Digital Video Recorder

Owners Manual

Digital Video Recorder These symbols with supplemental markings are at the rear of the monitor

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER, NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Explanation of Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, with an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER COULD VOID THE USERS AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT UNDER FCC RULES.

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Important Safeguard
1) Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2) Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3) Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4) Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5) Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning the unit. 6) Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7) Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tube in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like. 8) Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9) Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in

installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

10) Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power resource indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 11) Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 12) Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges. 13) Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 14) Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the receiver.

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15) Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous volt-age or other hazzards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 16) Damage Requiring Service Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer service opening to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a)when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b)if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) if the product has been exposed to rain or water. d)if the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only the controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in dam-age and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its nor-mal operation. e)If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f)When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. 17) Replacement Parts When replacements parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacements parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may results in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 18) Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this receiver, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 19) Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 20) Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Figure 1-1 Antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A

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Contents
Prior to use Unpacking Chapter 1 Introduction Features Operation Part Names and Fuctions Chapter 2 Program Mode Operating Main Menu Structure 1. ADMIN P/W SETUP 2. DATE/TIME SETUP 3. RECORD SETUP 4. SCHEDULE SETUP 5. ALARM SETUP 6. MOTION DETECTION 7. CAMERA NAME 8. DISPLAY SETUP 9. PAN/TILT SETUP 10. SYSTEM INFORMATION Chapter 3 System Operation Live Mode Zoom Mode Multi-Screen Mode Recording Mode Playback Mode Freeze Mode Search Mode System Configuration Appendix Specification Estimated Recording Time on 40GB HDD Troubleshooting 1 1

2 3 4~7

8 9~10 11 12~13 14 15 16 17 18 19~20 21

22 23 23 24 25 25 26~27 28

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Prior to use
This is the basic manual for 4 channel DVR user. The content of this manual is focused on product introduction, installing method, connecting method with other devices, using method of various functional buttons, and system setting method with the setup menu. Before using the 4 channel DVR, this manual should be read not only by first users, but also by the users who are already familiar with this system or any other similar device in accordance with the precautions stated within the manual. Before getting started with the 4 channel DVR, it should be emphasized that the user must consult and receive help from the dealer where the product was purchased when opening the case and fixing the internal parts of the system for upgrade or repair. And also if you have any further questions related to using 4 channel DVR or think you have a problem with the product, please consult your dealer.

Unpacking
When you have purchased the 4 channel DVR, first unwrap the wrapping and set the 4 channel DVR on flat surface or on a location to use it. And then check if the following contents are include. Main unit : 1EA Owners manual : 1EA Power cable : 1EA Remote Controller with battery : 1EA RS-485 Cable : 1EA

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Chapter 1 Introduction
This easy-to use, high-performance real time half-duplex DVR gives unparalleled image quallity and superior performance for up to 4 cameras. Select any camera or group of cameras for playback, And view it all with razor-sharp high resolution

Features
Stand-alone Type (Non-PC) 4 channel Cameras Input/Output connections. Real-time display and Recording The DVR system let user simultaneously monitor four different camera images on user monitor with multi view screen display while real time recording Variable recording function Recording of the DVR system can be started automatically when the system detects motion in the image is being displayed. Also it supports event recording, continuous recording with scheduling. High Resolution Digital Recording The DVR system uses M-JPEG format as a compression method. With superfine compression, providing clear observation of even the minutest details. Variable display mode The DVR System provides Full, Quad, PIP1, PIP2, Auto Sequence mode. Possible to check HDD preservation volume on the monitor Remote Control A simple on screen menu system. Compatible with Color or B/W cameras. Password Protection for Security RS-485 Communication Port Recording by Motion Detection & Alarm

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Operation
1. Connect the AC Power Cord to the rear of DVR and plug into an electrical outlet. (NOTE : User must check Power Adjustment Switch before operation. This switch is at the rear of DVR unit)

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2. Press the Power button, the Green LED indicates will turn ON. (NOTE : The System takes approximately 5 to 20 seconds to power up. During the PowerUp, you will see message on the screen. 3. If you see the message NOT DETECTED. Please check whether HDD is at the BAY.

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Part Names and Functions

Before installing the product, you better know the name and function of each switch and buttons on the front and rear of the product.

