SPY Premium DVR User manual

Standalone Digital Video Recorder
Premium DVR
4, 8, 16 Channel Models
User`s Manual
MADE IN KOREA
M4306PCBT This document contains preliminary information and is subject to change without notice. PC2

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FCC Compliance Statement
Notice to Users:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device. Pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules, these 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 user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the
equipment.
The equipment complies with the requirement of FCC CFR 47 PART 15 SUBPART B, Class A.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
Warnings
Installation and servicing should be performed only by qualified and experienced personnel.
Power off the DVR when connecting cameras, audio, or sensor cables.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage caused by improper use of the product or failure to follow instructions for
the product.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any problems caused by or resulting from the user physically opening the DVR for
examination or attempting to fix the unit.
The manufacturer may not be held liable for any issues with the unit if any labels are removed in the product.
This symbol indicates the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instruction in the literature accompanying the product.
This symbol indicates the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

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Cautions
This product has multiple-rated voltages (100V and 240V). See installation instructions before connecting to the power supply.
This product uses a Lithium battery.
To avoid any risk of explosion, do not replace the battery on the main board by anything other than a Lithium battery.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions.
This equipment and all communication wirings are intended for indoor use only.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
WEEE(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for
cleaning.
4. Attachments
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without manufacturer approval as such additions may result in the risk of fire,
electric shock, or other personal injury.
5. Water and/or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
6. Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand or table. The equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult and serious damage to the equipment.
Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturers instructions and should use a mounting kit approved by the
manufacturer.
Move this equipment and cart combination with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the
equipment and cart combination to overturn.
7. Power Sources
This equipment should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If not sure the type of
power, please consult to distributor or local power company.
8. Power Cords
Operator or installer must remove power, BNC, alarm and other connections before moving the equipment.
9. Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the equipment
due to lightning and power-line surges.
10. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords to avoid the risk of fire or electric shock.
Customers in European Union countries are advised to dispose this product, at the end of its
useful life, as per applicable local laws, regulations and procedures.

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11. Objects and Liquids
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the equipment.
12. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
13. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
When the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
If liquid is spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment.
If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
If the equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the equipment to its normal operation.
If the equipment has been dropped or damaged the cabinet.
When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performancethis indicates a need for service.
14. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, ensure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or
other hazards.
15. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the equipment is in proper operating condition.
16. Field Installation
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to all local codes.
17. Correct Batteries
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the
equipment.
18. Operating Temperature
An operating temperature range is specified so that the customer and installer may determine a suitable operating
environment for the equipment.
19. Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be
greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment
compatible with the specified operating temperature range.
20. Reduced Air Flow
Installation of the equipment in the rack should be such that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the
equipment is not compromised.
21. Mechanical Loading
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not caused by uneven mechanical
loading.
22. Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to connection of the equipment to supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits
might have on over-current protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should
be used when addressing this concern.
23. Reliable Earthing (Grounding)
Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply
connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, use of power strips).
Warning
Warranty is void if seal or label is removed or damaged.

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The List of Configuration
DVR Set
4 / 8 / 16CH
CD (Software/Manual)
Quick Guide
Remote Controller
Screws
HDD Brackets
Data Cable
Power Cable

