VC 12540 Technical document

IB_12540
Installations- und Betriebsanleitung
GERMANY
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ÄnderungeninTechnik,DesignundAusstattungvorbehalten
VC-videocomponents.... aligned for professional videosystems
Dear Customer!
By selecting this VC product you have chosen a professional
device, which guarantees highest possible quality and
reliability.
Please read the following instructions carefully before
comissioning the product in order to be able to take full
advantage of all quality features regarding this product line.
GERMANY
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CMounting and Operating Manual
Digital Video Recorder
Art. Nr. 12540
Art. Nr. 12580
©2008 All contents of this document may change without prior notice
MO_12540 / 06.05.2008

Table of Contents
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1. Product Overview........................................................................................5
2. Product Outline ...........................................................................................6
3. Front Panel...................................................................................................6
3.1. The slim model ............................Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
3.2. The removable drive (CD-ROM/DVD-ROM) model...........................6
4. Rear Panel....................................................................................................8
5. IR Remote Controller ..................................................................................9
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1. Install the disk drives................................................................................10
1.1. Install the removable disk drive on the front panel.......................10
1.2. Install the internal disk drives (IDE interface)Fehler! Textmarke nicht
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1.3. Install the internal disk drives (SATA interface)Fehler! Textmarke nicht
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2. USB connector on rear panel...................................................................11
3. Camera connections .................................................................................11
4. RS485/RS232 Selection ............................................................................13
4.1. 4 CH Triplex DVR ..............................................................................13
4.2. 8 CH Triplex DVR ..............................................................................13
5. Video Format Selection ............................................................................14
5.1. 4 CH Triplex DVR ..............................................................................14
5.2. 8 CH Triplex DVR ..............................................................................14
6. Cablings .....................................................................................................15
6.1. 4 CH Triplex DVR ..............................................................................15
6.2. 8 CH Triplex DVR ..............................................................................15
7. Sensor Installation ....................................................................................16
7.1. 4 CH Triplex DVR ..............................................................................16
7.2. 8 CH Triplex DVR ..............................................................................16
8. Alarm Installation ......................................................................................17
8.1. 4 CH Triplex DVR ..............................................................................17
8.2. 8 CH Triplex DVR ..............................................................................17
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1. Commands.................................................................................................19

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1.1. Video loss..........................................................................................19
1.2. Operating Buttons ............................................................................19
1.3. Mouse Operating ..............................................................................19
1.4. State Information ..............................................................................20
1.5. Icons ..................................................................................................21
2. Main Menu..................................................................................................22
3. Channel Setup ...........................................................................................23
3.1. Channel Number...............................................................................23
3.2. Active Channel..................................................................................23
3.3. Record Channel ................................................................................23
3.4. Hidden Channel ................................................................................24
3.5. Channel Name...................................................................................24
3.6. Rotation Time....................................................................................24
3.7. Color Adjustment .............................................................................24
4. Record Setup .............................................................................................25
4.1. Auto Record ......................................................................................25
4.2. Video Quality.....................................................................................25
4.3. Record Frame Rate...........................................................................25
4.4. Record Schedule ..............................................................................26
5. Detector Setup...........................................................................................30
5.1. Channel Number...............................................................................30
5.2. Video Loss Alarm .............................................................................30
5.3. Trigger Full Screen...........................................................................30
5.4. Trigger Type......................................................................................31
5.5. Motion Setup.....................................................................................31
5.6. Sensor Setup ....................................................................................33
6. System Setup.............................................................................................34
6.1. Query Error Message .......................................................................34
6.2. View Setup ........................................................................................34
6.3. Date/Time Setup ...............................................................................37
6.4. Button Beep Setup ...........................................................................38
6.5. Input Device Setup ...........................................................................39
6.6. Auto Exit Menu .................................................................................39
7. Hardware Setup .........................................................................................40
7.1. Authentication Setup .......................................................................40
7.2. Hard Drive Setup ..............................................................................41
7.3. Network Setup ..................................................................................43
7.4. Screen Setup.....................................................................................47

