Mitsubishi Electric DX-TL 308E, 304E, 304EX Digital Recorder Installation Manual

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OTHERS
DIGITAL RECORDER
INSTALLATION MANUAL
MODEL
THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IS IMPORTANT TO YOU. PLEASE READ IT BEFORE USING YOUR DIGITAL RECORDER.
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Before use
How to use this manual
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About this manual
The manual of this recorder consists of the following two
manuals.
Installation Manual (this manual)
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This manual describes connections of devices as well as
functional settings and operations to use this recorder.
This manual mainly describes operating procedures carried
out by the mouse.
User's Manual
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This manual is for operators of this recorder and describes
the operating procedures for the basic functions only.
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Symbols
Tips
(Reference for operation)
Shows information to be referred to when you operate this
recorder.
Notice (Point to be noted)
Shows information to be noted when you operate this
recorder.
(Reference page)
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Shows the sections and pages to be referred to.
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Troubleshooting
See "Troubleshooting" (
appropriate measures.
) pages 125 to 127) and take
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Note
The illustration in this manual shows an example of DXTL308E.
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How to locate information in this manual
You can find desired information in this manual using the
following methods.
Table of contents Æ
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) Pages 5 to 7
Reference page Æ Shown in the texts.
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How to locate setting items
When you first set up the recorder, you can configure the
minimum required settings using the Setup Wizard.
• Language setting
• Clock setting
• HDD configuration
• Recording setting
When you configure these settings manually or configure
other settings, find desired functions and pages describing
those functions using the following methods.
Search based on the function you want to use
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) pages 5 to 7).
See the table of contents (
Search for the setting method for the connected
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device
See the reference pages shown by the descriptions of
page 24).
the devices in "Connections" (
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Search based on the items displayed on the screen
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See the reference pages shown by the descriptions of
page 22).
the displayed items in "Screen display" (
Search from the quick menu list
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You can find the setup menus and recording setting
menus as well as their setting items in the quick menu
pages 46 to 49 and pages 92 to 98.
lists on
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In addition, you can find the factory default setting of
each setting item, too.
Using these lists, you can keep records of your settings
and review them later.
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Setup procedure
Start here when you first set
up the recorder.
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Connect the recorder.
Connect the cameras, monitors, and sensors to the recorder. Configure the settings of the connected devices referring to the reference pages
shown in the descriptions of the devices in "Connections" on
page 24.
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Turn on the recorder.
Turn on the main switch on the rear of the recorder. After checking the POWER indicator goes out, press the POWER button on the front panel of
the recorder.
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Select whether or not to use the Setup Wizard.
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When you turn on the recorder first time, the Setup Wizard is activated.
"Setup Wizard" on pages 32 and 33.
Using the Setup Wizard, you can set the following items automatically according to the displayed menus.
z Language setting
The language used for the menu screen is selected.
z Clock setting
z HDD configuration
All the connected HDDs are registered as Main device. For details of the HDD configuration, see
pages 34 to 37.
z Recording setting
The settings for normal recording are configured. For details of the recording, see
pages 44 to 55.
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When using the
Setup Wizard
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When not using the
Setup Wizard
Run the Setup Wizard.
Set the items shown above according to the displayed menus.
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(To change the settings
made by the Setup
Wizard)
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As
needed
Change the settings made by the
Setup Wizard.
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Make the minimum required settings
manually.
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Language setting
Page 99
Clock setting
Page 99
Pages 34 to 37
HDD configuration
Recording setup
Pages 44 to 55
To manually change the settings made by the Setup Wizard:
z Language setting
Page 99
z Clock setting
Page 99
z HDD configuration
Pages 34 to 37
z Recording setup
Pages 44 to 55
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Start here when you change the
settings of the recorder already
set up.
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As
needed
Make other settings.
How to search for necessary settings
Refer to "How to locate setting items" on the left
page, and find the pages describing the functions
and settings you want to use and configure the
necessary settings.
Make the necessary settings according to your desired recording operation.
For example,
z To carry out timer recording. Æ Timer program setting
pages 62 to 65
z To use the mirroring mode. Æ Mirroring setting
page 35
pages 108 and 109
z To control the recorder from the personal computer. Æ Communication setting
z To control the camera. Æ PTZ camera setting
page 110
z To restrict the recorder's functions by the password lock. Æ Password setting
pages 111 to 114
z To make settings of screen display and rear terminals. Æ Setup menu
pages 92 to 110
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Check the setup condition.
By executing recording, playback, search, and copy, check that the recorder has been set up correctly.
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Major features
This digital recorder is able to record images captured by up to 8 (DX-TL308E)/4 (DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX) surveillance
cameras and audio received by microphone to its hard disk. The recorder is equipped with the function to search for desired
scenes by specifying the recording dates as well as the simultaneous recording/playback function that allows playback even
during recording. In addition, using the split display function to display up to 8 (DX-TL308E)/4 (DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX)
camera images on one screen, you can view more than one monitored area at the same time. This recorder facilitates to
configure a monitoring system for constant surveillance.
Realizing long-term recording
By reducing the size of recorded video data using the newly developed video compression engine (MEPG 4 system), the
writing capacity of HDD can be saved about 50% (compared with our conventional models). In addition, this recorder is
designed to connect external HDD to expand its HDD capacity up to 8 TB (when using optionally available DX-ZD6UE). Due
to this, you can construct a long-term recording system to store data for 2 years, for example.
Simple operation and USB mouse connectable
By connecting a separately available USB mouse to the serial bus terminal on the recorder, you can easily control the
recorder and setting menus. For frequently used functions such as search and copy, the simple operation menu allows you
to operate them by simple procedure. This recorder is equipped with the on-screen help function. By clicking the help icon or
pressing the HELP button, you can view various information such as operation procedures on the screen.
"One touch copy" for easy copying with one button press
The recorder is equipped with the function to copy still playback images to a USB memory device set in the recorder or a
disc in an external drive with one button press. You can select still images or moving images to copy. When selecting moving
images, you can specify the recording duration.
XGA output terminal integrated (DX-TL308E/DX-TL304EX only)
You can connect a general PC display monitor to this terminal to use it as a surveillance monitor.
Motion detection search function
By designating certain areas such as doors and windows shown in recorded images as detection target areas, you can
search for recorded data containing scenes having variation (or motion) in those areas and display the beginning of such
data. This function is useful, for example, in searching for intruders into deserted places or scenes where someone painted
graffiti on the wall.
Personal information protection function
By setting passwords, you can classify the recorder operations into 3 levels. You can set a password for deleting data from
HDD to protect them from unauthorized access or to use this function as misuse prevention. The recorder is equipped with
the function to prohibit playback of data recorded before the number of days you specify (auto expiration setting), which
facilitates data management according to your operation standard regarding the data storage period.
Alarm notification of intrusion and system errors
When an alarm signal is input to the recorder from external body sensors or when an error is detected in the system,
the recorder notifies the designated personal computer via TCP/IP command or e-mail. The recorder is also capable of
transferring the alarm-recorded images that is triggered by an external alarm signal to the designated FTP server.
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countries.
All other company and product names appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.
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Contents
Before use ...................................................................... 2
How to use this manual...............................................2
About this manual ....................................................2
Symbols ...................................................................2
Troubleshooting .......................................................2
Note .........................................................................2
How to locate information in this manual .................2
How to locate setting items ................................2
Setup procedure ..........................................................3
Major features ................................................................ 4
Contents ......................................................................... 5
Order of recording and playback of the internal
and external HDDs registered as Main device
....................................................................34
Registering the internal HDDs ...............................35
Mirroring ...........................................................35
Registering external HDDs ....................................36
Checking the registered devices ............................37
Setting the repeat recording and partition of Main
device <Main HDD setting> ......................................38
Setting the repeat recording...................................38
Setting the partition ................................................39
Viewing images
Viewing images captured by the cameras ................ 40
Caution and care ........................................................... 8
Multiplexer function...................................................40
Note............................................................................... 15
Single screen display .............................................40
Open source software ...............................................15
Split screen display ................................................40
Sequential display ..................................................40
MPEG-4 patent ...........................................................15
Major operations and their functions ........................ 16
Switching Output A and B ......................................41
Operating the DIGITAL ZOOM button ....................41
Front view ...................................................................16
Triplex playback ....................................................42
Front view (inside of door)........................................18
Controlling the cameras ............................................. 43
Rear view ....................................................................20
Controlling the cameras using the menus ..............43
Screen display ...........................................................22
Connections
Connections ................................................................. 24
Connecting CCTV cameras, monitors, and sensors
.........................................................................24
Recording
Recording ..................................................................... 44
Recording methods ...................................................44
Recording types.........................................................44
Before making recording settings ...........................45
Connection for alarm recording ...............................25
Playback during recording .....................................45
Cable clamping ..........................................................26
Procedure of configuration of recording settings ..46
Connecting an analog VCR.......................................26
Optional products ......................................................26
Making recording settings automatically <Auto setting>
.........................................................................50
Recommended products...........................................26
Camera check ..................................................50
Caution for connecting additional hard disk units
Define the normal recording cycle ....................50
Confirm the recording settings .........................50
.........................................................................27
Installing the recorder in a vertical position ...........27
Menu settings/Device registration
Apply new settings ...........................................50
Making recording settings manually <Manual setting>
.........................................................................51
How to set the menus ................................................. 28
Recording A to D ....................................................51
Displaying the menus................................................28
Picture size .......................................................51
Operating the menus .................................................29
Picture quality and FPS ....................................52
Closing the menus.....................................................29
Alarm camera setting .......................................53
Alarm input/output ............................................54
Using the mouse operation screen ..........................30
Supplementary explanations on recording
Using the Setup Wizard .............................................. 32
Making the minimum required settings
automatically <Setup Wizard> ...............................32
Registering the devices .............................................. 34
Setting Main, Copy, and Archive devices
<HDD registration> ...................................................34
Cautions for using external devices .................34
Hookup and operation setting of HDDs............34
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Beginning
settings .......................................................54
Supplementary explanations on preliminary
recording ....................................................55
Emergency recording settings <EMR recording> ............56
Supplementary explanations on emergency
recording ....................................................57
Motion detection settings <Motion detection> ..................58
Cautions on motion detection setting ...............59
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Contents (continued)
Audio recording settings <Audio recording> ....................60
Communication
Stopping alarm input .................................................61
Using the communication functions ......................... 80
Manual recording .......................................................61
Communication functions of this recorder .............80
Before starting manual recording .....................61
Restrictions on network users ................................80
Timer recording settings <Timer program> ......................62
When timer programs overlap ..........................65
Bandwidth control ..................................................80
Cautions in communicating by the Web browser or
Playback
Playback ....................................................................... 66
Selecting the playback device <Device selection> ...........66
Playing back recorded data ......................................66
Search
Searching for images you want to view .................... 68
Searching for the oldest recorded data
<Start point search> ..................................................68
on multiple screens ..........................................80
Communication by Web browser .............................80
PC system requirements........................................80
Connections ...........................................................81
Login ......................................................................81
Notes on the Main Menu ..................................81
Viewing live images ...............................................82
Playing back recorded images ...............................83
Searching for the latest recorded data
<End point search> ...................................................68
Searching recorded images ...................................83
Searching for images by designating date and
Setting the searching conditions .............................69
Searching images based on the designated date and
time .............................................................83
Searching for images using the alarm list ........83
time <Time date search> ..........................................70
Setting the Main Menu ...........................................84
Searching from the alarm list <Alarm list search> ............70
Changing user settings ....................................84
Setting the titles of the recorder and cameras .85
Copying images registered in the alarm list .....71
Searching for images with motion <MD search> ..........72
Searching for images using various playback
functions ................................................................. 73
Forward/rewind playback .......................................73
Frame-by-frame playback ......................................73
Reverse playback ..................................................73
Changing the playback rate ...................................73
Playing back the latest recorded image .................73
Caution in various playback functions ..............73
Searching for bookmarked images............................ 74
Registering a bookmark ............................................74
Searching for bookmarked images ..........................74
Copy
Copying recorded data ............................................... 75
One-touch copy .........................................................75
E-mail setup .....................................................86
FTP notification setup.......................................88
Connection mode setup ...................................89
Clock setup ......................................................90
Logout ....................................................................90
E-mail notification......................................................91
FTP notification ..........................................................91
Communication by the viewing/communication
software ..........................................................91
Others
Various settings ........................................................... 92
How to display the Setup menu .............................92
Quick reference chart for the Setup menu .............92
How to use the quick reference chart for the
Setup menu ................................................92
Copying data by specifying the copy range ...........75
Settings of the present time and menu language
<Clock and language> ...............................................99
Setting the copy conditions ....................................75
Clock setting .....................................................99
Copying data by specifying the start time and data
size ...................................................................76
Language setting..............................................99
Copying data by specifying the end time and data
size ...................................................................76
Copying data by specifying the start time and end
Settings related to the warning display and rear
terminals <Warning display · EXT terminal setting> .........99
Warning display • Buzzer • Call-out 1 ....................99
Remain .............................................................99
time ..................................................................77
Button sound ..................................................100
Caution in copying data....................................77
Start alarm recording ......................................100
Communication ..............................................100
Archiving data ............................................................78
Copying data from the recorder to videotape .........79
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PC viewing/communication software ...............80
Cautions regarding the same setting items displayed
Warning display • Buzzer • Call-out 2 ..................100
Changing the lock mode from the password lock to
Mode-out 1 and 2 ...........................................101
Remain 1 and 2 ..............................................101
simple lock .....................................................114
Changing the operation restriction level...............114
Event terminal ......................................................102
Protecting recorded data .......................................... 115
On-screen display settings <Information display setting>
.......................................................................102
Protecting recorded data ........................................115
Clock display mode and location .........................102
Checking the protected data ..................................115
Disabling data protection........................................115
Recorder status and title display ..........................102
Camera number and title display .........................103
Deleting recorded data.............................................. 116
Use the transparent menu ...................................103
Deleting recorded data ............................................116
Multiplexer settings <Multiplexer setting> ........................104
Output A/Output B ................................................104
Reducing the load on the HDD ................................. 117
Copy Output A settings ...................................104
4-split screen and 9-split screen ....................104
Sequential display ..........................................104
Alarm display .......................................................104
Stopping the rotation of HDD that is not in use for
recording <HDD sleep mode> ...............................117
Displaying the device information ........................... 118
Checking the registered devices and recorded data
Covert camera .....................................................105
area ................................................................118
XGA output (DX-TL308E/DX-TL304EX only).......105
Displaying the <Device information> screen........118
Settings related to playback
<Setting the playback functions> ..................................105
Activate repeat playback ................................105
Displaying the Main device information ...............118
Displaying the Copy device information ...............118
Displaying the Archive device information ...........118
Display a playback image in field ...................106
Displaying the system log ........................................ 119
Image originality check play ...........................106
Displaying the system log ......................................119
Auto expiration on the specified date .............106
Settings related to the menus
<Loading/saving/initializing the menu settings> ..................107
Load the menu settings ..................................107
Save the menu settings ..................................107
Initialize the menu settings .............................107
Settings related to communication
<Communication setting> ..........................................108
RS-232C setting...................................................108
LAN setting ..........................................................108
Function against power failure ................................ 120
Power failure compensation circuit ......................120
Power failure recovery recording .........................120
Record of turning-off of the MAIN switch on the rear
panel ..............................................................120
RESET button ......................................................120
Operation examples
Operation examples .................................................. 121
Operation example 1 ...............................................121
LAN service port settings ...............................108
Operation example 2 ...............................................122
E-mail notification - Address setting ...............108
IP alarm notification - Address setting ............109
Operation example 3 ...............................................123
FTP transmission settings ..............................109
PTZ camera setting..............................................110
Restricting the operations of the recorder.............. 111
Simple lock ............................................................... 111
Enabling the simple lock ................................ 111
Disabling the simple lock ................................ 111
Password lock.......................................................... 111
Registering a password .......................................112
Enabling the password lock .................................112
Disabling the password lock ................................112
Password for restricting operations
(Levels 1 to 3) ...........................................112
Password lock for HDD protection .................113
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Mode-out • Remaining capacity ...........................101
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 124
Checking the status of the recorder <Self-check> ......124
Error indications ........................................................ 128
Warning indication and call-out signal output
..................................................................128
Glossary/Specifications
Glossary ..................................................................... 132
Specifications ............................................................ 133
Caution in installing multiple recorders in an EIA rack
............................................................................... 134
Changing a password ..........................................113
Password for restricting operations
(Levels 1 to 3) ...........................................113
Password for HDD protection .........................113
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Caution and care
HEAVY OBJECTS SHOULD NEVER BE PLACED ON THE UNIT (E.G., MONITOR)
NEVER TOUCH OR INSERT ANY OBJECT INSIDE THE UNIT
Touching the inside of the cabinet or inserting foreign objects of any kind through ventilation holes not only creates a safety
hazard but can also cause extensive damage.
PROTECT THE POWER CORD
Damage to the power cord may cause fire or shock hazard. If the power cord is damaged, turn OFF the MAIN switch and
carefully unplug the cord by holding the main plug.
If this unit is moved with the power on status, the built-in HDD may be damaged. Confirm that more than one minute have
passed since the power cord and the connecting cords were disconnected, then move this unit.
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD DURING A LONG ABSENCE
Turn off the power and unplug the power cord during a long absence.
MAINTAIN GOOD VENTILATION
Do not obstruct the many ventilation holes on the unit. For maximum ventilation, leave some space around the unit and place
the unit on a hard level surface only, and ensure it is not covered during use. Heavy objects should never be placed on the
unit.
WHEN NOT IN USE
When not in use, always turn OFF the MAIN switch.
CABINET CARE
Never use petroleum-based cleaners. Clean with a soft cloth moistened with soap and water and wipe dry.
PVC cables or leads should not be left in contact with the cabinet surface for long periods.
INSTALLATION LOCATION
For excellent performance and lasting reliability install in a location that is:1. Well ventilated, out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat.
2. A solid vibration-free surface.
3. Free from high humidity, excessive dust and away from magnetic fields.
4. Please ensure that the ventilation fan located on the unit’s back panel is not blocked.
UNSUITABLE LOCATIONS
Placing the unit in the following places might shorten the product life:
• Extremely cold places, such as refrigerated warehouses and ice houses
• Places where excessive hydrogen sulfide is likely to be generated, such as hot-springs areas
• Places or locations with salt air environment.
THIS EQUIPMENT DOES NOT PROVIDE CONNECTION FOR USED WITH OUTDOOR OR CABLE DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEMS.
NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
DO NOT PLACE HEAVY OBJECT ON THIS UNIT.
DO NOT STEP ONTO THIS UNIT.
The unit may drop or fall by losing its balance. It may cause injury or failure of the unit.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED.
MAINS LEAD CONNECTION
The mains lead on this Unit is fitted with a non-rewireable mains plug, incorporating a 5A fuse. If you need to replace
the fuse, use a 5A fuse approved by BSI or ASTA to BS 1362, ensuring you refit the fuse cover. If the mains plug is not
suitable for the sockets in your home, and you require to remove the plug, remove the fuse, cut off the plug then dispose
of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible electric shock hazard. To refit a new plug, follow these instructions; Greenand-yellow: Earth, Blue: Neutral and Brown: Live. As the colours in the mains lead of this Unit may not correspond with
the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.
• The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the
letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
• The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
black.
• The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
red.
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This unit complies with the requirements of the EC Directive 2004/108/EC, “EMC Directive” and 2006/95/EC, “Low
Voltage Directive”. The requirements for the susceptibility according to EN 55024 and the requirements for interference
according to EN 55022 are observed for the operation on residential areas, business, light industrial premises and
in small scale enterprises, inside as well as outside of the building. All places of operation are characterised by their
connection to the public low voltage power supply system. This unit is manufactured in accordance with EN 60950-1.
Warning
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
Note: This symbol mark is for EU countries only.
This symbol mark is according to the directive 2002/96/EC Article 10 Information for users and Annex IV,
and/or to the directive 2006/66/EC Article 20 Information for end-users and Annex II.
Your MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which
can be recycled and/or reused.
This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be
disposed of separately from your household waste.
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol shown above, this chemical symbol means that the battery or
accumulator contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration. This will be indicated as follows:
Hg: mercury (0,0005%), Cd: cadmium (0,002%), Pb: lead (0,004%)
In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic products, batteries and
accumulators.
Please, dispose of this equipment, batteries and accumulators correctly at your local community waste collection/
recycling centre.
Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!
About the hard disk drive (HDD)
• This unit is equipped with HDD, which is a very delicate device. Therefore, handle this unit carefully.
• Don't expose this unit to vibrations and shocks. It may be damaged when exposed to vibrations and shocks especially
during power-on or access to the HDD.
• Don't unplug the power cord during recording/playback or power-on.
• This unit is equipped with a system that automatically resumes and continues recording in the event of a minor failure
in the HDD or other components during recording. However, depending on the type of a failure in the HDD, this unit
may not able to continue recording. For early detection of failures, it is recommended to have this unit inspected every
year.
• In the event of a fault in the HDD, replace it immediately. For replacement of the HDD, please contact your Mitsubishi
dealer. (To replace the HDD, it is required to stop recording.)
• Use recommended HDD only. For HDD supported by this unit, please contact your Mitsubishi dealer.
• When the HDD is replaced, the recorded data are deleted. To ensure stable operation of this unit, the firmware may be
updated from time to time. The recorded data may be deleted in such a case.
• When you dispose of or transfer this unit, handle the video data stored in HDD carefully and take all responsibilities
related to the disposal or transfer.
• In the event of a failure in the HDD during normal recording or mirroring, this unit may not be able to resume recording
after rebooted, depending on the failure condition.
• When you enable the mirroring function while the recorded data are stored in the HDD, the recorded data are deleted.
• When you delete the data, the recorded images cannot be played back any more.
• It is recommended to check regularly that the recorded data are played back correctly.
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Caution and care (continued)
Installation location and handling
• Before you first use this unit, supply power to it for at least 48 hours to charge the built-in backup battery so that the
built-in power compensator circuit can be activated. When the battery isn't charged sufficiently, the built-in clock may
go wrong or the unit may not able to recover in case of a power failure.
• Don't plug this unit and high current devices (such as copier and air conditioning) into the same wall socket.
• Place this unit on a level and stable surface. When it is used on an unstable surface, a failure may be caused.
• Don't remove the outer covering of this unit.
• Don't place this unit close to other devices. They may interfere with each other, disturbing video and audio.
• Don't place this unit on a heat source. In addition, don't place this unit near a heat source because this unit has
ventilation openings in its side and bottom. Otherwise the inside temperature may rise, causing a failure.
• When this unit is placed on or under the monitor, a failure may be caused, such as image disturbance.
• Don't place a strong magnetic object near this unit. It may affect the images adversely and cause loss of recorded
data.
• Don't expose this unit to volatile substances such as insecticide or don't leave this unit in contact with rubber or plastic
products for a long time. Otherwise the surface of the product may deteriorate or the coating may come off.
• When this unit is placed directly on the waxed floor, the adhesion may increase between the floor and the non-slip
rubber pads on the bottom of the product, causing the floor coating to come off or be colored.
• The HDD and cooling fans are motor-driven parts. To ensure stable recording, it is recommended to replace them
every 30,000 hours of use as a guide assuming that the ambient operating temperature is 25°C. When replacing HDD,
also replace the vibration-proof rubbers at the screwed areas. (Note that this period is just for a guide of replacement
interval and isn't intended to guarantee the lifetime of the parts. They may be broken earlier because of shocks applied
to the product and ambient operating temperature.)
• Be sure to use this unit within the allowable ambient temperature range (5° to 40°C) and humidity range (80% or less).
When you use the unit out of this temperature range, the internal parts may be adversely affected or a malfunction
may occur. In addition, when the temperature rises high, the characteristics of the HDD may deteriorate or its lifetime
may be shortened. When you use the unit in a low temperature environment, supply it with power for at least 10
minutes before use.
• Clean the product regularly to prevent the ventilation openings from being covered by dust.
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Precautions for rack-mounting
• When mounting this unit in a rack, ensure that the temperature inside the rack doesn't rise to 40°C or higher. When
installing a rack, you are recommended to install fans to keep the temperature inside the rack 30°C or lower.
• Don't install a device that becomes hot under this unit. Otherwise the inside temperature may rise, causing a failure.
• Don't give a shock to all HDD devices in the rack.
• Before taking this unit in or out of the rack, be sure to turn off HDD devices being energized in the rack.
• Don't place this unit near a device that generates vibrations.
Changing installation location
• When moving this unit, be sure to turn off the MAIN switch, make sure that the unit is completely stopped, and then
unplug the power cord. When this unit is exposed to excessive shock while being energized, the internal electronic
parts or HDD may be damaged. Be careful especially while the power indicator or access indicator is blinking.
• Don't move this unit for at least one minute after you turn off the power. Even after the power is turned off, the disc
in the HDD keeps rotating by inertia for a while and the head is in an unstable state. This unit in such state is more
vulnerable to vibrations and shocks than while being energized. Be careful not to give this unit even a slight shock for
at least one minute after turning off the power. Wait at least one minute for the disc to stop, and then you can move the
product.
• When moving this unit, cover it with shock absorbers to prevent shocks to the inside.
• When placing this unit on a floor, lay it gently on a soft mat or cloth.
Maintenance
• Gently wipe dirt off the cabinet with a soft cloth.
• When dirt persists, clean it off using a cloth soaked in water-diluted neutral detergent and wrung well and then wipe
dry.
• When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow its instructions.
• Don't use solvent such as benzene and thinner. Otherwise the surface of the product may deteriorate or the coating
may come off.
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Caution and care (continued)
Notes for constructing a surveillance system using this unit
• This unit can be controlled by external devices via the external connector, RS-232C connector, or LAN connector.
In addition, external devices can be controlled via the external connector, RS422 connector, or RS-232C connector.
These functions allow this unit to flexibly support an advanced security system. However, depending on the settings
of this unit or connection or combination with external devices, this unit or externally connected devices may operate
wrongly, causing adverse effects on the entire surveillance system.
• When constructing a surveillance system using this unit, you are recommended to check its operation by connecting or
combining it with other devices in advance.
• Don't use the alarm function of this unit for the purpose of making serious decisions or for applications involving human
lives.
• When this unit becomes unable to recognize an external device in recording because of a power failure, voltage drop,
or other failure, the recording point may move to the HDD inside this unit or other HDD. To prevent such symptom, it is
recommended to use an uninterrupted power supply or other similar device.
• When you unplug the power cord or turn off the breaker during recording, the HDD may be broken or recorded data
may become unable to be played back. When you turn on and off the breaker every day, program the timer recording
to be performed while the breaker is on and don't turn off the breaker during recording.
• When the user or any third party uses external devices wrongly, or external devices are affected by electric noise or
they are damaged or repaired, the saved data may be lost. Mitsubishi doesn't take any responsibility for damages
related to such data loss.
• By connecting external HDDs to this unit, you can expand the memory or use them as a copy device. However, when
you perform recording, playback, or copy at a high rate using this unit, recording or playback data dropout or other
failure may occur depending on the connected device because of slow data transfer or slow response. Be sure to
check for such failure before starting the practical operation of the unit.
• Don't use the function to control the powers of external devices using the bus power of this unit.
• External devices you want to use may not be suitable for the intended application of this unit. For details, you are
recommended to contact your Mitsubishi dealer.
• When connecting external devices, be sure to secure the connected cables using the supplied clamp bands. When the
cables are disconnected or not connected firmly, the system may become unstable or images may not be recorded.
• Don't disconnect the cables while this unit is running. Otherwise a failure may be caused.
For important recordings
• Be sure to perform test recording before starting the practical operation of this unit, and also check regularly that the
recording is performed correctly according to the settings during the practical operation.
• Mitsubishi doesn't compensate for data not recorded or not played back correctly because of a failure occurring in this
unit or connected devices during the use of this unit.
• As a preparation for unexpected breakdown or accident, you are recommended to make regular backups of important
recordings. Though digital signals don't deteriorate, playback or recording may become impossible because of aging
deterioration of discs depending on the storage conditions.
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Copyright
• This unit records data digitally. Therefore, exercise caution in recording video images protected by copyright.
Recording time and product warranty
• Estimated recording time displayed on the menu screen is a continuous recordable time calculated in terms of the
functional operation, not a product warranty period. In addition, they are not a warranty period of the operational
reliability of the parts and components used in the unit.
Motion detection function
• Motion detection function in this unit may malfunction depending on the input condition of the video signal. If you
connect this unit to a system that issues an alarm using the motion detection function, take care to avoid such
malfunction. When the motion detection function malfunctions, connect another sensor to the ALARM IN terminal on
the rear of this unit.
Supplied power cord
• The supplied power cord is designed for this unit only. Don't use this cord for other products.
Network
• It is recommended to confirm with your network administrator about the network settings in advance.
• As this unit is operated through network, you may suffer from damage as follows.
(1) Leakage or drain of information through this unit.
(2) Unauthorized operation of this unit by malicious third parties.
(3) Disturbance or deactivation of this unit by malicious third parties.
To prevent damage listed above, take sufficient network security measures on your own responsibility.
• Set a network password that cannot be easily guessed by third parties. In addition, change the password regularly.
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Caution and care (continued)
Disclaimer
• Mitsubishi assumes no responsibility or makes no compensation for operation error of your surveillance system, loss
of recorded data, or other damages or losses due to a failure in this unit. In no event will Mitsubishi repair, restore, or
reproduce recorded data.
• In no event will Mitsubishi assume responsibility or liability for the following:
(1) Disassembly, repair, or alteration of this unit by the user or installer.
(2) Failure or breakdown in or damage to this unit resulting from misuse or careless handling by the user or installer.
(3) Inconvenience or damages resulting from inability to display or record images or to operate the unit's functions
correctly due to any reason or cause including breakdown or failure in this unit.
(4) Failure in this unit due to combination with other equipment manufactured by a third party, or inconvenience or
damages resulting from such failure.
(5) Inconvenience, damages, or claims arising out of breakdown in this unit or loss of recorded video data due to
replacement of the built-in HDD by the user or installer.
(6) Inconvenience or damages arising out of breakdown in this unit or inability to display or record images due to
natural disaster including earthquake and storm.
(7) Inconvenience, damages, or claims arising out of breakdown in the built-in HDD or loss of recorded video data
due to impact or vibration or environmental factors such as temperature at the installation site.
(8) Demand for damages or claim of infringement of privacy on the ground that the video monitored or recorded by
the user become public or are used for any purpose other than surveillance for whatever reason.
(9) Incidental, special, or consequential damages arising directly or indirectly related to this unit.
(10) Failure caused by any program created based on the command data provided by Mitsubishi, or inconvenience,
damages, or losses resulting from such failure.
• This unit is intended for recording and playback of video monitored by cameras. Mitsubishi doesn't assure that this unit
is capable of preventing crimes.
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Open source software
Thank you for purchasing Mitsubishi digital recorder DX-TL308E/DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX (hereinafter referred to as
“Product”). Before using this Product, please be sure to read the Software License Agreement on page 11 of the user's
manual with regard to the software contained in this Product (hereinafter referred to as “Licensed Software”). By using this
Product, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Software License Agreement.
This Product contains software programs that are covered by GNU General Public License or GNU Lesser General
Public License. Such software programs are excluded from Licensed Software and not covered by the Software License
Agreement. For the terms and conditions for use of the software programs covered by GNU General Public License or GNU
Lesser General Public License, please see “Notice about software to which GNU GPL/LGPL is applied”*.
In addition, this Product contains “Apache” and “OpenSSL (including “Original SSLeay” library).” These software programs
are also excluded from Licensed Software and not covered by the Software License Agreement. For the terms and conditions
for use of these software programs, please see “Notice about Apache software”* and “Notice about OpenSSL software”*.
Other open source software contained in this product is excluded from Licensed Software and not covered by the Software
License Agreement. For the terms and conditions for use of these software programs, please see “Notice about other open
source software”*.
*
The documents of “Notice about software to which GNU GPL/LGPL is applied,” “Notice about Apache software,”
“Notice about OpenSSL software,” and “Notice about other open source software” are contained (in the format of
electronic files as notice_GPL_LGPL_ja.pdf, notice_Apache_ja.pdf, notice_OpenSSL_ja.pdf, and notice_other_
ja.pdf) in the “OpenSoft_License” folder in the CD supplied with this Product.
MPEG-4 patent
This Product is licensed under the MPEG-4 pool license only for the purpose of personal and non-commercial use involving
the following activities:
(1) Encoding video in compliance with the MPEG-4 visual standard ("MPEG-4 Video").
(2) Decoding MPEG-4 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or
was obtained from a video provider licensed by MPEG LA to provide MPEG-4 Video. For more information, visit http://
www.mpegla.com.
(3) Playback of video recorded by the recorder using a personal computer in which the PC viewing/communication software
or the OCX software for Web browser is installed, or playback of video recorded by the recorder using a Web browser.
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Major operations and their functions
Front view
1
2
12
1
2
3
4
5
13
6
7
11
POWER indicator
OUTPUT A/B button
When this button is held down for 2 seconds or longer,
the multiplexer output is switched between A and B.
The OUTPUT A/B indicator goes out when A is
selected and it illuminates when B is selected. While
the multiplexer output B is selected, the menus are not
displayed.
6
Number buttons (0 to 9)
COM (COMMUNICATION) indicator
Press these buttons to input passwords.
7
SEQUENCE button
Press this button to automatically switch images from
cameras.
OUTPUT A/B indicator
8
REC indicator
This indicator illuminates when this recorder starts
recording. It goes out when the recorder stops
recording.
SPLIT button
When this button is pressed, the screen mode
changes to split display mode.
<DX-TL308E> Camera number buttons (1 to 8)
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> Camera number
buttons (1 to 4)
Press these buttons to display images from the
cameras connected to this recorder. The number
of button corresponds to that of the CAMERA IN
connector on the rear of this recorder. The button
corresponding to the camera you are viewing
illuminates.
ACCESS indicators (HDD A, HDD B
indicators)
This indicator goes out when the multiplexer output A
is selected and it illuminates when B is selected.
5
10
When the POWER button is pressed while the MAIN
switch on the rear of this recorder is ON, this indicator
illuminates. When this recorder is in the standby status
or the MAIN switch on the rear of this recorder is OFF,
this indicator goes out. It takes about 1 to 2 minutes
for this recorder to be ready for operation after the
POWER button is pressed. When this recorder is in
the process of operation transition such as startup,
this indicator blinks and other operations are not
acceptable.
This indicator illuminates when this recorder starts
communicating via LAN.
4
9
* This illustration shows an example of DX-TL308E.
This indicator illuminates when this recorder is
accessing the internal HDD or externally connected
devices. Before pressing the POWER button, wait until
the indicator goes out.
3
8
9
ALARM REC indicator
This indicator blinks when this recorder starts alarm
recording. It goes out when the recorder stops alarm
recording.
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10 TIMER indicator
This indicator illuminates while this recorder is in
the timer recording mode or timer recording standby
mode.
It blinks when an error is found in the timer program.
11 LOCK indicator
This indicator illuminates while the simple lock or the
password lock is enabled.
12 SERIAL BUS ports
Input and output ports to connect a device equipped
with serial bus terminal. Bus power cannot be used.
When the serial bus ports are not in use, attach the
serial bus port covers to keep dust from entering the
recorder.
13 ALERT indicator
This indicator blinks when the recorder notifies an
important event such as an error occurring in it.
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Major operations and their functions (continued)
Front view (inside of door)
14
15
16
17
25
26
18
19
20
21
27
22
23
24
28
* This illustration shows an example of DX-TL308E.
14 POWER button
The power is turned on when this button is pressed
while the MAIN switch on the rear is ON. When
this button is pressed again, this recorder enters
the standby mode. When this recorder is in the
process of operation transition such as startup, the
POWER indicator blinks and other operations are not
acceptable.
15 Analog output connectors
VIDEO OUT connector
RCA connector to output video signals. The same
image as that from OUTPUT A is output.
AUDIO OUTPUT connector
RCA connector to output audio signals.
16 SET UP button
When this button is pressed, <Main menu> is
displayed.
17 EXIT/CANCEL button
This button is used to set the menus.
18 Direction buttons (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT
buttons)
Use these buttons to move the item to be set during
menu setting.
These buttons are also used to move the magnification
center point while enlarging an image.
FRAME buttons
Use these buttons for frame-by-frame playback.
18
REW, FF buttons
Use these buttons to adjust the playback speed, and
to rewind or forward the recorded images.
ENTER button
This button is used to designate the detection target
areas of the motion detection function.
It is also used to accept the menu settings.
19 NEXT/START button
This button is used to set the menus.
20 BOOK MARK button
When this button is pressed, <Bookmark menu> is
displayed. When the playback device is designated
as Copy device, Archive device, or preliminary area,
Page 74)
<Bookmark menu> is not displayed. (
)
21 TRIPLEX PB button
When this button is pressed while live images from
cameras are being displayed in the split display mode,
the playback image of your desired camera can be
displayed. Triplex playback is possible with Output A
only.
DIGITAL ZOOM button
When this button is pressed in the single screen
display mode or the single screen playback mode,
the displayed image is enlarged. To move the
magnification center point, press the direction buttons.
When this button is pressed, this recorder starts
recording and the REC indicator illuminates. When
this button is held down for 2 seconds or longer, this
recorder stops recording and the REC indicator goes
out.
When this button is held down for 2 seconds or longer
during alarm recording or emergency recording, this
recorder stops recording. This recorder does not stop
recording during timer recording even when this button
is held down.
REV.PLAY button
When this button is pressed, this recorder starts
reverse playback and the button illuminates.
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22 REC/STOP button
PLAY button
When this button is pressed, this recorder starts
playback and the button illuminates.
SPEED (+ and -) buttons
When the playback (+) button or reverse playback (-)
button is pressed during playback or reverse playback,
the playback rate is changed.
23 TIMER button
When this button is pressed, this recorder enters the
timer recording mode or standby mode and the TIMER
indicator illuminates. When this button is held down
for 2 seconds or longer, the timer recording mode or
standby mode is canceled and the TIMER indicator
goes out.
24 LOCK button
When this button is pressed while the MAIN switch on
the rear is ON, this recorder enters the simple lock or
password lock mode. While this recorder is locked,
the indicator illuminates. You can set passwords using
) Pages 111 to 114)
<Password> of <Main menu>. (
25 COPY button
When this button is pressed, <Copy menu> is
displayed. Use this button to copy or archive data.
Pages 75 to 78)
(
This button illuminates during copy. It blinks at the start
and end of copy operation.
)
26 SEARCH button
When this button is pressed, <Search menu> is
displayed. Use this button to search images. (
Pages 68 to 72)
)
27 HELP button
When this button is pressed, the help menu showing
information such as cautions on use, operating
procedures, and functional descriptions is displayed.
It is also used to display the warning.
WARNING RESET button
When this button is pressed while a warning is
displayed, the warning display is cleared.
28 Operation buttons
STOP button
Press this button to stop playback.
PAUSE/JUMP TO END button
When this button is pressed during playback, still
image playback starts and the button illuminates.
When this button is pressed again, playback starts and
the button goes out.
When the PAUSE/JUMP TO END button is pressed
while the playback is stopped, images around the end
of the latest recorded data are played back in the still
image playback mode. (End point search)
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Major operations and their functions (continued)
Rear view
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
3
10
11
12
13 14 15
* This illustration shows an example of DX-TL308E.
1
MAIN switch
4
This is the main power switch. To use this recorder, set
this switch to ON. Otherwise, the POWER button on
the front panel of the recorder cannot turn on or off the
recorder.
2
<DX-TL308E> CAMERA connectors (1 to 8)
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> CAMERA
connectors (1 to 4)
Notice
•
When the power outlet does not have an earth terminal,
ask your dealer for grounding work (for pay). Never
connect the ground terminal of the power cord to the
gas pipe, water pipe, conductor rod and so on.
•
Make sure to use the supplied power cord.
Notice
•
Do not connect superimposed voltage cameras
because they can cause damage to the recorder.
CAMERA IN connectors
BNC connectors to input camera video signals.
CAMERA OUT connectors
BNC connectors to output camera video signals.
When the MAIN switch is on, the camera video signals
input to CAMERA IN connectors are looped out to
these connectors.
3
5
6
20
XGA port (DX-TL308E/DX-TL304EX only)
Port to output video signals to XGA monitor.
7
VIDEO OUTPUT connectors
)
GND terminals
This terminal is used as common ground terminal.
<DX-TL308E> ALARM IN terminals (1 to 8)
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> ALARM IN
terminals (1 to 4)
Terminals to input alarm signals. These terminals
accept alarm signals once a second. However, when
multiple signals are input at the same time, not all the
signals may be accepted.
OUTPUT A VIDEO connector
BNC connector to output video signals to the monitor.
OUTPUT B VIDEO connector
BNC connector to output video signals to the second
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(B) monitor. (
AC power socket
Use this socket to connect the supplied power cord.
Earth terminal is used for safety. Insert the power cord
of this recorder to the 100 to 240 V outlet with ground
terminal.
8
RS-232C connector
This connector is used to connect a host device
equipped with RS-232C connector (such as a personal
computer). This recorder can be controlled from other
devices via this connector.
I/O terminals
12 SERIAL BUS ports
EMERGENCY terminal
Input terminal to start emergency recording forcibly.
EVENT terminals (1 to 3)
Input terminals for activate the function configured in
Page 102)
the <Event terminal> menu. (
)
MODE OUT terminals (1 to 2)
Output terminals to notify the current recorder status.
Select the status information to be output in the
Page
<Mode-out • Remaining capacity> menu. (
101)
)
Notice
•
The MODE OUT terminal may output a signal for
several seconds when the MAIN switch on the rear
panel of the recorder is turned on or the recorder
recovers from a power failure.
CALL OUT (+) terminal / CALL OUT (-) terminal
Output terminal to notify the trouble in the recorder
and its exclusive ground terminal (isolation terminal).
Information to be externally output consists of items
selectable in the <Warning display • Buzzer • Call-out>
pages 99 and 100) and items to be output
menu (
regardless of the menu settings.
)
Notice
•
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Input and output ports to connect a device equipped
with serial bus terminal. Don't use the function to
control the powers of external devices using the bus
power of this recorder. Bus power cannot be used.
By connecting external HDDs to this recorder, you can
expand the memory or use them as a copy device.
However, when you perform recording, playback,
or copy at a high rate using this unit, recording or
playback data dropout or other failure may occur
depending on the connected device because of slow
data transfer or slow response. Be sure to check for
such failure before starting the practical operation of
the recorder.
13 LAN port
Port for communication with the special application
software using a web browser.
14 AUDIO connectors
AUDIO IN connector
RCA connector to input audio signals.
AUDIO OUT connector
RCA connector to output audio signals.
15 Keyhole for antitheft lock
This is a hole to connect a commercially available
antitheft cable manufactured by Kensington.
The CALL OUT terminal may output a the signal for
several seconds when the MAIN switch on the rear
panel of the recorder is turned on or the recorder
recovers from a power failure. Pay attention to
this matter if you use peripheral devices to issue
notification.
GND terminal
This terminal is used as common ground terminal.
DC 12V OUT terminal
This terminal outputs the direct voltage only when both
the MAIN switch and the POWER button are on. The
maximum electric current is 350 mA.
10 PTZ control terminals
These terminals are used to connect a PTZ camera to
control (pan, tilt and zoom) it.
11 RESET button
When this button is pressed, this recorder is reset and
the power is turned off. In this case, image data, menu
settings, and the clock setting are retained.
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Major operations and their functions (continued)
Screen display
1
1
2
ALARM INTERRUPT
3
19-01-2008 Sat
15:00:45
4
HDD (EMR)
CIF • L3
7
6
Please push the [HELP] button
5
REM
N
A
69%
29%
Recorder title
N [SBM08]
[SBM08]
SYNC [B]
8
1
COPY ARCHIVE
Camera title
4
Notice
•
1
The above figure is an example for explanation. Some
items may not be displayed simultaneously.
Camera number/Camera title
)
A camera number or camera title is displayed.
z is displayed on the right side of the camera number
during recording. (When you select to hide the camera
number, it is not displayed.)
page
For setting the items to be displayed, see
103.
page 103.
For setting the camera title, see
For setting the camera number display position, see
page 103.
)
)
)
)
2
)
3
)
)
Alarm input prohibition
When alarm input is prohibited, this indication appears.
page 61.
For alarm input prohibition, see
Clock
The present time is displayed. The recording time is
displayed during playback.
page 99.
For setting the clock, see
For setting the display position and display mode of
page 102.
the clock, see
)
)
Playback information
The playback device, picture size, and picture quality
are displayed during playback.
When the playback rate is changed, ……FPS or
……FPS is displayed. (…… shows the number of frames.)
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… or … is displayed during rewind or fast forward
playback. (… shows the number indicating the level of
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the playback speed.)
Hi-SPEED or Hi-SPEED is displayed during super
high-speed playback.
The displayed items are different in the single screen
display mode and the split screen display mode.
page 66.
For switching the playback device, see
page 51.
For the picture size, see
page 52.
For the picture quality, see
5
Remaining capacity
The remaining capacity of the selected device is
displayed. When the remaining capacity of the
registered device decreases to the predetermined
level, "REM" is displayed.
N ..... HDD (Normal)
A...... HDD (Alarm)
E ..... HDD (Emergency)
AR ... HDD (Archive)
For setting the device to be displayed and the
page 101.
remaining capacity, see
)
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)
Recorder title
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6
The designated recorder title is displayed.
For setting the recorder title and displaying/hiding the
page 102.
title, see
)
7
Warning
Warning is displayed when a failure or error occurs
in this recorder. Press the HELP button to check the
details.
For setting the warning indication, see
pages 99
and 100.
pages 128 to 131.
For warnings, see
)
)
8
Operation status
The current operation mode of this recorder or devices
being operated are displayed.
Indication
Operation status
Normal recording
Alarm recording
Emergency recording
E
Playback
SYNC
Synchronizing*
COPY
Copying
ARCHIVE
Archiving
*: The copy destination HDD is displayed during
synchronization. (Displayed only when synchronizing
with the internal HDD. When synchronizing with the
external HDD, this indication does not appear.)
Indication
[A]
[B]
Device being operated
Main recording
device
[SBM01] - [SBM08]
[SBC01]
Internal HDD B
External HDD
Copy device
[SBC17]
External HDD
DVD/CD (in an
external drive)
[SBC18]
[SBB01] - [SBB08]
Internal HDD A
USB memory
Archive device
External HDD
For displaying or hiding the operation status and HDD
page 102.
being operated, see
)
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Connections
Connecting CCTV cameras, monitors, and sensors
Camera
<DX-TL308E> (up to 8 cameras)
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> (up to 4 cameras)
Monitor
Secure the USB cord using the
supplied clamp band to prevent
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disconnection. (
RS232Cintegral
camera
)
To VIDEO IN
connector
To OUTPUT A
VIDEO connector
Secure the power cord using the
supplied clamp band to prevent
Page 26)
disconnection. (
RS422 integral
camera
)
To VIDEO IN
connector
To OUTPUT B
VIDEO connector
Sensor 1
Monitor
)
For setting, see
pages 53 and 54.
To CAMERA
IN connectors
corresponding to the
camera numbers
To GND
terminal
To ALARM IN terminals
corresponding to the
sensor numbers
* This illustration
shows an example of
DX-TL308E.
To LAN port
To XGA
port
To SERIAL
BUS port
Mouse
XGA (PC) monitor
(DX-TL308E/DX-TL304EX only)
page 105.
For setting, see
)
External recording device
DX-ZD6UE
Up to 4 to 8 devices can be used at the
same time. (The number of devices differs
depending on the operation manner.)
page 36.
For setting, see
Power cord
PC
For setting, see
page 108.
)
)
PTZ control terminals
for the Continent
For setting, see
page 110.
)
for U.K
RS232C integral
camera
<Cable termination>
Cable end connected to ALARM IN or
I/O terminal and RS422
5-7 mm strip-off
Applicable wire
ø 0.32-0.65 mm
(AWG 28-22)
24
RS422 integral
camera
PC
For setting, see
pages 108 and 109.
)
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Notice
•
By connecting various devices, you can control this recorder by external devices and control external devices by this
recorder. However, depending on the operating condition of the recorder, its operation and control of external devices
may become slow or unstable.
•
Select a USB hub supporting USB 2.0. Depending on the type of the USB hub you use, when a USB 2.0 device and a
USB 1.1 device are connected, both of them may operate according to the USB 1.1 standard. Avoid using such USB
hub.
•
Before connecting external devices, turn off the MAIN switch of the recorder. After the completion of connection, turn on
the powers of the external devices first and then turn on the MAIN switch of the recorder.
EMERGENCY/ALARM IN/EVENT 1-3 input terminals
[Input circuit]
5V
[Input conditions]
0.047μF
10kΩ
5V
At least 1 second
[Specifications]
When operating: Short-circuited to GND terminal or L-level
voltage is applied.
22kΩ
Input
terminal
Grounding for 200 ms or longer
[Input interval]
When not operating: Open
GND
4.7kΩ
<Recorder’s internal circuit>
CALL OUT output terminal
[Output circuit]
[Specifications]
Warning alarm signal (Photocoupler output)
When operating: Short
Max. allowable input current is 7 mA DC.
CALL OUT (+) terminal
When not operating: Open
Max. allowable input voltage is +24 V DC.
CALL OUT (-) terminal
<Recorder’s internal circuit>
* The terminal may output a signal for several seconds when the MAIN switch on
the rear panel of the recorder is turned on or the recorder recovers from a power
failure.
MODE OUT 1-2 output terminals
[Output circuit]
[Specifications]
Max. allowable input current is 7 mA DC.
Output terminal
When not operating: Open
Max. allowable input voltage is +24 V DC.
GND
<Recorder’s internal circuit>
When operating: L-level voltage is output.
* Use the recorder within the ratings shown above.
* The terminal may output a signal for several seconds when the MAIN switch on
the rear panel of the recorder is turned on or the recorder recovers from a power
failure.
Connection for alarm recording
Following figure shows an example of the connection of alarm signal corresponding to alarm sensor 1.
Alarm switch
* This illustration shows an example of DX-TL308E.
Connections
25
Connections (continued)
Cable clamping
Step
Optional products
1 Insert the supplied clamp bands into the clamp
holes in the rear of the recorder.
•
One clamp hole is for the power cable and the other
is for USB cables.
For power cable
For •USB cable
Step
2 Run the cable to be clamped around the clamp
band as shown in the figure.
•
The rough side of the band should face up.
DX-ZD6UE
DX-ZD5UE(Z)
Additional hard disk unit (for serial bus connection)
By connecting external HDDs to this unit, you can expand
the memory or use them as a copy device. However, when
you perform recording, playback, or copy at a high rate
using this unit, recording or playback data dropout or other
failure may occur depending on the connected device
because of slow data transfer or slow response. Be sure to
check for such failure before starting the practical operation
of the recorder.
Don't use the function to control the powers of external
devices using the bus power of this recorder.
When using DX-ZD6UE, you can use the mirroring and
spanning functions.
DX-RM5(ZD)
Rack-mount adapter for additional hard disk unit DXZD6UE/DX-ZD5UE(Z)
DX-KB5UE
Keyboard for digital recorder
DX-RM3
Rack-mount adapter for digital recorder
)
page 134 for caution in using the rack-mount
See
adaptor.
Step
3 Pull the end of the clamp band until it is
tightened.
Recommended products
For recommended external devices, contact your dealer.
External devices you want to use may not be suitable for
the intended application of this recorder. For details, you are
recommended to contact your dealer.
Tips
•
Illustrations show an example of DX-TL308E.
Connecting an analog VCR
To VIDEO
OUT
connector
To AUDIO OUT
connector
Audio cable
(commercially
available)
Video cable (commercially
available)
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To AUDIO IN
connector
To VIDEO IN
connector
Analog VCR
ENGLISH
Caution for connecting additional hard disk units
When you connect 5 or more additional hard disk units to this recorder, you are recommended to connect them by USB
cables as shown below in order to prevent recognition failure caused by variation in their startup time.
At the commencement of practical operation, check that they are recognized correctly even when a small number of units are
connected.
Notice
Recorder
•
IN
Additional unit
OUT
IN
Additional unit
OUT
IN
Additional unit
OUT
IN
Additional unit
IN
Additional unit
OUT
IN
Additional unit
OUT
IN
Additional unit
OUT
IN
Additional unit
When you play back data stored in the extension
unit during recording to the same extension unit at
a rate close to the recorder’s maximum processing
capacity (for example of DX-TL308E, at 12.5 FPS for
all the cameras in the 2CIF picture size), noise may
appear in the image or audio. In addition, when you
make backups of the data to the extension unit during
recording on the recorder, make sure to set the total
recording rate of cameras to half or less of the upper
limit of the designated picture size (<DX-TL308E>
4CIF: 25 FPS or less, 2CIF: 50 FPS or less, or CIF:
100 FPS or less, <DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> 4CIF:
12.5 FPS or less, 2CIF: 25 FPS or less, or CIF: 50 FPS
or less).
Installing the recorder in a vertical position
You can install the recorder in a vertical position using the supplied stands for vertical installation.
Notice
•
To install the recorder vertically, be sure to use the supplied stands. Otherwise, the intake openings are blocked, causing
a fire.
•
Only the recorder having revision mark “A” or later on the name plate on the rear panel can be installed in a vertical
position. (For DX-TL308E and DX-TL304E only.)
Step
1 Remove four screws for securing the stands
from the right side of the recorder.
Step
Intake openings
3 Place the supplied stands for vertical installation
so that their protrusion is on the right side. Fit
the recorder onto the stands.
Protrusion
Screws for securing the stands
Step
2 Place the recorder vertically.
Step
4 From the underside of the stands for vertical
installation, insert and tighten the screws to
secure the recorder and the stands.
Intake openings
Notice
•
When installing the recorder vertically, ensure that the
intake openings face down. If you place the recorder on
its opposite side, the inside of the recorder isn’t cooled
effectively by the ventilation through the intake openings
and the recorder is prone to lose its balance and fall.
Connections
27
How to set the menus
You can set the operation conditions and perform various controls using the menus.
There are 3 methods to set the menus as described below.
„
) Pages 32 and 33)
Set the menus automatically (
When you turn on the recorder for the first time, the Setup Wizard screen is displayed and you can configure the minimum
required settings according to the displayed menus.
„
Set the menus manually
You can manually change the settings made by the Setup Wizard or manually configure settings other than those made by
page 2.
the Setup Wizard. For how to locate setting items, see
„
)
) Page 107)
Copy the menu settings of other DX-TL308E/DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX (
You can set the recorder's menus by copying the menu settings of other DX-TL308E/DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX to externally
connected media and then loading those settings.
Displaying the menus
When you press the following buttons, the corresponding menus are displayed. (Check that no other menus or warnings are
displayed.)
Main menu
Left-click
Mouse
You can set the
operation conditions of
the recorder.
Bookmark menu
You can register
bookmarks.
Press while the single
screen playback is in pause.
) Page 74
You can search for
bookmarked images.
Page 74
)
Inside the front door
of the recorder
Copy menu
You can copy data for a
short time of period.
Page 75
Help menu
Press while the
single screen
playback is in
pause.
Detailed descriptions
of the menus and
warnings are displayed.
)
Search menu
You can copy or archive
You can search for
desired images.
Pages 68 to 72.
data based on the
conditions you specify.
)
) Pages 75 to 78.
You can display these menus also
from the mouse operation screen.
Mouse
Right-click
You can display these menus also
from the mouse operation screen.
Mouse operation screen
You can operate various functions of the recorder
using a mouse.
You can display the Search menu, Copy menu,
Bookmark menu, and Help menu also from the mouse
operation screen.
) Pages 30 and 31.
Notice
•
When the multiplexer Output B is selected, menus cannot be displayed. In addition, when you operate the recorder by a
mouse, the mouse cursor is displayed but no menus are displayed and you cannot configure the menu settings. You can
Page 41)
set the menus only when Output A is selected. (
)
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Operating the menus
You can operate the displayed menu by pressing the buttons on the front panel of the recorder or clicking the buttons
displayed on the menu screens.
Notice
Wheel
•
Use a general USB mouse having two buttons as shown by the figure. Certain types of
mouse cannot be used with this recorder.
Left button
Right button
You are recommended to use a mouse having 800 dpi resolution.
•
Mouse is not supplied with the recorder.
•
Mouse wheel doesn’t work with this recorder.
Mouse
Buttons on the screen
Examples
Descriptions
To set parameters.
When you click on the button, the parameter or number displayed
1
, etc
high
on the button changes. Left-click or right-click repeatedly until the
desired item is displayed.
Click the radio button of the desired parameter.
(Enabled)
(Disabled)
Select the checkbox of the desired parameter to put a checkmark.
(Disabled)
To switch the selected
item in the list.
(Enabled)
10
100
, etc
10
100
, etc
You can go to the next item. For example, by pressing the [ 10 ]
button, you can skip next 10 items.
In addition, this button is used to change the setting values.
You can go back to the previous item. For example, by pressing the
[ 10 ] button, you can skip back previous 10 items.
In addition, this button is used to change the setting values.
You can scroll lists.
Click on
or
.
You cannot scroll lists using the buttons on the front panel of the
recorder.
To display other menus.
E:Return
D:Next
To display the Help
menu.
To accept the menu
settings.
, etc
Setting
, etc
The previous menu is displayed.
The next menu is displayed.
Help menu is displayed, showing information such as operation
procedures. This menu is also displayed when you press the HELP
button on the front panel of the recorder.
?
When you set a desired item and then display other menu by
[Return] or [Next], the setting you made is determined.
E:Return
D:Next
Setting
, etc
Tips
•
To set the menus using the buttons on the front panel of the recorder
You can select a setting item using the direction buttons and determine the setting using the ENTER button.
Instead of the buttons showing letter C, D, or E, such as [D:Next], displayed on the screen, you can use the button C, D,
or E on the front panel of the recorder.
Closing the menus
Step
1 Display the Main, Search, Copy, or Bookmark menu and left-click the [Exit] button.
Notice
•
You cannot close the menus by pressing the SET UP button on the recorder.
Menu settings/Device registration
29
How to set the menus (continued)
Using the mouse operation screen
When you right-click the mouse, the mouse operation screen is displayed and you can control the recorder on the screen.
Mouse operation screen
Mouse
Right-click
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22
21
20
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13:35:17
19
18
17
16
15
1
14
13
2
3 4
5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12
* This illustration shows an example of DX-TL308E.
1
Camera number buttons
When you click any of these buttons, the image from
the corresponding camera is displayed on the entire
screen. These buttons are used in the triplex playback
mode, too. While the camera number buttons are
displayed, the other buttons don't work.
2
Single screen button
When you click this button, the camera number
buttons are displayed for 3 seconds.
3
4-split button
<DX-TL308E> Each time you click this button, the
screen mode changes in the order of 4-split a Æ 4-split
b Æ 4-split a Æ ...
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> When you click this
button, a 4-split screen is displayed.
4
9-split button
<DX-TL308E> When you click this button, a 9-split
screen is displayed.
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> Not available.
5
Reverse search button
Each time you click this button during reverse
playback, the button illuminates and the playback
speed changes in the order of approx. X2 Æ approx.
X4 Æ approx. X8 Æ approx. X16 Æ high-speed
playback Æ approx. X2 Æ ...
6
Reverse play button
When you click this button, reverse playback starts.
When you click the button during playback or reverse
playback, images are played or reverse-played at the
lowest rate and [-] is displayed on the button. Each
time you click the [Play] button while [-] is displayed,
the playback speed increases.
30
7
Reverse step button
When you click this button, reverse frame-by-frame
playback starts.
8
Stop button
When you click this button, playback stops.
9
Pause button
When you click this button during playback, the still
image playback mode starts. By clicking this button
again, playback resumes.
When this button is pressed while the playback is
stopped, images around the end of the latest recorded
data are played back in the still image playback mode.
10 Step button
When you click this button, frame-by-frame playback
starts.
11 Play button
When you click this button, playback starts.
When you click the button during playback or reverse
playback, images are played or reverse-played at the
highest rate and [+] is displayed on the button. Each
time you click the [Reverse play] button while [+] is
displayed, the playback speed decreases.
12 Forward search button
Each time you click this button during playback, the
button illuminates and the playback speed changes in
the order of approx. X2 Æ approx. X4 Æ approx. X8
Æ approx. X16 Æ high-speed playback Æ approx. X2
Æ ...
13 Recording/Stop button
When you click this button, recording starts and the
button illuminates. By clicking this button again, a
confirmation screen is displayed. When you select
[Yes], recording stops and the button goes out.
22 Exit button
When you click this button during single screen
display or single screen playback, the displayed
image is enlarged. Each time you click this button,
the magnification changed in the order of X1 Æ X2 Æ
X4 Æ normal display. You cannot enlarge the image
output from Output B using the mouse operation
screen.
To move the magnification center point, click the
shaded areas shown below.
15 Triplex PB button
When you click this button while live image is
displayed in the split display mode, the triplex playback
mode is activated and the camera number buttons
are displayed for 3 seconds. When you click any
camera number button, the playback image of the
corresponding camera is displayed. For notes for using
page 42.
the triplex playback mode, see
)
16 Bookmark button
When you click this button, the mouse operation
screen is closed and the <Bookmark menu> is
displayed. When the playback device is designated as
Copy device, Archive device, or preliminary area, the
Page 74)
<Bookmark menu> is not displayed. (
ENGLISH
14 Zoom button
When you click this button, the mouse operation
screen is closed.
23 Help button
When you click the button, the Help menu is displayed.
Notice
•
When you click the
button, the hidden buttons are
displayed. To hide the buttons being displayed, click the
button.
•
When the password lock is enabled, you can use the
Pages 111
buttons for unlocked operations only. (
to 114)
•
The mouse operation screen automatically disappears
when you don’t operate the mouse for 1 minute.
•
You cannot display warnings by pressing the HELP
button when they occur while the mouse operation
screen is displayed. Close the mouse operation screen
first.
•
In forward search/reverse search, the intended
playback speed may not be obtained when a heavy
load is imposed on the recorder or when the highspeed data transmission is unavailable due to the use
of an external DVD/CD drive, USB memory, or external
HDD.
)
)
17 Copy button
When you click this button, the mouse operation
screen is closed and the <Copy menu> is displayed.
Pages
Use this button to copy or archive data. (
75 to 78)
)
18 Search button
When you click this button, the mouse operation
screen is closed and the <Search menu> is displayed.
Pages 68 to
Use this button to search images. (
72)
)
19 Sequence button
When you click this button, the sequential display
screen is displayed and the button illuminates. By
clicking the button again, the sequential display is
canceled.
20 PTZ button
When you click this button while live images are
displayed, the recorder enters the PTZ mode. For
page 43.
operations in the PTZ mode, see
)
21 Output A/B button
When you click this button, the multiplexer output is
switched between A and B. Each time you click this
button, the multiplexer-related buttons are switched
between two monitors connected to the OUTPUT A
connector and OUTPUT B connector.
When Output B is selected, only the buttons for
controlling the multiplexer are displayed.
Menu settings/Device registration
31
Using the Setup Wizard
Making the minimum required settings
automatically
Tips
•
When you want to cancel the Setup Wizard in
midstream, cancel it according to the instructions
displayed on the screen. You can cancel the Setup
Wizard in step 6. In this case, the settings you made in
steps 1 to 5 remain effective.
Step
3 (When you select [Next])
Select a language.
<Setup Wizard>
When you turn on the power of the recorder for the first
time, the Setup Wizard screen is displayed for making the
minimum required settings.
Tips
•
The Setup Wizard screen is automatically displayed
only when you first turn on the power. It is not displayed
from the next turn-on.
Turn on the power for the first time.
Select whether or not to use the Setup Wizard.
Step
1
•
The <Language selection> screen is displayed.
Select a language used for the menus.
•
Select a language and then [Next].
Step
4-1 Set the current time and select [Set].
Step
4-2 Select [Setting] and set the time zone depending
on the location of the recorder, and then select
[Set].
Step 2
•
Language selection
Step 3
After finishing the setting, select [Return] to return to
the screen of step 4-1 and then [Next].
Tips
Time/date adjust
Step 4
HDD configuration
Step 5
Recording setup
Step 6
Step 1 Camera check
Step 7
•
When you select [Set], the clock starts.
Step
5 Set the HDD configuration.
•
When the registration finishes, a confirmation screen
is displayed. Check the settings and select [Next].
•
For setting Copy device and Archive device, see
pages 34 to 37.
•
For mirroring setting, see
•
Step 2 Define the normal recording cycle
When you select [Register], all the connected HDDs
are automatically registered as Main device.
Step 8
)
) page 35.
For partition setting, see ) page 39.
Notice
Step
Step 3 Confirm the recording settings
Step 9
Finish
Step 10
1 After connecting cameras and monitors, turn
on the MAIN switch on the rear of the recorder.
Check that the POWER indicator goes out and
then press the POWER button on the front panel
of the recorder.
•
The <Setup Wizard> screen is displayed.
Notice
•
Step
While the POWER indicator is blinking, the POWER
button does not work. When you turn on the MAIN
switch of the rear panel of the recorder, wait for more
than 5 seconds after the indicator goes out before
pressing the POWER button.
2 Select whether or not to use the Setup Wizard.
•
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Select [Next] when using the Setup Wizard and
[Quit] when not. When you select [Quit], the clock
starts from the initial setting.
•
When you change the mirroring or partition setting, the
already recorded data cannot be played any longer.
Pay attention to this matter when you change these
settings.
Step
6 Select whether or not to make recording
settings.
•
Step
Select [Next] when you make recording settings and
[Quit] when not.
7 (When you select [Next])
When you select [Execute], the recorder
automatically detects the active cameras and
displays their numbers.
•
When the recorder finishes detecting the cameras,
select [Next].
•
The detection results are applied to Recording A-D,
emergency recording, and single sequential display.
8 Set the recording cycle and recording hours per
day.
•
Step
ENGLISH
Step
After finishing the setting, select [Next].
9 Picture quality and FPS are automatically
set for the cameras detected in step 7 and a
confirmation screen is displayed.
•
The picture quality and FPS are same among all
the cameras detected in step 7. The settings made
in this step are applied to normal recording of
Recording A.
•
Picture size is set to 4CIF (frame mode). (
51)
•
For how to make recording settings manually, see
pages 51 to 54.
•
Check the confirmation screen and select [Next].
) Page
)
Tips
•
Audio is not recorded by default. For how to record
page 60.
audio, see
)
When you enable audio recording, the recording cycle
becomes shorter than that when not recording audio.
Check the estimated recording time in the Recording
Page 53)
setting menu. (
)
•
The estimated recording time is based on 24-hour
recording per day.
Step
10 Select [Finish] to exit the Setup Wizard.
•
The recorder becomes ready for operation.
Menu settings/Device registration
33
Registering the devices
Setting Main, Copy, and Archive devices
<HDD registration>
You can assign the HDDs to Main, Copy, and Archive
devices.
Device
Main
device
Copy
device
Archive
device
Application
Usable device
Used as the
Internal HDD
recording
destination of
normal recording,
External HDD
alarm recording,
and emergency
recording.
Device name
[A], [B]
[SBM01] - [SBM08]
Used as the copy External HDD [SBC01]
destination.
DVD/CD (in an [SBC17]
external drive)
Used as
the archive
destination.
USB memory
[SBC18]
External HDD
[SBB01] - [SBB08]
Not
Not used for recording.
assigned
Notice
•
You cannot register devices during access to the
HDD such as recording and playback. In addition, you
cannot start recording or playback during registration.
•
Devices that can be set as Copy device are serial bus
HDD, DVD/CD drive (external), and USB memory.
With this recorder, up to 4 GB USB memory devices
are usable. USB memory devices with 128 MB or less
capacity are not supported.
Device that can be set as Archive device is serial bus
HDD.
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•
Up to 10 devices including DVD/CD drive and USB
memory can be connected to the serial bus. This is the
total number of Main, Copy, and Archive devices.
•
Up to 10 HDDs including internal HDDs can be used as
Main device. (This is the total number of internal HDDs
and serial bus HDDs.)
•
Space totaling 22 GB of the internal HDDs is assigned
to the preliminary recording area. (11 GB each from
Internal A and B) This space is so assigned even when
the preliminary recording is disabled.
Cautions for using external devices
By connecting external HDDs to this recorder, you can
expand the memory or use them as a copy device.
However, when you perform recording, playback, or copy
at a high rate using this unit, recording or playback data
dropout or other failure may occur depending on the
connected device because of slow data transfer or slow
response. Be sure to check for such failure before starting
the practical operation of the recorder.
Don't use the function to control the powers of external
devices using the bus power of this recorder.
Hookup and operation setting of HDDs
When you connect an HDD to the SERIAL BUS port of the
recorder, use a USB 2.0 cable.
Turn off the MAIN switch before connecting the HDD. After
the completion of connection, turn on the powers of the
external devices first and then turn on the MAIN switch of
the recorder.
The connected HDD is recognized at the time of startup.
Order of recording and playback of the internal and
external HDDs registered as Main device
Recording and playback are carried out on the internal
HDDs in the following order:
Internal A Æ Internal B
When recording or playback on the internal HDDs is
completed, it is carried on to the HDDs connected to the
SERIAL BUS port. Recording is carried out in the order of
number contained in the device name "SBM……," 01 to 08.
When recording or playback on the serial bus HDDs is
completed, it is carried on to the internal HDDs.
Step
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.
or
•
Step
By recording the same data on 2 HDDs that have the
same capacity, you can reduce the risk of losing recorded
data in the event of sudden crash of Main device. As the
same data are recorded on 2 HDDs, the recordable time is
halved.
(When the recorder has only 1 HDD, you cannot activate
the mirroring mode.)
Notice
<Main menu> is displayed.
2 Select [HDD registration].
•
Before changing the HDD operation settings (such as
turning the mirroring ON from OFF or OFF from ON
and changing the partition settings), set the pre-alarm
time of the alarm and emergency recording settings to
0 second. After setting the pre-alarm time to 0 second,
check that the ACCESS indicator goes out and then
change the HDD operation settings.
Step
1 Put a checkmark in the box of [Activate the
mirroring mode].
HDD registration
•
Step
<HDD registration> screen is displayed.
3 Select [Setting] next to [HDD registration].
ENGLISH
Mirroring