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Operation Precautions
Power Off
Do not turn DVR off, or plug off the power adapter while DVR is in operation (record/playback). Otherwise, it may cause
permanent damage to the equipment. Please click ( ) SETUP>SYSTEM>Shutdown sequentially and then remove the
power after DVR is shutdown completely. It is safe to wait for 5 seconds before turning the power on again.
Do not turn DVR off, or plug off the power adapter while External storage device (e.g., USB memory stick, removable
external hard disk and the like) in use. Otherwise, it may cause permanent damage to the equipment. Make sure that the
power switch is in the ON position until data storage is completed. Please be aware that removing the storage device
cause the same damage to the equipment.
Do not turn DVR off, or plug off the power adapter during the format of the hard disk. Otherwise, it may cause permanent
damage to the equipment. Make sure that the power switch is in the ON position until the formatting of the disk is
completed.
HDD Installation / Addition / Moving / Replacement / Removal
For installation/addition/replacement/Removal of HDD, make sure that DVR is turned off. Otherwise, it may cause
permanent damage to the HDD.
When wish to power DVR off, please click ( ) SETUP>SYSTEM>Shutdown sequentially and then remove the power after
DVR is shut down completely.
Installation/Addition/Moving/Replacement: Start HDD initialization including formatting. Otherwise, DVR wont recognize
the hard disk and may begin to function abnormally. Please follow the below procedure for HDD initialization.
(Date/Time setup) Set up the current date and time (SETUP>SYSTEM>Admin>Date/Time).
(Initialization of system setup) All setup values are restored to original factory default settings.
(SETUP>SYSTEM>Information>Status>Setup>Default).
(HDD format) HDD format is done by SETUP>SYSTEM>Admin>Storage>Format.
Removal: Follow the Remove procedure even when a pre-installed hard disk has been removed.
SETUP>SYSTEM>Admin>Storage>Format, click ( ) Removed item under the discrete Format headings of a
corresponding HDD to discard HDD item. When the Remove procedure is completed, DVR will auto-reboot.
Date / Time Change
Any change in Date/Time is immediately applied onto live video (LIVE), but the date/time when the recording was done are
not changed.
Make sure to reboot DVR after adjusting the Date/Time.
Also, do not forget to execute SETUP>SYSTEM>Shutdown in sequence before reboot.
Upgrade
Do not upgrade until install a hard disk drive. Make sure that upgrade when the hard disk drive is in proper operation.
Using a Mouse
Left mouse button: have the same function as Enter ( ) on the Front panel of DVR.
Central button (wheel): have the same function as Search key on the Front panel of DVR (display search menu).
Right mouse button: display a number of Function keys (please see Input Device and Screen Icons>Using a mouse in
this manual).
PLAY / PAUSE Key
Press the PLAY/PAUSE key to one-touch playback on the viewing screen (playback the recorded video from the last one
minute).
Every time pressing the PLAY/PAUSE key during playback mode, it is changed to 1X PLAY and PAUSE. The displayed
sign on the screen also changes from to II.
If wish to change mode (1X PLAY, REW, FF, BACKWARD, FORWARD) during playback, always press the PLAY/PAUSE
key first (please see if the sign II is shown on the screen).
Press the PLAY/PAUSE key to back up. Make sure that the backup is done in PAUSE mode.
Camera Title
Camera Title displayed in Record and Playback modes of DVR is set to CAM1 ~CAM16. Registering camera title in setup
menu (DEVICES>Camera/PTZ>Title) is to make every setup process easier.

