Vitek SAGA VT-ST1620 User manual

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VITEK
SAGA “ST” Series
4, 8, and 16 Channel Digital
Video Recorders
• The Industry’s only MPEG4 Compression with Non-Conditional Refresh
• 120 IPS Recording and Real-Time 480 IPS Display
• MPEG-4 Compression
• Up to 42 HDD support: 1.5 Terabyte Internal Storage (2x - 750GB HDD) and Up to 30
Terabytes External Storage (4x - 10 HDD Expansion bay units)
• 4 Channel audio
• 2-Way communication over the internet via Remote Client Software
• Multi-site remote client
• Built-in DVD/RW drive
• Accepts 4 External (VT-XHD10) HDD Bays for an Additional 40 Hard Drives
• Block Search Function Retrieves Lost Files, Even from Damaged Hard Drives
• Embedded Linux OS
• Dynamic IP support (DDNS)
• Maximum File Size of 6K (CIF), 11K (Half D1), 20K (D1)
• Continuous, Motion, Alarm, V-Loss, Scheduled recording modes
• Numerous search modes: Calendar, Search & Copy, Time, Event, Block, File, Bookmark &
Log
• Multi-site Monitoring for a maximum of 16 Independent DVRs and a maximum of 256
Cameras
• Notification e-mail to up to 10 accounts on Motion, Alarm, V-Loss, HDD Fail
• Pentaplex Plus: Record, Playback, Network Transmission, Mirror, Backup and Live Viewing
• Backup to External HDD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, USB Memory Stick
• Control up to 16 DVRs via Keyboard or IR Remote control

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Prior to installation of the SAGA series DVR, please verify that the packaging contains
the following contents:
1. One SAGA “ST” series DVR
2. One AC Adaptor
3. One Power Cable
4. One Remote Controller
5. DVR Viewer Program CD
6. This Instruction Manual.
7. Two AAA batteries.
8. Rack Mount Ears and screws.
If any of the contents are missing, please contact the Vitek Customer Help Desk
immediately.

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RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERTANY METALLIC OBJECTS THROUGH THE VENTILATION GRILLS OR
OTHER OPENINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT.
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instruction in the literature
WARNIN
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CAUTION
accompanying the product.

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DISCLAIMER
While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this
guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or
omissions.
Vitek Industrial Video Products, Inc. reserves the right to change the
specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without
prior notice.
No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a
retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means,
without prior written permission of Vitek Industrial Video Products, Inc.
Vitek makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due
to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the Digital Video Recorders, the
software, personal computers, peripheral devices, or unapproved/unsupported
devices.
Trademark Acknowledgements
Saga Series Digital Video Recorders are trademarks of Vitek Industrial Video
Products, Inc.
Other names and products not mentioned here may be registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright ©2007 Vitek Industrial Video Products, Inc. All rights reserved.