Registering the internal HDDs
Setting
Notice
•
Step
<HDD registration> screen is displayed.
•
•
You can enable the mirroring function of this recorder
only when both of the internal HDDs A and B are set as
[Main].
<HDD registration Internal HDD> screen is
displayed.
•
The mirroring function of this recorder can be used
with the internal HDDs only. To mirror data on external
HDDs, use a device having the mirroring function and
refer to the operation manual of the device to be used.
•
In case of a failure in either HDD during mirroring, the
recorder continues recording on the normal HDD only.
5 Check that the internal HDDs are listed on the
<HDD registration Internal HDD> screen.
•
Step
When you enable the mirroring function with the
recorded data stored in the HDD, the recorded data are
deleted.
4 Select [Setting] next to [Register internal HDD].
Setting
Step
•
A and B represent the internal HDD numbers.
6 Select whether or not to register the internal
HDDs as Main device.
Main
When you replace the failed HDD, the data are
automatically copied to the newly mounted HDD
and they recover to the status before the failure.
(Data synchronization) When the synchronization is
interrupted by power-off, it resumes when the power is
turned back on.
Set
[Main]: HDD is registered as Main device.
[Not assigned]: HDD is not registered as Main
device.
•
Step
Every time you press the button, the button's
function changes between [Main] and [Not
assigned].
•
Preliminary recording is not performed while the
operation settings of normal, mirroring, or partition are
being changed.
7 Select [Set] to determine your settings.
Notice
•
When no HDD is registered as Main device, you cannot
use a USB memory.
Menu settings/Device registration
35
Registering the devices (continued)

Registering external HDDs
Step
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.
Step
Notice
•
Data to be archived are transferred in 2 MB units. At
the end of archive, the data of the latest recording point
may not be completely transferred yet. Pay attention
to this matter when you change the archive source
device.
•
The registered information may not be displayed
correctly during recording or playback.
or
•
Step
<Main menu> is displayed.
2 Select [HDD registration].
HDD registration
•
Step
<HDD registration> screen is displayed.
3 Select [Setting] next to [HDD registration].
Setting
•
Step
<HDD registration> screen is displayed.
4 Select [Setting] next to [Register external HDD].
Setting
•
Step
5 Check that the HDDs connected to the SERIAL
BUS port of the recorder are listed on the <HDD
registration External HDD> screen.
•
Step
<HDD registration External HDD> screen is
displayed.
When you select [Check], the ACCESS indicator of
the selected HDD illuminates and you can check the
selected HDD.
6 Select whether or not to register the HDDs
connected to the SERIAL BUS port as Main,
Copy, or Archive device.
Copy
SBC01
Set
[Main]: HDD is registered as Main device.
[Copy]: HDD is registered as Copy device.
[Archive]: HDD is registered as Archive device.
[Not assigned]: HDD is not registered as Main,
Copy or Archive device.
•
Step
Every time you press the button, the button's
function changes among [Main], [Copy], [Archive],
and [Not assigned] in order.
7 Set the order of recording on the registered
HDDs connected to the SERIAL BUS port.
•
[SBM……] ............. Represents Main device.
[SBC01] .............. Represents Copy device.
[SBB……] .............. Represents Archive device.
Set the number shown in …… from 01 to 08. Data are
saved in HDDs in the order of numbers you set.
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8 Select [Set] to determine your settings.
Step
ENGLISH

Checking the registered devices
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.
or
•
Step
<Main menu> is displayed.
2 Select [HDD registration].
HDD registration
•
Step
<HDD registration> screen is displayed.
3 Select [Setting] next to [HDD registration].
Setting
•
Step
<HDD registration> screen is displayed.
4 Select [Confirm] of the device you want to check
under [Check the registered HDDs].
Confirm
•
The HDDs registered as the selected device are
listed. Regardless of the order of registration,
devices are displayed in the order of recording.
•
When you press the button of the device name, the
ACCESS indicator of the selected HDD illuminates
and you can check the selected HDD.
Menu settings/Device registration
37
Registering the devices (continued)
Setting the repeat recording and partition
of Main device
Notice
•
The repeat recording in the partitioned areas can be
enabled only when the corresponding areas are set in
the <Partition setting>.
•
When a warning is issued, "Please push the [HELP]
button" is displayed on the screen. The recorder keeps
the latest 16 warnings. The warnings issued before
them are reset and not displayed.
•
When the repeat recording is disabled in the alarm
recording area or emergency recording area and
their available space runs out, the alarm recording
or emergency recording stops. When an alarm or
emergency signal is input after that, the indicator
illuminates for a moment but recording is not
performed. (You may not notice that the indicator
illuminates.) In this case, enable the repeat recording or
delete the recorded data to resume recording.
<Main HDD setting>
Notice
•
You cannot make settings during access to the HDD
such as recording and playback. In addition, you
cannot start recording or playback during setting.