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Table of Contents
Server
1. PRODUCT FEATURES .............................................................9
1.1 Unpacking ..............................................................................9
1.2 Service ...................................................................................9
1.3 System Connection Diagram .................................................9
2. INSTALLATION.......................................................................10
2.1 Hard disk Installation............................................................10
2.1.1 SATA Port ....................................................................10
2.1.2 HDD Installation...........................................................10
2.1.3 Maximum HDD Capacity..............................................10
2.2 Connector Wiring .................................................................10
2.2.1 Video-In/Out Connections............................................10
2.2.2 Monitor Connections (Video Out, VGA and Spot)........10
2.2.3 Audio Connections.......................................................11
2.2.4 TCP/IP(Ethernet) Connections ....................................11
2.2.5 Alarm Connections.......................................................11
2.2.6 RS-485/422 Connections.............................................11
2.2.7 USB Connections.........................................................11
2.2.8 Factory Reset Switch ...................................................11
2.2.9 Power Supply connections...........................................11
2.2.10 Connections Guideline.................................................11
3. INPUT DEVICE AND SCREEN ICONS...................................12
3.1 Front Panel...........................................................................12
3.2 Using a Mouse .....................................................................12
3.3 Screen Icon..........................................................................13
4. SETUP .....................................................................................14
4.1 Login / Logout ......................................................................14
4.2 SYSTEM ..............................................................................14
4.2.1 Information ...................................................................14
4.2.2 Admin...........................................................................18
4.2.3 Account ........................................................................20
4.2.4 System Log ..................................................................23
4.2.5 Exit ...............................................................................23
4.2.6 Shutdown .....................................................................24
4.3 DISPLAY..............................................................................24
4.3.1 OSD .............................................................................24
4.3.2 Main Monitor ................................................................25
4.3.3 Spot Monitor.................................................................25
4.3.4 Spot Monitor Control on Display Mode ........................26
4.4 DEVICES .............................................................................26
4.4.1 Network........................................................................26
4.4.2 Camera / PTZ ..............................................................29
4.4.3 Audio............................................................................30
4.4.4 Alarm In........................................................................30
4.4.5 Alarm Out.....................................................................31
4.4.6 Serial In........................................................................31
4.5 RECORD..............................................................................32
4.5.1 Setting..........................................................................32
4.5.2 Schedule ......................................................................34
4.5.3 Pre Alarm .....................................................................35
4.5.4 Motion Detection ..........................................................35
4.5.5 Holiday .........................................................................36
4.6 LINK .................................................................................... 36
4.6.1 Alarm In....................................................................... 36
4.6.2 Motion Event ............................................................... 37
4.6.3 Video Loss................................................................... 37
4.6.4 System Event .............................................................. 38
4.6.5 Popup Link .................................................................. 38
5. OPERATION INSTRUCTION ................................................. 40
5.1 Viewing................................................................................ 40
5.1.1 First Image .................................................................. 40
5.1.2 View Format ................................................................ 40
5.1.3 Digital Zoom ................................................................ 41
5.1.4 Freeze Live Image....................................................... 41
5.1.5 Pan / Tilt Control.......................................................... 41
5.1.6 System Log ................................................................. 42
5.1.7 Emergency Recording................................................. 42
5.2 Search ................................................................................. 43
5.2.1 Date / Time Search ..................................................... 43
5.2.2 Calendar Search ......................................................... 43
5.2.3 Event Search............................................................... 44
5.3 Playback.............................................................................. 44
5.4 One-touch Playback ............................................................ 46
5.5 Archive ................................................................................ 46
5.6 Menu Bar............................................................................. 47
5.7 Color Control and Position .................................................. 48
5.8 Alarm Out Control................................................................ 48
CMS
6. PROGRAM INSTALLATIONS................................................ 50
6.1 System Recommendations ................................................. 50
6.2 Program Installation Method ............................................... 50
6.3 Login.................................................................................... 51
7. FUNCTION AND INSTRUCTIONS ......................................... 52
8. WATCH MODE ....................................................................... 53
8.1 LOGIN Screen..................................................................... 53
8.2 Local Setting........................................................................ 53
8.2.1 System Setup.............................................................. 53
8.2.2 Remote Site................................................................. 54
8.3 Live Video............................................................................ 56
8.3.1 Network Connection.................................................... 56
8.3.2 Watch Mode ................................................................ 57
8.3.3 Multi Screen ................................................................ 58
8.3.4 Screen Color Adjustment ............................................ 58
8.3.5 Audio ........................................................................... 58
8.3.6 System Log ................................................................. 58
8.3.7 Alarm Out .................................................................... 59
8.3.8 One touch Recording .................................................. 59
8.4 PTZ Control ......................................................................... 59

