Vitek CHRONO VT-CN1680 User manual

BLACKYELLOWMAGENTACYAN
VITEK
CHRONO Series
8 and 16 Channel Digital Video
Recorders
• Highly efficient H.264 compression
• Built-in Data Redundancy
• Real-time recording and real-time playback
• System Setup Wizard and User Friendly GUI
• Multi-Resolution recording
• 4 Spot Output (16 Channel Version)
• Highly efficient and stable proprietary Database Structure
• Identical GUI for DVR and client viewer
• Built-in Point-of-Sales support
• Web Client & CMS (Central Management Software) Included
• iPhone Client

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Preface
We welcome you as a new user of the world's best digital video recorder (DVR), and the leading Digital Video Surveillance System.
For effective usage, please read this manual carefully. For future reference, please keep this manual close to hand.
Copyright/Authentication/Trademark/Limited Warranty
Copyright
This manual is produced under copyright law. None of its contents may be copied or duplicated without prior approval.
Copyright 2010
VITEK Industrial Video Products, Inc.
Authentication
CE, FCC, KCC
Trademark
Ethernet(TM)is the trademark of Xerox Corporation.
Microsoft(TM), MS-DOS(TM), Windows(TM logo), Windows(TM)and Windows NT(TM)are the trademarks of Microsoft Corporation,
used in the United States and elsewhere.
Cautions
We strongly recommend that users read all safety cautions carefully before operating the product.
Since the indicated cautions contain critical safety information, they must be fully complied with. The cautions are categorized into
Danger, Warning, Caution and Important.
Risk of death or serious injury.
This is the highest priority danger warning.
Risk of serious or lesser degree of injury.
May also cause damage to the product or to property.
Risk of minor injury or damage.
Requirements or limitations regarding operation. Users are
recommended to read the relevant details carefully so as
to operate the product properly and without harm.
These cautions indicate the degree of damage that may occur due to inappropriate use of the system.
Risk of death or serious injury.
This is the highest priority danger warning.
•RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED WITH INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERY ACCORDING TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS.
•THIS EQUIPMENT IS FOR INDOOR USE AND ALL THE COMMUNICATION WIRINGS ARE LIMITED TO INSIDE OF THE BUILDING.
•Please connect the power cord only to the type of AC outlet indicated in the manual or product specification. If connected to other

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types of power outlet, fire and electric shock may result.
•Do not expose the product to moisture and dampness. Doing so may result in fire and electric shock.
•Do not place heavy objects on top of the power cord. Damage to the power cord may result in fire and electric shock.
•Do not place containers with liquid or small metal objects on top of the product. Liquid or small metal objects getting into the unit
may lead to fire and electric shock.
•Do not score, bend, twist, pull or heat the power cord. Damage to the power cord may lead to fire and electric shock.
•Do not remove the top casing of the product. Doing so may result in electric shock. If internal examination and maintenance are
deemed necessary, contact the authorized system vendors or installers.
•Do not modify the product in any way. Doing so may lead to fire and electric shock.
•In case of lightning, immediately turn off the power switch and remove the power cord from the power outlet. Failure to do so
may result in fire and electric shock.
•Please use only the power cord supplied with the product. Use of other power cords may result in fire and electric shock.
•In case of smoke, smell or noise, immediately turn off the power switch and remove the power cord from the power outlet.
Continued operation of the product may result in fire and electric shock. Request a maintenance service from the authorized system
vendors or installers.
•If the product is dropped or damaged, turn off the power switch and remove the power cord from the power outlet. Continued
operation of the product may result in fire and electric shock. Users should request a maintenance service from the authorized
system vendors or installers.
•Do not touch the product with wet hands. Doing so may result in electric shock.
Risk of serious or lesser degree of injury.
May also cause damage to the product or to property.
•Do not leave the power cord or other cables in passageways. Passers-by may trip and fall.
•Avoid contact with water or beverages. Contact with water or beverages may result in damage that cannot be repaired.
•In case of lightning, immediately turn off the power switch and remove the power cord from the power outlet. The product may
otherwise be damaged.
• Excessive current from the product and the camera may result in an electric shock. Connect the power cord to an external device
only when the products themselves are disconnected from their power supply.
Risk of minor injury or damage.
• If a foreign substance is stuck to the product, remove it using a soft cloth or tissue. Do not use chemical agents (thinner, solvent,
etc.) to remove the substance.
• Do not operate or store the product in the following places:
-An area that is either too cold or too hot
-An area of high humidity, in front of an air-conditioner, or in places subject to sudden temperature changes
-An area where there is excessive dust
- Areas where heat from the product cannot be emitted through both of the product's side ventilation openings
• Do not place credit cards/telephone cards/bank account books/tickets and other objects with magnetic properties near the product.
• Static electricity may cause damage to the internal parts of the product. Please remove static electricity from your body before
touching the rear panel and internal electronic parts of the product.
• If this product is damaged beyond repair or reaches its maximum service life, dispose of it in compliance with local laws and
regulations regarding the disposal of lead and plastic waste.

