Mitsubishi DX-TL5716U manual

1 DIGIT AL RECORDER INST ALLA TION MANUAL MODEL DX-TL5716U THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IS IMPORT ANT TO YOU. PLEASE READ IT BEFORE USING YOUR DIGIT AL RECORDER.[...]

W ARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPT ACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULL Y INSER TED T O PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER[...]

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Important safeguards PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR RECORDER AND RET AIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL W ARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE RECORDER. 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions s[...]

Beginning 16. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to quali fi ed service personnel. 17. Damage requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quali fi ed service personnel under the follo[...]

2 How to use this manual About this manual The manual of this recorder consists of the following two manuals. Installation Manual (this manual) This manual describes connections of devices as well as functional settings and operations to use this recorder . This manual mainly describes operating procedures carried out by the mouse. User's Manu[...]

3 Beginning Setup procedure 1 4-1 2 4 3 6 4-2 5 Start here when you change the settings of the recorder already set up. Start here when you first set up the recorder . Connect the recorder . Connect the cameras, monitors, and sensors to the recorder . Configure the settings of the connected devices referring to the reference pages shown in the desc[...]

4 This digital recorder is able to record images captured by up to 16 surveillance cameras and audio received by up to 2 microphones to its hard disk. The recorder is equipped with the function to search for desired scenes by specifying the recording dates as well as the simultaneous recording/playback function that allows playback even during reco[...]

5 Beginning Contents Beginning Important safeguards ................................................... iii Before use ...................................................................... 2 How to use this manual ..............................................2 About this manual ....................................................2 Symbols .......[...]

6 Contents (continued) Motion detection settings <Motion detection> ..................62 Cautions on motion detection setting ...............63 Audio recording settings <Audio recording> ....................64 Stopping alarm input ................................................. 65 Manual recording .....................................[...]

7 Beginning On-screen display settings <Information display setting> .......................................................................108 Clock display mode and location ......................... 108 Recorder status and title display ..........................108 Camera number and title display .........................109 Use the trans[...]

8 Caution and care HEA VY OBJECTS SHOULD NEVER BE PLACED ON THE UNIT (E.G., MONITOR) NEVER TOUCH OR INSERT ANY OBJECT INSIDE THE UNIT T ouching the inside of the cabinet or inserting foreign objects of any kind through the disc loading slot or ventilation holes not only creates a safety hazard but can also cause extensive damage. PROTECT THE POWER [...]

9 Beginning About the hard disk drive (HDD) • This unit is equipped with HDD, which is a very delicate device. Therefore, handle this unit carefully . • Don't expose this unit to vibrations and shocks. It may be damaged when exposed to vibrations and shocks especially during power-on or access to the HDD. • Don't unplug the power co[...]

10 Caution and care (continued) Installation location and handling • Before you fi rst use this unit, supply power to it for at least 48 hours to charge the built-in backup battery so that the built-in power compensator circuit can be activated. When the battery isn't charged suf fi ciently , the built-in clock may go wrong or the unit may[...]

11 Beginning Notes for constructing a surveillance system using this unit • This unit can be controlled by external devices via the external connector , RS-232C connector , or LAN connector . In addition, external devices can be controlled via the external connector , RS422/485 connector , or RS-232C connector . These functions allow this unit to[...]

12 Caution and care (continued) For important recordings • Be sure to perform test recording before starting the practical operation of this unit, and also check regularly that the recording is performed correctly according to the settings during the practical operation. • Mitsubishi doesn't compensate for data not recorded or not played b[...]

13 Beginning Motion detection function • Motion detection function in this unit may malfunction depending on the input condition of the video signal. If you connect this unit to a system that issues an alarm using the motion detection function, take care to avoid such malfunction. When the motion detection function malfunctions, connect another s[...]

14 Caution and care (continued) Disclaimer • Mitsubishi assumes no responsibility or makes no compensation for operation error of your surveillance system, loss of recorded data, or other damages or losses due to a failure in this unit. In no event will Mitsubishi repair , restore, or reproduce recorded data. • In no event will Mitsubishi assum[...]

15 Beginning Note Open source software Thank you for purchasing Mitsubishi digital recorder DX-TL5716U (hereinafter referred to as “ Product ” ). Before using this Product, please be sure to read the Software License Agreement on page 1 1 of the user's manual with regard to the soft- ware contained in this Product (hereinafter referred to [...]

16 Front view 1 POWER indicator When the POWER button is pressed while the MAIN switch on the rear of this recorder is ON, this indicator illuminates. When this recorder is in the standby status or the MAIN switch on the rear of this recorder is OFF , this indicator goes out. It takes about 1 to 2 minutes for this recorder to be ready for operation[...]

17 Beginning Camera control buttons When this recorder is in the PTZ mode during single screen display , you can control the cameras by press- ing the following buttons. Press the PTZ button fi rst, and then press one of the following buttons. CAMERA ZOOM button Press this button to adjust the camera zoom. Press this button and then turn the JOG t[...]

18 22 POWER button The power is turned on when this button is pressed while the MAIN switch on the rear is ON. When this button is pressed again, this recorder enters the standby mode. When this recorder is in the process of operation transition such as startup, the POWER indi- cator blinks and other operations are not acceptable. 23 Analog output [...]