Front View

NOTE : The HDD should be installed prior to turning the DVR ON. 1. SEARCH button : The SEARCH feature allows you to find recorded file easily. You can search video recordings by Time, Date or Event and To the beginning and To the End. 2. REWIND button : Pressing this button to stop playback or REW plays video backwards. 3. FAST FORWARD button : Pressing FF plays video forwards. For instructions on changing the FF speed. 4. STOP button : Press this button to stop playback or Recording. 5. PLAY/PAUSE button : This button serves two functions. 1) Pressing button for play plays recorded video. The DVR will play the last recorded video by default. 2) Pressing button for pause pauses the recorded video being played on screen. 6. RECORD button : Pressing the button to begin maual recording. 7. MENU button : Press this button to display main menu on the screen. 8. P/T : Press this button to control pan/tilt of Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera or Speed Dome Camera. 9. ZOOM/AF button : Press this button to control zoom and focus of Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera or Speed Dome Camera. 10. MODE button : Press this button to change variable display mode. In Live mode : Full, Quad, PIP, Auto sequence In playback mode : EACH, Quad

Digital Video Recorder 11. FREEZE button : Press this button to freeze image on/off in Live Mode. 12. ZOOM button : 1) Press this button to display the Zoom area Box on the screen for Live and Full display mode. 2) In P.B mode, the recorded picture can be displayed with zoom when the channel button select. (NOTE : Quad mode P.B only) 13, 15~17. Camera Number buttons/Move buttons : Camera Number buttons : Ch1, Ch2, Ch3, Ch4 : Full screen for each channel. Press the number of the camera you want to display on the screen. Move buttons : Navigate up, down, left, right through the menu, zoom, search mode. 14. ENTER button : Press this button to select Sub menu for menu change, and to change zoom area in zoom. 18. REMOTE : This infrared port receives signal from IR Remote controller.

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Rear View

1. Camera Input Connector (BNC) : These are input connectors for cameras. 2. Looped Through Output Connector (BNC) : These port can be used if you want to transmit a camera signal to external device. 3. MONITOR OUTPUT - MONITOR : This is BNC output connector for a Main Monitor Composite Output - S-VHS : This is S-VHS output connector for a monitor - QUAD : This is only Quad output for a Sub Monitor (Composite output) 4. ALARM IN/OUT Terminal : These are input and output terminals for alarm signals.

5. RS-485 Terminal : This terminal can be connected for control of PAN/TILT/ZOOM Camera or Speed Dome Camera. 6. AC Power INLET : the Power for this DVR System is for 100/220V AC power cord. 7. POWER Switch : On/Off of the Power for the DVR-400S. 8. RS-232C Terminal : RS-232C Interface port.

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Remote Controller

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Key Name Rec Mode Zoom Freeze Menu Enter Search Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 Up Down /Left /Right (Play) Pan-Auto (Pause) (Stop) Pan Tilt Focus (Camera) Zoom (Camera)

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Chapter 2 Program Mode Operating

After you install the product and connect it to devices as needed, you are to perform the setup for system management. Get info the program mode and engage the setup menu as shown below.

Main Menu Structure

Press MENU button and the main menu will be displayed on monitor. SYSTEM SETUP MENU 1. ADMIN P/W SETUP 2. DATE/TIME SETUP 3. RECORD SETUP 4. SCHEDULE SETUP 5. ALARM SETUP 6. MOTION DETECTION 7. CAMERA NAME 8. DISPLAY SETUP 9. PAN TILT SETUP 10. SYSTEM INFORMATION

MENU : EXIT SELECT : Use the direction button (

ENTER : SUB MENU DATA :

) to select the item.

Use the ENTER buttton, to go to the Sub Menu. Use the MENU button, to go out the MAIN MENU.

Digital Video Recorder 1. ADMIN P/W SETUP Set up the password to protect date of established MENU. If password select set up ON, press the main MENU button, then, you will see the displaying message Enter Password. You will be able to enter in the main MENU if you put the established password. To set the Password, press the MENU button to display the MENU ADMIN P/W SETUP

P/W INPUT P/W SELECT KEY LOCK

**** OFF OFF

MENU : EXIT SELECT : Use the direction button (

ENTER : SUB MENU DATA :

) to select the Password Setup.

