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Below you will find brief information for DVR DVRN. The DVRN is an integrated digital video recorder that combines the features of a time-lapse audio/video recorder, a multiplexer, and a video server to create a single security solution. Its outstanding quadplex operation enables users to view live video, search and playback any recorded video by date/time or event, and remotely monitor the unit via internet on PC, MEANWHILE the recording of the DVR unit is ongoing simultaneously.
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Caution and Preventive Tips
Handle with care, do not drop the unit
Mount the unit in an equipment rack or place it on a solid, stable surface
Indoor use only. Do not place the unit in a humid, dusty, oily, or smoky site
Do not place it in an area with poor ventilation or in an area close to fire or other sources of heat. Doing so may damage the unit as well as cause fire or an electric shock
When cleaning is necessary, shut down the system and unplug the unit from the outlet before uncovering the top cover. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning
Always shut down the system prior connecting or disconnecting accessories, with the exception of USB devices
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Voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be strong enough to cause a risk of electric shock.
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Important Information
Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual.
Retain this manual with the original bill of sale for future reference and, if necessary, warranty service. When unpacking your unit, check for missing or damaged items. If any item is missing, or if damage is evident, DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT. Contact your dealer for assistance.
Rack Mounting
Consult with the supplier or manufacturer of your equipment rack for the proper hardware and procedure of mounting this product in a safe fashion. Avoid uneven loading or mechanical instability when rack-mounting units. Make sure that units are installed to get enough airflow for safe operation. The maximum temperature for rack-mounted units is 40 °C. Check product label for power supply requirements to assure that no overloading of supply circuits or over current protection occurs. Mains grounding must be reliable and uncompromised by any connections.
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Table of Content
1. Overview ....................................................................................................................... 6
2. System Setup ................................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Position the DVR ................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Connect Devices to the DVR ............................................................................... 7
2.3 Rear Panel Connections ...................................................................................... 8
3. General System Setup ............................................................................................... 10
3.1
Front Panel Introduction .................................................................................... 10
3.1.1 LED Definition ...................................................................................... 10
3.1.2 Function Keys....................................................................................... 11
3.2 Enter OSD Setup Menu ..................................................................................... 13
3.2.1 User Management ................................................................................ 13
3.3 Power Up / Shutdown the DVR .......................................................................... 14
3.3.1 HDD Auto Scan .................................................................................... 16
3.4 System Date / Time Setting ............................................................................... 17
3.4.1 Set Date / Time..................................................................................... 17
3.4.2 Daylight Saving Time ............................................................................ 18
3.4.3
Network Time Protocol Setup ............................................................... 19
3.5 Record Schedule / Quality Setting ..................................................................... 20
3.5.1
Record Mode Setup ............................................................................. 20
3.5.2
Schedule Setup .................................................................................... 21
3.5.3 Preset Record Configuration ................................................................ 21
3.5.4 Per Camera Configuration .................................................................... 22
3.5.5
ezRecord Setup .................................................................................... 23
3.5.6 Advance Schedule Setup ..................................................................... 24
3.5.6.1
Schedule Table ...................................................................... 24
3.5.6.2
Recording Profile Setup ........................................................ 25
3.5.6.3
Holiday Setup ........................................................................ 25
3.5.7 Data Lifetime Setup .............................................................................. 26
3.5.8
Circular Recording ................................................................................ 27
3.5.9
Audio Recording ................................................................................... 27
3.5.10
Purge Data ........................................................................................... 27
3.6 Event Setting ..................................................................................................... 28
3.6.1
Internal Buzzer ..................................................................................... 28
3.6.2
Event Icon ............................................................................................ 28
3.6.3
Alert Notification Setup ......................................................................... 29
3.6.3.1
Alert Configuration Set .......................................................... 29
3.6.3.2
Alert Notification .................................................................... 29
3.6.3.3
Alert IP .................................................................................. 29
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3.6.3.4
Alert Port ............................................................................... 29
3.6.3.5
Alert Interval .......................................................................... 29
3.6.4
Event Full Screen ................................................................................. 30
3.6.5
Event Duration...................................................................................... 30
3.6.6
Per Channel Config .............................................................................. 30
3.6.6.1
Channel Select ...................................................................... 30
3.6.6.2
Video Loss Detect ................................................................. 30
3.6.6.3
Motion Detect ........................................................................ 31
3.6.6.4
Detection Configuration ......................................................... 31
3.6.6.5
Alarm In ................................................................................. 32
3.6.6.6
Alarm Out .............................................................................. 32
3.6.6.7
Copy Event Settings .............................................................. 32
3.6.7
E-mail Management ............................................................................. 33
4.
Basic Operation .......................................................................................................... 34
4.1 View Live / Playback Video ................................................................................ 34
4.1.1 Viewing Modes ..................................................................................... 34
4.1.2 Digital Zoom ......................................................................................... 35
4.1.3 View Live Cameras .............................................................................. 35
4.1.4 View Recorded Video ........................................................................... 35
4.1.5
Capture Snapshots ............................................................................... 37
4.2 Sequence........................................................................................................... 38
4.2.1
Sequence with Main Monitor ................................................................ 38
4.2.2
Sequence with Call Monitor .................................................................. 38
4.3 Search Recorded Video ..................................................................................... 39
4.3.1 Search by Time .................................................................................... 39
4.3.2
Calendar Search .................................................................................. 40
4.3.3
Search by Event ................................................................................... 41
4.4 Video Export ...................................................................................................... 42
4.4.1
Export from OSD Setup Menu .............................................................. 42
4.4.1.1 Select the External Device ...................................................... 42
4.4.1.2 Select Video for Exporting ....................................................... 43
4.4.1.3 Digital Signature ...................................................................... 44
4.4.1.4 Erase Disc............................................................................... 44
4.4.1.5 Begin Export ........................................................................... 44
4.4.2 Quick Video Export ............................................................................... 45
4.4.2.1 ezBurn Introduction ................................................................. 45
4.4.2 Export Normal Video ............................................................................ 46
4.4.3 Export Event Video ............................................................................... 46
4.5 Dome Control ..................................................................................................... 47
4.5.1
Dome Connection ................................................................................. 47
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4.5.2
Dome Protocol Setup ........................................................................... 47
4.5.3
RS485 Setup ........................................................................................ 48
4.5.4
Dome Controlling Buttons .................................................................... 48
4.5.5
Set Preset Points .................................................................................. 50
4.5.6
Call Preset Points ................................................................................. 50
4.5.7 Run Dome Camera Tour....................................................................... 51
4.6 System Log Exportation ..................................................................................... 51
5. Remote Monitoring Software ..................................................................................... 52
5.1
Remote Monitoring System Requirements ........................................................ 52
5.2
Installation of Software ....................................................................................... 53
5.2.1
Change Internet Settings ...................................................................... 53
5.2.2
Install the Remote Monitoring Software ................................................ 55
5.2.2.1 Login / Logout ......................................................................... 56
5.2.2.2 Software Upgrades ................................................................. 57
5.3 Basic Operation ................................................................................................. 57
5.3.1
View Live Video .................................................................................... 57
5.3.1.1 Select Display Mode ............................................................... 58
5.3.1.2 Operate Cameras with Dome Control ..................................... 58
5.3.2
Instant Recording ................................................................................. 59
5.3.2.1
Record Video Instantly ............................................................ 59
5.3.2.2 Playback Instant Recorded Video ........................................... 59
5.3.3 Playback Video ..................................................................................... 60
5.3.3.1 Playback Remote Video .......................................................... 60
5.3.3.2 Playback Local *.drv Files ....................................................... 61
5.3.3.3 Playback Controls ................................................................... 61
5.3.4 Verify Digital Signature ......................................................................... 62
5.3.5 Search from Event List ......................................................................... 62
5.3.6 Take a Snapshot ................................................................................... 63
5.3.7 Health Status ........................................................................................ 63
5.3.8 Logout .................................................................................................. 63
5.3.9 Remote Monitoring Software Troubleshooting ...................................... 64
Appendix A: Recommended HDDs ................................................................................ 65
Appendix B: Remote Controller...................................................................................... 66
Appendix C: Setup a DVR behind a Router ................................................................... 68
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1. Overview
The DVRN Series DVR is an integrated digital video recorder that combines the features of a time-lapse audio / video recorder, a multiplexer, and a video server to create a single security solution.
Its outstanding quadplex operation enables users to view live video, search and playback any recorded video by date/time or event, and remotely monitor the unit via internet on PC, MEANWHILE the recording of the DVR unit is ongoing simultaneously.
The DVRN Series DVR provides the latest H.264 compression mode. The implementation of the new Graphical User Interface (GUI) optimizes the monitoring controls of the unit. Quality displaying features includes Full HD
1080p output.
The DVRN Series DVR is pre-installed with remote viewing and configuration software, which is a Web-browser plug-in allowing users to view live or recorded video images, and enables remote configuration. The remote software is stored in DVR and deployed over a LAN, WAN or Internet connection to remote Windows-based computers. This simplifies the installation and maintenance of the software components so all remote users are using the same software coming from the unit.
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2. System Setup
The notices and introduction on system installation will be described particularly in this chapter. Please follow the description to operate the unit.
In order to prevent the unit from data loss and system damage that caused by a sudden power fluctuation, use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is highly recommended
2.1 Position the DVR
First, note to position / mount the DVR in a proper place and be sure to power off the unit before making any connections. The placed location should avoid hindering or blocking the unit from airflow. Enough airflow is needed to protect the unit from overheating. The maximum allowable temperature of operating environment is 40°C.
The unit utilizes heat-conducting techniques to transfer internal heat to the case, especially to the bottom side of the unit.
NOTE: Be sure the rubber feet are not removed, and always leave a space for air ventilation on the unit’s bottom side.
2.2 Connect Devices to the DVR
This section lists some important notices that should be read before making any connection to the DVR.
Connecting Required Devices
Before power up the unit, cameras and a monitor should be connected to the unit for basic operation. If needed, connect a call monitor for displaying full screen video of all installed cameras in sequence.
