Vicon VDR-704C User manual

VDR-704C&708C&716C USER MANUAL
Digital Hard Disk Recorder
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.
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain
or moisture.
Copyright © 2005 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved.
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Features ....................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Front Key Functions ........................................................................................................ 1
1.2. Rear Panel Fucntions ....................................................................................................... 3
1.3. Remocon ....................................................................................................................... 4
1.4. Manipulating Mouse ........................................................................................................ 5
1.5. Video Output ................................................................................................................. 5
1.6. Audio In/Out ................................................................................................................. 5
1.7. RS-232 ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.8. RS-485 ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.9. AUX / ALARM / SENSOR .............................................................................................. 6
1.9.1. AUX .................................................................................................................. 6
1.9.2. Alarm Out (NO, COM, NC) ................................................................................... 6
1.9.3. Sensor(16CH : 1~16, 8CH : 1~8, 4CH : 1~4) ............................................................. 6
1.10. Network ...................................................................................................................... 6
1.11. USB ........................................................................................................................... 6
2. Basic Operations ....................................................................................................................... 7
2.1. Power ON/OFF .............................................................................................................. 7
2.1.1. Power ON ........................................................................................................... 7
2.1.2. Power OFF ......................................................................................................... 7
2.1.3. Date Time Adjustment .......................................................................................... 7
2.1.4. Password Setup .................................................................................................... 7
2.1.5. Network Setup ..................................................................................................... 7
2.2. Recording ...................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.1. Menu Setup for Recording ..................................................................................... 7
2.2.2. Recording Condition Setup .................................................................................... 7
2.3. Playback ....................................................................................................................... 8
2.3.1. Direct Playback by using PLAY button .................................................................... 8
2.3.2. Audio Playback .................................................................................................... 8
2.4. Search ........................................................................................................................... 8
2.4.1. Search Mode ....................................................................................................... 8
2.4.2. Search Method (Selection by OK key button) ............................................................ 8
2.5. Back up ........................................................................................................................ 8
2.5.1. DVR-RW ............................................................................................................ 8
2.5.2. USB Memory Stick .............................................................................................. 8
2.5.3. Network .............................................................................................................. 9
2.6. Client Program ............................................................................................................... 9
2.6.1. RAMS (Remote Access Monitoring System) ............................................................. 9
2.6.2. UniPlayer ............................................................................................................ 9
2.6.3. MultiViewer ........................................................................................................ 9
2.6.4. Quick Installer ..................................................................................................... 9
2.6.5. Unimap .............................................................................................................. 9
2.6.6. Mobileviewer ....................................................................................................... 9
3. Main Menu Configuration ......................................................................................................... 10
3.1. Camera Setup Menu Configuration ................................................................................... 10
3.1.1. Channel ............................................................................................................ 10
3.1.2. Camera Name .................................................................................................... 11
3.1.3. Hiding the screen ................................................................................................ 11
3.1.4. Screen Adjustment .............................................................................................. 12
3.1.5. PTZ setup ......................................................................................................... 12
3.1.6. Spot ................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.7. Screen Switching Time ........................................................................................ 14
3.2. Recording Setup Menu Configuration ............................................................................... 14
3.2.1. Addition Setup ................................................................................................... 14
3.2.2. Resolution ......................................................................................................... 15
3.2.3. Channel ............................................................................................................ 15

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3.2.4. Picture Quality ................................................................................................... 15
3.2.5. Recording Speed ................................................................................................ 15
3.2.6. Recording Condition ........................................................................................... 16
3.2.7. Recording Schedule Setup .................................................................................... 17
3.3. Event setup menu configuration ....................................................................................... 17
3.3.1. Motion detection setup ........................................................................................ 18
3.3.2. Sensor Setup ...................................................................................................... 20
3.3.3. Alarm In/Output Setup ........................................................................................ 20
3.3.4. Post-Alarm Continuous Recording Time (Second) .................................................... 21
3.3.5. FTP Setup ......................................................................................................... 22
3.3.6. FTP Trigger Setup .............................................................................................. 24
3.3.7. Email Address Setup ........................................................................................... 25
3.3.8. Email Setup Configuration ................................................................................... 25
3.3.9. Event Log ......................................................................................................... 27
3.4. Playback Setup Menu Configuration ................................................................................. 28
3.4.1. Channel ............................................................................................................ 28
3.4.2. Playback Starting Point ........................................................................................ 28
3.4.3. Audio ............................................................................................................... 28
3.5. Screen Display Setup Menu Configuration ......................................................................... 28
3.5.1. VGA Setup ........................................................................................................ 29
3.6. Network Setup Menu Configuration ................................................................................. 29
3.6.1. DDNS Setup ...................................................................................................... 29
3.6.2. Network Type .................................................................................................... 30
3.6.3. JPEG Frame Rate Setup ....................................................................................... 34
3.6.4. Dual Codec Setup ............................................................................................... 34
3.7. System Setup Menu Configuration ................................................................................... 34
3.7.1. DVR Name ID ................................................................................................... 35
3.7.2. System Password ................................................................................................ 36
3.7.3. Date and Time ................................................................................................... 37
3.7.4. Buzzer .............................................................................................................. 38
3.7.5. Language .......................................................................................................... 39
3.7.6. Hard Disk ......................................................................................................... 39
3.7.7. AUX Port & RS485 ............................................................................................ 40
3.7.8. System Initialization ............................................................................................ 41
3.7.9. Software Upgrade & Etc ...................................................................................... 41
3.8. Back up Menu Configuration .......................................................................................... 42
3.8.1. Back up Equipment ............................................................................................. 42
3.8.2. Starting Time ..................................................................................................... 42
3.8.3. Range ............................................................................................................... 42
3.8.4. Channel ............................................................................................................ 43
3.8.5. Back up start ..................................................................................................... 43
3.8.6. Format .............................................................................................................. 43
3.9. System Log .................................................................................................................. 43
3.10. System Information Menu Configuration ......................................................................... 45
3.10.1. Video Standard ................................................................................................. 45
3.10.2. Hardware Version ............................................................................................. 45
3.10.3. Software Version .............................................................................................. 45
3.10.4. Kernal Version ................................................................................................. 45
3.10.5. MAC Address .................................................................................................. 45
3.10.6. Audio .............................................................................................................. 45
3.10.7. Language ......................................................................................................... 45
3.11. Search Menu Configuration ........................................................................................... 46
3.11.1. Calendar Search ................................................................................................ 47
3.11.2. Event Search .................................................................................................... 48
3.11.3. Still Image Search ............................................................................................. 49
3.12. Playback .................................................................................................................... 50
3.12.1. Playback of Recorded Video Data ........................................................................ 50
3.12.2. Still Image Playback .......................................................................................... 51

