Viakom CPD517 User manual

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CPD517, 515, 511 quick_V0.93
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Please read instructions thoroughly before operation and retain it for future reference.
The image shown above may differ from the actual product appearance.

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1.1 Package Contents
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Digital video recorder (DVR) * 1
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HDD bracket screws (spare parts) * 4
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Adapter and power cord * 1
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DSUB PIN connector * 1
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Free licensed software AP disc * 1
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IR remote controller * 1
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Manual & quick start & IR remote control manual * 1
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AAA size battery * 2
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1.2 Front Panel
1) LED Indication
The following LEDs will be on when:
/ POWER: power is connected
/ HDD: HDD is reading or recording / HDD Full: HDD is full
/ ALARM: any event alarm is triggered
/ TIME: timer recording is activated
/ PLAY: when the DVR is playback
STANDBY: when the DVR is standby
HDD Full: HDD is full
REC: when the DVR is recording
2) (USB port)
To quickly backup or upgrade firmware/OSD, you can insert a compatible USB flash drive into this USB port.
Before using the USB flash drive, please use your PC to format the USB flash drive as “FAT32” first.
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3) IR receiving zone
If the control panel is removed from the DVR and used as a remote controller, aim the remote controller at this
area to control the DVR operation.
4) Password Entering
Use the number buttons to enter the DVR password. Or use / buttons to setup the password.
5) Channel Display Selection
Use the number buttons select the channel. Or press “SHIFT + CH” and “SHIFT + CH” buttons to select the
channel.
6) SNAP
When the DVR is not under the menu mode, connect a USB drive to the DVR and then press “SNAP” button to
take a snapshot picture of the current live image on the monitor.
7) LIST (Event List Search)
To quick search the recorded files by event list, press “LIST” button or “SHIFT + LIST” buttons to show all types of
the event lists.
ALARM: List the information of the alarm-trigger-recorded files.
MANUAL: List the information of the manual-recorded files. The DVR will save one recorded file once any recording setting is changed

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MOTION: List the information of the motion-trigger-recorded files.
SYSTEM: List the information of the system-recorded files. The DVR system will save one recorded file every one hour.
TIMER: List the information of the timer-recorded files.

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8) PLAY
Press this button to playback the recorded video.
9) MENU
Press this button to enter / exit the quick start menu.
In the sub-layer of the advanced setting menu,
press this button to confirm the settings and go back to the upper layer.
10) ENTER
Confirm the password entering.
Under the advanced menu, use this button to confirm the settings and go back to the upper layer.
11) EJECT /
Press this button to open / close the DVD-RW drive.
12) SLOW
Under the playback mode, press “SLOW” button or “SHIFT + SLOW” buttons to slowly playback the recorded file
(by 1/4 speed or 1/8 speed).
13) ZOOM
Press this button to enlarge the image of the selected channel.
14) AUDIO
Press “SLOW + ZOOM” buttons or “SHIFT + AUDIO” buttons to select the live or playback sound of the audio
channels.
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 1st audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 1st audio channel
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 2nd audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 2nd audio channel
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 3rd audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 3rd audio channel
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 4th audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 4th audio channel
Icon “ ” means: The audio channel is not selected.
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15) SEQ (Sequence)
Press “SEQ” button or “SHIFT + SEQ” buttons the DVR will enter full screen sequence mode. Press again to exit
the sequence mode.
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16CH: Press this button to show the 4 / 9 / 16 channel display modes.
8CH: Press this button to show the 4 / 9 channel display modes.
17) PTZ
Press “SEQ + ” buttons or “ + ” buttons at the same time to enter / exit the PTZ control mode.
In the PTZ control mode (Indicated by the icon “ ”):
Zoom in: Press "" button ; Zoom out: Press "" button
Adjust PTZ angle: Press "UP”, “DOWN”, “LEFT” or “RIGHT" buttons

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18) (PAUSE/UP/ +),  (REW/LEFT),  (FF/RIGHT), (STOP/DOWN/ -)
Press one of these direction buttons to move the cursor up/down/left/right.
Under the DVR menu mode, these direction buttons can use for the following operation:
: Make the selection / Change the settings.
: Go to the upper layer or sub-layer / Make the selection.
Under the playback mode, press these buttons to pause / stop / fast rewind / fast forward the playback file.
2.2 Rear Panel
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DC19V
ACT.
LINK
LAN
EXTERNAL I/O
IR
RS485
LOOP
INPUT
CALL
MONITOR
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DC19V
ACT.
LINK
LAN
EXTERNAL I/O
IR
RS485
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IR E XTERN AL I/O LAN
ACT.
LI N K
DC 19V
M ON I TO RM O N IT OR
OUTIN
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1) 75/ HI-IMPEDANCE
When using LOOP function, set the impedance switch at your DVR rear panel to HI-IMPEDANCE to decrease
interferences. Otherwise, switch to 75.
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2) LOOP / INPUT (1 ~ 16CH or 1 ~ 8CH)
LOOP: Video output connector.
INPUT: Connect to video sources, such as cameras.
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3) MONITOR
Connect to a CRT monitor for video output.