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8.5 Health Check........................................................................60
8.5.1 Camera connections and Operating Status .................61
8.5.2 HDD connections and Operating Status ......................61
8.5.3 Recording Status .........................................................61
8.5.4 Motion Recording Status..............................................61
8.5.5 Alarm In Connection and Operating Status .................61
8.5.6 Alarm Out Connection and Operating Status...............61
8.6 Remote Setting ....................................................................62
9. SEARCH MODE ......................................................................63
9.1 Search Screen .....................................................................63
9.2 Remote Search ....................................................................63
9.3 Local Search ........................................................................64
9.4 Event Search........................................................................65
9.5 Playback...............................................................................65
9.5.1 Playback Control Button ..............................................65
9.5.2 Print..............................................................................66
9.5.3 Save.............................................................................66
9.5.4 Archive .........................................................................67
10. OTHERS ..................................................................................68
10.1 Viewer ..............................................................................68
10.2 E-MAP..............................................................................68
10.3 Watermark Check System ...............................................70
10.4 Estimator..........................................................................70
10.5 EXE to AVI Converter ......................................................70
11. CMS WEB CLIENT..................................................................73
11.1 Setup and Login...............................................................73
11.2 Live Display......................................................................74
11.3 Playback Screen ..............................................................75
12. CMS MOBILE VIEWER ...........................................................77
12.1 iPhone Mobile ..................................................................77
12.1.1 System Requirements..................................................77
12.1.2 Installation....................................................................77
12.1.3 Site Registration...........................................................79
12.1.4 Connection...................................................................80
12.1.5 PTZ Control..................................................................80
12.1.6 Disconnection ..............................................................81
12.1.7 Uninstall .......................................................................82
12.2 Android Phone .................................................................83
12.2.1 System Requirements..................................................83
12.2.2 Installation....................................................................83
12.2.3 Site Registration...........................................................84
12.2.4 Connection...................................................................85
12.2.5 PTZ Control..................................................................85
12.2.6 Disconnection ..............................................................86
12.2.7 Uninstall .......................................................................86
12.3 Blackberry Mobile.............................................................87
12.3.1 System Requirements..................................................87
12.3.2 Installation....................................................................87
12.3.3 Site Registration...........................................................88
12.3.4 Connection...................................................................88
12.3.5 PTZ Control..................................................................89
12.3.6 Disconnection ..............................................................90
12.3.7 Uninstall....................................................................... 90
12.4 Windows Mobile .............................................................. 90
12.4.1 System Requirements................................................. 90
12.4.2 Installation ................................................................... 90
12.4.3 Site Configuration........................................................ 92
12.4.4 Connection .................................................................. 93
12.4.5 Uninstall....................................................................... 94
Application
13. KEYBOARD CONTROLLER.................................................. 96
13.1 Connection ...................................................................... 96
13.1.1 Configuration Diagram I .............................................. 96
13.1.2 Configuration Diagram II ............................................. 96
13.1.3 Configuration Diagram III ............................................ 97
13.2 Keyboard Setup in DVR .................................................. 97
13.3 Keyboard Configuration................................................... 98
13.4 Operation......................................................................... 98
13.4.1 DVR/PTZ Mode conversion......................................... 98
13.4.2 DVR Control Mode ...................................................... 98
13.4.3 PTZ Control Mode ....................................................... 99
14. SERIAL IN (POS/ATM)......................................................... 101
14.1 Usage of Serial-In Function........................................... 101
14.2 Connection Method ....................................................... 101
14.3 Connection Diagram...................................................... 101
14.4 Link................................................................................ 102
14.4.1 Link Setup ................................................................. 102
14.4.2 Schedule Setup ......................................................... 102
14.5 Setup ............................................................................. 103
14.5.1 Title............................................................................ 103
14.5.2 Port Setting................................................................ 104
14.5.3 OSD Display.............................................................. 104
14.5.4 Pattern Setting........................................................... 104
14.6 Search ........................................................................... 106

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1. Product Features
1.1 Unpacking
This equipment is an electronic appliance, so it should be handled with special care.
After unpacking, please check if all the following items are included.
DVR Main body
Power Supply Adapter (DC 12V, 3.33A) and Power Supply Cable
Remote Control With 2 AAA batteries
Installation CD (CMS Software & Users Manual)
1.2 Service
If there is any problem in the product, please refer servicing to a supplier or a distributor with qualified service personnel.
1.3 System Connection Diagram
4
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8
/
16 Channel Series DVR

