Unitek DVR-404 User manual

User Guide Manual
DVR-404/408/416
* Default system password: 111111
(for RAMS, Record stop, Menu setup, System off, Auto key lock)
*DefaultID:admin(forRAMS)

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Table of contents
1. SYSTEM OVERVIEWS ..........................................................10
1.1 SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 10
1.2 COMPONENTS &OPTION...................................................................................................... 12
1.2.1 Components......................................................................................................................... 12
1.2.2 Options ................................................................................................................................ 12
1.3 FEATURES &SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 13
1.3.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 13
1.3.2 Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 14
1.4 NAME,FUNCTION &CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................... 15
1.4.1 Front view ........................................................................................................................... 15
1.4.2 Rear panel view................................................................................................................... 19
1.4.3 Remote controller function.................................................................................................. 22
1.5 INSTALLATION................................................................................................................. 24
1.5.1 Installation and connection.................................................................................................. 24
1.5.1.1 Camera................................................................................................................................................ 25
1.5.1.2 Video Out............................................................................................................................................ 25
1.5.1.3 Audio .................................................................................................................................................. 26
1.5.1.4 RS-232 ................................................................................................................................................ 26
1.5.1.5 RS-485 ................................................................................................................................................ 26
1.5.1.6 AUX/ALARM/SENSOR .................................................................................................................... 27
1.5.1.7 Network .............................................................................................................................................. 27
1.5.1.8 USB .................................................................................................................................................... 27
2 BASIC OPERATION PROCEDURES ...................................28
2.1 POWER ON/OFF.................................................................................................................... 28
2.1.1 Power ON............................................................................................................................ 28
2.1.2 Power OFF .......................................................................................................................... 28
2.2 DATE &TIME SETTING.......................................................................................................... 28
2.3 PASSWORD SETTING PROCEDURE.......................................................................................... 28
2.4 NETWORK SETTING .............................................................................................................. 28
2.5 RECORDING.......................................................................................................................... 28
2.5.1 Recording types................................................................................................................... 29

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2.5.2 Recording modes................................................................................................................. 29
2.6 PLAYBACK ........................................................................................................................... 29
2.6.1 Press the Play button ........................................................................................................... 29
2.6.2 Audio files........................................................................................................................... 29
2.7 SEARCH................................................................................................................................ 29
2.7.1 Search mode ........................................................................................................................ 29
2.7.2 Search method..................................................................................................................... 29
2.8 BACKUP ............................................................................................................................... 30
2.8.1 DVD-RW............................................................................................................................. 30
2.8.2 USB flash memory Stick..................................................................................................... 30
2.9 CLIENT PROGRAM ................................................................................................................ 30
2.9.1 RAMS (Remote Access & Monitoring System).................................................................. 30
2.9.2 UniPlayer............................................................................................................................. 31
2.9.3 Quick Installer..................................................................................................................... 31
2.10 MAT R I X FUNCTION .............................................................................................................. 31
3 MAIN MENU SCREEN ...........................................................32
3.1 CAMERA SETUP MENU.......................................................................................................... 32
3.1.1 Channel ............................................................................................................................... 32
3.1.2 Camera Name...................................................................................................................... 33
3.1.3 Camera hide ........................................................................................................................ 34
3.1.4 Picture Setting ..................................................................................................................... 34
3.1.4.1 Contrast, Brightness, Hue, .................................................................................................................. 34
3.1.4.2 Default ................................................................................................................................................ 34
3.1.5 PTZ setup ............................................................................................................................ 35
3.1.5.1 Model No ............................................................................................................................................ 35
3.1.5.2 PTZ ID................................................................................................................................................ 35
3.1.5.3 Reverse Control .................................................................................................................................. 36
3.1.5.4 RS-485 Setting.................................................................................................................................... 36
3.1.5.5 TEST................................................................................................................................................... 36
3.1.5.6 Additional PTZ Menus........................................................................................................................ 36
3.1.6 Spot ..................................................................................................................................... 37
3.1.7 Sequence Time .................................................................................................................... 37
3.1.8 Loop Through Setup............................................................................................................ 38
3.2 RECORD SETUP MENU .......................................................................................................... 38