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4) CALL
Connect to CALL monitor to show the channel display one by one.
When any alarm is triggered, CALL monitor will show the image of the triggered channel for a period of time.
5) Audio IN (1 / 2 / 3 / 4)
Connect to audio sources, such as cameras equipped with the audio function.
When users start recording, the audio input will also be recorded with corresponding video channel.
The audio source connected to the “Audio 1” will be recorded with the video of the “CH1”.
The audio source connected to the “Audio 2” will be recorded with the video of the “CH2”.
The audio source connected to the “Audio 3” will be recorded with the video of the “CH3”.
The audio source connected to the “Audio 4” will be recorded with the video of the “CH4”.
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6) Audio OUT
Connect to a monitor or speaker with 1 mono audio output.
7) IR
Connect the IR receiver extension line for remote control.
8) EXTERNAL I/O
Insert the supplied 25PIN DSUB to this port for connecting external devices (external alarm, etc).
For detailed I/O port PIN configuration, please refer to “APPENDIX 1 PIN CONFIGURATION”.
9) LAN
Connect to Internet by LAN cable.
10) LINK ACT.
When your DVR is connected to the Internet, this LED will be on.
11) DC 19V
Connect to the supplied adapter.
12) Fan

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3.1 HDD Installation
The HDDs must be installed before the DVR is turned on.
Step 1: Loose the screws on the upper cover and open the upper cover of the DVR.
Step 2: Screw out the HDD bracket.
Step 3: Get a suitable brand HDD and set the HDD mode (Master).
Step 4: Align the screw holes of the bracket with the HDD’s screw holes. Screw the HDD onto the HDD bracket.
Step 5: Screw the HDD bracket back to the DVR base.
Step 6: Connect the HDD to the power connector and IDE BUS (make sure to align the HDD precisely for pin
connection).
Step 7: Close the upper cover of the DVR, and fasten all the screws you loosened in Step 1.
3.2 Camera Connection
The cameras must be connected and power-supplied before the DVR is turned on. Connect the camera with the
indicated power supply. And then connect the camera video output to the DVR video input port with a coaxial cable or
RCA lines with BNC connectors (The DVR will automatically detect the video system of the camera).
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3.3 Power Setup
This device should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Connect
the indicated AC power cord to the power adapter, and plug into an electrical outlet. Power LED “ ” will be on as blue.
It takes approximately 10 to 15 seconds to boot the system.

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3.4 Date and Time Setting
Before operating your DVR, please set the date and time on your DVR first.
Press MENU button and enter the password to go to the quick-start menu list. The default admin password is
0000. Move the cursor to the icon and you can set the date / time / daylight saving in this menu list.
QUICK START
CHANNEL TITLE ON
EVENT STATUS ON
IMAGE SIZE CIF
QUALITY BEST
IMAGE PER SECOND 120
RECORD TIMER OFF
DETECTION TIMER OFF
DATE 2007 / AUG / 08 21 : 30 : 00
FORMAT Y / M / D
DAYLIGHT SAVING OFF
ADVANCE  SELECT BACK NEXT ENTER
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3.5 Password Setting
Press MENU button and enter the password to go to the quick-start menu list. And then move the cursor to
“ADVANCE” to enter the advanced setting menu.
In the “ADVANCE” menu, move the cursor to “ SYSTEM INFO ”. Select “PASSWORD” and press ENTER
button to enter the submenu to set the password (four digits). The default admin password is 0000.
SYSTEM INFO
SERIAL TYPE RS485
BAUD RATE 2400
HOST ID 0
PASSWORD XXXX
RESET DEFAULT RESET
CLEAR HDD HDD-MASTER-1
UPGRADE START
AUTO KEYLOCK (SEC) 30
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
VIDEO FORMAT NTSC
VERSION 1049-1007-1011-1001-L6-6C1B
PLEASE CONSULT YOUR INSTALLER FOR ADVANCE SETTINGS
 SELECT BACK NEXT ENTER

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4.1 Live Page
In this live page of the DVR, you can see the live viewing of 1- / 4- / 9- / 16-cut screen.
Icon
Function Icon Function Icon Function Icon
Function
Key lock Key unlock
1
st
live audio
channel
2
nd
live audio
channel
3
rd
live audio
channel
4
th
live audio
channel
Audio channel
unselected
Digital zoom mode
Digital zoom
unselected Timer recording Motion Recording
Alarm
4.2 Recording
When the recording and the pre-alarm function are activated, this device will overwrite 8GB data from the oldest
for continuous recording without notice.
1) Continuous Recording Icon
When the DVR is properly connected with camera, you can see the icon “ ” (recording) on the screen.
2) Event Recording Icon
When the motion / alarm detection is activated, once motion or external alarm happens, you will see the icon
“ ” (motion) or “ ” (external alarm) on the screen.
3) Timer Recording Icon
When the timer record is activated, you will see the icon “ ” (timer) on the screen.
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4.3 Playback
Press the “PLAY” button on the DVR control panel, and the device will playback the latest recorded video.
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1) Fast Forward () / Fast Rewind ()
You can increase the speed for fast forward and rewind on this device. In the playback mode:
Press ““ once to get 4X speed forward and press twice to get 8X speed, etc. And the maximum speed is 32X.
Press ““ once to get 4X speed rewind and press twice to get 8X speed, etc. And the maximum speed is 32X.
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2) Pause ( ) / Image Jog
Press “PAUSE” or “ ” button to pause the playback.
In the Pause mode:
Press “” button once to get one frame forward.
Press “” button once to get one frame rewind.
3) Stop / 
Press “STOP” or “” button under playback mode, the screen of this device will return to live monitoring mode.
4) Slow Playback
Press “SLOW” button to get 1/4X speed playback and press twice to get 1/8X speed playback.
5) Audio Playback
Press “SLOW + ZOOM” buttons or “SHIFT + AUDIO” buttons to select the live or playback sound of the audio
channels.
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 1st audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 1st audio channel
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 2nd audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 2nd audio channel
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 3rd audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 3rd audio channel
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 4th audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 4th audio channel
Icon “ ” means: The audio channel is not selected.
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4.4 Key Lock and Unlock
1) Key Lock On:
Press “MENU + ENTER” buttons on the DVR control panel to lock keys.
Or set the time-out after which the key lock function is activated (Never / 10 SEC / 30 SEC / 60 SEC).
2) Key Lock Off:
Enter the DVR password to exit “Key Lock” mode.
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