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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, read this instruction booklet carefully and completely . ZR-DH1621NP ZR-DH921NP[...]
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ii © CBC Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Second Edition (September 200 5 ) COPYRIGHT No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the express written permission of CBC Co., Ltd. (hereafter ‘CBC’). TRADEMARKS GANZ is a registered trademark of CBC Co., Ltd.[...]
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iii RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION CAUTION: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK); NO USER-SERVICEABLE P AR TS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Graphic Symbol Explanation This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pre[...]
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iv IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Keep these instructions. - The safety , operating and use instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in the operating instruc[...]
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WARNING Pay attention to the following information before installing the GANZ ZR-DH1621NP/ZR-DH921NP . • Keep the product away from heat. Do not expose the product directly to the sun or heating apparatus. (becomes a fire hazard) • Do not leave vessels with water such as a vase, a flowerpot, a cup, which may cause fire or electric shock. • Do[...]
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Contents vii 1 Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1. 1 DVR System and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1. 2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 1. 3 Parts name and Description . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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viii 3. 4 Display Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 3. 4. 1 User Defined Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 3. 4. 2 Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 3. 4. 3 Spot Monitor . . . . . . . [...]
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Appendix B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Recording Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Appendix C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Recording Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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1 1. 1 DVR System and Accessories Appearance may vary . ZR-DH921NP Rack Mount Brackets RS-485/422 T erminal Block Alarm Out T erminal Block Alarm In (2EA) T erminal Block CD-ROM Power Cord RJ-1 1 Cable & T erminal Block 1 Parts and Features ZR-DH1621NP[...]
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1. 2 Features 1) High quality digital recording Record and playback High-Resolution digital video by using W avelet compression and decompression circuitry . 2) Simple user interface Simple operation by telemetry , integrated buttons and jog shuttle/dial. 3) High reliability Highly reliable due to a combination of hardware quality and an embedded L[...]
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3 1) DISPLA Y T oggles between 1, 4, 9, 16, 6, 8 and 7 split screens (ZR-DH921NP : 1, 4, 9, 6, 8 and 7 split screens). Enter PTZ on-screen menu in PTZ mode. 2) USER Enter user defined screen mode. Use the DISPLA Y button to toggle between 4, 9, 6, 7, 10, 13, 8 and PIP screens. Enter detail view while in Recording Schedule. 3) SPOT Enter SPOT mode t[...]
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4 1 1) MENU Enter menu mode; exit sub-menus. 12) PTZ/ENTER Enter PTZ mode; select or confirm menu selection. 13) STOP Stops playback; reset alarms; hold down to select multiple cells in Recording Schedule. 14) R.PLA Y , PLA Y , FF , REW R.PLA Y : Reverse Playback/Left PLA Y : Playback/Right FF: Fast Forward/Up REW: Rewind/Down Used to control Pan/T[...]
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1) PORT A (RS-422) Used for communicating with external devices in full-duplex RS-422. 2) LAN 10/100 Base-T ethernet connection. 3) PORT B (RS-422/RS-485) Used for communicating with external devices in full-duplex RS-422 or half-duplex RS-485 4) ALARM IN ZR-DH1621NP : 16 alarm inputs ZR-DH921NP : 9 alarm inputs 5) ALARM OUT 4 alarm outputs. 6) S-V[...]
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2. 1 Power Setup Select power (AC 1 15V/AC 230V) by AC Selector according to input voltage. • If set as figure 1, AC 1 15V is selected. • If set as figure 2, AC 230V is selected. 2. 2 Telemetry Connection Multiple DVRs and keypads may be connected via RS-422 (PORT A). Up to two PTZ serial communication lines are supported via RS-485/422 (PORT A[...]
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2. 3 Alarm Connections 2. 3. 1 ALARM INPUT Connect up to 16 alarm sensors (ZR- DH921NP : 9 alarm sensors) using the supplied terminal blocks. 2. 3. 2 ALARM OUTPUT Connect up to 4 separate alarms to the Alarm Output. Alarm may be triggered by numerous events including digital motion detection, Full Disk, Signal Loss, Power Off, Network Access. The s[...]
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2. 4 External Storage 2. 4. 1 Using USB memory device Insert the memory device into the USB port. The system automatically recognizes the device. 2. 4. 2 Connecting CD-R/RW & HDD via USB Connect and power each USB device before powering the DVR. 2. 4. 3 Connecting IEEE1394 (FireWire) devices Connect and power each device before powering the DVR[...]
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The features and options of the DVR are configured through the menu. • Use the Jog Dial or directional buttons to navigate through the menu. • Press ENTER button to select or confirm. • Press MENU button to return to previous menu. 3. 1 Camera Setup The video channels, PTZ and video format settings are configured through the Camera Setup menu[...]
