Maxtor Digital Video Recorder CBC V 0.4 manual

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    Digital Video Recorder User Manual CBC V 0. 4[...]

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    T able of Content s 1. Introduction 1-1 Safety W arning ……………………………………………………………………………..…… 3 1-2 Features ……………………………………………………………………………………..…… 4 1-3 S pecifications ………………………………………………?[...]

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    1. Introduction We thank you for choosing this high quality Digit al V ideo Recorder . The DVR converts analog NTSC or P AL video to digital images and record s them on a removabl e hard disk drive. Digitally recorded video has several advantages over analog video recorded on tape. There is no need to adjust tracking. Digital video can be i ndexed [...]

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    1.2 Features 1.2.1 Replace traditional T ime-Lapse VCR. Compatible with most mult iplexer and quad processors. 1.2.2 Compatible with NTSC / P AL 1.2.3 Record speed options: NTSC : Maximum 60 Images / second, minimum 1 Image / second P AL : Maximum 50 Images / second, Minimum 1 Image / second 1.2. 4 Recording quality selection Recording video qualit[...]

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    1.3 Specifications VIDEO FORMA T NTSC / EIA or P AL / CCIR HDD STORAGE IDE type, UTMA 66 above, 1 removable HDD supported RECORD MODE Manual / Alarm / External / T imer PLA YBACK SEARCHING Date & T ime / Event / Alarm searching RS232 Ye s O.S.D. (On Screen Display) Ye s SECURITY Password protection VIDEO INPUT 1 video input, composite 1 Vp-p / [...]

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    2. Inst allation 2.1 Package contents The package content s includ ing the following items. z Single channel Digital V ideo Recorder z HDD cartridge z Key for cartridge (In HDD cartridge) z Power cord z User manual z Rack mounting kit 2.2 Connection 2.2.1 Connect with single camera RS232 Main Moni tor Alarm PC Sensor Alerm Input Video Camera VIDEO [...]

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    2.2.2 Connect with Multiplexer Alarm Input GND Video Camer a .. . . 16 . . . . VCR OUT DVR VCR IN Main Monito r 21 RS232 Alarm Sensor PC 2.3 RS232 Remote Protocol Y ou can use the PC key board to simulate DVR key pad. DA T A: REMOTE PROTOCOL using 8 bit dat a 、 1 start bit 、 1stop bit A C T C 0 H I D F U N C T I O N S T O P ( F F H ) ( 7 F H ) [...]

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    3.1 Install HDD 3.1.1 Installing Hard Drive into Cartridge 3.1.1.1. Please find t he Key in the Cartridge. 3.1.1.2. Pull the active-handle outwards and use the miniature key provided and insert into the key hole, turning th e key anti-clockwise, then the handle will auto-eject for pulling out. 。 3.1.1.3. Pull the handle out wards to remove the ca[...]

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    P AL/NTSC SYSTEM (Unit : hours) Fields Delay 1 2 4 6 8 12 16 20 24 32 40 48 56 64 Best 12 24 48 72 96 144 192 240 288 384 480 576 672 768 High 15 30 60 90 120 180 240 300 360 480 600 720 840 960 Normal 24 48 96 144 192 288 384 480 576 768 960 1 152 1344 1536 Record Quality Basic 40 80 160 240 320 480 640 800 960 1280 1600 1920 2240 2560 HDD T ype 1[...]

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    Please follow following descriptions to operate this device. HDD ALARM HDD FULL TIMER SEARCH MENU ENTER SLOW FF STOP REW POWER PLAY REC 1 2 3 4 5 9 10 11 6 12 7 8 13 1. Inst all HDD This device comes with a removable hard disk driv e tray . Before turning on this device, you must install hard disk drive (not including in st andard (package), and ma[...]

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    1 2 . P L A Y Press PLA Y to play recorded video. 13. LED Light: Under follow ing co ndition, the led light is ON. (1) HDD : HDD is activated (2) HDD FULL : HDD is full (3) ALARM : When Alarm Enable : Y es (when alarm is triggered, the led is flashing) (4) TIMER : When T imer Enable : Y es (5) PLA Y : Play operation (6) REC : Recording op[...]

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    25 pin com port 9 pin com port 12[...]

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    PIN 1. RS232-TX : RS-232 DVR can be controlled remotely by an exter nal device or control system, such as a control keyboard, using RS-232 serial communications signals. PIN 2. RS232-RX : RS-232 DVR can be controlled remotely by an exter nal device or control system, such as a control keyboard, using RS-232 serial communications signals. PIN 3. VID[...]

