TeleEye RN284 User manual

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Installation & Safeguards
User Manual
Tele Eye
RN284 / RN288 / RN2816
Digital Video Recorder
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read this manual carefully and keep it for future use.

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Notice:
Signal Communications Limited reserves the right to make improvements to the product
described in this manual at any time and without prior notice.
This manual is copyrighted. All rights are reserved. This manual may not be copied,
reproduced or translated in whole or part without prior consent from Signal
Communications Limited.
Tele Eye is a trademark of Signal Communications Limited and is registered in China, ong
Kong, US and other countries.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Copyright (c) 2005 Signal Communications Limited (A Member of Tele Eye Group).
All rights reserved.
Version 1.0
Limits of Liabilit and Disclaimer of Warrant
Signal Communications Limited have taken care in preparation of this manual, but
makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assume no responsibility for errors
or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages in connection
with or arising out of the use of the information or accessories contained herein.
Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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INSTALLATION & SAFEGUARDS
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
Environment Condition for Installation
- To prevent electric shock or other hazard, do not expose units to rain, oisture, or dust.
- This unit should be located in an area with low hu idity and a ini u of dust..
- Place this unit in a well-ventilated place and do not place heat-generating objects on this unit.
- This unit should not be located in an area where it is likely to be subjected to echanical shocks.
Before ou Start
- Ensure the power switch is in the OFF position prior to starting.
- Do not atte pt to service this unit yourself as opening or re oving covers ay expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
- Installation should be perfor ed by qualified service personnel only.
- This unit should be operated only fro the type of power source indicated on the anufacturer’s
label and with the power supply included with the unit.
Notice
NoticeNotice
Notice
- Before initial configuration or operation you must first set the TIME/DATE, followed by
setting the unit to the FACTORY DEFAULT settings, lastly clearing the HDD. Please follow
these steps in order.
- Before installing a second HDD, ensure that the drive conforms to the specifications
listed on the specifications page at the end of this manual. When installing a second HDD,
set the drive to SLAVE. After installation, first reset the TIME/DATE, followed by resetting
the unit to the FACTORY DEFAULT settings, lastly clearing the new HDD.
- Pull the unit out of record mode prior to cutting power to the unit. Do this by entering the
setup menu, followed by switching the unit off. Powering off the unit while writing to the
disks can cause critical malfunctions. (ex: Recording Error, Playback Error, System Error)
- When you set the record type, you have to set the Record Configuration and also
Schedule Setup. This unit records as per the Record type & Schedule setup.
- The [REC] button on the front panel is for emergency record using highest image quality.
The lightning flash with arrowhead sy bol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user of this equip ent that there are dangerous voltages within the enclosure which ay be of
sufficient agnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The excla ation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to presence of
i portant operating and aintenance(Servicing) instructions in the literature acco panying the
appliance.

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Contents
Contents
18----------------------------------------------------------------Playback4-7.
18----------------------------------------------------------------Record4-6.
17----------------------------------------------------------------Zoo View5)
17----------------------------------------------------------------Freeze View4)
16----------------------------------------------------------------Display Configuration4-4.
16----------------------------------------------------------------Factory Default4-3.
15----------------------------------------------------------------Syste Log-in4-2.
15----------------------------------------------------------------Start-up DVR4-1.
17----------------------------------------------------------------PIP View3)
17----------------------------------------------------------------Sequencing Ca eras2)
17----------------------------------------------------------------Full / Multiple View1)
17----------------------------------------------------------------Live View Setup4-5.
19----------------------------------------------------------------Search4-8.
15----------------------------------------------------------------OperationCHAP. 4
14----------------------------------------------------------------RS-232C ASCII-code8)
14----------------------------------------------------------------Connector Pin Assign ent7)
13----------------------------------------------------------------Other External Device6)
13----------------------------------------------------------------VCR, Video Printer5)
12----------------------------------------------------------------Power4)
12----------------------------------------------------------------Monitor3)
12----------------------------------------------------------------Ca era2)
11----------------------------------------------------------------HDD(Hard Disk Drive)1)
11----------------------------------------------------------------Detailed Installation3-2.
10----------------------------------------------------------------Installation Configuration3-1.
10----------------------------------------------------------------InstallationCHAP. 3
9----------------------------------------------------------------Rear2-2.
7----------------------------------------------------------------Front2-1.
7----------------------------------------------------------------Function of Each ButtonCHAP. 2
6----------------------------------------------------------------Package Contents1-2.
5----------------------------------------------------------------Features1-1.
5----------------------------------------------------------------Features & Package ContentsCHAP. 1

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Contents
27----------------------------------------------------------------Syste Infor ation8.
52----------------------------------------------------------------SpecificationsCHAP. 7
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Re ote Viewer Progra
Back-Up CD Player
FAQ
6-2.
6-3.
6-4.
33----------------------------------------------------------------DVR Network Configuration6-1.
31----------------------------------------------------------------RS-232C Setup2.
31----------------------------------------------------------------TCP/IP Setup1.
30----------------------------------------------------------------External Device5-6.
30----------------------------------------------------------------Back-Up5-5.
33----------------------------------------------------------------Network SetupCHAP. 6
32----------------------------------------------------------------Language Setup5-8.
32----------------------------------------------------------------FACTORY Default5-7.
31----------------------------------------------------------------Pan Tilt Zoo Setup3.
29----------------------------------------------------------------Holiday Setup3.
29----------------------------------------------------------------Schedule Setup2.
28----------------------------------------------------------------Record Configuration1.
28----------------------------------------------------------------Record Setup5-4.
27----------------------------------------------------------------Password Setup7.
27----------------------------------------------------------------Buzzer Setup6.
26----------------------------------------------------------------Alar Setup5.
26----------------------------------------------------------------Interval Setup4.
24----------------------------------------------------------------Ca era Setup3.
24----------------------------------------------------------------TIME/DATE Setup2.
23----------------------------------------------------------------HDD Manage ent1.
23----------------------------------------------------------------Configuration5-3.
22----------------------------------------------------------------Monitor Setup2)
22----------------------------------------------------------------Screen Display1)
22----------------------------------------------------------------Display Setup5-2.
21----------------------------------------------------------------Entering the Menu5-1.
21----------------------------------------------------------------Set UpCHAP. 5
20----------------------------------------------------------------Data Back-Up4-10.
20----------------------------------------------------------------PTZ Ca era Operation4-9.