Press the ENTER button to display the Password Setup menu on the screen. To set the password, press ENTER button then use the direction button ( P/W Input. ) to select the character. - Use the direction button ( - Use the direction button ( ) to change each character. - Press the ENTER button to selection. ) to select the

To set the password protection, use the direction button ( ) to select the P/W Select the P/W Select. - To slelect ON or OFF, use the direction button ( ). - Press the ENTER button to confirm the selection. If you set ON or P/W Select, Password Protection will be worked. - Change P/W SELECT, OFF ON OFF by pressing the direction button ( ).

Digital Video Recorder To set the Key Lock, use button ( and set the lock using ( - In case Key Lock On, all of keys related with REC and PLAY can not operate. Just keys related LIVE Mode can operate. - To key Lock Off, press the MENU button and input the password to release. Press the MENU button to exit the programming mode.

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Digital Video Recorder 2. DATE/TIME SETUP To set current DATE/TIME, press the MENU button to display the Menu. - Use the direction button ( ) to select the DATE/TIME SETUP. - Press he ENTER button to display the DATE/TIME SETUP menu on the screen. DATE/TIME SETUP

DISPLAY POSITION YEAR MONTH DAY HOUR MIN TYPE

ON TOP 00 00 00 00 00 Y/M/D

MENU : EXIT SELECT : Use the direction button ( Use the direction button ( Month, ..., Week, Type). DISPLAY : ON OFF POSITION : TOP, BOTTOM YEAR : 00~99 MONTH : 01~12 DAY : 01~31 HOUR : 00~23 MIN : 00~59 TYPE : D/M/Y, M/D/Y, Y/M/D

ENTER : SUB MENU DATA :

) to select the item. ) to select the value of each item (Display, Position, Year,

Press the MENU button to exit the programming mode.

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Digital Video Recorder 3. RECORD SETUP To set RECORD condition, press the MENU button to display the MENU. - Use the direction button ( ) to select the RECORD SETUP. - Press the ENTER button to display the RECORD SETUP menu on the screen. RECORD SETUP

REC SPEED : 30F/S VIDEO QUAL : SUPER HDD 95% BEEP : ON ALARM REC SPEED : 30 F/S REC MODE : EACH REC CHANNEL1 : ON REC CHANNEL2 : ON REC CHANNEL3 : ON REC CHANNEL4 : ON

MENU : EXIT SELECT : Use the direction button (

ENTER : SUB MENU DATA :

) to select the item.

Use the direction button ( ) to select the value of each item (REC SPEED, VIDEO QUAL..., REC CHANNEL4). Press the MENU button to exit the programming mode. Recording Speed : User can select the recording speed. NTSC : 30, 15, 7.5, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 fps PAL : 25, 12, 6.25, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 fps Video Quality : These are 3 levels in recording Video Quality. [Super, High, Normal] HDD 95% Beep : If you select ON, DVR System makes buzzer sound when it record video. Recording Video Resolution : These are 2 levels of recording Video Resolution. [Full : 640 x 224 (NTSC), 640 x 272 (PAL) QUAD : 320 x 112 (NTSC), 320 x 136 (PAL)] REC Channel 1~4 : User can select the recording channel. [ON/OFF]

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Remark : HDD will format automatically in case of Master HDD reuse after pull out from the Bay or be detected as a new one. In this case, Recorded Data will be delete automatically.

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Digital Video Recorder 4. SCHEDULE SETUP To set the SCHEDULE RECORDING condition, press the MENU button to display the Menu. - Use the direction button ( ) to select the SCHEDULE SETUP. - Press the ENTER button to display the SCHEDULE SETUP menu on the screen. SCHEDULE SETUP

SCHEDULE DAY

ON DAILY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 AM - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PM - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

MENU : EXIT SELECT :

ENTER : SUB MENU DATA :

[Note] The schedule recording mechanism function in 2 ways recording, during the same time every day (daily timer) or during the same time of each day of the week (weekly timer). Weekly timer : SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT Daily timer : DLY To set the SCHEDULE RECORDING function, use the direction button ( Schedule, ON, or OFF. To select a day of the week, use the direction button ( ). ), to select the

Press the ENTER button, the cursor goes to the Reservation Dialogue Box. Use the direction button ( ), to move the cursor to the point of time, that you want to record, and then use the direction button ( ) to select (on) or (off). [ is blank.]