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3.13. Other Menu ................................................................................................................ 52
3.13.1. NET ............................................................................................................... 53
3.13.2. OSD ............................................................................................................... 53
3.13.3. Audio Mute ..................................................................................................... 53
3.13.4. HDD ............................................................................................................... 54
3.13.5. LOG ............................................................................................................... 54
4. PC Client Introduction .............................................................................................................. 55
4.1. UDR-704/708/716 Client Program Introduction .................................................................. 55
4.2. PC Specification ........................................................................................................... 55
4.3. Program Installation and Execution .................................................................................. 55
4.4. RAMS_H264(Remote Access & Monitoring System H.264) ................................................. 56
4.4.1. Program screen configuration and button explanation ................................................ 56
4.4.2. DVR connection ................................................................................................. 57
4.4.3. UniPlayer_H264 link ........................................................................................... 57
4.4.4. FullScreen Display .............................................................................................. 58
4.4.5. Program Environment Setup ................................................................................. 59
4.4.6. DVR Recording .................................................................................................. 61
4.4.7. DVR Playback File Search and Backup File Search .................................................. 63
4.4.8. DVR file playback .............................................................................................. 66
4.4.9. DVR file backup ................................................................................................ 70
4.4.10. DVR Setup ...................................................................................................... 72
4.4.11. D-Zoom function .............................................................................................. 72
4.4.12. Still Image Capture ........................................................................................... 74
4.4.13. Video data recording ......................................................................................... 75
4.4.14. PAN/TILT, ZOOM/FOCUS, Speed, Preset ............................................................ 76
4.4.15. Aux Control ..................................................................................................... 77
4.4.16. DVR Information .............................................................................................. 78
4.4.17. HDD Information .............................................................................................. 78
4.4.18. Program Version Confirmation ............................................................................ 79
4.4.19. DVR System Upgrade ....................................................................................... 79
4.4.20. Program Minimization ....................................................................................... 81
4.4.21. Program Termination ......................................................................................... 81
4.5. MultiViewer ................................................................................................................. 81
4.5.1. Contents ............................................................................................................ 81
4.5.2. MultiViewer Program Execution ........................................................................... 82
4.5.3. Connection list ................................................................................................... 84
4.5.4. Connection ........................................................................................................ 86
4.5.5. Selected Channel Information ............................................................................... 86
4.5.6. Search and Playback ........................................................................................... 87
4.5.7. Search and Backup ............................................................................................. 90
4.5.8. DVR Setup ........................................................................................................ 93
4.5.9. Still image capture .............................................................................................. 93
4.5.10. PTZF control .................................................................................................... 95
4.5.11. Multiviewer Environment Setup ........................................................................... 96
4.5.12. Program Information .......................................................................................... 97
4.5.13. Program minimization, Movement, Termination ...................................................... 97
4.6. UniPlayer .................................................................................................................... 98
4.6.1. Program screen configuration and button explanation ................................................ 98
4.6.2. Directory search ................................................................................................. 99
4.6.3. Still image file search ........................................................................................ 100
4.6.4. Calendar Search ................................................................................................ 102
4.6.5. Still image capture ............................................................................................ 104
4.6.6. Still Image Print ............................................................................................... 105
4.6.7. Video file reversed playback, playback, pause, stop, movement between the frames,
faster playback .......................................................................................................... 105
4.6.8. Watermark Excerpt ............................................................................................ 106
4.6.9. Panorama ......................................................................................................... 108
4.6.10. Program Information Verification, Minimization, Termination ................................. 109

