Vacron Digital Video Recorder User manual

4CH / 8CH H.264
Digital Video Recorder
USER MANUAL
2013 FEB V1.0
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WARNING
Do not expose the DVR under the sunlight, heat or
wet environment while installation. As it could
decrease the performance of DVR and damage the
machine.
Do not touch the power plug or case with wet hands
as this could result electric shock.
Do not forcedly bend or put heavy object on power
cable as this could result in injury to personal or
equipment.
Do not operate with damaged power cord or loose
electrical outlet as this could result in electric shock or
accident.
Please use individual power instead of share electrical
outlets with other electrical equipment as this could
result in damage or accident.
Do not attempt to service this DVR by yourself as it
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Please refer all service to the qualified
servicing distributor.
Do not open the covers or insert any object into DVR.
CAUTION
Do not place the machine on an uneven surface or it would
decrease the DVR efficiency or malfunction.
Avoid any shock or bumping of the DVR while recording.
Improper handling could damage the system.
CAUTION
Make sure the voltage selector switch is set
to appropriate setting before plug in!

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CONTENTS
1. Specification .............................................................................................1
2. Front Panel...............................................................................................2
3. Installation ................................................................................................3
4. DVR Installation........................................................................................3
5. System Operation.....................................................................................4
6. Display Setup ...........................................................................................6
7. Search ......................................................................................................7
8. Main Menu................................................................................................9
8.1 Camera Setup ..................................................................................9
8.2 Record Setup .................................................................................10
8.3 Motion Detection ............................................................................13
8.4 Network Setup (TYPE 2) ................................................................14
8.5 Log Search.....................................................................................16
8.6 Backup ...........................................................................................17
8.7 System ...........................................................................................18
8.7.1 Time Setting .........................................................................18
8.7.2 HDD Setup...........................................................................19
8.7.3 Display Setting .....................................................................20
8.7.4 System Information ..............................................................21
8.7.5 User Password.....................................................................21
8.7.6 System Language ................................................................22
8.7.7 Audio Setting........................................................................22
8.7.8 System Maintenance............................................................23
9. H264 Player Operation ...........................................................................24
10. Cell Phone Monitoring Operation (TYPE 2)............................................27
11. Web Operation (TYPE 2)........................................................................48
12. Default Setting ........................................................................................56

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1. Specification
Video Format NTSC PAL
Video Input 4 CH Input / BNC
AudioInput 2CHInput/RCA
Video Output 1CH Output / BNC
Audio Output 1CH Output / RCA
XGA Output 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900
Display Mode Full Screen, 4CH Split Screen, Auto Switch, Picture in Picture
Display Resolution 720 x 480 720 x 576
Recording
Resolution
Highest 720 x 480 720 x 576
High 720 x 240 720 x 288
Normal 360 x 240 360 x 288
Recording Frame Max. 120 FPS Max. 100 FPS
Compression Algorithm H.264
Operating System Embedded Linux
Pentaplex Live / Record / Playback
Recording Mode Manual, Schedule, Event
Schedule Recording Full Recording, Motion, Manual Recording
Status Indicator Power Indicator, HDD Indicator
Event Mode Motion Trigger, Video Loss
Recording Duration: 10~60 sec.
Playback Mode
Normal Speed: x1
Fast Forward: x2 / x4 / x8 / x16 /x32multiple speed
Slow Forward: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 multiple speed
Fast Rewind: x2 / x4 / x8 / x16 /x32
Frame by Frame Playback: Forward
Search Function: Time / Event
HDD Type SATA 3.5”HDD x 1 (No HDD Included)
Recommend use 1TB capacity for HDD or below
HDD Management Automatic Format System
Backup Device USB 2.0 Flash Memory Stick
Firmware Update Host USB
Multi-Language English / Chinese / Others
Control Mode Front Panel / Remote Control / USB Mouse
Network (TYPE 2)
Network Protocol TCP/IP / PPPoE / DHCP / SMTP / DDNS
Network Control IE Browser
Network Function Live Display / Playback / System Setup
Power Supply DC 12V / 2A (AC100V~240V 50/60HZ)
Unit Dimension 224mm (W)x 208mm (D) x 52 (H) mm
Weight Unit Weight 1.5kg
Operating Temperature 0℃~ 46℃