Connecting Short-term Device
If any short-term devices shall be installed to the DVR as parts of the unit system, such as USB ThumbDrive® or any USB devices, etc, make sure those devices are connected only after the unit is powered up. The reason is because the DVR can recognize the external devices only after the power-up process is done completely.
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2.3 Rear Panel Connections
There are various connectors on the rear panel for the DVR installations. The following shows the detailed description of each connector.
Main Monitor (BNC/ VGA/ Digital Output)
The DVR supports three different types of main monitor:
BNC, VGA, or Digital Output. The main monitor displays live image and playback recorded video in full-screen or split-window format. Digital Output connector is optional.
Call Monitor
The BNC call monitor connector allows users to connect the DVR with an optional call monitor. The call monitor is used to display full screen video of all installed cameras in sequence.
Video In
A group of BNC connectors is offered for video input from installed cameras. The number of connectors equals the number of channels.
Note: The DVR will detect video source of CH1 and automatically adjust the system to NTSC or
PAL system.
Audio Out – Main & Call (4CH & 8CH models only)
Main & Call Audio Out RCA connectors are provided for connecting the DVR to audio output devices (e.g. amplified speakers). “MAIN AUDIO OUT” will output audio from the main monitor, whereas “CALL AUDIO” will output audio form the call monitor.
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Audio In/Out (16CH models only)
16CH models provide audio in/out connection via a D-Sub connector. Users can connect audio source devices for each channel and audio output devices for Main/Call monitors.
Refer to Setup Guide for detailed pin definitions for different models.
Alarm I/O, RS-485 & Audio In
A D-Sub connector is provided to offer users the flexibility to connect the DVR to Alarm I/O,
RS-485 and Audio In devices. Refer to Setup
Guide for detailed pin definitions for different models.
LAN Connector (RJ-45)
The DVR is capable of networking. Once the unit is connected to the LAN network, users can remotely access the unit through the remote software on a PC.
USB Connector (x1)
There is one USB port provided to allow users to connect
USB devices, such as USB mouse or USB storage.
Power Jack
The DVR has a 12V DC power connection jack. Please connect the power adapter shipped with the unit.
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3. General System Setup
Before operating the DVR, some general configuration should be setup first.
The following subsections will introduce function keys on the front panel and general configuration of the DVR.
The regular displayed OSD information and its displayed positions are shown as following figure. Title of the channel will be displayed on the top-left corner of the window, either in full screen mode or in multiple channel mode. The current operation status and date/time information will be displayed in the status bar at the bottom-left corner of the screen. Move the cursor to any status icon and its description will be displayed. Refer to the Setup Guide for a list of status bar icons and their descriptions.
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3.1 Front Panel Introduction
The front panel controls enable users to control the unit and preset the programmable functions.
3.1.1 LED Definition
The LEDs on the front panel of the DVR are described as follow.
REC LED
The LED blinks while the DVR is recording.
Alarm LED
The LED lights up when an alarm is triggered.
Network LED
The LED lights up when the DVR is connected to a network and blinks when the data is being transferred.
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3.1.2 Function Keys
This section describes the functional keys on the front panel of the DVR.
Refer to the Setup Guide for the graphical illustration of functional keys.
Power Key
When the quick shutdown function is enabled, press and hold this key to quick shutdown the DVR. Refer to section Power Up / Shutdown the DVR for more information about the setting of quick shutdown function.
CHANNEL
In both Live and Playback modes, press the CHANNEL key to view the corresponding video in full screen. The number of the CHANNEL keys corresponds to the number of cameras supported by the unit.
In Dome Control mode, press “1” to access the Set/Go Preset menu.
In OSD number keyboard, press keys “1” ~ “9” to input number 1~9, and press key “10” to input number 0.
DOME(PTZ)
Press the key to enter dome control mode. Please refer to section Dome
Control for detailed controlling operation.
MODE
Press repeatedly to select for preferred monitor display format. The available viewing modes includes: full-screen, 4-window (2×2), 9-window (3×3) and
16-window (4×4). Refer to section Viewing Modes for detailed information.
SEQ (Sequence)
Press to start automatic sequence display of video from all installed cameras.
MENU
Press this key to enter the OSD setup menu.
COPY
In Playback mode, press COPY to select the start and end time of the export video. Refer to section Video Export for detailed information.
CALL
In Live mode, press this button to enter call monitor control mode.
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PLAY/STOP
Press this key to switch between live image and playback video.
NOTE: According to record setting, part of the latest video cannot be played back because the video is still saved in the buffer.
FREEZE
Press FREEZE while viewing live image, the live video will be frozen. The date / time information shown on the monitor will continue updating. Press
FREEZE again to return to live mode.
Press FREEZE while playing the recorded video, the playback video will be paused. Press LEFT / RIGHT to move the recorded video reverse / forward by single step. Press FREEZE again to continue playing video.
SEARCH
In both Playback and Live mode, press SEARCH to enter the Search menu to search and playback recorded video by date/time or events.
Press twice to instantly playback the latest recorded videos.
ESC
Press to cancel or exit from certain mode or OSD setup menu without changing the settings made previously.
When password protection is switched off, press ESC for five seconds to lock up the system. Press ESC for five seconds again to unlock.
NOTE: Enter the OSD menu and go to <System Setup> <User
Management> to enable or disable the password protection.
Direction Keys
In Zoom mode, press these keys to move to desired directions.
In the OSD setup menu, the LEFT/ RIGHT keys are used to move the cursor to previous or next fields. To change the value in the selected field, press UP/ DOWN keys.
ENTER / ZOOM
In OSD setup menu or selection interface, press this key to make the selection or save settings.
In live full screen view mode, press this key to view a 2× zoom image.
Press it again to exit Zoom mode.
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3.2 Enter OSD Setup Menu
The configuration of the DVR can be customized by entering the intuitive
Graphical User Interface (GUI) OSD setup menu. Collaborating with a USB mouse, setting up the DVR can be easy as operating on a PC. Press MENU and select an account to login.
The next step is to enter a corresponding password. The preset password for the administrator account “admin” is “1234”.
NOTE: It is strongly suggested to change the preset password to prevent unauthorized access to the unit.
An icon displayed at the status bar will show the authority level of the account.
Under logout condition, the “Guest” icon will be displayed. When an account is logged in, its authority level number (1~8) will be shown.
Before completely logout, other functions can also be accessed without having to login again. There are two ways to logout: manually logout by pressing ESC key at Live mode, or auto logout when keys are not pressed for a preset period of time (default 5 minutes) at Live/ Menu mode.
3.2.1 User Management
The DVR provides the option to create up to seven sets of usernames and passwords with customized authority, excluding the preset “admin” account.
From the Main Menu, select <System Setup> <User Management> and the menu is as the following:
User Management
Password Protection
Auto Logout
Account Setup
Authority Setup
Load Default Setting
Password Protection
On
300 Sec
No
Select <On> to request for username and password for accessing functions listed in Authority Setup menu, or select <Off> to allow free access.
Auto Logout
Select the duration of time to auto logout after no operation is performed.
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Account Setup
Setup customized account, password, and privilege level in this menu. The account is case sensitive. The privilege level rank from levels 1~8, which level 8 has the highest privilege. Alternatively, select <Disable> to stop using the account.
NOTE: The username and authority level of the preset “admin” account cannot be changed.
Authority Setup
Setup the allowed authority level for accessing the functions listed in this menu. The items include: Playback/Search, Covert Camera, Dome Control,
Live Operation, Call Control, Export Data, Menu Access, System Setup,
Monitor Setup, Camera Setup, Record Setup, Sequence Setup, Event Setup,
Database Setup, Configuration and Shutdown. In accordance with users’ privilege level defined in <Account Setup>, the authority level here also ranks from levels 1~8, with level 8 as the highest level. Users will be able to access any function that is set to their equivalent level or lower. Alternatively, select
<DISABLE> to allow free access.
NOTE: The “Menu Access” cannot be set to <DISABLE>.
When the account does not have authority to access certain functions, an error message will be displayed on the screen.
Load Default Setting
Select <Yes> to load the default setting.
3.3 Power Up / Shutdown the DVR
If the DVR must be shutdown for any reason, please use the proper shut down and power up procedures to avoid damaging the DVR.
Power Up the Unit
Simply plug in the power adapter that came with the package and the DVR will start to boot.
The color bar and system checking information will be shown on the monitor and then disappear when the unit has been completely powered up.
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Restart / Shutdown the Unit
Press MENU and input the username and password that has sufficient authority to access the OSD setup menu. Select <Shutdown> in Main Menu and press ENTER to enter the Shutdown menu, which displays as follows.
Shutdown
<Power Off>
Power Off
Reboot
Power Key Privilege Auth
Select this item to shut down the unit. Do not remove the power during shut down until the message “You can safely turn off DVR now!” displays.
<Reboot>
Select this item to reboot the unit. The color bar and system checking information are displayed on the monitor until the unit is completely restarted.
<Power Key Privilege>
According to the setting of this item, users are able to quick shutdown the
DVR via long pressing the Power Key. This item defines the action of the power key. The options are <Auth>, <Confirm>, <Direct>, and <Disable>.
The following explains each option.
Auth: This will ask users to login with an authorized account, when
Password Protection function is enabled. If Password Protection function is disabled, the action will be the same as the next option <Confirm>.
Confirm: When this option is selected, a confirmation message will be shown after long pressed the Power Key. Users can confirm or cancel the quick shutdown function.
Direct: For users who wish to enable the quick shutdown function without any confirmation or login process, select this option and the DVR will automatically shutdown after long pressed the Power Key.
Disable: Select this option to disable the quick shutdown function.
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3.3.1 HDD Auto Scan
When the DVR is powering on, HDD auto scan will be initiated if there was previously an unusual power loss or file system error. If by any chance auto scan failed, the HDD will need to be formatted.
NOTE: If users wish to disable the auto scan function, enter the OSD setup menu via an authorized account and access <Database Setup> to set <Repair On Power Loss> to <Off>.
Read the following troubleshooting to finish the auto scanning process.
Skip Auto Scan: During the scanning process, users can press any key to skip the process.