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Digital Video Recorder 5. ALARM SETUP To set ALARM RECORDING condition, press the MENU button to display the Menu. - Use the direction button ( ) to select the ALARM SETUP. - Press the ENTER button to display the ALARM SETUP menu on the screen. ALARM SETUP

ACTION ALARM 1 ALARM 2 ALARM 3 ALARM 4 ALARM OUT REC. TIME

BEEP + OSD N.O N.O N.O N.O OFF 10 M

MENU : EXIT SELECT : Use the direction button ( Use the direction button (

ENTER : SUB MENU DATA :

) to select the item. ) to change the value of each item.

Press the MENU button to exit the programming mode. ACTION : User can select how to notify the ALARM [Beep + OSD, OSD, OFF] ALARM 1, 2, 3, 4 : N.O, N.C, OFF [N.O : Normal Open type sensor / N.C : Normal Close type sensor] REC. TIME : User can select the REC. TIME [1M, 2M, 3M, 5M, 10M, 30M]

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Digital Video Recorder 6. MOTION DETECTION To set the Motion Detection, press the MENU button to display the Menu. - Use the direction button ( ) to select the MOTION DETECTION. - Press the ENTER button to display the MOTION DETECTION menu on the screen. This DVR has Motion Detection function, DVR recognize the movement automatically. MOTION DETECTION

ACTION CHANNEL SENSITIVITY AREA

: BEEP + OSD : CH1 : HIGH :1

MENU : EXIT SELECT :

ENTER : SUB MENU DATA : ) to select the item.

To setup the MOTION SELECTION function, use the direction button (

To change the value of each item, use the direction button ( ). ) to select - If user want to set the motion detection of channel 1, use the direction button ( the CHANNEL item and change the the value of the channel number. And then use the direction button ( ), select the SENSITIVITY and AREA. Each channel, user can select the SENSITIVITY and AREA and change the value individually. ACTION : BEEP + OSD, OSD, OFF SENSITIVITY : HIGH, LOW, MEDIUM AREA : FULL, OFF, 1~13 [OFF : Not setup any perceive location. Motion Detection is not work]

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Digital Video Recorder 7. CAMERA NAME To set the CAMERA NAME, press the MENU button to display the Menu. - Use the direction button ( ) to select the CAMERA NAME. - Press the ENTER button to display the CAMERA NAME menu on the screen. User can insert the Camera Name (8 characters) on the screen for display. CAMERA NAME

DISPLAY CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

ON CAMERA1 CAMERA2 CAMERA3 CAMERA4

MENU : EXIT SELECT :

ENTER : SUB MENU DATA :

Characters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 [-]* ()+,_./: =\ is blank. To display camera name on the screen, use the direction button to On or Off. To set the camera name of Camera 1, use the direction button ( - Press the ENTER button to select CH 1. - To select the position of character, use the direction button ( - Use the direction button ( ) to change the value of the item. Press the MENU button to exit the programming mode. ) to select the CH 1. ).

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Digital Video Recorder 8. DISPLAY SETUP To set the DISPLAY mode, press the MENU button to display the Menu. - Use the direction button ( ) to select the DISPLAY SETUP. - Press the ENTER button to display the Display Setup menu on the screen. DISPLAY SETUP AUTO SWITCH PIP POSITION PIP MAIN PIP SUB 1 PIP SUB 2 CAMERA ADJUST CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR HUE 01S T/L (1 PIP) CH1 CH2 CH3 CH1 50 50 50 50

CAMERA ADJUSMENT You can adjust camera condition by this function. The first step Select the camera number. The second step Adjust camera condition.

MENU : EXIT SELECT :

ENTER : SUB MENU DATA : ) to select the AUTO ).

To set the dwell time of Auto switching, use the direction button ( SWITCH. - To change the auto switching time, use the direction button ( Auto Switching Time Mode : 1~60sec To set the PIP Mode, use the direction button ( Use the direction button ( )

) to change the value of the item.