19 Beginning 31 TRIPLEX PB button When this button is pressed while live images from cameras are being displayed in the split display mode, the playback image of your desired camera can be dis- played. T riplex playback is possible with Output A only . DIGIT AL ZOOM button When this button is pressed in the single screen dis- play mode or the singl[...]

20 1 MAIN switch This is the main power switch. T o use this recorder , set this switch to ON. Otherwise, the POWER button on the front panel of the recorder cannot turn on or off the recorder . 2 AC power socket Use this socket to connect the supplied power cord. Earth terminal is used for safety . Insert the power cord of this recorder to the 100[...]

21 Beginning CLOCK ADJ OUT terminal T erminal to output the signal to set the clocks of other recorders to the nearest hour (00 minute 00 second) in sync with input of CLOCK ADJ. Notice • The CLOCK ADJ OUT terminal may output the signal for several seconds when the MAIN switch on the rear panel of the recorder is turned on or the recorder recover[...]

22 4 1 9 5 6 2 3 7 8 1 1 01-19-2009 Mon 15:00:45 N 69% REM A 29% Recorder title Camera title Please push the [HELP] button ARCHIVE COPY [B] SYNC [SBM16] [SBM16] ALARM REC STOP PTZ HDD (EMR) CIF • L3 N Screen display Notice • The above fi gure is an example for explanation. Some items may not be displayed simultaneously . 1 Camera number/Camera[...]

23 Beginning 7 Recorder title The designated recorder title is displayed. For setting the recorder title and displaying/hiding the title, see page 108. 8 W arning W arning is displayed when a failure or error occurs in this recorder . Press the HELP button to check the de- tails. For setting the warning indication, see pages 105 and 106. For warnin[...]

24 Connecting CCTV cameras, monitors, and sensors T o OUTPUT A VIDEO or OUTPUT A S (Y/C) connector Connect either . T o VIDEO IN or S(Y/C) IN connector T o VIDEO IN connector T o OUTPUT B VIDEO connector T o CAMERA IN connectors corresponding to the camera numbers Monitor Sen sor 1 Monitor XGA (PC) monitor T o XGA port Mouse External recording devi[...]

25 Connections <Recorder's internal circuit> CALL OUT (+) terminal CALL OUT (-) terminal [Specifications] Warning alarm signal (Photocoupler output) When operating: Short Max. allowable input current is 7 mA DC. When not operating: Open Max. allowable input voltage is +24 V DC. [Output circuit] CALL OUT output terminal [Specifications] W[...]

26 Connections (continued) Cascade connection Notice • By connecting various devices, you can control this recorder by external devices and control external devices by this recorder . However , depending on the operating condition of the recorder , its operation and control of external devices may become slow or unstable. Master monitor Images ou[...]

27 Connections Connecting an analog VCR T o VIDEO OUT connector T o AUDIO OUT connector T o VIDEO IN connector T o AUDIO IN connector Analog VCR Video cable (commercially available) Audio cable (commercially available) Cable clamping Step 1 Insert the supplied clamp bands into the clamp holes in the rear of the recorder . • One clamp hole is for [...]

28 Optional products DX-ZD6UE DX-ZD5UE(Z) Additional hard disk unit (for serial bus connection) By connecting external HDDs to this unit, you can expand the memory or use them as a copy device. However , when you perform recording, playback, or copy at a high rate using this unit, recording or playback data dropout or other failure may occur depend[...]

29 Connections Caution for connecting additional hard disk units When you connect 5 or more additional hard disk units to this recorder , you are recommended to connect them by USB cables as shown below in order to prevent recognition failure caused by variation in their startup time. At the commencement of practical operation, check that they are [...]

30 Y ou can set the operation conditions and perform various controls using the menus. There are 3 methods to set the menus as described below . Set the menus automatically ( Pages 34 and 35) When you turn on the recorder for the fi rst time, the Setup Wizard screen is displayed and you can con fi gure the minimum required settings according to t[...]

31 Menu settings/Device registration Operating the menus Y ou can operate the displayed menu by pressing the buttons on the front panel of the recorder or clicking the buttons displayed on the menu screens. Notice • Use a general USB mouse having two buttons as shown by the fi gure. Certain types of mouse cannot be used with this recorder . Y ou[...]

32 Using the mouse operation screen When you right-click the mouse, the mouse operation screen is displayed and you can control the recorder on the screen. 2 3 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 5 6 7 8 9 Right-click Mouse 07-07-2009 Tue 13:35:17 Mouse operation screen 1 Camera number buttons When you click any of these buttons,[...]

33 Menu settings/Device registration 16 Recording/Stop button When you click this button, recording starts and the button illuminates. By clicking this button again, a con- fi rmation screen is displayed. When you select [Y es], recording stops and the button goes out. 17 Zoom button When you click this button during single screen display or singl[...]

34 Making the minimum required settings automatically <Setup Wizard> When you turn on the power of the recorder for the first time, the Setup Wizard screen is displayed for making the minimum required settings. Tip s • The Setup Wizard screen is automatically displayed only when you first turn on the power . It is not displayed from the nex[...]

35 Menu settings/Device registration Step 9 Picture quality and FPS are automatically set for the cameras detected in step 7 and a con fi rmation screen is displayed. • The picture quality and FPS are same among all the cameras detected in step 7. The settings made in this step are applied to normal recording of Recording A. • Picture size is [...]