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4.7. Quick Installer ............................................................................................................ 110
4.7.1. Model selection ................................................................................................ 110
4.7.2. System parameter selection ................................................................................. 110
4.7.3. DVR and communication ................................................................................... 111
4.7.4. Setting up the DVR time .................................................................................... 111
4.8. ActiveX ..................................................................................................................... 112
4.8.1. DVR connection by Internet Explorer ................................................................... 112
4.8.2. DVR connected screen ....................................................................................... 113
4.8.3. Search ............................................................................................................. 114
4.8.4. Playback .......................................................................................................... 115
4.9. UniMap ..................................................................................................................... 115
4.9.1. Definition of function ........................................................................................ 115
4.9.2. Edit Mode ....................................................................................................... 115
4.9.3. View Mode ...................................................................................................... 118
4.10. MobileViewer ........................................................................................................... 120
4.10.1. Contents ........................................................................................................ 120
4.10.2. Using MobileViewer ........................................................................................ 120
A. Console protocol ................................................................................................................... 126
A.1. Console protocol code ................................................................................................. 126
A.2. How to use console protocol ......................................................................................... 128
B. Usage time per recording mode, per screen quality, per FPS, per HDD capacity ................................ 129
B.1. Recording time per HDD capacity on NTSC system .......................................................... 129
B.2. Recording time per HDD capacity on PAL system ............................................................ 131
C. System Log Information ......................................................................................................... 133
C.1. System Log List ......................................................................................................... 133
C.2. Watchdog List ............................................................................................................ 134
C.3. REC WARN/FAIL LIST .............................................................................................. 134

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List of Figures
3.1. Main Menu Screen ................................................................................................................ 10
3.2. Camera Setup Screen ............................................................................................................. 10
3.3. Camera Setup Screen ............................................................................................................. 11
3.4. Screen Adjustment Screen ...................................................................................................... 12
3.5. Screen Setting Default Value Application Confirmation Window ................................................... 12
3.6. PTZ Setup Screen ................................................................................................................. 12
3.7. PTZ Contingent Menu Screen ................................................................................................. 13
3.8. Additional Recording Setup .................................................................................................... 14
3.9. Recording Setup Screen ......................................................................................................... 15
3.10. Recording Schedule Setup Screen ........................................................................................... 17
3.11. Event setup menu configuration ............................................................................................. 17
3.12. Motion detection setup screen configuration ............................................................................. 18
3.13. Motion Detection Area Setup Screen ...................................................................................... 18
3.14. Motion Trace Screen ............................................................................................................ 19
3.15. Sensor Setup Screen ............................................................................................................ 20
3.16. Alarm Output Setup Screen ................................................................................................... 21
3.17. FTP Setup Screen ................................................................................................................ 22
3.18. FTP Server Address ............................................................................................................. 22
3.19. Log in ID of FTP Server ...................................................................................................... 23
3.20. FTP Server Log in Passwor ................................................................................................... 23
3.21. Target Directory of FTP Server .............................................................................................. 24
3.22. FTP Trigger Setup ............................................................................................................... 24
3.23. Email Address Setup Screen .................................................................................................. 25
3.24. Email Address Input Screen .................................................................................................. 25
3.25. Email Setup Configuration Screen .......................................................................................... 25
3.26. Event Log Screen ................................................................................................................ 27
3.27. Playback Setup Screen ......................................................................................................... 28
3.28. Screen Display Setup Screen ................................................................................................. 28
3.29. Network Setup Menu Screen ................................................................................................. 29
3.30. Dynamic DNS Setup Screen .................................................................................................. 29
3.31. Static Setup Screen .............................................................................................................. 30
3.32. DHCP Setup Screen ............................................................................................................. 31
3.33. PPPoE Setup Screen ............................................................................................................ 32
3.34. ID Input Screen .................................................................................................................. 32
3.35. Password Input Screen ......................................................................................................... 33
3.36. Network Type Change Confirmation Screen ............................................................................. 33
3.37. Dual Codec Setup ................................................................................................................ 34
3.38. System Setup Screen ............................................................................................................ 34
3.39. DVR Name ID .................................................................................................................... 35
3.40. DVR Name Input Screen ...................................................................................................... 35
3.41. System Password Setup ........................................................................................................ 36
3.42. User account ....................................................................................................................... 36
3.43. Password Input Screen ......................................................................................................... 37
3.44. Date and Time Setup Screen ................................................................................................. 37
3.45. NTP Application ................................................................................................................. 38
3.46. Buzzer Setup Screen ............................................................................................................ 39
3.47. Hard Disk Setup Screen ....................................................................................................... 39
3.48. Hard Disk Format Confirmation Screen ................................................................................... 40
3.49. Aux Port Setup Screen ......................................................................................................... 40
3.50. System Initialization Confirmation Screen ................................................................................ 41
3.51. Software Upgrade Screen ...................................................................................................... 41
3.52. Ramdisk Upgrade Progress Display Screen .............................................................................. 42
3.53. Back up Screen ................................................................................................................... 42
3.54. System Log Screen .............................................................................................................. 43
3.55. System Information Screen .................................................................................................... 45