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7.5. Audio Setup ......................................................................................49
7.6. Firmware Update ..............................................................................50
7.7. Load Default Setting.........................................................................51
8. Exit Main Menu ..........................................................................................52
8.1. Exit & Save Changes........................................................................52
8.2. Exit & Discard Changes ...................................................................52
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1. Backup by USB..........................................................................................56
2. Backup by CDRW ......................................................................................57
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1. Search Router IP Address ........................................................................58
2. DDNS Service ............................................................................................61
2.1. Registration of DDNS Service .........................................................61
2.2. Create Your DynDNS Account ........................................................62
2.3. Logged In and Host Service ............................................................64
2.4. Router Setting...................................................................................66
2.5. DVR DDNS Setting............................................................................66
2.6. PC Client Setting ..............................................................................66
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1. DirectX........................................................................................................67
2. PC Client/PC Viewer Program Installation ..............................................68
3. Open Disk Operating in VISTA.................................................................69
4. PC Viewer Operating Guide......................................................................70
4.1. PC Viewer Operating buttons..........................................................71
4.2. Playback ............................................................................................72
5. PC Client Operating Guide .......................................................................73
5.1. Connect PC Client to DVR ...............................................................74
5.2. Status information............................................................................75
5.3. Control Icons ....................................................................................76
6. PC Capturing .............................................................................................77
7. Playback.....................................................................................................78
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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 x 1
zAC Power Cord x 1
zManual x 1
zSoftware CD 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
zHigh quality pictures by digital recording with 4/8 video inputs (NTSC/PAL)
zProvides one VGA and S-video/video-in*2 for video output and two audio inputs
zTriplex operations : Recording / Playback / Remote Backup
zTwo compressive modes: MJPEG (recording) / MPEG4(networking)
zIndividual recording frame rate setting for each channel, from 1fps to real time
zIndividual recording mode by Continuous, Schedule, Sensor/Motion Trigger that
setting for each channel.
zSearch Mode by Time or Event
zOne front accessible R/W DVD-ROM (or accommodated one removable hard
drive), and one internal 3.5” hard drives (for 4/8CH DVR) with IDE or SATA HDD
interface (optional – IDE to SATA bridge); Max. SATA : 1T
zEnhanced USB disk backup
zOne network connection with 10/100 Ethernet(RJ-45)
zNetwork protocol by TCP/IP, Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS(through
Router)
zP/T/Z camera control by RS485 (Available soon)
zPlayback searching by Time/Event
zPC Operating System: Windows XP/2000/Vista
zRemote monitoring, recording and playback by client program and IE browser
zAuthentication setup function.
zMouse / IR remote controller /Front panel keypad operation available
z+12VDC, 50Watt power adapter (AC100~240V, 50/60Hz), with internal IDE
HDD: 3Amp(min), with internal/front-access IDE HDD:4Amp(min),
model support SATA HDD: 6Amp(min)
zDimension(Width x Height x Depth):
340x60x280mm (4/8CH DVR with Removable HDD+3.5”HDD)
zDisplay/Recording frame rate and resolution:
Models 4CH DVR 8CH DVR
Display Frame Rate 120/100fps 240/200fps
Recording Frame Rate 60/50fps 60/50fps
Display Resolution 640x448/640x544 640x448/640x544
Recording Resolution 640x224/640x272 640x224/640x272

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2. Product Outline
3. Front Panel
3.1. The removable drive (CD-ROM/DVD-ROM) model
-with one front-accessible disk drive (or CD-ROM/DVD-ROM) and one
internal HDD

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Controls:
No. Name Function
1 WW REW Backward search through a time-shifted or recorded video.
2 II/XPLAY/PAUSE Start or pause video playback
3 XX FF Forward search through a time-shifted or recorded video.
4 STOP Stop playback or backup.
5 ● REC Start or stop recording/backup.
6 MODE Press to select 1/4(1/4/8 for 8ch) screen display.
7 MENU Enter menu or back to previous menu list..
8 Ç/ SUP Moves up through the list of menu. Also used to select
menu options or change the DVR configuration values.
9 È/ TDOWN Moves down through the list of menu. Also used to select
menu options or change the DVR configuration values.
10 SELECT/ENTER Use this button to change values on main menu or sub
menu setting.
Indicators:
No. Name Function
11 Power LED The DVR unit is powered up and running. (Green color)
12 Hard disk
Actived LED
LED indicator flashes at hard disk is acting (Red color)
I/O:
No. Name Function
13 IR Receiver IR Control receiver (Refer to IR Remote Controller)
14 USB Connects PC for firmware upgrading/USB backup

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4. Rear Panel
4 CH Triplex DVR (with Removable Disk Drive)
8 CH Triplex DVR (with Removable Disk Drive)
No. Function
1 IR Extender connector (Optional)
2 VGA Display Connector (DB-9)
3 AUDIO-IN
4 POWER ON/OFF Switch
5 USB PORT (dedicated Only for Mouse Connection, must connect at the
beginning of Power On)
6 S-VIDEO
7 VIDEO OUT (Monitor)
8 VIDEO IN (BNC)
9 General Purpose I/O for SENSOR/ALARM/RS485
10 DC-IN (12V)
11 AUDIO-OUT
12 LAN (RJ45)
13 NTSC/PAL SELECTOR

