELX16-240 is for indoor use. It is not weatherproof. Use ELX16-240 with referring to its
environmental specifications (Temp erature & Humidity). To clean the ELX16-240, gently wipe the
outside with a clean dry cloth.
3. ELX16-240 uses AC power of 110V ~ 220V. Be cautious not to cause electric damages to ELX16-240.
4. Be careful not to drop the ELX16-240. Physical shocks may harm the product. In addition, be sure the
ELX16-240 is secured after installation.
5. ELX16-240 is made of metal. Therefore you can hurt human beings if yu throw it to them or hit on
them. When installing ELX16-240 , be cautious to locate on safe places where children are unreachable.
6. If ELX16-240 does not operate properly, please contact the closest Rugged CCTV. distributor for after
sales service. Tampering or disassembling the product will void the warranty.
7. Security surveillance laws may differ for each country. Therefore, please contact the local region first
to avoid any surveillance law violations.

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Contents
OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................................................7
1. What is ELX16-240?....................................................................................................................................7
2. Supplied Accessories..................................................................................................................................8
3. Description & Function ................................................................................................................................9
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION..............................................................................................................11
4. Connecting & Running ..............................................................................................................................11
4.1. Connecting camera...........................................................................................................................11
4.2. Connecting Monitor.......................................................................................................................... 12
4.3. Connecting Audio..............................................................................................................................12
4.4. Supplying Power............................................................................................................................... 13
5. Running OSD menu..................................................................................................................................14
5.1. Using menu .........................................................................................................................................14
5.2. Dialogue Box to Edit a Word.........................................................................................................15
6. Setting remote controller .........................................................................................................................16
6.1. Setting ID of ELX16-240.................................................................................................................16
6.2. Selecting ELX16-240.......................................................................................................................17
6.3. Operable range of remote controller .......................................................................................... 17
6.4. Loading the batteries into remote controller............................................................................17
7. ELX16-240 Configuration........................................................................................................................18
7.1. Basic Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 18
7.2. Advanced Configuration.................................................................................................................18
7.3. External Storage & Backup Configuration................................................................................19
7.4. Internet/Intranet Configuration......................................................................................................19
8. ELX16-240 Basic Setting ......................................................................................................................20
8.1. Viewing Image.................................................................................................................................... 20
8.2. Setting Date & Time.........................................................................................................................21
8.2.1. Time Zone...................................................................................................................................21
8.2.2. Daylight Saving.........................................................................................................................21
8.2.3. Sync with NTP...........................................................................................................................21
8.2.4. Time Format............................................................................................................................... 22
8.2.5. Date............................................................................................................................................... 22
8.2.6. Time..............................................................................................................................................22

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8.2.7. Apply Date/Time.......................................................................................................................22
8.3. Setting Recording Condition .........................................................................................................23
8.3.1. Configuration Status................................................................................................................23
8.3.2. Channel Status.......................................................................................................................... 24
8.3.3. Recording Speed/Quality.......................................................................................................24
8.3.4. Speed(ips)..................................................................................................................................24
8.3.5. Quality.......................................................................................................................................... 24
8.3.6. Audio Recording.......................................................................................................................24
8.3.7. Apply.............................................................................................................................................24
9. Connecting and Configuring DIO Ports..............................................................................................25
9.1. Connecting and Configuring Sensor .......................................................................................... 26
9.1.1. Specification............................................................................................................................... 26
9.1.2. Connecting Sensor Input.......................................................................................................26
9.1.3. Configuring Sensor at OSD menu......................................................................................27
9.2. Connecting & Configuring Relay Out.........................................................................................29
9.2.1. Specifications.............................................................................................................................29
9.2.2. Connecting Relay Out............................................................................................................29
9.2.3. Configuring Relay Out at OSD menu................................................................................30
9.3. Connecting Serial Port .................................................................................................................... 31
9.3.1. Configuring Serial Ports for Pan/Tilt/Zoom ......................................................................31
9.3.2. Diagrams of serial ports.........................................................................................................32
9.3.3. View of COM3/COM4 Serial Ports.....................................................................................33
9.3.4. Configuring COM Port at OSD menu................................................................................34
9.4. Connecting External Device with Serial Port...........................................................................35
9.4.1. Connecting Text Input Device (ATM / POS / Access Control)..................................35
9.4.2. Configuring Serial Setup (COM1) at OSD menu...........................................................35
9.4.3. Configuring Text ........................................................................................................................36
9.5. Connecting USB Device.................................................................................................................37
9.6. Connecting Video In/Output.......................................................................................................... 38
10. Connecting External Storage............................................................................................................39
10.1. IEEE1394 Port............................................................................................................................... 39
10.2. Connecting IEEE1394 Device..................................................................................................39
10.3. AvailableHDD ............................................................................................................................... 40
10.4. Registering & Formatting HDD ................................................................................................40

