Vicon 301-20-00 Series User manual

Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment
will meet your requirements or that the operation will be entirely error free or perform
precisely as described in the documentation. This system has not been designed to be
used in life-critical situations and must not be used for this purpose.
Document Number: 8009-8301-20-00 Product specifications subject to change without
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V-DVR Digital Video Recorder
XX301-20-00

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EX-
POSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERT ANY
METALLIC OBJECT THROUGH THE VENTILATION GRILLS OR OTHER
OPENNINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is in- tended to alert
the user to the presence of dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of
sufficientmagnitude to constitute ariskof electricshock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying theproduct.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
CE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC INFORMATION: 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 his own expense.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil nume
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rique de la classe A est conforme a
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la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

IMPORTANT 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 are provided for your safety; i f 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.
15. CAUTION − THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL ONLY. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PERFORM ANY
SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING IN- STRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU
ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO.
16. Use satisfy clause 2.5 of IEC60950-1/UL60950-1 or Certified/Listed Class 2 power source
only.
17. ITE is to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant.

1. Overview
1.1 Package Contents
The device package contents consist of the following:
Note
Please check all components involved.
Table 1-1 Package contents
No
Name
No
Name
1
DVR
6
SATA cable
2
DC Power Adapter & Power cord
7
SATA power cable
3
Mouse
8
HDD fixing screw
4
Quick guide
1.2 Part Description
Each part is listed in the below:
Figure 1-1 Name and Connection of each front section
Table 1-2 Name and Function of each front section
No.
Name
Function
1
Power status LED
Indicates device ON/OFF
2
Recording status
LED
Indicates recording in process
3
Network LED
With a network viewer, indicates network in connection
4
USB port
USB port is connected for USB mouse or firmware upgrade and data
back-up.
Figure 1-2 Name and Connection of rear section of 16ch DVR
1 3 42
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
1

Table 1-3 Name and Function of rear section of 16ch DVR
No.
Name
Function
1
Audio In
Camera audio input port
2
Video In
Camera video input port
3
CVBS
CVBS output port (depending on device types)
4
VGA
VGA output port
5
HD Output
HD output port
6
Network
Network connector
7
Alarm In/Out
Alarm connector
8
RS485
RS-485 communication connector
9
12 VDC
Connector with power supply
10
Audio Out
Audio output port

2. Installation
This chapter describes how to install the DVR.
When installing a device, connect each port on the rear of the device according to the connection
diagram below.
Figure 2-1 Connection map
The installation steps should be done in the sequence below:
1 Installing HDD
2 Connecting to an exterior device
3 Starting a system
4 Setting an quick setup
2.1 Installing HDD
How to install HDD in the device:
Attention
▪Disconnect the mains plug before installing HDD to reduce the risk of injury,
electrical shock, or device malfunction.
▪Make sure to check the compatibility of HDD with the device.
1 Always switch off and unplug the unit.
2 Unscrew with a screw driver and open the unit cover.
3 Install HDD in the bottom case.
4 Connect a data cable and power cable to HDD.
5 Close the cover and tighten screws.

2.2 Starting System
Supplying power starts the system operation as follows:
1 Switching on initializes the icons below in order.
Note
Installing new HDD might take more initialization time.
2 When the buzzer sounds, the start screen displays.
3 In Log in screen, enter the ID, Password and press OK.
Note
Default ID & Password ADMIN/1234
Attention
Please change password after login due for added security.

2.3 Setting Quick Setup
2.3.1 Account
1 Set ID and Password.
Note
▪Default ID/Password is ADMIN/1234.
▪Change the password for security.
2.3.2 System
1 Set each item in System setting screen.
System Mode: Select input video type (Analog Only or Analog+IP cam)
Language: Select system language.
Device Name: Enter the device name.
Keyboard ID: To identify device usage in controlling DVR with RS485 through a keyboard.
Selecting the device ID. In case of simultaneous use of equipment, set a different ID.
HDMI/VGA: Set resolution of a monitor connected to the device.

2.3.3 Network
1 Set each item in Network setting screen.
WAN Port: Select whether to use static IP or dynamic IP.
IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS, and Port: For dynamic IP, enter information in each
field.
2.4.4 Time/Date
1 Set each item in Time/Date setting screen.
Network Time Sync: Select network for synchronizing with time server. This should be the same
time server used for all other IP devices.
System Time: When not for synchronizing with network time server, set the device time; when
applying Daylight Saving Time, select DST.
Time Zone: Select time zone for the system being installed.
DST Start/End: For applying Daylight Saving Time, set the application period.