36 Setting Main, Copy , and Archive devices <HDD registration> Y ou can assign the HDDs to Main, Copy , and Archive devices. Archive device Used as the recording destination of normal recording, alarm recording, and emergency recording. Used as the copy destination. Used as the archive destination. Internal HDD External HDD External HDD DVD/C[...]

37 Menu settings/Device registration Registering the internal HDDs Step 1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of the recorder or left-click the mouse. or • <Main menu> is displayed. Step 2 Select [HDD registration]. HDD registration • <HDD registration> screen is displayed. Step 3 Select [Setting] next to [HDD registration]. [...]

38 Registering external HDDs Step 1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of the recorder or left-click the mouse. or • <Main menu> is displayed. Step 2 Select [HDD registration]. HDD registration • <HDD registration> screen is displayed. Step 3 Select [Setting] next to [HDD registration]. Setting • <HDD registration> s[...]

39 Menu settings/Device registration Checking the registered devices Step 1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of the recorder or left-click the mouse. or • <Main menu> is displayed. Step 2 Select [HDD registration]. HDD registration • <HDD registration> screen is displayed. Step 3 Select [Setting] next to [HDD registration][...]

40 Notice • The repeat recording in the partitioned areas can be enabled only when the corresponding areas are set in the <Partition setting>. • When a warning is issued, "Please push the [HELP] button" is displayed on the screen. The recorder keeps the latest 16 warnings. The warnings issued before them are reset and not displa[...]

41 Menu settings/Device registration Setting the partition Y ou can partition the Main device. Normal recording area Alarm recording area Emergency recording area Normal recording area Alarm recording area Normal recording area Partition setting Data to be recorded Normal recording Alarm recording Normal recording Alarm recording Emergency recordin[...]

42 Multiplexer function Y ou can display images captured by the connected cameras on 4-split, 9-split, 10-split, 13-split or 16-split screen. In addition, you can arrange the positions of the displayed images on the screen. Camera number buttons DIGIT AL ZOOM button SPLIT buttons Direction buttons SEQUENCE button OUTPUT A/B button Notice • Y ou c[...]

43 Viewing images Switching Output A and B Y ou can display images captured by different cameras on two monitors separately . Step 1 Press the OUTPUT A/B button. • When Output A is selected, the button goes out. When Output B is selected, the button illuminates. • When Output A is selected, the buttons for controlling the multiplexer function s[...]

44 T riplex playback While displaying images captured by cameras, you can view playback image of the desired camera. Step 1 Press the TRIPLEX PB button during the split screen display mode. • The triplex playback mode starts. Step 2 Within 3 seconds after step 1, press the camera number button corresponding to the camera of which playback image y[...]

45 Viewing images Y ou can control the connected cameras using the PTZ function. Controlling the cameras using the menus Step 1 Right-click the mouse. • The mouse operation screen is displayed. Step 2 Display the image from the camera to be controlled in the single screen display mode. • When you press the Single screen button, the Camera numbe[...]

46 Controlling the cameras using the buttons on the recorder 3 -2 Step 1,3 -6 ,3 -7 Step 3 -1 Step 3 -3 Step 3 -4 Step 3 -5 Step 3 -6 Step 3 -8 Step 2 Step Step 1 Press the number button corresponding to the controlled camera to display its image in the single screen display mode. Step 2 Press the PTZ button. • The PTZ mode starts and the button [...]

47 Viewing images Y ou can connect up to 16 DX-TL5716U, and using the optional keyboard, you can view images supplied from all the connected cameras on the master monitor that is connected to the fi rst recorder . Camera (up to 16 cameras) Camera (up to 16 cameras) (up to 16 recorders) Master monitor Local monitor Slave recorder Slave recorder Out[...]

48 Recording methods T o record images, you can use any of three methods as follows. Manual recording ( page 65) When you press the REC/STOP button on the front panel of the recorder , recording starts. The recording picture quality and FPS of Recording A are applied. Press the REC/STOP button to start or stop recording. Timer recording ( pages 66 [...]

49 Recording Before making recording settings Notice • Because the recorder copies or searches recorded data based on the date and time of recording, check that the recorder's clock is correct before you start recording. • Y ou cannot change the recording settings during normal recording and alarm recording. T o change the settings, stop r[...]

50 Procedure of con fi guration of recording settings Auto setting Manual setting The tables on pages 51 to 53 are the lists of setting items shown on the <Recording settings> screen. You can use these lists to check the parameters and record the menu items you set. Items in boldface type are parameters you can actually set. For later review[...]

51 Recording Set the following items. • Picture size • Recording when motion is detected • Pre-alarm recording time ( [Pre-alarm time] ) • Alarm recording time ( [Post-alarm time] ) Set the following items for each camera. • Operation on/off • Picture quality and FPS for normal recording • Picture quality and FPS for alarm recording C[...]

52 EMR recording Set the items for emergency recording. Set the items for audio recording. Set the following items for each sensor . • Cameras for alarm recording ([Recording camera]) • T rigger for starting alarm recording ([Input]) • Camera position when alarm signal is input ([CAM], [P .set]) Pages 60 and 61 Page 64 Quality Recording mode [...]

