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DVR User ’s Manual 2 Caution and Preventive T ip s • Switch the 1 15/230V selector to your local voltage standard • Handle with care, do not drop the unit • Mount the unit in an equipment rack or place it on a solid, stable surface. • Indoor use only . Do not place the unit in a humid, dusty , oily , or smoky site. • Do not place it in [...]

DVR User ’s Manual 3 Important Information Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual. Retain this manual with the original bill of sale for future reference and, if necessar y, warranty service. When unpacking your unit, check for missi ng or damaged items. If any ite m is missing, or if damage is evi[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 4 T able of Content s 1. Overview ....................................................................................................................... 7 2. System Setup ................................................................................................................ 8 2.1 Position th e Unit ...................[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 5 3.7.3 Exception T ext Setup ................................................................................. 30 3.7.4 Input Se tup ................................................................................................ 31 4. Basic Oper ation ...........................................................................[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 6 5.2.2 Install Remote Moni toring Sof t ware ........................................................... 54 5.2.2.1 Log in / Log off.............................................................................. 55 5.2.2.2 Software Upgrades ....................................................................... 56 5.3 Basic Ope[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 7 1. Overview The Premium H.264 DVR is an integr ated digital video recorder that combines the features of a time-lapse audio / video recorder , a multiplexer , and a video server to create a single security solution. Its out standing pent aplex operation enables users to view live video, search and playback any recorded video [...]

DVR User ’s Manual 8 2. System Setup The notices and introduction on system installation will be described particularly in this chapter . Please follow the description to operate the unit. In order to prevent the unit from dat a loss and system damage that caused by a sudden power fluctuation, use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is highl[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 9 Connecting Short-term Device If any short-term devices shall be instal led to the DVR as p arts of the unit system, such as USB ThumbDrive ® or any USB devices, etc., make sure those devices are connected only after the unit is powered on. The reason is because the DVR can recognize the exte rnal devices only after the power[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 10 Alarm I/O & RS485 The unit provides alarm I/O and RS-485 ports that offer users the flexibility required to connect the unit to the other device. The definition for pins varies when the DVRs have different channels. Refer to Setup Guide for detailed pin definitions. NAS The NAS connector allows users to connect a Network[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 11 3. General System Setup Before operating the DVR, some general configuration should be setup first. The following subsections will introduce function keys on the front panel and general configurati on of the DVR. The regular displayed OSD information and its displayed positions are shown as following figure. T itle of the ch[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 12 Alarm LED The LED lights up when an alarm is triggered. HDD LED The LED lights up while the HDD is processing data to or from the connected HDD. 3.1.2 Functional Keys This section describes the functional keys, which are for normal operation, on the front panel of the DVR. Please refer to the Setup Guide for the graphical il[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 13 MODE Press repeatedly to select desired main monitor display format. There are four available view modes: full screen, 4-window (2×2), 9-windows (3x3) and 16-window (4×4). Refer to section V iewing Modes for detailed information. PLA Y Press this key to switch betw een live image and playback video. NOTE: The video of late[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 14 ENTER / ZOOM • In OSD setup menu or selection inte rface, press this key to make the selection or save settings. • In live full screen viewing mode, press this key to view a 2× zoom image; press it again to return. ESC • Press to cancel or exit from certain mode or OSD setup menu without changing the settings made pre[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 15 3.2 Enter OSD Setup Menu The configuration of the DVR can be cu stomized by entering the intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) OSD setup menu. Collaborating with a USB mouse, setting up the DVR can be ea sy as operating on a PC. Press MENU and input a valid username. A preset username “admin” can be inputted via press[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 16 3.2.1 User Management The DVR provides the opti on to create up to seven sets of usernames and passwords with customized authority , excluding the preset “admin” account. From the Main Menu, se lect <System Setup> Æ <User Management> and the menu is as the following: User Management 1. Password Protection 2.[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 17 3.3 Power On / Shut down the Unit If the DVR must be shutdown for any reason, please use the proper shut down and power on procedures to avoid damaging the DVR. T o Power On the Unit: Check the type of power source before pl ug in the power cord to the DVR (the acceptable power input is between AC1 10V ~ AC240V), and power o[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 18 3.4 System Date / T ime Setting Users can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in Date/T ime menu (under System Setup menu). The login account should have authority to access the System Setup menu. In OSD setup menu, select <System Setup> and press ENTER, then select <Date/T ime> to access the Date[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 19 Date Display Mode This function allows user to set the OSD display ty pe of the date. There are three options to select from: <Y/M/D>, <M/D/Y> or <D/M/Y>. “Y” represents “Y ear”, “M” represents “Month” and “D” represents “Day”. Move to the item and press ENTER, the option start s bli[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 20 3.4.3 Network T ime Protocol Setup T ime Zone Select < Time Zone > to enter the time zone. T o find out the correct local time zone, please visit www .greenwichmeantime.com or refer to the following figure. NOTE: The < Time Zone > must be set to the correct local time zone or the < Network Time Protocol Setup [...]