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FCC NOTICE
Saga Series Digital Video Recorders, VT-ST420, VT-ST820, VT-ST1620
These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions;
1. These devices may not cause harmful interference, and
2. These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B
digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
These equipments generate, use and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by on or more of the
following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipments unless otherwise
specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be
required to stop operation of the equipment.
Vitek Industrial Video Products, Inc.
28492 Constellation Road
Valencia, CA 91355
Phone: (888) VITEK-70 / (661) 294 – 8043
Fax: (661) 294 – 8044
www.vitekcctv.com | [email protected]
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This is a Class A apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet Appareil numérique de la Classe A conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Read this First
Test Sessions
Before you try to record important subjects, we highly recommend that you make
several test sessions to ensure that the Digital Video Recorder is operating and being
operated correctly. Please note that Vitek Industrial Video Products, Inc., its
subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential
damages arising from any malfunction of the Digital Video Recorder or its accessories.
The Privacy act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a)
Please note that the Digital Video Recorders are intended for surveillance use and
should never be used in a manner that invades other people’s privacy or contravenes
international or domestic privacy act and its regulations. Please be advised that in
certain cases the monitoring of individuals, private properties, or commercial properties
may contravene legal rights of such individuals even if the images were recorded for
personal use.
Warranty Limitations
This equipment’s warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises
while the Digital Video Recorder is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country
of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to Vitek customer help desk.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using the Digital Video Recorder, please ensure that you read and
understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the
Digital Video Recorder is operated correctly.
The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you
in the safe and correct operation of the Digital Video Recorder and its
accessories to prevent injuries or damage to the self, other persons and
equipment.
In this Instruction Manual, the term “Digital Video Recorder”, “equipment” and
“device” refers primarily to the Digital Video Recorder and its accessories such
as power supply and its remote controller.
WARNINGS
Do not cover the ventilation opening or slots on the outer casing. To prevent the
Digital Video Recorder from overheating, provide at least two inches of air space
around the vent and the slots.
Do not drop metallic parts through slots. This could permanently damage the
Digital Video Recorder. Immediately turn the Digital Video Recorder’s power off
or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Contact a qualified service
personnel authorized by the equipment distributor or a Vitek customer help desk.
Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not
expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high
voltage electric shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be
conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by the equipment distributor
or Vitek customer help desk.
Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the
Digital Video Recorder’s power off, remove the power cable from the power
outlet. Confirm that smoke and fume emissions have ceased. Please consult
the Digital Video Recorder reseller or the Vitek customer help desk.
Stop operating the equipment if a heavy object is dropped or the casing is
damaged. Do not strike or shake. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical
shock. Immediately turn the Digital Video Recorder’s power off or unplug the
power cord from the power outlet. Please consult the Digital Video Recorder
reseller or the Vitek customer help desk.

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Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in,
water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The Digital
Video Recorder has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact
with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. In the event that
the water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the
Digital Video Recorder’s Power off or unplug the power cord from the power
outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock.
Please consult the Digital Video Recorder reseller or the Vitek customer help
desk.
Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable
substances to clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances
may lead to fire. Use a dry cloth on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the
dust and dirt that collects on the device. In dusty, humid or greasy environments,
the dust that collects around the ventilation or the slots on the outer casing over
long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short-circuit,
leading to fire.
Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Any of these
actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical
shock.
Do not handle the device or power cord with wet hands. Handling it with wet
hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you
hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may
damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or
electrical shocks.
Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not
expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, damage tof
the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.
The supplied power supply and power cord are designed for exclusive use with
the Digital Video Recorder. Do not use it with other products or battery. There
is a risk of fire and other hazards.
Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight
or high temperatures, such as a greenhouse or trunk of a car. High
temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is
good ventilation when using the equipment.
Do not operate the Digital Video Recorder beyond its specified temperature,
humidity or power source ratings. Do not use the Digital Video Recorder in an
extreme environment such as in high temperature or high humidity. Use the
device at temperatures within 41°F - 104°F and humidity below 90%.