Time Expired: When the scanning process took more than predetermined time (3hrs for 1TB HDD, 6hrs for 2TB HDD, etc), the scanning process is treated as failed and will be automatically terminated.
The DVR will reboot.
Format HDD: If the scanning process is failed, users will be prompted to confirm format of the HDD with error. When users confirmed to format the
HDD with error, login of an authorized account is required if password protection is enabled. If users select cancel or do not respond within 5 minutes, the HDD with error will be marked as a NG HDD. A NG HDD will not be counted as a part of the DVR’s database. It will just stay there doing nothing.
Recover NG HDD: Enter the OSD setup menu via an authorized account and access <Database Setup>. Then select <Internal Disks> and find the
NG HDD from the list. Under <Action> column, first select <Format> to format the NG HDD. Then select <Add> to add the formatted HDD to the
DVR’s database.
NOTE: The above actions will be recorded in the system log data.
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3.4 System Date / Time Setting
Users can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in Date/Time menu (under System Setup menu). The login account should have authority to access the System Setup menu. In OSD setup menu, select <System
Setup> and press ENTER, then select <Date/Time> to access the Date/Time menu; the menu displays as follows.
Date/Time
Date
Time
Time Zone
Date/Time Display
Date Display Mode
Time Display Mode
Daylight Saving Time Setup
Network Time Protocol Setup
2011/02/21
PM 10:39:26
OFF
ON
Y/M/D
12 HR
3.4.1 Set Date / Time
Set Date / Time
Select <Date> / <Time> and press ENTER to adjust the settings. LEFT /
RIGHT keys are used to move the cursor to previous or next field, ENTER is for selecting, and UP / DOWN are used to change the value in the selected field.
NOTE: The new date / time setting applies to record new video. The date and time of previously recorded video will not be changed.
NOTE: If time settings have to be changed in any case, it is strongly recommended to format the HDDs to avoid database corruption.
Date / Time Display
Select <ON> or <OFF> to setup whether to display date/time information on the screen. Press ENTER and use the UP / DOWN keys to change the setting.
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Date Display Mode
This function allows users to set the OSD display type of the date. There are three options to select from: <Y/M/D>, <M/D/Y> or <D/M/Y>. “Y” represents
“Year”, “M” represents “Month” and “D” represents “Day”.
Move to the item and press ENTER, the option starts blinking. Use UP /
DOWN keys to change the setting.
Time Display Mode
Users can set the time format to <12 HR> or <24 HR>. Use the UP / DOWN keys to change the format.
3.4.2 Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time
The item is for those people who live in certain regions to observe Daylight
Saving Time. Select <ON> to enable, or <OFF> to disable the function.
If the function is disabled, the DST Start / End time and DST Bias will be grayed out and cannot be accessed.
NOTE: If this function is enabled, the date/ time information will be shown on the screen with a DST icon when playing back recorded video or searching video in the event list. “S” indicates summer time and “W” indicates wintertime.
DST Start / End
The items are used to program the daylight saving duration. Use LEFT /
RIGHT keys to move the cursor to the next or previous field, UP / DOWN to change the settings in the selected field.
DST Bias
The item allows users to set the amount of time to move forward from the standard time for daylight saving time. The available options are in minutes.
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3.4.3 Network Time Protocol Setup
Time Zone
Select <Time Zone> to setup the time zone. To find out the correct local time zone, please visit www.greenwichmeantime.com
or refer to below figure.
NOTE: The <Time Zone> must be set to the correct local time zone or the <Network Time Protocol Setup> will not be accessible.
Network Time Protocol Setup
After setup the time zone, <Network Time Protocol Setup> will be accessible. Select <NTP Server> to setup the time server. The default time server is time.nist.gov, but the users can change to any other time server if preferred. A list of IP addresses of the time servers is listed below.
129.6.15.28
132.163.4.102
192.43.244.18
206.246.118.250
207.200.81.113
129.6.15.29
132.163.4.103
131.107.1.10
208.184.49.9
64.236.96.53
132.163.4.101
128.138.140.44
69.25.96.13
64.125.78.85
68.216.79.113
After the time server is set, set <Manually Time Sync> to <Yes> to sync the time. The time sync can also be updated periodically. Set <Automatically
Time Sync> to <On>, and the time will be automatically synced once an hour.
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3.5 Record Schedule / Quality Setting
The Record Setup menu allows users to set recording quality, recording schedules, and other recording parameters. Login with a proper account to access Record Setup menu. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Record
Setup> and press ENTER; the following menu is displayed.
Record Setup
Record Mode Setup
Schedule Setup
Preset Config
Per Camera Config ezRecord Setup
Advance Schedule Setup
Data Lifetime Setup
Circular Recording
Audio Recording
Purge Data
Best Quality
On
On
3.5.1 Record Mode Setup
The Record Mode Setup menu allows users to setup record resolution, etc.
The relative record settings, such as preset configuration, will follow the record mode setting. The menu is displayed as the following.
Record Mode Setup
Record Resolution
Record Format
Max Rec. PPS
CBR/VBR
720*240
H264
480
CBR
Select record resolution of the video from 720*480, 720*240, and 352*240 for NTSC systems. If the video system is PAL, the options will be 720*576,
720*288, and 352*288.
Record Format of the video is H.264. It is “read-only”.
Max Rec. PPS will be changed automatically according to the record resolution selected.
Set the recording bit rate as CBR (Constant Bit Rate) or VBR (Variable Bit
Rate).
It is strongly suggested to use VBR encoding when reliable video quality is the top priority.
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NOTE: Since a VBR file does not have a fixed size, the HDD space usage cannot be calculated and thus ezRecord function is not supported for VBR mode. Therefore, if ezRecord is selected as the preset record configuration, the option of this menu item will automatically be set as <CBR>.
3.5.2 Schedule Setup
The Schedule Setup is used to set the day and night time, or weekend recording schedule. Select <Schedule Setup> from the Record Setup menu and press ENTER; the following menu is displayed.
Day Time Start
Day Time End
Night Time Start
Night Time End
Weekend Schedule
Weekend Start
Weekend End
Schedule Setup
AM 06:00
PM 06:00
PM 06:00
AM 06:00
On
Fri PM 06:00
Mon AM 06:00
Make appropriate changes of the start time of Day and Night Time using
Direction keys.
Press ENTER to confirm the settings or ESC to cancel.
If a weekend record is required, select <On> to enable the Weekend
Schedule in advance and then set the Weekend Start/End time.
Press ESC to return to previous page.
3.5.3 Preset Record Configuration
The <Preset Config> is for users to select the preset recording quality. In normal circumstances, it is strongly recommended to set the preset recording quality as <Best Quality>. If users only want the DVR to record videos when alarms are triggered, select <Event Only>. Note that if <OFF>, <ezRecord> or <Adv. Schedule> is selected, please further setup its related settings.
Please refer to OSD Setup Manual, section Preset Record Configuration for more details about recording picture sizes of each different recording quality.
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3.5.4 Per Camera Configuration
This function is used to set the Day / Night / Weekend PPS (Picture per
Second) and Quality for each channel. The Preset Configuration must be set to <OFF> for accessing these schedules. The menu is displayed as below
(Record Mode: 720*240@480PPS in NTSC / 720*288@400PPS in PAL).
Cameral Select
Normal PPS
Normal Size
Event Max PPS
Event Size
Event Active
Per Camera Config
Day
30
Mid
30
Best
Both
Night
30
Mid
30
Best
Both
CH01
Weekend
30
Mid
30
Best
Both
Firstly, select a Camera for setting its record configuration. The image and recording settings from the selected camera will be displayed on the screen.
Move the cursor using Direction keys and press ENTER to select an item.
Change the value using UP / DOWN keys.
Press ENTER to confirm the settings or ESC to abort.
Press ESC to return to Record Setup menu.
Please note that the total normal PPS for all channels cannot exceed 480
NTSC (720*240@480PPS) / 00 PAL (720*288@400PPS). To increase one channel’s PPS, you may have to reduce others’ first. Event PPS is not restricted to this rule, since a smart event scheduler will handle the total PPS with a correct weighting.
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3.5.5 ezRecord Setup
This item aims to ease the complicated record settings, and to make the setup much easier. Note that the item can be reached only when <ezRecord> is selected as the option for <Preset Config>.
Select <ezRecord Setup> from <Record Setup> and press ENTER, the sub-menu appears as below figure: ezRecord Setup
How Many Days To Record
Daytime Record
Night Record
Weekend Record
Average Normal PPS
Average Normal Quality
Follow these steps to Setup ezRecord:
7 Days
Yes
Yes
Yes
30
Best
Select <How Many Days To Record> and press ENTER, then press
UP/DOWN to choose an option. The average normal PPS & Quality will be adjusted automatically. The maximum of days depends of the size of the installed HDD. In other words, the larger the size of the HDD installed, the more days the unit can record.
Move to <Daytime Record> and press ENTER. This item will determine whether the DVR will record during daytime. If yes, use UP/DOWN to select <Yes> as to enable daytime recording; or select <No> to disable.
Repeat the same procedures through the 3rd and 4th item, respectively.
Note that <Weekend Record> will be inaccessible if <Weekend
Schedule> in <Schedule Setup> is set to <No>.
Select <Average Normal PPS> and press ENTER, then press UP/DOWN to make a choice. The <How Many Days To Record> will be computed automatically.
Select <Average Normal Quality> and press ENTER, then press
UP/DOWN to make a choice. The <How Many Days To Record> will be computed automatically.
NOTE: The current number of connected cameras will affect the recording quality automatically calculated through the <ezRecord
Setup>. Therefore, once the number of connected cameras is changed, the <ezRecord Setup> should be reset.
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3.5.6 Advance Schedule Setup
When <Adv. Schedule> is selected as the option for <Preset Config>, users need to further configure the schedule and recording setting under this menu.
The Advance Schedule setup menu is shown as below.
Advance Schedule Setup
Schedule Table
Recording Profile Setup
Holiday Setup
3.5.6.1 Schedule Table
In this menu, users can assign recording type for days in a week by hours.