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3.56. Search Screen ..................................................................................................................... 46
3.57. Calendar Search Screen ........................................................................................................ 47
3.58. Calendar Search Screen ........................................................................................................ 47
3.59. Event Search Screen ............................................................................................................ 48
3.60. Event Search Result Screen ................................................................................................... 49
3.61. Still Image Search Result Screen ............................................................................................ 49
3.62. Playback Screen in Progress (Example) ................................................................................... 50
3.63. Still Image Playback Screen (Example) ................................................................................... 52
3.64. Other Menu Screen .............................................................................................................. 53
3.65. Network Information Screen .................................................................................................. 53
4.1. RAMS_H264 Program ........................................................................................................... 56
4.2. DVR List dialog ................................................................................................................... 57
4.3. Full Screen Message .............................................................................................................. 58
4.4. Full Screen .......................................................................................................................... 58
4.5. PTZ on full screen ................................................................................................................ 59
4.6. Program Environment Setup Screen ......................................................................................... 60
4.7. When DVR is not on recording ............................................................................................... 62
4.8. When DVR is on recording .................................................................................................... 63
4.9. This screen shows the searched recoreded data on DVR. .............................................................. 64
4.10. Backup Guide Screen ........................................................................................................... 65
4.11. DVR file search screen when the back up button is pressed. ........................................................ 66
4.12. This screen shows the searched recoreded data on DVR. ............................................................ 67
4.13. The screen is showing the playback video data saved on DVR. .................................................... 68
4.14. DVR file backup screen ....................................................................................................... 70
4.15. DVR file backup guide screen ............................................................................................... 71
4.16. The screen display, showing the backup of CH2, CH4, CH6 screens saved on DVR. ........................ 72
4.17. D-Zoom (Example) .............................................................................................................. 73
4.18. D-Zoom (Example) .............................................................................................................. 74
4.19. Capture .............................................................................................................................. 75
4.20. Recording option dialog ........................................................................................................ 76
4.21. PTZ Preset ......................................................................................................................... 76
4.22. PTZ Button ........................................................................................................................ 77
4.23. AUX Button ....................................................................................................................... 77
4.24. AUX Control ...................................................................................................................... 77
4.25. DVR Information Callup Button ............................................................................................ 78
4.26. DVR Information ................................................................................................................ 78
4.27. HDD Information ................................................................................................................ 78
4.28. Program Logo ..................................................................................................................... 79
4.29. Program Information ............................................................................................................ 79
4.30. Software Upgrade ................................................................................................................ 80
4.31. Software Upgrade Progress Screen ......................................................................................... 81
4.32. MultiViewer Screen ............................................................................................................. 82
4.33. MultiViewer Toolbar ............................................................................................................ 82
4.34. Connection list management screen ........................................................................................ 84
4.35. Group Add Screen ............................................................................................................... 84
4.36. Group Modify Screen ........................................................................................................... 85
4.37. Group Modify Screen ........................................................................................................... 85
4.38. Connected Screen ................................................................................................................ 86
4.39. Channel Information ............................................................................................................ 87
4.40. Connected DVR List ............................................................................................................ 87
4.41. DVR recording data search screen .......................................................................................... 88
4.42. DVR recording data playback screen ...................................................................................... 89
4.43. Connected DVR List ............................................................................................................ 90
4.44. DVR recording data search screen .......................................................................................... 91
4.45. DVR recording data backup screen ......................................................................................... 92
4.46. Connected DVR List ............................................................................................................ 93
4.47. Capturing 2x2 screen ........................................................................................................... 94
4.48. Save as .............................................................................................................................. 94

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4.49. PTZF screen ....................................................................................................................... 95
4.50. Environment Setup Screen .................................................................................................... 96
4.51. Version Information ............................................................................................................. 97
4.52. Upper top button ................................................................................................................. 97
4.53. Uniplayer Execution Screen .................................................................................................. 98
4.54. File opening ....................................................................................................................... 99
4.55. File playback .................................................................................................................... 100
4.56. Still image search .............................................................................................................. 100
4.57. Still image search .............................................................................................................. 101
4.58. In case of selecting the option for searching channel no. 1. ........................................................ 102
4.59. Calendar Search Screen ...................................................................................................... 103
4.60. Screen under playback ........................................................................................................ 104
4.61. Still image captured screen .................................................................................................. 105
4.62. Still Image Screen .............................................................................................................. 107
4.63. Watermark Except Screen ................................................................................................... 107
4.64. Panorama Screen ............................................................................................................... 108
4.65. Single channel selection screen from panorama ....................................................................... 109
4.66. Program version information ................................................................................................ 109
4.67. Model selection screen ........................................................................................................ 110
4.68. QuickInstaller screen .......................................................................................................... 110
4.69. Login screen (communication setup : Network) ....................................................................... 111
4.70. Login Screen (Communication Setup : Serial) ......................................................................... 111
4.71. DVR Date & Time setup .................................................................................................... 112
4.72. ActiveX Installation Confirmation Window ............................................................................ 112
4.73. DVR log in window ........................................................................................................... 113
4.74. ActiveX screen after DVR connection ................................................................................... 113
4.75. Search screen on ActiveX ................................................................................................... 114
4.76. Playback screen on ActiveX ................................................................................................ 115
4.77. Edit Mode Screen .............................................................................................................. 116
4.78. DVR addition, Amendement, Deletion dialog. ......................................................................... 117
4.79. Creating E-Map ................................................................................................................. 117
4.80. View Mode Screen ............................................................................................................ 119
4.81. Live Video Display Screen .................................................................................................. 119
4.82. Connect screen .................................................................................................................. 121
4.83. ADD DVR Screen ............................................................................................................. 122
4.84. DVR connection screen ...................................................................................................... 122
4.85. Channel change menu ......................................................................................................... 123
4.86. PTZF control screen ........................................................................................................... 124
4.87. Close PTZF on menu ......................................................................................................... 124
4.88. Connected DVR's information .............................................................................................. 125