Setting the repeat recording
You can set the recorder's operation performed when the
available space in Main device runs out during recording.
Step
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.
or
•
Step
<Main menu> is displayed.
2 Select [HDD registration].
HDD registration
•
Step
<HDD registration> screen is displayed.
3 Select [Setting] next to [Main HDD setting].
Setting
•
Step
<Main device setting> screen is displayed.
4 Select whether to enable or not the repeat
recording in each area.
•
To enable the repeat recording, put a checkmark in
the box.
[Enable]: Automatically returns to the start of the
HDD and resumes recording (overwriting).
[Disable]: Stops recording at the end of the HDD.
When [Warning] of [Remain] on the <Warning
page 99)
display • Buzzer • Call-out 1> screen (
is selected, recording resumes as the warning is
cleared.
)
When [Warning] of [Remain] on the <Warning
page 99)
display • Buzzer • Call-out 1> screen (
is unselected, recording resumes as the recorded
data are deleted or the repeat recording is enabled.
)
38
Step
4 Select [Setting] next to [Change partition
setting].
ENGLISH

Setting the partition
You can partition the Main device.
Partition setting
Setting
Data to be recorded
•
No partition
Allocate alarm
recording area
Allocate emergency
recording area
Allocate alarm
recording area and
emergency recording
area
Normal
recording area
Normal
recording area
Alarm
recording area
Normal
recording area
Emergency
recording area
Normal recording
area
Alarm recording
area
Emergency
recording area
Normal recording
Alarm recording
Step
•
Set the capacities of the normal recording area,
alarm recording, area and emergency recording
area.
Normal recording
•
When you allocate the alarm recording area and
emergency recording area, the specified space
in the HDDs set as Main device is divided to be
used for alarm recording and emergency recording
independently.
Alarm recording
Emergency recording
Normal recording
Alarm recording
Emergency recording
Notice
•
When you create partitions, mirroring cannot be used.
•
Functions such as playback, search, information
display, remaining capacity setting (mode-out/call-out)
and deletion of recorded data can be individually set
in each of the normal recording area, alarm recording
area, and emergency recording area.
•
When you copy or archive recorded data, you can
select any of the normal recording area, alarm
recording area, and emergency recording area as copy
source.
•
Preliminary recording is not performed while the
operation settings of normal, mirroring, or partition are
being changed.
Normal recording
Alarm recording
Emergency recording
Before changing the HDD operation settings (such as
turning the mirroring ON from OFF or OFF from ON
and changing the partition settings), set the pre-alarm
time of the alarm and emergency recording settings to
0 second. After setting the pre-alarm time to 0 second,
check that the ACCESS indicator goes out and then
change the HDD operation settings.
•
When you change the HDD operation settings, the
recorded data are deleted.
Step
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.
or
•
Step
5 Create partitions in the Main device.
Emergency recording
Notice
•
<Partition setting> screen is displayed.
Tips
•
When the sum of capacities of the normal recording
area, alarm recording area, and emergency recording
area is 100%, you cannot increase the capacity any
more.
•
You cannot set the normal recording area to 0%.
•
The recording area for preliminary recording is
assigned in addition to the partitions you can set. This
space is assigned even when the preliminary recording
is disabled.
<Main menu> is displayed.
2 Select [HDD registration].
HDD registration
•
Step
<HDD registration> screen is displayed.
3 Select [Setting] next to [Main HDD setting].
Setting
•
<Main device setting> screen is displayed.
Menu settings/Device registration
39
Viewing images captured by the cameras
Multiplexer function
<DX-TL308E> You can display images captured by the
connected cameras on 4-split or 9-split screen.
Notice
•
When the camera images are displayed in the split
screen mode, thin black bars may appear at the top
and bottom or right and left of respective images
depending on the types of the cameras you use. This
symptom tends to occur when the size of the camera
image is smaller than that defined by the display
specifications of this recorder.
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> You can display images
captured by the connected cameras on 4-split screen.
In addition, you can arrange the positions of the displayed
images on the screen.
SPLIT/OUTPUT A/B button
Tips
Camera number buttons
SEQUENCE button
•
To set the camera numbers to be displayed in each
screen mode, use <Multiplexer setting> in the <Setup>
menu. You can set the camera numbers to be displayed
Page 104)
differently for Output A and Output B. (
)

Sequential display
Images captured by cameras are displayed and switched at
constant intervals.
DIGITAL ZOOM button
Step
Direction buttons
1 Press the SEQUENCE button.
•
* This illustration shows an example of DX-TL308E.
Notice
•
Sequential display mode has the following types:
Single screen sequential display
You cannot switch the screen mode to the other single
screen modes or split screen mode while the menu
screen is displayed. To switch the screen mode, close
the menu screen first and then press a camera number
button or SPLIT button.
4-split sequential display
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> The sequential display
starts in the single screen display mode.
Sequential display mode has the following types:

Single screen display
A live image captured by one camera is displayed on the
screen.
Step
Single screen sequential display
Step
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> Press a camera
number button (1 to 4).
The image from the camera corresponding to
the button you pressed is displayed on the entire
screen.

Split screen display
Images captured by multiple cameras are displayed on the
split screen.
Step
1 Press the SPLIT button.
Every time you press the button, the screen mode
changes in the order shown below.
<DX-TL308E> 4-split a Æ 4-split b Æ 9-split Æ
4-split a ...
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> 4-split
40
2 To cancel the sequential display, press the
SEQUENCE button again.
•
1 <DX-TL308E> Press a camera number button (1
to 8).
•
<DX-TL308E> The sequential display starts in
the currently selected mode, split or single screen
display mode.
You can also cancel the sequential display by
pressing the SPLIT button or the camera number
button.
Notice
•
Sequential display cannot be used during playback.
Tips
•
To set the order of images to be displayed and the
switching interval, use <Multiplexer setting> in the
Page 104)
<Setup> menu. (
)
Step
•
You can display images captured by different cameras on
two monitors separately.
Step
1 Hold down the OUTPUT A/B button for 2 seconds
or longer.
•
When Output A is selected, the indicator goes out.
When Output B is selected, the indicator illuminates.
•
When Output A is selected, the buttons for
controlling the multiplexer function serve as those for
controlling the monitor for Output A. When Output B
is selected, they serve as buttons for controlling the
monitor for Output B.

Operating the DIGITAL ZOOM button
Tips
•
The magnification function can be used even during
playback.
•
When you pause playback of images recorded by
multiple cameras in the single screen display mode and
then magnify the displayed image, the screen may turn
to black. In this case, you can display the magnified
image by advancing the displayed image frame by
frame.
•
The zoom function of this recorder uses digital
magnification system, and therefore, the details of the
image may appears like tiny blocks when magnified.
Notice
The zoom function can be used during the single
screen display mode only. You can move the magnified
area up, down, right, or left by pressing the direction
buttons.
Step
1 Press the DIGITAL ZOOM button during the
single screen display mode.
•
Every time you press the button, the magnification
rate changes in the order of X2 (2 times), X4 (4
times), normal display, and X1 (1 time).
X4
X2
By pressing the DIGITAL ZOOM button during the single
screen display mode, you can magnify the displayed image
1 time, 2 times, or 4 times.
•
3 Press the DIGITAL ZOOM button.
ENGLISH

Switching Output A and B
"X1" appears on the top left of the screen and the
magnification center point (X) appears.
X1
X
Step
2 To move the magnified area vertically or
horizontally, press the directions buttons.
Notice
•
When magnifying a CIF-size image by two times, you
cannot move the magnification center point.
Tips
•
The position of the magnification center point is
retained even when the display screen is switched or
the power is turned off by pressing the POWER button
on the front panel of the recorder. This is useful when
the point to magnify is determined in advance.
•
Digital zoom is cancelled when the MAIN switch on the
rear panel of the recorder is turned off or when a power
failure occurs.
Viewing images
41
Viewing images captured by the cameras (continued)

Triplex playback
While displaying images captured by cameras, you can
view playback image of the desired camera.
Step
1 Press the TRIPLEX PB button during the split
screen display mode.
•
Step
The triplex playback mode starts.
2 Within 3 seconds after step 1, press the camera
number button corresponding to the camera of
which playback image you want to view.
•
The image and audio of the selected camera are
played back. The image being played back is
marked by a green frame.
•
With the playback images, you can perform forward
search, reverse search, and frame-by-frame
page 73)
playback. (
•
To change the camera for triplex playback, stop
playback and then follow steps 1 and 2 above.
)
Step
3 Press the STOP button to stop playback.
Notice
42
•
Triplex playback can be used with Output A only.
•
When no camera number button is pressed for 3
seconds or longer after the TRIPLEX PB button is
pressed, the triplex playback mode is canceled.
•
You cannot display the playback image of the camera
of which image is not displayed on the split screen. In
this case, follow the above procedures again as the
triplex playback mode is canceled.
•
When you press any button other than the camera
number buttons after the triplex playback mode starts,
follow the above procedures again as the triplex
playback mode is canceled.
•
When you display a different type of split screen during
the triplex playback, the triplex playback mode is
canceled. (When the image captured by the camera
being selected for triplex playback is displayed on
a newly displayed split screen, the triplex playback
continues even when you change the split screen.)
•
When the alarm display function is active, you cannot
use the triplex playback mode. When the alarm display
function becomes active during triplex playback, the
triplex playback is canceled and the normal camera
images are displayed after the completion of the alarm
display.
•
When the data being played don’t contain images
captured by the selected camera, the screen turns to
black. In this case, the green frame does not appear.
•
During triplex playback, the clock displayed on the
screen shows the date and time when the data being
played were recorded.
Controlling the cameras
Step
4-3 Register the preset positions of the camera.
•
Controlling the cameras using the menus
Step
To register viewing points, click the Preset memory
button and then click the Number buttons within 5
seconds. Up to 48 points can be registered.
For example, to register the current camera position
to preset number 2, click the Preset memory button
and then Number buttons 0 and 2 in order.
1 Right-click the mouse.
•
ENGLISH
You can control the connected cameras using the PTZ
function.
The mouse operation screen is displayed.
Register
Step
2 Display the image from the camera to be
controlled in the single screen display mode.
•
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
When you press the Single screen button, the
Camera number buttons are displayed. Click the
desired camera number.
Camera number buttons
1
X
Number buttons
(Displayed when you click the
Preset memory button or Preset
recall button.)
Auto pan button
Preset recall button
Preset memory button
Single screen button
Single screen button
Notice
* This illustration shows
an example of DX-TL308E.
Step
•
The recorder may not be able to register 48 points
depending on the system configured.
Step
4-4 Move the camera to the registered preset
position.
3 Click the PTZ button.
•
The PTZ mode starts.
PTZ button
•
Step
4-1 Pan or tilt the PTZ camera.
•
For example, to move the camera to the registered
preset position 2, click the Preset recall button and
then the Number buttons 0 and 2 in order.
Click the shaded areas on the screen shown below
to adjust the camera angle.
Camera is tilted up.
Step
4-5 Activate the auto pan function.
•
Camera is
panned to the
right.
Camera is
panned to the
left.
Step
Camera is tilted down.
Step
Click the following buttons for adjustment. When
you click the
button, the hidden buttons are
displayed.
•
When you press the Single screen button, the
Camera number buttons are displayed. Click the
desired camera number.
Notice
•
Button to set the camera focus near.
Button to set the camera focus far.
Button to close the iris of the camera.
Button to open the iris of the camera.
Button for wide angle zoom.
When you click the Auto pan button, the auto pan
function of the camera is activated.
5 To change the controlled camera, display the
image from the camera you want to control in
the single screen display mode.
4-2 Adjust the zoom, iris, and focus of the camera.
•
When you click the Preset recall button and then
press the number buttons within 5 seconds, the
camera is moved to the registered preset position.
Operation of the camera may become impossible for
some reason such as a specification change of the
camera. In addition, some functions may become
invalid.
Tips
•
To go back to the mouse operation screen, click [X] in
the upper right corner of the screen.
•
Operations or functions performed with this recorder
are simplified ones. They are not equivalent to those of
special control devices.
Button for narrow angle zoom.
Viewing images
43
Recording
„
Recording methods
To record images, you can use any of three methods as
follows.
„
) page 61)
Manual recording (
When you press the REC/STOP button on the front panel of
the recorder, recording starts. The recording picture quality
and FPS of Recording A are applied.
Press the REC/STOP button to
start or stop recording.
„
Emergency recording
When the EMERGENCY terminal receives a signal, the
recorder starts recording images from all the selected
cameras with the highest picture quality based on the FPS
rate you preset for emergency recording.
„
Pre-emergency recording
Pre-emergency recording is a function to start recording
maximum 30 minutes before the start of emergency
recording.
„ Alarm recording • Pre-alarm recording
Event occurs.
) pages 62 to 65)
Timer recording (
Recording starts or stops automatically according to the
preprogrammed schedule at the recording picture quality
and FPS that are preset to Recording A to Recording D.
Time
Camera input
Recording
00 : 00
06 : 00
12 : 00
18 : 00
Recording starts and
stops according to
the preprogrammed
schedule.
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Pre-alarm recording
„ Emergency recording • Pre-emergency recording
Sat
Event occurs.
Hol
REC A
REC B
REC C
REC D
Alarm recording
Images before the trigger input are
recorded to the HDD.
24 : 00
Sun
Mon
Input of a trigger for
starting alarm recording
Archive
Signal input to the
EMERGENCY terminal on
the rear panel
Time
„
Recording start/stop triggered by external contact signal
You can start or stop recording using the EVENT terminals
of the I/O terminals on the rear panel of the recorder. (
page 102)
)
The settings of Recording A are used in this recording
method.
This function doesn't work during timer recording.
Recording types
„
Normal recording
Recording is performed at the recording picture quality and
FPS you preset for normal recording.
„
Alarm recording
Upon receipt of a trigger for starting alarm recording, the
recorder starts recording at the recording picture quality and
FPS you preset for alarm recording.
You can configure advanced recording settings by
making settings for normal recording and alarm recording
separately. For example, you can change the FPS rate
of the camera used for alarm recording while keeping the
normal recording settings.
„
Pre-alarm recording
Pre-alarm recording is a function to start recording
maximum 30 minutes before the start of alarm recording.
44
Camera input
Recording
Pre-emergency recording Emergency recording
Images before the trigger input are
recorded to the HDD.
ENGLISH
Before making recording settings
Notice
•
Because the recorder copies or searches recorded
data based on the date and time of recording, check
that the recorder's clock is correct before you start
recording.
•
You cannot change the recording settings during
normal recording and alarm recording. To change the
settings, stop recording. When alarm recording by
motion detection is enabled, recording may not be
stopped because of frequent alarm inputs. In this case,
set [Alarm input] to [Off] on the <Recording settings>
screen to temporarily prohibit alarm input (for max. 5
Page 61)
minutes). (
•
It is necessary to check the repeat recording settings
before you start recording. Check the repeat recording
settings and then make the recording settings. (
Page 38)
)
)
•
The warning display saying “Camera image is lost
or distorted” appears when the video signal is lost or
an error is detected even while the recorder is not in
recording. This warning is issued for the cameras set
for normal, alarm, and emergency recordings. Exclude
unused cameras from the recording setting.

Playback during recording
You can play back already recorded data while continuing
recording.
Notice
•
Images being played back may be stopped temporarily
or the audio may be interrupted.
•
Noise may appear in the images during rewinding or
forwarding the recorded images.
Tips
•
The layout on the split screen is saved individually for
live and playback.
Recording
45
Recording (continued)
Procedure of configuration of recording settings
Display the Main menu.
) Page 50
Step
1
) Page 50
Step
2
Step
3
Left-click the mouse or press the SET UP button on the front
panel of the recorder to display the <Main menu>.
or
Display the Recording setting screen.
Select [Recording setting] to display the <Recording setting> screen.
Recording setting
) Page 50
Select [Auto setting] or [Manual setting] for the recording setting method.
[Auto setting]: The recorder automatically detects the cameras from which the recorder is receiving video signals.
When you designate the recording duration, recording time per day, and picture size, the recorder automatically
allocates to the detected cameras the recording picture quality and FPS for normal recording.
Manual setting
[Manual setting]: You can configure the settings shown on the right page manually.
Auto setting
Camera check
) Page 50 <Auto setting>
Step
4
Step
5
) Page 50 <Auto setting>
Step
6
) Page 50 <Auto setting>
Step
7
The recorder automatically detects the cameras from which it is receiving video signals.
Define the normal recording cycle
) Page 50 <Auto setting>
When you designate the recording duration, recording time per day, and picture size, the recorder automatically
allocates to the detected cameras the recording picture quality and FPS for normal recording.
Confirm the recording settings
Check the items automatically set.
Apply new settings
Select the recording pattern (A to D) to which you want to apply the automatically set items.
[Recording A]: Used for manual recording and timer recording.
[Recording B] to [Recording D]: Used for timer recording.
)
The tables on
pages 47 to 49 are the lists of setting items shown on the <Recording settings> screen. You can use these lists to
check the parameters and record the menu items you set. Items in boldface type are parameters you can actually set.
For later review, you are recommended to mark on the items you set.
The colored values or settings are factory defaults.
46
Step
ENGLISH
) Page 51 <Manual setting>
Select the recording pattern
4
Select the recording pattern from [Recording A] to [Recording D] that you want to set on the <Recording settings> screen.
[Recording A]: Used for manual recording and timer recording.
[Recording B] to [Recording D]: Used for timer recording.
) Pages 51 and 52 <Manual setting>
Recording A to D - Picture size
Step
5 to 8
Set the following items.
• Picture size
• Recording when motion is detected
• Pre-alarm recording time ( [Pre-alarm time] )
• Alarm recording time ( [Post-alarm time] )
REC in normal recording mode by MD
Alarm recording
Pre-alarm time
Post-alarm time
0 sec to 59 sec
1 min to 30 min
(The factory-default
setting is 0 sec.)
2 sec to 59 sec
1 min to 60 min
(The factory-default
setting is 5 sec.)
Manual
] min/sec
[
] min/sec
) Pages 52 and 53 <Manual setting>
Recording A to D - Picture quality and FPS
Step
9
---
[
0.2
REC in alarm recording mode by MD
Off
Long
recording
mode
On
CIF
2CIF
4CIF
Picture
size
Set the following items for each camera.
• Operation on/off
• Picture quality and FPS for normal recording
• Picture quality and FPS for alarm recording
Alarm recording
0.4
0.8
1.5
6.25
12.5
25
L9
L8
FPS
L7
L6
L5
L4
L3
L2
L1
---
0.2
0.4
Quality
0.8
1.5
3
6.25
12.5
25
L9
L8
FPS
L7
L6
L5
L4
L3
L2
L1
Off
On
Quality
3
Normal recording
Active
CAM 1
CAM 2
CAM 3
CAM 4
CAM 5*
CAM 6*
CAM 7*
CAM 8*
*: Available for DX-TL308E only.
Continued to the next page.
Recording
47
Recording (continued)
Continued from the previous page.
) Pages 53 and 54 <Manual setting>
Recording A to D - Alarm camera setting/Alarm input/output
Step
10 to 12
Set the following items for each sensor.
• Cameras for alarm recording ([Recording camera])
• Trigger for starting alarm recording ([Input])
• Camera position when alarm signal is input ([CAM], [P.set])
Alarm camera setting
Alarm input/output
Output (PTZ preset position)
01 to 48
-
P.set
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> 1 to 4
<DX-TL308E> 1 to 8
CAM
-
-
01 to 48
P.set
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> 1 to 4
<DX-TL308E> 1 to 8
CAM
-
-
01 to 48
P.set
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> 1 to 4
<DX-TL308E> 1 to 8
-
MD-B
MD-A
CAM
EXT
EXT&MD-B
EXT&MD-A
EXTorMD-B
EXTorMD-A
8*
Input
7*
6*
5*
4
3
2
1
Recording camera
Sensor 1
[
]
[ ]
[
]
[ ]
[
]
[ ]
Sensor 2
[
]
[ ]
[
]
[ ]
[
]
[ ]
Sensor 3
[
]
[ ]
[
]
[ ]
[
]
[ ]
Sensor 4
[
]
[ ]
[
]
[ ]
[
]
[ ]
Sensor 5*
[
]
[ ]
[
]
[ ]
[
]
[ ]
Sensor 6*
[
]
[ ]
[
]
[ ]
[
]
[ ]
Sensor 7*
[
]
[ ]
[
]
[ ]
[
]
[ ]
Sensor 8*
[
]
[ ]
[
]
[ ]
[
]
[ ]
*: Available for DX-TL308E only.
) Pages 56 and 57
EMR recording
Set the items for emergency recording.
Post-alarm time
0 sec to 59 sec
1 min to 30 min
(The factory-default
2 sec to 59 sec
1 min to 60 min
(The factory-default
setting is 0 sec.)
setting is 10 min.)
[
] min/sec
[
Manual
---
0.2
0.4
Pre-alarm time
0.8
1.5
3
6.25
12.5
25
FPS
8*
7*
6*
5*
4
3
2
Recording cameras
1
CIF
2CIF
4CIF
Picture
size
] min/sec
*: Available for DX-TL308E only.
) Page 60
Audio recording
Set the items for audio recording.
48
Alarm
Constant
Economy
Normal
Off
On
Record
audio
Recording
in sync
Quality
mode
with
Camera
1
ENGLISH
) Pages 58 and 59
Motion detection setting
Set the items for motion detection.
MD threshold
Ref. time
High
Mid-High
Middle
Mid-Low
Low
2sec
1sec
0.5sec
0 to 506
(The factorydefault setting
is 5.)
0.25sec
0 to 506
(The factorydefault setting
is 5.)
CAM 1
[
]
[
]
CAM 2
[
]
[
]
CAM 3
[
]
[
]
CAM 4
[
]
[
]
CAM 5*
[
]
[
]
CAM 6*
[
]
[
]
CAM 7*
[
]
[
]
CAM 8*
[
]
[
]
2sec
Sensitivity
1sec
Ref. time
0.25sec
MD threshold
High
Mid-High
Middle
Mid-Low
Low
Sensitivity
B
0.5sec
A
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Holiday
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Recording (continued)
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Making recording settings automatically
<Auto setting>
When you define the normal recording cycle, the recorder
automatically sets the picture quality and FPS for normal
recording.
Step
When the setting is completed, select [Next].
The <Confirm the recording settings> screen is
displayed.
Notice
•
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.
or
When you use the auto setting, <Audio recording>
setting is not reflected. The setting values based on the
designated condition are assigned to image recording
only. When <Audio recording> is set to active,
estimated time displayed on the screen becomes
shorter.
Confirm the recording settings
•
Step
Step
<Main menu> is displayed.
2 Select [Recording setting].
6 Check the recording settings and select [Next].
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The settings you make in this procedure are applied
to normal recording.
•
The picture quality and FPS are same among all the
cameras detected in step 4.
•
To change the settings, select [Return] to go back to
the screen in step 5.
•
When the confirmation is completed, select [Next].
The <Apply settings> screen is displayed.
Recording setting
•
Step
The <Recording setting> screen is displayed.
3 Select [Setting] next to [Auto setting].
Apply new settings
Setting
•
Select [Next] on the <Recording setting Auto>
screen.
Camera check
Step
4 Select [Execute].
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When you select [Execute], the recorder
automatically detects the cameras from which it is
receiving video signals.
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•
page 103) is
When the transparent setting (
disabled, you cannot view images. Change the
setting, as needed.
•
When the detection is completed, select [Next].
The <Define the normal recording cycle> screen is
displayed.
Define the normal recording cycle
Step
50
5 Set [Recording duration], [Recording time per
day], and [Picture size].
•
Picture quality and FPS are automatically set for
the cameras detected in step 4 and a confirmation
screen is displayed.
•
When you set the recording duration to 2 years,
images are recorded in the long recording mode,
where FPS is set to 3 or less to prolong the
recording duration. However, the recording and
playback picture quality decreases. Images recorded
in the long recording mode are delayed to be
displayed during playback or they are degraded
during variable-speed playback such as high-speed
playback.
Step
7 Select the recording pattern from [Recording A]
to [Recording D] to which you want to apply the
settings and then select [Execute].
•
The automatically configured settings are applied to
the selected recording pattern.
[Recording A]: Used for manual recording and
timer recording.
[Recording B] to [Recording D]: Used for timer
recording.
Step
Select whether to use the motion detection as
a trigger of normal recording or that of alarm
recording. When recording scenes where there is
constant motion, you can save the HDD storage
capacity by selecting normal recording. In such
a case, the recorded data are stored separately
from those of ordinary alarm recording, resulting in
increased efficiency in the alarm list search.
<Manual setting>
You can make recording settings manually.
Step
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.
or
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Step
[REC in alarm recording mode by MD]: Alarm
recording starts when motion is detected.
[REC in normal recording mode by MD]: Normal
recording starts when motion is detected. Images
are recorded at the picture quality and FPS for
normal recording. This recording is not registered to
the alarm list.
<Main menu> is displayed.
2 Select [Recording setting].
When partition is set, images are recorded to the
normal recording area.
Recording setting
•
Step
Set the trigger for starting alarm recording to other
page 54.
than [EXT] in step 11 on
The <Recording setting> screen is displayed.
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3 Select [Setting] next to [Manual setting].
In the case of Recording A, when motion detection
recording is not being performed, you can start
normal recording by pressing the REC/STOP button.
Setting
•
In the timer operation mode, when [MD] on the
Timer program screen is [ON], the recorder is in
the motion detection stand-by mode and performs
normal recording only with the cameras that detect
motion. (See the tables on the next page.)
The <Recording settings> screen is displayed.

Recording A to D
Step
4 Select the recording pattern you want to set from
among [Recording A] to [Recording D].
[Recording A]: Used for manual recording and
timer recording.
Notice
•
In normal recording by motion detection, the settings
made on the <Alarm camera setting> screen are
ignored and only the cameras that detect motion are
used. In alarm recording triggered by grounding of the
rear terminals, the cameras selected on the <Alarm
camera setting> screen are used.
•
When the trigger for starting alarm recording is set
to [EXT&MD], normal recording by motion detection
is performed only while the rear terminals are being
grounded.
•
When motion detection recording is set to normal
recording, set [MD] for timer recording to [ON] (
page 63).
[Recording B] to [Recording D]: Used for timer
recording.
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Select [Setting] of the recording pattern you want to
set.
Picture size
Step
5 Select the picture size and select [Execute].
[4CIF]: 704x576.
[2CIF]: 704x288.
[CIF]: 352x288.
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The maximum FPS rate is as follows.
Picture size
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6 Select motion detection recording.
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Making recording settings manually
4CIF
2CIF
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CIF
When you select [Long recording mode], the
recording duration is prolonged with FPS set to 3 or
less. However, the recording and playback picture
quality decreases.
Notice
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When you change the picture size, the picture quality
and FPS are initialized.
Recording
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Recording (continued)
Step
7 Set the pre-alarm recording time in [Pre-alarm
time] under [Alarm recording].
Step
8 Set the alarm recording time in [Post-alarm time]
under [Alarm recording].
[0 Sec]: Pre-alarm recording is not performed.
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[Manual]: Alarm recording continues until the
grounding of the ALARM IN terminal ceases.
Note that the actual pre-alarm recording time may
become shorter than the specified time because of
HDD malfunction or other failure.
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Notice
Notice
•
Due to the restrictions on data format, the pre-alarm
recording time may vary from the specified time.
•
When the alarm recording area is allocated by the
partition setting, the alarm recording data and prealarm recording data are saved in the alarm recording
area. To play back the already recorded data, set [Play
page 66) to [HDD (Alarm)].
device selection] (
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Step
The picture quality and FPS of the normal recording or
alarm recording being executed are applied to the prealarm recording.
•
Pre-alarm recording is performed only when the prealarm recording time is set to other than 0 second.
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Ensure that the Pre-alarm time is shorter than the Postalarm time.
Picture quality and FPS
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9 Set the picture quality and FPS for normal
recording and alarm recording.
•
Recording is not performed when FPS is set to [---].
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The picture quality has 9 levels from L1 to L9, and
L9 is the highest.
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Images from cameras of which [Active] box is
selected are recorded. Images from cameras of
which [Active] box is unselected are not recorded.
•
By using [Ditto], you can copy the settings of the
above row.
•
When the setting is completed, select [Next]. The
<Alarm camera setting> screen is displayed.
When [REC in normal recording mode by MD] is selected
Input setting
When the setting is completed, select [Next]. The
<Picture quality and FPS> screen is displayed.
During manual operation
During timer operation
During timer operation
When [MD] on the Timer program screen is
set to [ON]
When [MD] on the Timer program screen
is set to [OFF]
Normal recording
Alarm recording
Normal recording
Alarm recording
Normal recording
Alarm recording
EXT
Button
EXT
-
EXT
-
EXT
MD-A
Button or MD-A
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MD-A
-
-
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MD-B
Button or MD-B
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MD-B
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-
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EXT & MD-A
Button or MD-A during the
terminal is grounding
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MD-A during the terminal
is grounding
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-
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EXT & MD-B
Button or MD-B during the
terminal is grounding
-
MD-B during the terminal
is grounding
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-
-
EXT or MD-A
Button or MD-A
EXT
MD-A
EXT
-
EXT
EXT or MD-B
Button or MD-B
EXT
MD-B
EXT
-
EXT
„ When [REC in alarm recording mode by MD] is selected
Input setting
During manual operation
During timer operation
During timer operation
When [MD] on the Timer program screen is
set to [ON]
When [MD] on the Timer program screen
is set to [OFF]
Normal recording
Alarm recording
Normal recording
Alarm recording
Normal recording
Alarm recording
EXT
Button
EXT
Timer
EXT
Timer
EXT
MD-A
Button
MD-A
Timer
MD-A
Timer
-
MD-B
Button
MD-B
Timer
MD-B
Timer
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EXT & MD-A
Button
MD-A during the
terminal is grounding
Timer
MD-A during the
terminal is grounding
Timer
-
EXT & MD-B
Button
MD-B during the
terminal is grounding
Timer
MD-B during the
terminal is grounding
Timer
-
EXT or MD-A
Button
EXT or MD-A
Timer
EXT or MD-A
Timer
EXT
EXT or MD-B
Button
EXT or MD-B
Timer
EXT or MD-B
Timer
EXT
Button: Recording starts when the REC/STOP button on the front panel of the recorder is pressed.
EXT: Normal recording or alarm recording starts when a signal is input to the ALARM IN terminal on the rear panel of the recorder.
MD: Normal recording or alarm recording starts when motion is detected.
Timer: Normal recording or alarm recording starts according to the timer recording settings.
-: Neither normal recording or alarm recording is performed.
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•
When the total FPS of all the recordings being
performed is around the following values, they may not
be performed according to the specified settings.
Step
When the total FPS is around the following values, you
cannot view images from the inactive cameras via the
network.
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CIF
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Picture size
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10 Select recording cameras for each connected
sensor.
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Alarm recording is performed with selected cameras.
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When an alarm signal is input during normal
recording, images from cameras selected for alarm
recording are recorded at the alarm recording
FPS rate while images from the other cameras are
recorded at the normal recording FPS rate. The
maximum total of the alarm recording FPS and
normal recording FPS of the selected cameras is as
follows.
Tips
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Picture size
<Estimated time>
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•
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[Estimated time] is displayed at the bottom of the
screen, which shows the maximum continuous
recording time at the picture quality and FPS for
normal recording.
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4CIF
2CIF
<DX-TL308E>
50
100
200
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX>
25
50
100
2CIF
CIF
50
100
200
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX>
25
50
100
Alarm input to 3ch
1ch
2ch
3ch
4ch
The estimated time is just for a guide. Depending
on the recorded images, the actual recording time
may vary considerably. As more motion images are
recorded, the actual recording time may become
shorter than the estimated time.
Picture size
4CIF
<DX-TL308E>
Alarm input to 1ch
When you change the capacity of the normal
recording area in the partition setting, the estimated
time is displayed according to the specified capacity.
When the sum of each FPS is around the following
values, [Total FPS] is displayed in red and an error
message appears. In this case, decrease the FPS.
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Alarm camera setting
Notice
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Nomal recording
Alarm recording
Nomal recording
Nomal recording
Nomal recording
Alarm recording
Nomal recording
Nomal recording
When the setting is completed, select [Next]. The
<Alarm input/output> screen is displayed.
Tips
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You can select multiple cameras per sensor input.
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[Total FPS] shows the sum of the larger values
between the FPS for normal recording and that for
alarm recording of the selected cameras. (The value
displayed in [Total FPS] is not same as the sum of
the displayed FPS.)
Recording
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Recording (continued)
Alarm input/output
Step
Supplementary explanations on recording settings
11 Select the trigger for starting alarm recording for
each connected sensor.
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When alarm recording or emergency recording is
performed during timer recording, the end time of the
timer recording is put off till the completion of the alarm
recording or the emergency recording.
[EXT&MD-B]: Alarm recording starts when Motion
B is detected while the ALARM IN terminal is being
grounded.
•
When the alarm recording time is set to [Manual],
the recording time of motion detection recording is 5
seconds.
[EXT]: Alarm recording starts only when the ALARM
IN terminal is grounded.
•
When a power failure occurs during alarm recording
or emergency recording, the alarm recording or the
emergency recording resumes after the recovery
from the power failure. The cumulative recording time
before the power failure is reset and it starts from the
beginning again.
•
When alarm signals are input to multiple sensors at the
same time, the recorder may not register all the alarm
events to the alarm list.
[EXT&MD-A]: Alarm recording starts when Motion
A is detected while the ALARM IN terminal is being
grounded.
[EXTorMD-A]: Alarm recording starts when the
ALARM IN terminal is grounded or Motion A is
detected.
[EXTorMD-B]: Alarm recording starts when the
ALARM IN terminal is grounded or Motion B is
detected.
[MD-A]: Alarm recording starts only when Motion A
is detected.
[MD-B]: Alarm recording starts only when Motion B
is detected.
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Notice
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When the trigger for starting alarm recording is other
than [EXT] or [EXT&MD], the motion detection function
activates immediately after you exit the <Alarm input/
output> screen.
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[-]: Camera does not move.
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Up to 3 cameras can be moved.
Example
Sensor
1
CAM P.set
EXT
1
01
When the ALARM IN terminal corresponding to Sensor 1
is grounded, Camera 1 moves to the preset position 01.
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Caution in changing recording operations
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In the case that there is a large difference between
the picture qualities for normal recording and alarm
recording, the recorder may take time to achieve the
designated picture quality when the recording mode
changes from normal recording to alarm recording or
from alarm recording to normal recording.
)
The cameras selected by [CAM] are moved to the
preset position selected by [P.set]. (The cameras
do not move when the trigger is set to other than
[EXT].) For preset position registration, see
page 43.
When the picture size is set to [4CIF] or [CIF], images
are recorded frame by frame. When you play back
recorded images having rapid motion, they may appear
shaking. When such shaking images are annoying, see
page 106).
"Display a playback image in field" (
When the picture size or recording rate changes due
to the change of recording operation (for example,
from normal recording to alarm recording, from normal
recording to emergency recording, switching the
timer operation), the recording may be interrupted
temporarily (for approximately one second). The
interruption time becomes longer as the load of the
recorder increases.
12 Select the PTZ camera preset position for the
sensors for which the trigger is set to [EXT] in
step 11.
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Frame recording
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To prohibit alarm signal input, set [Alarm input] on the
page 61)
<Recording settings> screen to [Off]. (
Step
Alarm recording
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Preliminary recording is a function to start recording
maximum 30 minutes before the start of alarm recording or
emergency recording.
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The picture quality and FPS of the normal recording
or alarm recording being executed are applied to the
preliminary recording.
•
When executing preliminary recording and normal
recording or alarm recording at the same time, set the
picture quality and FPS, considering that preliminary
recording is always performed in the background.
Depending on the settings, images may be dropped
during recording.
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•
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Data are not saved in the HDD (Preliminary) when the
preliminary recording is disabled.
Picture quality and FPS
•
Normal- and alarm-recorded data are transferred with
a delay of the designated Pre-alarm time. Therefore, to
retrieve the latest recorded data, search the data in the
HDD (Preliminary) using the time date search.
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Supplementary explanations on preliminary recording
HDD for preliminary
recording
Constant recording
Alarm or emergency event
occurs.
When the Pre-alarm time is
set to 10 seconds, data are
transferred after 10 seconds.
When the FPS for both normal and alarm recordings
are set to [---], preliminary recording is not performed
even if the recording time is specified.
Transfer
Transfer post-
preliminary
alarm recorded
recorded data.
data.
HDD for normal, alarm, and
emergency recording
In the case of recording to serial bus HDDs, the
transmission rate decreases. Check in advance that
data are recorded without dropping.
Recording cameras
Cameras you want to use for preliminary recording
should be selected for normal or alarm recording.
System of alarm recording and emergency
recording
When preliminary recording is enabled for alarm
recording or emergency recording, data are always
recorded to the HDD for preliminary recording.
When an alarm or emergency event occurs, the
preliminary recorded data and post-alarm recorded
data are transferred to the HDD for normal, alarm, and
emergency recording.
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HDD used for recording
Pre-recorded data of alarm recording and emergency
recording are temporarily stored in the dedicated
areas in the built-in HDDs. When only 1 built-in HDD is
available, the amount of pre-recorded data that can be
stored may decrease.
When both built-in HDDs are unavailable, pre-recorded
data are not stored. In addition, you cannot set or
change the preliminary recording settings.
Before starting the practical operation of the recorder,
check that both built-in HDDs are ready for use.
Recording
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Recording (continued)
Emergency recording settings
Step
<EMR recording>
5 Select the picture size for emergency recording
and select [Execute].
[4CIF]: 704x576.
You can make settings for emergency recording. When the
EMERGENCY terminal is grounded by the alarm sensor
while both of the MAIN switch on the rear panel and the
POWER button on the front panel of the recorder are ON,
the recorder automatically starts emergency recording,
overriding the other operations even though it is in the stop
mode or it is performing timer recording.
[2CIF]: 704x288.
[CIF]: 352x288.
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The maximum FPS rate is as follows.
4CIF
2CIF
CIF
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Notice
•
•
The recorder does not perform emergency recording
when the MAIN switch or the POWER button is OFF or
it is in the timer recording stand-by mode.
You cannot change the settings made on the <EMR
recording> screen during normal recording or alarm
recording. To change the settings during normal
recording, stop recording. During alarm recording,
when you set [Alarm input] on the <Recording settings>
page 61) to [Off], receipt of alarm inputs
screen (
is prohibited for 5 minutes. Stop recording during this
period and change the emergency recording settings.
)
Step
Notice
•
When you change the picture size, the FPS rate is
initialized.
Step
6 Select cameras used for emergency recording.
•
Step
The cameras selected in the [Recording cameras]
area are used for recording.
7 Set the FPS for emergency recording.
Tips
•
When the sum of each FPS is around the following
values, [Total FPS] is displayed in red and an error
message appears. In this case, decrease the FPS.
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.
Picture size
or
Step
•
Step
<Main menu> is displayed.
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8 Set the pre-emergency recording time in [Prealarm time].
[0 Sec]: Pre-emergency recording is not performed.
2 Select [Recording setting].
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Recording setting
•
Step
Step
The <Recording setting> screen is displayed.
Setting
Step
The <Recording settings> screen is displayed.
4 Select [Setting] next to [EMR recording].
Setting
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The <EMR recording> screen is displayed.
Note that the actual pre-emergency recording
time may become shorter than the specified time
because of HDD malfunction or other failure.
9 Set the emergency recording time in [Post-alarm
time].
[Manual]: Emergency recording continues until the
grounding of the EMERGENCY terminal ceases.
3 Select [Setting] next to [Manual setting].
•
CIF
Notice
•
Ensure that the Pre-alarm time is shorter than the Postalarm time.
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•
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ENGLISH
Supplementary explanations on emergency recording
Picture quality
The picture quality is fixed to [L9].
Indications during emergency recording
•
" E " is displayed on the screen in red.
•
z is displayed in red next to the camera number on
the screen (only when the camera number indication is
enabled).
„
Others
•
When a power failure occurs during emergency
recording, the emergency recording resumes after
recovery from the power failure and the recorder
continues recording for the time specified in [Postalarm time].
•
When emergency recording is performed during timer
recording, the end time of the timer recording is put off
till the completion of the emergency recording. Upon
the completion of the emergency recording, the timer
recording ends.
•
The emergency recording events are registered to the
alarm list and EMR is displayed on the list.
Recording
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Recording (continued)
Motion detection settings
Step
<Motion detection>
6 Set the detection sensitivity to variation in the
loaded image.
High
Based on the motion detection conditions, the recorder
starts alarm recording when it detects variation in motion
in the image captured by the connected camera. You can
set 2 patterns of motion detection conditions and they can
be switched according to the timer program setting. (MD-A/
MD-B)
•
The detection sensitivity has 5 levels according to
the variation in brightness.
Tips
•
When the sensitivity is set to [High], the motion
detection function may detect even flickering of the
fluorescent light, etc.
Step
7 Set the motion detection threshold.
0
Variation in motion
is detected.
Step
Alarm recording
starts.
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.
0 5
•
Set the motion detection threshold, which is the
minimum number of active cells in the detection area
that show variation to be detected as motion.
•
Variation occurring in the active cells exceeding the
threshold is detected as motion.
Notice
or
•
Step
•
You can set the number of active cells in the detection
area at the maximum in [MD threshold]. When you set
a value exceeding that number, it turns to red. In this
case, decrease the value.
Step
8 Set the detection interval.
<Main menu> is displayed.
2 Select [Recording setting].
0.5sec
•
Recording setting
•
Step
The <Recording setting> screen is displayed.
3 Select [Setting] next to [Manual setting].
Setting
Step
•
Step
The <Recording settings> screen is displayed.
9 Set the detection area.
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4 Select [Setting] next to [Motion detection].
Step
[All area]: The setting screen is displayed with all
the cells in the detection area set active.
The <Motion detection setting> screen is displayed.
5 Select a camera used for motion detection in
[Camera selection].
[No area]: The setting screen is displayed with all
the cells in the detection area set inactive.
[User A], [User B]: The setting screen is displayed
with the current detection area setting maintained.
1
•
You can make motion detection settings for each
camera.
[Copy Setting B], [Copy Setting A]: The setting
screen is displayed with the detection area setting of
the other pattern. The settings made in this step are
saved as [User A] or [User B].
Notice
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The motion detection function does not work while the
Motion detection setting screen is displayed.
When you select [Setting] next to [Mask set], the
screen for setting the detection area is displayed.
Setting
Setting
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You can select the detection interval. By setting
the detection interval, you can set the motion
detection to work appropriately depending on the
motion speed of the monitored object. For effective
detection, set the interval long for objects that move
slowly and set it short for objects that move fast.
•
Display the desired setting pattern and select
[Execute]. The setting screen is displayed.
•
You can set any of 506 cells in the detection area.
•
Active cells are indicated in red, inactive cells are
indicated in blue, and cells being set are colorless.
•
When you want to change the detection area setting
of the camera already set, select [User A] or [User B].
Otherwise, the detection area setting is reset to the
default.
•
When variation is detected continuously, alarm
recording is also continuously performed. Therefore,
you cannot change the recording settings, etc. In this
case, you can suspend the motion detection function
forcibly for 5 minutes by setting [Alarm input] on
the <Recording settings> screen to [Off]. When you
stop recording during this period, you can change
the recording settings, etc. The motion detection
function automatically resumes in 5 minutes and
this is registered to the system log list. To cancel the
prohibition of alarm input manually, set [Alarm input] to
[On].
•
When both the ALARM IN terminal on the rear panel
and the motion detection are selected as the trigger for
starting alarm recording, the ALARM IN terminal takes
priority when both events occur simultaneously.
•
The motion detection function of this recorder may
not operate correctly depending on the conditions
of input video signals especially when the motion
detection sensitivity is set to high level. Be careful when
the recorder is connected to the system that issues
an alarm using the motion detection function of this
recorder.
•
To perform alarm recording by motion detection,
set [Input] of [Alarm input/output] to [MD-A], [MDB], [EXTorMD-A], [EXTorMD-B], [EXT&MD-A], or
[EXT&MD-B], and set the FPS for alarm recording of
the selected cameras to other than [---].
•
The motion detection function of this recorder detects
motion by detecting variation in brightness. Therefore,
the function may malfunction because of change in
the lighting or sunlight or may fail to detect under such
condition as that a person is wearing the same color of
clothes as the background. Be sure to test the function
sufficiently before starting the practical operation.
•
When alarms by motion detection occur quite
frequently, the recorder's operations such as alarm
recording, communication, and screen display may
become slow. It is recommended to use normal
recording for monitoring places where motion is
constantly detected.
[Setting by the mouse]
„ To set the cells one by one
1 Left-click a desired cell to turn it red.
Every time you click, the cell turns red (active), blue
(inactive) and colorless (being set).
„ To set multiple cells at a time
1 Left-click on the start point cell until it becomes
colorless, and then left-click on the end point cell.
The selected area is enclosed by a yellow frame and
the cells within the frame are displayed colorless.
2 Left-click the mouse in the selected area.
Every time you click, the area changes between
active and inactive.
3 After setting the area active or inactive, left-click
outside the yellow frame or right-click in the yellow
frame.
The setting is completed.
[Setting by the buttons on the front panel of the
recorder]
„ To set the cells one by one
1 Select a cell using the direction buttons and press
the ENTER button.
Every time you press the button, the cell turns red
(active), blue (inactive), and colorless (being set).
„ To set multiple cells at a time
1 Select the start point cell using the direction buttons
and then press the ENTER button until it becomes
colorless.
2 Select the end point cell using the direction buttons
and press the ENTER button.
The selected area is enclosed by a yellow frame and
the cells within the frame are displayed colorless.
Every time you press the ENTER button, the
selected area changes between active and inactive.
ENGLISH
Cautions on motion detection setting
Notice
3 After setting the area active or inactive, press the
direction button.
The setting is completed.
Tips
•
You can set multiple active areas per camera.
•
The image captured by the selected camera is
displayed as the background.
Step
10 Click [Test] to check that the motion detection
function operates according to the settings you
made.
Test
•
The color of the cells that detect motion changes.
Recording
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Recording (continued)
Audio recording settings
•
When you create an alarm recording area by partition
setting and set [Recording mode] to [Alarm], audio is
recorded to the alarm recording area together with
images. (
Page 39)
•
To copy the recorded audio as digital data, copy
images from at least one camera.
<Audio recording>
You can make settings for audio recording. You can record
audio together with images from Camera 1. When you
enable audio recording, the maximum continuous recording
duration becomes shorter than that when not recording
audio.
Step
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.
or
•
Step
<Main menu> is displayed.
2 Select [Recording setting].
Recording setting
•
Step
The <Recording setting> screen is displayed.
3 Select [Setting] next to [Manual setting].
Setting
•
Step
The <Recording settings> screen is displayed.
4 Select [Setting] next to [Audio recording].
Setting
•
Step
5 Select whether or not to record audio.
•
Step
The <Audio recording settings> screen is displayed.
When you put a checkmark, audio is recorded
together with the images from Camera 1.
6 Set the audio quality.
[Normal]: Audio at 12 kHz sampling frequency.
[Economy]: Audio at 8 kHz sampling frequency.
Step
7 Set the recording mode.
[Constant]: Audio is recorded constantly during
recording (normal recording, alarm recording or
emergency recording).
[Alarm]: Audio is recorded during alarm recording or
emergency recording.
Notice
60
•
When images from Camera 1 are not recorded, audio
is not recorded even when audio recording is enabled.
•
When the recording mode changes from normal
recording to alarm recording or from alarm recording to
normal recording, audio may be interrupted temporarily,
but this is not a malfunction.
)
You can hear the live audio any time except during
playback. The live audio changes to playback audio
when you start playback or triplex playback.
You can stop alarm input manually.
You cannot change the settings on the <Recording setting>
screen during recording. To make recording settings while
alarm recording is performed continuously, use this function
to prohibit alarm input temporarily and stop recording.
Step
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.
Manual recording
ENGLISH
Stopping alarm input
This section describes the method of normal recording by
manual operation.
Before starting manual recording
Notice
•
Use <Recording A> to perform manual recording.
Select [Auto setting] or [Manual setting] to set the
picture quality and FPS for normal recording. (
pages 50 to 54)
)
or
Tips
•
Step
<Main menu> is displayed.
•
2 Select [Recording setting].
You can use only <Recording A> for manual recording.
<Recording B> to <Recording D> are for timer
recording only. <Recording A> can be also used for
timer recording.
) pages 62 to 65)
Use the <Timer program> screen (
to make settings for timer recording.
Recording setting
•
Step
Step
1 Press the REC/STOP button.
The <Recording setting> screen is displayed.
3 Select [Setting] next to [Manual setting].
Setting
•
Step
The <Recording settings> screen is displayed.
4 Set [Alarm input].
•
When you select [Off], alarm input is prohibited for 5
minutes.
•
Step
The REC indicator illuminates and recording starts.
2 To stop recording, press the REC/STOP button
for 2 seconds or longer.
•
The recording stops and the REC indicator goes out.
This function is effective to the ALARM IN terminal
on the rear panel, motion detection input, emergency
input and communication port input. Alarm input
prohibition is automatically canceled in 5 minutes.
To cancel the prohibition manually, select [On] and
close the <Recording setting> screen.
Recording
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Recording (continued)
Timer recording settings
Step
<Timer program>
You can make settings for timer recording. By setting the
recording cameras, FPS, and picture quality for normal
recording/alarm recording individually for <Recording A>
to <Recording D>, you can change the recording pattern
instantly by changing [Mode].
or
•
Step
Check that the date and present time are set
correctly.
Page 99
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.
<Main menu> is displayed.
2 Select [Recording setting].
)
Preparation
Set the recording cameras and FPS of <Recording
A> to <Recording D>.
Pages 50 to 55
)
Recording setting
•
Day
Setting
screen
Mode
MD
1
Every
07
00
-
24
00
REC A
OFF
2
Every
07
00 -
24
00
Archive
OFF
Start
Step 4
End
Step 5
See Step 8 for designating
special days.
Step
The <Recording setting> screen is displayed.
Timer program
?
10
00 : 00
06 : 00
Step 6
18 : 00
•
Step
REC A
Step
4 [Day]
[Every]: Recording is performed at the programmed
time everyday.
24 : 00
[SPL1 to 3]: Recording is performed on the days
designated as special day in step 8.
REC B
REC C
REC D
[Holiday]: Recording is performed on the days
designated as holiday in step 9. Holiday program is
performed with the highest priority, regardless of the
program number.
Archive
Step
Step
The <Timer program> screen is displayed.
[Sun] to [Sat]: Recording is performed on the
designated day of the week.
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Hol
Confirmation
screen
3 Select [Setting] next to [Timer program setting].
Setting
Step 7
See Step 9 for designating
holidays.
12 : 00
Step
11 Close the menu screen.
12 Press the TIMER button on the front panel of the
recorder.
5 [Start], [End]
Set the start time and end time of recording. (The
time is indicated by the 24-hour system.)
Step
Execution
6 [Mode]
[REC A] to [REC D]: Recording is performed
according to the settings of <Recording A> to
pages 50 to 55).
<Recording D> (
)
[Archive]: Data are archived to the archive device.
When you select [Archive], make settings for archive
page 78).
on the <Archive> screen (
)
[Skip]: The timer recording is suspended
temporarily. (Recording is not performed for the
designated period.)
Notice
•
62
When you archive data by timer recording, set the start
and end times so that the archive time is 10 minutes or
longer.
7 [MD] (
•
) page 52)
[ON]: Alarm recording by motion detection is
performed during timer recording.
[OFF]: Alarm recording by motion detection is not
performed during timer recording.
Notice
•
For example, when you select [REC A] in step 6
and set [MD] to [ON] in step 7, the motion detection
operation is performed by the trigger of Recording A.
When the trigger for starting alarm recording is [EXT],
motion detection recording is not performed by timer
page 54)
recording even when [MD] is [ON]. (
To set timer recording for 24 hours a day, you are
recommended to set the program time as 00:00 to
00:00.
Step
)
•
In the case that the trigger for starting alarm recording
is set to [EXT&MD-A] or [EXT&MD-B] on the
<Recording setting> screen, when you set [MD] to
[OFF] on the Timer setting screen, alarm recording is
not performed even though the ALARM IN terminal is
grounded.
Step
In the case that a normal day program and a holiday
program are designed to continue beyond 00:00 (for
example, 20:00 to 07:00) and the end time of the
holiday program is within the recording period of the
normal day program, the recorder does not start the
normal day program. After the holiday program ends,
the recorder performs the next coming normal day
program.
ENGLISH
Step
10 To check the timer recording settings, select
[Next] on the <Timer program> screen.
D:Next
•
Step
The <Program confirmation> screen is displayed.
11 Close the menu screen.
E:Return
8 Set special days.
•
When you select [Setting], the screen for setting
special days and holidays is displayed.
Step
12 Press the TIMER button on the front panel of the
recorder.
Setting
Step
•
When you select [SPL] in the [Day] column in step 4,
the period designated in this step is applied.
•
You can set up to 3 patterns of special days.
9 Set holidays.
•
•
The TIMER indicator illuminates.
•
The power turns off and the recorder enters the
timer recording stand-by mode. The power is turned
on about 3 minutes before the start time of timer
recording. The recording starts from the start time of
timer recording.
You can designate dates to be considered as
holiday.
When you select [Holiday] in the [Day] column in
step 4, the dates designated in this step are applied.
When the present time is within the timer recording
operation time, timer recording starts.
Notice
•
When you designate a holiday program with the end
time beyond 00:00, the recorder performs the holiday
program till the end time and then starts a normal day
program.
Example
•
Timer recording and timer recording stand-by mode
are canceled when you hold down the TIMER button
for 2 seconds or longer.
When you set January 1st as holiday:
January 1st 07:00 - January 2nd 06:00 Holiday program
January 2nd 06:00 - Normal day program
January 1st
00:00
07:00
January 2nd
00:00
Holiday program
06:00
Normal day program
Recording
63
Recording (continued)
Notice
•
When you set holidays using the holiday setting screen
and select [Holiday] in the [Day] column, that program
always takes priority.
•
When the timer recording is performed on the external
HDD, the recording time may become several seconds
shorter than the designated time.
•
When alarm recording starts during timer recording,
the alarm recording continues even when the timer
recording end time comes. The timer recording ends
when the alarm recording ends.
•
When alarm or emergency recording starts during timer
recording, the alarm or emergency recording continues
for the specified recording time even if the start time
of the next timer program comes. After the completion
of the alarm or emergency recording, the next coming
timer program starts.
Example 1
Timer program
setting
Program 1
Skip or Off
Alarm recording
Extended
Emergency recording
Extended
Program 2
End of Program 1
Example 2
Timer program
setting
Program 1
Program 2
Alarm recording
Extended
Emergency recording
Extended
Shift to Program 2
End of Program 1
Example 3
Timer program
setting
Program 1
Program 2
Alarm recording
Extended
Emergency recording
Extended
Program 3
Shift to Program 3
End of Program 1
Recording is not performed correctly if there is an error in the settings. To prevent such errors, this recorder notifies
the user of errors using following methods. If there is an error in the settings, take necessary procedures.
Recorder status
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Description of error
Countermeasure
The TIMER indicator blinks.
(The series of short beeps
sounds.)
1) The timer program has not been set.
1) Set the timer program.
The TIMER button does not
work.
1) A menu is being displayed.
2) Program setting is underway.
•
Close the menus.
Timer recording does not start
when the program start time
comes.
1) HDD space runs out when the repeat
recording is disabled.
2) Clock is not correct.
3) Program settings are not correct.
•
•
•
•
Clear the warning indication.
Enable the repeat recording.
Set the clock correctly.
Check the settings on the confirmation screen.
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62-65
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38
99
62,63
When 2 or more programs overlap, one having the largest
program number is executed.
Example 1)
•
Program 1: 14:00 to 17:00, 0.4 FPS for normal
recording
•
Program 2: 15:00 to 16:00, 3 FPS for normal recording
These programs overlap between 15:00 and 16:00. In this
case, Program 2 takes priority and the recorder operates as
shown in the illustration below.
Example
14:00
15:00
Program 1: 14:00 to 17:00, 0.4 FPS for
normal recording
16:00
•
Program 1: 14:00 to 17:00, 0.4 FPS for normal
recording
•
Program 2: [Skip] from 15:00 to 16:00
ENGLISH
Example 2)
When timer programs overlap
These programs overlap between 15:00 and 16:00. In this
case, Program 2 takes priority and the recorder does not
perform recording from 15:00 to 16:00 as shown in the
illustration below.
Example
14:00
16:00
15:00
Program 1: 14:00 to 17:00, 0.4 FPS for
normal recording
0.4 FPS
Program 2: [Skip] from 15:00 to 16:00
Skip
17:00
17:00
0.4 FPS
14:00
Program 2: 15:00 to 16:00, 3 FPS for
normal recording
3 FPS
Actual recording operation
15:00
0.4 FPS
16:00
Not
recorded!
17:00
0.4 FPS
Program 2
14:00
Actual recording operation
15:00
0.4 FPS
16:00
3 FPS
17:00
0.4 FPS
Program 1
Program 1
Program 2
Program 1
Program 1
Recording
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Playback
Selecting the playback device
<Device selection>
You can select the device and audio for playback.
Step
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.
Playing back recorded data
You can play back recorded data. This recorder is able to
play back recorded images by various methods. The most
basic playback method is described below.
Step
1 Press the PLAY button inside the door on the
front panel of the recorder.
or
•
Step
<Main menu> is displayed.
•
The recorder plays back data stored in the device
you selected in the above procedure "Selecting the
playback device."
•
After the power is turned on, playback starts from
the oldest recorded data. Otherwise, playback starts
from the point where it was stopped last time.
2 Select [Device selection].
Device selection
•
Step
The <Change audio and play device> screen is
displayed.
3 Select the device you want to play under [Play
device selection].
Notice
•
When you change the multiplexer, playback direction,
or playback speed during playback, a black screen may
be displayed.
•
When you change the multiplexer or the playbackrelated settings during playback, or when you play
back data where recording status was changed due to
change of recording operation, a black screen may be
displayed or image dropout may occur.
•
This recorder uses the motion picture compression
format. Due to this, the recorder may take time to
display the playback picture.
•
When the picture size or recording rate changes due
to the change of recording operation (for example,
from normal recording to alarm recording, from normal
recording to emergency recording, switching the
timer operation), the recording may be interrupted
temporarily (for approximately one second). The
interruption time becomes longer as the load of the
recorder increases.
Notice
•
You cannot select devices that are not registered. (You
can select DVD/CD and USB memory.)
•
You can change the playback device only while
playback is stopped.
•
When you change the playback device on the <Change
audio and play device> screen and then start playback
with that screen being displayed, data in the device
that was selected before the change are played. Before
starting playback, close the screen.
Step
4 Select whether or not to output under [Audio
channel selection].
•
The setting made in this step is applied to both live
image display and playback.
[On]: Audio is output.
[Off]: No audio is output.
Tips
•
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Settings are retained even when the MAIN switch on
the rear panel of the recorder is turned off or when a
power failure occurs.
)
•
When [Activate repeat playback] (
page 105) is
disabled, playback stops when reaching the physical
end of the HDD or the end of the recorded data. When
[Activate repeat playback] is enabled, the recorded
data are played back repeatedly.
•
When you press the PAUSE/JUMP TO END button
while the playback is stopped, images around the end
of the latest recorded data are played back in the still
image playback mode.
•
When you start playback in the sleep mode, [HDD is
booting] is displayed.
Notice
2 To pause playback, press the PAUSE button.
(Still image playback)
•
To resume playback, press the PAUSE or PLAY
button.
•
When you press a camera number button during
still image display in the single screen display mode,
the image from the camera corresponding to the
button you pressed is displayed. The clock showing
the recorded time may gain when you change the
camera number to be displayed during still frame
playback.
ENGLISH
Step
Tips
•
Some images may appear shaking because this
recorder records images frame by frame, but this is not
a malfunction. To curb image shaking during playback,
Page
select [Display a playback image in field]. (
106)
)
•
When you press a camera number button during still
image playback in order to display images in the single
screen display mode, no images may be displayed
because of absence of recorded images from the
camera or the timing of still image display.
•
In the field display mode, the odd images are displayed.
Step
3 To stop playback, press the STOP button.
•
When you start playback next time, playback
resumes from the point where it was stopped last
time.
Tips
•
The playback speed of each camera may not be
constant depending on the recording conditions.
•
In the split screen display mode, the playback rate may
be lower than the recording data.
Playback
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Searching for images you want to view
To search for images using <Search menu>, there are 5
methods as follows:
The oldest recorded image is searched for.
[ ]: Each time you click this button, the reverse
playback speed changes in the order of approx. X2
Æ approx. X4 Æ approx. X8 Æ approx. X16 Æ highspeed playback Æ approx. X2.
„
[ ]: When you click this button, reverse frame-byframe playback starts.
„
Start point search
End point search
The latest recorded image is searched for.
„
[ ]: When you click this button, reverse playback
starts.
Time and date search
Images are searched based on the date and time you
designate.
[ ]: When you click this button, playback/reverse
playback stops.
„
[ ]: When you click this button, playback/reverse
playback pauses.
Alarm list search
Images are searched using the list of dates and times when
alarm recording and emergency recording started.
„
[ ]: When you click this button, frame-by-frame
playback starts.
MD search
[
Images from cameras that detected motion are searched.
]: When you click this button, playback starts.
[ ]: Each time you click this button, the playback
speed changes in the order of approx. X2 Æ approx.
X4 Æ approx. X8 Æ approx. X16 Æ high-speed
playback Æ approx. X2.
Searching for the oldest recorded data
<Start point search>
Notice
Step
1 Press the SEARCH button on the front panel of
the recorder.
•
<Search menu> is displayed.
•
You can display this menu also from the mouse
operation menu. (
Pages 30 to 31)
)
Step
2 Select a device to search under [Play device].
Step
3 Select [Execute search].
•
The intended playback speed may not be obtained
when a heavy load is imposed on the recorder or when
the high-speed data transmission is unavailable due to
the use of an external DVD/CD drive, USB memory, or
external HDD.
Searching for the latest recorded data
<End point search>
Step
1 Press the SEARCH button on the front panel of
the recorder.
Execute search
•
•
A still image of the oldest recorded data stored in
the selected device is displayed in the single screen
display mode.
You cannot select a camera for search.
Tips
•
You can manipulate the image displayed as search
result using the buttons displayed on the search result
screen.
•
<Search menu> is displayed.
•
You can display this menu also from the mouse
operation menu. (
Pages 30 to 31)
2 Select a device to search under [Play device].
Step
3 Select [Execute search].
Execute search
Following buttons are operated by a mouse only.
[ ]: Each time you click this button, the size of the
search result screen changes. Each time you click
and . Click
this button, it changes between
to display the image on the entire screen and click
to display the image on one-quarter of the screen.
Images recorded in the CIF size cannot be displayed
on the entire screen.
68
)
Step
•
A still image of the latest recorded data stored in
the selected device is displayed in the single screen
display mode.
•
You cannot select a camera for search.
•
When you press the PAUSE/JUMP TO END button
while the playback is stopped, images around the end
of the latest recorded data are played back in the still
Page 73) (The point to
image playback mode. (
be searched is different from that searched by the End
point search.)
•
When you copy or search the data recorded on a DVD/
CD or USB memory, it may take some time before the
media is completely recognized after inserted. Before
you perform copy or search, check whether the access
lamp of the external DVD/CD drive or USB memory
blinks.
Step
3 Select the number of the camera you want to
search in [Camera filter].
)
•
The range of playback may become narrower than
that defined by the recording start and end times being
displayed.
•
When the <Search menu> is displayed during
playback, playback stops.
1
Step
4 Designate the date and time to search.
•
Setting the searching conditions
You can designate a device, camera, and time as search
conditions.
Step
1 Press the SEARCH button on the front panel of
the recorder.
ENGLISH
Tips
There are 2 methods to designate the date and time
to search, one is entering the date and time directly
and the other is designating the date and time using
a calendar.
[To designate the date and time by entering directly]
Step 4-1 Click on each of day, month, year, hour, minute,
and second on the <Search menu> screen until
the desired value appears.
01
-
12
- 20
08
00
:
:
00
00
[To designate the date and time using a calendar]
Step 4-1 Select [Time and date].
Step
•
<Search menu> is displayed.
•
You can display this menu also from the mouse
operation menu. (
Pages 30 to 31)
Time and date
)
2 Select a device to search under [Play device].
•
Step
The <Set the search start time> screen is displayed.
4-2 Select the year and month to search.
•
HDD (Normal)
The calendar of the selected year and month
appears.
?
[HDD (Normal)]: Data in the normal recording area
are searched.
Step
Set the search start time
4-2
01/2008
6
[HDD (Alarm)]: Data in the alarm recording area are
searched.
Step
When the area with its capacity set to 0% in the
partition setting is designated as the playback/search
device, playback and search cannot be performed.
Therefore, select the device available for playback in
[Play device].
9 10 11 12
0
1
2
3
6
7
8
9 10 11
4
5
12 13 14 15 16 17
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
18 19 20 21 22 23
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Step
4-4
Step
4-5
Minute
30 35 40 45 50 55
01-01-2008
E:Quit
10 : 30 : 00
D:Execute
[Check data]: Click to check whether the selected
device contains recorded data or not. Dates having
recorded data are displayed in gray and dates
without recorded data are displayed in black.
When recording data exist on the last day in the
selected month, the data of the same month in other
areas are not detected.
[DVD/CD]: Data on a DVD/CD disc in an external
drive are searched.
•
8
Search start time
[HDD (Preliminary)]: Data in the pre-recorded area
for alarm or emergency recording are searched.
For searching data in the HDD (Preliminary), you can
use time date search only.
4
00 05 10 15 20 25
[HDD (Archive)]: Data in the archive device are
searched.
•
2
Check data
[HDD (Copy)]: Data in the copy device are
searched.
Notice
4-3
7
3
5
1
27 28 29 30 31
[HDD (Emergency)]: Data in the emergency
recording area are searched.
[USB memory]: Data in a USB memory device are
searched.
Hour
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Step
4-3 Select the date to search.
Step
4-4 Select the hour and minute to search.
Step
4-5 Select [Execute].
•
The date and time designated in steps 4-2 to 4-4 are
displayed as the search start time and the <Search
menu> screen is displayed.
Search
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Searching for images you want to view (continued)
Searching images based on the
designated date and time
<Time date search>
You can search for images by designating their recording
date and time.
Step
1 Set the search conditions.
•
Step
According to "Setting the searching conditions" on
page 69, designate the device, camera, and
time to search..
)
Searching from the alarm list
<Alarm list search>
At the start of alarm recording or emergency recording,
this recorder adds the recording start time to the alarm list.
You can search for the desired image from the start times
of alarm recording (or emergency recording) shown in the
alarm list.
Step
1 Set the search conditions.
•
2 Select [Search].
Step
The image recorded on the designated date and
time is displayed in the still image display mode.
3 To play back the image displayed as search
result, press the PLAY button or the PAUSE
button on the front panel of the recorder.
•
To stop playback, press the STOP button.
•
With a mouse, you can play back the image using
the buttons displayed on the search result screen.
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(
Notice
•
To perform alarm list search when the alarm recording
area and emergency recording area have been created
by the partition setting, designate the device to search
as [HDD (Alarm)] and [HDD (Emergency)] respectively.
•
When the device designated in step 1 doesn’t contain
images at the start point of alarm or emergency
recording, that recording cannot be searched by the
alarm list search.
Step
2 Select [Search] next to [Alarm list search].
)
Tips
•
•
•
When there is no data recorded at the designated time,
the image from the same camera recorded at the time
closest to the designated time is displayed in the still
image playback mode. (The recorder searches data 1
hour before and after the designated time.)
)
The alarm list shows 10 alarm events occurring
on or before the date and time designated on the
<Search menu>.
Search
•
According to "Setting the searching conditions" on
page 69, designate the device, camera, and
time to search.
Search
When there are multiple data recorded at the same
time on the same date, repeat search several times
until the desired image is retrieved.
•
The alarm list shows 10 alarm events occurring
on or before the date and time designated on the
<Search menu>.
•
By clicking the button or the button, you can
search every 10 or 100 alarm events.
[New]: Latest 10 alarm events are displayed.
Depending on the recording condition, the recorder
may not be able to search data correctly.
[Old]: Oldest 10 alarm events are displayed.
[Type]: For alarm events occurring when the
ALARM IN terminal on the rear panel is grounded,
EXT is displayed. For those occurring when motion
is detected, MD is displayed. For those occurring
when the EMERGENCY terminal is grounded, EMR
is displayed. For those occurring when an alarm
signal is input via the network, LAN is displayed.
Step
70
3 Click the date and time of the alarm event you
want to view.
•
The image of the selected alarm event is displayed
in the still image display mode.
•
By clicking the button or the button on the
search result screen, you can display the image of
the previous or next alarm event.
•
You can play back the retrieved image using the
buttons on the search result screen (
page 68)
or the buttons on the front panel of the recorder.
)
•
The data retrieved by the alarm list search are
played repeatedly in both forward and reverse
directions. In this repeat playback, a wider range of
data than those designated by the Pre-alarm time
and Post-alarm time is played.
Step
Step
Notice
•
When repeat recording to the normal recording area
page 38) is disabled and
or alarm recording area (
alarm recording (or emergency recording) is started
at the end of the HDD, that recording may not be
registered in the alarm list.
•
When you copy an image from a camera that is not
corresponding to the alarm sensor number to external
media, the alarm list same as that of the recorder
cannot be made.
When the recording rate is low, the range of data
played repeatedly may be extended considerably.
Copying images registered in the alarm list
1 Select the alarm event you want to copy on the
Alarm list search screen in step 3 of "Searching
from the alarm list" on the previous page.
2 Select [Add] next to [Copy list].
•
The <Copy list> screen is displayed.
•
You can copy up to 8 images registered in the alarm
list to the copy device. Upon completion of copying,
the alarm events are automatically deleted from the
list.
•
Step
•
When the alarm list contains only the small number of
alarm events, the recorder may take time to display the
alarm list.
•
The alarm list shows alarm recording events (or
emergency recording events) that occurred on or
before the designated date and time, from the one
having the recording date and time closest to the
designated date and time.
•
When multiple alarm events such as motion detection
and grounding of the ALARM IN terminal on the rear
panel occur at the same time, the recorder may not be
able to register all of their start time in the alarm list.
In this case, the alarm event of the sensor having the
smallest sensor number is registered in the alarm list.
Step
•
When you delete data from the HDD, the corresponding
alarm event is also deleted from the alarm list.
•
To display alarm recording events (or emergency
recording events) that started while the alarm list is
being displayed, carry out the search again. In this
case, it may be required to designate the date and time
to search again.
By selecting [Confirm] next to [Copy list], you can
check the registered alarm events.
3 Select [Next].
•
The <Copy conditions> screen is displayed.
4 Select the copy destination device in [Copy to].
[DVD/CD]: Data are copied to a DVD/CD disc in an
external drive. If the available space runs out during
copying, you can continue copying by replacing
discs.
[USB memory]: Data are copied to a USB memory
device. When the available space runs out during
copying, the recorder stops copying.
[HDD (Copy)]: Data are copied to HDD registered
as the copy device. When the available space runs
out during copying, the recorder stops copying.
Step
)
Tips
[Delete]: The selected alarm event is deleted.
[Delete all]: All the alarm events in the copy list are
deleted.
ENGLISH
•
The list may not be displayed until the recorded data
are stored in the HDD. When preliminary recording is
enabled, the data are transferred with a delay of the
designated time and therefore, the list takes some
more time to be displayed.
5 Set the copy conditions.
[Auto eject]: Upon completion of copying to a
DVD/CD disc, the disc tray of an external drive is
automatically opened. You can select this option
only when the copy destination device is [DVD/CD].
Step
6 Select [Test] to calculate the size of the data to
be copied.
•
Step
The recorder may take time to complete the
calculation depending on the data size.
7 Select [Execute copy].
•
The recorder starts copying.
•
To stop copying manually, select [Cancel] on the
copy process screen. The data copied before you
stop remain in the copy destination device.
Search
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Searching for images you want to view (continued)
Searching for images with motion
<MD search>
By setting the motion detection conditions for playback, you
can search for images with motion that meet the conditions
you set.
Step
1 Set the search conditions.
•
According to "Setting the searching conditions" on
page 69, designate the device, camera, and
time to search.
)
The motion detection list shows 10 motion detection
events occurring on or before the date and time
designated on the <Search menu>.
Step
2 Select [Search] next to [MD search].
Search
Step
Step
•
The motion detection list shows 10 motion detection
events occurring on or before the date and time
designated on the <Search menu>.
•
By clicking the button or the
search every 1 or 10 events.
button, you can
3 Click the date and time of the motion detection
event you want to view.
•
The image of the selected motion detection event is
displayed in the still image display mode.
•
You can play back the retrieved image using the
buttons on the search result screen (
page 68)
or the buttons on the front panel of the recorder.
)
4 Change the motion detection search conditions,
if necessary.
•
Set the detection area, sensitivity, and motion
detection threshold. For the setting method, see
pages 58 and 59.
•
The motion detection sensitivity for playback has 2
modes, [Low] and [High].
•
When you change the conditions and select
[Search], the recorder starts search based on the
new conditions.
•
The retrieved data are played back for one minute
repeatedly in both forward and reverse directions.
)
Tips
•
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The list may not be displayed until the recorded data
are stored in the HDD. When preliminary recording is
enabled, the data are transferred with a delay of the
designated time and therefore, the list takes some
more time to be displayed.
Searching for images using various playback functions
Step
By pressing the FF or REW button during still image
playback or playback/reverse playback, you can change the
playback speed.
1 Press the FF or REW button during still image
playback or playback/reverse playback.
•
Each time you press the button during playback/
reverse playback, the playback speed changes in
the order of approx. X2 Æ approx. X4 Æ approx.
X8 Æ approx. X16 Æ high-speed playback Æ super
high-speed playback Æ playback/reverse playback
Æ approx. X2 Æ ...
Step

