Siera SDR 2004 User manual
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Professional DVR
SDR 004
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................10
1.1 Overview...................................................................................................................................................10
1.2 Features....................................................................................................................................................10
1.3 Specifications...........................................................................................................................................11
1.3.1 SDR 2004 Series ...............................................................................................................................11
2OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS ...........................................................................16
2.1 Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................16
2.2 Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................................................18
2.3 Connection Sample ................................................................................................................................19
2.4 Remote Control .......................................................................................................................................19
2.5 Mouse Control .........................................................................................................................................21
2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel............................................................................................................22
2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard.................................................................................................................................22
2.6.2 Front Panel..........................................................................................................................................22
3INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ..............................................................23
3.1 Check Unpacked DVR...........................................................................................................................23
3.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel......................................................................................................23
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3.3 HDD Installation ......................................................................................................................................23
3.4 Connecting Power Supply.....................................................................................................................24
3.5 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices ....................................................................................24
3.5.1 Connecting Video Input ....................................................................................................................24
3.5.2 Connecting Video Output .................................................................................................................25
3.6 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio ....................................................................26
3.6.1 Audio Input ..........................................................................................................................................26
3.6.2 Audio Output .......................................................................................................................................27
3.7 Alarm Input and Output Connection....................................................................................................28
3.7.1 Alarm Input and Output Details .......................................................................................................29
3.7.2 Alarm Input Port .................................................................................................................................31
3.7.3 Alarm Output Port ..............................................................................................................................31
3.8 RS232..........................................................................................................
3.9 RS485 .......................................................................................................................................................32
3.10 Other Interfaces ......................................................................................................................................32
4OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS .............................................34
4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu..................................................................................................................34
4.1.1 Login.....................................................................................................................................................34
4.1.2 Main Menu...........................................................................................................................................34
4.1.3 Logout ..................................................................................................................................................35
4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure...................................................................................................35
4.1.5 Replace Button Battery.....................................................................................................................35
4.1.6 Preview Zoom Function ....................................................................................................................36
4.2 Manual Record ........................................................................................................................................36
4.2.1 Live Viewing........................................................................................................................................36
4.2.2 Manual record.....................................................................................................................................36
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4.3 Search & Playback .................................................................................................................................38
4.3.1 Search Menu.......................................................................................................................................38
4.3.2 Basic Operation..................................................................................................................................39
4.3.3 Calendar ..............................................................................................................................................41
4.4 Schedule...................................................................................................................................................41
4.4.1 Schedule Menu........................................................................................................................................41
4.4.2 Snapshot..............................................................................................................................................42
4.4.3 Image FTP...........................................................................................................................................43
4.5 Detect........................................................................................................................................................44
4.5.1 Go to Detect Menu..................................................................................................................................44
4.5.2 Motion Detect ...........................................................................................................................................44
4.5.3 Video Loss ................................................................................................................................................46
4.5.4 Camera Masking .....................................................................................................................................47
4.6 Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation.......................................................................................................47
4.6.1 Go to alarm setup interface..............................................................................................................48
4.6.2 Alarm setup .........................................................................................................................................48
4.7 Backup ......................................................................................................................................................50
4.7.1 Detect Device..........................................................................................................................................50
4.7.1 Backup .................................................................................................................................................50
4.8 PTZ Control and Color Setup ...............................................................................................................51
4.8.1 Cable Connection....................................................................................................................................51
4.8.2 PTZ Setup ................................................................................................................................................51
4.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key ..............................................................................................................53
4.9 Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan ..................................................................................................................53
4.9.1Preset Setup.............................................................................................................................................54
4.9.2 Activate Preset........................................................................................................................................55
4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup)......................................................................................................................55
4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour) ..............................................................................................................................55
4.9.5 Pattern Setup ..........................................................................................................................................55
4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function......................................................................................................................55
4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup.....................................................................................................................................56
4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan.................................................................................................................................56
4.10 Flip .............................................................................................................................................................56
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5UNDERSTANDING OF MENU OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS ....................57
5.1 Menu Tree ................................................................................................................................................57