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    alarm triggered, COM disconnec t with NC, and connect with NO. PIN 8. EXTERNAL ALARM NO Under normal operation COM connect wit h NC and disconnect with NO. But when Alarm triggered, COM disconnec t with NC, and connect with NO. P I N 9 . G N D GROUND PIN 10. RS485-B DVR can be controlled remotely by an exter nal device or control system, such as a [...]

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    T o press ”MENU” to enter main menu. Y ou will need to enter password to access main menu. T o press “ ◄ ” “ ► ” to move digit, and to press ” ▲ ” “ ▼ ” to select number . T o press ”ENTER” button to confirm password. Ex.: Password : 0000 (Default : 0000) Password : 0000 After keying in correct p assword, and confirm[...]

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    T o press ” ▲ ” “ ▼ ” to choose item. T imer R e c o r d A l a r m R e m o t e ► System Event (Menu) Ti m e r R e c o r d A l a r m R e m o t e ► System E v e n t T o choose System item, and press “ENTER” button to enter System Setup mode. It will be shown as right screen ( S y s t e m ) ► Buzzer : On HDD Overwrite : No Messag[...]

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    3.5.2.1 Press ” ▲ ” “ ▼ ” to choose Message Latch 3.5.2.2 Press “ Enter ” to confirm Message Latch 3.5.2.3 Press ” ▲ ” “ ▼ ” to choose Message Latch : Y es / No Y es : T urn Message Latch on, the message will show in the screen. No : T urn Message Latch off, the message will retain only 10 seconds. 3.5.2.4 Press Menu to [...]

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    3.5.7.1 Press ” ▲ ” “ ▼ ” to choose new password : xxxx setup. 3.5.7.2 Press “ Enter ” to confirm new passw ord : xxxx setup. 3.5.7.3 Press ” ▲ ” “ ▼ ” to choose number , and press “ ◄ ” “ ► ” to move digit location. 3.5.7.4 Press Menu to exit and confirm current operation. 3.5.7.5 Press again Menu to exit an[...]

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    No : Confirm not to System Reset 3.5.9.4 Press Menu to exit and confirm current operation. 3.5.9.5 Press again Menu to exit and close System Setup mode. Note: If operation without any action unt il 60 seconds, it will close the setup mode. 3.6 Schedule T ime-Lapse record mode setup (T imer) 3.6.1 Enter “ T imer “ setup T o press ”MENU” to e[...]

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    T o choose T imer item, and press “ENTER” button to confirm T imer Record setup mode. It will be shown as right screen ( T i m e r ) Day S t art End F-D Daily 00:00 00:00 Off Daily 00:00 00:00 Off Daily 00:00 00:00 Off Daily 00:00 00:00 Off Daily 00:00 00:00 Off Daily 00:00 00:00 Off Daily 00:00 00:00 Off T imer Enable: No 3.6.2 T imer Record S[...]

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    No : T o confirm no T imer Enable : No Scheduling T imer Record function 3.6.2.8 Press Menu to exit and confirm current operation. 3.6.2.9 Press again Menu to exit and close System Setup mode. 3.7 Record mode setup 3.7.1 Enter “ Record “ setup T o press ”MENU” to enter main menu. Y ou will need to enter pa ssword to access main menu. T o [...]

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    T o choose Record item, and press “ENTER” to enter Record mode. It wil l be shown as right scree n ( R e c o r d ) ► Fields Delay (F-D) : 01 Record Quality: Normal Record Mode: Frame 3.7.2 Fields Delay : 3.7.2.1 Press “ Enter ” to confirm “Fields Delay” setup . 3.7.2.2 Press ” ▲ ” “ ▼ ” to choose “Fields Delay” setup. [...]

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    T o press ”MENU” to enter main menu. Y ou will need to enter pa ssword to access main menu. T o press “ ◄ ” “ ► ” to move digit, and to press ” ▲ ” “ ▼ ” to select number . T o press ”ENTER” button to confirm password. Ex.: Password : 0000 (Default : 0000) Password : 0000 After keying in correct p assword, and confir[...]

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    3.8.2.4 Press again Menu to exit and close System Setup mode. 3.8.3 Alarm Duration Setup option: 3.8.3.1 Press “ Enter ” to confirm Alarm Duration setup. 3.8.3.2 Press ” ▲ ” “ ▼ ”to choose Alarm Duration 10 Sec, 15 Sec, 20 Sec, 30 Sec, 1 Min, 2 Min, 3 Min, 5 Min 、 10 Min 、 15 Min, 30 Min, Always 。 3.8.3.3 Press Menu to exit an[...]