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11. Network Monitoring & Managing......................................................................................................42
11.1. Connecting Ethernet.................................................................................................................... 42
11.2. Configuring ELX16-240’s Network Information..................................................................43
12. Using DVR manager.............................................................................................................................44
12.1. PC System Requirements for running DVR manager .....................................................44
12.2. Installing DVR manager.............................................................................................................44
12.3. Uninstalling DVR manager........................................................................................................46
12.4. Configstation..................................................................................................................................46
12.5. Monitor..............................................................................................................................................47
12.6. Playback .......................................................................................................................................... 47
APPENDIX ..............................................................................................................................................................48
#1. HDD............................................................................................................................................................49
#1.1. Fundamental Notions & Terms.................................................................................................49
#1.2. Installing HDD ................................................................................................................................51
#1.3. Replacing HDD..............................................................................................................................62
#1.4. Keeping Data .................................................................................................................................63
#1.5. Caution in using HDD..................................................................................................................64
#2. How to Change Video Type ............................................................................................................... 65
#3. Using CD-ROM......................................................................................................................................66
#4. Specification............................................................................................................................................67

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OVERVIEW
1. What is ELX16-240?
The ELX16-240 is an 16-analog channelsnetwork digital video recorder. Video, Audio, and Text
Event -Logs are digitized and stored on two internal hard-drives.
q16 analog video channels
q1channel audio recording & playback
qMax. 240 / 200 ips(NTSC / PAL) recording speed
qRealtime (30 / 25 ips for each channel) monitoring
qBuilt-in software multiplexer for all 16 live monitoring channels (1 / 4 / 9 / 13 / 16 Ch Mode on
CCTV Monitor as well as PC)
qMaximum 4TB storage capacity (IEEE 1394 for external HDD)
qATM/POS transaction information text recording and search with corresponding video
q16 sensor inputs and4relay outputs
qBuilt-in hardware motion detection with search function(64-division comparison)
qVarious efficient back-up methods(IEEE 1394(FiWi), Ethernet)
qPTZ Control (Preset support)via RS 232 and RS 485/RS422
qUser-friendly 32bit True-colored Graphic OSD Menu
qDynamic IP (DHCP, Floating IP) support
qIR remote controller (User controlsPTZ with remote controller)
qManagement Software over Network (DVR manager)
qDual CCTV monitor support (1 Normal, 1 Spot)

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2. Supplied Accessories
Unpack and check all the items as below.
1. ELX16-240 (1EA) 2. AC Power Cord (1EA)
3. CD-ROM (Including DVR manager) (1EA) 4. Remote Controller (1EA)
5. Guide(2EA) 6. HDD Fixing KIT (1SET)
7. 19”RACK FIXING KIT (1SET) 8. HDD EARTH CABLE (1EA)

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9. HDD DATA CABLE (1EA)
3. Description & Function
ELX16-240 Front
(1) Power switch
(2) Function buttons
(3) LED
(4) I/O Port cover
(5) USB connector
(6) IEEE1394 connector
(7) Remote controller receiver

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ELX16-240 Rear
(8) BNC connector for video input
(9) ACpower connector
(10)BNC connector for video output
(11) BNC connector for monitor A output
(12)BNC connector for monitor B output
(13)Terminal block for sensor, relay, and serial input/output
(14)IEEE1394 connecter
(15)Terminal block for RS232 & 422/485
(16) Ethernet connector
(17)GND
(18)RS232 connecter (9Pin D-Sub)
(19)Audio input / output connector
(20) S-VHS connector

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
4. Connecting & Running
4.1. Connecting camera
(1) Connect CCTV camera to ELX16-240 with BNC cable as shown below.
1. The video type for all channels should be either NTSC or PAL
2. ELX16-240 sets video signal’s impedance ( 75Ù) automatically.
Impedance is set as 75Ùbasically. If connecting a device to video output, impedance will be “Hi-z”
status.
3. Video type (NTSC/PAL) should be changed after disassembling ELX16-240.
So in order to change video type, it is recommended to contact the cloest local Rugged CCTV.
distributor. When changing it, refer to “Appendix #2. Changing Video Type ”. Rugged CCTV. is not
responsible for any service warranty about aproblemdue to careless change.