5.2 Main Menu ...............................................................................................................................................57
5.3 Setting.......................................................................................................................................................58
5.3.1 General ................................................................................................................................................58
5.3.2 Encode.................................................................................................................................................60
5.3.3 Schedule..............................................................................................................................................61
5.3.4 RS232 ..................................................................................................................................................61
5.3.5 Network................................................................................................................................................62
5.3.6 Alarm ....................................................................................................................................................68
5.3.7 Detect ...................................................................................................................................................68
5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom .....................................................................................................................................68
5.3.9 Display .................................................................................................................................................69
5.3.10 Default. ............................................................................................................................................71
5.4 Search.......................................................................................................................................................71
5.5 Advanced..................................................................................................................................................71
5.5.1 HDD Management .............................................................................................................................72
5.5.2 Abnormity ............................................................................................................................................73
5.5.3 Alarm Output.......................................................................................................................................73
5.5.4 Manual Record ................................................................................................................................... 74
5.5.5 Account ................................................................................................................................................74
5.5.6 Auto Maintain......................................................................................................................................75
5.5.7 TV Adjust .............................................................................................................................................75
5.5.8 Card Overlay.......................................................................................................................................76
5.5.9 Config File Backup.............................................................................................................................77
5.6 Information ...............................................................................................................................................78
5.6.1 HDD Information ................................................................................................................................78
5.6.2 BPS.......................................................................................................................................................79
5.6.3 Log ........................................................................................................................................................79
5.6.4 Version.................................................................................................................................................80
5.6.5 Online Users .......................................................................................................................................80
5.7 Shutdown..................................................................................................................................................81
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6ABOUT AUXILIARY MENU ................................................................................82
6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu....................................................................................................................82
6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key..........................................................................................................82
6.2 Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function .........................................................................................83
6.2.1 Preset Setup .......................................................................................................................................84
6.2.2 Activate Preset ...................................................................................................................................84
6.2.3 Patrol Setup ........................................................................................................................................84
6.2.4 Activate Patrol.....................................................................................................................................84
6.2.5 Pattern Setup......................................................................................................................................84
6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function .................................................................................................................85
6.2.7 Border Setup.......................................................................................................................................85
6.2.8 Activate Border Function ..................................................................................................................85
6.2.9 Flip ........................................................................................................................................................85
7WEB OPERATION..............................................................................................87
7.1 Network Connection ...............................................................................................................................87
7.2 Login..........................................................................................................................................................87
7.2.1 Real-time Monitor...............................................................................................................................89
7.2.2 PTZ .......................................................................................................................................................91
7.2.3 Color .....................................................................................................................................................94
7.2.4 Picture Path and Record Path .........................................................................................................94
7.3 Configure ..................................................................................................................................................95
7.3.1 System Information............................................................................................................................95
7.3.2 System Configuration........................................................................................................................97
7.3.3 Advanced...........................................................................................................................................115
7.3.4 Additional Function ..........................................................................................................................121
7.4 Search.....................................................................................................................................................123
7.5 Alarm.......................................................................................................................................................127
7.6 About.......................................................................................................................................................128
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7.7 Log out ....................................................................................................................................................128
7.8 Un-install Web Control.........................................................................................................................129
8PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM .................................................130
9FAQ...................................................................................................................131
APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION...................................................136
APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE USB DRIVE LIST ...................................................137
APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD BURNER LIST.........................................138
APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE SATA HDD LIST.....................................................139
APPENDIX E COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST...................................................141
APPENDIX F EARTHING .....................................................................................142
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our SDR 2004!
This operating manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your
system.
Here you can find information about this series DVR features and functions, as well as a detailed
menu tree.
Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings carefully!
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Important Safeguards and Warnings
1．Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper
handling or installation.
2．Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage and
installation.
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3．Installation
Keep upwards. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the DVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the DVR
4．Qualified engineers needed
All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.
5．Environment
The DVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
This series product shall be transported, storage and used in the environment ranging from 0℃
to 40 ℃
6. Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included.
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken in your package.
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1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Overview
This series product is an excellent digital monitor product. It adopts embedded Linux OS to
maintain reliable operation. Popular H.264 compression algorithm and G.711 audio compression
technology realize high quality, low bit stream. Unique frame by frame play function is suitable for
detailed analysis. It has various functions such as record, playback, monitor at the same time
and can guarantee audio video synchronization. This series product has advanced technology
and strong network data transmission function.