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3.2.1 Resolution ........................................................................................................................... 38
3.2.2 Audio Sync.......................................................................................................................... 38
3.2.3 Channel number .................................................................................................................. 38
3.2.4 Quality................................................................................................................................. 38
3.2.5 Frame rate............................................................................................................................ 39
3.2.6 Record mode ....................................................................................................................... 39
3.2.7 Record Schedule Setup........................................................................................................ 40
3.3 EVENT SETUP MENU ............................................................................................................ 41
3.3.1 Motion Detection Setting .................................................................................................... 41
3.3.1.1 Channel............................................................................................................................................... 41
3.3.1.2 Sensitivity ........................................................................................................................................... 42
3.3.1.3 Detection Zone.................................................................................................................................... 42
3.3.2 Sensor Setting...................................................................................................................... 43
3.3.2.1 Sensor Type......................................................................................................................................... 43
3.3.2.2 Channel Link....................................................................................................................................... 43
3.3.3 Alarm input/ Output ............................................................................................................ 44
3.3.3.1 Sensor ................................................................................................................................................. 44
3.3.3.2 Motion ................................................................................................................................................ 44
3.3.3.3 Relay Time.......................................................................................................................................... 44
3.3.4 Post Alarm Record Time ..................................................................................................... 44
3.3.5 E-Mail Address Setting ....................................................................................................... 44
3.3.6 E-Mail Setting ..................................................................................................................... 45
3.3.6.1 Send (Period) ...................................................................................................................................... 45
3.3.6.2 Prohibition setting............................................................................................................................... 45
3.3.6.3 SMTP Server IP address ..................................................................................................................... 46
3.3.6.4 Authentication..................................................................................................................................... 46
3.3.7 Event Log............................................................................................................................................ 46
3.4 PLAYBACK SETUP ................................................................................................................ 47
3.4.1 Channel ............................................................................................................................... 47
3.4.2 Starting Point....................................................................................................................... 47
3.4.3 Audio................................................................................................................................... 47
3.5 DISPLAY SETUP .................................................................................................................... 48
3.5.1 ALPHA BLENDING .......................................................................................................... 48
3.5.2 VGA Setting ........................................................................................................................ 48
3.6 NETWORK SETUP MENU....................................................................................................... 49
3.6.1 DDNS setting ...................................................................................................................... 49

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3.6.2 Remote Connection Login Password .................................................................................. 50
3.6.3 Network Type...................................................................................................................... 51
3.6.3.1 STATIC ............................................................................................................................................... 51
3.6.3.2 DDNS Link On/off ............................................................................................................................. 52
3.6.3.3 Port...................................................................................................................................................... 52
3.6.3.4 IP Address ........................................................................................................................................... 52
3.6.3.5 Subnet Mask ....................................................................................................................................... 52
3.6.3.6 Gateway .............................................................................................................................................. 52
3.6.4 DHCP.................................................................................................................................................. 52
3.6.4.1 Port...................................................................................................................................................... 52
3.6.5 PPPoE ................................................................................................................................................. 53
3.6.5.1 Port...................................................................................................................................................... 53
3.6.5.2 ID........................................................................................................................................................ 53
3.6.5.3 Password ............................................................................................................................................. 53
3.6.5.4 DNS IP................................................................................................................................................ 54
3.6.6 Changing the Network configuration .................................................................................. 54
3.7 SYSTEM SETUP SCREEN ........................................................................................................ 55
3.7.1 DVR Name.......................................................................................................................... 55
3.7.2 System Password................................................................................................................. 56
3.7.2.1 Password Setting................................................................................................................................. 56
3.7.2.2 Password Apply .................................................................................................................................. 57
3.7.2.3 Auto Key Lock.................................................................................................................................... 57
3.7.3 Time / Date.......................................................................................................................... 57
3.7.3.1 Set up Time / Date............................................................................................................................... 58
3.7.3.2 Time / Date Format ............................................................................................................................. 58
3.7.3.3 Day Light Saving Time....................................................................................................................... 58
3.7.4 Buzzer ................................................................................................................................. 59
3.7.5 Language ............................................................................................................................. 59
3.7.6 HDD Setup .......................................................................................................................... 59
3.7.6.1 The number of HDD ........................................................................................................................... 60
3.7.6.2 Write Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 60
3.7.6.3 Forced Deletion( Previous few days) .................................................................................................. 60
3.7.6.4 Hard Disk............................................................................................................................................ 60
3.7.7 Aux Port .............................................................................................................................. 61
3.7.7.1 Active.................................................................................................................................................. 61
3.7.7.2 Function .............................................................................................................................................. 62