Frame-by-frame playback
•
Each time you press the + button, the playback
speed increases. (For images recorded at a high
FPS rate, the playback speed may decrease when
you press the + button.)
When you change the playback rate, audio is not
played back.
1 Press the FRAME buttons during still image
playback.
When the frame-by-frame playback is performed in the
split screen mode, images may not be refreshed for a
while.
Once you change the playback rate, audio is not played
back even when you reset the rate to the original value.
To play back audio, stop playback and then start it
again.
•
When you increase the playback rate to fast-play back
images recorded at a low recording rate, the actual
recording time may be different from the recording time
displayed on the screen.

Reverse playback
Step
2-2 (To increase the playback speed)
Press the + button.
Notice
Notice
•
Images are played or reverse-played at the lowest
rate.
•
When you change the playback speed while playing
back images recorded at a low recording rate, the
displayed images may be disturbed.
Step
2-1 (To play back recorded images having rapid
motion at a low playback speed)
Press the - button during playback or reverse
playback in the single screen mode.
•
Notice
•
Each time you press the – button, the playback
speed decreases.
•
Step
Step
1-2 (To decrease the playback speed)
Press the - button.
1 Press the REV.PLAY button while the recorder is
stopped.

Playing back the latest recorded image
•
The recorder starts reverse playback.
1 Press the PAUSE (JUMP TO END) button while
the recorder is stopped.
•
When you press the STOP button, the recorder
stops.
•
Step
The recorder displays the image near the end of
the latest recorded data in the still image playback
mode. The time interval between the latest recorded
data and the actually displayed image varies
depending on the recording rate.
Tips
•
•
When you perform reverse playback for the first time
after turning on the power, the recorder starts reverse
playback from the latest recorded image.
Only I pictures are played.
Caution in various playback functions
•

Changing the playback rate
Though the recorder plays or reverse-plays images at the
playback rate same as the recording rate, you can change
the playback rate during playback. This is convenient when
you want to continuously slow-play recorded images having
rapid motions and to fast-play images that were recorded at
a low recording rate without skipping any frames.
1-1 (To fast-play images that were recorded at a low
recording rate)
Press the + button during playback or reverse
playback in the single screen mode.
• All the recorded images are played or reverseplayed at the highest rate.
In the reverse playback or other various playback,
only I pictures (intra-coded pictures) are played back.
However, in the frame-by-frame playback, P pictures
(predictive-coded pictures) are also played back.
Example
I
P
P
P
GOP
(Group of picture)
This function is available only during playback in the single
screen mode.
Step
ENGLISH

Forward/rewind playback
I
P
P
GOP
P
I
P
P
P
GOP
I: Intra-coded picture, P: Predictive-coded picture
When there is no I pictures in the data, the GOP cannot
• be displayed.
•
The intended playback speed may not be obtained
when the heavy load is imposed on the recorder or
when the high-speed data transmission is unavailable
due to the use of an external DVD/CD drive, USB
memory, or external HDD.
Search
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Searching for bookmarked images
Step
Registering a bookmark
•
You can overwrite already registered bookmarks with
the different scenes, but cannot delete them.
1 Play back the image stored in the main device
to be bookmarked in the single screen display
mode.
•
When the bookmarked data are overwritten, their
images are deleted but their information remains in the
bookmark list.
Searching for bookmarked images
Step
•
Step
2 Press the PAUSE button on the front panel of the
recorder.
•
Step
You can register bookmarks for the main device
(normal recording area, alarm recording area,
and emergency recording area) only. When the
main device is partitioned, you can register up to 8
bookmarks for each of the normal recording area,
alarm recording area, and emergency recording
area.
A still image is played back in the single screen
display mode.
3 Press the BOOK MARK button on the front panel
of the recorder.
1 Press the BOOK MARK button on the front panel
of the recorder.
•
The <Bookmark menu> for the currently selected
playback device is displayed.
•
You can display this menu also from the mouse
operation menu. (
Pages 30 and 31)
Notice
•
When the playback device is set as ccopy device,
archive device, or preliminary area, you cannot display
Page 66)
the bookmark menu. (
•
You cannot switch the split screen while the <Bookmark
menu> is displayed.
Step
2 Select the date of the bookmark you want to
view.
)
1 01-07-2008
•
•
The <Bookmark menu> for the currently selected
playback device is displayed.
•
You can display this menu also from the mouse
operation menu. (
Pages 30 and 31)
)
Notice
•
When the playback device is set as copy device,
archive device, or preliminary area, you cannot display
Page 66)
the bookmark menu. (
•
When you display the bookmark menu except during
still image playback in the single screen display mode,
you can perform search only and you cannot register
bookmarks.
Step
4 Select [Register] of the bookmark number you
want to use in the <Bookmark menu>.
)
Register
Tips
•
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You can register multiple bookmarks for the same
image.
)
15:10:04
1
The image of the selected bookmark is displayed in
the still image display mode.
Copying recorded data
„
One-touch copy
The still image being displayed is copied. In addition, you
can copy moving images recorded in the designated period
of time starting from the still image being displayed.
„
Step
4 When you select [Moving image] in step 3,
designate the period of time of data to be copied.
ENGLISH
To copy data, use any of three methods as follows.
5Min
Step
Copying data by specifying the copy range
5 Select [Execute copy] or press the COPY button
on the front panel of the recorder.
You can copy data based on the specified copy conditions
such as start and end times and data size.
There are 3 methods for specifying the copy conditions as
follows:
„
•
Specifying the start time and data size
•
Specifying the end time and data size
•
The recorder starts copying.
•
Specifying the start and end times
•
When the copy destination DVD/CD disc or USB
memory device becomes full during copying, the
recorder stops copying.
Archive
You can make backup of data.
Notice
•
Notice
•
Before copying/archiving data, check that the devices
page 24) and are
are correctly connected (
pages 34 to 37).
correctly registered (
)
)
You cannot use one-touch copy during copying.
Copying data by specifying the copy range

Setting the copy conditions
One-touch copy
You can copy the displayed still images to a USB memory
device or DVD/CD disc as still or moving images. This
function is convenient when you want to copy small
sections of data.
Step
1 Press the COPY button on the front panel of the
recorder.
1 Set a USB memory device in the recorder or set
a DVD/CD disc in an external drive.
•
Step
Step
The recorder automatically detects the copy
destination device. When both a USB memory
device and DVD/CD disc are detected, the DVD/CD
disc is used as the copy destination device.
2 Display the image you want to copy in the singlescreen still image playback mode, and then
press the COPY button on the front panel of the
recorder.
Step
•
<Copy menu> is displayed.
•
You can display this menu also from the mouse
operation menu. (
Pages 30 and 31)
)
2 Select [Setting] next to [Other copy].
Setting
•
Step
The screen for selecting the copy range is displayed.
3 Select [Setting] next to the desired copy range
selection method.
Setting
Step
•
<Copy menu> is displayed.
•
You can display this menu also from the mouse
operation menu. (
Pages 30 and 31)
)
3 Select the image you want to copy.
[Moving image]: The recorder copies data recorded
in the designated period of time starting from the
image being displayed.
[Still image]: The recorder copies 1 GOP including
the still image being displayed.
•
Step
The screen for setting the conditions is displayed.
4 Set the copy conditions.
[Copy from]: Select the copy source device that
contains the data you want to copy, from among
[HDD (Normal)], [HDD (Alarm)], [HDD (Emergency)],
and [HDD (Archive)].
[Copy to]: Select the copy destination device to
which data are copied, from among [DVD/CD], [USB
memory], and [HDD (Copy)].
Copy
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Copying recorded data (continued)
[Camera and audio filter]: Select the cameras and
audio you want to copy. When there are no images
or audio that were recorded from the selected
cameras or recorded during the designated period
of time, the recorder does not copy anything. Check
that there is an image that was recorded from the
selected cameras at the designated copy start time.
Select at least one camera when you copy audio.
Step
4 Check the copy conditions and copy range on
the <Check the settings> screen.
•
Step
5 Select [Execute copy].
D:Execute copy
[Copied data]: Select data to be copied, from
[Alarm] and [All]. When you want to copy only alarmrecorded data, select [Alarm].
[Auto eject]: Upon completion of copying to a
DVD/CD disc, the disc tray of an external drive is
automatically opened. You can select this option
only when the copy destination device is [DVD/CD].
•
The recorder starts copying.
•
To stop copying manually, select [Cancel] on the
copy process screen. The data copied before you
stop remain in the copy destination device.
•
When you specify the capacity and the copy
destination DVD/CD disc becomes full during
copying, you can continue copying by replacing
discs. When the copy destination USB memory
device becomes full during copying, the recorder
stops copying.
Notice
)
•
Only the areas created by the partition setting (
page 39) are displayed under [Copy from].
•
When you execute copy with [Copied data] set to
[Alarm], unless there are alarm-recorded data within
the copy range, the recorder does not copy data
actually though the copy process appears to be in
progress. In the case of copying to a CD/DVD disc,
the remaining capacity of the disc decreases because
the management information is recorded. You are
recommended to perform [Test] when you are not sure
about the existence of alarm-recorded data.
When you select [Test], the recorder calculates the
copy end time.

Copying data by specifying the end time
and data size
Step
1 Set the copy conditions according to steps 1 to
pages
4 of "Setting the copy conditions" on
75 and 76.
)
•
Step

Copying data by specifying the start time
and data size
Select [Set the end point and capacity] in step 3 and
specify the conditions.
2 After making settings, select [Next] on the
screen.
D:Next
Step
1 Set the copy conditions according to steps 1 to
pages
4 of "Setting the copy conditions" on
75 and 76.
)
•
Step
•
Step
Select [Set the start point and capacity] in step 3 and
specify the conditions.
3 Designate the copy end time and data size and
select [Next].
D:Next
2 After making settings, select [Next] on the
screen.
•
Designate the end time by entering the date and
time or using bookmarks. When the copy source
device is set to [HDD (Archive)], you cannot
designate the time using bookmarks.
•
When the copy destination is HDD, designate the
data size in GB.
D:Next
•
Step
The screen for setting the copy range is displayed.
3 Designate the copy start time and data size and
select [Next].
When the copy destination is DVD/CD or USB
memory, the data until the designated end point are
copied according to the remaining capacity of the
copy destination device.
D:Next
•
•
•
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Designate the start time by entering the date and
time or using bookmarks. When the copy source
device is set to [HDD (Archive)], you cannot
designate the time using bookmarks.
You can select the unit of data size from MB and
GB. The available range of data size is from 2 MB
to 100 GB. When you select [Media Full], data are
copied until the free space on the disc runs out. (For
copy to DVD/CD only).
To copy data starting from the oldest recorded data,
click [Execute] next to [Read start time].
The screen for setting the copy range is displayed.
•
Step
To copy data to the latest recorded image, click
[Execute] next to [Read end time].
4 Check the copy conditions and copy range on
the <Check the settings> screen.
•
When you select [Test], the recorder calculates the
copy start time. Unless you execute the test, the
recorder does not start copying.
Caution in copying data
5 Select [Execute copy].
D:Execute copy
•
The recorder starts copying.
•
To stop copying manually, select [Cancel] on the
copy process screen. The data copied before you
stop remain in the copy destination device.
•
When the copy destination DVD/CD disc or USB
memory device becomes full during copying, the
recorder stops copying.
•
When the size of the data to be copied is larger than
the remaining capacity of the copy destination device
such as USB memory device and HDD, the estimated
size of the data to be copied indicates the remaining
capacity of the copy destination device. You are
recommended to check that all data in the designated
range were copied after the completion of copying.
•
With a personal computer containing the special PC
viewing/communication software, you can play back
data copied to a DVD/CD disc or USB memory device.

Copying data by specifying the start time
When you copy a still image, double-click the file on a
personal computer containing the special PC viewing/
communication software.
and end time
Step
1 Set the copy conditions according to steps 1 to
pages
4 of "Setting the copy conditions" on
75 and 76.
When you copy moving images, use the DX-Viewer to
select the folder and start playback.
)
•
Step
Select [Set the start and end points] in step 3 and
specify the conditions.
2 After making settings, select [Next] on the
screen.
•
You are recommended to avoid adding data to media
already containing important records. If data are not
added properly, the already existing data may not be
read out anymore.
•
When you copy the picture from multiple cameras, copy
start time may be delayed from the designated time
depending on the camera (especially for the camera
recorded at low FPS rate).
•
In the case that [Calculation failed] appears after you
execute the test, check whether the disc is inserted,
whether the disc format is compatible with the recorder,
and whether the external DVD/CD drive is recognized
properly.
•
When you close the copy process screen and then
display it again, [Preparing for copy] may be displayed
for a while.
•
Even when [Media Full] is selected, the remaining
capacity of the copy destination device may not
decrease to 0.
•
When you copy or search the data recorded on a DVD/
CD or USB memory, it may take some time before the
media is completely recognized after inserted. Before
you perform copy or search, check whether the access
lamp of the external DVD/CD drive or USB memory
blinks.
•
When you perform copy without executing the test, the
copy status indication does not progress in sync with
the amount of actually copied data.
•
When the USB memory device is write-protected,
disable the protection before use.
•
With this recorder, up to 4 GB USB memory devices
are usable. USB devices with 128 MB or less capacity
are not supported.
•
Since the data are copied in 64 MB units, you cannot
use the device with the remaining capacity of less than
64 MB as the copy device.
D:Next
•
Step
The screen for setting the copy range is displayed.
3 Designate the copy start time and end time and
select [Next].
D:Next
•
•
Step
To copy data starting from the oldest recorded
image, execute [Read start time]. To copy data to
the latest recorded image, execute [Read end time].
4 Check the copy conditions and copy range on
the <Check the settings> screen.
•
Step
Designate the start time and end time by entering
the date and time or using bookmarks. When the
copy source device is set to [HDD (Archive)], you
cannot designate the time using bookmarks.
When you select [Test], the recorder calculates the
size of the data to be copied.
5 Select [Execute copy].
D:Execute copy
•
The recorder starts copying.
•
To stop copying manually, select [Cancel] on the
copy process screen. The data copied before you
stop remain in the copy destination device.
•
When the copy destination DVD/CD disc becomes
full during copying, you can continue copying by
replacing discs. When the copy destination USB
memory device becomes full during copying, the
recorder stops copying.
ENGLISH
Step
Copy
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Copying recorded data (continued)
Archiving data
Step
Step
1 Press the COPY button on the front panel of the
recorder.
Step
5 After making settings, select [Return].
•
The <Archive> screen is displayed.
•
When you change the archive conditions, check
that the conditions are displayed properly on the
<Archive> screen before starting archive.
6 Select [Execute archive].
D:Execute archive
Step
•
<Copy menu> is displayed.
•
The recorder starts archiving.
•
You can display this menu also from the mouse
operation menu. (
Pages 30 and 31)
•
To stop archiving manually, select [Stop archive].
The data archived before you stop remain in the
archive destination device.
)
2 Select [Setting] next to [Archive].
Setting
•
Step
The <Archive> screen is displayed.
3 Check the archive conditions displayed on
the screen. To change the conditions, select
[Setting].
Setting
Step
•
The screen for setting the conditions is displayed.
•
When you carry out archiving without changing the
settings, it is started from the last stopped position.
4 When you select [Setting] in step 3, set the
archive conditions.
[Archive from]: Select the archive source device
that contains the data you want to archive, from
among [HDD (Normal)], [HDD (Alarm)], and [HDD
(Emergency)].
[Start]: Designate the archive start time. To archive
data starting from the beginning of the recorded
data, select [Read start time]. To archive data from
the end of the last archiving, select [Read previous
end point].
[Camera and audio filter]: Select the cameras
and audio you want to archive. When there are
no images or audio that were recorded from
the selected cameras or recorded during the
designated period of time, the recorder does not
archive anything. Check that there is an image that
was recorded from the selected cameras at the
designated archive start time. Select at least one
camera when you archive audio.
[FIFO overwrite]: With this option enabled, when
the available space of the archive destination device
runs out, the recorder automatically continues
recording by overwriting the data in the device from
the beginning.
Notice
•
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Only the areas created by the partition setting (
page 39) are displayed under [Archive from].
)
ENGLISH
Copying data from the recorder to
videotape
You can copy data to a videotape using an analog video
cassette recorder (VCR). You can copy data even while
this recorder is in recording operation. For the recording
procedure, see the instruction manual for the analog VCR
you use.
Step
1 [Analog VCR] - Prepare for recording.
•
Be sure to select the VCR's external input connected
to the recorder as the input source.
Step
2 [This recorder] - Select the screen mode (single
or split) for recording.
Step
3 [This recorder] - Search for the image you want
to start copying using the search function.
Step
4 [Analog VCR] - Start recording.
Step
5 [This recorder] - Press the PLAY button to start
playback.
Step
6 To stop copying, press the STOP button on this
recorder to stop playback. Then, stop the VCR to
stop recording.
Notice
•
For connection between this recorder and the analog
page 26.
VCR, see
•
Only images displayed on the screen are copied to the
videotape.
)
Copy
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Using the communication functions