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54 • When the setting is completed, select [Next]. The <Confirm the recording settings> screen is displayed. Notice • When you use the auto setting, <Audio recording> setting is not reflected. The setting values based on the designated condition are assigned to image recording only . When <Audio recording> is set to active, es[...]

55 Recording Making recording settings manually <Manual setting> Y ou can make recording settings manually . Step 1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of the recorder or left-click the mouse. or • <Main menu> is displayed. Step 2 Select [Recording setting]. Recording setting • The <Recording setting> screen is displaye[...]

56 Step 7 Set the pre-alarm recording time in [Pre-alarm time] under [Alarm recording]. [0 Sec]: Pre-alarm recording is not performed. • Note that the actual pre-alarm recording time may become shorter than the speci fi ed time because of HDD malfunction or other failure. Notice • Due to the restrictions on data format, the pre-alarm recording[...]

57 Recording Notice • When the total FPS of all the recordings being performed is around the following values, they may not be performed according to the speci fi ed settings. When the total FPS is around the following values, you cannot view images from the inactive cameras via the network. When the picture size is set to [4CIF] ........ 120 FP[...]

58 Alarm input/output Step 11 Select the trigger for starting alarm recording for each connected sensor . [EXT&MD-A]: Alarm recording starts when Motion A is detected while the ALARM IN terminal is being grounded. [EXT&MD-B]: Alarm recording starts when Motion B is detected while the ALARM IN terminal is being grounded. [EXT]: Alarm recordi[...]

59 Recording Supplementary explanations on preliminary recording Preliminary recording is a function to start recording maximum 30 minutes before the start of alarm recording or emergency recording. Picture quality and FPS • The picture quality and FPS of the normal recording or alarm recording being executed are applied to the preliminary record[...]

60 Emergency recording settings <EMR recording> Y ou can make settings for emergency recording. When the EMERGENCY terminal is grounded by the alarm sensor while both of the MAIN switch on the rear panel and the POWER button on the front panel of the recorder are ON, the recorder automatically starts emergency recording, overriding the other [...]

61 Recording Supplementary explanations on emergency recording Picture quality • The picture quality is fi xed to [L9]. Indications during emergency recording • " E " is displayed on the screen in red. • is displayed in red next to the camera number on the screen (only when the camera number indication is enabled). • The camera n[...]

62 Motion detection settings <Motion detection> Based on the motion detection conditions, the recorder starts alarm recording when it detects variation in motion in the image captured by the connected camera. Y ou can set 2 patterns of motion detection conditions. (MD-A/MD-B) Alarm recording starts. Alarm recording starts. V ariation in motio[...]

63 Recording Notice • When you want to change the detection area setting of the camera already set, select [User A] or [User B]. Otherwise, the detection area setting is reset to the default. [Setting by the mouse] T o set the cells one by one 1 Left-click a desired cell to turn it red. Every time you click, the cell turns red (active), blue (ina[...]

64 Audio recording settings <Audio recording> Y ou can make settings for audio recording. Y ou can record audio together with images from Camera 1. When you enable audio recording, the maximum continuous recording duration becomes shorter than that when not recording audio. Step 1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of the recorder or [...]

65 Recording Stopping alarm input Y ou can stop alarm input manually . Y ou cannot change the settings on the <Recording setting> screen during recording. T o make recording settings while alarm recording is performed continuously , use this function to prohibit alarm input temporarily and stop recording. Step 1 Press the SET UP button on the[...]

66 Timer recording settings <Timer program> Y ou can make settings for timer recording. By setting the recording cameras, FPS, and picture quality for normal recording/alarm recording individually for <Recording A> to <Recording D>, you can change the recording pattern instantly by changing [Mode]. Check that the date and present [...]

67 Recording Step 7 [MD] ( page 56) [ON]: Alarm recording by motion detection is performed during timer recording. [OFF]: Alarm recording by motion detection is not performed during timer recording. Notice • For example, when you select [REC A] in step 6 and set [MD] to [ON] in step 7, the motion detection operation is performed by the trigger of[...]

68 Notice • When you set holidays using the holiday setting screen and select [Holiday] in the [Day] column, that program always takes priority . • When the timer recording is performed on the external HDD, the recording time may become several seconds shorter than the designated time. • When alarm recording starts during timer recording, the[...]

69 Recording When timer programs overlap When 2 or more programs overlap, one having the largest program number is executed. Example 1) • Program 1: 14:00 to 17:00, 0.5 FPS for normal recording • Program 2: 15:00 to 16:00, 2.0 FPS for normal recording These programs overlap between 15:00 and 16:00. In this case, Program 2 takes priority and the[...]

70 Selecting the playback device <Device selection> Y ou can select the device and audio for playback. Step 1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of the recorder or left-click the mouse. or • <Main menu> is displayed. Step 2 Select [Device selection]. Device selection • The <Change audio and play device> screen is displ[...]

71 Playback Step 2 T o pause playback, press the P AUSE button. (Still image playback) • T o resume playback, press the P AUSE or PLA Y button. • When you press a camera number button during still image display in the single screen display mode, the image from the camera corresponding to the button you pressed is displayed. The clock showing th[...]

