vSync 924 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................7
1.1. Overview.............................................................................................................7
1.2. Summary of the Specifications of VSync924i & 1624i ......................................9
1.3. Packing List......................................................................................................10
2. Product Description ................................................................................................. 11
2-1. Front Panel....................................................................................................... 11
2-2. Rear Panel .......................................................................................................13
2-3. Remote Controller............................................................................................15
2-3-1. Alphabet Input with Remote Controller............................................16
3. Getting Started – Setting Up the DVR....................................................................17
3-1. Setup – Main Screen .......................................................................................17
3-2. Setup – Live .....................................................................................................18
3-3. Setup – Recording Mode.................................................................................19
3-3-1. Motion Zone Set Up.............................................................................21
3-3-2. Record Schedule.................................................................................21
3-4. Setup – Device Mode.......................................................................................23
3-4-1. ALARM-OUT.........................................................................................24
3-4-2. PTZ Control..........................................................................................25
3-4-3. SPOT-OUT ............................................................................................26
3-5. Setup – System Mode......................................................................................27
3-6. Setup – Security Mode.....................................................................................30
3-7. Setup – Network Mode ....................................................................................31
3-7-1. Ports......................................................................................................33
3-7-2. Network Types .....................................................................................33
3-8. Setup - Storage Mode......................................................................................35
3-9. Saving Setup....................................................................................................36
4. Local Viewing............................................................................................................37
4-1. Live Window.....................................................................................................37
4-2. SEARCH Window ............................................................................................39
4-3. Play mode ........................................................................................................44
4-4. PTZ Control......................................................................................................45

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5. Archiving Video via USB or CD-RW .......................................................................46
5-1. Capturing images or video...............................................................................46
5-2. Transferring still images or video onto USB or CD-RW..................................47
6. Firmware Upgrade....................................................................................................50
6-1. Preparing USB memory with upgrade firmware..............................................50
7. Network Client - Remote Monitoring and Playback .............................................51
8. Remote Setup Using Embedded Web-Server of vSync924i & 1624i..................52

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CAUTION
zTHIS PRODUCT HAS MULTIPLE-RATED VOLTAGES (110V AND 220V). MAKE SURE TO SET THE
VOLTAGE SELECTION SWITCH AT THE REAR PANEL TO THE PROPER VOLTAGE LEVEL OF YOUR
REGION.
zTHIS PRODUCT USES A LITHIUM BATTERY. THERE IS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF THE BATTERY ON THE
MAIN BOARD IS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO
INSTRUCTIONS.
zTHIS EQUIPMENT AND ALL COMMUNICATION WIRING IS INTENDED FOR INDOOR USE.
zTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Rack Mount Instructions
A) Elevated Operating Ambience - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be
given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma)
specified by the manufacturer.
B) Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow
required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
C) Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is
not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
D) Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply
circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.
Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
E) Reliable Earthing - Reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular
attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use
of power strips)."

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CD-RW Installation Guide
1. Open the top cover of vSync DVR set and Install the CD-RW inside the DVR.
2. Fasten the screws on both side of CD-RW as indicated in red circle below.
3. Connect the IDE CD-RW 40pin cable and Power cable to the point on both CD-RW and Main board as
indicated in red circles below. Set the CD-RW jumper setting as “MASTER”
Compatible CD-RW model
Sony CRX230EE or contact the vSync DVR distributor for other models.

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HDD Installation Guide
1. Mount the bracket to the hard disk using the supplied HDD mounting bracket screws.
2. Connect the supplied IDE HDD 80pin cable and Power cable to the hard disk and mount the hard disk
to the unit using the supplied HDD screws.
3. HDD JUMPER SETTING
1ST HDD = MASTER
2nd HDD = SLAVE
IDE HDD CABLE CONNECTION ORDER
BLUE: MAIN BOARD
WHITE: SLAVE HDD
BLACK: MASTER HDD