This series device adopts embedded design to achieve high security and reliability. It can work in
the local end, and at the same time, when connecting it to the professional surveillance software
(Siera CMS), it can connect to security network to realize strong network and remote monitor function.
This series product can be widely used in various areas such as banking, telecommunication,
electric power, interrogation, transportation, intelligent resident zone, factory, warehouse,
resources, and water conservancy.
1.2 Features
This series product has the following features:
zReal-time monitor
It has analog output port, VGA port. You can use monitor or displayer to realize surveillance
function.
System supports TV/VGA output at the same time.
zStorage function
Special data format to guarantee data security and can avoid vicious data modification.
zCompression format
Support multiple-channel audio and video. An independent hardware decodes the audio and
video signal from each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.
zBackup function
Support backup operation via USB port (such as flash disk, portable HDD, burner)
Client-end user can download the file to local HDD to backup via network.
zRecord playback function
Support each channel real-time record independently, and at the same time it can support search,
forward play, network monitor, record search, download and etc.
Support various playback modes: slow play, fast play, backward play and frame by frame play.
Support time title overlay so that you can view event accurate occurred time
Support specified zone enlargement.
zNetwork operation
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Support network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ control.
zAlarm activation function
Several relay alarm outputs to realize alarm activation and on-site light control.
The alarm input port and output has the protection circuit to guarantee device safety.
zCommunication port
RS485 port can realize alarm input and PTZ control.
RS232 port can connect to keyboard to realize central control, and can also connect to PC COM
to upgrade system and realize maintenance, and matrix control.
Standard Ethernet port can realize network access function.
zPTZ control
Support PTZ decoder via RS485.
Support various decode protocols to allow the PTZ to control the speed dome.
zIntelligent operation
Mouse operation function
In the menu, support copy and paste setup function
Slight function differences may be found due to different series.
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 Siera 2004
Parameter 4-ch
System Main
Processor
High-performance industrial embedded micro controller
OS Embedded LINUX
System
Resources
Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-channel playback
and network operation simultaneously
Interface User-friendly graphical user interface
Input
Devices
Front panel, USB mouse, remote control
Input
Method
Arabic number, English character, donation and extension Chinese
(optional)
Shortcut
Function
Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu, double click
USB mouse to switch screen.
Compression
Standard
Video
Compressio
n
H.264
Audio
Compressio
n
G.711A
Video monitor
Video Input 4-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL)
BNC (1.0VBP- P
,
B75Ω)
Video
Output
1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75Ω) composite video signal output.
1-ch VGA output.
Support TV/VGA video output at the same time.
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Video
Standard PAL (625 line, 50f/s), NTSC (525 line, 60f/s)
Record
Speed
Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and NTSC 1f/s to 30f/s per
channel
Video
Partition
1/4 windows(Optional)
Monitor
Touring
Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and
schedule auto control.
Resolution
(PAL/NTSC
)
PAL（625TV Line，50f/s），NTSC（525TV line，60f/s）
Real-time monitor：
D1 704×576/704×480
Playback：
1/16-ch: D1 704×576/704×480 (6f/s, when other channels’ resolution
are all CIF, the first channel and the ninth channel can support 25f/s.) ,
CIF 352×288/ 352×240 , QCIF 176×144/176×120
Other channels CIF 352×288/ 352×240 、QCIF 176×144/176×120.
Support dual streams: extra stream resolution QCIF 176×144/176×120
Motion
Detection
Zone setup: support max 396(22×18) zones.
Support various sensitivities.
Image
Quality
6-level image quality (Adjustable)
Privacy
mask
Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full screen.
Support max 4 zones.
Image
Information Channel information, time information and privacy mask zone.
TV Adjust Adjust TV output zone suitable to anamorphic video.
Channel
Lock
Cover secret channel with blue screen though system is encoding
normally.
Screen-lock function to prevent unauthorized user seeing secret video.
Channel
Information
Channel name, recording status, screen lock status, video loss status
and motion detection status are shown on the bottom left of display
screen.
Color
Configuratio
n
Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each channel.
Audio Audio Input 4-ch 200-2000mv 10KΩ(BNC)
Audio
Output
1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(BNC)
Bidirectional
Audio
Reuse the first channel audio input port to realize bidirectional talk
function.