72 T o search for images using <Search menu>, there are 5 methods as follows: Start point search The oldest recorded image is searched for . End point search The latest recorded image is searched for . Time and date search Images are searched based on the date and time you designate. Alarm list search Images are searched using the list of dat[...]

73 Search Tips • When you press the P AUSE/JUMP T O END button while the playback is stopped, images around the end of the latest recorded data are played back in the still image playback mode. ( Page 78) (The point to be searched is dif ferent from that searched by the End point search.) • The range of playback may become narrower than that de[...]

74 Searching from the alarm list <Alarm list search> At the start of alarm recording or emergency recording, this recorder adds the recording start time to the alarm list. Y ou can search for the desired image from the start times of alarm recording (or emergency recording) shown in the alarm list. Step 1 Set the search conditions. • Accord[...]

75 Search • The data retrieved by the alarm list search are played repeatedly in both forward and reverse directions. In this repeat playback, a wider range of data than those designated by the Pre-alarm time and Post-alarm time is played. • When the recording rate is low , the range of data played repeatedly may be extended considerably . Copy[...]

76 Searching for images with motion <MD search> By setting the motion detection conditions for playback, you can search for images with motion that meet the conditions you set. Step 1 Set the search conditions. • According to "Setting the searching conditions" on page 73, designate the device, camera, and time to search. The motio[...]

77 Search Shuttle viewing/direct shuttle viewing By turning the shuttle ring during still image playback or playback/reverse playback, you can change the playback speed. Step 1 T urn the shuttle ring during still image playback (shuttle viewing) or playback/reverse playback (direct shuttle viewing). 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 1 High-speed reverse search 2 [...]

78 Reverse playback Step 1 Press the REV .PLA Y button while the recorder is stopped. • The recorder starts reverse playback. • When you press the ST OP button, the recorder stops. Tips • When you perform reverse playback for the fi rst time after turning on the power , the recorder starts reverse playback from the latest recorded image. •[...]

79 Search Registering a bookmark Step 1 Play back the image stored in the main device to be bookmarked in the single screen display mode. • Y ou can register bookmarks for the main device (normal recording area, alarm recording area, and emergency recording area) only . When the main device is partitioned, you can register up to 8 bookmarks for e[...]

80 T o copy data, use any of three methods as follows. One-touch copy The still image being displayed is copied. In addition, you can copy moving images recorded in the designated period of time starting from the still image being displayed. Copying data by specifying the copy range Y ou can copy data based on the speci fi ed copy conditions such [...]

81 Copy [Camera and audio fi lter]: Select the cameras and audio you want to copy . When there are no images or audio that were recorded from the selected cameras or recorded during the designated period of time, the recorder does not copy anything. Check that there is an image that was recorded from the selected cameras at the designated copy sta[...]

82 Step 5 Select [Execute copy]. D:Execute copy • The recorder starts copying. • T o stop copying manually , select [Cancel] on the copy process screen. The data copied before you stop remain in the copy destination device. • When the copy destination DVD/CD disc or USB memory device becomes full during copying, the recorder stops copying. Co[...]

83 Copy Archiving data Step 1 Press the COPY button on the front panel of the recorder . • <Copy menu> is displayed. • Y ou can display this menu also from the mouse operation menu. ( Pages 32 and 33) Step 2 Select [Setting] next to [Archive]. Setting • The <Archive> screen is displayed. Step 3 Check the archive conditions display[...]

84 Copying data from the recorder to videotape Y ou can copy data to a videotape using an analog video cassette recorder (VCR). Y ou can copy data even while this recorder is in recording operation. For the recording procedure, see the instruction manual for the analog VCR you use. Step 1 [Analog VCR] - Prepare for recording. • Be sure to select [...]

85 Communication Communication functions of this recorder Y ou can use the following communication functions of this recorder using the LAN port on the rear panel via TCP/IP . • Communication by W eb browser • E-mail noti fi cation • FTP noti fi cation • Communication by the special PC viewing/ communication software Restrictions on netwo[...]

86 Connections • T o connect a PC to this recorder directly , use a cross cable. T o connect them via a hub, use a straight cable. • For the procedure for making W eb settings of the PC, refer to the PC's instruction manual. • The service port for Web communication is set to "00080" by default. Login Start Microsoft Internet Ex[...]

87 Communication Viewing live images Y ou can load live images and display them on the PC monitor . Step 1 Display the [Main Menu] screen according to steps 1 to 3 of "Login" on page 86. Step 2 Select [Live Monitoring]. • The [Live] screen appears. Layout ............................ Y ou can select the display pattern. Display ........[...]

88 Using the communication functions (continued) Playing back recorded images Y ou can load and play back images recorded by the recorder . Step 1 Display the [Main Menu] screen according to steps 1 to 3 of "Login" on page 86. Step 2 Select [Playback]. • The [Playback] screen appears. .............................. Press to start high-s[...]

89 Communication Step 4 Select the number of the alarm event you want to retrieve and select [Search]. • When you click in the [Image Search] area, the image of the next alarm event is displayed. When you click , the image of the previous alarm event is displayed. • When you click [Refresh] again, the alarm list is updated. Click [Close] to hid[...]

90 Using the communication functions (continued) Setting the Main Menu Notice • The numbers in parentheses ( ) of the setting items on the screen shows the maximum number of characters you can enter . Changing user settings Y ou can change the settings related to the authorization of the registered users and remove registered users. Y ou can also[...]