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List of Tables
1.1. The function of Up, Down, Left, Right OK key button .................................................................. 4
1.2. Manipulating Mouse ................................................................................................................ 5
3.1. Key operation on Keyboard Screen .......................................................................................... 11
3.2. Mouse operation from detection area setup ................................................................................ 19
A.1. Console protocol code chart ................................................................................................. 126
B.1. Recording time per HDD capacity on NTSC system .................................................................. 129
B.2. Recording time per HDD capacity on PAL system .................................................................... 131
C.1. System Log List ................................................................................................................. 133
C.2. Watchdog List .................................................................................................................... 134
C.3. REC WARN/FAIL LIST ...................................................................................................... 134

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Chapter 1. Product Features
The relevant feature availability is subject to product classification/model.
1.1. Front Key Functions
1. Numeric button : This button is to be used for inputting network IP address, password (on dialog box display)
and channel selection on live mode or playback mode.
2. LED Display
• POWER : System Standby Mode > Red LED light, System in Operation > Green LED light.
• REC : Green LED light is flickering when recording.
• ALARM : Green LED light is on when alarm is activated.
• HDD FULL : Green LED light is on when there's no further space left on hard disk for recording.
• PTZ : Green LED light is on when PAN, TILT, ZOOM, FOCUS modes are activated.
3. Front USB port : This USB port is to be used to back up the video data, or captured still image from HDD. Also
this USB port supports USB mouse controlling for easy DVR operation with front input location advantage.
4. Function Key
• POWER : This is to turn on and off the system power. Unimo DVR has Soft-Power solution that when
pressing "Power" button, you're asked to input Password to shut down the power for security reasons. (The
prevention of user's mistake - You can select it from the menu)
• LOCK : This is to prevent any unwanted system manipulation by unauthorized personnel. Pressing this key
one time, DVR turns into locking status. Afterward any key touch will call up the password input dialog box.
Key lock will be released only when you input the correct password.
• ZOOM : This is to be used to zoom in, or zoom out the specific display area on live mode.
• FRZ(Freeze) : This is to pause the display screen on live mode. Pressing this key button one more time lets
you go back to previous mode.
• MISC/SH
• MISC(Miscellaneous) : This key supports the missing key buttons that are available on remote controller.
(i.e. NET, OSD, Audio, Mute, HDD, Log)
• SH(Shuttle Hold) : The user can run speedy playback by using jog shuttle. (Without specific shuttle
controlling, this key enables you to set and keep the playback speed running at your own)
• SEARCH : This is to search the video data files that are recorded on HDD.
• PTZ(Pan/Tilt/Zoom) : This key button allows you to enter Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus mode. Pressing this key
button one more time lets you go back to previous live display mode.
• MENU : This is to initiate the System Configuration Menu. If you are already in progress of several steps
of menu control, this key lets you go back to previous upper menu.
• MULTI
• 16CH DVR

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• LIVE : The user can utilize this key to set split channels from 1 to 16. It shows 16, 4, 8 and 9 split
channel display in sequential order. By using direct channel selection button, the user can select the
specific 1 channel and then go back to basic 16 split channel by pressing MULTI key button.
• PLAYBACK : The user can utilize this key to play the channels from 1 to 16. It shows 16, 4, 8 and 9
split channel display in sequential order. By using direct channel selection button, the user can select
the specific 1 channel and then go back to basic 16 split channel by pressing MULTI key button.
• 8CH DVR
• LIVE : The user can utilize this key to set split channels from 1 to 8. It shows 8, 9, 4 and 6 split channel
display in sequential order. By using direct channel selection button, the user can select the specific 1
channel and then go back to basic split channel by pressing MULTI key button.
• PLAYBACK : The user can utilize this key to play the channels from 1 to 8. It shows 9 and 4 split
channel display in sequential order. By using direct channel selection button, the user can select the
specific 1 channel and then go back to basic 16 split channel by pressing MULTI key button.
• 4CH DVR
• LIVE : This key is to return to 4 split channel (Quad) after selecting specific channel by using channl
selection button
• PLAYBACK : This key is to return to 4 split channel (Quad) after selecting specific channel by using
channl selection button
• SEQ
• 16CH DVR : This is to see all channels in sequential order where the video input data is detected on live
mode. By pressing SEQ button one time, individual channel is to be displayed one by one. Pressing it one
more time shows 4, 8, 9, and 16 split channel in order. Also this key button is used to release all area set
from motion detection area setup menu.
• 8CH DVR : This is to see all channels in sequential order where the video input data is detected on live
mode. By pressing SEQ button one time, individual channel is to be displayed one by one. Pressing it one
more time shows 4, 6, 8, and 9 split channel in order. Also this key button is used to release all area set
from motion detection area setup menu.
• 4CH DVR : This is to see all channels in sequential order where the video input data is detected on live
mode. By pressing SEQ button one time, individual channel is to be displayed one by one. Also this key
button is used to release all area set from motion detection area setup menu.
5. Direction Selection Button
• UP : On menu status, this key button can be used to select the detailed item by moving the cursor upward.
On PTZ controlling status, this key button can be used to move the camera upward, or to near the focus. On
playback mode, this key allows you to switch the channel.
• DOWN : On menu status, this key button can be used to select the detailed item by moving the cursor
downward. On PTZ controlling status, this key button can be used to move the camera downward, or to make
the focus far away. On playback mode, this key allows you to switch the channel.
• LEFT : On menu status, this key button can be used to change the setting value. On PTZ controlling status,
this key button can be used to move the camera left direction, or to make the Zoom wide. On playback mode,
this key allows you to lower the plaback speed.
• RIGHT : On menu status, this key button can be used to change the setting value. On PTZ controlling status,
this key button can be used to move the camera right direction, or to make the Zoom Tele. On playback
mode, this key allows you to increase the plaback speed.