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2. Installation
2.1 Hard disk Installation
2.1.1 SATA Port
Main substrate of this DVR has one SATA port: it is indicated as SATA 1.
Only one SATA device (hard disk) is possible to connect in Serial to the SATA port.
Storage SATA 1 Port
HDD 1
4 / 8 / 16 CH DVR
1 HDD
2.1.2 HDD Installation
Securely fix a hard disk by using bracket and screws provided herewith.
Please do not use any different hard disk cables (data cable and power supply cable) other than ones we provide.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to the hard disk.
CAUTION
Install hard disk after DVR power is off. Otherwise, it may cause permanent damage to the hard disk. To turn off DVR, please click ( )
SETUP>SYSTEM>Shutdown. Also, wait for 5 seconds before plugging in power supply again.
CAUTION
For installation/addition/replacement/Removal of HDD, make sure that the DVR is turned off. Otherwise, it may cause permanent damage
to the HDD.
Installation/Addition/Moving/Replacement: User should start HDD initialization including formatting. Otherwise, DVR wont recognize
the hard disk and may begin to function abnormally. Please follow the below procedure for HDD initialization.
(Date/Time setup) Set up the current date and time (SETUP>SYSTEM>Admin>Date/Time)
(Initialization of system setup) All values in setup are restored to factory default settings
(SETUP>SYSTEM>Information>Status>Setup>Default)
(HDD format) HDD format is done by SETUP>SYSTEM>Admin>Storage>Format. If there are more than two HDDs, each must be
formatted, separately. When the format is completed, DVR will auto-reboot.
Removal: Follow the Remove procedure even when a pre-installed hard disk has been removed. In
SETUP>SYSTEM>Admin>Storage>Format, click ( ) Removed item under the discrete Format headings of a corresponding HDD to
discard HDD item. When the Remove procedure is completed, DVR will auto-reboot.
2.1.3 Maximum HDD Capacity
2TB is the maximum HDD capacity of this model.
2.2 Connector Wiring
2.2.1 Video-In/Out Connections
Connect a camera to VIDEO IN.
2.2.2 Monitor Connections (Video Out, VGA and Spot)
Use with CCTV monitor and computer monitor. Please connect the CCTV monitor to VIDEO OUT’, the computer monitor to
VGA, respectively. If necessary, connect another CCTV monitor to SPOT.

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2.2.3 Audio Connections
Connect an audio device to AUDIO IN and a speaker system to AUDIO OUT. Please use a speaker system with volume
adjustable.
2.2.4 TCP/IP(Ethernet) Connections
Connect to ETHERNET connector with the LAN cable.
When connect to Internet, use an ordinary LAN cable (Non-cross cable). However, when connect directly to a PC, please
use only Crossover cable.
2.2.5 Alarm Connections
Connect Alarm Input (Sensor) to AI 1~AI 2 connectors and connect Sensor Common to G connector.
Connect Alarm Output (buzzer, siren, etc.) to AO 1 connectors and connect Common to G connector.
2.2.6 RS-485/422 Connections
Connect Pan/Tilt receiver (or Pan/Tilt camera) to RS-485/422 connector. Please observe proper (+) and (-) polarity.
PTZ Camera / Keyboard Controller connector.
Please use TX+, TX-, RX+ and RX- terminals.
2.2.7 USB Connections
There are three identical USB ports in front and in rear. It is possible to connect a USB memory stick to the USB ports.
2.2.8 Factory Reset Switch
Reset the switch to restore all setup values of menus to factory default settings. It is also possible to use to initialize System
Log file.
The switch is located in a pin hole on the left-hand side of the Alarm connector of the back panel.
Put the clip pin into the switch hole on the monitor (Live) screen and keep pressing until the switch has clicked.
CAUTION
Press factory reset switch only in live mode. Never press in setup mode.
2.2.9 Power Supply connections
Plug the power supply adapter (DC 12V, 3.33A) which include in this product to DC12V connector and plug another side to
power source. Adapter input voltage is a free volt (100 VAC ~ 240 VAC). Please do not use any different power supply
adapter because it may cause the DVR to malfunction.
2.2.10 Connections Guideline
Video Out Connector: If only the monitor is connected to VIDEO OUT connector, please set the impedance switch on the
rear side of the monitor to 75 ohms to prevent abnormally bright or collapsed images. If wish to connect another device (e.g.,
a recorder) to the back of the monitor, please set the impedance switch on the rear side of the monitor to HIGH Z (High
Impedance) and set the last device to 75 ohms.
Alarm Input Connector: Do not input any type of voltage to the AI 1~AI 2 connectors.