AUTO SWITCH : 01~60 S PIP POSITION : B/R (Bottom Right), T/L (Top Left), T/R (Top Right), B/L (Bottom Left), B (Bottom), T (Top), L (Left), R (Right) Press the MENU button to exit the programming mode.

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Digital Video Recorder 9. PAN/TILT SETUP These are installed several kinds of Protocol of Rx-receiver or Speed Dome Camera. If user installs Pan/Tilt Driver or Speed Dome Camera, user has the same protocol name in this menu. To set the pan/tilt drive, press the MENU button to display the Menu. - Use the direction button ( , ) to select the Pan/Tilt Setup. - Press the ENTER button to display the Pan/Tilt Setup menu on the monitor. PAN TILT SETUP

DRX-502A CAMERA ID

ON 01

MENU : EXIT SELECT :

ENTER : SUB MENU DATA : ).

To select the Pan/Tilt Driver, use the direction button ( To change ON or OFF, use the direction button (
DRX-502A : Speed Dome Camera

).

Video Channel CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

ID Number 001 002 003 004

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Digital Video Recorder To test Pan/Tilt in Live Mode - Push the Pan, Tilt, Focus, Camera Zoom, Pan Auto button - Push the CH Number, then screen shifts to the channel in full screen mode. - Push Up/Down/Left/Right button or Shuttle ring to control the Pan/Tilt Driver or Speed Dome Camera. Please set the ID Number of Pan Tilt Zoom Camera or Speed Dome Camera as below Video Channel CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 ID Number 001 002 003 004

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Digital Video Recorder 10. SYSTEM INFORMATION To set and check the HDD and System other information, press the MENU button to display the menu. - Use the direction button ( , ) to select the SYSTEM INFORMATION. - Press the ENTER button to display the Information menu on the monitor. SYSTEM INFORMATION
HDD Size Information

HDD INFO OSD HDD OVERWRITE HDD FORMAT FACTORY SET MASTER TOTAL SIZE MASTER USED SIZE SLAVE TOTAL SIZE SLAVE USED SIZE SOFTWARE VERSION

ON OFF

Master Total Size : Total HDD Size (DVR has auto detect HDD function.) Master Used Size: A part of used HDD size

: 038.930 GB : 019.562 GB : 019.367 GB : 019.000 GB : VER.*.*

Slave Total Size : Total HDD Size (DVR has auto detect HDD function.) Slave Used Size : A part of used HDD size

MENU : EXIT SELECT :

ENTER : SUB MENU DATA :

,

To display remains HDD space information on the screen, use the direction button ( select the HDD Info OSD. - To select ON or OFF, use the direction button ( ).

) to

To set HDD overwrite when HDD was full with recording data, use the direction button ( to select the HDD OVERWRITE item. ). To select ON or OFF, use the direction button ( If user select ON automatically, DVR will overwrite HDD after filling it up. To delete the all of the data on Search List, use the direction button ( FORMAT. ). To select YES or NO, use the direction button ( To setting the DVR default data, use the direction button ( And then, use the ENTER button. Press the MENU button to exit the programming mode.
, ,

) to select the HDD

) to select the FACTORY SET.

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Chapter 3 System Operation

This product can record video signal of asynchronous up to 4. Connect cameras, monitor, audio equipment and power cord to DVR system. (DVR system connection refer to installation section) Press the POWER button on the rear of the DVR to Turn on the system. Video signal from all 4 cameras display on the screen.

Live Mode

The each cameras name is displayed on the screen, depending on the setting of the Camera Name menu. The time and data is displyed on the screen, defending on the setting of the Date/Time Setup menu. The HDD information OSD is displayed on the screen, depending on the setting of the Information menu. HDD 05% refers to Used HDD, even if HDD is overwriting. If there is loss video signal, VIDEO LOSS appears on the screen.

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Zoom Mode
You can operate the ZOOM button in full screen mode. You cannot operate the ZOOM button when a menu or search list are displayed on the monitor. The button doesnt work when DVR is in Auto mode and Freeze mode. 1. Display the Zoom area box by pressing the ZOOM button. , 2. Move the zoom area box to the desired position by pressing direction buttons . [ , 3. Press the ZOOM button to make the picture twice as large as the original picture size. 4. To exit the zoom picture on the screen, press the ZOOM button.