DVR User ’s Manual 21 3.5 IP Camera Setting The distinctive hybrid solution of the DVR enables users to connect IP camera(s) while others are analog camera s. First enter the OSD setup menu with a proper account and access <System Setup> Æ <IP Camera Support> to select the number of IP cameras to be connected. The supported channels [...]

DVR User ’s Manual 22 3.5.2 Connection Setup Enter <Connection Setup> to configur e the connection and data transmission setting of the connected IP Camera. The menu will be shown as below . Connection Setup 1. Account 2. Password 3. Management Port 4. S treaming Format 5. Advance S treaming Option 6. S treaming Port 7. S treaming Protocol [...]

DVR User ’s Manual 23 IP Dome Protocol If the connected device is an IP Dome Camera, then select an appropriate IP Dome Protocol from the provided options. 3.5.3 Device Setup Enter <Device Setup> to configure the basic settings of the IP camera. The basic settings include the IP camera ’ s product name, image quality , image adjustment, e[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 24 3.6 Record Schedule / Quality Setting The Record Setup menu allows users to set recording quality , recording schedules, and other recording parameters. Login with a proper account to access Record Setup menu. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Record Setup> and press ENTER; the following menu is displayed. Record S[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 25 3.6.2 Preset Record Configuration The <Preset Config> is used to select the preset recording quality and frame rate. In normal circumstances, it is strongly recommended to set the preset configuration as <Best Q uality>. Below table shows the PPS and picture size under <Best Quality> in Half-D1 mode. Please[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 26 3.6.4 Record Event V ideo Only If the DVR shall start recording only when alarms are tr iggered, follow the steps below: • Enter the OSD setup menu with correct password. • In the OSD setup menu, select <Recor d Set up> menu. Move the cursor to the item <Preset Config>, and select <Event only>. Refer to[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 27 • Select <Average Normal PPS> and press ENTER, then press UP/DOWN to make a choice. The <How Many Days T o Record> will be c omputed automatically . • Select <Average Normal Qualit y> and press ENTER, then press UP/DOWN to make a choice. The <How Many Days T o Record> will be computed automaticall[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 28 3.6.8 Circular Recording Users can choose to record video in ci rcular mode or in linear mode. If circular mode is selected, the DVR will stores new video into the HDD spaces while overwrite the oldest recorded vide o. Alternatively , if linear mode is selected, the DVR will stop recording when the HDD is full. In the meanti[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 29 Purge Event Before The item is used to delete event video before a specific date. Use LEFT / RIGHT keys to move the cursor to next or previous field, ENTER to select the item and UP / DOWN to adjust the value. St art to Purge After the video or dat a to be deleted are se lected, set this item to <Y es> to start the del[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 30 3.7.3 Exception T ext Setup This sub-menu is used to define the condi tions that are to be treated as an “Exception” and thus trigger an action (the function will be implemented later). Exception T ext Setup Exception No. T rigger Exception S tring B y N u m e r a l s V a l u e V alue (Upper Limit) 1 ON NO SALE OFF Excep[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 31 <Inside The Range>: When the value of a transaction is within a certain range, it will be marked as an exception. The range need to be defined in the following sub-setting <V alue> and <V alue (Upper Limit)>. <Out side the Range>: When the value of a transaction is beyond a certain range, it will be m[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 32 T ext Filter This item is used to choose the text filter . The supported models for pole display and printer are listed as below . Pole Display Printer POS Machine Cache T echnology VFD-202T Citizen CBM-1000 II Acula AQ-812 Citizen C2202 Citizen CT -S300 IBM SurePOS 700 Digipos CD5220 Dell T200 Samsung ER-380M Emax Pole Disp[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 33 4. Basic Operation The DVR allows user to access some general operations through the front panel easily . The following s ections in troduce the general op erations of the unit. 4.1 V iew Live / Playback V ideo The general functions in live and pl ayback mode are described in the following sections. 4.1.1 V iewing Modes The [...]