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3.7.8 Factory Default.................................................................................................................... 62
3.7.9 Software Upgrade................................................................................................................ 63
3.8 BACKUP ............................................................................................................................... 63
3.8.1 Backup Device .................................................................................................................... 64
3.8.2 Start Time ............................................................................................................................ 64
3.8.3 End Time ............................................................................................................................. 64
3.8.4 Channel ............................................................................................................................... 64
3.8.5 Event ................................................................................................................................... 64
3.8.6 Backup Start ........................................................................................................................ 64
3.8.7 Format ................................................................................................................................. 64
3.9 SYSTEM LOG ........................................................................................................................ 65
3.10 SYSTEM INFORMATION......................................................................................................... 65
3.10.1 Video type ........................................................................................................................... 65
3.10.2 H/W version ........................................................................................................................ 66
3.10.3 S/W version......................................................................................................................... 66
3.10.4 KERNEL version ................................................................................................................ 66
3.10.5 Mac Address........................................................................................................................ 66
3.10.6 Audio................................................................................................................................... 66
3.10.7 Language............................................................................................................................. 66
3.11 SEARCH MENU..................................................................................................................... 66
3.11.1 Search by Calendar.............................................................................................................. 67
3.11.1.1 Calendar View..................................................................................................................................... 67
3.11.1.2 Drawing Color .................................................................................................................................... 67
3.11.1.3 Hour( Time) ........................................................................................................................................ 68
3.11.1.4 Display by minutes ............................................................................................................................. 68
3.11.2 Search of Event ................................................................................................................... 68
3.11.2.1 Start time............................................................................................................................................. 68
3.11.2.2 Ending Time........................................................................................................................................ 68
3.11.2.3 Channel............................................................................................................................................... 68
3.11.2.4 Sample of Search ................................................................................................................................ 68
3.11.3 Still Image Search ............................................................................................................... 68
3.11.3.1 Still Image Search ............................................................................................................................... 69
3.11.3.2 Still Image USB back up..................................................................................................................... 69
3.11.3.3 Converting Still image file into JPG format........................................................................................ 69
3.12 PLAYBACK........................................................................................................................ 69
3.12.1 PLAYBACK of recorded Images ........................................................................................ 69

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3.12.1.1 Method of playback ............................................................................................................................ 69
3.12.1.2 Screen of played back. ........................................................................................................................ 70
3.12.1.3 Control during playback...................................................................................................................... 70
3.12.2 Playback of still image ........................................................................................................ 71
3.12.2.1 Method of playback ............................................................................................................................ 71
3.12.2.2 Screen of playing back........................................................................................................................ 71
3.12.2.3 Control during Still Image Play back.................................................................................................. 72
3.13 MISCELLANEOUS MENU....................................................................................................... 72
3.13.1 NET..................................................................................................................................... 72
3.13.2 OSD..................................................................................................................................... 73
3.13.3 Audio Mute ......................................................................................................................... 73
3.13.4 HDD .................................................................................................................................... 73
3.13.5 LOG .................................................................................................................................... 73
4 CLIENT PROGRAM ...............................................................74
4.1 OVERVIEW OF DVR ............................................................................................................. 74
4.1.1 PC REQUIREMENT (MINIMUM).............................................................................................. 74
4.2 INSTALLATION &EXECUTION OF PROGRAM.......................................................................... 74
4.3 RAMS_M4 (REMOTE ACCESS &MONITORING SYSTEM REAL-TIME) ................................. 75
4.3.1 Screen and button ................................................................................................................ 75
4.3.2 Connecting to DVR............................................................................................................. 76
4.3.3 UniPlayer_M4 link.............................................................................................................. 77
4.3.4 Full-screen display .............................................................................................................. 77
4.3.5 Program setup...................................................................................................................... 78
4.3.6 DVR recording .................................................................................................................... 78
4.3.7 DVR playback search.......................................................................................................... 80
4.3.8 DVR playback..................................................................................................................... 83
4.3.9 DVR backup........................................................................................................................ 85
4.3.10 DVR Setting ........................................................................................................................ 87
4.3.11 Still image Capture.............................................................................................................. 87
4.3.12 Watermark insertion ............................................................................................................ 88
4.3.13 Printing still image .............................................................................................................. 88
4.3.14 Motion picture recording..................................................................................................... 88
4.3.15 PAN/TILT, ZOOM/FOCUS ................................................................................................ 89
4.3.16 HDD Information ................................................................................................................ 90