Hard disk
Hard Disk 1 built-in SATA port. Support 1 HDD.
Hard Disk
Occupation
Audio：PCM 28.8MByte/h
Video：56-900MByte/h
Record and
playback
Recording
Mode
Manual recording, motion detection recording, schedule recording and
alarm recording
Priority: Manual recording> alarm recording>motion detection
recording>schedule recording.
Recording
Length
1 to 120 minutes single record duration (Default setup is 60 minutes)
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Playback
Repeat
Way
When hard disk is full, system can overwrite previous video file.
Record
Search
Various search engines such as time, type and channel.
Playback
Mode
Various fast play, slow play speeds, manual frame by frame playback and
reverse play mode.
Various File
Switch
Ways
Can switch to previous or next file or any file in current play list.
Can switch to file on other channel of the same time. (If there is a file)
Support file continuous play, when file is end system auto plays the next
file in the current channel
Multi-
channel
Playback
There are two playback modes: 4-ch and full-channel. In 4-ch
playback mode, you can select the 1/2/3/4-ch playback according to
your requirement. In full-channel mode, system can playback in full
channels. Please note the 4-ch has no full-channel playback mode.
Window
Zoom
Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when playback
Partial
Enlargemen
t
When in one-window full-screen playback mode, you can select any zone
to activate partial enlargement function.
Backup
function Backup
Mode
HDD backup
Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable disk and
etc.)
Support USB burner (extension function).
Support network download and backup
Network
Function
Network
control
View monitor channel remotely.
DVR configuration through client-end and web browser
Upgrade via client or browser to realize remote maintenance.
View alarm information such as external alarm, motion detection and
video loss via client.
Support network PTZ lens control
File download backup and playback
Multiple devices share information via corresponding software such as
professional surveillance software (Siera CMS)
Duplex transparent COM
Network alarm input and output
Bidirectional audio.
Motion
Detection and
Alarm
Motion
Detection
Zone setup: support 396((PAL 22×18, NTSC 22×15)) detection zones.
Various sensitivity levels.
Alarm can activate record or external alarm or screen message prompt.
Video Loss Alarm can activate external alarm or screen message prompt.
External
Alarm
Support record activation function or activate external alarm or screen
message in specified period.
Manual
Alarm
Control
Enable or disable alarm input channel
Support analog alarm signal to specific alarm output channel.
Alarm Input 4-ch alarm input（You can set normal open or
normal close type to select the alarm type. ）
Alarm
Output
3-channel relay output.
Alarm Relay 30VDC 2A，125VAC 1A（activation alarm ）
Interface
USB
Interface
2 USB 2.0 ports.
Network
connection
RJ45 10M/100M self-adaptable Ethernet port
RS485 PTZ control port
Support various PTZ control protocols.
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RS232 Ordinary COM (Debug),keyboard connection and transparent serial
port(COM input and output via network )
System
Information
Hard Disk
Information
Display HDD current status
Data
Stream
Statistics
Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode)
Log
statistics
Backup to 1024 log files.
Support various search engines such as time and type.
Version Display version information: channel amount, alarm input and output
amount, system version and release date.
On-line user Display current on-line user
User
Management User
Manageme
nt
Multi-lever user management; various management modes
Integrated management for local user, serial port user and network user.
Configurable user power.
Support user /group and its corresponding rights modification.
No limit to the user or group amount.
Password
Authenticati
on
Password modification
Administrator can modify other user’s password.
Account lock strategy
Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account lock.
Upgrade Web browser, client-end and update tool.
Login, Logout and Shutdown
Password login protection to guarantee safety
User-friendly interface when login. Provide the following options: Logout
/shutdown/ restart.
Right authentication when shut down to make sure only those proper
people can turn off DVR
General
Parameter
Power DC +12V/3.3A
Power
Consumptio
n
12W (Exclude HDD)
Working
Temperatur
e
0℃－＋55℃
Working
Humidity
10%－90%
Air
Pressure
86kpa－106kpa
Dimension 375 x285 x45mm
Weight 3.25KG(Exclude HDD)
Installation
Mode
Desktop installation
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2Overview and Controls
This section provides information about front panel and rear panel. When you install this series
DVR for the first time, please refer to this part first.