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1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
●Triplex MPEG-4 9/16 Channel DVR with Real-Time Live Display and Simultaneous Play Back.
●vSync924i & 1624i, (vSync924i Nine channel model & vSync1624i Sixteen channel model).
●vSync924i & 1624i features powerful embedded RTOS (Real Time Operating System).
●MPEG-4 video codec (video encoder/decoder), delivers uncompromised performance providing high
compression plus high quality video images.
●vSync924i & 1624i increases the days of recording between overwrite periods while improving the
quality of video images. Full triplex capability ensures uninterrupted recording.
●vSync DVR supports simultaneous:
1. Video Recording
2. Live Video Monitoring up to 80 cameras
•Locally via video outputs.
•Remotely via vSync network client software and viSync Central Monitoring Software.
3. Play Back or File archiving via USB 2.0 port and CD-RW.
Or 1. Video Recording
2. Remote Playback via vSync network client software and viSync CMS.
●vSync software also allows the administrator to remotely connect to, monitor, and manage multiple
networked DVRs. The vSync software logs the operation, motion, and alarm statuses of sites throughout
the day for later analysis. The vSync software lets you search based on time or event, record on a
remote PC, and retrieve video clips from remote sites.
●vSync software supports additional powerful remote control features,
zPowerful Live Connection & Customizable Camera Layout up to 80 channels,
zEmbedded Web Server (Remote Configuration of all vSync DVRs)
zFull Duplex Bi-directional Audio (2-way Communication)
zRecording on Client PC, Alarm/Motion Indicator, eMAP, Digital Live Zoom
zRemote Relay Control, Remote PTZ Control.

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●NAFS (Network-Attached File Server) file systems provide a cluster-based network-attached file server
which offers a high level of performance, reliability, and availability.
- Ex. Prevention of data loss and corruption in the event of a power failure.
●Multiplexing operation.
●State-of-the-art live monitoring and playback both locally and remotely.
●Individual channel recording and playback with different frame rates.
●Hidden Channel Mode on selected channels provides extra privacy and uninterrupted recording.
●Embedded Web-Viewer provides direct access using IP address or DDNS address in Internet Explorer.
●Multi-site management via network: up to 80 cameras.
- Supported by vSync network client software and viSync CMS.
- Remote live monitoring & recording, playback, backup, PTZF control & Presets, relay sensor control,
eMAP, Digital Live Zoom, and 2-way communication.
- Remote DVR management via embedded Web-Browser for easy adjustments.
- Mobile phone & PDA viewing integration.
●Network via LAN, DDNS, DHCP, ADSL (Dynamic and Static IP addresses).
●Full duplex 4 Channel G.711 synchronized audio recording and Bi-directional Audio Communication.
●Built-in Quad Multiplexer provides sequential or quad display on all or selected channels.
●User-friendly setup menu with simplified G.U.I.(Graphic User Interface).
●Easy to schedule weekly recording plans.
●Motion detection – Use the 30x24 grid to define motion zones for each camera.
●Internal Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus controller.
●Easy operation via front panel and optional remote controller.
●Increased security by user name and password verification.
●Video loss detection.
●Backup - Still-images or AVI data onto USB storage device, internal CD-RW, or Network.
●USB port for JPEG/MPEG data backup and software upgrade using USB storage device.
●Still image capture and review as JPEG format.
●Variety of Hard Drive Sizes - up to 2TB internally (500GB HDD X 4) for long-term recording.
●Multi-Languages - User can easily select language from Setup menu.
●Various Video Outputs - VGA(800x600 24-Bit Color), TV-Out, S-Video, SPOT-Out, Loop-Out.