DVR User ’s Manual 34 4.1.2 Digit al Zoom Users are able to view a 2× full screen in live mode. T o view the 2× full screen, follow the steps. • Press any CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. • Press ENTER to view 2× zoom ed screen of the selected camera. • T o view a specific area in 2 × zoomed screen, use Direc[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 35 Key Usage in Play back The key usage is slightly different in playback mode. Following is the key usage found in playback mode. z LEFT (Reverse Playback) The key is used to reverse the reco rded video while the unit is playing back. Press the key repeatedly to increase the speed of reverse playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16?[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 36 4.2 Sequence Setup This section introduces the way to view sequence mode with both Main Monitor and Call Monitor , if connect ed. Sequence function can avoid manual backtracking and provides more flexibi lity while monitoring surveillance. 4.2.1 Sequence with Main Monitor (1st and 2nd) Automatic sequence function can be obse[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 37 4.3 Search Recorded V ideo The DVR is capable of searching and playing back recorded video by date / time, events, or text. In live or pl ayback mode, press SEARCH to enter the Search menu, which is shown as follows. Search ----------------------------Search By T ime--------------- ------------- From: End: Select: 2008/01/01[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 38 4.3.2 Search by Event “Event List” allows users to search wanted video by event. The Event List is displayed as below: Event List First Page D a t e T i m e 2008/03/17 1 1:26:50 2008/03/17 09:53:03 2008/03/16 16:14:42 2008/03/15 03:45:31 2008/03/12 22:27:56 2008/03/12 10:09:29 2008/03/1 1 12:18:20 2008/03/10 05:16:00 200[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 39 4.3.3 Search by T ext When a POS device is connected to the DVR, users can search for videos with text data. The “T ext Query Page” is displayed as below: T ext Query Page By T ext Item Item By Numerals V alue V alue (Upper Limit) By Date/T ime From: T o : By Channel OFF OFF OFF 2008/01/01 AM00:00:00 2008/05/01 AM00:00:0[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 40 4.4 V ideo Export The following sections will show how to export video through the OSD setup menu and through the hot keys positioned on the front panel, respectively . 4.4.1 Export from OSD Setup Menu The Video Export menu enables only the account s with proper authority to export recorded video with digita l signature to a[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 41 Device Name The item shows the name of the available device. A vailable The item shows the free space of the available device. Select Set the item to <Y es> to set it as an ex porting destination, or <No> to cancel. 4.4.1.2 Select V ideo for Exporting Select video from desired channel(s) with specific date / time[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 42 4.4.1.3 Digital Signature The user can export video clip with or wit hout a digital signat ure. Set the item to <Y es> to export with the signature f ile, or <No> to export without it. Each recorded video with digital signature will be exported into four files, including *.gpg, *.avi (or *.drv), *.sig and readme.[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 43 The ezBurn exporting process is illustrated as below figure: The entire process is described step by step in the following sections. NOTE: The file exported using ezBurn wil l be in .drv file format, which can only be played using the remote player software. 4.4.2.2 Export Normal V ideo T o Export normal video to exte rnal d[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 44 4.4.2.3 Export Event V ideo T o export event video, follow these steps: • Press SEARCH and play wanted event vi deo . T o play event video, refer t o OSD Setup Manual Section Search Recorded V ideo . • After entering the playback mode, pr ess COPY . The “ezBurn” window will display as below figure. The information sh[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 45 4.5.2 Dome Protocol Setup The Dome Protocol item lis ts the available dome pr otocols for communicating with dome cameras connected to the DV R. From the Main menu, select <Camera Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Analog Camera 1. Analog Camera Select 2. Dome Protocol 3. Dome ID 4. Camera T itle [...]