Moreover, the recording type for pre-defined holidays can also be specified here. Refer to the steps below to setup the schedule table.
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Click on a preferred recording type at the bottom.
Click at any grid of time to assign the selected recording type.
Click on any hour on the top to fill up the column.
Click on any day on the left to fill up the roll.
Click on the top left grid to always record with the selected recording type.
Click on the <Confirm> button to save the setting.
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3.5.6.2 Recording Profile Setup
Enter this menu to setup normal and event recording options for profile 1, profile 2 and profile 3 for each channel. Follow the steps below to complete the setting.
Recording Profile Setup
Cameral Select
Normal PPS
Normal Qlty
Normal Resolution
Event Max PPS
Event Qlty
Profile 1
30
Best
D1
30
Best
Profile 2
30
Best
D1
30
Best
CH01
Profile 3
30
Best
D1
30
Best
Setup PPS, quality and resolution of normal recording videos.
Setup maximum PPS and quality of event recording videos.
3.5.6.3 Holiday Setup
The DVR also allows users to define holidays that require special monitoring and recording settings. The Holiday Setup menu is as below.
Holiday Setup
Holiday List
Add Holiday 01/01
Next to <Add Holiday>, select a specific month and date and press
ENTER to add the date as a holiday.
Add more holidays via the step described above.
Select <Holiday List> and press ENTER to see the specified holidays.
Users can also remove holidays in the <Holiday List> menu.
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3.5.7 Data Lifetime Setup
Data Lifetime indicates the duration that a video is saved and recallable in the
HDD. Only those video recorded within Data Lifetime can be displayed on the screen and played back. The video exceeded Data Lifetime will be hidden and cannot be retrieved for playback.
Data Lifetime Setup
Data Lifetime Mode
Data Lifetime
Data Lifetime By Day
Data Lifetime By Channel
General
0 Days
NOTE: To playback a video exceeding the data lifetime, please extend the duration until the recording data / time of the video is included.
Data Lifetime Mode
This item allows the user to choose preferred data lifetime mode. There are three types of data lifetime mode: General, By Day, and By Channel. When a specific mode is selected, further settings of the other two items below will be grayed out and cannot be accessed.
Data Lifetime
When data lifetime mode is set as <General>, this item will be accessible.
Press ENTER to select this item and press UP / DOWN keys to set the data lifetime. The value ranges from <1> to <365> days. Alternatively, select <0> to disable this function.
Data Lifetime By Day
When data lifetime mode is set as <By Day>, this item will be accessible.
Enter this menu and users can setup data lifetime of each weekday independently. The value ranges from <1> to <365> days. Alternatively, select <0> to disable this function.
Data Lifetime By Channel
When data lifetime mode is set as <By Channel>, this item will be accessible.
Enter this menu and users can setup data lifetime of each channel independently. The value ranges from <1> to <365> days. Alternatively, select <0> to disable this function.
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3.5.8 Circular Recording
Users can choose to record video in circular mode or in linear mode. If circular mode is selected, the DVR will stores new video into the HDD spaces while overwrite the oldest recorded video. Alternatively, if linear mode is selected, the DVR will stop recording when the HDD is full. The percentage of
HDD usage will be displayed at the status bar. Moreover, an “ALMOST FULL” icon will show up at the status bar when HDD usage reached 98%. In the mean time, an internal buzzer will start beeping.
From the Record Setup menu, move the cursor to <Circular Recording> and press ENTER, then select <On> / <Off> using UP / DOWN keys.
3.5.9 Audio Recording
When an audio source device is connected, it will be automatically set to
<On>, audio input is recorded and saved with the video. When no audio source device is connected, it will be automatically set to <Off>.
3.5.10 Purge Data
This item is used to delete the Normal or Event recording video. In Record
Setup menu, move the cursor to <Purge Data> and press ENTER; the Purge
Data menu is displayed.
Purge Data
Purge All Data
Purge All Event Data
Purge Event Before
Start To Purge
Purge All Data
No
No
2000/01/01
No
The item is used to delete all recorded video from the database. Set this item to <Yes using UP / DOWN keys, and start the deletion by setting <Start To
Purge> to <Yes>.
Purge All Event Data
The item is used to delete all event video from database(s). Using UP /
DOWN keys to select <Yes> and start the deletion by setting <Start To
Purge> to <Yes>.
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Purge Event Before
The item is used to delete event video before a specific date. Use LEFT /
RIGHT keys to move the cursor to next or previous field, ENTER to select the item and UP / DOWN to adjust the value.
Start To Purge
After the video or data to be deleted are selected, set this item to <Yes> to start the deletion or choose <No> to cancel.
3.6 Event Setting
This menu allows users to determine the DVR’s behavior in response to alarm events. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Event Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Items in the Event Setup menu are described in the following subsections.
Event Setup
Internal Buzzer
Event Icon
Alert Notification Setup
Event Full Screen
Event Duration
Per Channel Config
E-mail Management
On
On
None
20 Sec
3.6.1 Internal Buzzer
This item allows users to enable / disable internal buzzer of the DVR. If <On> is selected, the buzzer is activated in response to alarm events. If <Off> is selected, the buzzer is not activated.
3.6.2 Event Icon
This item enables (On) / disables (Off) the display of event icons on the monitor when alarm events occur. The event icons are represented by a character according to the event types respectively. Refer to the following table for association of event icons and event types.
Event Icon Event Type
A
M
L
Alarm in event
Motion detection event
Video loss event
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3.6.3 Alert Notification Setup
This function allows users to send alert notifications to the CMS software which had been installed to users’ computer. For further setup instruction at the CMS side, please refer to the CMS user’s manual.
Alert Notification Setup
Alert Configuration Set
Alert Notification
Alert IP
Alert Port
Alive Interval
3.6.3.1 Alert Configuration Set
1
OFF
0.0.0.0
9999
120 Sec
<Alert Configuration Set> provides 3 combinations of Alert Notification, IP,
Port, and Interval.
3.6.3.2 Alert Notification
4 options are included in this item: <OFF>, <Event>, <Alive>, and <Both>.
<OFF>: The Alert Notification is turned off.
<Event>: When the alarm is triggered, the DVR will send an alert message to the CMS.
<Alive>: The DVR will send an alive message to the CMS every N second just to show you that the connection between the DVR and CMS is in effect. The time interval N can be adjusted in <Alive Interval>.
<Both>: This enables the DVR to send both Event and Alive alert messages to the CMS.
3.6.3.3 Alert IP
The Alert IP must match the IP address of the computer installed the CMS.
3.6.3.4 Alert Port
The ports for DVR and the CMS Alert MUST be the same.
3.6.3.5 Alert Interval
Users can define the time interval (1 to 255 seconds) between each alive message.
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3.6.4 Event Full Screen
This function allows the DVR to display the alarm channel in full screen size when an alarm is triggered. Select <None> to disable this function; select
<Main> to display the alarm channel on Main Monitor when an alarm is triggered; select <Call> to display the alarm channel on Call Monitor; and select <Both> to display the alarm channel on both Main Monitor and Call
Monitor.
3.6.5 Event Duration
This item determines the duration of the buzzer and Alarm Out relay function after an alarm is triggered. The available event duration range is from 5 second to 999 seconds.
3.6.6 Per Channel Config
This menu is used to configure the <Video Loss Detect>, <Motion Detect>,
<Alarm In> and <Alarm Out> settings for each channel. The menu is displayed as below.
Per Channel Config
Channel Select
Video Loss Detect
Motion Detect
Detection Config
Alarm In
Alarm Out
Copy Event Setting
CH01
Off
Off
OFF
OFF
3.6.6.1 Channel Select
The item is used to select a desired channel for setting the parameters. Move the cursor to <Channel Select> and press ENTER, then select a channel using UP / DOWN keys. Press ENTER again to confirm the selection.
3.6.6.2 Video Loss Detect
This item allows users to enable or disable Video Loss as an alarm event.
Select <On> to enable Video Loss alarm events, or <Off> to disable.
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3.6.6.3 Motion Detect
This item allows users to enable or disable motion detection function of the
DVR. Select <On> to enable Motion Detect alarm events, or <Off> to disable.
If motion detection function is enabled, it is required to define motion detection parameters such as detection area and sensitivity settings in
<Detection Config>.
3.6.6.4 Detection Configuration
If motion detection function is enabled, it is required to define the motion detection parameters such as detection area and sensitivity settings. Select a channel for setting the parameters, move the cursor to <Detection Config> and press ENTER. The Detection Configuration menu displays as follows.
Detection Config
Detected Area Setup
Sensitivity
Block Threshold
Detected Area Setup
88%
4
After selected this item, the detected area is displayed as follows. The detection area consists of 192 (16×12) detection grids.
Use the Direction keys to move the cursor and press ENTER to select or de-select a grid. Press MODE to select all of the grids for detection; press
MODE again to de-select all of the grids.
Sensitivity
This item is used to set the sensitivity of detection grids. A greater value indicates more sensitive motion detection. A motion alarm will be triggered once the amount of motion detected exceeds the Threshold value.
Move the cursor to <Sensitivity> and press ENTER, and then use UP/ DOWN keys to adjust the value. The value is increased by 4% increment.
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Block Threshold
<Block Threshold> indicates the motion alarm triggered level; select from
<1> to <16>. Selecting <1> means the DVR will trigger the alarm when one grid is detected; and selecting <16> means the DVR will trigger the alarm when 16 grids are detected. Move the cursor to <Block Threshold> and press
ENTER, and then use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the value.
3.6.6.5 Alarm In
This item allows users to enable/ disable alarm input detection. According to users’ application, select <N/O> (Normal Open) or <N/C> (Normal Close) to enable the alarm input detection, or select <OFF> to disable the detection.
If <N/C> is selected without installing any device, an alarm will be triggered and the Event Icon will always display on the monitor until the selection is changed to <N/O> or <OFF>, or when a device is installed.
3.6.6.6 Alarm Out
This item allows users to enable/ disable the alarm output on the selected channel to activate the relay. The signal can be a light or siren to caution an alarm event. Select <ON> to enable the alarm output, or <OFF> to disable.