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3. Input Device and Screen Icons
3.1 Front Panel
4 / 8 / 16 Channel DVR
KEYS Operating mode Setup mode
,
 Control Pan/Tilt rotation of up/down/left/right in PTZ mode
 Menu, Enter /
Up/Down/Left/Right on
screen cursor control
 Rewind, Backward, Play/Pause, Forward, Fast Forward
Power LED
(Red)
 Light off: DVR off
 Light on: DVR on
HDD LED
(Green)
 Light off: Stop recording
 Blink : Recording/Playback modes (HDD Access), Archive in operation
Network LED
(Yellow)
 Light off: failed to connect to Ethernet
 Blink: Connected to Ethernet
3.2 Using a Mouse
Mouse provides an easier access to adjustment. Refer to below for proper use.
Left mouse button functions the same as Enter ( ) key on the front panel of DVR.
Right mouse button displays the following Function keys on screen.
Click Search menu at Function Keys the same as Search key on the front panel of DVR. Press the button, then the Search
menu will appear on screen.
Name of Key Function Name of Key Function
Display Change display mode Event Display System Log
Sequence Display each channel sequentially Search Enter Search Mode
Spot Use spot monitor Setup Enter Setup
Zoom Zoom in a camera Emergency Activate Emergency record
Freeze Freeze on live/recorded display Shutdown Pre-step before Power off
(SETUP>SYSTEM>Shutdown)
PIP Picture in Picture function Cancel Cancel Function key menu
PTZ En/Disable PTZ control

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3.3 Screen Icon
Icon Description Icon Description
Continuous recording mode In Audio recording
Event recording mode
(Alarm In/Motion) 4
CMS access indication/ No. of accesses
(up to 4)
In recording In channel sequencing
PTZ registration / PTZ mode Lock
Remote Controller Setup in HDD Overwrite mode
Setup in HDD No Overwrite mode
(HDD Full)
Setup in HDD No Overwrite mode
(recording)

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4. Setup
4.1 Login / Logout
At the default setting of DVR, users have to input the password to enter the set up menu.
Please press SETUP key to enter the setup menu and the following screen will appear.
In order to use all functions and privileges, login is as ID: admin.
Default Password is 1111.
At Setup>System>Account, Administrator should set an user rights depending on each users separately in Login Settings.
After login successfully, following screen will appear:
Recording continues during setup.
Main menu consists of 5 sub menus.
(SYSTEM / DISPLAY / DEVICES / RECORD / LINK)
Factory default is not applied to the pass ward initialization.
To escape from the setup menu, please click( ) on SYSTEM>Exit on the screen. Then, the following dialogue box will
appear.
Please choose OK to log out.
User may select the Main menu with , direction keys or mouse click. Please click ( ) the submenu to choose a
submenu under the Main menu.
4.2 SYSTEM
4.2.1 Information
Please click ( ) SYSTEM>Information and the following screen will appear.

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Site Description
Decide name of DVR.
Please click ( ) keyboard icon on Site Description frame and the following virtual keyboard will appear.
Please click ( ) desired letters (characters) on the virtual keyboard to input.
Use to erase one character every time.
Use to erase the whole sentence.
Please choose OK to confirm the input and choose Cancel to cancel.
System ID
Control DVRs by one remote controller by setting DVR IDs.
Please click ( ) , direction keys on the right-hand side of the System ID frame to set the ID of DVR. Take any whole
number between 1 and 255.
While pressing (+) or (-) button, the System ID value increases or decreases by 10 units.
Language
Please click ( ) Language frame to choose desired language and press ( ) key again.
Setup
Default: Click ( ) Default frame to restore all setup values of menus to factory default settings. Please note that System Log
is not initialized.
(NOTE)
This has a different function from Factory Reset Switch on the back panel of DVR in that System Log is not initialized.
Status