DVR User ’s Manual 46 The ID number must match the ID address set by the dom e. The Unit ID is in the range of 1 to 255. Note that there cannot be any two devices on the same bus given the same ID address, or a conflict may occur . NOTE: The settings become ef fective af ter saving the changes and exiting from the menu. 4.5.4 Dome Controlling Key[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 47 Iris Close Use to close the Iris on the dome camera. Focus Far Use to focus the selected dome camera far . Zoom Out Use to zoom out the dome camera. This function enables the user to shrink the current image and vi ew a larger area. Pan / T ilt Use to pan and tilt dome camera. 4.5.5 Set Preset Point s The DVR allows user to [...]

DVR User ’s Manual 48 • Press 1 to access the Set/Go Preset function. The Dome Preset menu is displayed. Dome Preset First Page Index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Set Preset No No No No No No No Go Preset No No No No No No No • Use UP / DOWN keys to select the desired preset numbe r from the menu. • Set the <Set Preset> of the selected preset num be[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 49 4.6 Intercom Function Intercom function enables the DVR site to communicate with the camera site. This function will be available when the optional Audio Out connectors are installed and the audio output devices are connected. T o initiate communication, press and hold any channel key for 2 seconds. When the communication st[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 50 4.7.1 Setting Up the DVR and the PC Enable the UPnP function in the DVR: Enter the OSD menu with proper a ccount and access <System Setup> Æ <Network Setup> Æ <UPnP Setup>. The menu is as the following: UPnP Setup 1 . U P n P 2. UPnP NA T T raversal ON No Set the first item UPnP to <ON> and the DVR [...]

DVR User ’s Manual 51 5. Remote Monitoring Software The remote monitoring software is a remote browser-based software application designed to oper ate with the DVR products. Using the software, users are allowed to view live and recorded video, and to configure the DVRs remotely via a LAN, W AN or Internet on a personal computer . The connected P[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 52 5.2 Sof tware Inst allation Refer to the following description to in st all the remote monitoring software. 5.2.1 Change Internet Settings The PC operating with the remote m onitoring software should be set to accept ActiveX plug-ins. Please follow t he steps to set the Internet security settings appropriately . • Before o[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 53 • Uncheck “ Require server verification (h ttps:) fo r all sites in this zone”. T ype the IP address of the unit in field and click <Add> to add this web site to the zone. • Click <OK> to confirm the setti ng and close T rusted sites dialog. • In the Security Level area, click <Custom Level>. The [...]

DVR User ’s Manual 54 5.2.2 Inst all Remote Monitoring Sof tware S tart the browser to initiate the installa tion of the remote monitoring sof tware on the PC. The IP address of the DVR can be saved as a Favorites item in the web browser to enable easy access in the future. • S t art the IE; it can be st arted either by clicking on the desktop [...]

DVR User ’s Manual 55 5.2.2.1 Log in / Log off Login using the same accounts setup in the DVR. The authority is also the same as setup in the DVR. One preset account “admin” and up to four other accounts can access a DVR at the same time. Nevertheless, if the “admin” account is currently accessing the unit’ s OSD setup menu via front p [...]