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PREVENTING MALFUNCTION
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields. Never place the Digital Video Recorder in close
proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong
electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause
malfunctions or corrupt image data.
Avoid Condensation Related Problems. Moving the equipment rapidly between
hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on
its external and internal surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment
in an airtight, re-sealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes
slowly before removing it from the bag.
If Condensation forms inside the Digital Video Recorder. Stop using the
equipment immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage
the equipment. Remove the power cord from the power outlet and wait until the
moisture evaporates completely before resuming use.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS............................................................................................1
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK WARNING ............................................................2
DISCLAIMER............................................................................................................3
FCC NOTICE............................................................................................................4
Read this First...........................................................................................................5
Test Sessions ...........................................................................................................5
The Privacy act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a) ...............................................................5
Warranty Limitations.................................................................................................5
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.........................................................................................6
WARNINGS..............................................................................................................6
PREVENTING MALFUNCTION................................................................................8
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................9
I. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS .....................................................................................14
1.1 OPERATION.....................................................................................................14
1.2 RECORDING....................................................................................................14
1.3 PLAY.................................................................................................................15
1.4 NETWORK........................................................................................................15
1.5 BACKUP...........................................................................................................15
1.6 STORAGE ........................................................................................................16
1.7 SYSTEM...........................................................................................................16
II. SAGA “ST” SERIES DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER LAYOUT............................17
2.1 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT..................................................................................17
2.2 REAR PANEL LAYOUT....................................................................................20
2.3 IR REMOTE CONTROLLER.............................................................................23
2.4 MOUSE CONTROL..........................................................................................25
III. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS .............................................................26
3.1 CONNECTIONS LAYOUT................................................................................26
3.2 VT-XHD10U......................................................................................................27
3.3 EXTERNAL TERMINAL CONNECTION...........................................................28
3.3.1 RS-485 ....................................................................................................28
3.3.2 TIME ADJUST.........................................................................................28
3.3.3 RELAY OUTPUT.....................................................................................29
3.3.4 ALARM SENSOR INPUT ........................................................................29
3.3.5 VGA PIN LAYOUT...................................................................................30
3.3.6 RS-232C PIN LAYOUT............................................................................30
IV. BASIC OPERATION..........................................................................................31
4.1 MAIN SCREEN.................................................................................................31
4.2 STATUS SCREEN............................................................................................32
4.3 LIVE VIEW........................................................................................................34
4.3.1 LIVE VIEW MODE SEQUENCE..............................................................34
4.3.1.1 VT-ST1620.....................................................................................34
4.3.1.2 VT-ST820.......................................................................................35
4.3.2 FULL SCREEN DISPLAY........................................................................35
4.3.3 AUTOMATIC SEQUENCE ......................................................................36

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4.4 FREEZE............................................................................................................36
4.4.1 SINGLE SCREEN VIEW MODE..............................................................37
4.4.2 MULTI SCREEN VIEW MODE................................................................37
4.5 ZOOM...............................................................................................................38
4.6 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE.....................................................................................39
4.7 SPOT MONITOR..............................................................................................40
4.8 BASIC RECORDING ........................................................................................41
4.9 BASIC PLAYBACK...........................................................................................42
4.9.1 PLAY / REVERSE PLAY / PAUSE / STOP .............................................42
4.9.2 FAST FORWARD / REWIND ..................................................................43
4.9.3 PICTURE-BY-PICTURE..........................................................................43
4.9.4 SLOW......................................................................................................44
4.9.5 LOOP PLAYBACK...................................................................................44
4.9.6 BOOKMARK............................................................................................45
4.9.7 AUDIO PLAYBACK .................................................................................46
V. ADVANCED OPERATION..................................................................................47
5.1 BACKUP...........................................................................................................47
5.1.1 CD-RW / DVD-RW / DVD+RW................................................................47
5.1.2 CD-R........................................................................................................50
5.1.3 USB FLASH MEMORY............................................................................52
5.1.4 EXTERNAL HARD DISK DRIVE .............................................................54
5.1.5 COPY STATUS .......................................................................................54
5.1.6 COPY STOP............................................................................................55
5.2 PAN / TILT / ZOOM CAMERA CONTROL........................................................56
5.2.1 BASIC PAN / TILT / ZOOM CONTROL...................................................56
5.2.2 CREATING AND MOVING TO PRESET POINTS...................................57
5.3 ADVANCED RECORDING...............................................................................57
5.3.1 ALARM RECORDING .............................................................................58
5.3.2 VIDEO LOSS RECORDING....................................................................58
5.3.3 MOTION RECORDING ...........................................................................59
5.4 ADVANCED PLAYBACK..................................................................................59
5.4.1 CALENDAR SEARCH.............................................................................59
5.4.2 SEARCH & COPY...................................................................................61
5.4.3 TIME SEARCH........................................................................................63
5.4.4 EVENT SEARCH.....................................................................................64
5.4.5 BLOCK SEARCH.....................................................................................66
5.4.6 FILE SEARCH.........................................................................................68
5.4.7 BOOKMARK SEARCH............................................................................69
5.4.8 TEXT SEARCH........................................................................................70
5.4.9 LOG FILE SEARCH.................................................................................72
VI. DVR MENU .......................................................................................................75
6.1 QUICK SETUP..................................................................................................76
6.1.1 QUICK SETUP ........................................................................................76
6.1.2 IMAGE SIZE............................................................................................76
6.1.3 RECORD FRAME....................................................................................77
6.1.4 EVENT.....................................................................................................77