3.6.6.7 Copy Event Settings
This item allows users to copy the event settings of the current selected camera to any other connected cameras. Enter this menu and select one or more target cameras. Then select <Confirm> to apply the settings.
Copy Event Settings
COPY TO:
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Select All Deselect All Confirm Cancel
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3.6.7 E-mail Management
Users can setup three sets of e-mails for receiving event/alarm notices.
Follow the brief steps below to setup the e-mail management setting.
NOTE: In order to successfully send a notification e-mail, be sure that the DVR is connecting to the internet.
E-mail Management
E-mail Select
E-mail Activate
E-mail Address
E-mail Video Attachment
Event/Alarm Selection
SMTP Server Setup
1
Off
Off
First select a number next to <E-mail Select>.
Set <E-mail Activate> to <On>.
Input the target e-mail address.
Select whether or not to attach video clips with the e-mail.
Enter the <Event/Alarm Selection> menu to decide if the DVR should send e-mails regarding the listed events and alarms.
If users are going to send e-mails via a SMTP server, enter the <SMTP
Server Setup> menu to edit the related settings.
Users can select a different number for <E-mail Select> and follow the same steps above to add a new set of e-mail for receiving events and alarm notifications. For more details about e-mail management setting, please refer to the OSD Setup Manual.
NOTE: If a notification e-mail cannot be sent, the DVR will retry sending the e-mail automatically. It will stop the attempt after 5 minutes if the e-mail still cannot be sent.
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4. Basic Operation
The DVR allows users to access some general operations through the front panel easily. The following sections introduce the general operations of the unit.
4.1 View Live / Playback Video
The general functions in live and playback mode are described in the following sections.
4.1.1 Viewing Modes
The DVR provides users versatile ways of viewing both live and recorded video. Following presents these view formats.
Viewing in Full Screen
Press any CHANNEL key directly to view the corresponding camera image in full screen format.
Viewing in Multi-window
Various multi-window view formats are offered for selection. To switch between available viewing formats, press MODE repeatedly.
The available view formats are illustrated as the following figure.
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4.1.2 Digital Zoom
Users are able to view a 2× full screen in live mode. To view the 2× full screen, follow the steps.
Press any CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen.
Press ENTER to view 2× zoomed screen of the selected camera.
To view a specific area in 2× zoomed screen, use Direction keys to pan / tilt the zoomed screen.
Either press ENTER again or ESC to leave the Zoom mode.
4.1.3 View Live Cameras
Users are allowed to view live camera in versatile viewing modes, including full-screen, 2×2, 3x3 and 4×4. The general operation under live mode is described as follows.
Freeze Live Image
Press FREEZE while viewing live image, the image pauses but the date / time information does not, and the system clock continues running.
Press FREEZE to pause the live image; press FREEZE again to resume the live camera view.
4.1.4 View Recorded Video
Users can press the PLAY key directly to view recorded video. After pressing the PLAY key, the DVR will continue to playback the recorded video from last suspended point. If it is the first time retrieving the recorded video, the DVR will playback from the very beginning of the record.
If a mouse is connected, users can right click the mouse at Live mode and find <Fast PB> to quick playback recorded video of listed times.
Alternatively, users can select records from the Search menu to playback a specific video. Refer to section Search Recorded Video for more details.
NOTE: When playing back videos with mass motion recorded in D1 mode (resolution=720x480), press SEQ key to switch on “deflicker function” to avoid gleaming of images. Press SEQ again to switch
“deflicker off” and the image will return to real D1 resolution.
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Playback Control Panel
The Playback Control Panel will be displayed during the playback. Users need to connect a mouse to click on the controlling items on the Playback
Control Panel. Refer to the following description for each controlling items.
Time Bar: The time bar will show available normal videos in yellow, while the event videos will be displayed in red. Users can directly click on the time bar to select preferred playback time.
Prev Day: Click on this icon to playback video of the previous day.
RW/StepRW: Click on this icon to reversely playback the video in 1×, 2×,
4×, 8×, 16× or 32× speed. When the video is paused, this icon is used for step backward.
Pause: Click on this icon to pause the playback. Click on it again to resume the playback.
FF/StepFF: Click on this icon to fast forward the playback in 1×, 2×, 4×,
8×, 16× or 32× speed. When the video is paused, this icon is used for step forward.
Next Day: Click on this icon to playback video of the next day.
Channel Select: Select a channel to display it in full screen.
Mode: Click on this icon to change viewing mode.
Search: Click on this icon to enter the Search menu.
Copy: Click on this icon to mark start/end time of quick video export.
Live: Click on this icon to return to Live mode.
For more information about the Search menu and quick video export, please refer to section Search Recorded Video and Quick Video Export.
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Key Usage of Front Panel / Remote Controller
Refer to the following for key usage of the front panel and the remote controller in Playback mode.
LEFT (Reverse Playback): The key is used to reverse the recorded video while the unit is playing back. Press the key repeatedly to increase the speed of reverse playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16× or 32×.
RIGHT (Forward Playback): The key is used to play the recorded video fast forward. Press the key repeatedly to increase the speed of forward playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16× or 32×.
FREEZE: Press FREEZE to pause the playback video. When the recorded video is paused, press LEFT / RIGHT to resume playback video single step reverse / forward, respectively. Press FREEZE again to continue playing video.
PLAY: Press it to start playing back video, exit current mode, or stop playing back video and return to Live mode.
Pause Playback and Single Step Forward
To pause and resume recorded video, follow these steps.
Press any CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen.
Press FREEZE to pause the current playback image.
Press LEFT / RIGHT Direction keys to move the video single step reverse
/ forward. Press and hold LEFT / RIGHT keys to repeatedly reverse / forward the video single step.
Press FREEZE again to resume the playback operation.
4.1.5 Capture Snapshots
When the Live or Playback video of a single channel display is paused, users can press ENTER key to capture and export snapshots to an external storage device, excluding optical drives. Note that the system log will keep a record of any snapshot exportation.
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4.2 Sequence
This section introduces the way to view sequence mode with both Main
Monitor and Call Monitor, if connected. Sequence function can avoid manual backtracking and provides more flexibility while monitoring surveillance.
4.2.1 Sequence with Main Monitor
Automatic sequence function can be observed in any view mode. Select certain view format and press SEQ to toggle the automatic sequence; press
ESC to stop sequencing. The figure below displays the 4-camera and
9-camera sequencing view modes.
4-camera:
9-camera:
(for 16CH models only)
4.2.2 Sequence with Call Monitor
Users are allowed to use the DVR front panel to control a call monitor display without having to access the Main menu. Two viewing modes can be displayed on call monitor: Sequence display and Single camera display. To program the call monitor sequence, see OSD Setup Manual, section
Sequence Setup.
Follow the steps to control the call monitor.
Press the CALL key on the front panel to enter Call Monitor Control mode.
The “Call Mode” icon will be shown in the status bar.
Press 1-16 Key To Select Channel
Press SEQ To Enable Sequence
Press CHANNEL key to display the associated camera on call monitor.
Alternatively, press SEQ repeatedly to display the sequence of cameras previously programmed in Call Monitor Schedule menu.
Press ESC to return the front panel to Main Monitor Control mode.
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4.3 Search Recorded Video
The DVR is capable of searching and playing back recorded video by time or by events. To search by time, select a specific date and time of the wanted video. To search by event, select channels to display the event list.
In live or playback mode, press SEARCH to enter the Search menu, shown as below.
Search Menu
Search By Time--------------------------------------------------------
From:
End:
2011/01/01 AM 00:00:00
Select:
Begin Playback
2011/05/01 AM 00:00:00
2011/01/01 AM 00:00:00
Calendar Search
Search By Event--------------------------------------------------------
Select Channel:
Event List
Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 All
4.3.1 Search by Time
Follow the steps to search video by date and time.
Press SEARCH to enter the Search menu.
Move the cursor to “From” and press ENTER will start playing recorded video from the specified “From” time.
Move the cursor to “End” and press ENTER will start playing recorded video from the specified “End” time.
Move the cursor to “Select” and press LEFT/RIGHT keys to choose date/ time. Press ENTER and adjust the values by UP/DOWN keys.
Press ENTER to confirm the settings or ESC to abort.
Move the cursor to <Begin Playback> and press ENTER to start playing back the selected video.
Press PLAY again to return to live video.
NOTE: If there is no available recorded video that matches the specified time and date, the unit starts playback from the next available video.
NOTE: The date/time information will be shown on the screen with a DST icon if the Daylight Saving Time function is enabled. “S” indicates summer time and “W” indicates winter time.
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4.3.2 Calendar Search
Follow the steps below to search recorded video via Calendar Search.
Press SEARCH button to enter the Search menu.
Move the cursor to <Calendar Search> and press ENTER. The following menu will be displayed.
Select any date shown in underlined font, which means recording data are available. The table shown on the left will display available videos of each channel within the selected date.
The videos are classified into four categories: Normal, Motion, Alarm In and Video Loss, shown as four different tabs on the top.
Then select a preferred time from the time bar. Alternatively, specify the values of date/ hour/ minute/ second under <Select> on the right.
The <From> and <End> buttons allows users to playback video from the beginning or end of the database.
Select <Begin Playback> and press ENTER to start playing back selected video.
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4.3.3 Search by Event
“Event List” allows users to search wanted video by event. The Event List is displayed as below figure:
Event List
First Page
Date Time
2011/03/17 11:26:50
2011/03/17 09:53:03
2011/03/16 16:14:42
2011/03/15 03:45:31
2011/03/12 22:27:56
2011/03/12 10:09:29
2011/03/11 12:18:20
2011/03/10 05:16:00
2011/03/08 17:11:37
2011/03/08 16:29:10
2011/03/08 03:22:17
Ch.
2
5
3
1
1
7
6
4
2
8
2
Type
Motion
Alarm
Alarm
Motion
Alarm
Motion
Motion
Alarm
Motion
Motion
Alarm
The list displays events by date, time, triggered camera and alarm type. As some events are deleted, others are displayed. The latest recorded event video will be listed on the top.