Multi-Screen Mode
You can change the display type PIP, Quad and Auto Sequence. Press the M-SCREEN button, you can switch Display mode. PIP Auto Sequence) (Quad In Auto Sequence mode, you can switch channel. (Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4) Dwell time of each channel is depending on the setting of the Auto Switch sub menu of Display Setup.

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Recording Mode
1. Normal Recording - Press the RECORD button, the REC indicator lights on and REC signs will appear. - If there is loss video signal during recording, LOSS appear on the screen, however, recording is still processing. - Recording Mode : EACH or QUAD EACH mode : 7.5 fps (NTSC) / Channel, 6.25 fps (PAL) / Channel Quad mode : 30 fps (NTSC), 25 fps (PAL) 2. Schedule Recording Schedule Recording is depending on the setting of the Schedule Setup menu. 3. Event Recording Alarm recording Alarm recording depending on the setting of the Alarm Setup menu. Alarm recording commences upon either of the following conditions ; ALARM IN terminals is triggered by alarm sensor Camera detects motion If there is an alarm ; DVR begins alarm recording for all channels regardless of channel be detected. (When you set up the Camera of for specific channel on Menu, DVR begins alarm recording for all channels) An alarm index signal is automatically stored in memory when alarm recording begins. Refer to Playback section for reviewing the index search. If alarm recording stops, screen is changed to previous mode. Motion detection recording Motion detection recording is depending on the setting of the Motion Detection menu. When in the alarm recording mode, the DVR records for the entire alarm recording duration even if the end time specified in a schedule recording has been exceeded. Alarm recording also continues as long as motion is detected within the area established for motion detection. When motion stops, alarm recording continues for the time set in the Rec Time setting. When the HDD is full ; In case of Overwrite is Off, HDD Full message will be displayed and buzzer sounds. In case of Overwrite is On, HDD will be overwritten from beginning automatically.

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Playback Mode
1. Playback ( ) and Pause ( ) 1) Press the PLAY ( )/PAUSE ( ) button, the display will be changed to EACH PLAY or QUAD accordingly. DVR begins to Playback at the start point of the lastest Recording sector. 2) Pressing button once again pauses the recorded video being played on screen. 2. FF ( ) Pressing the FF button increase the FF speed : 5x, 10x, 20x 3. REW ( ) The maximum and standard REW speed is 5x

Freeze Mode
1. In the live and quad screen mode, press FREEZE button at first and see the following instruction Press the Channel button (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4) during in live mode, that channel of video picture will be frozen. Each time you press the channel button ; channel freeze and display of number on screen will be active and inactive. Press FREEZE button to exit from freeze mode. In PIP mode, press the channel button which user want to freeze. 2. In the live and quad screen mode, press FREEZE button, video picture will be frozen. Press FREEZE button to exit from freeze mode.

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Search Mode
The DVR allows you to easily find section of recorded video using the Search feature. Press the SEARCH button and you will see the following options : 1. DATE/TIME SEARCH 2. EVENT SEARCH 3. TO THE BEGINNING 4. TO THE END 1) DATE/TIME SEARCH DATE/TIME SEARCH The First Step An example of DATE/TIME SEARCH is shown on the left. Simply press ENTER to view main selected piece of Video on the list.

01. 06/09 17:39 - 06/09 17:43 02. 06/09 18:10 - 06/09 18:13 . . .

ENTER : SUB MENU ZOOM : ERASE SELECT : PAGE :

DATE/TIME SEARCH

The Second Step Show a listing of recorded video on the main selected video.

START 2003/06/09 17:39:46 STOP 2003/06/09 17:43:13 2003/06/09 17:39

You can find video recorded on a specific date and time (Characters can be changeable)

ENTER : SUB MENU ZOOM : ERASE SELECT : PAGE : Note : The List can be recorded up to 100 items.

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Digital Video Recorder 2) EVENT SEARCH EVENT SEARCH Find Video recorded on a specific data. (M : Recorded by Motion A : Recorded by Alarm)

01. 2003/06/09 16:59:01 CH 1 M 02. 2003/06/09 18:40:34 CH 2 A . . .