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Requirements or limitations regarding operation. Users are
recommended to read the relevant details carefully so as
to operate the product properly and without harm.
• The product may not work properly if the power source is unstable or and if electric shock occurs. Make sure the correct rated
power is available.
• The product is designed to continue working despite electric power failures; however, damage may occur as a result of power
failure. Current data may be damaged or data might not be recorded. Make sure to use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
• Since the product is designed to record video data on the hard disk, an error in the hard disk or other miscellaneous errors might
prevent the product from recording properly. Periodic maintenance is required for proper operation of the product.
• The product is designed for users to configure their own interface. However a user configuration error could lead to operation
malfunction. This product should be set up by certified installers only.
• Since the product is connected -and tightly coupled -to exterior accessories (camera, sensor, LAN, Hard Disk, etc.), there is a risk
of malfunction from external causes. Ensure periodic maintenance by the certified installers.
• Use the rack mounting handle provided with the product for installation.
• In this product, 1 Kbyte equals 1,024 bytes, 1 Mbyte equals 1,024,000 bytes and 1 Gbyte equals 1,024,000,000 bytes.

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Contents
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Chapter 1. Introduction
1. General Features
• True H.264 Standard Video Compression
• Embedded Linux System to give you the Ultimate Reliability
• Dedicated DB Structure for Stability
• Various Recording Resolution D1/Half D1/CIF
• CMS (Central Monitoring System)
• Easy Setup same like DVR GUI in CMS
• Web Monitoring, Searching and Setup
• Own Media Player for Backup Playback
• Four USB Port for Mouse operation, Multi USB Hub and Backup (Two USB Port in 4Ch.DVR)
• Up to Four SATA HDD and No Limitation of Capacity (Up to Two SATA HDD in 4Ch.DVR)
• Two-Way Audio
• Multiple DVRs can be operated with One Keyboard Controller
• Text-In & Relay Output Support
• Real Time Recording and Multi Ch. Playback
• 8/16 Audio Input (4 Mic Input) support (4 Line-In in 4Ch.DVR)
• Archiving Function to Secure the High Stability for Recorded Data
• 4 Spot Output with Event Pop up Function (1 Spot Output in 4Ch.DVR)

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Chapter 2. System Installation
1. Package Contents
The following components are included with the product:
CHRONO Series DVR
DC Adaptor
Power Cord
CD
(User's Manual
& Network S/W)
VT-CN-REMOTE
Quick Guide

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2. Connecting Devices
The rear panelsof the CHRONO Series DVR appear as:
[VT-CN840]
[VT-CN1680]
Video Input
Connect the coaxial cables from the cameras to the BNC video connectors.
Loop-Through Video
Connect the coaxial cables from the Loop BNC connector to another device.
Audio Input
The DVR can record audio of up to 16 (or 8) sources. Connect the audio sources to the Audio-In RCA connectors. 1~4 Channel
connectors have internal pre-amplifiers for directly connecting microphones and other channels need external pre-amplifiers.
It is the user's responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit recording audio.
Video Output
Connect the main monitor to either the Video Out (CVBS) or VGA out connector. Connect the spot monitors to the SPOT 1~4
connectors as needed.