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3. 1. 3 Video Format The DVR can support both NTSC and P AL formats. This setting can be changed through the Video Format menu. To change the format select either NTSC or PA L and press the MENU button. The system will restart in the chosen format. 3. 2 Recording Setup The DVR can record according to schedule set by the user . It can also record ma[...]
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Choose the recording methods, Field Rate and Recording Resolution for the block(s). T wo settings can be specified: one for continuous recording, the other for alarm and motion recording. • Field Rate The available rate depends on the resolution and the number of channels being recorded. For most applications set to Max. • Resolution Set the ho[...]
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3. 2. 2 Specific Dates Schedule In addition to the weekly schedule, up to 16 specific date/time periods can be defined. T o configure the specific recording schedule select Specific Dates. • Add New Schedule With the "Add" highlighted press the ENTER button. Enable the schedule and Specify the date/time period. Press the MENU button whe[...]
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3. 3 Alarm Setup Within the Alarm Setup menu, alarm conditions and events, as well as digital motion detection settings are defined. 3. 3. 1 Alarm Outputs There are four alarm outputs. For each output, define the alarm inputs and conditions. • Alarm Select the alarm input(s) to trigger this alarm output. • Event Select events to trigger this al[...]
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3. 4 Display Setup 3. 4. 1 User Defined Screen In addition to the pre-defined screens, the channels can be arranged to the user ’s preference in the 8 variations of multi-screen views. This is very convenient when used with the AUTO sequencing function. Select the desired multi-screen view (ZR- DH1621NP : 1-8 / ZR-DH921NP : 1-6) using the left/ri[...]
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3. 4. 4 T ransparency The on-screen display can be made transparent from 0 ~ 80% so the images are not covered or blocked by the on-screen status or menu. 3. 5 Audio Setup The DVR can record and playback one of audio channel audio. • Gain Select the gain from 0 ~ 5. • Bypass In Live view audio Is passed through to AUDIO OUT • Associated Video[...]
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3. 6. 2 HDD Management Both internal and external HDD storage devices can be managed through the HDD Management screen. The DVR can support 4 internal HDD drives and up to 20 external IEEE1394 devices. All drives detected by the system are listed with type, capacity and remaining free space. Each drive can be assigned as MAIN or Backup. However onl[...]
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19 3. 6. 3 Network Setup The DVR can be connected to a TCP/IP network to leverage the features which depend on network connection. Physically connect the DVR to the local network (LAN) using a straight ethernet cable. Network Setup t Advanced t DDNSServer • DDNS Server The URL is created in the DDNS Server setup and is used to connect instead of [...]
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• Use Time Server Select this option for automatic time synchronization to occur over the TCP/IP network using the T ime Server (SNTP). • Master Select this option if the DVR will act as the time server for other DVRs on the TCP/IP network. • Use Clock Adjust Select this option for automatic time synchronization via PORT A (RS-422). Then choo[...]
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21 Additional users can be managed by adding, deleting or changing the permission property of each User ID. 3. 6. 6 Firmware Management Firmware is the internal software of the DVR. This software can be saved or updated. Firmware updates may be necessary to improve the DVR functions. New features may also be added by updating the firmware. The curr[...]
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22 • SMTP Server , Address, Port Number This setting is optional. The DVR can send e-mail directly without the use of SMTP server or MT A (message transfer agent). In certain cases all e-mail should be forwarded to a specific SMTP server . Specify the server host name or IP address in such case. The port number for SMTP is 25 and does not need to[...]
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23 USB Restore/Backup List Pre Recording Time Post Recording Time Sequence Interval Sequence Channel Sequence Skip Video Loss Channel Sequence Alarm Sequence Spot Output (Monitor Output/Input Channel/Auto Select) Spot Input Channel Spot Auto Interval Spot Auto Channels Spot Auto Widh Monitor Output Spot Auto Skip V .Loss Date Display Format Dayligh[...]
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24 3. 6. 10 T elemetry Control • Unit ID When multiple DVRs are connected, assign an ID to each DVR. The Unit ID can be 0 ~ 99. • Unit Baud Rate Select the DVR communication speed. • PORT A, PORT 1, PORT 2 Select either DVR/keypad or one of the PTZ protocol. PORT 2 can be disabled. 3. 6. 1 1 System Information Displays the current software an[...]
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3. 8 Event Log The DVR keeps the log of all events it detects. The log can be filtered and displayed through the Event Log screen. Specify the start date and filter options then select Display . Some events such as alarm and motion detection can be reviewed by selecting and pressing the ENTER button. The DVR will playback the recorded event. To sto[...]
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27 4. 1 On-Screen Display Each channel is indicated either by its channel name or by the channel number . The date and time is displayed at the bottom of the monitor screen. In live view mode the recording status may also be displayed for each channel. • Red “ C ” indicates continuous recording. • Green “ A ” indicates alarm triggered r[...]