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2. Front Panel
Power Indicator The LED lights on when power on.
HDD Indicator The LED lights on when the HDD is written.
Up To move up of the selection setting in the menu.
Channel 1 Under the live viewing mode, channel 1 display.
Channel select Single channel (1~4ch) and quad display in playback mode.
Left To move left of the selection setting in menu.
Channel 2 Under the live viewing mode, channel 2 display.
Fast Rewind Rewind speed: x2 / x4 / x8 /x16 /x32.
Down To move down of the selection setting in the menu.
Channel 3 Under the live viewing mode, channel 3 display.
Slow Forward Slow Forward speed: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8.
Right To move right of the selection setting in menu.
Channel 4 Under the live viewing mode, channel 4 display.
Fast Forward Forward speed: x2 / x4 / x8 / x16 /x32.
Enter Press the Enter button to confirm the setup or go into sub-menu.
MENU Under the live viewing mode, press MENU to enter the main menu.
Under the menu mode, press MENU to go to the upper menu.
Quad Under the live viewing mode, quad screen display.
Pause Under the playback mode, press the button to pause the playback.
Step Under the playback mode, press Step button to enter Play Frame by
Frame mode.
Manual Record Press this button to start recording in live mode.
STOP Under the playback mode, press the button to stop the operation or
go to upper menu.
Play Under the live viewing mode, press the Play button to enter the
playback mode.

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3. Installation
1 VGA PC Monitor Output
2 Video In 4CH Video Input (BNC)
3 Video Out 1CH Video Output (BNC)
4 Audio Out 1CH Audio Output (RCA)
5 Audio In 2CH Audio Input
6 USB 2.0 Port USB Mouse / USB backup or firmware update.
7 DC12V Power Input
8 LAN RJ-45 Network Connection (for TYPE 2)
4. DVR Installation
Connect the camera video output to the DVR video input port with BNC
connectors.
The camera install coaxial cable is suggested cat 6 or above.
Power Installation
Please use the provided power cable and adaptor to connect the DVR
(AC100V~AC240V). Please refer to Installation for connecting position. The
DVR system will enter into live viewing mode when power is connected.
TYPE 2: Network

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Please refer to Display Setup - Live Viewing Mode for more information.
DVR Network installation (for TYPE 2)
Please connect DVR to HUB or router by using RJ-45 network cable and
make sure the DVR network indicator LED is on.
(Please refer to Network Setup for further network setting information of
using static IP, PPPoE or DHCP.
5. System Operation
There are 3 kinds of DVR control method: front panel, remote control and USB
mouse.
USB Mouse Operation
1. Quick Menu: Right click the mouse button under the live viewing mode to
go for enter into Quick Menu.
2. Left click the mouse button under the main menu to go to the sub-select
menu.
3. Left click the mouse button under the select menu to go to the sub-menu.
Use the mouse to change the setting.
Remote Control Operation
Remote Control and front panel operation are the same; please refer to Front
Panel and the reference table of the button as below.
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On live mode, click “Fast Forward” to switch on the GUI display.
Virtual Keyboard Operation
The text input of the virtual keyboard is as below:
CH2 display
Record
Quad display
Menu
Navigator
Fast Forward
Stop/ Remote ID Setup
Step/Pause
CH1 display
CH3 display
CH4 display
Mute
Ente
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Fast Rewind
Play