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4.2. Connecting Monitor
(1) Connect CCTV monitor to ELX16-240 with BNC cable as shown below.
ELX16-240 has two monitor output ports ; for A(Normal) and B(Spot). When connecting only one
monitor, use monitor A.
4.3. Connecting Audio
(1) Connect audio signal to ELX16-240 with using RCA cable.

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4.4. Supplying Power
(1) Connect power cable.
1. When supplying power, ELX16-240 starts booting
automatically.
2. When pressing the power switch during 5 seconds, a
dialogue for entering admin password occurs. In order to
cut off power, key in the password.
3. For supplying power again, push the power switch.

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5. Running OSD menu
5.1. Using menu
Press the [MENU] button to open the OSD Configuration Menu.
(1) Main Menu Tabs: The selectedtab is shown in blueand the related sub-menuswill be shown below
the tab.To move to the previous/next Main Menu Tab, use the [ /] arrow buttons. To move to a
sub-menu, press the [ENTER] or [] buttons.
(2) Sub-menu: The select edsub-menu is shown in blue and the related setting page will be shown to the
right of the sub-menu. Use the [/] arrow buttons to move within the sub-menu list. To move to the
setting page pressthe [ENTER] button. To exit the setting page, press the [EXIT] button.
(3) Setting Page: The select ed item isshown in gray. To move within each page, use the [ /] or
[/] arrow buttons. Press the [ENTER] button to change the value of a setting. When the setting valueis
a word, a dialogue box to edit the word will open. When setting value is a number, it should be set with
using the [ /] or [/] arrow buttons. After the value is set,press the [EXIT] button.To exit the
Setting Page, press the [EXIT] button.
(4) Help message : Related information for each menu/setting will be displayed here.
(1) Main Menu
(2) Sub-menu
(3) Setting Page

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5.2. Dialogue Box to Edit a Word
There are two methods to set word.
(1) Using number button
Enter the related numbers in order of horizontal/vertical . (For example, in order to select “C”, press [3]
and [2] buttons.)
(2) Using arrow button
Select a value using the [/] or [/] buttons. The intersection of the horizontal and vertical bar
isselected value. Press the [] button to confirm the selected value.
(3) Function word
The following symbols are for executing specific functions:
ü: Enter
: Back Space & delete
: Space
: Move to left
: Move to right
: Previous Code Page
: Next Code Page

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6. Setting remote controller
6.1. Setting ID of ELX16-240
When controllingseveral DVRs with one remote controller, set Remote Control ID as follows.
(1) Press the [MENU] button.
(2) Select “System”with using [] button and press the[ENETR] or [] button.
(3) Select “Miscellaneous”from the sub-menu list using the [] button and press the [ENETR] button.
(4) Select “Remote Control ID,”and press the [ENETR] button.
(5) Select a value using the [ /] buttonsand pressthe [EXIT] button.
(6) Press the [EXIT] button toexit the Settings Page and return to Monitor mode.
Up to 16 DVRscan be controlled with a single remote controller.
When not using remote controller, set the Remote Control ID as “Off”.

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6.2. Selecting ELX16-240
If several DVRs are set with unique ID numbers, they can be controlled with one remote controller. To
select a specific (ELX16-240), keep pressing the ID button of remote controller until a buzzer sounds
during 2 seconds.
Because remote controller ID is sixteen, DVR will correspond until pressing ID button sixteen times.
6.3. Operable range of remote controller
6.4. Loading the batteries into remote controller
Remote controller requires two AAA-type batteries.
1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Taking care that the poles(+/-)
are correctly positioned. 3. Replace the battery cover.
Batteries arenot included as a packing accessory.

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7. ELX16-240 Configuration
7.1. Basic Configuration
7.2. Advanced Configuration

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7.3. External Storage & Backup Configuration
7.4. Internet/Intranet Configuration

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8. ELX16-240Basic Setting
8.1. Viewing Image
After initial start-up, images are displayed in multi-split screen according to the connected channels. The
following example is when 4 channels are connected.
If user password is set, a prompt for entering the password will appear.