91 Communication Setting the titles of the recorder and cameras Y ou can set or change the titles of the recorder and cameras. Step 1 Display the [Main Menu] screen according to steps 1 to 3 of "Login" on page 86. Step 2 Select [Con fi guration Menu]. • The [Con fi guration Menu] screen appears. Step 3 Select [Recorder T itle & Ca[...]

92 Using the communication functions (continued) E-mail setup For e-mail transmission, you can make settings related to the mail server , sender , and e-mail addresses of recipients. Step 1 Display the [Main Menu] screen according to steps 1 to 3 of "Login" on page 86. Step 2 Select [Con fi guration Menu]. • The [Con fi guration Menu][...]

93 Communication [Picture]: With this option selected, e-mail notification is sent to the recipient together with an image captured at the start of alarm recording as attachment. T o use this function, see "E-mail noti fi cation" on page 97. [T est Mail]: When you select [send], test mail is sent to the selected recipient. Notice • Ima[...]

94 Using the communication functions (continued) FTP noti fi cation setup Y ou can make settings for FTP noti fi cation. Step 1 Display the [Main Menu] screen according to steps 1 to 3 of "Login" on page 86. Step 2 Select [Con fi guration Menu]. • The [Con fi guration Menu] screen appears. Step 3 Select [FTP Settings]. • The [FTP [...]

95 Communication Connection mode setup Y ou can change the SSL settings. Step 1 Display the [Main Menu] screen according to steps 1 to 3 of "Login" on page 86. Step 2 Select [Con fi guration Menu]. • The [Con fi guration Menu] screen appears. Step 3 Select [Connection Mode Settings]. • The [Connection Mode] screen appears. Step 4 En[...]

96 Clock setup Y ou can set the clock of the recorder via the PC. Step 1 Display the [Main Menu] screen according to steps 1 to 3 of "Login" on page 86. Step 2 Select [Con fi guration Menu]. • The [Con fi guration Menu] screen appears. Step 3 Select [Clock Settings]. • The [Clock Settings] screen appears. Adjusting the recorder&apos[...]

97 Communication Notice • The image data uploaded upon FTP notification is slightly delayed from the actual start point of alarm recording. • The size of image data uploaded per noti fi cation is 2 MB. • Do not connect such a device as receives input signals frequently to the rear terminals that receives trigger for FTP notification. During [...]

98 Y ou can make basic settings using the <Setup> menu. How to display the Setup menu Step 1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of the recorder or left-click the mouse. or • <Main menu> is displayed. Step 2 Select [Setup]. Setup • The <Setup> menu is displayed. Quick reference chart for the Setup menu How to use the qu[...]

99 Others W arning display • Ext terminal setting Y ou can make settings of the terminals on the rear panel and warning displays. Clock and language Y ou can set the date and time. This menu is also used for selecting the menu language. Mode-out • Remaining capacity Y ou can make settings for the mode-out terminals and remaining capacity . W ar[...]

100 Clock display mode Location Status Recorder title [ ] Display mode Location Camera title Camera number 1 Camera number 2 Camera number 3 Camera number 4 Camera number 5 Camera number 6 Camera number 7 Camera number 8 Camera number 9 Camera number 10 Camera number 1 1 Camera number 12 Camera number 13 Camera number 14 Camera number 15 Camera num[...]

101 Others Multiplexer setting Y ou can set the split screen of Outputs A and B and sequential display . Pages 1 10 and 1 1 1 Page 1 10 Page 1 10 Output A Y ou can make settings for displaying Output A and the image switching interval in the sequential display mode. Output B Y ou can make settings for displaying Output B and the image switching int[...]

102 Multiplexer setting Continued. Alarm display Y ou can set the alarm display . Covert camera Y ou can select to display or hide images from cameras. XGA output Y ou can set the XGA output format and picture quality . Page 1 10 Page 1 1 1 Page 1 1 1 Alarm display mode Off Output A Output B Output A/B CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH 7 CH 8 CH 9 C[...]

103 Others RS-232C operation RS-232C setting T ransmission rate Data bit length Stop bit length Parity bit CR/ CR•LF RS-232C setting Y ou can make settings for communicating with a personal computer. Loading/saving/initializing the menu settings Communication setting Y ou can make settings related to communication. Setting the playback functions [...]

104 PTZ camera setting Y ou can make settings for the cameras to be controlled. LAN setting Y ou can set the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway . LAN service port settings Y ou can set the service port. E-mail notification - Address setting Y ou can display the e-mail address for alarm notification. IP alarm notification - Address setting Y ou ca[...]

105 Others Settings of the present time and menu language <Clock and language> Clock setting Y ou can adjust the present time. Step 1 Set the month, day , year , hour , minute, and second in order , and then press [Set]. Step 2 Select [Setting] next to [Present time zone]. • <Zone setting of time> screen appears. Step 3 Set the time z[...]

106 Button sound Y ou can select whether or not to sound a beep when the buttons, jog dial, or shuttle ring on the front panel of the recorder are operated. Step 1 Select to enable or disable the button beep. • With the box checked, the button beep is heard. Start alarm recording Step 1 Enable or disable the buzzer . • When the box checked, the[...]