Cautions regarding the same setting items
Communication functions of this recorder
You can use the following communication functions of this
recorder using the LAN port on the rear panel via TCP/IP.
•
Communication by Web browser
•
E-mail notification
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FTP notification
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Communication by the special PC viewing/
communication software
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Restrictions on network users
•
Up to 5 network users can login simultaneously.
This means that up to 5 users can share the access
to the Web browser and the special PC viewing/
communication software at the same time.
Only 1 user of them is allowed to configure and control
the recorder. Only 2 users of them are allowed to
search and play back recorded data.
displayed on multiple screens
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Communication by Web browser
You can load live images and recorded images captured
by the cameras connected to the recorder using the Web
browser installed in your personal computer (hereinafter
"PC"). Using the Web browser, you can also configure
certain settings of the recorder.
Notice
•
All users are allowed to load live images.
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You cannot register more than one same user ID. Up
to 16 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive) can
be used for user ID and password. You cannot use
spaces.
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In communication using the special PC viewing/
communication software, you can use a function called
"Interrupt right." When a user having this right logs in,
ongoing communication by the other users are shut
down.
As for the same setting items displayed on multiple
screens (for example, DNS server setting, retry interval,
etc.), when you configure such item on one screen,
those on the other screens are configured to the same
value accordingly.
Microsoft ® and Windows® are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
(The official name of Windows is Microsoft Windows
Operating System.) All other company and product
names appearing herein are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners. The symbol "®"
is omitted from the text in this manual.
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Windows 2000 is an abbreviation of Microsoft
Windows 2000 Professional.
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Windows XP is an abbreviation of Microsoft
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional.
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PC system requirements
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Bandwidth control
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When you use the recorder in a narrow band
environment other than LAN, the image transmission
is automatically adjusted, however, it may take time to
display the image. To improve such symptom, set the
recorder's communication bandwidth according to the
band to be used in advance. To set the bandwidth, use
the special PC viewing/communication software or the
Web browser. When you narrow the bandwidth, the
recorder may not be able to perform communication in
some cases.
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Cautions in communicating by the Web
OS ..... Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
CPU ... Pentium 4 series, Celeron series, or their successor
series supporting Intel SSE2 extended instruction
set (Intel compatible CPU is not supported.)
RAM... 512 MB or more.
HDD ... System drive with free space of at least 200 MB.
Web browser software ...Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 to 6.
Display device ...............XGA (1024 pixels x 768 pixels) or
higher.
Monitor resolution ..........96 dpi
Notice
browser or PC viewing/communication software
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The picture size of recorded images obtained from the
recorder varies depending on the operation load being
applied to the recorder. In addition, you may not be
able to obtain images from desired cameras in some
cases.
When the target camera is changed due to request for
live images by other network users or other events,
the image refreshing may be interrupted for a moment
because the recorder controls image distribution.
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Operation is not always guaranteed in any
environment that satisfies the above-mentioned system
requirements.
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Lack of compatibility between the Web functions and
the PC peripheral drivers may, in rare instances, result
in abnormal operation.
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To load images from this recorder using the Web
browser, install the ActiveX control in your PC.
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To connect a PC to this recorder directly, use a cross
cable. To connect them via a hub, use a straight cable.
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For the procedure for making Web settings of the PC,
refer to the PC's instruction manual.
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The service port for Web communication is set to
"00080" by default.
Notice
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If you enter a wrong user ID or password, an [Caution]
screen appears. In this case, select [Login] to go back
to the [Login] screen and then enter the correct user ID
and password.
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If you do not log in, log out using the following
procedure.
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Login
1
Select "If you won't log in, please go to Logout."
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A message saying "Session ID removed from
recorder & browser. Please close the browser." is
displayed.
2
Exit the Web browser.
Start Microsoft Internet Explorer and log in.
Step
1 Start Microsoft Internet Explorer and enter the IP
address of the recorder in the address box.
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•
Enter the IP address set on the <LAN settings>
screen (
page 108). The default IP address is
"192.168.0.100."
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The [Login] screen appears.
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Connections
Notes on the Main Menu
Using the Main Menu, you can perform the following
operations.
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[Live Monitoring]: You can load and display live images.
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[Playback]: You can load and play back recorded
images.
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[Configuration Menu]: You can configure certain
recorder settings.
Notice
Step
•
Depending on the user's authorization, some menus
are not selectable.
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User session ID (connection information) is lost in 10
minutes after the last communication including loading
images. If request for data is not made from a client PC
for 10 minutes, you cannot perform further operations.
In this case, exit the Web browser and log in again.
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When the MAIN switch of the recorder is set to OFF,
you cannot load live images and recorded images.
2 Enter the user ID and password.
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A full-rights user (user ID: "root" password:
"admin000") and a live user (user ID: "guest"
password: "guest") have been registered as factorypreset users.
Notice
•
More than one user can log in simultaneously using the
same user ID and password.
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Available functions vary depending on the user's
authorization.
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Depending on the settings of recording, copying,
motion detection, etc., a heavy load is imposed on the
recorder's internal processing. Due to this, the recorder
may not be able to communicate with the PC smoothly
or its operation may become slow. In this case, reduce
the load on the recorder.
Step
3 Select [login].
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The [Main Menu] screen appears.
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Viewing live images
You can load live images and display them on the PC
monitor.
Step
Notice
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1 Display the [Main Menu] screen according to
page 81.
steps 1 to 3 of "Login" on
When the picture size is set to [4CIF] ..... 25 FPS
When the picture size is set to [2CIF] ..... 50 FPS
When the picture size is set to [CIF] ......... 100 FPS
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Step
2 Select [Live Monitoring].
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The [Live] screen appears.
Layout ............................You can select the display pattern.
Display ...........................You can select whether or not to
display the camera numbers.
Camera ..........................You can select cameras to display
images.
Audio .............................You can select whether or not to
output audio.
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> Images from cameras not
recorded are not refreshed independently of the FPS
settings.
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When you set [Refresh Speed] to [Hi] (high), the
PC may not operate correctly depending on its
performance specifications. Adjust the image refresh
rate for proper operation of the PC.
•
Depending on the network capacity or the operation
load, the refresh rate may not be increased.
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The transfer rate during communication varies
depending on the communication environment and the
operation load on the recorder.
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When the image transfer form is [RTP], you cannot
adjust the refresh speed.
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When the image transfer form is [HTTP], audio is not
output.
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Installing ActiveX is required to view live images or
to play recorded images. To install, copy DXV60.exe
contained in the supplied CD to the PC and doubleclick on it. After completing the installation of ActiveX,
delete the copied DXV60.exe from the PC.
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When you view live images while the recorder is in
recording at high picture quality or when you play
back images recorded at high picture quality, if images
change in a large amount between frames, the recorder
may not be able to send all the images to the PC
because of an excessive amount of data. To view or
play such data on the PC, load the data first by copying
them to the media or by the section download function
via communication.
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Live/Playback images may not be displayed depending
on the operation environment of the PC (in the case of
a non-SSE-supporting PC).
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On the PC, you may not be able to view all the images
sent from the recorder.
Save Layout ..................You can save the screen layout
pattern in the PC.
In addition to the layout pattern,
following information is also
saved.
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Setting for displaying camera
numbers
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Audio output
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Image refresh rate
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Image transfer system
STOP ..............................You can stop loading images.
GO ..................................You can start (resume) loading
images.
Refresh Speed ..............You can select the image loading
speed from 5 levels from [Lo] (low)
to [Hi] (high). (Default: Middle)
Transfer Form ...............You can select the image transfer
system. When selecting [HTTP],
you can load images even when
firewalls are provided. When
selecting [RTP], you can load
images at a high speed. In this
case, however, a setting of router
or similar device may be required.
RTP receiving port is 45001.
Playback ........................The [Playback] screen appears.
Main Menu .....................The [Main Menu] screen appears.
Logout ...........................You can log out.
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<DX-TL308E> When the total recording FPS is larger
than the following values, images from cameras not
recorded are not refreshed.
You can load and play back images recorded by the
recorder.
Step
1 Display the [Main Menu] screen according to
page 81.
steps 1 to 3 of "Login" on
Step
2 Select [Playback].
Searching for images by designating date and time
Step
1 Stop playback in the single screen display mode
on the [Playback] screen.
Step
2 Under [Time Search], designate the date and
time or period of time to search.
Step
3 Select [Single ch] to search the image of the
camera which is being displayed. Select [All ch]
to search the image of all the cameras.
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Playing back recorded images
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The [Playback] screen appears.
Searching for images using the alarm list
.............................. Press to start high-speed reverse
playback at x2, x4, x8 and x16.
............................... Press to start reverse playback.
............................... Press to start reverse frame-by-frame
playback.
Step
1 Stop playback in the single screen display mode
on the [Playback] screen.
Step
2 Select [Alarm List].
............................... When you press this button during
playback or search, the image is
displayed in the still image playback
mode.
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The [Alarm List Search] screen appears in the subscreen.
................................ Press to start forward frame-by-frame
playback.
............................... Press to start playback.
.............................. Press to start high-speed forward
playback at x2, x4, x8 and x16.
Device ...................... You can select a partition for playback
and search. (Default: Normal)
Step
Live .......................... The [Live] screen appears.
Image Information .. The date, time, and camera number
of the loaded image are displayed.
3 Designate the date and time and the number
of alarm events you want to retrieve, and then
select [Refresh].
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Unless you click [Refresh], you cannot display the
alarm list.
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Enter the number of alarm events you want to
retrieve in the [Alarm Cnt] box. When you enter a
large value in the [Alarm Cnt] box, depending on
the recording condition, it may take time to retrieve
alarm events or the designated number of alarm
events may not be retrieved.
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[Camera]: Put a checkmark for the cameras of which
alarm events you want to include in the alarm list.
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Click [ (number)] to search in the reverse direction
and click [ (number)] to search in the forward
direction.
Save Image .............. You can save the displayed still image
in the PC as a bitmap file.
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Searching recorded images
You can load images recorded by the recorder and search
for images you want to view.
Notice
•
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To search recorded images using the search functions
or to save images, select the single screen display
mode on the [Playback] screen and stop playback.
These functions do not operate during playback, so
stop playback first.
When you search images in RTP, you may not be able
to obtain the search result if the network loss is high.
In such a case, carry out the search again or ensure
stable communication by viewing live images or playing
recorded images for a while.
Step
4 Select the number of the alarm event you want to
retrieve and select [Search].
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When you click in the [Image Search] area, the
image of the next alarm event is displayed.
When you click , the image of the previous alarm
event is displayed.
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When you click [Refresh] again, the alarm list
is updated. Click [Close] to hide the [Alarm List
Search] screen.
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Setting the Main Menu
Step
3 To change the settings, select [change].
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Notice
•
The numbers in parentheses ( ) of the setting items on
the screen shows the maximum number of characters
you can enter.
You can change the settings related to the authorization of
the registered users and remove registered users. You can
also register new users.
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Step
Step
The [Configuration Menu] screen appears.
Step
The [Remove Confirmation] screen appears.
2 To remove the user, select [remove].
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2 Select [Configuration Menu].
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The [User Registration] screen is displayed.
1 Select [remove] of the user ID that you want to
remove using [Change authorities of users] on
the [User Registration] screen.
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1 Display the [Main Menu] screen according to
page 81.
steps 1 to 3 of "Login" on
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Step
4 Select [User Registration] on the [Completed]
screen.
„ Removing registered users
Changing user settings
Step
Step
To cancel, select [cancel]. The [User Registration]
screen is displayed.
To cancel, select [cancel]. The [User Registration]
screen is displayed.
3 Select [User Registration] on the [Completed]
screen.
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The [User Registration] screen is displayed.
„ Registering new users
Step
•
The [User Registration] screen appears.
„ Changing the settings of the registered users
Step
1 Change the settings using [Change authorities of
users] on the [User Registration] screen.
[Authority]
Live Monitoring . The user is allowed to load live images.
This is the essential authority for each
user.
Playback .......... The user is allowed to load recorded
images.
All Cameras ..... The user is allowed to load images from
all cameras. (This authority allows the user
to load images from the cameras that are
disabled by the covert camera setting (
page 105)).
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Configuration .. The user is allowed to view or change
user registration information and configure
certain settings of the recorder.
Step
2 Select [change].
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Step
1 Enter a new user ID and password in [Add New
User] on the [User Registration] screen.
Step
2 Select the authority of the new user.
Step
3 To register the user, select [register].
3 Select [User Registration].
The [Change Confirmation] screen appears.
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The user is added to [Change authorities of users].
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To cancel the registration, select [clear]. The settings
you made are cleared.
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Setting the titles of the recorder and cameras
You can set or change the titles of the recorder and
cameras.
Step
1 Display the [Main Menu] screen according to
page 81.
steps 1 to 3 of "Login" on
Step
2 Select [Configuration Menu].
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Step
3 Select [Recorder Title & Camera Titles].
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Step
The [Recorder Title & Camera Titles] screen
appears.
4 Enter a new title.
•
Step
The [Configuration Menu] screen appears.
The current recorder title and camera titles are
shown in the [Current text] boxes.
5 Select [change].
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When you select [Batch Registration], all the settings
shown on the screen are determined.
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Using the communication functions (continued)
„ DNS Settings
E-mail setup
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For e-mail transmission, you can make settings related to
the mail server, sender, and e-mail addresses of recipients.
Step
1 Display the [Main Menu] screen according to
page 81.
steps 1 to 3 of "Login" on
Step
2 Select [Configuration Menu].
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Step
[DNS Server Address 1]: You can set the primary
DNS server address.
[DNS Server Address 2]: You can set the
secondary DNS server address.
The [Configuration Menu] screen appears.
3 Select [E-mail Settings].
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To determine the settings shown in a row, select [set]
of that row. When you select [Batch Registration],
all the settings shown under [DNS Settings] are
determined.
„ OPTION Settings
The [E-mail Settings] screen appears.
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To determine the settings shown in a row, select [set]
of that row. When you select [Batch Registration],
all the settings shown under [OPTION Settings] are
determined.
[Recorder ID]: Set the information (recorder
name) to identify the source recorder of the e-mail
notification.
[Image Attachment Delay] (DX-TL308E only):
You can set the timing to capture an image to be
attached by the image attachment function. You can
set the interval between the occurrence of an alarm
event and the image capturing to up to 10 seconds.
To use the image attachment function, select
[Picture] in step 5.
Step
4 Make settings for the server to send e-mail using
[E-mail Sender Setup].
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The current settings are shown in the [Current
Settings] area.
„ SMTP Settings
•
To determine the settings shown in a row, select [set]
of that row. When you select [Batch Registration],
all the settings shown under [SMTP Settings] are
determined.
[SMTP Server Address]: You can set the address
of the SMTP server.
[Authentication Method]: You can select the
authentication method.
[User ID]: You can set the ID used for SMTP AUTH.
[Password]: You can set the password used for
SMTP AUTH.
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Step
5 Set the recipients' addresses and e-mail
contents in [Receiver's Addresses].
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You can set up to 3 addresses.
•
To determine the settings shown in a row, select [set]
of that row. When you select [Batch Registration], all
the settings shown under [Receiver's Addresses] are
determined.
[Active]: Select recipients to whom e-mail is sent.
[New Settings]: Enter a new address.
[Remain]: With this option selected, notification is
issued when the remaining capacity decreases to
the preset value (by call-out setting).
[Temp/Fan]: With this option selected, notification is
issued when a high temperature is detected or the
fan is stopped.
[From]: You can set the sender address.
[Reboot]: With this option selected, notification is
issued when a failure occurs in the recorder.
[From Address Test (send test mail)]: You can
send test e-mail.
[Record]: With this option selected, notification is
issued at the start of recording.
„ POP Settings
[Alarm]: With this option selected, notification is
issued at the start of alarm recording.
To determine the settings shown in a row, select [set]
of that row. When you select [Batch Registration],
all the settings shown under [POP Settings] are
determined.
[POP Server Address]: You can set the address of
the POP server.
[POP User ID]: You can set the user name of the
POP server.
[POP User Password]: You can set the password
of the POP server.
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[Retry Interval]: You can set the interval of retries
performed when transmission is failed.
[Sensor]: With this option selected, notification
is issued when a trigger signal is input to the rear
terminal.
[No Signal]: With this option selected, notification is
issued when the sync signal of the camera selected
for normal recording or alarm recording is lost for
2 seconds or longer or in an abnormal status for 2
seconds or longer. Notification is also issued when
the video signal from the camera recovers.
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[Picture] (DX-TL308E only): With this option
selected, e-mail notification is sent to the recipient
together with an image captured at the start of alarm
recording as attachment. To use this function, see
page 91.
"E-mail notification" on
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[Test Mail]: When you select [send], test mail is sent
to the selected recipient.
Notice
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Images detected by the same sensor may not be
attached to the e-mail notification messages unless
an interval of at least 5 seconds is given between
transmissions of the messages. Without the interval,
only the notification messages may be e-mailed. In
addition, even images detected by different sensors
may not be attached and only the messages may be
e-mailed unless an interval of at least 3 seconds is
given.
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Against failure of message transmission and
undelivered messages, the e-mail function of this
recorder has been designed to implement measures
such as saving e-mail messages temporarily and resending them. However, when a heavy load is applied
to the recorder because of high-quality and high-rate
recording or when the communication line is busy or it
has a problem, the recorder may not be able to notify
of all the detected events. Consider this matter when
incorporating the recorder into an alarm reporting
system or other similar system.
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Using the communication functions (continued)
FTP notification setup
Step
You can make settings for FTP notification.
Step
1 Display the [Main Menu] screen according to
page 81.
steps 1 to 3 of "Login" on
Step
2 Select [Configuration Menu].
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•
Step
The [Configuration Menu] screen appears.
To determine the settings shown in a row, select [set]
of that row. When you select [Batch Registration],
all the settings shown under [Transmitted Image CH
Settings] are determined.
[Trigger]: <DX-TL308E> You can select the trigger
for FTP notification from among Sensors 1 to 8 and
Emergency.
3 Select [FTP Settings].
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5 Set the trigger and camera number to issue
FTP notification using [Transmitted Image CH
Settings].
The [FTP Settings] screen appears.
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> You can select the
trigger for FTP notification from among Sensors 1 to
4 and Emergency.
[Image CH]: <DX-TL308E> You can select the
camera for FTP notification from among Cameras 1
to 8.
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> You can select the
camera for FTP notification from among Cameras 1
to 4.
Notice
Step
4 Make settings of the server for FTP notification.
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The current settings are shown in the [Current
Settings] area.
•
To determine the settings shown in a row, select [set]
of that row. When you select [Batch Registration],
all the settings shown under [FTP Settings] are
determined.
[FTP Transmission]: You can select whether or not
to issue FTP notification.
[Passive Mode]: You can send data in the passive
mode.
[FTP Server Address]: You can set the FTP server
address.
[User ID]: You can set the user name of the FTP
server.
[User Password]: You can set the password of the
FTP server.
[Remote Path]: You can set the remote path of the
FTP server.
[DNS Server Address 1]: You can set the primary
DNS server address.
[DNS Server Address 2]: You can set the
secondary DNS server address.
[Retry Interval]: You can set the interval of retries
performed when transmission is failed.
[FTP Connection Trial]: You can test the
connection to the FTP server.
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•
Due to a server connection failure or other problem,
events to be notified may be accumulated in the
recorder. In such a case, you cannot test the FTP
connection until the accumulated events are notified.
When the settings related to the notification are
changed during the period between the occurrence
of an event and the completion of notification, the
accumulated events in the recorder may be deleted
without being notified.
You can change the SSL settings.
Step
1 Display the [Main Menu] screen according to
page 81.
steps 1 to 3 of "Login" on
Step
2 Select [Configuration Menu].
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Step
Notice
•
When the communication fails, set the recorder's
communication band according to the communication
band used.
•
[Image Service Policy] becomes enable only when the
operation load caused by recording is light. Use this
option when the total recording rate of the recorder
settings is set to half or less of the maximum value.
The [Configuration Menu] screen appears.
3 Select [Connection Mode Settings].
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For example, when the picture size is [4CIF], the
maximum recording rate is 50 FPS. In this case, set
each recording rate so that the total rate is 25 FPS or
less. [Image Service Policy] is unavailable with DXTL304E/DX-TL304EX.
The [Connection Mode] screen appears.
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Step
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Connection mode setup
When you select [Use SSL], connection is shut down.
Make a connection after a few minutes. When SSL is
enabled, the following message appears. Select [Yes]
and continue the setting.
4 Enter a new value in [New Settings] of the item
you want to change and select [change].
•
When you select [Batch Registration], all the settings
shown on the screen are determined.
•
[Use SSL for Web Access]: You can select whether
or not to use Secure Socket Layer (SSL).
[No SSL]: SSL is not used.
[Use SSL]: SSL is used.
•
[SSL Port Settings]: You can set the number of the
port used for SSL communication.
•
[Band-Width Limit]: You can control the
communication bandwidth.
•
[Image Service Policy] (DX-TL308E only): You can
select the first priority in image transmission.
[Priority to Number of Frames]: Image refresh rate is
increased.
[Priority to Image Quality]: High quality images are
transmitted.
[Balance]: Images are transmitted, keeping the
balance between the image refresh rate and the
image quality.
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Using the communication functions (continued)
Clock setup
„ Synchronizing the recorder's clock with the PC's
clock
You can set the clock of the recorder via the PC.
Step
1 Display the [Main Menu] screen according to
page 81.
steps 1 to 3 of "Login" on
Step
2 Select [Configuration Menu].
Step
)
•
Step
The [Configuration Menu] screen appears.
1 Select [Synchronize with PC's clock] on the
[Clock Settings] screen.
•
The recorder's clock is synchronized with the PC's
clock.
•
When you adjust the clock at the time when the
date or time changes, check the clock again after
completing the setting.
3 Select [Clock Settings].
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The [Clock Settings] screen appears.
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Logout
This screen is displayed when you log out successfully.
Step
1 Select [Logout].
•
The [Logout] screen appears.
„ Adjusting the recorder's clock automatically using
the SNTP server
Step
1 Select [ON] of [Automatic Clock Adjustment] on
the [Clock Settings] screen and then select [set].
Step
2 Enter the address of the SNTP server in [SNTP
Server Address] and select [set].
Step
3 Enter the address of the primary DNS server
in [DNS Server Address 1] and that of the
secondary DNS server in [DNS Server Address
2], and then select [set].
Notice
•
The SNTP server connection function of the recorder
does not support all types of SNTP server.
•
The SNTP time adjustment starts working about 10
minutes after being enabled and then it corrects the
time every about 10 minutes.
„ Adjusting the recorder's clock manually
Step
1 Enter the current day, month, year, hour, minute,
and second under [Clock Settings].
Step
2 Select [set].
•
When you adjust the clock at the time when the
date or time changes, check the clock again after
completing the setting.
„ Setting the day light saving
Step
1 Set the day light saving setting.
[No]: Auto day light saving function is not used.
[Auto]: Automatically adjusts the clock according to
the settings. For the detailed settings, use the [In]
area to set the time and date for advancing the clock
and [Out] area for putting back the clock. Select [set]
to determine the settings.
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Step
2 Exit the Web browser.
Notice
•
If you exit the browser without taking the proper log-out
procedure, your user session ID remains effective for
10 minutes. If a user logs in using the same user ID
within the 10 minutes, the user's operations may be
restricted.
This recorder issues e-mail notification of operation
errors and recording status. You can combine notified
events such as operation errors and recording status, and
notification can be sent to up to 3 e-mail addresses. Use
the Web browser or the special PC viewing/communication
software to enable this function. Authentication for e-mail
transmission supports POPbeforeSMTP and SMTP_AUTH
(CRAM_MD5).
folder are automatically created on the FTP server and data
are uploaded to those folders. Use the Web browser or the
special PC viewing/communication software to enable this
function. You can play back the data uploaded to the FTP
server using the special viewing/communication software,
DX-Viewer. To play back the data, save the downloaded
CBL000.dat file in the ARE00000 folder.
Notice
•
The image data uploaded upon FTP notification is
slightly delayed from the actual start point of alarm
recording.
•
The size of image data uploaded per notification is 2
MB.
•
Do not connect such a device as receives input signals
frequently to the rear terminals that receives trigger
for FTP notification. During issuance of notification,
another notification is not issued even when a trigger
signal is input. When FTP notification is issued
frequently, operations of the communication functions
may be impaired.
•
E-mail notification is triggered only by the ALARM IN
terminal and EMERGENCY terminal on the rear panel.
To issue the notification, set the desired camera for
alarm recording or emergency recording. (For setting,
see pages 51 to 57.)
•
The recorder cannot notify multiple events at the same
time. The recorder doesn't notify another event that is
input during issuance of notification (during uploading
data).
•
The file structure of data uploaded to the FTP server is
as follows.
Notice
•
Do not select events that frequently occur as e-mail
notified events. Events that frequently occur may not be
always notified.
•
The e-mail transmission function of this recorder does
not support all e-mail servers.
•
When multiple events to be notified occur at the same
time, notification may be delayed or some of the events
may not be notified.
<DX-TL308E only>
•
Image attached to e-mail is in general JPEG
format.
•
When the recording rate is extremely high, image
cannot be attached to e-mail due to restrictions
on the compression circuit. To attach an image
to e-mail, the total recording rate of the recording
settings should be set to the following values or
less.
Picture size
<DX-TL308E>
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX>
4CIF
2CIF
CIF
25
50
100
12.5
25
50
•
One of alarm-recorded images or emergencyrecorded images of the camera corresponding to
the terminal (ALARM IN or EMERGENCY) that
receives a trigger signal is attached to e-mail.
•
To attach an image, select [Alarm].
•
When multiple alarm signals are received at the
same time, only the image from the camera having
the smallest number is attached to e-mail.
•
Loading of live images may be interrupted for a
moment while notification with an image attached
is being issued.
•
When notification to be issued with images occur
quite frequently or when it takes time to transmit
data to the e-mail server, the maximum number of
e-mail text to be saved is 100 and that of attached
images is 32.
•
As DX-TL308E doesn't have the image attachment
function, setting items regarding this function do
not appear on the screen.
ENGLISH
E-mail notification
)
To distinguish recorders, you are recommended
to make folders with a name including respective
recorders' name on the FTP server in advance and to
set so that the following folders are saved in them.
Folder "YYYYMMDD"
|
Folder "hhmmss-Ch"
|
File "CBL000.dat"
•
The FTP server connection function of the recorder
does not support all types of FTP server.
Communication by the viewing/
communication software
You can use the following functions using the special PC
viewing/communication software.
• Loading live images and audio • Searching recorded images
• Section download
• Recorder control
• Recorder setting
• Receiving IP notification
• Playing back recorded images and audio
FTP notification
This recorder can upload images to the FTP server when a
signal is input to the rear terminals. A date folder and a time
Refer to the instruction manual of the special PC viewing/
communication software for the details of the functions and
their usage. The instruction manual is added to the Start
menu when the software is installed.
Communication
91
Various settings
Setup menu
You can make basic settings using the <Setup> menu.

How to display the Setup menu
Step
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of the recorder or left-click the mouse.
or
•
Step
<Main menu> is displayed.
2 Select [Setup].
Setup
•
The <Setup> menu is displayed.

Quick reference chart for the Setup menu
How to use the quick reference chart for the Setup menu
)
pages 93 to 98 show the lists of items in the Setup menu, which are for keeping records of your settings.
The tables on
Please use them when you make settings.
How to use the quick reference chart for the Setup menu
Example: Warning display · Buzzer · Call-out 1
Remain
Disable
Enable
Disable
Enable
Disable
Enable
50%
40%
30%
20%
Warning Buzzer Call-out
15%
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
0%
-
Remain
Items in boldface type are parameters
you can actually set. See the reference
pages for details.
Normal
Alarm
Emergency
For later review, you are recommended
to mark on the items you set.
Archive
Button sound
Start alarm recording
Communication
92
The colored values or settings are
factory defaults.
Language setting
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
POLSKI
CZECH
Português
Warning display • Ext terminal setting
You can make settings of the terminals on the rear panel and warning displays.
Pages 99 to 102
 Warning display • Buzzer • Call-out 1
You can set the recorder’s operation performed when the remaining capacity reaches the designated value.
Pages 99 and 100
Disable
Enable
Disable
Buzzer Call-out
Enable
Disable
Enable
50%
40%
30%
20%
Warning
15%
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
0%
Remain
-
ENGLISH
Page 99
Clock and language
You can set the date and time. This menu is also used for selecting the menu language.
Remain
Normal
Alarm
Emergency
Archive
Button sound
Start alarm recording
Communication
 Warning display • Buzzer • Call-out 2
You can set the recorder’s operation performed when an error occurs.
Disable
Enable
Disable
Buzzer Call-out
Enable
Disable
Enable
Warning
Page 100
System reboot
No Main HDD
Error in REC mode
Error in PB/Copy mode
No camera signal
High temperature
Fan stop
 Mode-out • Remaining capacity
You can make settings for the mode-out terminals and remaining capacity.
Page 101
Open
Close
LAN (10s)
LAN (2s)
LAN
ALARM OUT 8*
ALARM OUT 7*
ALARM OUT 6*
ALARM OUT 5*
Polarity
ALARM OUT 4
ALARM OUT 3
ALARM OUT 2
ALARM OUT 1
ALARM OUT ALL
Alarm
Power on
Remain 2
Remain 1
Play
REC
Off
Trigger
Mode-out 1
Mode-out 2
*: Available for DX-TL308E only.
50%
40%
30%
20%
15%
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
Archive
Remain
EMR
Alarm
Normal
Off
HDD
Remain 1
Remain 2
 Event terminal
Page 102
CLOCK ADJ
ADC
Program 3
Program 2
Program 1
Rec stop
REC (level)
REC (edge)
Off
You can set the recorder’s operation performed when the EVENT terminals (1 to 3) on the rear panel are grounded.
Event 1
Event 2
Event 3
Others
93
Various settings (continued)
Setup menu
Pages 102 and 103
Information display setting
You can set the items to be displayed on the screen and their display position. You can also make the setting menus transparent.
Use the transparent menu
Enable
Disable
 Clock display mode and location
You can set the display mode and position of the clock.
Lower right
Lower left
Upper right
Location
Upper left
Mode 3
Mode 2
Mode 1
Clock
display
mode
Page 102
 Recorder status and title display
You can set the items to be displayed on the screen. You can also set the recorder’s title.
Pages 102 and 103
Status
Remain Remain
Active Recorder
Status
1
2
title
HDD
[
]
Disable
Enable
Disable
Enable
Disable
Enable
Disable
Enable
Disable
Enable
Recorder title
 Camera number and title display
You can set the display mode and position of camera numbers. You can also set the camera titles.
Camera title
Lower right
Lower left
Upper right
Location
Upper left
Off
Title
Number
Display
mode
Camera number 1
[
]
Camera number 2
[
]
Camera number 3
[
]
Camera number 4
[
]
Camera number 5*
[
]
Camera number 6*
[
]
Camera number 7*
[
]
Camera number 8*
[
]
*: Available for DX-TL308E only.
94
Page 103
Multiplexer setting
You can set the split screen of Outputs A and B and sequential display.
 Output A
You can make settings for displaying Output A and the image switching interval in the sequential display mode.
4-split screen
Page 104
9-split screen*
Split 4b*
*: Available for DX-TL308E only.
]
[
]
[
]
[
]
[
]
[
]
[
[
Split 4a
ENGLISH
Pages 104 and 105
[
]
[
]
[
]
] [
[
] [
] [
] [
] [
]
] [
]
Single sequential display
[
]Æ[
]Æ[
]Æ[
]Æ[
]* Æ [
]* Æ [
]* Æ [
]*
30sec
29sec
28sec
27sec
26sec
25sec
24sec
23sec
22sec
21sec
20sec
19sec
18sec
17sec
16sec
15sec
14sec
13sec
12sec
11sec
10sec
9sec
8sec
7sec
6sec
5sec
4sec
3sec
2sec
1sec
Display interval
 Output B
You can make settings for displaying Output B and the image switching interval in the sequential display mode.
4-split screen
9-split screen*
Split 4b*
*: Available for DX-TL308E only.
]
[
]
[
]
[
]
[
]
[
]
[
[
[
] [
] [
Split 4a
Page 104
[
]
[
]
[
]
] [
] [
] [
] [
]
]
Single sequential display
[
]Æ[
]Æ[
]Æ[
]Æ[
]* Æ [
]* Æ [
]* Æ [
]*
30sec
29sec
28sec
27sec
26sec
25sec
24sec
23sec
22sec
21sec
20sec
19sec
18sec
17sec
16sec
15sec
14sec
13sec
12sec
11sec
10sec
9sec
8sec
7sec
6sec
5sec
4sec
3sec
2sec
1sec
Display interval
Others
95
Various settings (continued)
Setup menu
Multiplexer setting
Continued.
 Alarm display
You can set the alarm display.
Page 104
Output B
Output A/B
Split 4b*
Split 4a*
Output A
CAM 8*
CAM 7*
CAM 6*
CAM 5*
CAM 4
Off
CAM 3
CAM 2
CAM 1
Alarm display mode
Sensor 1
Sensor 2
Sensor 3
Sensor 4
Sensor 5*
Sensor 6*
Sensor 7*
Sensor 8*
*: Available for DX-TL308E only.
Page 105
Hide
Display
 Covert camera
You can select to display or hide images from cameras.
Camera 1
Camera 2
Camera 3
Camera 4
Camera 5*
Camera 6*
Camera 7*
*: Available for DX-TL308E only.
Camera 8*
 XGA output (DX-TL308E/DX-TL304EX only)
You can set the XGA output format and picture quality.
Page 105
96
B
B
A
B
A
Off
A
High
A
Low
A
Middle
Sharpness
setting
Display layout setting
Display
Image
Activate
a
originality
repeat playback
check
playback image in
play
field
ENGLISH
Pages 105 and 106
Setting the playback functions
You can make settings related to playback.
Auto expiration on the
specified date
Disable
Enable
Disable
Enable
Disable
Enable
Disable
Enable
001 to 365 day
(The factory-default
setting is 001 day.)
[
] day
Loading/saving/initializing the menu settings
Page 107
You can reset the menu settings to the defaults. Use this menu to save the menu settings of the recorder and to load the saved menu
settings to this recorder.
Communication setting
You can make settings related to communication.
Pages 108 to 110
 RS-232C setting
You can make settings for communicating with a personal computer.
CR•LF
CR
2 bits
Stop
CR/
bit
length CR•LF
1 bit
Even
Odd
None
7 bits
8 bits
19200 bps
9600 bps
4800 bps
2400 bps
Off
Remote C
Remote B
Remote A
1200 bps
RS-232C setting
Data
bit
Transmission rate
Parity bit
length
RS-232C
operation
Page 108
Others
97
Various settings (continued)
Setup menu
Communication setting
Continued.
 LAN setting
You can set the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.
Pages 108 and 109
IP address
192.168.000.100
Subnet mask
255.255.255.000
Gateway
000.000.000.000
LAN service port settings
You can set the service port.
Web
Page 108
COM port
00080
SSL port
00443
Network software
COM port
53705
Audio reception
COM port
53746
Pages 108 and 109
E-mail notification - Address setting
You can display the e-mail address for alarm notification.
Page 109
E-mail notification - Details
You can display the details of the alarm notification.
Page 109
IP alarm notification - Address setting
You can display the alarm notification port.
Page 109
IP alarm notification - Details
You can display the details of the alarm notification.
Page 109
FTP transmission settings
You can display the details of the FTP notification settings.
 PTZ camera setting
You can make settings for the cameras to be controlled.
Page 110
Port
Reverse
Pan
[
]
[
]
Camera number 2
[
]
[
]
Camera number 3
[
]
[
]
Camera number 4
[
]
[
]
Camera number 5*
[
]
[
]
Camera number 6*
[
]
[
]
Camera number 7*
[
]
[
]
Camera number 8*
[
]
[
]
Enable
Disable
Enable
RS-422
Disable
ID
Camera number 1
*: Available for DX-TL308E only.
98
RS-232C
Protocol
Tilt
Settings related to the warning display and
rear terminals
<Clock and language>
<Warning display · EXT terminal setting>

Warning display • Buzzer • Call-out 1
Clock setting
You can adjust the present time.
Step
Step
1 Set the day, month, year, hour, minute, and
second in order, and then press [Set].
2 Select [Setting] next to [Present time zone].
•
Step
3 Set the time zone depending on the location of
the recorder and then select [Set].
•
Step
<Zone setting of time> screen appears.
After finishing the setting, select [Return] to return to
the screen of step 1.
Remain
You can set the recorder's operation performed when the
remaining capacity runs out or reaches the designated
level in the normal recording area, alarm recording area,
emergency recording area, or archive device.
Step
1 Set the threshold level of remaining capacity in
each area.
[-]: No signal is output.
Step
4 Set the day light saving setting.
[Auto]: Automatically adjusts the clock according
to the settings. For the detailed settings, select
[Setting] and then use the [In] area to set the time
and date for advancing the clock and [Out] area for
putting back the clock.
2 Set the recorder's operation performed when
the remaining capacity reaches to the threshold
level designated in step 1.
[Warning]: When the remaining capacity reaches
the threshold level, a warning is displayed on the
screen. With [Warning] disabled, you cannot select
[Buzzer] and [Call-out].
[Off]: Auto day light saving function is not used.
[Buzzer]: When the remaining capacity reaches the
threshold level, a buzzer sounds.
Notice
•
Before you start recording, set the present date and
time correctly.
•
Before you operate the recorder, check that the clock is
accurately adjusted.
[Call-out]: When the remaining capacity reaches
the threshold level, a warning signal is output to the
device connected to the CALL OUT terminal on the
rear panel.
•
These options become active when you check the
boxes.
•
When the threshold level is set to [-] in step 1, you
cannot select these options.
Tips
•
The time is indicated by the 24-hour system.
•
This recorder uses the 4-digit year format. The year
range is 37 years from January 1, 2001 to December
31, 2037. The recorder automatically compensates for
leap year. After December 31, 2037, the displayed date
goes back to January 1, 2001.
Notice
•
You can make settings only for the areas created by the
page 39).
partition setting (
•
The call-out setting uses photocoupler output in order
to decrease malfunction caused by connection. Make
connections correctly referring to "CALL OUT output
page 25.
terminal" on
Language setting
You can select the language of the menu screen display
from 9 languages. As ENGLISH is selected for the initial
setting, follow the procedure below if you want to select a
language other than ENGLISH.
Step
1 Select the language you want to use.
•
After you change the language, select [Set].
ENGLISH
Settings of the present time and menu
language
)
)
Tips
•
For the relation between the warning display and the
pages 128 to 131.
call-out signal output, see
Warning displays for which [Call-out signal output] is
determined as [Common] are displayed unconditionally.
For those determined as [Selectable], you can select
whether or not to output call-out signals.
)
Others
99
Various settings (continued)
Button sound
You can select whether or not to sound a beep when the
buttons on the front panel of the recorder are operated.
Step
1 Select to enable or disable the button beep.
•
With the box checked, the button beep is heard.
Start alarm recording
Step
1 Enable or disable the buzzer.
•
When the box checked, the buzzer sounds when
the recorder starts alarm recording or emergency
recording.
Communication
Step
1 Enable or disable the buzzer.
•
With the box checked, a buzzer sounds via the
personal computer.
Tips
•
When the buzzer of [Communication] is selected, it is
controlled remotely via RS-232C command, etc.

Warning display • Buzzer • Call-out 2
You can set the recorder's operation performed when it
detects an error.
Step
1 Set the recorder's operation performed when it
detects an error.
[Warning]: A warning is displayed on the screen.
With [Warning] disabled, you cannot select [Buzzer]
and [Call-out].
[Buzzer]: A buzzer sounds.
[Call-out]: A warning signal is output to the device
connected to the CALL OUT terminal on the rear
panel.
Tips
•
100
)
For details of errors, see
pages 128 to 131.
System reboot ......................................LOG5100
No main HDD .......................................LOG61……
LOG6200
LOG64……
Error in REC mode
(Normal recording, archive) .............LOG14……
LOG56……
LOG57……
LOG74……
Error in playback/copy mode ................LOG24……
LOG34……
No camera signal..................................LOG54……
High temperature ..................................LOG5200
LOG5201
Fan stop................................................LOG5300
Setup menu
Remain 1 and 2
Mode-out 1 and 2
Warning is issued to notify that the remaining capacity runs
short during recording. You can designate the device and
threshold level of the remaining capacity.
The recorder status is output from the MODE OUT
terminals on the rear panel (by short-circuiting the contact).
There are 2 MODE OUT terminals and you can allocate
different output signals to them individually.
Step
1 Set the trigger for each MODE OUT terminal (1 to
2).
[REC]: A trigger signal is output during recording.
[Play]: A trigger signal is output during playback.
Warning is issued in the following ways when the remaining
capacity decreases to the threshold level.
•
When the display of the operation mode is enabled,
"REM" is displayed to the left of the remaining capacity
page 22)
displayed on the screen. (
•
To set the buzzer or call-out, see
Step
1 Select a device.
)
[Alarm]: Warning is displayed when the capacity of
the alarm recording area decreases to the threshold
level.
[Remain 2]: A trigger signal is output when the
remaining capacity of HDD reaches the level
designated by [Remain 2] at the bottom of the
screen.
[EMR]: Warning is displayed when the capacity of
the emergency recording area decreases to the
threshold level.
[Power on]: A trigger signal is output while the
power of the recorder is on.
[Archive]: Warning is displayed when the capacity
of the archive device decreases to the threshold
level.
[Alarm]: A trigger signal is output during alarm
recording and emergency recording.
[ALARM OUT 1 to 8]: A trigger signal is output
when the corresponding ALARM IN terminal (1 to 8)
on the rear panel receieves an signal. (ALARM OUT
5 to 8 are available for DX-TL308E only.)
[LAN]: Signal output is controlled via the LANconnected PC.
) page 99.
[Normal]: Warning is displayed when the capacity
of the normal recording area decreases to the
threshold level.
[Remain 1]: A trigger signal is output when the
remaining capacity of HDD reaches the level
designated by [Remain 1] at the bottom of the
screen.
[ALARM OUT ALL]: A trigger signal is output when
any of the ALARM IN terminal on the rear panel
receieves an signal.
ENGLISH

Mode-out • Remaining capacity
[Off]: Warning is not issued even when the HDD
capacity decreases to the threshold value.
Step
2 Set the threshold level of the remaining capacity.
•
Set the threshold level for issuing warning.
Notice
•
Only areas created by the partition setting (
39) are displayed.
) page
[LAN(2s)]: Mode-out is kept active for about 2
seconds by the control from the LAN-connected PC.
[LAN(10s)]: Mode-out is kept active for about 10
seconds by the control from the LAN-connected PC.
[Off]: No signal is output.
Step
2 Set the mode-out output status in [Polarity].
[Open]: The contact is opened when the mode-out
is active.
[Close]: The contact is closed when the mode-out
is active.
Notice
•
When you enable the warning about remaining capacity
by the MODE OUT terminal, the mode-out output status
is maintained even though you turn off the power by
pressing the POWER button.
Others
101
Various settings (continued)
Setup menu

Event terminal
On-screen display settings
<Information display setting>
You can set the functions allocated to the EVENT terminals
(1 to 3) on the rear panel.
Step

Clock display mode and location
1 Allocate a function to Event 1 to 3.
•
[Event 1] corresponds to the EVENT 1 terminal,
[Event 2] to the EVENT 2 terminal, and [Event 3] to
the EVENT 3 terminal.
You can set the display mode and position of the clock.
Step
1 Select the clock display mode.
[Mode 1]:
[REC (edge)]: When the EVENT terminal is
grounded, recording starts.
01-01-2008 Tue 00:00:00
[REC (level)]: Recording is performed while the
EVENT terminal is being grounded.
[Mode 2]:
[Rec stop]: When the EVENT terminal is grounded,
recording stops.
[Program 1 to 3]: When the EVENT terminal is
grounded, the program registered to Program 1 to
3 is started. When no program is registered, you
cannot select this item.
[ADC]: When the EVENT terminal is grounded, the
recorder cancels the alarm display function and
displays the screen that was displayed before the
alarm display.
[CLOCK ADJ]: When the EVENT terminal is
grounded, time display is adjusted to the nearest
hour (00 minutes 00 seconds).
01-01-2008 Tue
00:00:00
[Mode 3]: The clock is not displayed.
Step
2 Select the clock display position.