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Import: Copy the Menu setup stored in USB memory stick into DVR. Please plug in the memory stick and then click ( )
Import.
Export: Store the Menu setup of DVR in USB memory stick. Please plug in the memory stick and then click ( ) Export.
When user is on Default, Import or Export process, a message box will ask the progress and click the confirmation icon, then
a message box will show whether its success or failure.
System Log
Export: Store the System Log contents in USB memory stick. Please plug in the memory stick and then click ( ) Export.
When user is on Default, Import or Export process, a message box will ask the progress and click the confirmation icon, then
a message box will show its success or failure.
When user complete Status data input, please click ( ) Version and the following screen will appear.
Version Upgrade
User may upgrade DVR software.
Please follow the Upgrade procedure below.
Plug USB memory stick having upgrade file into USB Slot in rear of DVR.
Click ( ) Load frame. Then, software version stored in the USB will appear on the left-hand side.
Click ( ) Start frame to start the upgrade.
When the upgrade is completed, a dialogue box pops up. Please choose OK and DVR will auto-reboot.
CAUTION
DO NOT UPGRADE UNTIL INSTALL A HARD DISK DRIVE. MAKE SURE TO UPGRADE WHEN HDD IS IN PROPER OPERATION.
CAUTION
PLUGGING OUT USB DEVICE OR FORCED POWER-OFF MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE.
When user completes Version input, please click ( ) Record. Then, the following screen will appear.
The screen shows start time and end time of recorded data.
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Overwrite Setting
Click( ) Overwrite Setting button and the following screen will appear.
User shall designate the total recording days from 1 day to 30 days and unlimited.
User may set for beeping or notifying messages that notify the used percentage of disk.
Check Disk Overwrite and user may activate the overwrite function.
This function makes restart the recording from the beginning when the HDD is full. The previous recorded data will be
erased from the first one. Following icon will display in bottom of live mode .
Uncheck ( ) Disk Overwrite, recording will stop automatically when the HDD is full.
At no Overwrite mode, icon will appear when HDD capacity is full that indicates the recording has stopped and,
icon will appear while the recording is going on.
If user changes this setting, the warning message will appear. Then click ( ) confirmation button and user may change
the setting.
If user checks ( ) Disk full notify item, the warning message will appear as the used amount of disk.
Used
User may set the certain value of HDD usage for notification. It will notify at that point. The values are from 50 ~ 100%.
Alarm-Out
The Alarm-out will happen at the used amount of HDD which is specified at Used.
Beep
Check ( ), the warning sound will happen at the used amount of HDD which is specified at Used.
Blink Message
Check ( ), the warning message Disk Used(xx%)! will appear on the OSD.
(NOTE)
Notify setting does not affect saving the recorded data. It only gives notification and keep recording until hard disk is full.
(NOTE)
For more specific setting about Alarm-out, use Setup>DEVICES>Alarm Out.
Clear All Data
Use to delete or purge all normal recorded data from database. Please follow the procedure below.
Click ( ) Clear All Data frame.
When a dialogue box asking Remove All Data? shows, choose OK.
Then, Progress window will appear and the process starts.
When all data are deleted, a dialogue box asking Are you sure to remove log? will pop up.
Choose OK to delete all the recorded data as well as System Log.
(NOTE)
This might take a while to completely delete all data. In case of 80GB HDD for example, it takes about 90 seconds.
When user finished all the necessary inputs to SYSTEM menu, please click ( ) OK on the bottom to go back to SETUP
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4.2.2 Admin
Please click ( ) SYSTEM>Admin and the following screen will appear.
Date
This menu will allow user to adjust the settings.
Please follow the procedure below for time adjustment.
Click ( ) items (Y, M, D) to change. A designated item will be highlighted in a box (Y: Year, M: Month and D: Date).
Adjust the number by clicking ( ) , buttons on the right-hand side.
Repeat the same procedure to change Y, M and D.
Time
This menu will allow user to adjust the current time. The adjustment procedure is same as of Date.
CAUTION