2.1 Front Panel SDR 2004
Figure 2-1
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5. Slow play 6. Next 7. Previous 8. Assistant
9. Shift 10. Record 11. Cancel 12. Left
13. Down 14. O.K 15. Right 16. Up
. Power 2. Play/Pause 3. Reverse/Pause 4. Fast play
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SN Button Name Icon Function
1 Power Boot up or shut down the DVR
2Play/pause II In playback mode: play or pause video.
In text box: input number 5.
3 Reverse/paus
e
IIIn playback mode: reverse play video.
In text box: input number 6.
4 Fast play
In playback mode: click this button to switch between
various fast play speeds and normal playback.
In text box: input number 7.
5 Slow play ►
In playback mode: click this button to switch between
various slow play speeds and normal playback.
In text box: input number 8.
6Next IIn playback mode: play the next video.
In text box: input number 9.
7PreviousIIn playback mode: play the previous video.
In text box: input number 0
In 1-ch monitor mode: pop up assistant function：PTZ
control and Video color
In motion detection interface, working with direction keys
to finish setup.
Clear: Press Fn for 1.5 seconds to clear all contents in
current text box.
In preview interface (There is no other menu), click this
button for 3 seconds to switch between TV/VGA.
In text box input mode, press this button to switch
between numeral/English character (small/capitalized).
8AssistantFn
Special combined operation in some menus.
In input mode, switch between numeral/character and
other function keys.
9Shift SHIFT
In four-window preview mode, it can work as Fn button.
10 Record REC
Enable or disable record function manually. In record
control menu, working with direction keys to select
recording channel.
Go back to previous menu or cancel current operation in
function menu interface.
11 Cancel ESC In video playback mode, click this button to go back to
real-time monitor mode.
Confirm
14 O.K ENTER Go to the main menu
Move cursor
In text box: increase or decrease numerals.
In dropdown list, modify current setup.
In monitor mode, click this button to go to the 1st channel-
or 4th channel. (Single-channel monitor mode).
<
>
In text box input mode, press SHIFT and then use
up/down key to input number 1 or 4.
In the main menu or sub-menu interface, click left or right
key to move cursor.
In playback mode: Click left/right key to select
corresponding option in the function menu.
In monitor mode, click left/right key to go to 2nd channel
or 3rd channel (single-window monitor mode)
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13
15
16
Direction key
s
< >
In text box input mode, press SHIFT and then use
left/right key to input number 2 or 3.
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2.2 Rear Panel SDR 2004
Figure 2-2 4-channel
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
1 Video input
2 Audio input
3 Video CVBS output
4 Audio output
5 Network port
6 USB port
7 Video VGA output
8 Power input port
9 Alarm input/alarm output/RS485 port
10 Power button
When connect the Ethernet port, please use straight cable to connect the PC and use the
crossover cable to connect to the switcher or router.
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2.3 Connection Sample SDR 2004
Please refer to X281H281H281HFigure 2-3 for connection sample.
Figure 2-3
2.4 Remote Control
The remote control interface is shown as in X282H282H282HFigure 2-4.
Please note remote control is not our standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory
bag.
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Figure 2-1
Serial Number Name Function
1 Address Click it to input device serial
number, so that you can control
it.
2 Multiple-window switch Please refer to the multiple-
window switch button in the front
panel (MULT)
3 0-9 number key Input password, channel or
switch channel.
Shift is the button to switch the
input method.
4 Record Please refer to the record in the
front panel.
5 Auxiliary key Please refer to the Fn button in
the front panel.
6 Confirm /menu key Please refer to the ENTER
button in the front panel.
7 Cancel Please refer to the ESC button in
the front panel.
8 Direction key Please refer to the direction
buttons in the front panel.
9 forward Various forward speeds and
normal speed playback.
10 Previous Please refer to the previous in
the front panel.
11 Backward Various backward speeds and
normal speed playback.
12 Stop Please refer to the stop button in
the front panel.
13 Next Please refer to the next button in
the front panel.
14 Slow play Please refer to the slow play
button in the front panel.
15 Play/Pause Please refer to the play/pause
button in the front panel.
16 Fast play Please refer to the fast play
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