107 Others Mode-out • Remaining capacity Mode-out 1 to 4 The recorder status is output from the MODE OUT terminals on the rear panel (by short-circuiting the contact). There are 4 MODE OUT terminals and you can allocate dif ferent output signals to them individually . Step 1 Set the trigger for each MODE OUT terminal (1 to 4). [REC]: A trigger si[...]

108 Event terminal Y ou can set the functions allocated to the EVENT terminals (1 to 3) on the rear panel. Step 1 Allocate a function to Event 1 to 3. • [Event 1] corresponds to the EVENT 1 terminal, [Event 2] to the EVENT 2 terminal, and [Event 3] to the EVENT 3 terminal. [REC (edge)]: When the EVENT terminal is grounded, recording starts. [REC [...]

109 Others Step 2 When you enable [Recorder title] in step 1, set the recorder title. • When you select [Setting], the screen for setting the recorder title is displayed. Tips • For an example of screen display , see page 22. • The recorder title is displayed at the top of the operation mode display . • Y ou can set the recorder title via t[...]

11 0 Sequential display Example 12 2 seconds later 2 seconds later 2 seconds later The screen display automatically switches. 2 seconds later 34 56 78 91 0 11 1 2 13 14 15 16 When you make settings as follows: Split 4a: Camera numbers 1 to 4 Split 4b: Camera numbers 5 to 8 Split 4c: Camera numbers 9 to 12 Split 4d: Camera numbers 13 to 16 Sequentia[...]

111 Others Covert camera Y ou can hide the images from the selected cameras by covering them with blue screens. During playback, images from the selected cameras are covered with black screens. Example During playback During recording Disable the display of the image from the camera you want to hide. When you enable it during playback, you can view[...]

11 2 Display a playback image in fi eld Some images may appear shaking because this recorder records images frame by frame. In this case, you can curb shaking images using this function. Step 1 Select whether or not to display images fi eld by fi eld. • When you check the box, the fi eld display is enabled. [Enable]: Images are displayed fi [...]

11 3 Others Settings related to the menus <Loading/saving/initializing the menu settings> Y ou can update the menu settings of this recorder by copying those of other DX-TL5716U to externally connected media and then loading them. Also, you can save the menu settings of this recorder in external media or the memory of this recorder . Y ou can[...]

11 4 Settings related to communication <Communication setting> RS-232C setting Y ou can remotely control the recorder using a PC connected to the RS-232C terminal of the recorder . PC Recorder Connection via RS-232C Step 1 Select the communication mode. [Remote A]: The recorder is controlled by a PC and returns all types of operation status n[...]

11 5 Others Step 3 Select [Next] next to [E-mail noti fi cation - Details] to check the contents of the e-mail sent to the PC. [Remain]: Notified when a remaining capacity warning (call-out setting) is issued. [T emp/Fan]: Notified when a high temperature is detected or the fan stops. [Reboot]: Notified when an error occurs in the recorder . [REC][...]

11 6 PTZ camera setting Y ou can make settings for controlling each of connected cameras. RS232C integral camera RS422 integral camera PTZ camera Recorder Step 1 Make detailed settings for the connected cameras. [Protocol]: Y ou can set the type of the camera connected. [Port]: Y ou can set the port to output control signal. The port is automatical[...]

11 7 Others By setting passwords, you can restrict access to the recorder's functions. Y ou can select from three operation lock levels and assign a unique password to each level, which makes it possible to restrict operations according to the authority given to respective users. The lock function of this recorder has 2 types. Simple lock Pass[...]

11 8 Restricting the operations of the recorder (continued) Registering a password Use a 4-digit number as a password (consisting of numbers 0 to 9). Step 1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of the recorder or left-click the mouse. or • <Main menu> is displayed. Step 2 Select [Password]. Password • The <Password setting> sc[...]

11 9 Others Notice • With the password locks for Levels 1 to 3 enabled, when you disable the lock for Level 1 only , the lock for Level 2 remains enabled. When the locks for Level 1 and Level 2 are disabled, the lock for Level 3 becomes enabled. • When the password locks are enabled for Level 1 and Level 2, you cannot disable only the lock for [...]

120 Changing the lock mode from the password lock to simple lock Step 1 Disable the password locks for restricting operation (Level 1 to Level 3). Step 2 Clear the registered passwords for Level 1 to Level 3. Changing the operation restriction level Y ou can change the operations restricted in each level of the password lock for restricting operati[...]

121 Others Protecting recorded data Y ou can lock up to 500 designated areas to prevent accidental deletion of important data. Only data in the Main device can be protected. Step 1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of the recorder or left-click the mouse. or • <Main menu> is displayed. Step 2 Select [Recording setting]. Recording s[...]

122 Deleting recorded data Y ou can delete recorded data. Step 1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of the recorder or left-click the mouse. or • <Main menu> is displayed. Step 2 Select [HDD registration]. HDD registration • The <HDD registration> screen is displayed. Step 3 Select [Setting] next to [Data clear]. Setting •[...]

123 Others Stopping the rotation of HDD that is not in use for recording <HDD sleep mode> Y ou can automatically stop the rotation of the HDD that is not in use during recording. Using the HDD sleep mode, you can reduce the load on the HDD. Step 1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of the recorder or left-click the mouse. or • <M[...]