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6.1.5 PRE-RECORD TIME...............................................................................77
6.1.6 POST-RECORD TIME.............................................................................78
6.1.7 IMAGE QUALITY.....................................................................................78
6.1.8 AUDIO RECORD.....................................................................................78
6.1.9 REMOTE CONTROL ID..........................................................................78
6.2 SCREEN SETUP..............................................................................................79
6.2.1 AUTO SEQUENCE..................................................................................79
6.2.2 DISPLAY .................................................................................................81
6.2.3 TITLE.......................................................................................................83
6.2.4 MULTI-SCREEN......................................................................................83
6.2.5 COVERT..................................................................................................84
6.2.6 SPOT.......................................................................................................85
6.2.7 CAMERA.................................................................................................86
6.3 RECORD ..........................................................................................................88
6.3.1 RECORD SETUP....................................................................................88
6.3.2 RECORD PROGRAM..............................................................................90
6.3.3 IMAGE QUALITY.....................................................................................94
6.3.4 AUDIO RECORD.....................................................................................94
6.3.5 REPEAT RECORD..................................................................................95
6.3.6 PLAY MODE............................................................................................95
6.3.7 BACKUP MODE......................................................................................96
6.3.8 HOLIDAY.................................................................................................96
6.4 EVENT..............................................................................................................97
6.4.1 MOTION DETECTION.............................................................................97
6.4.2 EVENT SCREEN MODE.........................................................................99
6.4.3 EVENT CHECK.......................................................................................99
6.4.4 EVENT MESSAGE..................................................................................99
6.4.5 EVENT MESSAGE RESET...................................................................100
6.4.6 EVENT BUZZER ...................................................................................100
6.4.7 SENSOR INPUT....................................................................................100
6.4.8 RELAY OUTPUT...................................................................................101
6.5 SYSTEM.........................................................................................................102
6.5.1 HARD DISK DRIVE...............................................................................102
6.5.1.1 HDD configuration........................................................................102
6.5.1.2 Rec HDD initialize ........................................................................103
6.5.1.3 Backup HDD initialize...................................................................104
6.5.2 CLOCK..................................................................................................104
6.5.2.1 Date & Time .................................................................................104
6.5.2.2 Time Adjust ..................................................................................105
6.5.3 VIDEO STANDARD...............................................................................106
6.5.4 LANGUAGE...........................................................................................107
6.5.5 REMOTE CONTROL ID........................................................................107
6.5.6 KEY ECHO............................................................................................107
6.5.7 ADVANCED SETUP..............................................................................108
6.5.7.1 Password Check.................................................................................108
6.5.7.2 Set Password .....................................................................................108