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5. IR Remote Controller
No Button / Name Function
1 REC Start or stop recording / backup.
2 zDVR N/A
3 zPTZ Switch to PTZ mode (Available soon)．
4 WW REW Backward search through a time-shifted or recorded video.
5 STOP Stop playback or backup.
6 II PAUSE Pause recording or playback.
7 XX FF Forward search through a time-shifted or recorded video.
8 ►PLAY Start video playback.
9 MENU Enter menu or exit.
10 ▲(UP)/ ▼(DOWN)/
W(LEFT)/ ►(RIGHT)
Moves up/down/left/right through the list of menus. Or use
it to select / change the DVR configuration values.
11 (Enter/Select) Use this button to change or confirm values on main menu
or sub menu setting.
12 4AUTO Press AUTO button to start screen auto sequence.
13 MODE Back to 4/8 (for 4/8ch) screen display while screen is full..
14 －ZOOM OUT N/A
15 ＋ZOOM IN N/A
16 1,2,----16 (Channels) Channels Selector (CH1~CH16 depends on each DVR)

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Be sure there is no power connection before starting installation!
1. Install the disk drives
There are two spaces for disk drives installation on the DVR: One front accessible R/W
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM (or removable HDD drive) and one internal 3.5” hard drives with
IDE (default) or SATA interface.
Set the HDD (installed with OS/DVR software) jumper into “Master” to make sure all
operating will be normal. The other HDD would be set to “Slave”.
1.1. Install the removable disk drive on the front panel
Step1: Unlock the removable disk drive and slide out the HDD tray.
Step2: Remove the HDD tray’s cover. Put one HDD drive into the tray and
well-connect the cable to HDD drive on the rear side of the tray.
Setp3: Fix four screws on both sides, put the cover back and slide back the HDD
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2. USB connector on rear panel
USB connector on rear panel is dedicated for USB mouse using.
Do not connect to any other USB device except the mouse.
3. Camera connections
There are four channels for cameras’ connections named CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4.
Each camera has two wirings basically: BNC and Power.
Connect the BNC cable to DVR’s “VIDEO-IN” connector on rear panel for video signals
and connect the power cable to the camera’s power adapter.
The Dome camera has one more RS485 wiring for activity control. At first, please refer
to the next section for setting JS1 selection to RS485 (default is RS232)
Please refer to the following figure and connect to DVR’s “RS485 connectors” (Two
pines) on rear panel for controls signal

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4. RS485/RS232 Selection
The DVR provide one com port. It can be selected to RS232 or RS485 by setting the
jumper on the main control board.
4.1. 4 CH Triplex DVR
Open the top cover as mentioned; there is a main control board with JS1: the
jumper setting to select RS485 or RS232 as following figure.
4.2. 8 CH Triplex DVR
Open the top cover as mentioned; there is a main control board with JS1: the
jumper setting to select RS485 or RS232 as following figure.

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5. Video Format Selection
The DVR accepts two video formats: NTSC and PAL. It can be select by setting the
jumper on the main control board.
5.1. 4 CH Triplex DVR
Open the top cover as mentioned; there is a main control board with JS2: the
jumper setting to select NTSC or PAL for video format as following figure.
5.2. 8 CH Triplex DVR
There is a Video format selector on the rear panel as following figure.

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6. Cablings
Before starting to use, you have to connect all the peripherals like LCD display,
cameras … as following figure:
6.1. 4 CH Triplex DVR
6.2. 8 CH Triplex DVR

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7. Sensor Installation
The DVR unit can be connected up to 4/8 sensor inputs as following figure.
Each set of sensor has two lines: signal and ground in order to sense the sensor’s
status.
7.1. 4 CH Triplex DVR
7.2. 8 CH Triplex DVR

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8. Alarm Installation
The DVR unit provides one alarm (speaker) signal. Please connect the alarm system
as following figure.
8.1. 4 CH Triplex DVR
8.2. 8 CH Triplex DVR

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After the unit is properly installed, the DVR unit is ready to record and play. Then apply
power by turn on the power switch.
After the unit is powered on, the unit will check HDD for several seconds, and then the unit
will enter into real-time display mode shown as the following screen: