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1. Enter the Username and password The login username and password can be saved to ease future login The default username and password is admin 1234 e Click OK to login to the DVR The process may take a few seconds f the connection is made successfully the main window will display live video of the attached cameras If the IE browser is closed the remote system is logout and disconnected from the DVR at the same time 47 DVR User s Manual 5 2 2 2 5 3 5 3 1 48 Software Upgrades If a new version of the remote monitoring software is available on the DVR upgrade will be prompted while accessing the unit Follow the steps to upgrade the software Confirm 9 An Incompatible version of VideoViewer ocx was detected on your PC Would you like to download the correct version for proper operations Notice You must have Windows Administrator privilege to update successfully Please start your browser again after it closed The message as the above figure will be prompted Click Yes to accept version upgrade e Start the IE again and enter the IP address of the DVR in the Address bar of the browser or if the unit address is set as a Favorite site click the Favorites entry for the unit When the software is completely downloaded and installed the Login Screen will be displayed Basic Operation When a DVR is successfully connected the main window of the remote monitoring software will be d
2. avi files Event Full Screen This function allows the DVR to display the alarm channel in full screen size when an alarm is triggered Select lt None gt to disable this function select lt Main gt to display the alarm channel on Main Monitor when an alarm is triggered select lt Call gt to display the alarm channel on Call Monitor and select lt Both gt to display the alarm channel on both Main Monitor and Call Monitor Event Duration This item determines the duration of the buzzer and Alarm Out relay function after an alarm is triggered The available event duration range is from 5 second to 999 seconds Per Channel Config This menu is used to configure the lt Video Loss Detect gt lt Motion Detect gt Alarm In and Alarm Out settings for each channel The menu is displayed as below Per Channel Config Channel Select CH1 Video Loss Detect OFF Motion Detect OFF Motion Detect Indicator ON Detection Config Alarm In OFF Alarm Out ON DVR User s Manual 3 6 7 1 Channel Select The item is used to select a desired channel for setting the parameters Move the cursor to lt Channel Select gt and press ENTER then select a channel using UP DOWN keys Press ENTER again to confirm the selection 3 6 7 2 Video Loss Detect This item allows users to enable or disable Video Loss as an alarm event Select lt ON gt to enable Video Loss alarm events or lt OFF gt to disable 3 6 7 3 Motion Detect Th
3. indicates winter time 33 DVR User s Manual 4 3 2 34 Calendar Search Follow the steps below to search recorded video via Calendar Search Press SEARCH button to enter the Search menu Move the cursor to Calendar Search and press ENTER A calendar will be shown as below Calendar Search 7 2009 03 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Search By Time _ ke ae ERES ETE se RE ERE 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 Select 2009 03 13 PMO6 03 02 gt e Move the cursor to year month and press ENTER Then press UP DOWN keys to adjust the value and press ENTER again to confirm Move the cursor to select any day shown in bold font and a time ruler will be displayed Press ENTER and an arrow will show up above the time ruler Press LEFT RIGHT keys to select a desired time Alternatively move the cursor to the time shown at the bottom Press ENTER and adjust the values of hour minute second via UP DOWN keys Note that the time blocks highlighted in red represent events occurred Move the cursor to the playback icon playing back the video and press ENTER to start 4 3 3 Search by Event Event List allows users to search wanted video by event The Event List is displayed as below figure DVR User s Manual First Page Date 2008 03 17 2008 03 17 2008 03 16 2008 03 15 2008
4. immediately to select the DVR For example assuming the DVR Unit ID is set to 225 press DVR SEL and then press 2 immediately Now the remote control will only be able to control the specified DVR Press DVR SEL and then press the Remote control to switch between DVRs To exit the single DVR Control mode press DVR SEL and then press ESC to do so 58 DVR User s Manual Appendix C Setting up a DVR behind a Router This appendix describes how to set up a router if the DVR connects to the internet via a router To properly operate a web server e g a DVR users have to set up both the IP and port of the DVR which are essential for data and command transmission The port setting is adjustable in OSD setup menu of the DVR and only one port is needed to do remote operation Typically and by the default the DVR operates on port 80 which is well known as the http port Please make sure that port 80 is not blocked by the ISP Otherwise a different available port shall be reset and the setting of the DVR shall be changed Internet ftuy DVR 1 192 168 0 10 PC Remote User In case a router or sometimes a DSL modem is in place the real IP is now assigned to the router instead of the DVR The DVR is located behind the wall router and operates on virtual IP In most cases virtual IP starts with 192 168 x x The router has two IP one is real IP WAN IP the other is virtual IP LAN IP The vir
5. 4 25 44 AUDIO 5 4 NOTE Call Audio Out RCA connector is only available for 8CH and 16CH models 3 1 3 1 1 DVR User s Manual 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 configuration of the DVR The regular displayed OSD information and its displayed positions are shown as following figure Title of the channel will be displayed on the top left corner of the window either in full screen mode or in multiple channel mode The current operating mode including Call mode Dome Control mode Playback mode Freeze mode and Sequence mode will be displayed on the bottom left corner of the screen The date time information will be display on the bottom right corner of the screen On the upper right corner will show the authority level of login account Under logout condition the icon will show N Ch1 N 1 2008 05 09 PM04 31 22 Front Panel Introduction The front panel controls enable users to control the unit and preset the programmable functions LED Definition The LEDs on the front panel of the DVR are described as follow Power LED Q The LED lights up when the correct power is connected to the unit l7 REC LED The LED blinks while the DVR is recording A m e Alarm LED The LED lights up when an alarm is triggered Network LED The LED
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7. General Security Privacy Content Connections Programs Advanced Home page lA You can change which page to use for your home page Address about blank Use Default Use Blank Temporary Internet files Pages you view on the Internet are stored in a special folder for quick viewing later Delete Cookies Delete Fics History The History folder contains links to pages you ve visited for quick access to recently viewed pages Days to keep pages in history 20 Clear History e Click the lt Delete Files gt button in the lt Temporary Internet Files gt field the lt Delete Files gt screen displays as below Delete Files Delete all files in the Temporary Internet Files You can also delete all your offline content stored locally e Check the Delete all offline content box and click OK Now enter the IP address of the DVR to make the connection again 55 DVR User s Manual Appendix A Recommended HDDs Refer to the following list for some recommended HDDs to be used in the DVR Barracuda ES 2 ST3500320NS 500G Barracuda 7200 11 ST3500320AS 500G Seagate Barracuda 7200 11 ST3750330AS 750G Barracuda 7200 11 ST31000340AS 1000G HDP725032GLA360 320G HITACHI Maxor DiamondMek2 sTMa500320A5 soe 56 DVR User s Manual Appendix B Remote Controller The operational function keys on the remote control are listed as below figure DVR Contro
8. Key To Delete NOTE It is strongly suggested to change the preset password to A prevent unauthorized access to the unit An icon displayed at the upper right corner of the screen will show the authority level of the account Under logout condition the icon will show N When an account is logged in its authority level number 1 8 will be shown Before completely logout other functions can also be accessed without having to login again There are two ways to logout manually logout by pressing ESC key at Live mode or auto logout when keys are not pressed for 5 minutes at Live Menu mode 3 2 1 DVR User s Manual User Management The DVR provides the option to create up to seven sets of usernames and passwords with customized authority excluding the preset admin account From the Main Menu select System Setup gt User Management and the menu is as the following User Management Password Protection ON Account Setup Authority Setup Load Default Setting No Password Protection Select ON to request for username and password for accessing functions listed in Authority Setup menu or select OFF to allow free access Account Setup Setup customized username password and authority level in this menu The username is case sensitive The authority level is ranked from level 1 8 and level 8 has highest authority Alternatively select Disable to suspend the account NOTE The us
9. QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSIONNEL This symbol intends to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance This symbol intends to alert the user to the presence of unprotected Dangerous Voltage within the product s enclosure that may be strong enough to cause a risk of electric shock DVR User s Manual 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 necessary warranty service When unpacking your unit check for missing or damaged items If any item is missing or if damage is evident DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT Contact your dealer for assistance Rack Mounting Consult with the supplier or manufacturer of your equipment rack for the proper hardware and procedure of mounting this product in a safe fashion Avoid uneven loading or mechanical instability when rack mounting units Make sure that units are installed to get enough airflow for safe operation The maximum temperature for rack mounted units is 40 C Check product label for power supply requirements to assure that no overloading of supply circuits or over current protection occurs Mains grounding must be reliable and uncompromised by any connections DVR User s Manual Table of Content I
10. drv Files The Local Playback tab allows users to playback drv video files stored in the PC s hard drive Follow below steps to playback a downloaded drv file with the remote monitoring software Click Open and the file selection screen is displayed Select the drv video file for playback and click OK Click OK in the Local Playback Screen to start the playback or click Cancel to abort View the video playback using the Playback controls To end the playback click Live to return to live video Playback Controls When the local or remote video is being played the remote monitoring software is in Playback Mode The playback controls toolbar will emerge on the main window toolbar The Playback controls and indicators are described as below Icon Name Description lt lt Fast Backward Step Backward 1 Click to play the recorded video in backward direction Click repeatedly to select the backward playback speed 1x 2x 4x 8x 16x or 32x 2 When playback is paused click repeatedly to move backward step by step gt oo Play Pause 1 While playing click to pause the playback 2 When paused click to resume the playback be Fast Forward Step Forward 1 Click to play the recorded video in forward direction Click repeatedly to select the forward playback speed 1x 2x 4x 8x 16x or 32x 2 When playback is paused click repeatedly to move forward
11. mode play the video and press COPY once to mark the starting point of the export video The playback continues Press COPY again to mark the ending point of the export video Then the ezBurn window will display as below figure The information shown on the window is read only ezBurn confirmation Selected Device Built in DVD RW All data on the disc will be erased Exported Required Size 11 MB Real Export Range From 2008 06 07 AM10 41 13 To 2008 06 07 AM10 41 21 Enter YES ESC NO Press ENTER to start the export or press ESC to abort If there is no any exportable device connected to the DVR unit then a warning message will be shown on the screen as below figure No exportable device detected Please install the target device media to the DVR Enter Retry ESC Exit 37 DVR User s Manual 4 4 3 4 5 4 5 1 38 Export Event Video To export event video follow these steps Press SEARCH and play wanted event video To play event video refer to Section Searching Recorded Video After entering the playback mode press COPY The ezBurn window will display as below figure The information shown is read only ezBurn confirmation Selected Device Built in DVD RW All data on the disc will be erased Exported Required Size 11 MB Export Event Info Data Time Ch Type 2008 06 07 AM10 42 35 13 Motion Enter YES ESC NO e lf there is no any exportable device co
12. of BNC connectors is offered for video input PN ya L EN streams from installed cameras The number of 97 O WT Ww connectors is equal to the number of channels ae um DVR User s Manual Alarm I O amp RS485 A D Sub connector is provided to offer users the flexibility to connect the DVR to Alarm I O O QUA daa R My ie and RS 485 devices Refer to Setup Guide for detailed pin definitions LAN Connector RJ 45 The DVR is capable of networking Once the unit is connected to the LAN network users can remotely access the unit through the remote software on a PC USB Connector x1 m A E 25 14 There is one USB port provided to allow users to connect a LE PS 2 mouse via a USB converter Power Jack The DVR has a free voltage DC power connection jack Please connect the power adapter shipped with the unit Audio In Audio In connectors are offered for connecting audio source devices to the unit 4CH models offer RCA connectors while 8CH and 16CH models offer a D Sub connector A D Sub to Phono Sockets lead is supplied Audio Out Main amp Call Main amp Call Audio Out RCA connectors are provided for connecting the DVR to audio output devices e g amplified speakers Main will output audio from the main monitor whereas Call will output audio form the call monitor DC 12V 4CH models e e e We A w CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 AUDIO IN 8CH amp 16CH models AUDIO 13
13. same as that stored in that particular DVR This process may take up to 30 seconds When the software is completely downloaded and installed the Login Screen is now displayed Enter Network Password qe This secure Web Site at 192 168 7 184 requires you to log on Please type the User Name and Password that you use for DVR User Name z awd F IV Save this password in your password list x cm 46 5 2 2 1 DVR User s Manual Login Logout 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 two other accounts can access a DVR at the same time Nevertheless if the admin account is currently accessing the units OSD setup menu via front panel of the unit then the admin account at the remote monitoring site cannot change the settings at the same time The admin account of the DVR has priority Enter Network Password qe This secure Web Site at 192 168 7 184 requires you to log on Please type the User Name and Password that you use for DVR User Name v Password p IV Save this password in your password list teen The following steps demonstrate procedures to view video from remote unit e Start the remote monitoring software by entering the IP Address of the DVR in the Address bar of the browser Alternatively click on the Favorite entry for the unit if the IP address of the unit has been set
14. toggle the automatic sequence press ESC to stop sequencing The figure below displays the 4 camera and 9 camera sequencing view modes 1 2 5 6 9 10 13 14 H a 4 ME n 12 15 16 4 camera TAE 8 9 10 ajs 6 11 12 13 aceamera DRI 14 15 16 for 16ch models only Sequence with Call Monitor 8CH amp 16CH models only Users are allowed to use the DVR front panel to control a call monitor display without having to access the Main menu Two viewing modes can be displayed on call monitor Sequence display and Single camera display To program the call monitor sequence see OSD Setup Manual Section Sequence Setup Follow the steps to control the call monitor Press the CALL key on the front panel to enter Call Monitor Control mode The message Call Mode will be shown on the bottom left of the screen Press 1 16 Key To Select Channel Press SEQ To Enable Sequence Call Mode Press CHANNEL key to display the associated camera on call monitor Alternatively press SEQ repeatedly to display the sequence of cameras previously programmed in Call Monitor Schedule menu Press ESC to return the front panel to Main Monitor Control mode 4 3 4 3 1 DVR User s Manual Search Recorded Video The DVR is capable of searching and playing back recorded video by time or by events To search by time select a specific date and time of the wanted video or enter C
15. 03 12 2008 03 12 2008 03 11 2008 03 10 2008 03 08 2008 03 08 2008 03 08 Event List Time 11 26 50 09 53 03 16 14 42 03 45 31 22 27 56 10 09 29 12 18 20 05 16 00 17 11 37 16 29 10 03 22 17 Movho xoaoowv9 Type Motion Alarm Alarm Motion Alarm Motion Motion Alarm Motion Motion Alarm The list displays events by date time triggered camera and alarm type As some events are deleted others are displayed The latest recorded event video will be listed on the top Follow these steps to search event video through Event List Follow the steps to playback video from Event List Press and hold UP DOWN to scroll through the Event List Press ENTER to play back the selected event record Press PLAY to return to live mode Press SEARCH to enter the Search menu To search event video that has been recorded on a specific camera use LEFT RIGHT to move the cursor and press ENTER to select or de select Move the cursor to Event List and press ENTER to list the event video of the selected channels The Event List displays To exit the event list press ESC 35 DVR User s Manual 4 4 4 4 1 36 Video Export The unit allows users to export wanted video to the built in DVD RW or an external device such as a USB ThumbDrive and the exported video will be saved as drv file If the video is to be exported to an external device make sure the device is connected to the DVR unit and the port has be
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17. 6 0 or above Monitor Resolution Minimum 1024 x 768 with 16 bit color Network Card 10Base T 10 Mbps or 100Base TX 100 Mbps operation must match the network configuration 43 DVR User s Manual 5 2 Installation of Software Refer to the following description to install the remote monitoring software 5 2 1 Change Internet Settings The PC operating with the remote monitoring software should be set to accept ActiveX plug ins Please follow the steps to set the Internet security settings appropriately Before operating the remote monitoring software please check the IP address of the DVR To check the IP address press MENU key on the unit and enter password to access OSD setup menu Select System Setup Network Setup then LAN Setup to check the IP Start the IE it can be started either by clicking on the desktop icon or by using the Start menu to access it NOTE Windows IE provides the ActiveX component that is required when using the remote monitoring software Select Tools from the main menu of the browser then Internet Options and then click the Security tab Select Trusted sites and click Sites to specify its security setting Internet Options General Security Privacy Content Connections Programs Advanced Select a Web content zone to specify its security settings Restricted sites Trusted sites This zone contains Web site
18. 8CH and 16CH models only n Live mode press this button to enter call monitor control mode n Dome Control mode press CALL in association with ENTER to enter the OSD setup menu of the dome camera e n OSD virtual keyboard press this key to input a period mark DVR User s Manual PLAY STOP Press this key to switch between live image and playback video NOTE According to record setting part of the latest video cannot be AN played back because the video is still saved in the buffer FREEZE Press FREEZE while viewing live image the live video will be frozen The date time information shown on the monitor will continue updating Press FREEZE again to return to live mode Press FREEZE while playing the recorded video the playback video will be paused Press LEFT RIGHT to move the recorded video reverse forward by single step Press FREEZE again to continue playing video SEARCH In both Playback and Live mode press SEARCH to enter the Search menu for searching and playing back recorded video by date and time or events ESC Press to cancel or exit from certain mode or OSD setup menu without changing the settings made previously f password protection has been enabled press ESC for five seconds to lock up functions of certain keys including PLAY MENU SEARCH DOME and CALL Once users lock up the functions of these keys enter proper username and password to unlock NOTE Please go to the System Set
19. All Data No Purge All Event Data No Purge Event Before 2008 01 01 Start to Purge No Purge All Data The item is used to delete all recorded video from the database Set this item to lt Yes using UP DOWN keys and start the deletion by setting lt Start to Purge gt to lt Yes gt Purge All Event Data The item is used to delete all event video from database s Using UP DOWN keys to select lt Yes gt and start the deletion by setting lt Start to Purge gt to lt Yes gt 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 Start to Purge After the video or data to be deleted are selected set this item to lt Yes gt to start the deletion or choose lt No gt to cancel 3 6 3 6 1 3 6 2 3 6 3 DVR User s Manual Event Setting This menu allows users to determine the DVR s behavior in response to alarm events In the Main menu move the cursor to Event Setup and press ENTER The following menu is displayed Items in the Event Setup menu are described in the following subsections Event Setup Internal Buzzer ON Event Icon ON Email Notice OFF Email Attachment OFF Event Full Screen None Event Duration 20 Sec Per Channel Config Internal Buzzer This item allows users to enable disable internal buzzer of the DVR If ON is selec
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21. The setup wizard will guide you to configure the DI 724P to connect to your ISP Internet Service Provider The DI 724P s easy setup will allow you to have Internet access within minutes Please follow the setup wizard step by step to configure the DI 724P Wireless Click the Advanced tab and follow the steps to set up web port forward to DVR 1 D Link Bir Pius G High Speed 2 4GHz Wireless Router Tools Status Help DI 724P Virtual Server amp lt s Virtual Server is used to allow Internet users access to LAN services Enabled Disabled E Name DVR 1 Private IP 192 168 0 167 Protocol Type TCP wj Private Port 80 Public Port o 1 Schedule Always O From Time oo v oo v To 00 wo v day Sun ito Sun vij O O O F Dons Apply Cancel Help v z 7 60 roammooO WwW gt Select lt Enabled gt to set up the service Enter the name of the setting in the Name field DVR 1 Enter Private IP 167 Choose lt TCP gt as the Protocol Type Enter Private Port 80 Enter Public Port 80 Click lt Always gt for the Schedule setting Click lt Apply gt Click Continue to go on when the following screen displays BirPius G High Speed 2 4GHz Wireless Router The device is restarting Continue e Follow the steps to set up web port forward to DVR 2 A lI oponmmuoosty Click Enab
22. alendar Search To search by event select channels to display the event list In live or playback mode press SEARCH to enter the Search menu shown as below Search Search By Time From 2008 01 01 00 00 00 End 2008 05 01 00 00 00 Select 2008 01 01 00 00 00 Begin Playback Calendar Search Search By Event Select Channel CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 Event List Search by Time Follow the steps to search video by date and time Press SEARCH to enter the Search menu Move the cursor to From and press ENTER will start playing recorded video from the specified From time Move the cursor to End and press ENTER will start playing recorded video from the specified End time Move the cursor to Select and press LEFT RIGHT keys to choose date time Press ENTER and adjust the values by UP DOWN keys Press ENTER to confirm the settings or ESC to abort Move the cursor to Begin Playback and press ENTER to start playing back the selected video Press PLAY again to return to live video NOTE If there is no available recorded video that matches the AN specified time and date the unit starts playback from the next available video AN NOTE The date time information will be shown on the screen with a DST icon if the Daylight Saving Time function is enabled S indicates summer time and W
23. be changed in any case it is strongly AN recommended to format the HDDs to avoid database corruption Date Time Display Users are allowed to set the time OSD displays in 1 or 2 rows Use the UP DOWN keys to change the setting DVR User s Manual 3 4 2 Date Display Mode This function allows users to set the OSD display type of the date There are three options to select from Y M D lt M D Y gt or lt D M Y gt Y represents Year M represents Month and D represents Day Move to the item and press ENTER the option starts blinking Use UP DOWN keys to change the setting Time Display Mode Users can set the time format to 12 hour or 24 hour Use the UP DOWN keys to change the format Date Time Order The item is used to set the order of date time display to Date First or Time First Use UP DOWN keys to change the setting Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time The item is for those people who live in certain regions to observe Daylight Saving Time Select ON to enable or OFF to disable the function If the function is disabled the DST Start End time and DST Bias will be grayed out and cannot be accessed NOTE If this function is enabled the date time information will be A shown on the screen with a DST icon when playing back recorded video or searching video in the event list S indicates summer time and W indicates wintertime DST Sta
24. be updated periodically Select lt Automatically Time Sync gt and the time will be automatically synced once an hour DVR User s Manual 3 5 3 5 1 20 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 Setup Record Mode Setup Schedule Setup Preset Config Best Quality Per Camera Config ezRecord Setup Data Lifetime 0 Days Circular Recording ON Audio Recording ON Purge Data Schedule Setup The Schedule Setup is used to set the day and night time or weekend recording schedule Select Schedule Setup from the Record Setup menu and press ENTER the following menu is displayed Schedule Setup Day Time Start AM 06 00 Day Time End PM 06 00 Night Time Start PM 06 00 Night Time End AM 06 00 Weekend Schedule ON Weekend Start Fri 18 00 Weekend End Mon 06 00 Make appropriate changes of the start time of Day and Night Time using Direction keys Press ENTER to confirm the settings or ESC to cancel e f a weekend record is required select ON to enable the Weekend Schedule in advance and then set the Weekend Start End time Press ESC to return to previous page 3 5 2 3 5 3 DVR User s Manual Preset Record Configura
25. ck Remote VideO sinonimoen 51 5 9 22 Playback Local dry Files siisii 52 399 Playback CG seeen anaE 52 594 Veny Digital Snati Eoia 53 5 3 5 Search from Event List MM 53 DD Takega Snaps NOl eessen 54 Sef JAA DS Rte 54 5 3 8 Remote Monitoring Software Trouble Shooting Guide 55 Appendix A Recommended HDDS essit nan ER AFER UE ER EN n EE RLI E ES GKRRNE VE KEY PAIR MEEEKVE MA E IEEE 56 Appendix B Remote Controller eeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnn nennen nnn 57 Appendix C Setting up a DVR behind a Router eeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeee 59 DVR User s Manual Overview The H 264 DVR is an integrated 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 outstanding pentaplex operation enables users to view live video search and playback any recorded video by date time or event and remotely monitor the unit via internet on PC MEANWHILE the recording of the DVR unit is ongoing simultaneously The H 264 DVR is enhanced to provide H 264 compression mode Moreover a marvelous implementation is the brand new experience of Graphical User Interface GUI that optimizes the monitoring controls of the unit The H 264 DVR is pre installed with remote viewing and configuration software which is a Web browser plug in allowing users to view live or
26. den and cannot be retrieved for playback Press ENTER to select this item in Record Setup menu and then use UP DOWN keys to set the data lifetime The value ranges from 1 to 365 days or select 0 to disable the function NOTE To play back a video exceeding the data lifetime please extend the duration until the recording data time of the video is included Circular Recording Users can choose to record video in circular 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 video Alternatively if linear mode is selected the DVR will stop recording when the HDD is full In the meantime the internal buzzer will start beeping and a message will be shown on the screen informing users that the disk is full From the Record Setup menu move the cursor to Circular Recording and press ENTER then select ON OFF using UP DOWN keys 23 DVR User s Manual 3 5 8 3 5 9 24 Audio Recording When an audio source device is connected it will be automatically set to lt ON gt audio input is recorded and saved with the video When no audio source device is connected it will be automatically set to OFF Purge Data This item is used to delete the Normal or Event recording video In Record Setup menu move the cursor to Purge Data and press ENTER the Purge Data menu is displayed Purge Data Purge
27. e Hint Screen This function is used to avoid viewing the dome parameter information while controlling dome cameras Press this key to hide the screen Press it again to redisplay the screen Iris Open Use to open the Iris on the dome camera Focus Near Use to focus the dome camera near Zoom In Use to zoom in the dome camera This function enables users to enlarge a certain area ESC Use to leave Dome Control mode and return to live and full screen viewing mode 4 5 5 DVR User s Manual Auto Enter n OSD setup menu interface the key is used to make selection n Dome Control mode this key is used to activate automatic focus and iris function 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 users to shrink the current image and view a larger area Pan Tilt Use to pan and tilt dome camera Setting Preset Points The DVR allows users to set preset positions The amount of preset points depends on the dome manufacturer Follow the steps to set preset points Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full screen Then press DOME to enter Dome Control mode A Hint Screen shown as below figure displays on the screen e Press 2 to hide the Dome Control Hint Screen press 2 again to toggle the Hint Screen Use Direction keys to position the dome camera to desired p
28. e mode is described as follows Freeze Live Image Press FREEZE while viewing live image the image pauses but the date time information does not and the system clock continues running Press FREEZE to pause the live image press FREEZE again to resume the live camera view View Recorded Video To view recorded video users can press PLAY key directly When press the PLAY key the unit starts to continue playing back the recorded video from the suspended point of record If it is the first time to use the PLAY key the unit will playback from the very beginning of the record Alternatively users can select records from the Search menu to play specific video Refer to section Searching Recorded Video for more information NOTE When playing back videos with mass motion recorded in D1 mode resolution 720x480 press SEQ key to switch on deflicker function to avoid gleaming of images Press SEQ again to switch deflicker off and the image will return to real D1 resolution The Forward or Reverse speed indicator will be shown on the bottom left corner of the screen when in the playback mode DVR User s Manual The general operations in playback mode are described as follows Key Usage in Playback The key usage is slightly different in playback mode Following is the key usage found in playback mode LEFT Reverse Playback The key is used to reverse the recorded video while the unit is playing back Press the key repeat
29. e wision Saison lt SS H264 NI TETIT HOE Model HDVR XHDVRDVD 4 8 16 Camera H264 DVR with Networking L Before you begin S e Please unpack all boxes carefully and identify that all the parts are present e Do not cut the DVR cables this will void the warranty e Make sure you use only the recommended power supplies for the DVR Damage caused to the DVR by incorrect voltage or wiring is not covered by the warranty Model HDVR XHDVRDVD 4 8 16 Camera H264 DVR with U S R M AN UAL Networking DVR User s Manual Caution and Preventive Tips e Handle with care do not drop the unit e Mount the unit in an equipment rack or place it on a solid stable surface e Indoor use only Do not place the unit in a humid dusty oily or smoky site e Donot place it in an area with poor ventilation or in an area close to fire or other sources of heat Doing so may damage the unit as well as cause fire or an electric shock e When cleaning is necessary shut down the system and unplug the unit from the outlet before uncovering the top cover Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use only a damp cloth for cleaning e Always shut down the system prior connecting or disconnecting accessories with the exception of USB devices CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO
30. ecording The Instant Recording function allows users to record video quickly to the PC AN NOTE The Audio function is set to OFF as the default setting Record Video Instantly Follow the steps to start recording instantly e Click on the Instant Recording button e Select the destination folder to save the video e Click on the button again to stop recording AN NOTE The instant recording video will be saved as drv file Playback Instant Recorded Video Follow the steps to playback a video recorded by Instant Recording e Click Play on main window toolbar and click Local Playback tab Click Open to choose a recorded file e Click lt OK gt to start playing the recorded video DVR User s Manual 5 3 3 5 3 3 1 Playback Video The remote monitoring software allows users to view recorded video either from the DVR or from the hard disk drive of the PC To access the Playback screen click Play button on the main window toolbar There are three tabs in the Playback screen Remote Playback Local Playback and Verify tabs Remote Playback allows users to play back from the DVR Local Playback enables users to playback a recorded video file stored on the hard disk drive of the PC Verify is provided for users to authenticate if the exported video is altered The DVR continues recording while playing back recorded video on the PC either remote playback or local playback Playbac
31. edly to increase the speed of reverse playback by 1x 2x 4x 8x 16x or 32x RIGHT Forward Playback The key is used to play the recorded video fast forward Press the key repeatedly to increase the speed of forward playback by 1x 2x 4x 8x 16x or 32x FREEZE Press FREEZE to pause the playback video When the recorded video is paused press LEFT RIGHT to resume playback video single step reverse forward respectively Press FREEZE again to continue playing video PLAY Press it to start playing back video exit current mode or stop playing back video and return to live mode Pause Playback and Single Step Forward To pause and resume recorded video follow these steps Press any CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen Press FREEZE to pause the current playback image Press LEFT RIGHT Direction keys to move the video single step reverse forward Press and hold LEFT RIGHT keys to repeatedly reverse forward the video single step Press FREEZE again to resume the playback operation 31 DVR User s Manual 4 2 4 2 1 4 2 2 32 Sequence This section introduces the way to view sequence mode with both Main Monitor and Call Monitor if connected Sequence function can avoid manual backtracking and provides more flexibility while monitoring surveillance Sequence with Main Monitor Automatic sequence function can be observed in any view mode Select certain view format and press SEQ to
32. en set appropriately for video export NOTE Once an external device is connected to the DVR unit the device has priority over the built in DVD RW That means the video will be exported to the external device instead of the built in DVD RW According to the size of video the export may take about 10 minutes to 1 hour ezBurn Introduction Built with the ezBurn technology ezBurn function provides users the easier way to export desired video with built in DVD RW or to an external device such as an USB ThumbDrive TWO keys SEARCH and COPY and THREE touches are all what s needed for completing the export The entire exporting process will be done through the front panel without needing to enter the OSD setup menu The ezBurn exporting process is illustrated as below figure Press SEARCH key Press COPY key Press COPY key Start playing back video ezBurn start time ezBurn end time The entire process is described step by step in the following sections AN NOTE The file exported using ezBurn will be in drv file format and it can only be played using the remote player software 4 4 2 DVR User s Manual Export Normal Video To Export normal video to external device follow these step Press SEARCH and play wanted normal video by entering date and time Note if the screen is showing in multiple channel mode please make sure there is no window displaying in Live mode or the export will not work After entering playback
33. ername and authority level of the preset admin A account cannot be changed Authority Setup Setup the allowed authority level for accessing the functions listed in this menu The functions include Playback Search Dome Control Call Control Export Data Menu Access System Setup Monitor Setup Camera Setup Record Setup Sequence Setup Event Setup Database Setup Configuration and Shutdown The authority level is ranked from level 1 8 and level 8 has highest authority Alternatively select lt Disable gt to allow free access NOTE The Menu Access cannot be set to lt Disable gt When the account does not have authority to access certain functions an error message will be displayed on the screen Load Default Setting Select lt Yes gt to load the default setting 15 DVR User s Manual 3 3 Power Up Shutdown the DVR If the DVR must be shutdown for any reason please use the proper shut down and power up procedures to avoid damaging the DVR Power Up the Unit Simply plug in the power adapter that came with the package and the DVR will start to boot The color bar and system checking information will be shown on the monitor and then disappear when the unit has been completely powered up Restart Shutdown the Unit Press MENU and input the username and password that has sufficient authority to access the OSD setup menu Select Shutdown in Main Menu and press ENTER to enter the Shutdown menu which di
34. is item allows users to enable or disable motion detection function of the DVR Select lt ON gt to enable Motion Detect alarm events or lt OFF gt to disable If motion detection function is enabled it is required to define motion detection parameters such as detection area and sensitivity settings in lt Detection Config gt 3 6 7 4 Motion Detect Indicator This item allows users to display hide the motion detection indicators Select ON to display the indicators or OFF to hide them 3 6 7 5 Detection Configuration If motion detection function is enabled it is required to define the motion detection parameters such as detection area and sensitivity settings Select a channel for setting the parameters move the cursor to Detection Config and press ENTER The Detection Configuration menu displays as follows Detection Config Detected Area Setup Sensitivity 88 Block Threshold 4 Detected Area Setup After selected this item the detected area is displayed as follows The detection area consists of 192 16x12 detection grids 27 DVR User s Manual 3 6 7 6 3 6 7 7 28 Use the Direction keys to move the cursor and press ENTER to select or de select a grid Press MODE to select all of the grids for detection press MODE again to de select all of the grids Sensitivity This item is used to set the sensitivity of detection grids for the camera A greater value indicates more sensitive moti
35. isplayed Please refer to the Setup Guide for the graphical illustration of functional items The functions on the remote monitoring software will be described in the following sections View Live Video View live video from the cameras attached to the DVR by clicking Live button on the main window toolbar Choose desired display mode full screen 2x2 windows 3x3 windows and 4x4 windows after the live images of the DVR are displayed on the main window When a dome camera is connected and viewed in single channel full screen mode the dome camera control operation can be accessed To choose desired display mode and to operate dome camera control refer to the following sections 5 3 1 1 5 3 1 2 DVR User s Manual Select Display Mode Choose the number of windows to be displayed on the main window Click one of the display buttons in MODE section Available selections are 4 9 and 16 camera displays To view certain window in full screen either double click on the wanted window or click on the corresponding CAMERA button Operating Cameras with Dome Control The remote monitoring software allows users to control and configure a dome camera remotely Click on any CAMERA button displayed with a dome icon to view the camera in full screen The Dome Control Panel will be displayed on the main window The items on the dome control panel are described as follows Set Preset Set Preset is used to set up preset position
36. k Remote Video To view remote video click Play on the main window toolbar and then Remote Playback tab The Remote Playback screen will be displayed The From and To in the Available Record Video display the date and time from which recorded video is available for playback To playback remote video segments follow these steps e Choose Playback in Select field for playback recorded video n Start field users can change the date and time either by typing desired numbers directly or using the arrow buttons To type directly Click on day month and year of date field respectively and type the desired numbers directly Follow above steps to adjust the hour minute and second of time field To use the arrow buttons Click on the arrow button next to the date field to display the calendar then click the left and right arrow at the top of the calendar to change the date Use up and down arrow next to the time field to change to the wanted time The other way to select date and time is by moving the blue sliding bar e Click lt OK gt to start the playback or click Close to abort 51 DVR User s Manual 5 3 3 2 5 3 3 3 52 The other option Download DRV gt in Select field enables users to download the video segment of selected date and time to the PC The selection of time duration is the same as described above Files downloaded will be in drv format Playback Local
37. l Mode DVR Select CHANNEL Keys CALL COPY ESC DOME SEQ MODE SEARCH DIRECTION ZOOM KEYS ENTER PLAY STOP MENU FREEZE Dome Camera Control Mode TOGGLE HINT SCREEN SET GO PRESET Enter Dome Camera Control Mode ESC l FOCUS NEAR IRIS OPEN ZOOM OUT PAN TILT l ENTER AUTO IRIS CLOSE i ZOOM IN 2 4 Multiple Channel DVR j FOCUS FAR 57 DVR User s Manual The keys of the remote control function as the keys of the front panel of the DVR The only difference between the remote control and the front panel keys is the DVR SEL key The DVR Selection key is used to switch control between each DVR The remote control can be used to control up to 16 DVRs To setup the remote control the first thing is to assign a unique DVR Unit ID to each DVR Use the front panel of the DVR and follow this path to change the DVR Unit ID Main Menu System Setup gt lt RS485 Setup Unit ID Change the DVR Unit ID to any number between 224 and 239 and exit the menu The ID Table is listed below for reference DVR Unit ID 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DVR Unit ID 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 Remote Control 9 10 11 12 13 TAR Ne 3 After the DVR Unit ID is changed setup the DVR SEL of the remote control Press DVR SEL and then press the Remote Control
38. led to set up the service Enter the name of the setting in the Name field DVR 2 Enter Private IP 200 Choose lt TCP gt as the Protocol Type Enter Private Port 81 Enter Public Port 81 Click Always for the Schedule setting Click Apply DVR User s Manual e Now DVR 1 can be connected via http 218 160 54 13 80 and DVR 2 can be connected via http 218 160 54 13 81 f there are more than one DVR behind the router repeat the steps for port mapping setting 61
39. lights up when the DVR is connected to a network and blinks when the data is being transferred m amp 11 DVR User s Manual 3 1 2 Function Keys This section describes the functional keys on the front panel of the DVR Refer to the Setup Guide for the graphical illustration of functional keys CHANNEL n both Live and Playback modes press the CHANNEL key to view the corresponding video in full screen The number of the CHANNEL keys corresponds to the number of cameras supported by the unit n Dome Control mode the key 1 is used to access the Set Go preset menu the key 2 is used to hide or display the hint screen n OSD virtual keyboard press keys 1 9 to input number 1 9 and press key 10 to input number 0 DOME Press the key to enter dome control mode Please refer to Section Dome Control for detailed controlling operation n OSD virtual keyboard press this key to go backspace MODE Press repeatedly to select for wanted monitor display format The available view modes includes full screen 4 window 2x2 9 window 3x3 and 16 window 4x4 Refer to Section View Modes for detailed information SEQ Sequence Press to start automatic sequence display of video from all installed cameras MENU Press this key to enter the OSD setup menu COPY In Playback mode press COPY to select the start and end time of the export video Refer to Section Video Export for detailed information CALL
40. nnected to the DVR unit a warning message will be shown on the screen Press ENTER to start the export the whole event video to the connected device or press ESC to abort Dome Control The DVR allows users to control a dome camera by the front panel In Live mode users can press CHANNEL key to display the desired dome camera in full screen To enter Dome Control mode press the DOME key and press channel key 2 to display the hint screen To exit the Dome Control mode and return to live mode press ESC or DOME In dome control mode press CALL ENTER to open the OSD setup menu of the dome camera To traverse the menu press CALL UP DOWN keys to move up down CALL RIGHT LEFT to change value or to move left right and CALL ENTER to select or enter submenu Dome Connection Follow the steps to install dome cameras e See Setup Guide for RS 485 port pin definition Connect the R R terminals on the dome camera to the D D terminals on the RS 485 port by RS 485 cable respectively Refer to the connection figure illustrated in Setup Guide 4 5 2 4 5 3 DVR User s Manual Dome Protocol Setup The Dome Protocol item lists the available dome protocols for communicating with dome cameras connected to the DVR From the Main menu select Camera Setup and press ENTER The following menu is displayed Analog Camera Analog Camera Select CH1 Dome Protocol None Dome ID 0 Camera Title Covert No Brightness 0 Cont
41. o choose an option The average normal PPS amp Quality will be adjusted automatically The maximum of days depends of the size of the installed HDD In other words the larger the size of the HDD installed the more days the unit can record e Move to Daytime Record and press ENTER This item will determine whether the DVR will record during daytime If yes use UP DOWN to select Yes as to enable daytime recording or select No to disable e Repeat the same procedures through the 3rd and 4th item respectively Note that Weekend Record will be inaccessible if Weekend Schedule in Schedule Setup is set to No 3 5 6 3 5 7 DVR User s Manual e Select Average Normal PPS and press ENTER then press UP DOWN to make a choice The How Many Days To Record will be computed automatically e Select Average Normal Quality and press ENTER then press UP DOWN to make a choice The How Many Days To Record will be computed automatically NOTE The current number of connected cameras will affect the recording quality automatically calculated through the ezRecord Setup Therefore once the number of connected cameras is changed the ezRecord Setup should be reset Data Lifetime Data Lifetime indicates the duration that a video is saved and recallable in the HDD Only those video recorded within Data Lifetime can be displayed on the screen and played back The video exceeded Data Lifetime will be hid
42. on detection A motion alarm will be triggered once the amount of motion detected exceeds the Threshold value Move the cursor to Sensitivity and press ENTER and then use UP DOWN keys to adjust the value The value is increased by 496 increment Block Threshold Block Threshold indicates the motion alarm triggered level select from 1 to 16 Selecting 1 means the DVR will trigger the alarm when one grid is detected and selecting 16 means the DVR will trigger the alarm when 16 grids are detected Move the cursor to Block Threshold and press ENTER and then use UP DOWN keys to adjust the value Alarm In This item allows users to enable disable alarm input detection According to users application select lt N O gt Normal Open or lt N C gt Normal Close to enable the alarm input detection or select OFF to disable the detection If lt N C gt is selected without installing any device an alarm will be triggered and the Event Icon will always display on the monitor until the selection is changed to lt N O gt or lt OFF gt or when a device is installed Alarm Out This item allows users to enable disable the alarm output on the selected channel to activate the relay The signal can be a light or siren to caution an alarm event Select ON to enable the alarm output or OFF to disable 4 1 4 1 1 DVR User s Manual Basic Operation The DVR allows users to access some general ope
43. osition Hint Screen DOME ESC Exit MODE PLAY Iris Open Close SEQ FREEZE Focus Near Far MENU SEARCH Zoom In Out ENTER Auto Focus Iris lt A Y b Pan Tilt CH1 Set Go Preset CH2 Hint Screen On Off Dome Control 41 DVR User s Manual Press 1 to access the Set Go Preset function The Dome Preset menu is displayed Dome Preset First Page Index Set Preset Go Preset 1 No No 2 No No 3 No No 4 No No 5 No No 6 No No 7 No No e Use UP DOWN keys to select the desired preset number from the menu e Set the Set Preset gt of the selected preset number to Yes and press ENTER to save the position Now the preset is set and ready to be called 4 5 6 Calling Preset Points Follow the steps to call preset points Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full screen Then press DOME to enter dome control mode A Hint Screen shown as below figure will be displayed on the screen e Press 2 to hide the Dome Control Hint Screen press 2 again to toggle the Hint Screen Press 1 to access the Set Go Preset function Dome Preset First Page Index Set Preset Go Preset 1 No No 2 No No 3 No No 4 No No 5 No No 6 No No 7 No No e Use UP DOWN keys to select the desired preset number from the menu e Set the Go Preset gt of the selected preset number to Yes and press ENTER to call the preset point Now the selected dome camera rotates to
44. pture tool When users click on the SNAPSHOT button it will capture the screenshot of the window that is currently showing on the screen Each click captures one screenshot to be saved as a JPEG file on the desktop The snapshot file will be named as Snapshot Health Status This function verifies the HDD status of the DVR The information items in the status chart are described as below Device Name This item shows the model name of the HDD Int Ext This item indicates whether the HDD is an internal or external device Total Size This item indicates the total size of the HDD State This item indicates whether the HDD is active or non active Temperature This information item is currently not available DVR User s Manual 5 3 8 Remote Monitoring Software Trouble Shooting Guide What happened if the server requests to upgrade the software every time the DVR is connected If the following screen displays repeatedly please follow the steps to delete the temporary internet files 9 An Incompatible version of VideoViewer ocx was detected on your PC Vs Would you like to download the correct version for proper operations Notice You must have Windows Administrator privilege to update successfully Please start your browser again after it closed Select Tools from the main menu of the web browser then Internet Options and then click the General tab Internet Options
45. rast 0 Saturation 0 Hue 0 Audio Association Yes To configure dome protocol select a camera first and set the communications protocol associated with dome camera using the Direction keys and ENTER AN NOTE The settings become effective after saving the changes and exiting from the menu RS485 Setup The DVR controls the domes via RS 485 communication protocol The RS 485 parameters in the DVR must be set to the same parameters set in dome camera Users are allowed to change the RS 485 settings of the DVR Select System Setup in Main menu then select lt RS485 Setup from the System Setup menu and press ENTER The following menu is displayed RS485 Setup Unit ID 224 Baud Rate 9600 Bits 8 Stop 1 Parity None 39 DVR User s Manual 4 5 4 40 The ID number must match the ID address set by the dome 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 AN NOTE The settings become effective after saving the changes and exiting from the menu Dome Controlling Keys The functions of some keys in Dome Control mode are totally different from normal status function Please refer to Setup Guide for the graphical illustration of functional keys Set Go Preset This key is used to enter the Dome Preset menu to set up certain position as a preset and go to the predetermined preset positions for viewing Toggl
46. rations through the front panel easily The following sections introduce the general operations of the unit View Live Playback Video The general functions in live and playback mode are described in the following sections Viewing Modes The DVR provides users versatile ways of viewing both live and recorded video Following presents these view formats Viewing in Full Screen Press any CHANNEL key directly to view the corresponding camera image in full screen format Viewing in Multi window Various multi window view formats are offered for selection To switch between available viewing formats press MODE repeatedly The available view formats are illustrated as the following figure 3x3 4x4 NOTE 3x3 viewing mode is only available in 8 ch and 16 ch models whereas 4x4 viewing mode is only available in 16 ch models 29 DVR User s Manual 4 1 2 30 Digital Zoom Users are able to view a 2x full screen in live mode To view the 2x full screen follow the steps Press any CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen Press ENTER to view 2x zoomed screen of the selected camera To view a specific area in 2x zoomed screen use Direction keys to pan tiltthe zoomed screen Either press ENTER again or ESC to leave the Zoom mode View Live Cameras Users are allowed to view live camera in versatile viewing modes including full screen 2x2 3x3 and 4x4 The general operation under liv
47. recorded video images and enables remote configuration The remote software is stored in the H 264 DVR and deployed over a LAN WAN or Internet connection to remote Windows based computers This simplifies the installation and maintenance of the software components so all remote users are using the same software coming from the unit DVR User s Manual 2 2 1 2 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 data loss and system damage that caused by a sudden power fluctuation use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS is highly recommended Position the DVR First note to position mount the DVR in a proper place and be sure to power off the unit before making any connections The placed location should avoid hindering or blocking the unit from airflow Enough airflow is needed to protect the unit from overheating The maximum allowable temperature of operating environment is 40 C The unit utilizes heat conducting techniques to transfer internal heat to the case especially to the bottom side of the unit AN NOTE Be sure the rubber feet are not removed and always leave a space for air ventilation on the unit s bottom side Select Video Format The DVR is designed to operate under either NTSC or PAL video formats The switch is on the rear panel 2 3 2 4 DVR U
48. rompt gt Click lt OK gt to apply the setting and close the lt Security Settings gt screen Click lt OK gt to close Internet Options dialog Now the installation can continue to the next step 45 DVR User s Manual 5 2 2 Install the Remote Monitoring Software Start the browser to initiate the installation of the remote monitoring software 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 e Start the IE it can be started either by clicking on the desktop icon or by using the Start menu to access it Enter the IP address of the DVR in the address bar at the top of the browser The ActiveX controls and plug ins dialog will show twice for confirmation click Yes to accept ActiveX plug ins The remote monitoring software plug ins will be downloaded and installed on the PC automatically when the connection is successfully made NOTE Do not enter any leading 0 characters in the address for example 192 068 080 006 should be entered as 192 68 80 6 If the default trigger port 80 is changed into another one take port 81 for example the IP address should be entered as 192 68 80 6 81 Internet Explorer f Do you want to allow software such as ActiveX controls e and plug ins to run A version check starts to verify whether the remote monitoring software was installed already and also check if the version is the
49. rt End The items are used to program the daylight saving duration Use LEFT RIGHT keys to move the cursor to the next or previous field UP DOWN to change the settings in the selected field DST Bias The item allows users to set the amount of time to move forward from the standard time for daylight saving time The available options are in minutes 3 4 3 DVR User s Manual Network Time Protocol Setup Time Zone Select Time Zone to enter the time zone To find out the correct local time zone please visit www greenwichmeantime com or refer to the following figure 4 a ge 2s 4 nod a rak t S NOTE The Time Zone must be set to the correct local time zone A or the lt Network Time Protocol Setup gt will not be accessible Network Time Protocol Setu After entering the time zone the lt Network Time Protocol Setup gt option will appear Select the lt Network Time Protocol Setup gt to set the time server The default time server is time nist gov but the user can change it to other time servers when desired A list of IP addresses of the time servers is listed below 129 6 15 28 129 6 15 29 132 163 4 101 132 163 4 102 132 163 4 103 128 138 140 44 192 43 244 18 131 107 1 10 69 25 96 13 206 246 118 250 208 184 49 9 64 125 78 85 207 200 81 113 64 236 96 53 68 216 79 113 After the time server is set select lt Manually Time Sync gt to sync the time The time sync can also
50. s The remote monitoring software allows its user to set up to 255 preset positions with DSCP American Dynamics Fastrax JVC Panasonic C amp N and Pelco Pelco P amp Pelco D domes Use Direction buttons to move dome camera to an appropriate position and then click the button and choose wanted number from the pull down list The preset position is named as the selected number Go Preset Go Preset is used to call the camera preset point which was set up with the set preset point function Click and choose a number to call the preset point for viewing Auto Focus A F Click on it and the focus of the camera will be automatically adjusted to show a clearer image Dome ID ID Click for changing the dome ID and protocol Proper authority is required to access this function 49 DVR User s Manual 5 3 2 5 3 2 1 5 3 2 2 50 Focus Use to adjust the camera lens to focus on objects for a clear view Click on Focus gt 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 lris gt to open iris or lris gt to close iris Zoom Users are allowed to zoom in or zoom out using the adjusting buttons Zoom in to enlarge a certain area and zoom out to view more area Direction Button This button is used to pan and or tilt the dome camera Click the arrows in the directions to be viewed Instant R
51. s that you trust not to damage your computer or data Security level for this zone Custom Custom settings To change the settings click Custom Level To use the recommended settings click Default Level 44 DVR User s Manual Uncheck Require server verification https for all sites in this zone Type the IP address of the unit in field and click Add to add this web site to the zone Trusted sites You can add and remove Web sites from this zone All Web sites in this zone will use the zone s security settings Add this Web site to the zone ittp 192 168 7 184 Web sites http 192 168 8 167 Remove http 168 8 http 192 168 8 174 C Require server verification https For all sites in this zone Click lt OK gt to confirm the setting and close Trusted sites dialog In the Security Level area click Custom Level The Security Settings screen is displayed Security Settings Settings I ActiveX controls and plug ins j Automatic prompting For Activex controls Disable Enable A Binary and script behaviors Administrator approved Disable Enable A Download signed Activex controls Disable Enable Prompt A Download unsigned Activex controls M DD E Reset custom settings Reset to Low Under lt ActiveX controls and plug ins gt set all items to lt Enable gt or lt P
52. ser s Manual Connect Devices to the DVR This section lists some important notices that should be read before making any connection to the DVR Connecting Required Devices Before power up the unit cameras and a monitor should be connected to the unit for basic operation If needed connect a call monitor for displaying full screen video of all installed cameras in sequence Connecting Short term Device If any short term devices shall be installed to the DVR as parts 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 up The reason is because the DVR can recognize the external devices only after the power up process is done completely Rear Panel Connections There are various connectors on the rear panel for the DVR installations The following shows the detailed description of each connector Main Monitor BNC VGA VGA BNC and VGA output connectors are offered for connecting to a main monitor The main monitor displays live image and playback recorded video in either full screen or split window format VGA output connector is optional MAIN MONITOR Call Monitor 8CH and 16CH models only CALL The call monitor is used to display full screen video of all MONITOR installed cameras in sequence The BNC call monitor A connector allows users to connect the DVR with an NA d optional call monitor CH1 CH3 few l N Video In o O A group
53. splays as follows Shutdown Power Off Execute Reboot Execute Power Off Select this item to shut down the unit Do not remove the power during shut down until the message You can safely turn off DVR now displays Reboot Select this item to reboot the unit The color bar and system checking information are displayed on the monitor until the unit is completely restarted 3 4 3 4 1 DVR User s Manual System Date Time Setting Users can set the current date time and other OSD parameters in Date Time 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 Time to access the Date Time menu the menu displays as follows Date Time Date 2008 02 21 Time PM10 39 26 Time Zone OFF Date Time Display 1 Row Date Display Mode Y M D Time Display Mode 12 HR Date Time Order Date First Daylight Saving Time Setup Network Time Protocol Setup Set Date Time Set Date Time Select lt Date gt lt Time gt and press ENTER to adjust the settings LEFT RIGHT keys are used to move the cursor to previous or next field ENTER is for selecting and UP DOWN are used to change the value in the selected field NOTE The new date time setting applies to record new video The date and time of previously recorded video will not be changed NOTE If time settings have to