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    T o press ”MENU” to enter main menu. Y ou will need to enter pa ssword to access main menu. T o press “ ◄ ” “ ► ” to move digit, and to press ” ▲ ” “ ▼ ” to select number . T o press ”ENTER” button to confirm password. Ex.: Password : 0000 (Default : 0000) Password : 0000 After keying in correct p assword, and confir[...]

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    3.9.2.3 Press Menu to exit and confirm current operation. 3.9.2.4 Press again Menu to exit and close System Setup mode. 3.9.3 Remote protocol T r ansmitting Baud Rate setup 3.9.3.1 Press “ Enter ” to confirm Baud Rate setup. 3.9.3.2 Press ” ▲ ” “ ▼ ” to choose the Baud Rate 1 15200 、 57600 、 19200 、 9600 、 4800 、 3600 、 [...]

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    Press ” ▲ ” “ ▼ ” to choose Event item. T imer R e c o r d Alarm Remote S y s t e m ► E v e n t (Menu) Ti m e r R e c o r d A l a r m R e m o t e S y s t e m ► Event Press “ ENTER ” to confirm Full List, and the screen will be as right displayed. Press ” ▲ ” “ ▼ ” to choose wanted recorded event (There will be shown [...]

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    set as Master , and screen will display as “HDD Ma ster Connect”. If HDD is set as Slave, and screen will display as “HDD Slave Connect”. In or der to shorten the power on running time, we suggest set the HDD as Master . After set DV R power on, POWER LED will turn to green color . (Y ou can set up HDD to be Master or Slave by jumper settin[...]

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    The screen will be as right displayed. E : External trigger record : Recording OW : HDD Over Write 32GB : If the OW location shows 32GB, it means that HDD left 32 GB capacity for video recording. 2002 – JAN –01 01:02:03 E OW 4.2.3 T imer Record DVR will follow T imer setup to record, and the recording speed and quality will be followed TIMER re[...]

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    4.3.1.1 Press “PLA Y” then press” ►► ” for fast forward searching screen. T o press once ” ►► ” to get speed for 2X. T o press twice “ ►► ” to get speed for 4X, …and the maximum speed can be 32X. 4.3.1.2 Press “PLA Y” then Press” ◄◄ ” for fast rewind searching screen. T o press once “ ◄◄ ” to get sp[...]

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    Last Record - The last recorded video Full List - Recorded video full list sorting by time Alarm List - Alarm recorded list sorting by time T ime Search - Find indicated time for recorded video ► Last Record Full List Alarm List T ime Search 4.4.2 Search and play Last Record video Press ” ▲ ” “ ▼ ”Button to choose Last Record item. Sc[...]

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    Press ” ▲ ” “ ▼ ” to choose Alarm List. Screen will be as right displayed. Last Record Full List ► Alarm List T ime Search Press “ ENTER ” to confirm Full List, and the screen will be as right displayed. Press ” ▲ ” “ ▼ ” to choose wanted recorded event (There will be shown only 8 list in one page.), and Press “ ◄ [...]

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    5. T rouble shouting & Appendix 5.1 T rouble shouting What DVR appears a malfunction, it may be not serious and can be corrected. The t able below describes some typical problems and their rem edies. Check them before calling your DVR dealer: PROBLEM REMEDY No power z Check power source cord connections. z Confirm that there is power at the out[...]

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    5.2 Compatible Multiplexer brands (Appendix A) Manufacturer Model System T est Result A V TECH A VC707N NTSC OK A V TECH A VC707P P AL OK A V TECH A VC706N NTSC OK A V TECH A VC706P P AL OK CBC DPLEX-16-ECO P AL OK CBC DPLEX-16-II P AL OK CBC DPLEX-9-II P AL OK CBC DPLEX-4-II P AL OK CBC DPLEX-16M-II P AL OK CBC DPLEX-9M-II P AL OK A TV DPX16 NTSC [...]

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    35 5.3 Compatible HDD brands (Appendix B) Manufacturer Model Cap acity Rot ation IBM Deskstar 120GXP (40GB) 40GB 7200 rpm IBM Deskstar 60GXP IC35l060 60GB 7200 rpm IBM Deskstar 120GXP (80GB) 80GB 7200 rpm IBM Deskstar 120GXP (120GB) 120GB 7200 rpm Maxtor DiamondMax 536DX(60GB) 4W060H4 60GB 5400 rpm Seagate Barracuda A T A IV ST340016A 40GB 7200 rpm[...]