124 Checking the registered devices and recorded data area Displaying the <Device information> screen Step 1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of the recorder or left-click the mouse. or • <Main menu> is displayed. Step 2 Select [Information]. Information • The <Recorder information> screen is displayed. Step 3 Select[...]

125 Others Displaying the system log Y ou can display the count, dates and times of occurrence of system log events. Step 1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of the recorder or left-click the mouse. or • <Main menu> is displayed. Step 2 Select [Information]. Information • The <Recorder information> screen is displayed. Step[...]

126 Power failure compensation circuit This recorder is equipped with a power failure compensation circuit. When the recorder is fully charged for 48 hours, the date and time settings, timer recording settings, and menu settings are retained for about 1 month without power supply . The clock accuracy declines if the power plug is not connected to t[...]

127 Operation examples Operation examples Operation example 1 All cameras, Motion detection recording (3.8 FPS/Picture quality: L6/Duration: 5 minutes) • HDD operation setting Mirroring • T ype of recording Timer recording All cameras, Normal recording (1 FPS/Picture quality: L6) Cameras 1 to 4, Normal recording (1 FPS/Picture quality: L6) Came[...]

128 Operation examples (continued) Operation example 2 • HDD operation setting No mirroring • T ype of recording Manual recording Normal recording (3.8 FPS/Picture quality: L7) Normal recording (3.8 FPS/Picture quality: L7) Press the REC/STOP button to start or stop recording. Step 1 Recording setting • Con fi gure the following settings ref[...]

129 Operation examples Operation example 3 • HDD operation setting No mirroring • T ype of recording Manual recording Normal recording (1 FPS/Picture quality: L5) Alarm recording (3.8 FPS/Picture quality: L7/Duration: 5 seconds) Pre-alarm recording (Duration: 5 seconds) Normal recording (1 FPS/Picture quality: L5) Press the REC/STOP button to s[...]

130 Checking the status of the recorder <Self-check> This recorder uses many electronic parts and HDDs and malfunction may occur in them. By checking the status of the recorder (faulty or normal) using the self-check function, you can find a malfunction, if any , at an early stage and prevent the recorder from remaining faulty . Check the liv[...]

131 T roubleshooting If the problem with the recorder persist even after you check it according to the following chart, disconnect the power cord and contact your dealer . Symptom Where to check Page Installation The recorder does not turn on. Is the power cord properly plugged in? Check that the LOCK indicator is not illuminating. Check that the T[...]

132 T roubleshooting (continued) Symptom Where to check Page Playback Playback does not start. Check that the LOCK indicator is not illuminating. Are there data in the selected device? Is the correct playback device selected? 16,1 17 - 120 122 70 Playback is interrupted momentarily . Is the heavy load imposed on the recorder? The HDD may have a min[...]

133 T roubleshooting Symptom Where to check Page Search Date and time search does not start. Are the current date and time set accurately? 105 Others Cannot control the cameras via the recorder . Are the cameras to be controlled connected correctly? Are the PTZ camera settings con fi gured correctly? 24 11 6 The motion detection function does not [...]

134 When an error occurs in the recorder , it indicates the error by 2 methods as described below . • Information ................. When an error occurs, "Please push the [HELP] button" is displayed on the screen. When you press the HELP button, the information screen is displayed. T o clear the information screen, press the HELP/W ARNI[...]

135 T roubleshooting 80-83 80-83 80-83 80-83 80-83 LOG3701*5 LOG3702*5 LOG7701*6 LOG3703*5 LOG3704*5 None None None None None Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal · The designated copy range exceeds the remaining capacity of the destination device. · A medium of incompatible format is used. · The recording medium is write-protected. · Data as des[...]

136 Error indications (continued) Call-out signal output*1 Page 80-83 80-83 80-83 - - 11 3 Display Remedy Code Cause LOG3500*5 LOG7500*6 LOG3600*5 LOG7600*6 LOG3707*5 LOG7707*6 LOG3708 LOG3705 LOG3706 None None None None None None Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Copy stopped because the copy source data were overwritten. Archive stopped b[...]

137 T roubleshooting Call-out signal output*1 Page - 24 43 54-59 - - - - 11 2 - - - - - - Display Remedy Code Cause LOG54 *7 LOG13 *8 LOG33 *8 LOG73 *8 LOG23 *8 LOG38 *8 LOG78 *8 LOG61 *8 LOG64 *8 LOG6200 LOG14 *8 LOG74 *8 LOG24 *8 LOG34 *8 LOG55 *7 LOG5100 LOG5200 LOG5201 LOG5300 LOG5101 LOG5121 LOG5122 LOG9900 Selectable None Selectable Selectabl[...]

138 MPEG4 A standard established by Moving Picture Experts Group that specifies the technologies to encode (or to digitally convert) video and audio data. Picture consists of intra-coded picture and predictive-coded picture as follows. Example IP P GOP (Group of picture) GOP I: Intra-coded picture, P: Predictive-coded picture GOP PI PPPI PPP Copy/A[...]

139 Glossary/Speci fi cations Rated Power Supply .................100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Rated Input ...............................0.9- 0.4 A (100-240 V) Colour System ..........................NTSC-type colour system Operating T emperature .............41 °F-104 °F (5 °C to 40 °C) Relative Humidity .....................Max. 80 (%) Altitud[...]

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