54. step by step 5 3 4 5 3 5 DVR User s Manual Verify Digital Signature The digital signature aims to authenticate a video file exported from the unit Follow the description to verify the digital signature Click Play on the main window toolbar Click Verify tab to display the Verify window Click Browse to select the gpg avi sig files respectively which belong to the exported video to be authenticated e Click Verify to start verifying digital signature The result of verify shows in the Status Log field It returns a GOOD or BAD signature result A GOOD signature indicates the exported clip has not been altered Search from Event List Click SEARCH the Event List appears The List contains information about the alarm events that the unit recorded and saved Up to 1024 events can be listed in the Event List The Event List displays each event by its number the date and time of the event the type of the event including Alarm In Motion Detection Video Loss and Over Speed and the camera channel where the event occurred To view an event video follow these steps Click SEARCH button positioned in the main window toolbar The Event List appears Scroll through the Event List and highlight the interested events Double click on the desired event to view the event video 53 DVR User s Manual 5 3 6 5 3 7 54 Take a Snapshot Snapshot is a simple screen ca
55. ted the buzzer is activated in response to alarm events If OFF is selected the buzzer is not activated Event Icon This item enables ON disables OFF the display of event icons on the monitor when alarm events occur The event icons are represented by a character according to the event types respectively Refer to the following table for association of event icons and event types Event Icon Event Type A Alarm in event M Motion detection event L Video loss event Email Notice The item enables ON disables OFF the Email notification of an event When an alarm event is triggered and Email Notice is enabled an e mail concerning the alarm event will be sent NOTE In order to send an event notification e mail successfully A ensure that the DVR is connecting to the internet 25 DVR User s Manual 3 6 4 3 6 5 3 6 6 3 6 7 26 Email Attachment The function allows the DVR to send out a brief AVI video regarding the event The number of the attached AVI video will be equivalent to the number of cameras connected to the DVR For example if the DVR has been connected with 8 cameras then 8 videos will be attached to the notice email The total size of the video will be about 2 MB Select ON to enable this function or OFF to disable it AN NOTE The video clips of the Email Attachment will ONLY be in avi format Please download the Divx Player from www divx com to play the
56. the preset position automatically 42 5 1 DVR User s Manual Remote Monitoring Software The remote monitoring software is a remote browser based software application designed to operate with the DVR products Using the software users are allowed to view live and recorded video and configure the DVRs remotely via a LAN WAN or Internet on a personal computer The connected PC will automatically download the remote monitoring software plug ins from the DVR when the DVR is connected by entering its IP address in the address bar on the browser Due to the setting items are similar to those listed in the DVR s OSD setup menu please refer to the sections above for setting configuration of the remote monitoring software The tasks can be performed with the remote monitoring software are listed below Remote viewing of live recorded video Remote setup of the DVR Remote control of dome cameras Alarm notification from the DVR Upto three connections to one DVR using the remote monitoring software including the preset admin and two other accounts Remote Monitoring System Requirements Items Minimum Requirements Minimum Intel amp Pentium amp M CPU 1 40GHz Personal Computer RAM S12 MB Recommended Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 2 4GHZ RAM 2 GB Hard Disk Drive Requires 20 MB for software installation Operating System Windows XP Windows Vista Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer version
57. tion 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 Quality Below table shows the PPS and picture size under Best Quality in Half D1 mode Please refer to OSD Setup Manual Section Preset Record Configuration for more detailed information Halfl D1 mode NTSC 720x240 120PPS PAL 720x288 100PPS Normal PPS Normal Size Event PPS Event Size a 10 KB PIC 3 NISL 10 KB PIC 6 25 PAL 25 PAL Per Camera Configuration This function is used to set the Day Night Weekend PPS Picture per Second and Quality for each channel The Preset Configuration must be set to OFF for accessing these schedules The menu is displayed as below To adjust the recording resolution and available PPS change the setting in RECORD MODE in the main menu Per Camera Config Cameral Select CH1 Day Night Weekend Normal PPS 7 5 7 5 7 5 Normal Size Mid Mid Mid Event Max PPS 30 30 30 Event Size Best Best Best Event Active Both Both Both e Firstly select a Camera for setting its record configuration The image and recording settings from the selected camera will be displayed on the screen e Move the cursor using Direction keys and press ENTER to select an item e Change the value using UP DOWN keys e Press ENTER to confirm the settings or ESC to abort e Press ESC to return
58. to Record Setup menu Please note that the total normal PPS for all channels cannot exceed 100PPS 4CH 200PPS 8CH amp 16CH To increase one channel s PPS you may have to reduce others first Event PPS is not restricted to this rule since a smart event scheduler will handle the total PPS with a correct weighting 21 DVR User s Manual 3 5 4 3 5 5 22 Record Event Video Only If the DVR shall start recording only when alarms are triggered follow the steps below Enter the OSD setup menu with correct password Inthe OSD setup menu select Record Setup menu Move the cursor to the item Preset Config and select Event only Refer to OSD Setup Manual Section Preset Record Configuration for more detailed information ezRecord Setup This item aims to ease the complicated record settings and to make the setup much easier Note that the item can be reached only when lt ezRecord gt is selected as the option for Preset Config Select ezRecord Setup from Record Setup and press ENTER the sub menu appears as below figure ezRecord Setup How Many Days To Record 2 Days Daytime Record Yes Night Record Yes Weekend Record Yes Reoord Info Average Normal PPS 7 5 Average Normal Quality Best Follow these steps to Setup ezRecord e Select How Many Days To Record and press ENTER then press UP DOWN t
59. tual IP would be 192 168 x 1 When the remote users want to operate the DVR they will have to send command to the real IP i e the router Then the router has to map forward the command to the DVR Thus it is required to set up the router for port mapping forwarding before images from the DVR can be remotely viewed on a PC oo DVR 1 192 168 0 167 Internet Router WAN IP 218 160 54 13 Remote User LAN IP 192 168 0 1 PC 2 192 168 0 101 See the router manufacturer s websites for more instructions on port mapping 59 DVR User s Manual Following is an example of how the router should be set Router PC DVR 1 DVR2 D Link DI 724P IP 192 168 0 100 IP 192 168 0 167 IP 192 168 0 200 WAN IP 218 160 54 13 Trigger port 80 Trigger port 81 LAN IP 192 168 0 1 Tochange the setting of the router a PC with web browser is required Connect to D Link DI 724P from PC via IE The setup screen will be shown after entering the correct username and password 4 D Link DI 724P Web Configuration Microsoft Internet Explorer Eile Edit View Favorites Tools Help Qv a G P sen She Favorites 2 ea 33 Address http 192 168 0 1 D Link m Bulding Networks tor People AirPlus G High Speed 2 4GHz Wireless Router DI 724P Advanced Tools Status Help Setup Wizard The DI 724P is an Ethernet Wireless Router ideal for home networking and small business networking
60. up gt User Management menu to enable or disable the password protection Direction Keys n Zoom mode these keys function as Direction keys n the OSD setup menu the LEFT RIGHT keys are used to move the cursor to previous or next fields To change the value in the selected field press UP DOWN ENTER ZOOM n OSD setup menu or selection interface press this key to make the selection or save settings e n live full screen view mode press this key to view a 2x zoom image press it again to exit Zoom mode DVR User s Manual 3 2 14 Entering OSD Setup Menu The configuration of the DVR can be customized by entering the intuitive Graphical User Interface GUI OSD setup menu Collaborating with a USB mouse setting up the DVR can be easy as operating on a PC Press MENU and input a valid username There are two preset accounts admin and user admin can be inputted via pressing the hot key MENU while user can be inputted via pressing the hot key SEARCH Move to OK and press ENTER to proceed Input Username ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghi j k Im nopqrestuvwxyz 012345 6 7 8 9 lt gt Backspace Delete Cancel OK The next step is to enter a corresponding password The preset password for admin is 1234 and the password 4321 is for user Password Verification Press Channel Keys To Enter Password 4 8 Digits Press 4

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