IF ADJUSTED DATE/TIME IS PRIOR TO RECORDED DATA, DATA AFTER NEW DATE/TIME MAY BE ERASED.
CAUTION
ANY CHANGE IN DATE/TIME IS IMMEDIATELY APPLIED ON VIEWING SCREEN (LIVE), BUT THE DATE/TIME WHEN THE RECORDING
WAS DONE IS NOT CHANGED. MAKE SURE TO REBOOT DVR AFTER CHANGING THE DATE/TIME. DO NOT FORGET TO EXECUTE
SHUTDOWN (SYSTEM>Shutdown) BEFORE REBOOT.
Time Zone
Please click ( ) Time Zone frame to see the list of nations and choose one.
Click ( ) a check box next to Use Daylight Saving Time. When user dwells in a region of DST area, please check it (i.e. ).
If DST is observed, please click ( ) Period and the following screen will appear.
Adjust the dates of beginning (Begin) and end (End) of DST by Month/Week/Weekday.
Click ( ) the numbers in Month/Week/Weekday for adjustment.
Choose OK to confirm the setting.
Date Format
Set date indication format. Please click ( ) Date Format frame to select a format from the list.
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Time Format
Set time indication format. Please click ( ) Time Format frame to select a format from the list.
When user complete Date/Time input, please click ( ) NTP and the following screen will appear.
This menu is for accurate setting of time of day clock in DVR.
User may check only one of Run as Server and Use NTP.
Run as Server: NTP cannot be used in a non-networked environment (Intranet environment). In this case, DVR with Run
as Server functions as Time Server.
Use NTP: Connect to Internet to synchronize DVR clock with Network Time Servers clock.
NTP Server
Click ( ) keyboard icon in NTP Server frame and the virtual keyboard will appear. Input IP address of NTP server.
(NOTE)
Currently used NTP is administered by pool.ntp.org and its IP address is 65.23.154.62. However, users are allowed to use IP address of any
NTP site.
Interval
Set clock-update-interval from NTP Server. Normally, user can adjust 1 hour up to 24 hours.
System Clock
Display DVR clock.
Server Clock
Display NTP Servers clock if Internet is connected to Server Clock. If not displaying, please click ( ) Connect button.
When Server Clock is displayed, please click ( ) Sync button to synchronize NTP Servers clock with DVR clock.
Choose OK to confirm the clock synchronization.
When user completes NTP input, please click ( ) save and the following screen will appear.
Set S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) function for HDD format and auto-display of HDD
information.
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Four rows will show as follows:
1: SATA 1 Port
Format
User must format when:
install new HDD
add another HDD
replace HDD
move HDD (change installation port)
remove HDD
Click ( ) Add/Remove frame in Format column and choose OK on the dialogue box to start formatting.
Following format, DVR will auto-reboot. If there are more than 2 HDDs, please format each of HDDs. DVR will auto-reboot
when all the HDDs are formatted.
If the frame changes to ‘…’ after reboot, it means formatting has been properly done.
CAUTION
EXECUTE REMOVE PROCEDURE EVEN WHEN USER REMOVE PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED HDD. THE REMOVE PROCEDURE IS THE
SAME AS THE FORMAT PROCEDURE DESCRIBED ABOVE.
S.M.A.R.T
Click the frame on S.M.A.R.T column and temperature and HDD damage will show.
S.M.A.R.T Setup
Please click ( ) S.M.A.R.T Setup and the following screen will appear.
Check the square box next to Use On. Through S.M.A.R.T function, make alarm message, indicating HDD damage, will
show.
Check Beep, it will give the alarm sound, indicating HDD damage, as the SMART setup.
Check Blink Message, the alarm message will blink on the OSD, as the SMART setup.
If Use on box is unchecked, Beep, Blink Message will be unchecked automatically. Only when Use on is checked , user
can set Beep, Blink Message function.
Click ( ) Inspection Time frame to set inspection time.
Click Check by frame to select inspection interval.
Last Check Time: show the time of the last inspection.
Click ( ) , direction buttons on the right-hand side of Temperature frame to adjust to maximum temperature for the
HDD used in DVR. In general, it is 55 .
Click ( ) , direction buttons on the right-hand side of HDD Damage frame to set the permissible level of HDD damage
(%). HDD is a very crucial element for DVR recording, so set the permissible level within 1% to 2% to assure maximum
safety.
While pressing (+) or (-) button on the rightmost side of Temperature or HDD Damage item, a target value increases or
decreases by 10 units.
Choose OK to confirm the setting.
4.2.3 Account
Please click ( ) SYSTEM>Account and the following screen will appear.