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6.5.7.3 User Authority...............................................................................109
6.5.7.4 DVR Menu Setup .........................................................................109
6.5.7.4.1 Menu Initialize ...........................................................................109
6.5.7.4.2 Load menu from file...................................................................110
6.5.7.4.3 Save menu to file.......................................................................110
6.5.9 FIRMWARE UPGRADE ........................................................................111
6.6 LINK................................................................................................................113
6.6.1 NETWORK............................................................................................113
6.6.2 RS-232C................................................................................................115
6.6.3 RS-485 ..................................................................................................116
6.6.4 PTZ........................................................................................................118
6.6.5 E-MAIL...................................................................................................119
6.6.5.1 Send e-mail..................................................................................119
6.6.5.2 SMTP server ................................................................................120
6.6.5.3 DVR e-mail address.....................................................................120
6.6.5.4 User ID.........................................................................................121
6.6.5.5 Password......................................................................................121
6.6.5.6 E-mail address 1 through 10 ........................................................122
VII. SEARCH.........................................................................................................123
BACK....................................................................................................................123
VIII. COPY ............................................................................................................123
IX. EXIT ................................................................................................................124
9.1 SAVE ONLY....................................................................................................124
9.2 SAVE AND EXIT.............................................................................................124
9.3 EXIT WITHOUT SAVE....................................................................................125
X. CLIENT PROGRAM.........................................................................................126
10.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT............................................................................126
10.2 INSTALLING THE DVR VIEWER.................................................................126
10.3 DVR VIEWER - LAYOUT..............................................................................128
10.4 DVR VIEWER - LIVE MODE.........................................................................146
10.5 DVR VIEWER – PLAYBACK MODE.............................................................148
10.5.1 TIME SEARCH....................................................................................149
10.5.2 CALENDAR SEARCH.........................................................................150
10.5.3 EVENT.................................................................................................151
10.5.4 TEXT ...................................................................................................152
10.5.5 BLOCK ................................................................................................154
10.6 DVR PLAYER – SETUP ...............................................................................156
10.6.1 QUICK SETUP ....................................................................................157
10.6.2 SCREEN..............................................................................................158
10.6.2.1 Auto Sequence...........................................................................158
10.6.2.2 Display .......................................................................................158
10.6.2.4 Title ............................................................................................159
10.6.2.5 Multiscreen.................................................................................160
10.6.2.6 Covert.........................................................................................160
10.6.2.6 Spot............................................................................................160
10.6.3 RECORD.............................................................................................161

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10.6.3.1 Record........................................................................................161
10.6.3.2 Record Program.........................................................................161
10.6.3.3 Holiday .......................................................................................162
10.6.4 EVENT.................................................................................................162
10.6.4.1 Event..........................................................................................162
10.6.4.2 Motion Detection ........................................................................162
10.6.4.3 Sensor Input...............................................................................163
10.6.4.4 Relay Output ..............................................................................163
10.6.5 SYSTEM..............................................................................................164
10.6.5.1 System .......................................................................................164
10.6.5.2 HDD ..........................................................................................164
10.6.5.3 CLOCK.......................................................................................164
10.6.5.3 PASSWORD ..............................................................................165
10.6.6 LINK.....................................................................................................165
10.6.6.1 Network......................................................................................165
10.6.6.2 RS-232C.....................................................................................165
10.6.6.3 RS-485.......................................................................................166
10.6.6.4 PTZ ............................................................................................166
10.6.6.5 E-mail.........................................................................................166
10.6.7 DOWNLOAD .......................................................................................167
XI. SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................169
11.1 VT-ST420......................................................................................................169
11.2 VT-ST820......................................................................................................171
11.3 VT-ST1620....................................................................................................173
XII. TECHNICAL SUPPORT.................................................................................175
APPENDIX I..........................................................................................................176
TIME ZONE LISTING ...........................................................................................176
INDEX...................................................................................................................178
NOTES .................................................................................................................181

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I. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
1.1 OPERATION
A. PENTAPLEX PLUS FUNCTION
Simultaneous record, playback, mirror, backup, network transmission and partial live
view.
B. REAL-TIME DISPLAY
Each channel is displayed at 30pps during live monitoring.
C. DIGITAL ZOOM
Up to 2 times digital zoom display.
D. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE
E. EASY OPERATION
Control through the front panel buttons, IR remote controller, external joystick
keyboard controller and USB 2.0 compliant mouse.
F. COVERT MODE
Hide channels in live, playback and network transmission.
1.2 RECORDING
A. RECORDING
Maximum recording speed of 120 pps in VT-ST1620, VT-ST820 and VT-ST420.
B. MULTI-QUALITY / MULTI SPEED RECORDING
Recording in different recording qualities and record speed.
C. MULTIPLE RECORDING OPTIONS
Manual, event and schedule recording.
D. VERSATILE EVENT RECORDING
Motion, alarm and video loss recording option with dedicated pre and post recording
per channel.
E. AUDIO RECORDING
4 channel audio recording.