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Menu Operation Front Panel & Remote
Control Operation Mouse Operation
Select character from virtual keyboard [Up/Down/Left/Right] [Move Cursor]
Keyin the select character [Enter] [Left Click]
Exit the virtual keyboard [MENU] [Left Click]out of selection area
Key Description of Virtual Keyboard
Delete the previous character
Switch to text input
Enter key. Save and exit the virtual keyboard
Other Keys Character Keyin
Main Menu Operation
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Setup Operation Front Panel & Remote Control USB Mouse
Select [Up/Down/Left/Right] [Moving Cursor]
Enter Select Menu [Enter] [Left Click]
Setup Operation
Setup Operation Front Panel & Remote Control USB Mouse
Select [Up/Down/Left/Right] [Moving Cursor]
Confirm Select Setting [Enter] [Left Click]
Change the Select Setting [Left/Right] [Left Click]
Main menu
Setu
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6. Display Setup
There are 2 kinds of screen display mode: Live, Auto Switching .
Live Viewing Mode
The DVR will go to the live viewing mode after boot up. There are 5 different
status icon:
Setup Operation Front Panel&Remote Control USB Mouse
Channel 1~4 Single Channel
Display [CH1~4] Select one of channel [Double click left button]
4 Channel Split Display [4 CH Split] Under single channel
[Double click left button]
Quick Menu [MENU] [Right]
Playback Mode [Play] [Right] QuickMenu
Start/Stop the Manual Record [Record] [Right] QuickMenu
Start/Stop the Auto Switching - [Right] QuickMenu
Start/Stop Mute Remote Control
[Mute] [Left] Left Click
Quick Menu
Setup Operation Front Panel & Remote Control USB Mouse
Select Item [Left/Right] [Moving Cursor]
Enter the Select Item [Up/Down] [Moving Cursor]
Confirm the Select Item [Enter] [Left Click]
Exit [MENU] [Left Click] out of selection area
●: Record
M: Motion Triggered
L: Video Loss
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Main Menu
Remote Lock Search
Manual RECPIP Back Up
Info Auto Switching

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Playback Operation
Setup Operation Front Panel & Remote
Control USB Mouse
Fast Rewind [Fast Rewind]
Fast Forward [Fast Forward]
Step Forward [StepForward]
Step/Pause [Step/Pause]
Play 1x [Play]
Stop [Stop]
Digital Zoon None Drag by Left Click
Derived Image None [Left click]
1~4 Single Channel Display [1~4 Channel] Select Channel [Double left click]
4 split Display [4 split] Under single channel
[Double left click]
Auto Switching
1. Auto switch starts from order CH1~CH4, 4 split channel.
2. Press the button again to stop the function.
7. Search
In Live mode, use Play button in the front panel/remote controller or right clicking
the mouse to switch to the Search function.

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Setup Operation Front Panel & Remote
Controller USB Mouse
Search [Enter] [Left Click]
Select Channel [Up/Down] [Moving Cursor]
Select Dates [Up/Down/Left/Right] [Moving Cursor]
Playback [Enter] [Left Click]
Return to Upper Menu [MENU] [Right click] or [Left click ]
No data: no color, data of alarm trigger: red color, normal record data: green
color.
Select the first half of hour frame under the date, the playback will start from
00 mins: 00 sec. Select the second half of hour frame under the date, the
playback will start from 30mins:00sec. If there is no data on the date, please
try to search from record list.
Select any of 4 channels to playback.
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Record List
Setup Operation Front & Remote
Controller USB Mouse
Enter Select Item [Enter] [Left Click]
Select Item [Up/Down/Left/Right] [Moving Cursor]
Return to Upper Menu [MENU] [Right click] or [Left click ]
First Page
Previous Page
Next Page

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Last Page
Mark all the events in this page
BackUp
List all of recording data and click on one of record data to
playback.
Backup
Please click “BACKUP” to backup the selecting file to USB memory
stick.
8. Main Menu
※ Network for TYPE 2
Setup Operation Front Panel & Remote
Controller USB Mouse
Select Item [Up/Down/Left/Right] [Moving Cursor]
Enter Select Item [Enter] [Left Click]
Exit Main Menu [MENU] [Right click] or [Left click ]
8.1 Camera Setup
Channel
Select one channel to set. Use CopyButton to copy present settings to other
channels.
Camera Title
Set the title of camera. Key in by using virtual keyboard.
Title Position
Set the title position. Set: Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right and
Off.
Camera
Record
Motion
Log Search
Back Up
System
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Display
Display the channel, set: On/Off
Camera Color Setup
Buzzer Duration
The buzzer ON duration when video loss.
Time Display
Display the time in LIVE mode. Values: ON/OFF.
8.2 Record Setup
Record Enable Setup
On/Off the channel.
Watermark: Insert the words of watermark.
Resolution Setup
NTSC Recording Resolution: 720x480 / 720x240 / 360x240.
PAL Recording Resolution: 720x576 / 720x288 / 360x288.
Hue: 0~50
Brightness: 0~50
Contrast: 0~50
Saturation: 0~50

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Frame Rate Setup
Setting of Frame Rate: NTSC: 0-30 frames/sec; PAL: 0-25 frames/sec.
Quality Setup
Setting of recording quality: Values 1-5. The bigger value, the better quality.
Pre Record setting
Pre Recording time when motion alarm. Values: 0-10 seconds.