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4.3.17 Check the program version.................................................................................................. 90
4.3.18 S/W upgrade of DVR .......................................................................................................... 91
4.3.19 Program minimizing............................................................................................................ 92
4.3.20 Close program ..................................................................................................................... 92
4.4 UNIPLAYER_RT ................................................................................................................... 92
4.4.1 Screen and button ................................................................................................................ 92
4.4.2 Directory search .................................................................................................................. 93
4.4.3 Search of still image............................................................................................................................ 94
4.4.4 Calendar search................................................................................................................................... 95
4.4.5 Still Image Capture ............................................................................................................................. 97
4.4.6 Input water mark ................................................................................................................. 98
4.4.7 Printing still image .............................................................................................................. 98
4.4.8 Moving picture file playback, playing, pause, temporarily pause, move ............................ 98
by interval of frame, fast forward Playing .................................................................................................... 98
4.4.9 Water mark drawing ............................................................................................................ 99
4.4.10 Panorama........................................................................................................................... 100
4.4.11 Check the program version................................................................................................ 102
4.4.12 Program minimizing.......................................................................................................... 102
4.4.13 Close Program...................................................................................................................102
4.5 QUICK INSTALLER .............................................................................................................. 102
4.5.1 Select model ...................................................................................................................... 102
4.5.2 System parameter setting................................................................................................... 103
4.5.3 Communication over Network or serial port..................................................................... 103
4.6 CONNECTION BY INTERNET EXPLORER .............................................................................. 105
4.6.1 Security setup .................................................................................................................... 105
4.6.2 Download ActiveX control................................................................................................ 106
4.6.3 Connection with DVR....................................................................................................... 106
4.6.4 Login ................................................................................................................................. 106
4.6.5 Connected screen............................................................................................................... 107
4.6.6 Search................................................................................................................................ 108
4.6.7 Playback ............................................................................................................................ 109
5 APPENDIX.............................................................................. 110
5.1 HOW TO INSTALL HDD( HARD DISK) ..................................................................................110
5.1.1 How to install HDD............................................................................................................110

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5.2 TERMINAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................114
5.2.1 DSUB-9P (RS-232)............................................................................................................114
5.2.2 DSUB-25P ( AUX / ALARM / SENSOR) .........................................................................115
5.3 FACTORY DEFAULT VALUE ..................................................................................................116
5.3.1 Main Menu .........................................................................................................................116
5.3.2 Search Menu...................................................................................................................... 121
5.4 PROTOCOL ......................................................................................................................... 122
5.4.1 Code table.......................................................................................................................... 122
5.4.2 Usage................................................................................................................................. 123
5.5 RECORDING MODE,QUALITY,FPS, HDD TIME TABLE ....................................................... 124
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system,
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1. SYSTEM OVERVIEWS
1.1 Safety
Please follow this instruction to prevent any kind of damage or loss.
. Ifyoudonotfollow this instruction, it might bring severe damage or loss.
The symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.
The symbol is intended to alert the user to 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.
Warning -- 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 its own expense.
Warning – If TIMEKEEPER NVRAM IC that is consist of RTC, SRAM, POWER-FAIL CONTROL
CIRCUIT and BATTERY is replaced, the replacement is to be done by a trained technician with the
same type of component.
Caution -- Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
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Caution – Danger of explosion, if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Warranty will be made void if the product is disassembled or manipulated by the user.
Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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1.2 Components & Option
The following items are included with the 4, 8 & 16 Channel DVR. Please be certain that all items are
included as soon as you open the box:
1.2.1 Components
zDVR (DVD-COMBO is installed as a basic equipment)
zPower cable
zDSUB-25 connector for AUX / ALARM / SENSOR.
zQuick Manual
zSoftware CD (RAMS, UniPlayer, Quick Installer and Operation Manual)
1.2.2 Options
zRemote Control Unit (two batteries included)
zRS-232 Serial cross cable