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28 4. 5 Remote Access Remote viewing and playback is possible. The DVR can be viewed over the network with a standard web browser . On the brower address bar , type the IP address of the DVR or its DNS resolvable name. Ask a network administrator for detail. 4. 5. 1 Live Page Live viewing is possible in 1, 4, 9 or 16-split screen. PTZ camera contro[...]
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29 Symptoms Resolution No power . - Check power connection to DVR No Front Panel LED activity . - Check position of 1 15V / 230V switch No Monitor Output. - Check and/or replace fuse - Check position of On/Off switch. - Power device on Normal Front Panel LED activity . - Check power connections to monitor No Monitor Output. - Check all BNC connecti[...]
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30 Symptoms Resolution No playback of audio with video. - Check all audio in/out connections to DVR - Make sure audio is activated and configured - Make sure audio is associated with an active video channel No firmware upgrade. - Check that new firmware version is correct Firmware upgrade failed. - Check that USB FDD or ZIP Drive has correct file N[...]
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31 Camera Setup Channel Name: no setup Brightness: 50 Contrast: 50 Saturation: 50 Hue: 0 PTZ Model: No PTZ PTZ Baud Rate: 9600 Recording Setup Schedule: Continuous for all channels Manual Recording: Continuous for all channels Record Mode: Schedule Manual Record On: off Schedule: CH1 Alarm Setup Alarm Output: no setup Alarm Name: no setup Alarm Nam[...]
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32 Recording Rate Based on the number of video inputs and the horizontal resolution, the maximum recording rate will be adjusted automatically . As the number of channels being recorded is changed the maximum recording field/second is limited as in the table below . Lower recording rate can be selected for each channel individually . Horizontal Res[...]
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33 Recording Time The table below shows the recording time in hours based on standardized general video signal. There may be a difference depending on the contents of the video input, motion and noise level. HDD: 250GB Resolution: 720 x 240 V ideo: 16 Channels Audio: 8KB sampling rate (Unit: Hour) HDD: 250GB Resolution: 720 x 240 V ideo: 9 Channels[...]
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34 Recording Time HDD: 250GB Resolution: 720 x 240 V ideo: 16 Channels Audio: none (Unit: Hour) HDD: 250GB Resolution: 720 x 240 V ideo: 9 Channels Audio: none (Unit: Hour) Quality FPS 6F/1S 3F/1S 2F/1S 1F/1S 1F/2S 1F/3S 1F/4S 1F/5S 1F/6S 1F/8S Q7 68 140 209 420 843 1263 1685 2107 2530 3373 Q6 70 141 21 1 422 844 1266 1688 21 10 2532 3376 Q5 80 161[...]
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35 The table below shows the recording time in hours based on standardized general video signal. There may be a difference depending on the contents of the video input, motion and noise level. HDD: 250GB Resolution: 360 x 240 V ideo: 16 Channels Audio: 8KB sampling rate (Unit: Hour) HDD: 250GB Resolution: 360 x 240 V ideo: 9 Channels Audio: 8KB sam[...]
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36 HDD: 250GB Resolution: 360 x 240 V ideo: 16 Channels Audio: none (Unit: Hour) HDD: 250GB Resolution: 360 x 240 V ideo: 9 Channels Audio: none (Unit: Hour) Quality FPS 10F/1S 5F/1S 3F/1S 2F/1S 1F/1S 1F/2S 1F/3S 1F/4S 1F/5S 1F/8S Q7 42 84 141 21 1 422 844 1266 1688 21 10 3376 Q6 42 84 141 21 1 422 844 1266 1688 21 10 3376 Q5 48 96 161 241 482 965 [...]
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37 Main Menu Camera Setup Channel Setup PTZ Model V ideo Format Recording Setup Schedule Manual Recording Record Mode Alarm Setup Alarm Outputs Event Alarm Name Alarm Buzzer Display Setup User Defined Screen Sequence Spot Monitor T ransparency Audio Setup Administration Language HDD Management HDD Information Network Setup Date/T ime Setup T ime Se[...]
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38 VIDEO FORMA T NTSC/P AL COMPRESSION SYSTEM V ideo: Wavelet, Audio: AC97(8/12bit, 8/12Khz) DVR TYPE T riplex (simultaneous Record, Playback, Live and Playback, LAN access) OPERA TING SYSTEM Embedded Linux VIDEO INPUT/LOOP OUT(ZR-DH1621NP) 16 x Composite 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm BNC VIDEO INPUT/LOOP OUT(ZR-DH921NP) 9 x Composite 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm BNC VIDEO O[...]
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P/NO: 3834RS0071X CBC Co ., Ltd. To ky o. Japan www .ganz.jp[...]