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• OK : On menu status, this key is being used to confirm and execute the selected function and on PTZ
controlling mode, it's being used to switch Pan/Tilt mode and Zoom/Focus mode.
6. Button for Recording Playback
• RECORD: This key button initiates the forcedrecording except the continuous recordingmode. Pressingthis
key button makes all live video channels start recording and pressing it one more time stops the recording.
• R.PLAY (Reversed Play) : This is to initiate the reversed playback during forward playback. On PTZ control
mode, this key button is to be used to lower the controlling speed.
• STOP : This key button allows you to stop the playback.
• PLAY : This is a playback start button and it initiates the playback of pre-selected channel, starting file, and/
or audio when it's pressed during live mode. On live mode PAUSE status, this button resumes the playback.
In case of PTZ controlling mode, it can be used to increase the controlling speed. On still image viewing
menu, it is also being used for image back up.
• PAUSE : This key button freezes the playback mode until it's pressed again.
7. Jog/Shuttle
• Jog : This is for probe search to check the saved images frame by frame at forward or reverse direction.
• Shuttle : On playback, this enables you to run fast times of playback at forward or reverse direction. On
network menu, this enables you to make fast changes of IP and Port numbers.
8. IR Reception : This is to accept the IR data from the remote controller.
1.2. Rear Panel Fucntions
1. VIDEO IN
• IN : Camera Input port. This is for CVBS signal input.
• OUT : Loop out port of incoming video signal. The user can use it for the input of other DVR or other
channels.
2. VIDEO OUT
• VIDEO : VIDEO OUT PORT. CVBS signal is coming out.
• SPOT : SPOT video output port. CVBS signal is coming out.
3. USB
• USB input port to back up video data from HDD.
• By connecting USB mouse, you can control DVR with ease.
4. ETHERNET
• 10/100 Base-T network connection port (RJ-45).
5. AUX/ALARM/SENSOR
• RS-485 port to connect AUX out control, Alarm control, Sensor connection, RS-232 (TTL Level), PTZ
connection. (DSUB-25 male connector)
6. RS-485
• RS-485 port : RS-485 port to connect PTZ devices. 1~2 EA port(s) are available.

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7. RS-232
• SERIAL : This port is for RS-232 PC connection to support console or Quick Installer. (DSUB-9 male
Connector)
8. VGA
• VGA : This port exports the same video output signal under VGA signal standard. (DSUB-15 male
Connector)
9. AUDIO IN/OUT
• IN : Audio Line Input port.
• OUT : Audio Line Output port.
10.EXTENSION PORT
• On top of existing 4 Audio inputs, additional Audio input pins are supported for 8 and 16 channel DVR.
• Analog video in-out ports are supported to organize simple matrix function for connecting multiple DVRs
during installation by using daisy chain (optional cable) method without external matrix device.
11.FAN
• This is a ventilator to flow out the heat inside.
12.POWER INPUT
• Power input port. (Free Voltage,100 - 240VAC, 50Hz/60Hz)
1.3. Remocon
1. Power : Key button for DVR power ON/OFF. DVR is either on stand-by mode, or in operation.
2. REC : This key button initiates the forced recording except the continuous recording mode. Pressing this key
button one more time stops the recording.
3. INFO Button Group : It is a button group, comprising HDD, NET, LOG, INFO. Pressing each button shows the
status of DVR (Hard Disk, Network Information, Log Message, System Information). To exit, press MENU
key button.
4. LOCK : This is to lock up the DVR. This key is equivalent to LOCK button on the front panel of DVR. To
exit LOCK status, press any button and input the password.
5. SEARCH : This is to search the video data files or captured still images that are recorded on HDD. To enter
SEARCH menu, press this key button one more time. To exit, press it one more time.
6. Up, Down, Left, Right OK key button
Status OK Up Down Left Right
Menu Selection, Sub Menu Menu Movement X
Sub Menu Selection Menu Movement Detailed Value
Adjustment
Play X Channel Selection Slow and High Speed
Playback
Table 1.1. The function of Up, Down, Left, Right OK key button