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1.3 Features & specifications
1.3.1 Features
zReal time 4/8/16 channel Standalone Digital Video Recorder
zReal time Recording & Playback
4CH : Full D1 Real Time(NTSC : 120 FPS, PAL : 100 FPS)
8CH : HALF D1 Real Time(NTSC : 240 FPS, PAL : 200 FPS)
16CH : CIF REAL TIME(NTSC : 480 FPS, PAL : 400 FPS)
zMPEG-4 compression
zStable Operation System(Embedded Linux)
zQuadplex operation modes : Simultaneous recording, Playback, Back up, Network transfer
zRemote monitoring & access and control, back up via network
zDynamic IP support (DHCP & PPPoE)and DDNS server available
zAlarm triggered E-mail alert function
zAlarm function for Motion detection, Video loss, Sensor detection
zRecording frame and image quality control function
zVarious back up support (CD-RW, USB, Network)
zAll channel audio recording support
zVarious recording models : Time laps, Event recording(Motion, Sensor), Schedule, Manual
and continuous recording
zCapturing of still image, Search and Back up
zCalendar search is available.
zConvenient search by alarm, time and date
zDetail and convenient search, using Jog Shuttle
zWatermark function (during back up)
zPTZ control, using RS-485 communication
zQuick & easy setup, using RS-485 communication
zConvenient operating, by using of remote controller
zConvenient operating, by USB MOUSE support
zBoth is NTSC & PAL video system are available.
zAvailable to install lack: 2U
zFree volt power input ( 100 - 240VAC, 50Hz/60Hz, 70W )
zSupport various Video Out (CVBS out, VGA out, SPOT out, S-VIDEO out)

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1.3.2 Specifications
Model 4ch DVR 8ch DVR 16ch DVR
Image System NTSC, PAL selectable
Multi-tasking Quadplex
Video Channel 4CH Composite, 4CH Loop
through, BNC
8CH Composite, 8CH Loop
through, BNC
16CH Composite, 16CH Loop
through, BNC
Video Output 1CH Composite BNC, 1 CH S-VIDEO, 1CH Spot (Single/Multi), 1CH VGA
Video Compression MPEG-4
Recording Resolution 720x480, 720x240, 36x240 (NTSC) / 720x576, 720x288, 360x288 (PAL)
Recording Quality 4 Levels (Normal, Enhanced, Fine, Super Fine)
Max Display Speed 120 fps (NTSC)
100 fps (PAL)
240 fps (NTSC)
200 fps (PAL)
480 fps (NTSC)
400 fps (PAL)
Max Recording Speed 120 fps at Full D1 (NTSC)
100 fps at Full D1 (PAL)
240 fps at Half D1 (NTSC)
200 fps at Half D1 (PAL)
480 fps at CIF (NTSC)
400 fps at CIF (PAL)
Max Playback Speed 120 fps (NTSC)
100 fps (PAL)
240 fps (NTSC)
200 fps (PAL)
480 fps (NTSC)
400 fps (PAL)
Time Laps Recording
Interval (fps)
1,2,3,4,5,6,8,10,15,30 (NTSC, 10 Steps)
1,2,3,4,5,7,9,13,20,25 (PAL, 10 Steps)
Recording Mode Schedule, Event (Sensor, Motion Detection), Manual, Continuous, Continuous+Event
Playback Search Calendar, Event (Sensor, Motion Detection)
Playback Speed x1, x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64, x128, Field by Field (Forward, Backward)
Slow Motion x1/4, x1/2 (Forward Only)
Sensor Input 4 (NO/NC Selectable) 8 (NO/NC Selectable) 16 (NO/NC Selectable)
Alarm Output (Relay) 1 (NO/NC) , 4 TTL
Audio In/Out 4 ch 4ch ( 4ch option ) 4ch ( 12ch option )
Network 10/100Base-T (Static, DHCP, PPPoE, E-mail), DDNS server available
Motion Detection 22x15 (NTSC) / 22x18 (PAL), 8 Level Sensitivity
Hard Disk Max. 2 EA
Backup USB(Ver2.0), CD-RW/DVD-RW, Network
Watermarking Still Image Backup
PTZ Control RS-485
Serial Port RS-232(Console, Reserved)
System Log Video Loss, Power On/Off, HDD Full, HDD Fail, Menu Called, Reset HDD Format, Reset SW
Upgrade, Email Fail
Language Korean, English, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Italian, Russian, Slovakian
S/W Upgrade Network, USB Memory Stick, CD-RW
Password Function Power OFF, MENU, Record OFF, Key Lock
Power Source Free Voltage (100 – 240VAC, 50Hz/60Hz, 70W)
Dimension 433(W) x 385(D) x 88(H)
Operating Temperature 5℃~ 40℃
Weight 7Kg (net)
zDesign and specifications are subjected to change without notice.