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1.2. Summary of the Specifications of VSync924i & 1624i
Item Description Remarks
Operating System RTOS in firmware
Video/Audio
Compression MPEG-4(video) / G.711-PCM (audio)
Triplex Function Record/Playback/Live Streaming or Record/USB archive/Live Streaming
Video Input Format NTSC/PAL Auto-Detection
Video Input 9 Ch (16 Ch) In
Video Output 1Ch VGA, 1 Ch BNC (Composite), 1Ch Spot-Out. 9Ch(16Ch) Loop-Out, 1 Ch S-VIDEO
NTSC 270(480) frames/sec Real-Time
(Hidden Display Function)
9 Ch(16 Ch) x 30 frames/sec
Display
Frame Rate PAL 225(400)frames/sec 25 frames/sec/Ch
NTSC 240 frames/sec
(Hidden Record Function) 352x240 resolution
Recording
Frame Rate
(Quad) PAL 200 frames/sec 352x288 resolution
NTSC
60 frame /sec (total) 704 x 480 resolution
Recording
Frame Rate
(Full) PAL 50 frame /sec (total) 704 x 576 resolution
Record Modes Continuous/Motion/Schedule/Sensor/Manual
Record Quality Network/Standard/High/Superior/Ultra
Resolution NTSC : 704 x 480(1 CH), 352x 240(Quad) PAL : 704 x 576(1 CH), 352 x 288(Quad)
Supports CIF, Half D1 & Full D1
Audio Input/Output
Channel 4 Ch Input/1 Ch Output
2-way communication(Bi-Directional) Audio via network
Alarm In/Alarm Output 9/16 Alarm Input (NC/NO selectable) / 8 Relay Output
HDD 3.5”, IDE type9 (IDE ATA133 Type), Min 80GB up to 4 IDE HDDs
CD-RW Optional CD-RW
Motion Detection Motion-Triggered Recording
Search Mode Date/Time/Event Search
Playback Speed 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x

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Serial Interface 1 RS-232C (POS text inserter connection)
1 RS-422/485 (for PTZ control)
USB Archiving (still images in JPEG format, video in AVI format), Firmware upgrade
Upgrade Method USB 2.0 Port or Web-Browser
PTZ Control Local & vSync Client Software
Network Interface LAN(10/100Base-T), Static, DHCP, PPPoE, and DDNS
Window2000/XP/Vista
Client PC S/W
( vSync )
Live Connection & Customizable Camera Layout up to 80 channels
Embedded Web Server (Remote Configuration of all vSync DVRs)
Full Duplex Bi-directional Audio (2-way Communication)
Recording on Client PC, Alarm/Motion Indicator, eMAP, Digital Live Zoom
Remote Relay Control, Remote PTZ Control
Remote Playback Via vSync Client Software
Power 110/220V, 50/60Hz
1.3. Packing List
vSync924i or vSync1624i
Support CD includes:
vSync Network Client,
Utility Programs, Manual(s). Vsync.exe
Infrared Remote Control
Batteries
Screws for mounting HDD.
(Preinstalled when unit is shipped with HDD)
HDD connection cables (2 ea).
(Preinstalled when unit is shipped with HDD(s))

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HDD Mounting Brackets (2ea)
(Preinstalled when unit is shipped with HDD(s))
2. Product Description
2-1. Front Panel
Figure 2.1. Front Panel of vSync924i & 1624i

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Table 2.1.1. Indication LEDs
Name Description
HDD LED illuminates when system is accessing the hard disk drive.
REC LED illuminates when recording is enabled.
ALARM LED illuminates when alarm sensor(s) is/are triggered or detects video motion.
(Alarm sensor(s) and/or video motion detection must be configured first).
NETWORK LED illuminates when clients connect through vSync software via network port.
POWER LED illuminates when the DVR unit is on.
Table 2.1.2. Buttons on the Front panel
Name Description
POWER Power ON/OFF. (Prompts for password before shutdown) Configure settings for
power down in the SECURITY Setup Menu. The default password is “1111”.
DIS Press to select full, quad, 9 or 16 split-screens in live display mode.
SEQ Press to start auto-sequencing in 1 Ch, 4 Ch, 9 Ch, or 16 Ch display modes.
AUDIO Press to select audio mode.
Disable or Mute all 4 channels or selected channels only.
PTZ Press to initiate PTZ control
SETUP Press to launch SETUP menu.
ALARM Press to silence alarm operation.
ARCHIVE Press to review the ARCHIVE LIST in live display mode.
CAP/USB Press to take a snapshot, or capture still images (JPEG format), during live or
playback modes.
REW/LOG (During Playback) Press to rewind video footage at 1x, 2x, 4x, and 8x speeds or
to see the LOG LIST in live display mode.
F/REW Jump/Step backward.
In playback mode, the playback position reverses/jumps backwards 60 seconds.
F/ADV Jump/Step forward.
In playback mode, the playback position moves forward 60 seconds.
FF (From Playback Mode)
Pressing fast forward advances footage at 1x, 2x, 4x, and 8x speeds.
PLAY/PAUSE From Live Display Mode: Press to enter SEARCH menu.
From Playback Mode: Press to play or pause video.
REC Press to start or stop manual recording.

