Triplex H.264 Network DVR User manual

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Triplex H.264 4/8/16CH DVR
Digital Video Recorder

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1. Product Overview........................................................................................4
2. Front Panel...................................................................................................4
3. Rear Panel....................................................................................................5
4. IR Remote Controller ..................................................................................6
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1. PTZ Camera connection.............................................................................8
2. Alarm (External) Installation.......................................................................9
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1. Pop-Up Menu.............................................................................................11
2. Main Menu..................................................................................................12
2.1. Camera Setup ...................................................................................12
2.2. Motion Setup.....................................................................................13
2.3. Record Setup....................................................................................14
2.4. Alarm Setup ......................................................................................15
2.5. Hard Disk Management Setup.........................................................16
2.6. Network Setup ..................................................................................17
2.7. Backup Setup....................................................................................19
2.8. System Setup....................................................................................21
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1. PTZ Preset..................................................................................................25
2. PTZ Setup...................................................................................................26
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1. Playback Menu ..........................................................................................27
2. Time Search...............................................................................................28
3. Event Search..............................................................................................29
4. Playback on PC .........................................................................................30
4.2 CD/DVD BACKUP PLAYBACK .................................................................34
4.3 USB & LOCAL BACKUP FILE PLAYBACK..............................................35
4.4 BACKUP FILE TO AVI ...............................................................................37
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zFor your safety, unplugging the power before moving the DVR, installing, or
replacing any parts or hard drive.
zMake sure all the power cable and wires are properly set up before using the
DVR.
zTo avoid a short circuit, don’t leave any unnecessary parts inside the DVR.
zPlease avoid dramatic changes of the environment, such as dust, temperature,
and humidity. Keep the DVR in a temperature ranging from 5℃~40℃.
zKeep the DVR in a well-ventilated place and away from any heat-generating
objects.
zDo not block the DVR’s fan and vent.
zDo not expose this unit to the sun directly.
zIf you are not sure of the installation and setup, please consult the technicians.
zDon’t fix it yourself if there’s any damage to this unit or the power supply,
Consult the technician or the distributor.
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zDVR Main unit x 1
zPower Adapter x1 + Power cord x1(4/8ch DVR)
zPower cord x1(16ch DVR)
zCD with Software / Manual x 1
zUSB Mouse X1
zIR Remote Controller x 1
If there is any damage, shortage or inappropriate item in the package, please
contact with your local dealer.

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1. Product Overview
z4/8/16ch high performance digital surveillance system
zTriplex operations : Recording / Playback / Remote Backup
zH.264 Video compressive
z240PPS (8/16ch), 120PPS(4ch).
zCMS / 3GPP support.
zSearch by Time, Event.
zEthernet remote control/ Viewer, support PPPoE, DHCP, DDNS.
zFlexible and easy backup files through USB, CDRW/DVDRW.
zMulti-Lingual OSD support
zMultiple and flexible operation control by mouse and IR remote.
zP/T/Z camera control by RS485
zDimension(Width x Height x Depth):
340x60x270mm (4/8CH DVR), 430x80x325mm (16CH DVR)
2. Front Panel
4CH DVR (Front Panel 1)
No. Function
1 Power
2 HDD
3 USB for backup/ firmware upgrade
4 IR Receiver
4CH DVR (Front Panel 2)
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No. Name Function
1 Power LED The DVR unit is powered up and running. (Green color)
2 IR Receiver IR Control receiver (Refer to IR Remote Controller)
3 Hard disk
Actived LED
LED indicator flashes at hard disk is acting (Red color)
4 USB Port USB Port for firmware upgrade or USB backup
3. Rear Panel
4CH DVR
8CH DVR
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No. Function
1 USB PORT
2 VIDEO IN (BNC)
3 Monitor OUT
4 AUDIO-IN
5 AUDIO-OUT
6 Ethernet (RJ45)
7 RS-485/ ALARM/ RELAY, 4 pin connector for external control unit, 5
pin connector for Alarm input and 3 pin connector for relay
8 VGA Display Connector (DB-9)
9 DC-IN (12V)
10 S-VIDEO
11 SPOT MONITOR
12 Video Output
13 Alarm
14 RS232 / RS485 port
4. IR Remote Controller
ITEM Function
AUTO Press AUTO to switch channel by channel
automatically.
SEL
Press this button to select the different
assembled of camera formats or perform PTZ
functions.
REC Press REC to start recording & again to stop.
1-16 Press the button to select the channel for full
screen.
__ Fast backward
MENU STOP
MODE
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AUTO SEL
PB
REC
ZOOM
ID
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II`Picture by picture forward play
`` Fast forward
XPlay video forward
MODE Split Screen Switch
ID **ID setup to control DVRs
▲/►/ Switch split screen & Move up / right or
increase.
▼/◄Switch split screen & Move down / left or
decrease.
To enter item or make choose.
MENU To into or exit main menu
STOP Stop play and playback
1) Each DVR can setup its own ID number. The user can control DVR via remote
controller by pressing ID button first and then ID number of DVR and ID button again
of remote controller.
2) For example, if DVR is set to 1, the user has to press ID button+ 1+ ID button again of
remote controller to control this DVR.
3) Click ID button first and then number 99 and ID button again to control multi-DVR(s) on
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Be sure there is no power connection before starting installation!
1. PTZ Camera connection
Following diagram for DVR connect between PTZ camera & joystick controller, for
DVR to control PTZ camera please make sure the CAMERA ID, BANDRATE (default
at 9600 bps) and RS-485 cable.

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2. Alarm (External) Installation
The DVR unit provides one alarm (speaker) signal. Please refer to following figure.
There are three types of alarms that the system can be configured to handle. They are
Motion detection Alarm, External Alarm and Video Loss Alarm.
A. Motion detection Alarm and External Alarm:
When motion detection or External Alarm was triggered, there are 5 possible
actions will be taken.
1. Changes recording speed as alarm recording speed.
2. Monitor will display corresponding full screen alarm channel, it will switch
automatic mode to manual mode if buttons pressing activity occurred in 5
seconds.
3. Relays can be activated by motion detection or external alarm when turning on.
4. The camera title will be transformed into color of yellow when motion is
happening, “ALARM” text will show up when external alarm is triggered.
B. Video Loss Alarm:
The default setting of Video Loss alarm is enabled.
Terminal Connectors:
Symbol Function
T+ RS-485 sends +
T - RS-485 sends -
R- RS-485 receives -
R+ RS-485 receives +
ALARM1-4 Camera alarm input.
GND GND.
N.C Relay N.C.
COM Relay COM
N.O Relay N.O.

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EXAMPLE 1：Connect Alarm In One with PIR (Passive Infrared).
EXAMPLE 2：Connect with Alarm Siren at Relay N.O.