Follow these steps to search event video through Event List:
Press SEARCH to enter the Search menu.
To search event video that has been recorded on a specific camera, use
LEFT / RIGHT to move the cursor and press ENTER to select or de-select a channel.
Move the cursor to <Event List> and press ENTER to list the event video of the selected channels. The Event List displays.
To exit the event list, press ESC.
Follow the steps to playback video from Event List.
Press and hold UP / DOWN to scroll through the Event List.
Press ENTER to play back the selected event record.
Press PLAY to return to live mode.
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4.4 Video Export
The following sections will show how to export video through the OSD setup menu and through the hot keys on the front panel, respectively. Note that the system log will keep records of all video exportations, including duration, start time, and end time.
4.4.1 Export from OSD Setup Menu
The Video Export menu enables only the accounts with proper authority to export recorded video with digital signature to a USB storage device or a
DVD+RW drive. Login with an authorized account to export video.
The exported video will be named by the exporting date and time, and classified by event type. Each recorded video will be exported into four files if digital signature is required, including *.gpg, *.avi (or *.drv), *.sig and readme.txt.
Make sure an external storage device is available and connected to the appropriate port for video export. From the Main menu, select <Export> and press ENTER. The menu is displayed as below.
Select Device
Select Ch:
From:
To:
Select Events
Data Type
Export Format
Digital Signature
Erase Disc
Begin Export
Export
Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 All
2010/12/07 AM 11:50:05
2010/12/09 PM 03:09:18
Normal
Original
No
No
No
4.4.1.1 Select the External Device
The available external devices for exporting video will be listed by name and free size in Select Device menu. The Select Device menu displays as follows.
Select Device
Device Name xxx-xxx-x-x-xx xx-xxx-xx-xxxx
Available
256 MB
1.5 GB
Sel
No
No
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The DVR only supports EXT3 file system. If an external HDD will be connected to the unit, ensure the format of the HDD is EXT3.
Device Name
The item shows the name of the available device.
Available
The item shows the free space of the available device.
Select
Set the item to <Yes> to set it as an exporting destination, or <No> to cancel.
4.4.1.2 Select Video for Exporting
Select video from desired channel(s) with specific date / time and/or event(s), and set the item <Begin Export> to <Yes> to start exporting. Following are the items for selecting video.
Select Channel
Select the channel to export. Move the cursor to the desired channel using
LEFT / RIGHT keys, select or de-select a channel by pressing ENTER.
From / To Time
The items are used to set the time which data export begins and ends. Move the cursor using LEFT / RIGHT keys, and press ENTER to select the date / time items; adjust the selected date and time value by UP / DOWN keys.
Select Events
Select this item to display the event list. Move the cursor to scroll through the event list and press ENTER to select event(s) to be exported.
NOTE: This will only be available when the data type is set to <Event> or <Both>.
Data Type
The item is used to select exporting video type. The options are <Normal>
(export normal video only), <Event> (export event video only) and <Both>
(export both normal and event video).
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Export Format
This item is for selecting exporting video format. The options are <DRV>,
<AVI>, and <Original>. The DRV and AVI files are compressed video files while the original files are raw data of the unit’s recorded video.
The DRV and original files can only be played back with the remote monitoring software and DVRPlayer, and multiple cameras video can be played back from one file. The AVI files can be played back with Windows
Media Player. Note that if multiple channels are exported for AVI files, each channel is exported to a separate file.
4.4.1.3 Digital Signature
Users can export video clip with or without a digital signature. Set this item to
<Yes> to export with the signature file, or <No> to export without it.
Each recorded video with digital signature will be exported into four files, including *.gpg, *.avi (or *.drv), *.sig and readme.txt. The *.gpg file name is as the last eight MAC (Media Access Control) address of the unit.
Make sure that an external storage device, such as a USB Hard Drive or USB
ThumbDrive, is available and connected to the appropriate port for export.
For more information on verifying digital signature, see appendix DVR Player in the OSD Setup Manual.
4.4.1.4 Erase Disc
This function is used to remove data found on a DVD+RW disk prior to exporting new information to the drive. Select <Yes> and press ENTER to start deleting data.
4.4.1.5 Begin Export
Set this item to <Yes> and the DVR will prepare to export the select recorded video. The Backup Confirmation window will be displayed for users to double confirm data of the exporting video. Press ENTER to confirm and the exportation will begin.
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4.4.2 Quick Video Export
The DVR allows users to easily export wanted video as *.drv file with the built-in DVD+RW or to an external device, such as a USB ThumbDrive, and the exported video will be saved as *.drv file.
If the video is to be exported to an external device, make sure the device is connected to the DVR unit and the port has been set appropriately for video export.
NOTE: Once an external device has been connected to the DVR, the device has priority over the built-in DVD+RW. That means the video will be exported to the external device instead of the built-in DVD+RW.
Depending on the size of video, the exporting process may take about 10 minutes to 1 hour.
4.4.2.1 ezBurn Introduction
Built with the ezBurn technology, ezBurn function provides users the easier way to export desired video with built-in DVD+RW or to an external device, such as an USB ThumbDrive.
TWO keys (SEARCH and COPY) and THREE touches are all what’s needed for completing the export. The entire exporting process will be done through the front panel, without needing to enter the OSD setup menu.
The ezBurn exporting process is illustrated as below figure:
The entire process is described step by step in the following sections.
NOTE: The file exported using ezBurn will be in .drv file format, and it can only be played using the remote player software.
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4.4.2 Export Normal Video
To Export normal video to external device, follow these step:
Press SEARCH and play wanted normal video by entering date and time.
Note if the screen is showing in multiple channel mode, please make sure there is no window displaying in Live mode, or the export will not work.
After entering playback mode, play the video and press COPY once to mark the starting point of the export video. The playback continues.
Press COPY again to mark the ending point of the export video. Then the
“ezBurn” window will display as below figure. The information shown on the window is “read only”. ezBurn confirmation
Selected Device: USB Storage Device
Exported Required Size = 11 MB
Real Export Range:
From: 2011/05/07 AM10:41:13
To: 2011/05/07 AM10:41:21
ENTER: YES ESC: NO
Press ENTER to start the export; or, press ESC to abort.
If there is no any exportable device connected to the DVR unit, then a warning message will be shown on the screen, as below figure:
No exportable device detected.
Please install the target device/media to the DVR.
Enter: Retry ESC: Exit
4.4.3 Export Event Video
To export event video, follow these steps:
Press SEARCH and play wanted event video. To play event video, refer to section Searching Recorded Video.
After entering the playback mode, press COPY. The “ezBurn” window will display as below figure. The information shown is “read only”. ezBurn confirmation
Data
Selected Device: USB Storage Device
Exported Required Size = 11 MB
2011/05/07
Export Event Info:
Time Ch
AM10:42:35 13
ENTER: YES ESC: NO
Type
Motion
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If there is no any exportable device connected to the DVR unit, a warning message will be shown on the screen
Press ENTER to start the export the whole event video to the connected device; or, press ESC to abort.
4.5 Dome Control
The DVR allows users to control a dome camera by the front panel. In Live mode, users can press CHANNEL key to display the desired dome camera in full screen. To enter Dome Control mode, press the DOME key. To exit Dome
Control mode and return to live mode, press ESC or DOME.
4.5.1 Dome Connection
Follow the steps to install dome cameras.
See Setup Guide for RS-485 port pin definition.
Connect the R+, R- terminals on the dome camera to the D+, D- terminals on the RS-485 port by RS-485 cable respectively. Refer to the connection figure illustrated in Setup Guide.
4.5.2 Dome Protocol Setup
The Dome Protocol item lists the available dome protocols for communicating with dome cameras connected to the DVR. From the Main menu, select
<Camera Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.
Camera Setup
Analog Camera Select
Dome Protocol
Dome ID
Camera Name
Hidden
Adjust Video
Copy Setting
CH01
None
0
CH1
No
To configure dome protocol, select a camera first and set the communications protocol associated with dome camera using the Direction keys and ENTER.
NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and exiting from the menu.
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4.5.3 RS485 Setup
The DVR controls the domes via RS-485 communication protocol. The
RS-485 parameters in the DVR must be set to the same parameters set in dome camera.
Users are allowed to change the RS-485 settings of the DVR. Select
<System Setup> in Main menu, then select <RS485 Setup> from the System
Setup menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.
RS485 Setup
Bits
Stop
Parity
8
1
None
The ID number must match the ID address set by the dome. The Unit ID is in the range of 1 to 255. Note that there cannot be any two devices on the same bus given the same ID address, or a conflict may occur.
NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and exiting from the menu.
4.5.4 Dome Controlling Buttons
After pressed DOME to enter Dome Control mode, a dome control panel will be displayed. The controlling buttons are: Iris Close/Open, Focus Far/Near,
Zoom Out/In, Preset, Live, Pan/Tilt Speed, Direction buttons, and Auto Focus.
The functions are described as below.
Iris Close
Click on it to close the Iris on the dome camera.
Iris Open
Click on it to open the Iris on the dome camera.
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Focus Far
Click on it to focus the lens of selected dome camera at a farther point.
Focus Near
Click on it to focus the lens of selected dome camera at a nearer point.
Zoom Out
Click on it to zoom out the lens of selected dome camera. This function enables users to shrink the current image and a larger viewing area can be displayed.
Zoom In
Click on it to zoom in the lens of selected dome camera. This function enables users to enlarge a certain area.
Preset
This key is used to enter the Dome Preset menu to set up certain position as a preset and go to the predetermined preset positions for viewing.
Live
Click on it to exit Dome Control mode and return to live full-screen viewing mode.
Pan/Tilt Speed
Users can select preferred pan/tilt speed.
Direction Buttons
Click on the buttons to pan and tilt the lens of selected dome camera.
Auto Focus
Click on this button to automatically adjust focus of the dome camera.
The front panel keys can also perform the functions listed above. Please refer to Setup Guide for the graphical illustration of functional keys.
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4.5.5 Set Preset Points
The DVR allows users to set preset positions. The amount of preset points depends on the dome manufacturer.
Follow the steps to set preset points.
Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full-screen.