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Audio
On/Off the sound effects.
Encode Mode
Encoding of channel. Values: VBR or CBR.
Record schedule setup
Always and Schedule Record.
Record Schedule
Setup Operation Front Panel & Remote Controller USB Mouse
Enter Select Item [Enter] [Left Click]
Select Channel [Up/Down] [Moving mouse wheel]
Select Time&Date [Up/Down/Left/Right] [Click/Drag-draw]
Return to Upper Menu [MENU] [Right Click] or [Left Click ]
Copy
(1) Select source (2) Select target (3) Press COPY icon to copy.
Schedule

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8.3 Motion Detection
Channel
Select the channel to set. COPY icon can copy the present setting to other
channels.
Enable
Enable/disable motion detection for each camera. Set: On/Off
Sensitivity
Sensitivity level of motion detection. Set: 1~10. Higher value equal more
sensitive.
Motion Area Setup
Setup by each small square.
Setup Operation Front Panel & Remote Controller USB Mouse
Area Selection [Up/Down/Left/Right] [Moving Cursor]
Set Detection Area: must set
on none detection
area(Transparent Area)
(1)Move to the area
(2)Press Enter to set the area [Drag by Left Click]
Clear Detection Area: clear the
set detection area: must set on
detection area(Green Area)
(1)Move to the area
(2)Press Enter to set the area [Drag by Left Click]
Return to Upper Menu [MENU] [Right Click]
Record Duration
The duration of the recording after triggered: 10, 20… 60 sec. or off.
Buzzer Duration
The duration of the buzzer beeping after being triggered: 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30
sec.
Event Popup
The Duration of single channel display after being triggered: 1, 5, 10, 15, 20
sec or off.

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8.4 Network Setup (TYPE 2)
Mode
Set the connection method. Set: Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE.
Media Port
Port used for stream media. Default is port 9000.
WEB Port
Port used for web access. Default is port 80.
Command Port
Port used for settings. Default is port 8000.
Mobile Port
Mobile phone port (factory default): 15961.
IP Address
Assigned IP address.
Netmask
Assigned net mask
Gateway
Assigned gateway
HOST Name
Set the HOST Name of DVR.
PPPOE
Need account and password for PPPoE.

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DDNS setting
DNS1 First Domain Name Server, Default : 168.95.1.1
DNS2 Second Domain Name Server, Default :168.95.192.1
DDNS
Enable/disable Dynamic Domain Name server. Values: On, Off.
DDNS Server
DDNS Server, Values: 3322, dyndns, cctvdvr.
When using DDNS server, HOST name, server name and
account/password are required.
E-Mail Setting
E-MAIL
Forward E-mail after alarm triggered. Enable: On/Off
SSL
Enable the SSL encryption. Recommend to set on if it is using
gmail.
Port
SMTP port number key in. For example, gmail port 465.
Server
SMTP server key in. For example, gmail: smtp.gmail.com
Password
Sender E-mail account password
From
Sender E-mail address key in. For example,
gmail: [email protected]m
To
Receiver E-mail address key in. For example,
gmail: [email protected]
Interval
When alarm keeps going, the time span to send E-mail. Values: 10,
HOST NAME
DVR NAME

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30, 60 seconds.
8.5 Log Search
Log type
Set conditions for searching: type and time range. Log type can be ALL,
Operation, Motion Detection, and Video Loss.
Start/End time
Set the search range (Year/Month/Day). Press [SEARCH] to search.
Setup Operation Front & Remote Controller USB Mouse
Enter Select Item [Enter] [Left Click]
Select Item [Up/Down/Left/Right] [Moving Cursor]
Return to Upper Menu [MENU] [Right click] or [Left click ]
First Page
Previous Page
Next Page
Last Page
Backup to USB disk
★When Trigger Recording is marked, click to playback.

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8.6 Backup
Channel
Backup all channels or single channel 1-4.
Record Type
Select all, normal or alarm.
Start/End time
Select the backup range of time. Press Search to start searching. The record
list will be shown if available and follow [Record list] to backup.
Storage Device Choose