3. Live Screen Configuration
UI screen is configured like figure below.
Figure 3-1 UI Screen Configuration
Table 3-1 Items and Description of UI Screen Configuration
No.
Item
Description
1
Setting menu
Setting menu is located in the top corner of screen. See “Setup ” for
detailed information about the setting menu.
2
Live screen
Show live video of connected cameras.
3
Launcher menu
Launcher menu is located in the bottom corner of the screen. See “3.2
Live Launcher ” for detailed information about the Launcher menu.
4
Quick menu
Clicking the right button of a mouse displays Quick menu. See “3.3
Quick ” for detailed information about the quick menu.
5
Add to CH
Manual registration menu for when the mouse pointer is placed in the
center of the channel and it indicates that the camera is not
registered in Analog+ IP cam mode.

3.1 Icons in Live screen
Each icon in the Live screen displays the present setting status of a function. UI screen consists of icons
as shown below.
Note
Chosen Live screen is marked as a blue frame; mouse-located live screen is marked
as yellow one.
Figure 3-2 Live screen icon
Table 3-2 Live screen icon and its description
No.
Icon
Description
1
CH1 CAM1
Channel numbers and camera titles
2
A camera with PTZ function
PTZ control function in process
Recording in alarm event mode
Recording in motion event mode
Recording in panic recording mode
Recording in consecutive recording mode
3
No camera input
4
Mic ON/OFF
Speaker ON/OFF
6
Displaying present date and time

3.2 Live Launcher menu
This chapter describes the Launcher menu at the bottom of the screen.
Figure 3-3 Launcher menu
Table 3-3 Launcher menu Item and Description
No.
Item
Description
1
Log in/out status and logged in ID
2
Date & Time
Displaying present date and time
3
HDD
Displaying HDD capacity in use
4
Moving to previous/next partition screen
5
Displaying Live screen in order set (toggle)
6
Selecting partition mode to mark in Live screen
(single screen, 4-, 9-and 16-partition)
7
Stopping or replaying selected Live screen images (toggle)
8
Audio on or mute chosen in Live screen (toggle)
9
Capturing channel image of user’s selection
10
Bookmarking with date and time user’s selection
11
Make a backup video of user’s selection
12
Searching recording data (time, event, and thumbnail)
13
Play recorded data
14
Start immediate recording of selected channel
15
Lock or release Launcher menu (toggle)

3.3 Quick menu
This chapter explains the Quick menu when users click the right button of the mouse in Live screen.
Figure 3-4 Quick menu
Table 3-4 Quick menu Item and Description
No.
Item
Description
1
Screen Mode
Select the partition mode of Live screen (Full, 2X2, 3X3, and 4x4).
2
Zoom in
Magnify selected Live screen (Zoom out, 2 times, 4 times and 8 times).
3
Freeze
Stop or replay selected Live screen images (toggle)
4
Speaker
Output/Mute
Turn on/off an audio speaker
5
PTZ Control
Control PTZ function
6
Stop Alarm
Stop monitoring alarm output and event
7
Spot Mode
Set the output mode of a spot monitor (Auto, Full and 4x4).
8
Playback
Play selected Live screen images (before 30 sec, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min,
30 min, 1-hour, Go to last play time, and Go to last record time)
9
Search
Search recording data (time, event, thumbnail and text).
10
Backup
Backup video user selected.
11
Setup
Open setting menu pop-up. For more information about setting menu, see
section “Setup .”
12
Camera
Registration
Open a pop-up menu for IP camera registration
13
Status
Open a pop-up that displays device system log, event, and recording status
(system log, event, and save)
14
Log in/Log out
Log in/Log out
15
Shutdown
Unplug or restart the device (shutdown, restart).

4. Setup menu
This chapter describes Setup menu at the top of the screen.
Figure 4-1 Setup menu
Selecting the menu opens the setup screen.
Note
Setup screen is also available by selecting Setup in Quick menu, accessed by
clicking the right button of the mouse.
Figure 4-2 Setup menu screen
Table 4-1 Setup menu Item and Description
No.
Item
Description
1
SYSTEM
Set the system environment
2
CAMERA
Set the camera
3
DEVICE
Set the device connected with the unit
4
RECORD
Set the matter relevant to record
5
EVENT
Set each event
6
NETWORK
Set the network environment

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