DVR User ’s Manual 56 5.2.2.2 Software Upgrades If a new version of the remo te monitoring software is available on the DVR, upgrade will be prompted while accessing the unit. Follow the steps to upgrade the software. • The message as the above figure will be prompted. Click <Y es> to accept version upgrade. • S tart the IE again and en[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 57 5.3.1.1 Select Display Mode Choose the number of windows to be di splayed on the main window . Click one of the display buttons in MODE secti on. Available selections are 4, 9 and 16 camera displays. T o view certain win dow in full screen, either double-click on the wanted window , or click on the corresponding CAMERA butto[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 58 Focus +/ − Use to adjust the camera lens to focu s on objects for a clear view . Click on <Focus +> to focus near or <Focus − > to focus far . Iris +/ − This item is used to open and close the iris to let more or less light into the camera. Click on <Iris +> to open iris or <Iris − > to close [...]

DVR User ’s Manual 59 5.3.3 Playback V ideo The remote monitoring software allows users to either view recorded video from the DVR, or from the hard disk drive of the PC. T o access the Playback screen, click <Play> button on the main window toolbar . There are three tabs in the Playback scr een: <Remote Playback>, <Local Playback&[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 60 • The other option <Downl oad (.DR V)> in <Select> field enables users to download the video segment of select ed date and time to the PC. The selection of time duration is t he same as described above. Files downloaded will be in *.drv format. 5.3.3.2 Playback Local *.drv Files The <Local Playback> tab a[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 61 5.3.4 V erify Digit al Signature The digital signature aims to authenticat e a video file exported from the unit. Follow the description to veri fy the digital signature. • Click <Play> on the main window toolbar . • Click <V erify> tab to display the V erify window . • Click <Browse> to select the *.[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 62 5.3.7 Remote Monitoring Sof tware T rouble Shooting Guide What happened if the server requests to upgrade the sof tware every time the DVR is connected? If the following screen displays repeatedly , please follow the steps to delete the te mporary internet files. • Select <T ools> from the main menu of the web browse[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 63 Appendix A: Recommended HDDs The following is a list of recommended SA T A HDDs. SA T A HDD: Brand Model Name Model Number Size Barracuda 7200.7 ST3160827AS 160G Barracuda 7200.8 ST3300831AS 300G Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250G Barracuda 7200.10 ST3500630AS 500G Barracuda 7200.10 ST3750640AS 750G Barracuda 7200.1 1 ST3500[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 64 Appendix B: Remote Controller A remote control is provided for the DVR . T he function keys on the remote control are listed as below figure: DVR Control mode Dome Camera Control mode[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 65 The keys of the remote control function as t he keys of the front panel of the DVR. The difference between the remote control and the fr ont p anel is the “DVR SEL” key . The DVR Selection key is used to switch control between dif ferent DVRs. The remote control can be used to control up to 16 DVRs. T o setup the remote [...]

DVR User ’s Manual 66 Appendix C: USB Mouse Operation Users can use an USB mouse to operate the DV R. T o use the USB mouse, please read through the following descriptions. Plug in an USB mouse to any USB port of the DVR. Move the USB mouse, and the cursor should appear . Move the cursor to the top-lef t of the screen, and the functional icons wi[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 67 Appendix D: Keyboard Access Sketch The following sketch shows the keys used to access and control the connected DVR.[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 68 Appendix E: Simultaneous Output Options The monitor functionality differs for VGA + di gital output and dual VG A models. There are four different conditions. When simult aneous output is enabled, three resolutions are selectable. If simult aneous output is not enabled, only one resolu tion is available. Refer to the followi[...]

DVR User ’s Manual 69 Appendix F: Jog / Shuttle Control The jog/shuttle knob is used to provide wide la titude in playback control. Note that the jog/shuttle knob is active only when the DVR has been in Playback mode. While playing back video, users can rotate t he shuttle ring to select dif ferent speed of forward and backward playback. Rotating[...]