Recorder status and title display
You can select the recorder's operation status to be
displayed.
Step
1 Select the modes you want to display on the
screen.
[Remain 1]: The remaining capacity of the device
selected in [Remain 1] of [Mode-out • Remaining
capacity] is displayed.
For example, if the present time is 11:29:59, it is
reset to 11:00:00, and if the present time is 11:30:00,
it is reset to 12:00:00.
[Remain 2]: The remaining capacity of the device
selected in [Remain 2] of [Mode-out • Remaining
capacity] is displayed.
[Off]: The recorder does not operate even when the
EVENT terminal is grounded.
Step
•
Step
Step
The registered programs are displayed.
[Active HDD]: Device being recorded or played
back is displayed.
3 To read the program files, select [Execute] next
to [Read program files].
•
You can read and overwrite the program data copied
to a USB memory device.
•
You cannot modify 3 programs individually.
[Recorder title]: The recorder title you set is
displayed.
4 To delete the program files, select [Execute] next
to [Clear program files].
•
All the registered program files are deleted. The
events set in [Program 1 to 3] are set to [Off].
Tips
102
[Status]: The recorder's operation status (playback,
normal recording, alarm recording, emergency
recording, etc.) is displayed.
2 To check the program files, select [Next] next to
[View the program files].
•
When you execute [Forced stop of program] on the
<Warning display • Ext terminal setting> screen, the
ongoing programs are all terminated forcedly. Forced
termination can be executed while the programs are
running.
•
The character string specified by the program appears
on the screen while the program is running.
•
The modes you check the boxes are displayed on
the screen.
•
The display positions of the selected modes are
automatically determined depending on the clock
display position.
Tips
•
You cannot display [Remain 1] and [Remain 2] when
[HDD] is set to [Off] on the <Mode-out • Remaining
page 101).
capacity> screen (
)

Use the transparent menu
2 When you enable [Recorder title] in step 1, set
the recorder title.
•
When you select [Setting], the screen for setting the
recorder title is displayed.
Tips
) page 22.
•
For an example of screen display, see
•
The recorder title is displayed at the top of the
operation mode display.
•
You can set the recorder title via the Web function
Page 85)
using a personal computer. (
Step
3 Enter the recorder title using the characters
displayed on the screen.
ENGLISH
Step
You can make the screen menus transparent.
Step
1 Select whether or not to make the menus
transparent.
[Use the transparent menu]: With the box
checked, the displayed menus are made transparent
and you can view images from cameras through the
menus.
)

Camera number and title display
You can set a title for each of the connected cameras.
By setting the camera display mode to [Title], you can
configure an easy-to-view monitoring system where the
locations of the cameras are displayed as camera titles.
Step
1 Select the display mode of the camera
information.
[Number]: The camera numbers are displayed.
[Title]: The camera titles you set are displayed.
Camera titles can be recorded together with images.
[Off]: Nothing is displayed.
Step
2 Select the display position.
•
Step
3 Select [Setting] of the camera of which title you
want to set.
•
Step
With the display mode set to [Title], the titles are
displayed at the top when you select [Upper left]
or [Upper right], and at the bottom when you select
[Lower left] or [Lower right].
The screen for setting the camera title is displayed.
4 Enter the camera title using the characters
displayed on the screen.
Tips
•
You can set the camera titles via the Web function
Page 85)
using a personal computer. (
•
Up to 16 characters can be used for the title.
)
The number of characters displayed on the screen is:
1/9-screen: Up to 14 characters (DX-TL308E only)
1/4-screen: Up to 16 characters
Single screen: Up to 16 characters
Others
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Various settings (continued)
Setup menu
Sequential display
Multiplexer settings
<Multiplexer setting>
You can configure the multiplexer settings for Output A and
Output B individually.
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Output A/Output B
You can set the camera numbers displayed on the split
screen on the monitor connected to OUTPUT A or OUTPUT
B. (The settings of Output A are applied to OUTPUT A,
and those of Output B to OUTPUT B.) You can also make
sequential display settings. Sequential display is a function
to automatically switch the displayed images from the
selected cameras at constant intervals.
Step
The screen for setting the selected output is
displayed.
sequence settings as follows:
4
The screen display automatically switches.
Step
1 Select [Setting] next to [Sequential display].
•
Step
The screen for setting the sequential display is
displayed.
2 To set the display order in the single-screen
sequential display mode, set [Single sequential
display].
•
<DX-TL308E> When you click on the number, it
changes from 1 to 8 and [- -] in order.
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> When you click on the
number, it changes from 1 to 4 and [- -] in order.
1 Select [Execute] next to [Copy Output A
settings].
Select [Yes] on a confirmation screen.
Step
4-split screen and 9-split screen
3 To set the display switching interval in the
sequential display mode, designate the desired
interval in [Display interval].
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Alarm display
Notice
•
3
2 seconds
later
You can copy the settings of Output A to Output B.
•
2 seconds
later
2 seconds
later
Camera numbers 1 to 4
Display interval: 2 seconds
Copy Output A settings
Step
2
1
When you make single
1 Select [Setting] next to the output you want to
set (Output A or Output B).
•
2 seconds
later
Example
9-split screen is available for DX-TL308E only.
<DX-TL308E>
4-split screen 9-split screen
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX>
4-split screen
Set the camera numbers to be displayed on each split screen.
You can select different cameras for Output A and Output B.
When an alarm signal is input, the screen according to the
pre-designated selection is displayed. When another alarm
signal is input during alarm recording, the images from the
cameras recorded upon input of the latest alarm signal are
displayed on the specified screen. After the completion
of the alarm recording, the screen returns to the original
display mode.
Example
Step
1 Select [Setting] next to the split screen mode
you want to change.
•
Step
The screen for setting the selected split screen
mode is displayed.
2 Left-click repeatedly on the number until the
desired camera number appears.
•
Displayed on the
4-split screen
<DX-TL308E> Numbers from 1 to 8 and [- -] are
displayed.
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> Numbers from 1 to 4
and [- -] are displayed.
Notice
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During normal
recording
•
You cannot set more than one same camera number
within the same split screen mode.
•
When you select [- -], the camera number is displayed
as [--] on the normal screen.
Step
During alarm
recording
A trigger for alarm recording selected
by the recording setting is input.
The screen automatically
switches according to the
pre-determined selection.
1 Select the output for activating the alarm display
function.
[Off]: Alarm display function is disabled.
Step
2 Select the screen display mode to be used
when an alarm signal is input for each of the
connected sensors.
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Covert camera
[
]: Images from Outputs A and B are tiled
horizontally.
A
You can hide the images from the selected cameras by
covering them with blue screens. During playback, images
from the selected cameras are covered with black screens.
B
]: Images from Outputs A and B are arranged
[
diagonally.
A
B
[
]: Images from Outputs A and B are arranged
diagonally.
B
A
Example
During recording
During playback
Step
2 Adjust the quality of the images to be displayed.
You can set the edge enhancement to [High],
[Middle], or [Low].
[Off]: Edge enhancement is not adjusted.
Tips
Disable the display of the
image from the camera
you want to hide.
Step
When you enable it
during playback, you can
view the image.
•
1 Select to display or hide the images from each
camera.
•
Settings related to playback
When you check the boxes, images from the
selected cameras are displayed.
<Setting the playback functions>
[Enable]: Images are displayed on the screen.
[Disable]: Images are not displayed on the screen
and are covered with blue screens (or black screens
during playback).
Notice
•
Notice
•
Stop playback before making settings.
Activate repeat playback
Images stored in the HDD are played back repeatedly.
When you uncheck the boxes, images from those
cameras are not displayed and covered with black
screens during playback. To view playback images,
check the boxes.
•
The border between the background and the displayed
image may become white depending on the selected
image quality.
Playback
You cannot display the image from the disabled camera
on the single screen using the alarm display function.
HDD start point
HDD end point
When playback reaches the end of the HDD, it automatically
returns to the start point of the HDD and continues.
Tips
Step
•
When the image from a camera of which covert camera
setting is disabled is interrupted because of a failure
in that camera, no warning is displayed on the screen.
In addition, even when you enable the buzzer of [No
camera signal], the buzzer does not sound. No callout signal is output, but the event is registered in the
system log list.
•
•
Using the XGA output, you can use a PC monitor as a
surveillance monitor.
Step
When you check the box, the repeat playback is
enabled.
[Enable]: When playback reaches the end of
the recorded data, it automatically returns to the
beginning of the data and continues.
[Disable]: When playback reaches the end of the
recorded data, it stops.
Even when the covert camera setting of the camera
selected for recording is disabled, images from that
camera are recorded though they are not displayed on
the screen.
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XGA output (DX-TL308E/DX-TL304EX only)
1 Select whether to enable or disable the repeat
playback.
Notice
•
When the playback returns to the HDD start point from
the end, the clock displayed on the screen may not be
updated for a while.
1 Select the XGA output screen format.
[ A ]: Image from Output A is displayed in the
standard size.
[
A
]: Image from Output A is displayed on the
entire screen.
Others
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Various settings (continued)
Display a playback image in field
Setup menu
•
Even when the recorder detects continuous or multiple
altered images, the warning display appears only once.
To enable the warning display again, stop playback and
then start it again.
Some images may appear shaking because this recorder
records images frame by frame. In this case, you can curb
shaking images using this function.
Step
1 Select whether or not to display images field by
field.
•
When you check the box, the field display is
enabled.
Auto expiration on the specified date
You can disable playback of data that were recorded before
the designated period of time.
[Enable]: Images are displayed field by field.
1 Select whether or not to use the auto expiration
on the specified date function.
[Disable]: Images are not displayed field by field.
•
Step
Image originality check play
Step
You can detect images that were recorded by other recorder
or images that were altered after recorded by this recorder.
When such images are detected, a message saying "Data
that may have been altered or recorded by other recorder
were found." appears.
Step
2 When you enabled this option in step 1,
designate the period of time during which
playback is possible.
•
1 Select whether to enable or disable the image
originality check play.
•
When you check the box, the image originality check
play is enabled.
)
•
The recorder performs the check on the image being
displayed only. Therefore, for accurate detection,
play back images in the single screen display mode.
Notice
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•
Because this check may interrupt recording or
playback, disable this option normally.
•
The recorder also issues warning when it plays back
recorded data that have been damaged by some
cause.
•
When you perform complicated playback operations
during the alternation check, a warning message saying
"Data that may have been altered or recorded by
other recorder were found." may appear. Perform the
alteration check during normal playback or playback at
varied playback rates.
•
When problems are detected in more than one image
from different cameras simultaneously, all the numbers
of those cameras may not be shown by a warning.
•
In the image originality check in the split screen display
mode, if a large number of alterations are detected in
the images of the cameras, all the numbers of those
cameras may not be shown by a warning. For accurate
detection, play back images in the single screen display
mode.
When you set the period to [2 days]:
Playback impossible
2 days
Present time
[Disable]: The recorder does not perform the image
originality check.
2 Select the device you want to subject to the
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check and then start playback. (
The data recorded before the designated period
from the present time cannot be played back
anymore. This means that you can play back only
data recorded for the designated period preceding
the present time.
Example
[Enable]: The recorder performs the image
originality check during playback. Upon detection
of images recorded by other recorder or image that
have been altered, it issues warning.
Step
When you check the box, the auto expiration on the
specified date function is enabled.
Tips
•
Since data are managed in 64 MB units, the period
where playback is possible may be shorter than the
designated auto expiration setting. When the recording
rate is set to a low value, the period where playback is
possible tends to become especially short.
•
The clock of this recorder is not updated by menu
loading. Therefore, set the clock correctly.
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Settings related to the menus
<Loading/saving/initializing the menu settings>
You can update the menu settings of this recorder by
copying those of other DX-TL308E/DX-TL304E/DXTL304EX to externally connected media and then loading
them. Also, you can save the menu settings of this recorder
in external media or the memory of this recorder.
Save the menu settings
You can save the recorder's menu settings in external
media or the recorder's internal memory.
Step
You can save the menu settings you make in the recorder’s
internal memory. Even when some settings are changed
after that, you can restore the recorder according to the
saved menu settings by loading them.
1 Select the device in which you want to save the
recorder's menu settings.
[DVD/CD]: You can save the menu settings on a
DVD/CD disc in an external drive.
[USB memory]: You can save the menu settings in
a USB memory device.
Notice
•
During loading or saving of menu data, other operations
are not accepted.
•
When no HDD is registered as Main device, you cannot
use a USB memory device.
[Internal memory]: You can save the menu settings
in the recorder's internal memory.
Step
2 Select [Execute].
•
The menu settings of this recorder are saved.
•
You can save the menu settings even during
playback or recording.
•
Upon completion of saving, "Completed
successfully." appears on the screen.
•
When no device for saving the menu settings is not
inserted in the recorder, "No destination device"
appears on the screen.
Load the menu settings
You can load the menu settings stored in external media or the
recorder's memory to update the menu settings of the recorder.
Notice
•
To load the existing menu settings to update the
recorder's menu settings, configure the HDD operation
settings (partition settings) of this recorder in the same
way as that of the copy source recorder. Note that
when the HDD setting configuration is different between
the recorders, the menu settings cannot be updated.
•
When the menu format is different (for example, when
the menu structure is changed for function expansion),
the menu settings cannot be updated.
Step
1 Select the device from which you want to load
the menu settings.
Notice
•
It may take a few seconds for the recorder to start loading
or saving the menu settings after [Execute] is selected.
•
The menu settings are divided into two groups according
to whether they can be saved or not as follows.
<Main menu>
• Device selection: Not saved.
• Recorder information: Not saved.
• Setup: All settings are saved except for the current
time.
• Recording setting: All settings are saved except for
Auto setting and Data protect.
• HDD registration: Only the HDD repeat recording
settings and HDD sleep mode are saved.
• Password setting: Not saved.
<Other menus>
• Search menu: Not saved.
• Copy menu: All settings are saved except for the
archive start time.
• Bookmark menu: Not saved.
<Settings configured by the Web browser>
• All settings are saved except for the user registration
settings.
[DVD/CD]: You can load the menu settings saved on
a DVD/CD disc in an external drive.
[USB memory]: You can load the menu settings
saved in a USB memory device.
[Internal memory]: You can load the menu settings
saved in the recorder's internal memory.
Step
2 Select [Execute].
Menu information
Normal area
Alarm area
Emergency area
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Load the menu settings?
Yes
90%
5%
5%
No
•
The menu settings of this recorder are updated and
then "Completed successfully." appears on the screen.
•
When no device for loading the menu settings is inserted
in the recorder, "No media" appears on the screen.
Initialize the menu settings
You can reset the menu settings to the factory defaults.
Step
Notice
Notice
•
You can load the menu settings only while the recorder
is in the stop mode (while playback, recording, archive,
or communication is stopped).
1 Select [Execute] to initialize the menu settings.
•
The present time, password, network user ID and
password, and HDD operation settings (partition
settings) are not initialized.
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Various settings (continued)
Setup menu
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LAN setting
Settings related to communication
<Communication setting>

RS-232C setting
The recorder can communicate with a PC connected to its
LAN port.
You can remotely control the recorder using a PC
connected to the RS-232C terminal of the recorder.
Connection via
LAN port
PC
Recorder
Connection via
RS-232C
Step
PC
Step
Recorder
•
The MAC address is shown on the screen.
Notice
1 Select the communication mode.
[Remote A]: The recorder is controlled by a PC and
returns all types of operation status notification.
1 Set the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.
•
Do not assign "000.000.000.000" to the IP address
and broadcast address. Otherwise, not only the
communication functions but also the other functions of
the recorder may not operate correctly.
[Remote B]: The recorder is controlled by a PC and
returns only responses to the command codes.
[Remote C]: The recorder is controlled by a PC and
does not return any notification.
[Off]: The recorder is not controlled by a PC.
Step
LAN service port settings
Step
2 Set the following items.
•
Transmission rate
•
Data bit length
•
Parity bit
•
Stop bit length
•
CR/CR•LF (Carriage return and line feed)
1 Select [Setting] next to [LAN service port
settings] on the <LAN setting> screen.
•
Step
Notice
The <LAN service port settings> screen is displayed.
2 Set [COM port] and [SSL port] of the Web, [COM
port] of the special network software, and [COM
port] of the audio reception.
•
Set the port number for connecting to the PC.
•
Normally, leave the settings as it is.
Notice
•
Set these items same as those of the PC to be
connected.
•
If you are unfamiliar with network settings, you are
recommended not to change the settings.
•
The command code table is contained in the CD
supplied with the recorder.
•
For other communication port settings than [COM
port] and [SSL port] of the Web, [COM port] of the
special network software, and [COM port] of the audio
reception, use the special PC viewing/communication
software. For the usage, refer to the instruction manual
of the software.
E-mail notification - Address setting
Step
1 Select [Confirm] next to [E-mail notification
settings] on the <LAN setting> screen.
•
Step
The <E-mail notification - Address setting> screen is
displayed.
2 Check the settings of [Status], [Address setting],
and [Recorder ID].
•
When you select [Test], test e-mail is sent to the
selected address.
Notice
•
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To set [Recorder ID] and [Address setting], use the
Web function of this recorder or the special PC viewing/
communication software.
3 Select [Next] next to [E-mail notification - Details]
to check the contents of the e-mail sent to the
PC.
Step
[Remain]: Notified when a remaining capacity
warning (call-out setting) is issued.
[Remain]: Notified when a remaining capacity
warning (call-out setting) is issued.
[Temp/Fan]: Notified when a high temperature is
detected or the fan stops.
[Temp/Fan]: Notified when a high temperature is
detected or the fan stops.
[Reboot]: Notified when an error occurs in the
recorder.
[Reboot]: Notified when an error occurs in the
recorder.
[REC]: Notified when recording starts.
[REC]: Notified when recording starts.
[Alarm REC]: Notified when alarm recording starts.
[Alarm REC]: Notified when alarm recording starts.
[Sensor]: Notified when a signal is input to the
terminal on the rear panel.
[Sensor]: Notified when a signal is input to the
terminal on the rear panel.
[No signal]: Notified when video signal from the
camera is lost.
[No signal]: Notified when video signal from the
camera is lost.
[Attach image] (DX-TL308E only): Notified when
the e-mail image attachment function is used.
Notice
•
Notice
•
To change the contents of e-mail, use the special PC
viewing/communication software. For the usage, refer
to the instruction manual of the software.
To change the contents of e-mail, use the Web function
of the recorder.
FTP transmission settings
IP alarm notification - Address setting
Step
Step
1 Select [Confirm] next to [IP alarm settings] on
the <LAN setting> screen.
•
Step
•
Notice
•
To change the IP addresses and communication ports,
use the special PC viewing/communication software.
For the usage, refer to the instruction manual of the
software.
•
No notification is sent to the broadcast address.
You can check the settings of FTP notification.
Notice
•
These settings are for notifying the connected PC of
issuance of warning and variation in the status such
as when the rear terminal is short-circuited.
When you select [Test], test e-mail is sent to the
selected IP address and communication port.
1 Select [Confirm] next to [FTP transmission
settings] on the <LAN setting> screen.
•
The <IP alarm notification - Address setting> screen
is displayed.
2 Check the settings of [IP address] and [COM
port].
•
3 Select [Next] next to [IP alarm notification Details] to check the contents of the e-mail sent
to the PC.
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Step
To change the FTP notification settings, use the Web
function of this recorder or the special PC viewing/
communication software. For the usage, refer to the
instruction manual of the software.
Tips
•
Ports used by the recorder's communication
functions.
You can check the available ports of this recorder on
the <LAN service port settings> screen.
To configure the IP masquerade of a BB router or other
device for connection with the special PC viewing/
communication software, set the following items.
•
Web port
•
SSL port
•
Special communication software port
•
RTP receiving port
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Various settings (continued)
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PTZ camera setting
You can make settings for controlling each of connected
cameras.
PTZ camera
RS232C integral
camera
RS422 integral
camera
Step
Recorder
1 Make detailed settings for the connected
cameras.
[Protocol]: You can set the type of the camera
connected.
[Port]: You can set the port to output control signal.
The port is automatically selected according to the
input of the camera.
[ID]: You can set the address of the camera to be
controlled. Set the ID same as that of the camera.
[Reverse]: You can reverse the panning/tilting
direction depending on the installation condition.
Tips
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•
Operation of the camera may become impossible for
some reason such as a specification change of the
camera. In addition, some functions may become
invalid.
•
Operations or functions performed with this recorder
are simplified ones. They are not equivalent to those of
special control devices.
Setup menu
Restricting the operations of the recorder
The lock function of this recorder has 2 types.
„
Simple lock
Password lock
There are 2 types of password lock.
„
Password lock for restricting operations
You can lock the operations in 3 levels. (Level 1 to 3)
Set a password for each of Level 1 , Level 2 , and Level 3 .
Password entry is not required to disable the lock. You can
use the simple lock by pressing the LOCK button without
setting a password for unlocking.
„
There are 2 types of password lock as follows: (For details,
see the right column.)
•
Password lock for restricting operations (Levels 1 to 3)
•
Password lock for HDD protection
Notice
When the MAIN switch on the rear panel is set to OFF
or when a menu is being displayed, you cannot enable
or disable the simple lock and password lock.
Simple lock
When the simple lock is enabled, all the operations are
prohibited and the recorder is locked in the current status.
Enabling the simple lock
Step
Press the LOCK button to enable the password lock.
Password lock
Password entry is required to disable the lock. You can
use the password lock by pressing the LOCK button after
setting a password for unlocking.
•
1 Press the LOCK button while the MAIN switch is
set to ON.
•
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By setting passwords, you can restrict access to the
recorder's functions. You can select from three operation
lock levels and assign a unique password to each level,
which makes it possible to restrict operations according to
the authority given to respective users.
The lock is enabled and the LOCK indicator
illuminates.
The password lock of Level 1 is activated.
The operations selected for Level 1 are prohibited.
Unlock the password lock of Level 1 .
The password lock of Level 2 is activated.
The operations selected for Level 2 are prohibited.
Unlock the password lock of Level 2 .
The password lock of Level 3 is activated.
The operations selected for Level 3 are prohibited.
Unlock the password lock of Level 3 .
The password lock is disabled.
All operations are allowed.
„
Password lock for HDD protection
You can prohibit deletion of recorded data from the Main
page 116) and unlocking of the locked data
device (
page 115).
(
)
)
Disabling the simple lock
Step
1 Press and hold down the LOCK button for 2
seconds or longer.
•
The lock is disabled and the LOCK indicator goes
out.
Others
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Restricting the operations of the recorder (continued)

Registering a password
Use a 4-digit number as a password (consisting of numbers
0 to 9).
Step

Enabling the password lock
Step
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.
1 Press the LOCK button while the MAIN switch is
set to ON.
•
The lock is enabled and the LOCK indicator
illuminates.
•
The password lock for HDD protection becomes
enabled when you enter a password and close the
setting screen.
or
•
Step
The password lock for HDD protection locks the data
in the Main device only. It does not lock the data in
the Copy device.
<Main menu> is displayed.
2 Select [Password].
Password
•
Step
3 Select [Setting] of the level you want to set.
Setting
•
Step

Disabling the password lock
The <Password setting> screen is displayed.
Password for restricting operations (Levels 1 to 3)
Step
The screen for setting a password for the selected
level is displayed.
1 Press and hold down the LOCK button for 2
seconds or longer to display the screen for
disabling the lock.
•
4 Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons displayed on the screen.
When the menu operation is locked, the screen for
disabling the lock is displayed as you try to display a
locked menu.
Tips
•
You can also enter a password using the number
buttons on the front panel of the recorder.
Step
5 In [Confirm], enter the password same as you
entered in [Set].
Notice
•
•
Enter the same number in [Set] and [Confirm]. If you
enter a different number, the password already entered
is canceled and you are required to start from step 4
again.
It is not necessary to set passwords for all three levels
(Level 1 to 3). You may set passwords for desired
levels only.
Tips
•
When the MAIN switch on the rear panel is set to ON,
you can disable the password lock even though the
POWER button on the front panel of the recorder is off.
When the password lock is enabled with the power of
the recorder off, press the LOCK button for more than
2 seconds. The recorder enters the unlocking mode
and the LOCK indicator blinks. In addition, the following
buttons blink.
Level 1 ............... Camera number 1 button
Level 2 ............... Camera number 2 button
Levels 1 and 2 ... Camera number 1 button
Camera number 2 button (illuminate)
Level 3 ............... Does not blink
Enter the password and then press the LOCK button.
The buzzer sounds when the lock is disabled. (The
buzzer does not sound when unlocking isn’t done
successfully.) The lock having the smallest number is
disabled first. When you want to cancel the unlocking
procedure halfway, press the LOCK button again.
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2 Enter a password for the desired level by
pressing the number buttons.
•
Step
3 Select [Password].
The lock is disabled and the normal screen is
displayed.
Notice
•
Password
With the password locks for Levels 1 to 3 enabled,
when you disable the lock for Level 1 only, the lock for
Level 2 remains enabled. When the locks for Level 1
and Level 2 are disabled, the lock for Level 3 becomes
enabled.
•
When the password locks are enabled for Level 1 and
Level 2, you cannot disable only the lock for Level 2.
Disable the lock from Level 1.
•
Be sure to enter the passwords correctly. If you enter
an incorrect password, the password already entered
is canceled and you are required to enter the password
again.
•
When you want to cancel the unlocking procedure,
select [Return] on the screen. The screen for unlocking
automatically disappears when no buttons are pressed
for 1 minute.
•
Step
4 Select [Setting] of the level of which password
you want to change.
•
Step
The screen for setting a password for the selected
level is displayed.
5 Select [Clear].
•
Step
The <Password setting> screen is displayed.
The registered password is cleared.
6 Enter a new password according to steps 4 and
5 of "Registering a password."
Password for HDD protection
Step
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.
Password lock for HDD protection
Step
or
1 Select [Clear] of the desired area in the Main
page 116).
device of <Data clear> (
)
Or, select [Setting] of [Delete data from the list]
page 115).
of <Data protect> (
)
•
Step
•
Step
<Main menu> is displayed.
2 Select [Password].
<Unlock Password for HDD protection> is displayed.
2 Press the number buttons to enter the password
for HDD protection.
•
ENGLISH
Step
When you close the <Data clear> or <Data protect>
screen, the password lock for HDD protection
becomes enabled.
Password
•
Step
Tips
3 Select [Setting] next to [Password for HDD
protection].
•
•
If you forget the password, contact your dealer.
•
Each time you execute the data deletion, <Unlock
Password for HDD protection> is displayed and you are
required to input the password.

Changing a password
Password for restricting operations (Levels 1 to 3)
Step
1 Disable the password locks for Level 1 to Level
3.
Step
2 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.
The <Password setting> screen is displayed.
The screen for setting the password lock for HDD
protection is displayed.
Step
4 Select [Clear].
Step
5 Press the number buttons to enter the password.
•
Step
The registered password is cleared.
6 Enter a new password according to steps 4 and
5 of "Registering a password."
or
•
<Main menu> is displayed.
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Restricting the operations of the recorder (continued)

Changing the lock mode from the password
lock to simple lock
Step
1 Disable the password locks for restricting
operation (Level 1 to Level 3).
Step
2 Clear the registered passwords for Level 1 to
Level 3.

Changing the operation restriction level
You can change the operations restricted in each level
of the password lock for restricting operations (Level 1 to
Level 3).
Step
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.
or
•
Step
<Main menu> is displayed.
2 Select [Password].
Password
•
Step
The <Password setting> screen is displayed.
3 Select [Setting] next to [Setting the lock level].
Setting
•
Step
The screen for setting the operation restriction level
is displayed.
4 Select operations to be restricted using the
button in each level.
•
or
The default settings are as follows.
Operation
restriction level
Operations to be locked
Multiplexer /Sequence/E-zoom
Switching to the PTZ mode
Playback/Search/Bookmark menu display
Level 1
Warning reset/Self-check
REC/REC STOP/POWER button operation
Timer recording
Level 2
Recorder information menu display
Setup menu display
Level 3
Simple lock
Copy menu display
Recording setting/Timer program setting/Data protect menu display
HDD registration/Data clear menu display
Password change/Operation restriction level setting
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Notice
•
The operation control level of Level 3 cannot be set
higher than that of Level 2. The operation control level
of Level 2 cannot be set higher than that of Level 1.
•
The Level 3 is applied to the recorder operations listed
below "Recorder information menu display" in the table.
•
You can switch the audio even while the level 1 lock is
enabled.
Protecting recorded data
You can lock up to 500 designated areas to prevent
accidental deletion of important data. Only data in the Main
device can be protected.
Step
Checking the protected data
Step
ENGLISH
Protecting recorded data
1 Select [Setting] next to [List and search] on the
<Data protect> screen.
[Search]: You can display the image at the
beginning of the selected data.
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.
Disabling data protection
or
•
Step
Step
[Delete]: You can disable the data protection.
<Main menu> is displayed.
Notice
2 Select [Recording setting].
•
If the designated start point of the protected data is
behind the end point, the data are not protected.
•
You can protect up to 500 data in total of the HDD
(Normal), HDD (Alarm), and HDD (Emergency) areas.
Page 39)
(
•
When you delete recorded data containing protected
data from the Main device, the protected data are also
deleted.
•
When protected data overlap, they are protected as
follows:
Recording setting
•
Step
The <Recording setting> screen is displayed.
3 Select [Setting] next to [Protect recorded data].
Setting
•
The <Data protect> screen is displayed.
•
The data protect menu for the selected playback
device is displayed. For playback device selection,
page 66.
see
)
Step
1 Select [Setting] next to [Delete data from the list]
on the <Data protect> screen.
)
Example 1
First protection
Protection
Second
protection
4 Select [Setting] next to [Protect recorded data].
First protection
Registered
data area
Setting
•
Step
Step
(2 areas)
The screen for selecting data to be protected is
displayed.
5 Designate the start and end points of the data to
be protected.
•
Designate the start and end points by entering the
date and time or using bookmarks.
•
For registering bookmarks, see
) page 74.
6 Select [Protect].
Example 2
Data are protected in blocks of 64 MB. The start time
and end time of the protected data block(s) containing
the designated book mark are displayed as the start
point and end point. Therefore, the displayed start and
end points may be inconsistent with the start and end
times of the designated bookmark.
You cannot protect the block containing data currently
being recorded and the next block.
First protection
Protection
Second protection
Registered
data area
(3 areas)
Notice
•
Second protection
Example 3
Second protection
Protection
First protection
Registered
data area
(1 area)
(The second protection area is not registered.)
Others
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Deleting recorded data
Deleting recorded data
You can delete recorded data.
Step
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.
or
•
Step
<Main menu> is displayed.
2 Select [HDD registration].
HDD registration
•
Step
The <HDD registration> screen is displayed.
3 Select [Setting] next to [Data clear].
Setting
•
Step
The <Data clear> screen is displayed.
4 Select [Clear] next to the device that contains the
data you want to delete.
Notice
•
When you try to delete data from the Main device with
the password lock for HDD protection enabled, the
screen for disabling the password lock is displayed. In
this case, disable the password lock and then delete
the data.
•
Note that you cannot delete the data from the HDD
being in operation such as playback, recording, and
copying.
•
You can delete data from the Copy device during
recording to the Main device.
You cannot delete the data from the archive device or
copy device being used for playback or copy.
You cannot delete the data in the copy device during
archive. In addition, you cannot delete the data in the
archive device during copy.
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•
Note that it takes about 30 to 60 minutes to delete data
from a DVD disc in an external drive.
•
You cannot restore deleted data.
•
To initialize the external devices, use the data deletion
function of the recorder. If you initialize them using a
PC or other device, they may become unusable with
this recorder anymore.
Reducing the load on the HDD
ENGLISH
Stopping the rotation of HDD that is not in
use for recording
<HDD sleep mode>
You can automatically stop the rotation of the HDD that is
not in use during recording. Using the HDD sleep mode,
you can reduce the load on the HDD.
Step
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.
or
•
Step
<Main menu> is displayed.
2 Select [HDD registration].
HDD registration
•
Step
The <HDD registration> screen is displayed.
3 Select [Setting] next to [HDD sleep mode].
Setting
•
Step
The <HDD sleep mode> screen is displayed.
4 Select whether to enable or disable the HDD
sleep mode.
•
When you check the box, the HDD sleep mode is
enabled.
[Enable]: The rotation of HDD that is not in use for
recording is stopped.
[Disable]: The HDD keeps rotating without stopping.
Step
5 When you enabled the HDD sleep mode in step
4, set the HDD check time.
•
To prevent HDD from stopping for a long time when
the HDD sleep mode is enabled, the recorder
activates the HDD at the designated time once a
day.
•
You cannot execute the HDD check unless the
power of the recorder is on.
Notice
•
The sleep mode works on the built-in HDD of the
recorder. For external HDD, use the device supporting
the sleep mode function.
•
When the HDD already in the sleep mode is accessed
for playback, search, copy, communication, or other
operations, these operations may take long time to start
because they start after the sleeping HDD boots up.
•
[HDD is booting] is displayed when you start playback
of the data in the HDD.
Others
117
Displaying the device information
Checking the registered devices and
recorded data area
Notice
•
Before displaying the latest information, check that the
devices are correctly configured while the recorder is
Page 37)
stopped. (
)

Displaying the <Device information> screen
Step
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.

Displaying the Copy device information
Step
1 Display the <Device information> screen
according to steps 1 to 3 of "Displaying the
<Device information> screen" above.
Step
2 Select [Confirm] next to [Information of Copy
device].
or
•
<Main menu> is displayed.
Confirm
Step
2 Select [Information].
•
Information
•
Step
Step
The <Recorder information> screen is displayed.
3 Select [Next] to display the detailed information
of each device.
D:Next
3 Select [Confirm] next to [Device information] on
the <Recorder information> screen.
•
Information such as the device connection name,
manufacturer, device name, and operating time is
displayed.
•
This procedure cannot be carried out when there
is no HDD or external DVD/CD drive which is
registered as the Copy device.
Confirm
•
The <Device information> screen is displayed.

Displaying the Main device information
Step
Step
1 Display the <Device information> screen
according to steps 1 to 3 of "Displaying the
<Device information> screen" above.

Displaying the Archive device information
Step
1 Display the <Device information> screen
according to steps 1 to 3 of "Displaying the
<Device information> screen" above.
Step
2 Select [Confirm] next to [Information of Archive
device].
2 Select [Confirm] next to [Information of Main
device].
Confirm
•
Information such as the recording start and end
dates and times, size (%), and remaining capacity
of each area is displayed.
Confirm
•
Notice
•
Step
Only areas created by the partition setting (
39) are displayed.
) page
Step
D:Next
•
Information such as the device connection name,
manufacturer, device name and size (GB) of each
device is displayed.
•
This procedure cannot be carried out when there is
no HDD which is registered as the Archive device.
D:Next
Information such as the device connection name,
manufacturer, device name and size (GB) of each
HDD is displayed.
•
This procedure cannot be carried out when there is
no internal HDD in the recorder.
[Detail]: The recording start and end times of the
selected HDD are displayed.
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Information such as the recording start and
end times, size (GB), and remaining capacity is
displayed.
3 Select [Next] to display the detailed information.
3 Select [Next] to display the detailed information
of each HDD.
•
Information such as the recording start and end
times, size (MB/GB), and remaining capacity of each
device is displayed.
[Detail]: The recording start and end times of the
selected HDD are displayed.
Displaying the system log
ENGLISH
Displaying the system log
You can display the count, dates and times of occurrence of
system log events.
Step
1 Press the SET UP button on the front panel of
the recorder or left-click the mouse.
or
•
Step
<Main menu> is displayed.
2 Select [Information].
Information
•
Step
The <Recorder information> screen is displayed.
3 Select [Confirm] next to [Log list].
Confirm
•
The <Log list> screen is displayed.
•
Up to 10000 events are registered. Events
exceeding 10000 are registered, overwriting the
existing events from the oldest.
Tips
•
When an error or failure occurs while the log list is
being displayed, close the log list and display it again.
The error or failure is added to the list.
•
The log of recording start operation (such as [REC ON])
is not registered after recovery from a power failure.
•
Items displayed in the log list
<Error log> .............................. LOG…………
) Pages 129 to 131.
<Operation log>
Recording (recorder) ............... REC ON/REC OFF
Recording (rear terminal).......... REC EXT ON/REC
EXT OFF
Recording (communication) ..... REC COM ON/REC
COM OFF
Simple lock status..................... PS-E
Password lock status ................ PS-1, PS-2, PS-3
Lock disabled............................ PS-OFF, PS-4
Alarm recording prohibited ....... ALM OFF
Alarm recording allowed ........... ALM ON
Power failure............................. P-LOSS
Reset ........................................ SYS RST
Communication......................... Name of log-in user
Menu loading ............................ MENU LOAD
Menu change ............................ MENU CHANGED
Timer on.................................... TIMER ON
Timer off.................................... TIMER OFF
Warning reset ........................... WNG RESET
Self-check ................................. SELF-CHECK
Others
119
Function against power failure

Power failure compensation circuit
This recorder is equipped with a power failure
compensation circuit. When the recorder is fully charged
for 48 hours, the date and time settings, timer recording
settings, and menu settings are retained for about 1 month
without power supply.
The clock accuracy declines if the power plug is not
connected to the wall outlet for a long time of period.