Then press DOME to enter Dome Control mode. The dome control panel will be displayed.
Use Direction keys to pan/tilt the dome camera to desired position.
Click <Preset> on the dome control panel or press CH1 key to access the
Set/Go Preset function. A numeral keyboard will be displayed as below.
1
4
7
Exit
2
5
8
0
3
6
←
Set Preset
9 Go Preset
Clear Run Tour
Input a desired preset number.
Click on the <Set Preset> button to save the position. Now the preset position is set and ready to be called.
4.5.6 Call Preset Points
Follow the steps to call preset points.
Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full-screen.
Then press DOME to enter Dome Control mode. The dome control panel will be displayed.
Click <Preset> on the dome control panel or press CH1 key to access the
Set/Go Preset function. A numeral keyboard will be displayed.
Input a desired preset number.
Click on the <Go Preset> button to call the preset point. Then the selected dome camera will rotate to the preset position automatically.
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4.5.7 Run Dome Camera Tour
Users can also display dome camera tour setup at the dome camera side.
Follow the steps to run display of dome camera tour.
Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full-screen.
Then press DOME to enter Dome Control mode. The dome control panel will be displayed.
Click <Preset> on the dome control panel or press CH1 key to access the
Set/Go Preset function. A numeral keyboard will be displayed.
Click on the <Run Tour> button to run display of dome camera tour.
Press any Direction keys to end the display of dome camera tour.
4.6 System Log Exportation
In the Configuration setup menu, select <System Log> and a list of system logs will be displayed on the screen. Users can export the system log as a data file to an external storage device. Connect a USB storage device and press COPY to export the system log file to the USB storage device. Note that in the mean time, a digital signature file will also be exported.
Load Factory Default
Import Config
Export Config
System Log
Operation Log
Configuration
No
Off
Also under the Configuration setup menu, set <Operation Log> to <On> and operation logs will start to be recorded in the system log. Alternatively, set to
<Off> and operation logs will not be part of the system log.
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5. Remote Monitoring Software
The remote monitoring software is a remote browser-based software application designed to operate with the DVR products. Using the software, users are allowed to view live and recorded video, and configure the DVRs remotely via a LAN, WAN or Internet on a personal computer.
The connected PC will automatically download the remote monitoring software plug-ins from the DVR when the DVR is connected by entering its IP address in the address bar on the browser.
Due to the setting items are similar to those listed in the DVR’s OSD setup menu, please refer to the sections above for setting configuration of the remote monitoring software.
The tasks can be performed with the remote monitoring software are listed below:
Remote viewing of live/ recorded video
Remote setup of the DVR
Remote control of dome cameras
Alarm notification from the DVR
Up to three connections to one DVR using the remote monitoring software, including the preset “admin” and two other accounts
5.1 Remote Monitoring System Requirements
Items
Personal Computer
Minimum Requirements
Minimum:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo, 2.4 GHz
RAM 1 GB
Recommended:
Intel® Core™2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.4GHZ
RAM 2 GB
Requires 20 MB for software installation
Hard Disk Drive
Operating System
Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
Web Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or above
Monitor Resolution
Minimum 1024 x 768 with 16-bit color
Network Card
10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) operation; must match the network configuration
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5.2 Installation of Software
Refer to the following description to install the remote monitoring software.
5.2.1 Change Internet Settings
The PC operating with the remote monitoring software should be set to accept ActiveX plug-ins. Please follow the steps to set the Internet security settings appropriately.
Before operating the remote monitoring software, please check the IP address of the DVR. To check the IP address, press MENU key on the unit and enter password to access OSD setup menu. Select <System
Setup>, <Network Setup>, then <LAN Setup> to check the IP.
Start the IE; it can be started either by clicking on the desktop icon, or by using the Start menu to access it.
NOTE: Windows IE provides the ActiveX component that is required when using the remote monitoring software.
Select <Tools> from the main menu of the browser, then <Internet
Options>, and then click the <Security> tab.
Select <Trusted sites> and click <Sites> to specify its security setting.
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Uncheck “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone”.
Type the IP address of the unit in field and click <Add> to add this web site to the zone.
Click <OK> to confirm the setting and close Trusted sites dialog.
In the Security Level area, click <Custom Level>. The Security Settings screen is displayed.
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Under <ActiveX controls and plug-ins>, set all items to <Enable> or
<Prompt>.
Click <OK> to apply the setting and close the <Security Settings> screen.
Click <OK> to close Internet Options dialog.
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5.2.2 Install the Remote Monitoring Software
Start the browser to initiate the installation of the remote monitoring software on the PC. The IP address of the DVR can be saved as a Favorites item in the web browser to enable easy access in the future.
NOTE: To prevent from UAC restriction for installation of ActiveX plug-ins, it is recommended to run IE as the administrator.
Start the IE; it can be started either by clicking on the desktop icon, or by using the Start menu to access it.
Enter the IP address of the DVR in the address bar at the top of the browser.
NOTE: Do not enter any leading “0” characters in the address, for example, “192.068.080.006” should be entered as “192.68.80.6”. If the default trigger port 80 is changed into another one, take port 81 for example, the IP address should be entered as “192.68.80.6:81”.
The ActiveX controls and plug-ins dialog will show twice for confirmation; click <Yes> to accept ActiveX plug-ins. The remote monitoring software plug-ins will be downloaded and installed on the PC automatically when the connection is successfully made.
A version check starts to verify whether the remote monitoring software was installed already, and also check if the version is the same as that stored in that particular DVR. This process may take up to 30 seconds.
When the software is completely downloaded and installed, the Login
Screen is now displayed.
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5.2.2.1 Login / Logout
Login using the same accounts setup in the DVR. The authority is also the same as setup in the DVR.
One preset account “admin” and up to two other accounts can access a DVR at the same time. Nevertheless, if the “admin” account is currently accessing the unit’s OSD setup menu via front panel of the unit, then the “admin” account at the remote monitoring site cannot change the settings at the same time. The “admin” account of the DVR has priority.
The following steps demonstrate procedures to view video from remote unit:
Start the remote monitoring software by entering the IP Address of the
DVR in the Address bar of the browser. Alternatively, click on the Favorite entry for the unit (if the IP address of the unit has been set).
Enter the Username and password. The login username and password can be saved to ease future login. The default username and password is
admin / 1234.
Click <OK> to login to the DVR. The process may take a few seconds.
If the connection is made successfully, the main window will display live video of the attached cameras.
If the IE browser is closed, the remote system is logout and disconnected from the DVR at the same time.
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5.2.2.2 Software Upgrades
If a new version of the remote monitoring software is available on the DVR, upgrade will be prompted while accessing the unit. Follow the steps to upgrade the software.
The message as the above figure will be prompted. Click <Yes> to accept version upgrade.
Start the IE again and enter the IP address of the DVR in the Address bar of the browser; or if the unit address is set as a Favorite site, click the
Favorites entry for the unit.
When the software is completely downloaded and installed, the Login
Screen will be displayed.
5.3 Basic Operation
When a DVR is successfully connected, the main window of the remote monitoring software will be displayed. Please refer to the Setup Guide for the graphical illustration of functional items.
The functions on the remote monitoring software will be described in the following sections.
5.3.1 View Live Video
View live video from the cameras attached to the DVR by clicking <Live> button on the main window toolbar. Choose desired display mode – full-screen, 2x2 windows, 3x3 windows, and 4x4 windows – after the live images of the DVR are displayed on the main window. When a dome camera is connected and viewed in single channel full-screen mode, the dome camera control operation can be accessed. To choose desired display mode and to operate dome camera control, refer to the following sections.
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5.3.1.1 Select Display Mode
Choose the number of windows to be displayed on the main window. Click one of the display buttons in MODE section. Available selections are 4, 9 and
16 camera displays. To view certain window in full screen, either double-click on the wanted window, or click on the corresponding CAMERA button.
5.3.1.2 Operate Cameras with Dome Control
The remote monitoring software allows users to control and configure a dome camera remotely.
Click on any CAMERA button displayed with a dome icon to view the camera in full screen. The Dome Control Panel will be displayed on the main window.
The items on the dome control panel are described as follows.
Set Preset (•)
Set Preset is used to set up preset positions. The remote monitoring software allows its user to set up to 255 preset positions according to the allowance of the supported dome cameras.
Use Direction buttons to move dome camera to an appropriate position, and then click the button and choose wanted number from the pull-down list. The preset position is named as the selected number.
Go Preset (•)
Go Preset is used to call the camera preset point, which was set up with the set preset point function. Click and choose a number to call the preset point for viewing.
Auto Focus (A.F.)
Click on it and the focus of the camera will be automatically adjusted to show a clearer image.
Dome ID (ID)
Click for changing the dome ID and protocol. Proper authority is required to access this function.
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Focus +/−
Use these buttons to adjust the camera lens to focus on objects for a clear view. Click on <Focus +> to focus near or <Focus −> to focus far.
Iris +/−
This item is used to open and close the iris to let more or less light into the camera. Click on <Iris +> to open iris or <Iris −> to close iris.
Zoom +/−
Users are allowed to zoom-in or zoom-out using the adjusting buttons.
Zoom-in to enlarge a certain area and zoom-out to view more area.
Direction Button
This button is used to pan and/or tilt the dome camera. Click the arrows in the directions to be viewed.
5.3.2 Instant Recording
The Instant Recording function allows users to record video quickly to the PC.
NOTE: The Audio function is set to OFF as the default setting.
5.3.2.1 Record Video Instantly
Follow the steps to start recording instantly:
Click on the <Instant Recording> button.
Select the destination folder to save the video.
Click on the button again to stop recording.
NOTE: The instant recording video will be saved as *.drv file.
5.3.2.2 Playback Instant Recorded Video
Follow the steps to playback a video recorded by “Instant Recording”.
Click <Play> on main window toolbar and click <Local Playback> tab.
Click <Open> to choose a recorded file.
Click <OK> to start playing the recorded video.