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7. DVR : In case of controlling several DVRs with one remote controller, the user can apply the individual ID
to distinguish each DVR.
8. MENU : This key calls up the DVR MENU on screen. It shows sub menu directories for further selection. To
exit, press it one more time.
9. FunctionKey Group :From left toright, PTZ, FRZ,ZOOM, OSD key buttons aregrouped. Pressing therelevant
key button brings you to the selected Menu directly. It applies to each Menu respectively.
10.PLAY Group : It plays the same role like Playback, START, STOP, PAUSE, R.PLAY key buttons on front
panel of DVR.
11.AUX : Reserved
12.MUTE : It makes DVR audio output off. It turns on once you press this button again.
13.Number Keypad : This is numeric key button. Pressing the relevant number brings you to the selected channel.
Also you can use this numeric keypad for IP number input for network setup.
14.SEQ. : This key functions the same as SEQ button on front panel of DVR.
15.MULTI : This key functions the same as MULTI button on front panel of DVR.
16.16 channel split group : This key is similar to MULTI Key, but these keys are playing the giro role and make
it possible to move to the relevant split screen. From the left in sequential order, direct movement to 4 channel
screen, 9 channel screen, 8 channel screen, 16 channel screen is provided.
1.4. Manipulating Mouse
You can manipulate the mouse on live or playback screen as following;
Mouse operation Meaning
Left Button Double Click Conversion to Full Screen Mode or Mux Mode
Middle Button Click Conversion to Mux Mode
Right Button Click Entering Menu and Exiting Menu
Table 1.2. Manipulating Mouse
1.5. Video Output
4/8/16CH DVR supports various video outputs. At the same time, CVBS and Analog RGB (VGA) signals are
available. This is a great advantage for the users to set up the display according to his environment. Also SPOT
output is additionally supported to bring more convenience to central surveillance functions.
1.6. Audio In/Out
4 Channel Audio Inputs are provided via RCA standard ports. In case of 8 or 16 channel, by using EXTENTION
PORT, balance audio inputs are supported. Accordingly audio inputs up to 16 channels are fully supported.
1.7. RS-232
You can control DVR system by using RS-232 protocol. To ease the system setup, you can connect it with PC
serial port. The PC should have Quick Installer program installed. For connection, please use cross cable.
1.8. RS-485
DVR supports 1 - 2 Port each, supporting RS-485 standard, enabling to control external PTZ camera, connecting
to external keyboard and for many other purposes. Also it's equipped with terminal block format for easy and
direct cable connection.

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1.9. AUX / ALARM / SENSOR
1.9.1. AUX
Total 3 - 4 Aux Output ports are provided and the function of each port can be individually set to user's own
convenience and purpose from the menu. The user can connect the external devices (DVR, Controller) by using
provided DSUB-25 connector.
1.9.2. Alarm Out (NO, COM, NC)
In case of alarm event, DVR sends the relay output signal for alarming period. The user can select NO, COM, NC
contacts according to alarm device connection varieties. NO (Normal Open) is open with COM (Common) under
normal status and when the alarm took place, it connects to COM. NC (Normal Close) is always in contact with
COM under normal status and when the alarm took place, it becomes open with COM.
1.9.3. Sensor(16CH : 1~16, 8CH : 1~8, 4CH : 1~4)
For sensor, there are 2 different NO/NC types and they can be connected up to max 16 (8 connection for 8CH,
4 connection for 4CH). On the menu the user can set up the mode selection and connection relations with input
channels.
1.10. Network
It supports 10 / 100 Base-T Ethernet. Please connect network cable that supports 10 / 100 Base-T Ethernet.
1.11. USB
Thisis to backup the recordedvideo data onDVR to USBmemory stick. Atthe same timeUSB mouse issupported
and it provides the advanced convenience in controlling DVR.

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Chapter 2. Basic Operations
2.1. Power ON/OFF
2.1.1. Power ON
When connecting power cable, power LED light on front panel of DVR turns to red color and this means that
the DVR is on stand-by mode and ready for power on. At this moment, when pressing power key button on front
DVR, power LED light turns into green color, showing the DVR power is actually on. When DVR booting process
is completed, OSD (On Screen Display) menu is displayed on screen. At the same time, you can hear the buzzer
sound, alerting that DVR booting process is completed. But OSD menu with ON setting features only will be
displayed. Once the OSD menu is displayed on the screen, it means the DVR booting process is normal. Now the
user can manipulate the DVR at his convenience.
2.1.2. Power OFF
When powering off the DVR system, please press the power key button on front panel of DVR. Then you will
see the password input dialog box pop up for your password input (Default : 111111) to turn off the DVR system.
Afterward the power LED display on front panel of DVR becomes red color, showing stand-by mode.
2.1.3. Date Time Adjustment
This is to input the date time of DVR system. After changing the date time of DVR, you must press OK key button
on date time menu to activate the date time application.
2.1.4. Password Setup
This is to change the password of DVR system. Password configuration can be made with 4 to 8 digit alpha-
nummeric combination.
2.1.5. Network Setup
Selectthe appropriate networktype from thenetwork setup menu. Select thenetwork type amongSTATIC, DHCP,
PPPoE to fit to the appropriate network environment where the DVR system is installed.
2.2. Recording
2.2.1. Menu Setup for Recording
You can enter into recording setup and select the details. Firstly select the resolution. Available resolution
choicesare 720x480, 720x240,360x240 (NTSC) and720x576, 720x288, 360x288 (PAL). Audiorecording option,
recording quality per channel are available as well. Especially we have adopted "ALL" concept which you can
control 4 channels at the same time. Recording qualities are Enhanced, Normal, Fine, and Super Fine (4 options).
Recording speed is up to 120 fps (NTSC) and 100 fps (PAL). In this category the user can set up the individual
options per channel, or the same application to all channels at his own convenience. Finally the user can also
select recording condition. For more detailed information, please refer to Section 3.2, “Recording Setup Menu
Configuration”.
2.2.2. Recording Condition Setup
Recording conditions are composed of MANUAL, CONTINUOUS, MOTION, SENSOR, MOTION+SENSOR,
SCHEDULE and CONTINUOUS+EVENT. When the recording condition is met according to selected recording
mode, then the red-colored icon on top right corner of each channel on screen is displayed only when the video
signal is available. Whenever the Record button on MANUAL recording is pressed, recording goes ON/OFF. For
more detailed information, please refer to Section 3.2.6, “Recording Condition”.