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UP Press to scroll up in the menu or to change values in setup mode.
(Also used as the number 1 when entering a password.)
RIGHT
Press to scroll right in the menu or to change values in setup mode.
(Also used as the number 2 when entering a password.)
DOWN Press to scroll down in the menu or to change values in setup mode.
(Also used as the number 3 when entering a password.)
LEFT
Press to move left in the menu or to change values in setup mode.
(Also used as the number 4 when entering a password.)
SEL (Surrounded by the direction control keys)
Pressing selects desired menu item or saves setup values in menus.
ESC Press for temporary storage of the changed value or to return to the previous
menu screen.
USB Port The USB Port is located on front panel’s bottom right corner.
This USB port is used to archive recordings onto a USB storage device or upgrade
firmware with a USB storage device.
2-2. Rear Panel
vSync924i
vSync1624i
Figure 2.2. Rear Panel

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Table 2.2.1. Connectors and Switches on Rear Panel
Name Function
VIDEO IN 9/16 BNC connectors for video input.
Connect camera output to Video-in (NTSC/PAL)
VIDEO OUT 9/16 BNC connectors for video output. (Loop-Out)
SPOT Composite video output for spot monitoring. (Built-in Quad Multiplexer)
VIDEO Composite video output in NTSC or PAL format
S-VHS S-Video output
VGA Connect to a VGA monitor 15-pin connector
AUDIO IN 4 RCA connectors for audio input.
AUDIO OUT 1 RCA connector for audio output.
RS-232 POS text inserter connection
LAN RJ-45 connector for Ethernet connection.
RS-485/422 For Pan/Tilt/Zoom control.
SENSOR IN
Connector for external alarm sensor/contact devices alerts the vSync DVR and
allows it to respond to events. 9/16 sensors can be connected to the DVR sensor
1~9/16 dedicated to Video Channel 1~9/16 correspondingly.
Connect 2 wires to activate a sensor input to the Terminal Block on the rear panel
of the vSync DVR. A ground wire from the external device to the unit ensures that
the ground reference voltage is identical. This line connects to the Terminal Block
Ginput.
ALARM OUT 8 (PGM) connectors for alarm device connection.
Provides simple On/Off switching using relay (not included).
0.5A/125V or 1A/30V. The relay is open when not triggered. The relay can be close
by either a motion or a sensor input, only if enabled in the Recording Setup menu.
POWER Connector for AC115/220V power cable.

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DIP SWITCHES
TEST For future use.
RSV Reserved.
VGA Turn ON for VGA monitor use.
PAL Turn ON for PAL use.
When you change the position of the
switch, reboot the DVR to apply the new
setting. When VGA is on, Video-Out will
be disabled!
2-3.RemoteController
POWER Power On/Off
DISPLAY Displays Full, Quad or 9/16 Ch. Split View
F/REW Jump 60 Seconds Backwards
PLAY Play/Pause
F/ADV Jump 60 Seconds Forwards
FREEZE/CAP Freeze/Screen Capture
FF Fast Forward
ALARM Silence/Mute Alarm Operation
SETUP Setup Menu
ARCHIVE Displays Archive List
AUDIO Disable/Mute or Highlighted Channel Only
LOCK Locks front panel and remote for all functions
SEQ Sequences Full or Quad View
RECORD Manual Recording
SEARCH Search Menu Screen
DIRECTION
SELECT Direction or Number 1 to 4 Enter
ID DVR ID (ID Button + DVR ID number)
ESC Escape
PTZ PTZ Menu Screen
NUMBER Channel 1 to 9
CH 10->press +10 and number 0
+10 CH 11->press +10 and number 1
CH 12->press +10 and number 2
CH 13->press +10 and number 3
CH 14->press +10 and number 4
CH 15->press +10 and number 5
CH 16->press +10 and number 6