ENTER : SUB MENU ZOOM : ERASE SELECT : PAGE : Note : The List can be recorded up to 100 items. 3) TO THE BEGINNING Play from the oldest recorded piece of Video 4) TO THE END Play from the last recorded piece of Video

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System Configuration

CCTV Camera

Sensor (4EA)

Siren (2EA)

Speed Dome Camera

Zoom Dome Camera

CCTV Monitor Zoom Camera

SLAVE Monitor

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Appendix
Specification
TV Standard Camera Input Monitor Out IDE Interface Compression Method Pixel Resolution (Pixel) Max.Recording Rate Gray Sale Search Mode Recording Mode C O N T R O L Remote Control Motion Detection Alarm In Alarm Out Alarm Hold Time NTSC or PAL 4Ch CVBS 1.0Vp-p, 75 , Terminated, BNC, Auto-loop throughout 4EA CVBS : 1.0Vp-p, 75 , 1EA, BNC (Full, 4, PIP, PIP2) S-VHS : C-0.286Vp-p, 75 , 1EA, S-Jack, Mini Din Supports 2 HDD Modified M-JPEG Monitoring : 720 x 480 (NTSC), 720 x 576 (PAL) Recording : 640 x 224 (NTSC), 640 x 272 (PAL) Quad mode : 30 fps (NTSC), 25 fps (PAL) Each mode : 7.5 fps (NTSC) / Channel, 6.25 fps (PAL) / Channel 256 Seps Date, Time, Channel, Event Normal, Schedule, Event (Motion detection, Sensor alarm) 4Channel Real Time Motion Detection Sensitivity : 3 Steps for each Channel Area : Programmable motion detection area for each camera individually From External Alarm Devices : NO, NC, SE, 8EA Contact Relay, make contact initiates alarm 30 sec ~ 10 min IR Remote Control * Option Camera Pan/Tilt/Zoom control through RS-485 Channel Title : Each Channel indicates maximum 8 Character Date & Time : Year/Month/Date/Hour : Minute : Second (Year/Month/Date, Month/Date/Year, Date/Month/Year Selectable) Dwell Time : 1 sec ~ 60 sec (ROLL FREE) CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4... CH1 (Default Setting) Up to the 100 event (Alarm, Loss, Motion) 300mm(H) x 340mm(D) x 88mm(H) AC100 ~ 240V

Character

Auto Switching Alarm Log Dimmension Power Source

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Estimated Recording Time on 40GB HDD

Unit : Hours Recording Results in NTSC Format Video Signal Recording Mode Video Quallity Quad Mode NTSC Each Mode Super High Normal Super High Normal 30 fps 15 fps 18 24 29 32 45 56 36 48 58 64 90 112 7fps 72 96 116 128 180 224 6fps 76 96 120 124 180 236 1 fps 540 720 870 960 1,350 1,680 1 fps 475 600 750 775 1,125 1,475

Recording Results in PAL Format Video Signal Recording Mode Video Quallity Quad Mode PAL Each Mode Super High Normal Super High Normal

25 fps 12 fps 19 24 30 31 45 59 38 48 60 62 90 118

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Troubleshooting
There are unexpected situations when you are not able to use the system properly. Even through there can be a serious problem to the system in cases like these, most of the times it can be solved with a little emergency treatment. In case of a problem in the DVR system, please check the following details. When the Power Doesnt Go On. Check if the power plug is correctly connected. Images are not appearing on the monitor. Check the connection between camera and DVR. (Power and Video line) Check the connection beween DVR and monitor. No response when press the PLAY or PAUSE button. Check DVR on Record mode. Alarm recording does not response. Check the alarm connection. Check the alarm setup of menu. Motion Detection recording does not response. Check the Motion Detection in menu. When you catch abnormal picture on play back. In case you set the Quad Mode recording, video signal should be affected by Sensitive Brightness and Unstable signal. For these reasons, picture should be recorded and play back under bad condition. When you catch this case, please change the recording mode to EACH for best condition. Does not playback the picture during the play mode. Check DVR in the end of recorded data. Pan/Tilt/Zoom does not response. Check the data line [RS-485] between DVR and Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera. Check the ID number of the Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera. Select the Model Name in Pan/Tilt setup menu. - If you have checked the above details and still cannot settle the problem, please request for experts help from your dealer.

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