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Live View
Real ti e display per ca era
Auto Sequence
PIP (Picture in picture)
Digital Zoo
Display Freeze
Si ple Playback ode
Si ple PTZ ca era control
Record
Variable Record resolution (For higher picture quality or higher recording speed)
Efficient I age Quality setup in 5 steps
Schedule Record / Holiday Record
Event Record (Alar / Motion)
E ergency Record
Network
View Live and Playback i ages across IP network
Copy i ages across the network
Playback
Search & Playback by Date/Ti e, Event, Ca era
Outstanding picture quality by JPEG 2000 co pression algorith (No osaic effect)
Suitable for recording not only i ages but also text
Various steps in Forward Playback Speed (X1/16, X1/8, X1/4, X1/2, X2, X4, X16, X32, X64)
Various steps in Backward Playback Speed (X1/16, X1/8, X1/4, X1/2, X2, X4, X16, X32, X64)
Easy and convenient search by Jog Shuttle & Re ote Controller
Data Back-Up
Si ple Back-Up using built-in CD Writer (Back-up CD Player included in the package)
Network Back-Up using Re ote Viewer progra (Re ote Viewer included in the package)
Supports bigger capacity of HDD (300GB)
Others
Multi-Language
Lock the syste by Password
JOG / SHUTTLE
PAL/NTSC Auto detection
Control the unit by using Re ote Controller
CHAP. 1 Features & Package Contents
CHAP. 1 Features & Package Contents
1-1. Features

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CHAP. 1 Features & Package Contents
1-2. Package Contents
1. DVR Main Unit 2. Re ote Controller
3. Power Cable
4. Power Adapter 5. User’s Manual
6. Software CD
7. Battery for re ote controller 8. Bolts
For attaching Hard Disk Drive into DVR8. Bolts
Battery for re ote controller7. Battery
Re ote Viewer Software & Back up CD player6. Software CD
User’s Manual5. User’s Manual
12 V DC power supply to DVR ain board4. Power Adapter
AC power supply to adapters for 12 V DC power3. Power Cable
DVR control 2. Re ote Controller
STAND-ALONE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER1. DVR Main Unit
DescriptionPackage Contents

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Reduce or increase the option value in the enu
Navigate in the enu
Move to next step
Selects each enu option
Set up for SYSTEM MENU or Use to exit the enu
Search recorded data on HDD
Playback of recorded data on HDD
Record Stop, Playback Stop, or Return to Schedule Record
fro E ergency Record
E ergency Record at continuous, 60ips, SUPER FINE size
•F4 : USER 4
•F3 : USER 3
•F2 : USER 2
•F1 : USER 1
•AUTO : AUTO SCAN
•GOTO : GOTO PRESET
•CLEAR : CLEAR PRESET
•SET : SET PRESET
ENTER
MENU⑥SETUP
SEARCH
PLAY
+ -
▲▼◀▶
NEXT
STOP
REC⑤Record /
Playback
•TELE : ZOOM OUT
•WIDE : ZOOM IN
•FAR : FOCUS FAR
•NEAR : FOCUS NEAR
•CLOSE: IRIS CLOSE
•OPEN : IRIS OPEN
•OFF : LIGHT OFF
•ON : LIGHT ON
2. Control PTZ ca era (Each button is assigned for each PTZ co and)
1. Pressing this button will display a full screen i age of that ca era④Ca era
selection
&
PTZ ca era
control
IR receiver③IR
Fir ware upgrade by connecting PC with latest fir ware to USB port②USB Device
Shows status of operation①LED La ps
FunctionNa e
CHAP. 2 Function of Each Button
2-1 FRONT
CHAP. 2 Function of Each Button

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CHAP. 2 Function of Each Button
Data Back-up using built-in CD writer10. CD-RW
11. SWAP HDD
9. Jog Shuttle
8. Jog Shuttle
Control
Very easy and convenient search : Press J. Shuttle button, and i ages in
playback pause, and Jog and Shuttle akes it very easy and convenient to
search, forward or backward, fast and slow, as user want.
ACTIVE LED on : When J. SHUTTLE button is pressed
RUN LED on : While you operate Jog or Shuttle
Pressing Jog Shuttle button (Ready for use Jog/Shuttle)
: In playback ode, pressing J. SHUTTLE button ake
i ages frozen.
Lock the key function
Auto ca era i age sequencing in full screen ode
Display in PIP (Picture in Picture) ode
Switch to split display
MODE button changes screen-division fro (to) full screen
to (fro ) 4-split screen.
Freezing an I age
Zoo ing an i age
On/Off for PAN/TILT/ZOOM control ode
Press this button first to control PTZ ca era connected to
DVR unit via RS-485
Connect Master HDD
J.SHUTTLE
K.LOCK
SEQ
PIP
MODE
FREEZE
ZOOM
PTZ7. LIVE View
Control
FunctionNa e

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CHAP. 2 Function of Each Button
2-2. REAR
4 Channel
8 Channel
16 Channel