Record of turning-off of the MAIN switch on
the rear panel
The date and time when a power failure occurs or the MAIN
switch on the rear panel is turned off during operation or
timer recording stand-by, are registered in the system log
page 119)
list (refer to "Displaying the system log" on
together with other events. This list displays up to 10000
events.
)
In this case, it is recommended to check the present time
setting.

Power failure recovery recording
When a power failure occurs during recording or archiving,
the recorder resumes operation after recovery from the
power failure. When a power failure occurs during timer
operation, the recorder resumes timer operation after
recovery from the power failure if it is within the timer
recording period. (The recorder may not be able to continue
recording after recovery from the power failure when an
error beyond recovery has occurred.)
Notice
•
When a power failure occurs during recording, the
recorded data may be broken or may become unable to
be played back anymore.
•
When a power failure occurs during recording, the
image and audio data stored in the recorder’s internal
memory cannot be transmitted to the HDD.
•
In case of a failure in the recorder, it may not be able
to continue recording after recovery from the power
failure.
Tips
120
•
When a power failure occurs during alarm or
emergency recording, the recorder resumes recording
after recovery from the power failure.
•
The log of recording start operation (such as [REC ON])
is not registered after recovery from a power failure.
•
In the data recorded by this function after recovery
from a power failure, playback images or audio may be
disturbed or the search function may not work properly.
•
Images recorded at the time of occurrence of a power
failure may be disturbed. When the pre-alarm recording
is enabled, the image recorded a specified pre-alarm
time before preceding the occurrence of a power failure
may also be disturbed.

RESET button
When you press the RESET button on the rear panel using
a ballpoint pen, etc., the microcomputer in this recorder is
reset and the power turns off.
Tips
•
In this case, the menu settings, present time, and
image data are retained.
Operation examples
• HDD operation setting Æ Mirroring
00 : 00
• Type of recording Æ Timer recording
06 : 00
12 : 00
18 : 00
ENGLISH
Operation example 1
24 : 00
Mon
All cameras, Motion detection recording
Tue
(3 FPS/Picture quality: L6/Duration: 5 minutes)
Wed
All cameras, Normal recording
Thu
(1.5 FPS/Picture quality: L6)
Fri
Cameras 1 to 2, Normal recording
Sat
(1.5 FPS/Picture quality: L6)
Sun
Cameras 3 to 4 , Alarm recording
(1.5 FPS/Picture quality: L6)
Step
1 HDD operation setting
•
Step
Register the 2 internal HDDs as Main device referring to "Registering the internal HDD" on
[Activate the mirroring mode].
2 Recording setting
Configure the following settings referring to "Manual setting" on
•
The step numbers shown in the table correspond to those shown on the reference pages.
Operation
( Step 4)
Motion detection recording
( Step 6)
Recording A
REC in alarm recording mode by MD
Recording B
REC in normal recording mode by MD
REC in normal recording mode by MD
Alarm input/
output,
Normal recording Alarm recording
Input
Active
( Step 11)
FPS
Quality
FPS
Quality
Picture quality and FPS ( Step 9)
Post-alarm
time
( Step 8)
Camera
5 minutes
All cameras
On
---
L5
3 FPS
L6
All cameras
On
1.5 FPS
L6
---
L5
1 to 2
On
1.5 FPS
L6
---
L5
3 to 4
On
---
L5
1.5 FPS
L6
5 minutes
MD-A
EXT
3 Motion detection setting
•
Step
) pages 51 to 55.
•
Recording C
Step
) page 35 and select
Set the motion detection conditions of MD-A referring to the "Motion detection setting" on
) pages 58 and 59.
4 Timer recording setting
) pages 62 to 65 and then press the
•
Configure the following settings referring to the "Timer program setting" on
TIMER button on the front panel of the recorder.
•
The step numbers shown in the table correspond to those shown on the reference pages.
Day
( Step 4)
Start/End time
( Step 5)
Mode
( Step 6)
MD
( Step 7)
SPL 1
( Step 8)
Program 1
SPL1
00:00-00:00
REC A
ON
Mon - Fri
Program 2
SPL1
08:00-20:00
REC B
OFF
Program 3
Sat
00:00-00:00
REC A
ON
Program 4
Sat
08:00-16:00
REC C
OFF
Program 5
Sun
00:00-00:00
REC A
ON
Operation examples
121
Operation examples (continued)
Operation example 2
• HDD operation setting Æ No mirroring
Normal recording (3 FPS/Picture quality: L7)
• Type of recording Æ Manual recording
Normal recording (3 FPS/Picture quality: L7)
Press the REC/STOP button to
start or stop recording.
Step
1 Recording setting
) pages 51 to 55.
•
Configure the following settings referring to "Manual setting" on
•
The step numbers shown in the table correspond to those shown on the reference pages.
Picture quality and FPS ( Step 9)
Operation
( Step 4)
Recording A
Step
Active
All cameras
On
Normal recording Alarm recording
FPS
Quality
FPS
Quality
3 FPS
L7
---
L5
2 Press the REC/STOP button on the front panel of the recorder.
•
122
Camera
For details of manual recording, see "Manual recording" on
) page 61.
• HDD operation setting Æ No mirroring
ENGLISH
Operation example 3
Normal recording (1.5 FPS/Picture quality: L5)
• Type of recording Æ Manual recording
Error occurs
Normal recording
(1.5 FPS/Picture quality: L5)
Press the REC/STOP button to
start or stop recording.
Alarm recording
(3 FPS/Picture quality: L7/Duration: 5 seconds)
Pre-alarm recording
Alarm recording (3 FPS/
(Duration: 5 seconds)
Picture quality: L7/
Duration: 5 seconds)
Pre-alarm recording
(Duration: 5 seconds)
Step
1 Recording setting
Configure the following settings referring to "Manual setting" on
•
The step numbers shown in the table correspond to those shown on the reference pages.
Operation
( Step 4)
Recording A
Step
) pages 51 to 55.
•
Pre-alarm
time
( Step 7)
Post-alarm
time
( Step 8)
5 seconds
5 seconds
Picture quality and FPS ( Step 9)
Camera
Active
1 to 2
3 to 4
Normal recording Alarm recording
FPS
Quality
FPS
Quality
On
1.5 FPS
On
---
L5
---
L5
L5
3 FPS
L7
Alarm input/
output,
Input
( Step 11)
EXT
2 Press the REC/STOP button on the front panel of the recorder.
•
For details of manual recording, see "Manual recording" on
) page 61.
Operation examples
123
Troubleshooting
Checking the status of the recorder
Step
•
<Self-check>
This recorder uses many electronic parts and HDDs and
malfunction may occur in them. By checking the status of
the recorder (faulty or normal) using the self-check function,
you can find a malfunction, if any, at an early stage and
prevent the recorder from remaining faulty.
Display the self-check menu.
3 Play back the recorded images.
Step
4 Check the recorded images.
•
Select [Yes] when the recent images are played,
and select [No] when not. When you select [No], the
HELP menu is displayed.
•
To play back data stored in other device, select
[Return] to display the previous screen, select the
desired device in [Play device], and then select
[Execute].
Step 1
Check the live image display.
Step 2
Play back the recorded images.
Step 3
Check the recorded images.
Step 4
Detect HDDs.
Step 5
Notice
•
When resent images are not recorded or recording has
not been made frequently, an image recorded in the
past may be played back.
Step
5 Detect the connected HDDs.
•
Check the HDD detection list.
Step 6
Step
Step
Step 7
1 Press and hold down the HELP button on the
front panel of the recorder for 5 seconds or
longer.
•
<DX-TL308E> The <Self-check> menu is displayed
and a 9-split screen is displayed.
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> The <Self-check>
menu is displayed and a 4-split screen is displayed.
•
Step
When the power of the recorder is off, playback
operations or the HELP button is locked (
pages
111 to 114), or a menu is being displayed, you
cannot execute the self-check.
)
2 Check the live image display.
•
Check that the live images from all cameras are
displayed.
•
Select [Yes] when they are displayed, and select
[No] when not. When you select [No], the HELP
menu is displayed.
Tips
•
124
To cancel the self-check halfway, press the HELP
button on the front panel of the recorder.
Step
When you select [Yes], information on the connected
HDDs is displayed.
6 Check the HDD detection status.
•
Finish
When you select [Execute], the latest image of the
selected playback device is displayed. To change
the playback device, select the desired device in
[Play device].
Select [Yes] when [OK] is displayed for all the
connected HDDs, and select [No] when not. When
you select [No], the HELP menu is displayed.
7 Select [Finish] to exit the self-check.
•
The recorder returns to the status before the selfcheck was executed.
Recording
Installation
Symptom
Where to check
Page
The recorder does not
turn on.
z Is the power cord properly plugged in?
z Check that the LOCK indicator is not illuminating.
z Check that the TIMER indicator is not illuminating.
z Check that the MAIN switch on the rear panel is not OFF.
Power is on, but the
recorder does not work.
17,111 - 114
z Check that the LOCK indicator is not illuminating.
16
z Check that the POWER indicator is not blinking.
The recorder does not work while the POWER indicator is blinking.
21, 120
z The protection functions may be working. Reset the recorder by
pressing the RESET button on the rear panel using a pointed object
such as a ballpoint pen and then turn on the power again.
No images are displayed
on the monitor.
z Are the monitor and cameras connected correctly?
z Is the recorder receiving input signals from the selected cameras?
Check this by displaying a 9-split screen (DX-TL308E)/4-split
screen (DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX).
Images displayed on the
monitor are obscure.
z Are the cords and cables connected correctly?
z Is the camera focus adjusted correctly?
Recording does not start.
z Check that the LOCK indicator is not illuminating.
z Is repeat recording enabled?
Recording does not stop.
17,111 - 114
z Check that the LOCK indicator is not illuminating.
19
z During normal recording, alarm recording, or emergency recording,
press and hold down the REC/STOP button for 2 seconds or longer.
When alarm recording by motion detection is being performed
repeatedly, set [Alarm input] to [Off] and then stop recording.
19
z Check that timer recording is not in progress.
To cancel timer recording, press and hold down the TIMER button
for 2 seconds or longer.
Repeat recording does
not start.
z Is repeat recording enabled?
Timer recording does not
start.
z Are the date and time set accurately?
z Are the recording start and end times and the FPS rate set
correctly?
z Is repeat recording enabled?
Alarm recording does not
start.
ENGLISH
If the problem with the recorder persist even after you check it according to the following chart, disconnect the power cord
and contact your dealer.
17,111 - 114
17
20
24
40
17,111 - 114
38
38
99
62 - 65
38
z Check that FPS for alarm recording is not set to [---].
z Is there recording capacity remaining?
z Check that the recorder is not in the timer recording standby mode.
(Check that the TIMER indicator is not illuminating.)
z Are the external sensors and other devices connected correctly?
52
17
24, 25
Troubleshooting
125
Troubleshooting (continued)
Copy/Archive
Playback
Symptom
z Check that the LOCK indicator is not illuminating.
z Are there data in the selected device?
z Is the correct playback device selected?
Playback is interrupted
momentarily.
z Is the heavy load imposed on the recorder?
z The HDD may have a minor error.
-
Cannot operate the copy
or archive device.
z Are the media inserted correctly?
z Are the cables connected correctly?
Check that the pins are not broken or bent.
z Check that the recorder is not in the middle of the media recognition
process.
z Is the correct playback device selected?
z Is the overwrite-protection of the media disabled?
z Is the power of the external recording device on?
z Is the registered copy/archive device displayed on the <HDD
registration> screen?
-
17,111 - 114
116
66
66
34 - 37
Copy or archive does not
start.
z Are the selected cameras displayed on the screen for setting the
copy/archive conditions?
Only the cameras selected for copy (or archive) are used. When
no cameras are selected, the recorder does not start copying (or
archiving).
Cannot copy data to a
DVD or CD.
z Is a proper DVD/CD drive and disc that are usable with the recorder
used?
Depending on the type of the disc to be used, due to lack of
compatibility with the drive, the recorder may fail to copy data to it.
-
z Is the <Communication setting> menu set correctly?
z Is the personal computer connected to the recorder correctly?
z Are the cables connected correctly?
z Are proper cables being used?
z Check that the IP address of the recorder and that of the personal
computer are different.
z Is the recorder able to receive a ping command from the personal
computer?
z Disconnect the LAN cable and leave the recorder alone for 30
minutes. Then, connect the LAN cable and perform the connection
test.
z Turn off the MAIN switch on the rear panel and turn it on again.
z Do not use broken hubs or routers or damaged network cables.
Otherwise, the system may not operate correctly.
108, 109
24
81
108
z Check that the recording rate is not set high.
This recorder uses the same compression codec for recording and
communication. Depending on the recording settings, the image
transfer rate for communication may become low, resulting in a
low image refresh rate. In addition, images may not be attached to
e-mail anymore. (Image attachment function is available only for
DX-TL308E.)
52, 91
Cannot access the
recorder from the
personal computer.
Communication
Page
Playback does not start.
[Calculation failed]
appears after the test is
executed.
126
Where to check
Image refresh rate is low.
75 - 78
-
20
-
Others
Where to check
Page
Date and time search
does not start.
z Are the current date and time set accurately?
99
Cannot control the
cameras via the recorder.
z Are the cameras to be controlled connected correctly?
z Are the PTZ camera settings configured correctly?
24
110
The motion detection
function does not work.
z Check that the alarm recording trigger for the camera controlled by
the motion detection is not set to [EXT].
z Check that the FPS rate for the alarm recording of the camera
controlled by the motion detection is not set to [---].
z Check that the value of [MD threshold] is not larger than that of
[Mask set] on the <Motion detection setting> screen.
z Are the detection areas set correctly?
z Check that [Alarm input] is not set to [Off].
54
A blue screen is
displayed in the split
screen display mode.
z The screen for the cameras not outputting image signals are
displayed in blue even when those cameras are selected for
recording.
The buttons do not work.
z Check that the POWER indicator is not blinking.
The recorder does not work while the POWER indicator is blinking.
z Check that the LOCK indicator is not illuminating.
ENGLISH
Search
Symptom
52
58, 59
58, 59
61
-
Cannot switch the
cameras by the camera
number buttons.
z Check that the LOCK indicator is not illuminating.
z Check that no menu screen is being displayed.
You cannot switch cameras when a menu screen is being
displayed.
Cannot configure menu
settings.
z Check that Output B is not selected.
When Output B is selected, the mouse cursor is displayed but no
menus are displayed and you cannot configure the menu settings.
You can configure the menu settings only when Output A is
selected.
The warning display
saying "Camera image
is lost or distorted" is
issued for the cameras
that are not in use for
recording.
z Are there unnecessary cameras set for normal, alarm, or
emergency recording?
Exclude unnecessary cameras from the recording setting.
16
17,111 - 114
17,111 - 114
-
41
52, 56
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127
Error indications
When an error occurs in the recorder, it indicates the error by 2 methods as described below.
• Information..................When an error occurs, "Please push the [HELP] button" is displayed on the screen. When you press
the HELP button, the information screen is displayed.
To clear the information screen, press the HELP/WARNING RESET button on the front panel of the
recorder or the [X] button on the information screen.
• Warning ......................When an error occurs, "Please push the [HELP] button" is displayed on the screen. When you press
the HELP button, the details of the error are displayed.
The recorder outputs a call-out signal or sounds a buzzer depending on the warning event. (
Pages 99 and 100)
)
To clear the indication, press the HELP/WARNING RESET button on the front panel of the recorder
or the [X] button on the warning indication. When you clear the warning indication, the buzzer and
the call-out signal output stop.
Error occurs.
When the menu is not displayed
When the menu is displayed
“Please push the [HELP] button” is displayed.
ALERT indicator on the front panel of the recorder blinks.
Close the menus.
HELP button on the front panel
HELP button on the front panel
Warning/Information is displayed.
HELP button on the front panel
or X button on the screen
Warning/Information is cleared.
Warning indication and call-out signal output
Tips
•
The recorder retains and displays the latest 16 information/warning events. The older events are cleared and the call-out
signal output is canceled.
•
When an operation error involving reboot of the recorder such as LOG14…… occurs while the call-out output is enabled,
a call-out signal is output from the CALL OUT terminal. After that, the recorder prepares for reboot and the call-out signal
output ceases. However, the call-out signal is output again after the recorder reboots (LOG5100). In this case, the callout signal output stops when you clear the warning indication.
Call-out signal output
No call-out signal output
Recording operation error
(LOG14……) occurs.
128
Prepare for
reboot.
Execute reboot.
LOG5100
Warning
cleared.
*3 : The value depends on the setting.
*4 : Code for recording
13……, 14……: Recording
23……, 24……: Playback
33……, 34……: Copy
73……, 74……: Archive
(The following numbers are displayed in …….)
00 : A (Internal)
01 : B (Internal)
11 to 18 : Serial bus (Main) SBM01 to 08
31 : Serial bus (Copy) SBC01
47 : DVD/CD (in an external drive)
48 : USB memory
51 to 58 : Serial bus (Archive) SBB01 to 08
* About LOG14……, 74……
This code is displayed when an error occurs during recording. The recorder stops
recording until all the registered HDDs are used up.)
*7 : (The following numbers are displayed in …….)
02 : CH 2
06 : CH 6*
*8 :
its system and then resumes recording. (HDD that is not recognized correctly
is automatically excluded from the recording device. The recorder continues
*5 : Code for copy
*6 : Code for archive
01 : CH 1
05 : CH 5*
ENGLISH
*1 : Call-out signal output
Selectable : You can select to enable or disable the call-out signal output
using the menu screen.
Common : Call-out signal is output from the CALL OUT terminal regardless
of the menu setting.
None :
No call-out signal is output, but warning is displayed on the
screen.
*2 : Warning level
Normal :
Check the cause of the warning by pressing the HELP button ¿rst.
By clearing the warning, you can keep using the recorder.
Minor :
Check the cause of the warning by pressing the HELP button ¿rst.
By clearing the warning, you can keep using the recorder. If the
same warning appears frequently, contact your dealer.
Major :
Contact your dealer.
03 : CH 3
07 : CH 7*
04 : CH 4
08 : CH 8*
*: Available for DX-TL308E only.
* About LOG24……, 34……
These codes are displayed when an error occurs during copy or playback.
Because the recorder stops its system, playback or copy stops. After that, perform
playback or copy again.
<Information>
Display
Copy data size error
Code
Call-out
signal
output*1
LOG3701*5
None
· The designated copy
range exceeds the
remaining capacity of the
destination device.
· Press the WARNING RESET button
on the front panel or click the [X]
button on the information screen to
clear the warning.
· Designate the copy range again.
Normal
75-78
LOG3702*5
None
· A medium of incompatible
format is used.
· The recording medium is
write-protected.
· Press the WARNING RESET button
on the front panel or click the [X]
button on the information screen to
clear the warning.
· Check that the copy device is
registered correctly.
· Check that the external device is
connected correctly.
· Check that the external device is
turned on.
· Check that the write-protection of
the medium is enabled. If enabled,
disable the protection.
· After turning off the power of the
external device and the recorder,
reboot the external recording device
and the recorder in order.
· After turning off the power of the
external device and the recorder,
check the cables.
· Replace the disc.
Normal
75-78
LOG7701*6
None
· Data as designated by the
archive conditions do not
exist.
· Recording and archive are
started at the same time
with no data recorded in
the HDD.
· Press the WARNING RESET button
on the front panel or click the [X]
button on the information screen to
clear the warning.
· Check the data to be archived.
Normal
75-78
LOG3703*5
None
· No medium is inserted.
· A medium that failed copy
before is inserted.
· Press the WARNING RESET button
on the front panel or click the [X]
button on the information screen to
clear the warning.
· Replace the disc.
· Insert a disc.
Normal
75-78
LOG3704*5
None
· The free space on the disc
runs out.
· Press the WARNING RESET button
on the front panel or click the [X]
button on the information screen to
clear the warning.
· Replace the disc.
Normal
75-78
Check the copied data range or
available disk space of the copy media.
The media may contain data of wrong
format.
Copy media error
Cannot copy the data.
Check the copy device and copy media.
Archive data size error
No archive data were found.
Check the archive source data.
No media or media of wrong type.
Use proper media and connect it
correctly.
Media is full of recorded data.
Insert a new disk into the drive.
Cause
Warning
Page
level*2
Remedy
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129
Error indications (continued)
<Information> (continued)
Call-out
Display
Code
signal
Copy stopped because the copy source
data were overwritten.
LOG3500*5
output*1
None
Archive stopped because the copy source
data were overwritten.
LOG7500*6
Copy source data are about to be
overwritten.
Stop recording if you want to continue
copying.
LOG3600*5
Archive source data are about to be
overwritten.
Stop recording if you want to continue
archive.
LOG7600*6
Copy HDD error
LOG3707*5
Cause
Remedy
Warning
Page
level*2
· The data being
copied or archived are
overwritten.
· To continue copying/archiving, stop
recording.
· Press the WARNING RESET button
on the front panel or click the [X]
button on the information screen to
clear the warning.
Normal
75-78
None
· The data being copied
or archived are about to
be overwritten.
· To continue copying/archiving, stop
recording.
· To continue recording, stop copying/
archiving.
· Press the WARNING RESET button
on the front panel or click the [X]
button on the information screen to
clear the warning.
Normal
75-78
None
· The copy/archive
destination HDD is not
found.
· There is no free space
left in the copy/archive
destination HDD.
· Press the WARNING RESET button
on the front panel or click the [X]
button on the information screen to
clear the warning.
Normal
75-78
LOG3708
None
· The DVD/CD drive is
not connected yet or a
drive of wrong type is
connected.
· Press the WARNING RESET button
on the front panel or click the [X]
button on the information screen to
clear the warning.
Normal
-
No USB memory was found.
No USB memory or unusable memory is
inserted. Use proper USB memory and
connect it correctly.
LOG3705
None
· No USB memory is
inserted for copying or a
USB memory of wrong
type is inserted.
· Press the WARNING RESET button
on the front panel or click the [X]
button on the information screen to
clear the warning.
Normal
-
Menu data cannot be read out.
LOG3706
None
· The menu data cannot
be read out.
· Press the WARNING RESET button
on the front panel or click the [X]
button on the information screen to
clear the warning.
Normal
107
Cannot copy the data.
Check the copy destination HDD.
Archive HDD error
LOG7707*6
Cannot archive the data.
Check the archive destination HDD.
DVD/CD drive was not found.
Not connected or unusable.
Connect a proper DVD/CD drive.
<Warning>
Display
130
Code
Call-out
signal
output*1
Selectable
Warning
Page
level*2
Cause
Remedy
· The remaining capacity
of the HDD reaches the
value set by [Call-out].
· Press the WARNING RESET button
on the front panel or click the [X]
button on the warning indication to
clear the warning.
Normal
99
Selectable
· The free space in the
HDD runs out with
[Call-out] set to 0%.
(It is not output when
the repeat recording is
enabled.)
· Press the WARNING RESET button
on the front panel or click the [X]
button on the warning indication to
clear the warning.
· When the warning is cleared, the
recorder overwrites data from the
oldest.
Normal
38,99
· The free space in the
copy or archive device
runs out.
· Press the WARNING RESET button
on the front panel or click the [X]
button on the warning indication to
clear the warning.
· Replace the medium with a new
one.
Normal
99
· A temporary failure or
malfunction occurs in
the HDD.
· Check whether the HDD has no
malfunction.
Remaining capacity of HDD (Normal) is
running short.
Remain **%*3
LOG1200
Remaining capacity of HDD (Alarm) is
running short.
Remain **%*3
LOG1201
Remaining capacity of HDD (EMR) is
running short.
Remain **%*3
LOG1202
Remaining capacity of HDD (Archive) is
running short.
Remain **%*3
LOG7200
Remaining capacity of HDD (Normal) is
0%.
LOG1100*4
Remaining capacity of HDD (Alarm) is 0%.
LOG1101*4
Remaining capacity of HDD (EMR) is 0%.
LOG1102
Remaining capacity of HDD (Copy) is 0%.
LOG3100
None
Remaining capacity of HDD (Archive) is
0%.
LOG7100
Selectable
Recorder skipped the defect area and
resumed recording.
LOG56……*8
Selectable
Recorder resumed recording to the next
HDD.
LOG57……*8
Minor
-
Call-out
Display
Code
signal
LOG54……*7
Selectable
Cause
Warning
Page
level*2
Remedy
output*1
Camera image is lost or distorted.
Check the connections of cameras and
cables.
· The video signal from
the specified camera
(specified for normal,
alarm, or emergency
recording) is lost for 2
seconds or longer. (This
warning is not displayed
in the case of recording
not lasting for at least 2
seconds.)
· Press the WARNING RESET
button on the front panel or click
the [X] button on the warning
indication to clear the warning.
· Check whether the recorder and
camera are connected correctly
and turned on.
· Check whether the video signal is
being output from the camera.
· Check whether the cameras not
outputting video signals are not
selected for recording.
Minor
· An error occurs during
writing/reading the HDD.
· The HDD is exposed to
vibrations and shocks.
· When no abnormality is found,
you can keep using the recorder.
· When errors occur repeatedly,
check the HDD, media, and
cables and reboot the recorder.
Minor
-
Selectable
· The HDD cannot be
recognized.
· Check whether the HDD has no
malfunction.
· Turn off the power of the recorder
and then turn it back on.
· Check the connection.
Minor
-
……*7
(None)
LOG13……*8
None
LOG33……*8
LOG73……*8
LOG23……*8
ENGLISH
<Warning> (continued)
-
24
40
51-55
LOG38……*8
LOG78……*8
HDD error was found.
Check the following HDD.
HDD: ****
LOG61……*8
HDD error was found. (Mirroring)
Check the following HDD.
HDD: ****
LOG64……*8
Available Main HDDs were not found.
LOG6200
Selectable
· No internal HDDs can
be recognized.
· The external device
cannot be recognized.
· Contact your dealer.
Major
-
Recording stopped temporarily because an
error occurred in the following HDD.
HDD: ****
LOG14……*8
Selectable
· An error occurs during
recording/archive.
· Check whether the HDD has no
malfunction.
Minor
-
Archive stopped temporarily because an
error occurred in the following HDD.
HDD: ****
LOG74……*8
Playback stopped because an error
occurred in the following HDD.
HDD: ****
LOG24……*8
Selectable
· An error occurs during
playback/copy.
Copy stopped temporarily because an error
occurred in the following device.
Device: ****
LOG34……*8
· Start the operation again.
· Turn off the power of the recorder
and then turn it back on using the
POWER button on the front panel.
· Turn off the power of the recorder
and then turn it back on using the
MAIN switch on the rear panel.
· Press the WARNING RESET
button on the front panel or click
the [X] button on the warning
indication to clear the warning.
Data that may have been altered or
recorded by other recorder were found.
LOG55……*7
None
· Altered data are played
back.
· Data recorded by other
than this recorder are
played back.
· The medium or device is
damaged.
· Press the WARNING RESET
button on the front panel or click
the [X] button on the warning
indication to clear the warning.
Minor
106
Rebooted by the system recovery function.
Check the recorder condition.
LOG5100
Selectable
· The recorder is
rebooted.
· Press the WARNING RESET
button on the front panel or click
the [X] button on the warning
indication to clear the warning.
Minor
-
Internal temperature is high. Check the
ventilation of the recorder.
LOG5200
Selectable
· The recorder is used
in a high temperature
environment.
· Turn off the power and install the
recorder in an environment of 5 to
40°C.
Minor
-
Internal temperature is high. Stop the
recorder immediately.
LOG5201
Selectable
· The recorder is used
in a high temperature
environment.
· Contact your dealer.
Major
-
The fan stopped. Check the fan condition.
LOG5300
Selectable
· The fan stops.
· If the fan stops, turn off the
power and contact your dealer
immediately.
Major
-
(None)
LOG5101
LOG5121
LOG5122
None
· The recorder is rebooted
for watchdog operation
or self-recovery.
-
Minor
-
(None)
LOG9900
None
· The HDD management
information is damaged.
-
Minor
-
……*7
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131
Glossary
MPEG4
Emergency recording
A standard established by Moving Picture Experts Group
that specifies the technologies to encode (or to digitally
convert) video and audio data.
A function to start recording triggered by external switches
connected to the recorder in the event of an emergency.
Images are recorded at the highest picture quality and
the designated recoding rate. (The recording rate varies
depending on the number of recording cameras.)
Picture consists of intra-coded picture and predictive-coded
picture as follows.
Bookmark search
Example
I
P
P
P
I
P
GOP
P
P
I
GOP
P
P
P
GOP
(Group of picture)
I: Intra-coded picture, P: Predictive-coded picture
Copy/Archive
Copy means to write a portion of recorded data stored in
the recorder's HDD in other media. Archive means to copy
the entire recorded data stored in the HDD to another HDD.
Mirroring
Mirroring is to save the exact same data in 2 HDDs during
recording. Even if one HDD fails, the data are still retained.
PTZ
PTZ means panning, tilting, and zooming. PTZ cameras are
turned by external control.
Timer recording
A function to record images according to the timer
programs. For each program, you can designate the
number of cameras to be used as well as the picture quality
and recording rate for each camera and enable or disable
the motion detection.
Motion detection search
A function to overwrite data from the oldest when the
available space of HDD runs out during recording.
A function to detect motion within the recorded image
according to the pre-designated conditions. It is necessary
to designate the detection areas and other settings before
using this function.
Partition
DVD (Digital Versatile Disk)
Partition means to divide the data storage area in the HDD
into several sections.
Disc-shaped optical recording media used for recording and
playback of video at high picture and audio quality and for
recording data. It looks like a CD.
Repeat recording
Multiplexer
A function to display video signals supplied from the
connected cameras as one video output.
Main device
Preliminary recording
A function to start recording up to 30 minutes prior to the
start of alarm recording or emergency recording.
Main device is a HDD used for normal recording.
CALL OUT
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
Terminals for outputting signals to inform of occurrence of a
failure or abnormality in the system.
A protocol for transferring files on the network.
SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol)
MODE OUT
A protocol for synchronizing the clocks of the personal
computers on the same network using the TCP/IP network.
Terminals for outputting signals to inform of the recorder's
operation mode. You can check the status of these
terminals via network.
FPS (Frame Per Second)
Triplex playback
An index representing the smoothness of video images. It
indicates the number of images displayed per second.
A function to display live video supplied from the cameras
and playback video at the same time while live video is
being displayed in the split screen mode on the monitor.
GOP (Group of Pictures)
A minimum structure comprising a video image pursuant to
the MPEG standard.
Serial bus
Used to connect a mouse, USB memory device, external
hard disk drive, and external DVD/CD drive having a USB
interface. Some commercial USB devices don't have
compatibility with this recorder.
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A function to search images using pre-registered
bookmarks.
Specifications
ENGLISH
Rated Power Supply .................100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Rated Input ...............................0.7- 0.33 A (100-240 V)
Colour System ..........................PAL-type colour system
Operating Temperature.............41 °F-104 °F (5 °C to 40 °C)
Relative Humidity......................Max. 80 (%)
Altitude .....................................Max. 2000 (m)
Dimensions ...............................300 (Width) x 340 (Depth) x 91 (Height) (mm)
Weight .....................................<DX-TL308E> 6.3 kg (when 1 HDD is attached)
6.9 kg (when 2 HDDs are attached)
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> 6.2 kg (when 1 HDD is attached)
6.8 kg (when 2 HDDs are attached)
Recording System ....................Digital recording system
Sampling ............................13.5 MHz
Data Compression .............MPEG4
Compression Unit ...............Frame, Field
Recording Resolution ...............704 x 576, 704 x 288, 352 X 288
Recording Device .....................Hard disk drive (HDD)
Audio Recording System ..........AD-PCM system
Video Input ...............................<DX-TL308E> 8 Input BNC-Connectors: 1.0 V(p-p), 75 ohms.
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> 4 Input BNC-Connectors: 1.0 V(p-p), 75 ohms.
Monitor Output ..........................2 Output BNC-Connectors: 1.0 V(p-p), 75 ohms.
RCA-jack:
1.0 V(p-p), 75 ohms.
XGA (DX-TL308E/DX-TL304EX only)
Throughout Output ..................<DX-TL308E> 8 Output BNC-Connectors: 1.0 V(p-p), 75 ohms.
<DX-TL304E/DX-TL304EX> 4 Output BNC-Connectors: 1.0 V(p-p), 75 ohms.
Audio Input ...............................RCA-Jack:
Audio Output.............................RCA-Jack:
Clock
308 mV(rms), 50 k ohms.
308 mV(rms), 1 k ohms.
.....................................±20 seconds/month (when power is supplied, 25 °C)
Timer Program ..........................16 programs-Daily start and stop time for one week x 1 set
Memory Backup........................Lasts for more than 1 month (when fully charged)
Connectors
External storage terminal ...Serial bus (1-3) (For connecting the recommended optional items only)
Control terminals
Emergency Input ..........Active:
When terminals are short-circuited or “Low” Level voltage is applied.
Non active:
Open.
EVENT (1-3) ................Active:
When terminals are short-circuited or “Low” Level voltage is applied.
Non active:
Open.
Mode out (1-2) .............Active:
“Low” Level Max. Drive current 7 mA DC.
Non active:
Open.
Max. Voltage 24 V DC.
Call out +/– ...................Active:
Short
Max. Drive current 7 mA DC.
(Photo coupler output) Non active:
Open.
Max. Voltage 24 V DC.
Ground terminal
DC 12 V Output............Max. 350 mA DC (when Main switch and power button is turned on)
Alarm Input .........................Active:
When terminals are short-circuited or “Low” Level voltage is applied.
Non active:
Open.
PTZ terminal .......................RS-232C terminal
RS-422 terminal
Serial port ...........................RS-232C D-SUB 9 pin
Communication
LAN ..............................Connector form: RJ-45
Physical interface: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW recording format ...........Original format
Accessories ..............................AC power cord (For U.K/for the Continent)
CD
Cable clamping band
Stand for vertical installation
Installer’s manual (this manual)
User’s manual
Recording time table
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
This unit complies with the European EMC test standard EN50130-4.
Glossary/Speci¿cations
133
Caution in installing multiple recorders in an EIA rack
Follow the steps below to install the recorder in an EIA rack (occupying 2U space) using the rack mount adaptor (DX-RM3).
1
Remove the feet from the bottom of the recorder. (4 feet)
2
Fit the rack mount adaptor using the screws on both sides of the recorder. (2 screws on each side)
3
Secure the recorder to the EIA rack using screws.
Prepare appropriate screws for your rack.
Rack mount adaptor (DX-RM3)
Screws on the recorder (2 screws on each side)
Feet on the bottom of the recorder (4 feet)
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A