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5.3.3 Playback Video
The remote monitoring software allows users to view recorded video either from the DVR, or from the hard disk drive of the PC
To access the Playback screen, click <Play> button on the main window toolbar. There are three tabs in the Playback screen: <Remote Playback>,
<Local Playback>, and <Verify> tabs. <Remote Playback> allows users to play back from the DVR. <Local Playback> enables users to playback a recorded video file stored on the hard disk drive of the PC. <Verify> is provided for users to authenticate if the exported video is altered.
The DVR continues recording while playing back recorded video on the PC, either remote playback or local playback.
5.3.3.1 Playback Remote Video
To view remote video, click <Play> on the main window toolbar, and then
<Remote Playback> tab. The <Remote Playback> screen will be displayed.
The <From> and <To> in the <Available Record Video> display the date and time from which recorded video is available for playback.
To playback remote video segments, follow these steps:
Choose <Playback> in <Select> field for playback recorded video.
In <Start> field, users can change the date and time either by typing desired numbers directly or using the arrow buttons.
To type directly:
Click on day, month and year of date field respectively, and type the desired numbers directly. Follow above steps to adjust the hour, minute and second of time field.
To use the arrow buttons:
Click on the arrow button next to the date field to display the calendar; then click the left and right arrow at the top of the calendar to change the date.
Use up and down arrow next to the time field to change to the wanted time.
The other way to select date and time is by moving the blue sliding bar.
Click <OK> to start the playback, or click <Close> to abort.
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The other option <Download (.DRV)> in <Select> field enables users to download the video segment of selected date and time to the PC. The selection of time duration is the same as described above. Files downloaded will be in *.drv format.
5.3.3.2 Playback Local *.drv Files
The <Local Playback> tab allows users to playback *.drv video files stored in the PC's hard drive.
Follow below steps to playback a downloaded *.drv file with the remote monitoring software.
Click <Open> and the file selection screen is displayed.
Select the *.drv video file for playback and click <OK>.
Click <OK> in the <Local Playback> Screen to start the playback, or click
<Cancel> to abort.
View the video playback using the Playback controls.
To end the playback, click <Live> to return to live video.
5.3.3.3 Playback Controls
When the local or remote video is being played, the remote monitoring software is in Playback Mode. The playback controls toolbar will emerge on the main window toolbar. The Playback controls and indicators are described as below.
Icon
◄◄
► / ▌▌
Name
Fast Backward /
Step Backward
Description
1. Click to play the recorded video in backward direction. Click repeatedly to select the backward playback speed: 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×.
Play / Pause
2. When playback is paused, click repeatedly to move backward step-by-step.
1. While playing, click to pause the playback.
2. When paused, click to resume the playback.
►►
Fast Forward /
Step Forward
1. Click to play the recorded video in forward direction. Click repeatedly to select the forward playback speed: 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×.
2. When playback is paused, click repeatedly to move forward step-by-step.
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5.3.4 Verify Digital Signature
The digital signature aims to authenticate a video file exported from the unit.
Follow the description to verify the digital signature.
Click <Play> on the main window toolbar.
Click <Verify> tab to display the Verify window.
Click <Browse> to select the *.gpg, *.avi, *.sig files respectively, which belong to the exported video to be authenticated.
Click <Verify> to start verifying digital signature.
The result of verify shows in the <Status Log> field. It returns a GOOD or
BAD signature result. A GOOD signature indicates the exported clip has not been altered.
5.3.5 Search from Event List
Click on the <SEARCH> button, the Event List appears. The List contains information about the alarm events that the unit recorded and saved. Up to
1024 events can be listed in the Event List.
The Event Filter Options on the right will help users to quick search for events with selected conditions, namely By Time, By Channel and By Event Type.
NOTE: For users looking up at the <Text Search> tab, the searching criteria on the right can also be specified for quick access to users’ target recorded videos with text data.
The Event List displays each event by its number, the date and time of the event, the type of the event (including Alarm In, Motion Detection, Video Loss, and Over Speed), and the camera channel where the event occurred.
To view an event video, follow these steps:
Click on the <SEARCH> button in the main window toolbar. The Event
List appears.
Scroll through the Event List and highlight the interested events.
Double-click on the desired event to view the event video.
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5.3.6 Take a Snapshot
Snapshot is a simple screen capture tool. When users click on the
SNAPSHOT button, it will capture the screenshot of the window that is currently showing on the screen. Each click captures one screenshot to be saved as a JPEG file on the desktop. The snapshot file will be named as
“Snapshot-*”.
5.3.7 Health Status
This function verifies the HDD status of the DVR. The information items in the status chart are described as below.
Device Name
This item shows the model name of the HDD.
Int./Ext.
This item indicates whether the HDD is an internal or external device.
Total Size
This item indicates the total size of the HDD.
State
This item indicates whether the HDD is active or non-active.
Temperature
This item indicates the current temperature of the HDD in Celsius degree.
5.3.8 Logout
Users can click on the <LOGOUT> button to make sure the connection is closed between the PC and the DVR. After the PC is completely logout, the IE window will be restarted and the login window will be displayed. Users can just cancel the login and the IE window will be closed automatically.
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5.3.9 Remote Monitoring Software Troubleshooting
What happened if the server requests to upgrade the software every time the
DVR is connected? If the following screen displays repeatedly, please follow the steps to delete the temporary internet files.
Select <Tools> from the main menu of the web browser, then <Internet
Options>, and then click the <General> tab.
Click the <Delete Files> button in the <Temporary Internet Files> field; the
<Delete Files> screen displays as below.
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Appendix A: Recommended HDDs
Refer to the following list for some recommended HDDs to be used in the DVR.
Brand Model Name Model Number Size
Seagate
SV35
SV35
SV35
SV35.5
ST3500411SV
ST31000526SV
ST2000VX002
ST31000525SV
500 GB
1.0 TB
2.0 TB
1.0 TB
HITACHI
Maxtor
Barracuda Green
Barracuda Green
Deskstar
Deskstar
AV-GP
AV-GP
AV-GP
AV-GP
Caviar
Caviar
ST1500DL003
ST2000DL003
HDS721050CLA662
HDS723020BLA642
WD5000AVDS
WD5000AUDX
WD10EVDS
WD20EVDS
WD5000AADS
WD30EZRS
1.5 TB
2.0 TB
500 GB
2.0 TB
500 GB
500 GB
1.0 TB
2.0 TB
500 GB
3.0 TB
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Appendix B: Remote Controller
The operational function keys on the remote control are listed as below figure:
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The keys of the remote control function as the keys of the front panel of the DVR. The only difference between the remote control and the front panel keys is the “DVR SEL” key. The
DVR Selection key is used to switch control between each DVR.
The remote control can be used to control up to 16 DVRs. To setup the remote control, the first thing is to assign a unique DVR Unit ID to each DVR.
Use the front panel of the DVR, and follow this path to change the DVR Unit ID, <Main
Menu> <System Setup> <RS485 Setup> <Unit ID>. Change the DVR Unit ID to any number between 224 and 239, and exit the menu.
The ID Table is listed below for reference.
DVR Unit ID
Remote Control #
224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DVR Unit ID
Remote Control #
232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
After the DVR Unit ID is changed, setup the “DVR SEL” of the remote control. Press “DVR
SEL”, and then press the Remote Control # immediately to select the DVR. For example, assuming the DVR Unit ID is set to 225, press “DVR SEL” and then press “2” immediately.
Now, the remote control will only be able to control the specified DVR. Press “DVR SEL”, and then press the Remote control # to switch between DVRs.
To exit the single DVR Control mode, press “DVR SEL”, and then press “ESC” to do so.
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Appendix C: Setup a DVR behind a Router
This appendix describes how to set up a router if the DVR connects to the internet via a router.
To properly operate a web server, e.g. a DVR, users have to set up both the IP and port of the DVR, which are essential for data and command transmission. The port setting is adjustable in OSD setup menu of the DVR and only one port is needed to do remote operation. Typically and by the default, the DVR operates on port 80, which is well known as the http port. Please make sure that port 80 is not blocked by the ISP. Otherwise, a different available port shall be reset and the setting of the DVR shall be changed.
In case a router or sometimes a DSL modem is in place, the real IP is now assigned to the router instead of the DVR. The DVR is located behind the wall (router) and operates on virtual IP. In most cases, virtual IP starts with 192.168.x.x. The router has two IP: one is real
IP (WAN IP); the other is virtual IP (LAN IP). The virtual IP would be 192.168.x.1. When the remote users want to operate the DVR, they will have to send command to the real IP, i.e. the router. Then the router has to map (forward) the command to the DVR. Thus, it is required to set up the router for port mapping (forwarding) before images from the DVR can be remotely viewed on a PC.
See the router manufacturer's websites for more instructions on port mapping.
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Following is an example of how the router should be set.
Router
(D-Link DI-724P+)
WAN IP: 218.160.54.13
LAN IP: 192.168.0.1
PC
IP: 192.168.0.100
DVR 1
IP: 192.168.0.167
Trigger port: 80
DVR 2
IP: 192.168.0.200
Trigger port: 81
To change the setting of the router, a PC with web browser is required.
Connect to D-Link DI-724P+ from PC via IE. The setup screen will be shown after entering the correct username and password.
Click the <Advanced> tab and follow the steps to set up web port forward to DVR 1.
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A. Select <Enabled> to set up the service.
B. Enter the name of the setting in the Name field: DVR 1.
C. Enter Private IP: 167
D. Choose <TCP> as the Protocol Type.
E. Enter Private Port: 80.
F. Enter Public Port: 80.
G. Click <Always> for the Schedule setting.
H. Click <Apply>.
Click <Continue> to go on when the following screen displays.
Follow the steps to set up web port forward to DVR 2.
A. Click <Enabled> to set up the service.
B. Enter the name of the setting in the Name field: DVR 2.
C. Enter Private IP: 200
D. Choose <TCP> as the Protocol Type.
E. Enter Private Port: 81.
F. Enter Public Port: 81.
G. Click <Always> for the Schedule setting.
H. Click <Apply>.
Now DVR 1 can be connected via http://218.160.54.13:80 and DVR 2 can be connected via http://218.160.54.13:81.
If there are more than one DVR behind the router, repeat the steps for port mapping setting.
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