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1.4 Name, function & connections
1.4.1 Front view
2
PAUSE
POWER
REC 14368975
STOP
PLAY
REC
R.PLAY
LEFT
MULTI SEQMENU
PTZ
LOCK
MISC/SHZOOM
FRZ SEARCH
DOWN
10/0 11 161312 14 15
REW
OK
RIGHT
UP
FF
< 16ch DVR >
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PAUSE
REC
POWER
123456
STOP
PLAY
REC
R.PLAY
SEQMULTI MENU
LEFT
MISC/SH
PTZ ZOOM
SEARCH
FRZ
LOCK
DOWN
089
REW
RIGHT
OK
UP
FF
< 8ch DVR >
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PAUSE
REC
POWER
123456
STOP
PLAY
REC
R.PLAY
SEQMULTI MENU
LEFT
MISC/SH
PTZ ZOOM
SEARCH
FRZ
LOCK
DOWN
089
REW
RIGHT
OK
UP
FF
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Description:
1. CD-RW/DVD-RW
zEasy backup by CD-RW/DVD-RW is available. The cover of CD-RW/DVD-RW shows an
excellent design.
2. Playback
zRECORD: Press once to begin recording all active channels. Press again to end recording.
zR-PLAY: Reverse Playback. Press to begin reverse playback. Under PTZ control menu,
used to decrease the speed of Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus.
zSTOP: Stop playback.
zPLAY: Access to playback.
- Playback button will activate assigned starting position and Channel at playback setup of
menu.
- At pause mode, it will release pause mode.
- Under PTZ control menu, used to increase the speed of Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus.
zPAUSE : Press once to freeze playback. Press again to restart playback.
3. LED Display
zPOWER : During Standby mode, red light on, during running unit, green light on
zREC : During recording green light flashes
4. Function Button
zPOWER: Press this button to power ON/OFF
- Soft Power method is adapted. Therefore, If Power button is pressed,
user is asked to input Password, before Power off.
zLOCK: Press this button to lock/unlock the buttons of DVR, in order to prevent the use by
Unapproveduser.
- If the LOCK button is pressed, DVR is locked, and it’s unlocked by inputting correct
password
zZOOM: Zoom In/Out on the images during Live Viewing.
zFRZ : Freeze.
- Press button once to freeze the frame at live mode. Press again to return.
- To take a still image capture at playback mode.
- Exchange of video input type : Press power button with FRZ button from NTSC to Pal
or PAL to NTSC.
zMISC/SH: Miscellaneous functions or Shuttle Hold.
- MISC: To substitute for the buttons that are placed on the remote control but that are
not placed on the keypad (NET, OSD, Audio Mute, HDD, LOG).
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- SH: Press button while using the Shuttle to hold the speed.
zSEARCH : Press once to open the menu to search for recorded files.
zPTZ: Pan/Tilt/Zoom. Press once to access the Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus control mode.
Press again to exit.
zMENU: Press button to access Main Menu. Press again to return.
zMULTI (16ch DVR) : Selection button for Screen Division for Live Viewing mode
- Live mode: Selection of Screen Division for Live Viewing mode
(4, 8, 9, 16 screen divisions)
- In order to go back to previous mode, user is required to push “MULTI” button,
after selecting a specific channel.
- Playback mode : Selection button for Screen Division for playback of recording file.
It shows 4, 9,16 divided screen in order of precedence. If you select specific one channel
and in order to get back to each divided channel, you can just click “MULTI” button.
zMULTI (8ch DVR)
- Live mode: Selection button for Screen Division of Screen Division for Live Viewing mode (4,
6, 8, 9 screen divisions)
- In order to go back to previous mode, user is required to push “MULTI” button,
after selecting a specific channel .
-Playbackmode:
- In order to go back to previous mode, user is required to push “MULTI” button,
after selecting a specific channel.
zSEQ(16ch DVR)
: Sequential view under live mode. Viewing of all active video input channels sequentially.
If you click “SEQ” button one time, each single channel can be viewed sequentially.
If you double click “SEQ” , it views 4,8,9,16 screen divisions.
This button also can be used for all motions area release purpose on motion detection
set up menu.
zSEQ(8ch DVR)
: Sequential view under live mode. Viewing of all active video input channels sequentially.
If you click “SEQ” button one time, each single channel can be viewed sequentially.
If you double click “SEQ” , it views 4,8,9 screen divisions.
This button also can be used for all motions area release purpose on motion detection
set up menu.
zSEQ(4ch DVR)
: Sequential view under live mode. Viewing of all active video input channels sequentially.
If you click “SEQ” button one time, each single channel can be viewed sequentially.