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1.3 PLAYBACK
A. MULTI-SCREEN
Single, quad, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13 and 16 channel playback.
B. VERSATILE SEARCH OPTIONS
Calendar, search & copy, timeline, event, block, file and bookmark search.
C. PREVIEW
Snapshot of search date and time in search mode.
1.4 NETWORK
A. MULTI-SITE LIVE MONITORING
Monitor up to 16 DVRs, or up to 256 cameras simultaneously.
B. REMOTE PLAYBACK
Review recorded data from the client software with fast forward and rewind, slow
and pause.
C. REMOTE CONTROL
Remotely control the DVR as if pressing the front buttons or the IR remote controller.
D. REMOTE SETUP
Configure all DVR settings remotely from the client software.
E. FLEXIBLE NETWORK CONNECTIONS
Static and dynamic IP address supported along with proprietary DDNS support.
F. 2-WAY AUDIO COMMUNICATION
Communicate verbally between the DVR and the client software.
1.5 BACKUP
A. DVD-RW / CD-RW
Built-in DVD-RW optical drive enables easy backup to DVD-RW or CD-RW. Data
retrieval is made simple with a mini-viewer that application is automatically included
on disks burned with a SAGA DVR.
B. USB 2.0
Three available USB 2.0 ports allow the use of numerous USB 2.0 backup devices
including VT-XHD10U external HDD add-on bays, individual external hard drives,
external optical drives and USB memory sticks.
C. DATA REDUNDANCY / EVENT COPY ONLY
Flexible hard drive configuration allows data redundancy or backup event data only.

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1.6 STORAGE
A. GENEROUS STORAGE CAPACITY
Two available internal hard drive bays allow up to 1.5 terabyte of storage and
optional removable hard drive bay allows an additional 750 gigabytes of storage, for
a maximum of 2.25 terabyes of storage.
B. HARD DRIVE EXPANSION BAY (VT-XHD10U)
Up to four VT-XHD10U hard drive expansion bays can be connected to the DVR.
Each expansion bay is capable of supporting up to ten hard drives, totaling 30
terabytes of additional storage.
C. DATA REDUNDANCY / EVENT COPY ONLY
The hard drives in the expansion bays can also be configured to be data redundant
or event copy only.
1.7 SYSTEM
A. 2 INDEPENDENT WATCHDOGS
Reliable hardware and software watchdogs that monitor the system stability at all
times.
B. EASY UPDATE
Easy update / upgrade via USB 2.0 compliant memory stick or through the client
program.
C. SIMULTANEOUS MULTIPLE VIDEO OUTPUT
a) Composite BNC main monitor output
b) VGA main monitor output
c) S-Video Output
d) Single-channel spot monitor output
D. MULTIPLE LANGUAGE SUPPORT
Available in English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Polish, Spanish and Russian.