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2-3-1. Alphabet Input with Remote Controller
The Numeric keys of the remote controller can be used to enter letters when alphabet input is needed in
parameter setting. The scheme follows the same pattern of a telephone keypad.
For example, press the number “2” continuously to change the input value to “2, A, B, C, a, b, c, 2… “.
This mode is useful for assigning channel names, DDNS, or ADSL configuration information.
The following table details the assignment of letters to the numeric keypad.
Table 2.3.1.1. Alphabet Input with Numeric Keypad of the Remote Controller
Numeric Key Input Values
1 1
2 A, B, C, a, b, c, 2
3 D, E, F, d, e, f, 3
4 G, H, I, g, h, i, 4
5 J, K, L, j, k, l, 5
6 M, N, O, m, n, o, 6
7 P, Q, R, S, p, q, r, s, 7
8 T, U, V, t, u, v, 8
9 W, X, Y, Z, w, x, y, z, 9

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3. Getting Started – Setting Up the DVR
The following sections detail the initial setup of the vSync DVR.
3-1. Setup – Main Screen
Pressing the Setup button prompts a user for entry of a password. The default password is “1111”.
Input the default password by pressing the Up button 4 times, followed by the SELECT button.
(We recommend that you protect your DVR system by assigning a new password. Refer to section
3.6 for instructions.)
After assigning a new password, enter it by using the direction arrow keys (representing 1, 2, 3, & 4) or
using the keypad, and then press the SEL button for entering into the Setup menu shown in Figure 3.1.1.
Navigate through the menu icons using the directional buttons and press the SELECT button to enter into
sub-category menus.
Figure 3.1.1. Setup menu screen

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3-2. Setup – Live
- Used for setting up the live display mode.
Navigate through menu items using the Up/Down buttons. Change the values using the Left/Right buttons.
Figure 3.2.1. Live mode setup screen
Table 3.2.1. Menu items in LIVE mode setup
Item Description
OSD Enables/disables on-screen-display.
SEQUENCE Enables/disables sequential video channels display in full screen mode.
SEQ-DWELL TIME Sets dwell time for each channel in sequential display mode.
OSD CONTRAST Sets the contrast level of On Screen Display (OSD)
CHANNEL Selects channel to apply settings.
DISPLAY Enables/disables Hidden Channel Mode on selected channel.
BRIGHTNESS Brightness value for the specified channel.
CONTRAST Contrast value for the specified channel.
HUE Hue value for the specified channel.
SATURATION Saturation value for the specified channel.

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3-3. Setup – Recording Mode
- Controls video recording attributes
Navigate through the menu items using Up/Down buttons. Change values using Left/Right buttons.
Figure 3.3.1. Recording mode setup screen
Table 3.3.1. Menu Items in Record Mode Setup
Menu item Description
RESOLUTION Configures resolution as 704x480, 704x240, or 352x240(NTSC).
CHANNEL Selects channel to apply settings.
FRAME RATE Configures the frame rate for selected channel.
Frame Rate and Recording Resolution are interdependent.
The 9/16 channel frame rate sum may not exceed the maximum
frame rate supported by the resolution.
The following table shows the maximum frame rate for NTSC video.
Resolution Max. Frame Rate
320x240 240 FPS
704x240 120 FPS
704x480 60FPS

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QUALITY Configures the recording quality for selected channel.
Network, Standard, High, Super, Ultra.
Video quality is the best on “Ultra” setting (Network quality is
designed for very low upload bandwidth conditions (i.e. weak WAN
connections).
RECORDING Assigns the recording method for a channel:
Disable, Continuous, Motion, Sensor, or Schedule.
MOTION ZONE Sets full zone or partial zone.
MOTION SENSITIVITY Sets motion detection sensitivity for selected channel from 1 to 9.
(9 is the most sensitive setting.)
SENSOR RECORDING Configures Alarm/Sensor Inputs for triggered recording. There are
16 sensors total (9 for vSync924i). A maximum of 4 sensor/alarm
Inputs may be assigned to an individual channel.
PRE RECORD Enables/disables pre-event/pre-alarm recording.
Pre-event/pre-alarm recording is 5 sec. Only i-frames are recorded.
POST EVENT RECORD Set the length of time for post-event/post-alarm recording video.
Configurable by channel from 1 to 30 seconds.
AUDIO Enables/disables audio by channel.
There are 4 channels of audio inputs and a single audio output.
SCHEDULE Configures recording schedules.
Launches new menu as shown in Figure 3.3.3.