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If you double click “SEQ” , it views 4 screen divisions.
This button also can be used for all motions area release purpose on motion detection
set up menu.
5. Numeric button - Live Viewing mode button
z16ch DVR : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0(10), 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
- Channel selection for Live Viewing and Playback mode, Password inputting,
- Channel selection by pushing the button 1, 2, 3, …, 15, 16
z8ch DVR : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
- Channel selection for Live Viewing and Playback mode, Password inputting.
z4ch DVR : 1,2,3,4 : It can be used for channel & password change.
6. Direction/select button
zUP: Used to move the cursor up; change possible values in the setup menu; under
PTZ control sub menu, used to move camera; or used to adjust focus.
zDOWN: Used to move the cursor up; change possible values in the setup menu; under
PTZ control sub menu, used to move camera; or used to adjust focus.
zLEFT: Used to change possible values in the setup menu. Under PTZ control menu,
used to move the camera left or used to do Zoom Out; At playback mode, used to
decrease playback speed.
zRIGHT: Used to change possible values in the setup menu. Under PTZ control menu,
used to move the camera left or used to do Zoom In; At playback mode, used to
increase playback speed.
zOK: Used as a selection key. Under PTZ control menu, used to be interchanged P/T
mode with Z/F mode
7. IR receiver
zRemote control signal receiver
8. Jog/Shuttle
zShuttle: Multi-speed forward/reverse playback. Under Network Setup sub menu,
used to input parameters fast.
zJog: Frame by frame search.
9. USB connector in the front panel
zThis connector is for USB Memory stick to back up the image
zUSB Mouse is available.

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Description:
1. VIDEO IN
zIN : CAMERA INPUT terminal. This is for CVBS signal input.
zOUT : LOOP OUT terminal. This is for other DVR connection or other device’s input
channel.
2. VIDEO OUT
zVIDEO : VIDEO OUT terminal. CVBS signal is exported.
zSPOT : SPOT VIDEO OUT TERMINAL. CVBS signal is exported..
3. USB
zThis is USB memory stick terminal to back up HDD video screen.
zUSB Mouse is available.
4. ETHERNET
zThis is to connect 10/100 Base-T network connection port (RJ-45).
5. AUX/ALARM/SENSOR
zThis is to connect AUX IN/OUT, Alarming device and sensor device. (DSUB-25 male
Connector)
zDC 5V power is provided to connect other devices.
6. RS-485
z485 A Port : This is to connect PTZ device ( RS-485port).
z485 B Port : Reserved
7. RS-232
zSERIAL : This is to connect RS-232 port on PC to use console function or for Quick installer.
(DSUB-9 male Connector)
8. S-VIDEO
zStandard S-VIDEO signal is exported.
9. VGA