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2.3. Playback
2.3.1. Direct Playback by using PLAY button
When pressing PLAY button, DVR starts the playback according to the playback setting condition of selected
channel, playback starting point and audio playback option.
2.3.2. Audio Playback
In case of running the recorded video data file with audio link included, then the audio plays back automatically.
The decision of audio link can be selected on audio connection menu.
2.4. Search
DVR provides 3 different Search Modes.
2.4.1. Search Mode
• Calendar Search : Calendar Search format is provided for easy searching of recorded data at a glance.
• Event Search : It shows the recorded data list generated by Sensor, Motion and Schedule.
• Captured Still Image Search : It shows the still image lists captured during the playback.
2.4.2. Search Method (Selection by OK key button)
• By pressing Search button, 3 different Search modes comes up. Among these 3 modes, please select Calendar
search menu. Calendar search selection calls up the Year, Month, Day window. Once you select the Year, Month
Day, then the hour minute window comes up. Once you select the hour minute, all channels on this time frame
will start playing back.
• By pressing Search button, 3 different Search modes comes up. Among these 3 modes, please select Event
search menu. After selecting date, time and channel, list window will come up. Please input the preferred time
frame and channel, and press OK button for playback.
2.5. Back up
2.5.1. DVR-RW
• It starts backup processing of video data onto the relevant backup device (CD or DVD disc) from HDD when
the DVD-RW driver is equipped and CD/DVD discs are inserted by using Backup menu.
• It starts backup processing within the capacity of CD or DVD disc when selecting Backup menu > Backup time
selection > Backup start.
• By carrying SimplePlayer program with backed-up Media, the user can execute the playback at any time.
• The backed-up files can be played back on UniPlayer program provided inherently. (This UniPlayer program
can be found on CD-Rom disc enclosed in the DVR delivery)
2.5.2. USB Memory Stick
• By connecting USB memory stick into USB port, the data backup can be executed. The user can back up the
video data from HDD to USB device by using System setup > Backup menu.
• After connecting USB memory stick to USB port and selecting Backup time selection, Backup start on Backup
menu, it starts back up operation within the capacity of USB memory stick.
• USB backup supports both video data and still images.

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• During the process of back up, simple player program is automatically copied and the user can play the video
data on other PC with ease.
• The backed-up files can be played by UniPlayer program as well.
2.5.3. Network
• By using network from remote site, the user can transfer the video and audio data from DVR HDD to user's
PC for back up.
2.6. Client Program
2.6.1. RAMS (Remote Access Monitoring System)
• This program enables you to connect to DVR remotely by network and to monitor live video, to search the
recorded data on DVR, and to back up the data onto user's PC.
• Function to upgrade the S/W of DVR
• Firstly run RAMS program and press the button to show up DVR List Management Screen, where you can
register DVR Name, Address and Port Number by pressing Add button.
• After DVR selection, once you input ID (Admin or User selection) and Password (default value : 111111) and
press Connect button, then you can log in.
2.6.2. UniPlayer
• This program plays the video files recorded on RAMS, captured files and backed-up files.
2.6.3. MultiViewer
• Program for monitoring multiple DVRs
2.6.4. Quick Installer
• This program enables you to retrieve the setting parameter data from the DVR by connecting serial port or
network and to save the changed parameter setting value data into DVR.
2.6.5. Unimap
• This program enables you to monitor live video and shows the real-time status of DVR where the actual cameras'
location is indicated on map image.
2.6.6. Mobileviewer
• This program enables you to monitor live video and the status of DVR by using mobile devices like PDA or
Smart Phone that support wireless internet connection.

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Chapter 3. Main Menu Configuration
Figure 3.1. Main Menu Screen
3.1. Camera Setup Menu Configuration
Figure 3.2. Camera Setup Screen
3.1.1. Channel
You can select the channel for camera setup. In this case live screen automatically changes to the channel you
selected.
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