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II. SAGA “ST” SERIES DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER LAYOUT
2.1 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
1. AUDIO SELECT
This button selects the recorded audio channel when in multiple display mode.
Press the button repeatedly to toggle between audio channels 1 through 4.
2. NUMERIC BUTTONS / CHANNEL SELECT
a) Selects a specific channel number to be displayed in full screen.
b) Enter the numeric password when prompted.
3. SPOT MONITOR / ESC
a) Activates the spot monitor control.
b) Returns to previous menu screen.
c) Exits from various function and menu screens.
4. MENU / UP DIRECTIONAL BUTTON
a) Accesses the main menu screen.
b) Tilts up in PTZ mode.
c) Navigates up in the menu screen.
d) Moves the zoom box up in zoom mode.
5. LIVE
This button exits the playback mode and returns to the live monitoring mode.
Pressing this button once more will toggle between live and paused playback mode.
6. RECORD
This button starts and stops the recording mode.
7. SLOW / REVERSE PICTURE-BY-PICTURE / CLOSE IRIS
a) Slow playback. Press this button repeatedly to toggle between ½ normal
playback speed through 128th normal playback speed.
b) Reverse Picture-by-Picture in Pause mode.
c) Close Iris in PTZ mode.
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8. PLAY / PAUSE / ZOOM OUT
a) Starts the playback of recorded data. By default, the playback starts from the
earliest recording. If the recording has been played back, the playback will start
from where it was left off.
b) Toggles between playback and pause mode.
c) Zoom out in PTZ mode.
9. FAST / FORWARD PICTURE BY PICTURE
a) Fast forward. Press this button repeatedly to toggle between 2X normal
playback speed through 128X normal playback speed.
b) Forward Picture-by-Picture in Pause mode.
10.DIRECTION / OPEN IRIS
a) Change the playback direction.
b) Open Iris in PTZ mode.
11.USB 2.0
The USB 2.0 port can be used to connect to numerous USB 2.0 backup devices
including VT-XHD10U external HDD add-on bays, individual external hard drives,
external optical drives and USB memory sticks.
12.DISPLAY
This button is used to toggle between multiple display modes: 16 channel, 13
channel, 10 channel, 9 channel, 7 channel, 6 channel and 4 channel split screen
display modes.
13.ALARM RESET / LEFT DIRECTIONAL BUTTON
a) Resets the alarm buzzer.
b) Left pans in PTZ mode.
c) Navigates left in the menu screen.
d) Moves the zoom box left in zoom mode.
14.AUTOMATIC SEQUENCE / FOCUS OUT / DECREASE VALUE / SECTION A
a) Activates and deactivates the automatic channel sequence.
b) Focuses out in PTZ mode.
c) Decreases the value of a selection in the menu screen.
d) Sets the starting point for loop playback in playback mode.
15.ENTER / STATUS / HOME
a) Executes the selected function in the menu screen or enters the selected
submenu.
b) Accesses the status window from the main screen.
c) Returns the PTZ camera to “home” mode in PTZ mode.
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16.PIP / LOOP PLAYBACK CLEAR / DOWN DIRECTIONAL BUTTON
a) Activates the picture-in-picture mode.
b) Tilts down in PTZ mode.
c) Navigates left in the menu screen.
d) Moves the zoom box left in zoom mode.
e) Clears the loop playback in playback mode.
17.DIGITAL ZOOM / RIGHT DIRECTIONAL BUTTON
a) Enters digital zoom mode.
b) Pans right in PTZ mode.
c) Navigates right in the menu screen.
d) Moves the zoom box right in zoom mode.
18.FREEZE / FOCUS IN / INCREASE VALUE / SECTION B
a) Freezes the live screen.
b) Focuses in PTZ mode.
c) Increases the value of a selection in the menu screen.
d) Sets the ending point for loop playback in playback mode.
19.COPY / AUTOFOCUS
a) Enters the copy menu screen.
b) Switches the PTZ camera to auto focus mode in PTZ mode.
20.PTZ / BOOKMARK
a) Enters PTZ control mode.
b) Creates a bookmark during playback mode.
21.SEARCH / PRESET
a) Enters the search menu screen
b) Sets the preset positions in PTZ mode
22.FUNCTION
a) Used in conjunction with the “USER” option for Relay 4 of the alarm output.
b) Controls PTZ movement speed in PTZ mode.
23.STATUS LED
Displays the status of the DVR (Standby), HDD read/write and network transmission.
24.IR RECEIVER
Infrared signal receiver for the IR remote controller. Do not block the receiver as a
clear line of sight is required for proper operation.
25.REMOVABLE HDD RACK / DVD-RW
A DVD-RW drive is installed in the front 5.25” expansions bay. A third hard drive
can be added to the DVR by replacing the optical drive with a removable hard drive
rack (sold separately).