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Digital Video Recorder
User Manual
CBC V 0.1
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1-1 Safety Warning
3 1-2 Features
4 1-3 Specifications
... 5 2. Installation 2-1 Package contents
. 6 2-2 Connection
. 6 2-3 RS232 Remote protocol
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8 3. Configuration 3-1 Install HDD
8 3-2 Front panel keypad
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1. Introduction We thank you for choosing this high quality Digital Video Recorder. The DVR converts analog NTSC or PAL video to digital images and records them on a removable hard disk drive. Digitally recorded video has several advantages over analog video recorded on tape. There is no need to adjust tracking. Digital video can be indexed by time schedule or events, and you can instantly view video after selecting the time or event. You can freeze frames, fast-forward, fast-reverse, slow
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1.2 Features 1.2.1 Replace traditional Time-Lapse VCR. Compatible with most multiplexer and quad processors. 1.2.2 Compatible with NTSC / PAL 1.2.3 Record speed options: NTSC : Maximum 60 Images / second, minimum 1 Image / second PAL : Maximum 50 Images / second, Minimum 1 Image / second 1.2.4 Recording quality selection Recording video quality and resolution for Best / High / Normal / Basic 1.2.5 Quick search modes Search video by Time, Event, or Alarm List 1.2.6 Fast forwa
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1.3 Specifications VIDEO FORMAT NTSC / EIA or PAL / CCIR HDD STORAGE IDE type, UTMA 66 above, 1 removable HDD supported RECORD MODE Manual / Alarm / External / Timer PLAYBACK SEARCHING Date & Time / Event / Alarm searching RS232 Yes O.S.D. (On Screen Display) Yes SECURITY Password protection VIDEO INPUT 1 video input, composite 1 Vp-p / 75ohm (BNC) VIDEO OUTPUT 1 video output , composite 1 Vp-p/75ohm (BNC) VIDEO RESOLUTION 720 x 576 (PAL), 720 x 486 (NTSC) VIDEO COMPRESSION Wavele
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2. Installation 2.1 Package contents The package contents including the following items. ! Single channel Digital Video Recorder ! HDD cartridge ! Key for cartridge (In HDD cartridge) ! Power cord ! User manual ! Rack mounting kit 2.2 Connection 2.2.1 Connect with single camera Main Monitor Video Camera 1 Alarm Sensor VIDEO OUT Alarm Input PC VIDEO IN RS232 6
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2.2.2 Connect with Multiplexer Video Camera Main Monitor . . . . 16 21 Alarm .. . . Sensor Alarm Input PC RS232 GND VCR OUT Video In Video Out VCR IN DVR 2.3 RS232 Remote Protocol You can use the PC key board to simulate DVR key pad. DATA: REMOTE PROTOCOL using 8 bit data 1 start bit 1stop bit ACT COH ID FUNCTION STOP (FFH) (7FH) FUNCTION CODE ASCII FUNCTION CODE ASCII MENU 0x4D M DOWN / STOP 0x4E N ENT
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3.1.1 Remove drive carrier from receiving frame by raise the inner rack handle, then slide carrier out 3.1.2 Raise the handle, then bending the open clip to release the cover hook, to slide out top cover 3.1.2 Function Settings and Operation 3.1.2.1 Power Indicator and HDD Access indicator When power is turned on, the indicator will displays the following Item Indicator Power Indicator Green LED HDD Access Indicator Yellow LED 3.1.3 Key lock A P
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IPS 60 30 15 8 4 2 1 Best 12hr 24hr 48hr 90hr 180hr 360hr 720hr Record High 15hr 30hr 60hr 112.5hr 225hr 450hr 900hr Quality Normal 24hr 48hr 96hr 180hr 360hr 720hr 1440hr Basic 40hr 80hr 160hr 300hr 600hr 1200hr 2400hr HDD Type 120GB PAL SYSTEM IPS 50 25 12 6 3 2 1 Best 12hr 24hr 50hr 101hr 203hr 304hr 608hr Record High 15hr 30hr 63hr 127hr 253hr 380hr 760hr Quality Normal 24hr 49hr 101hr 203hr 405hr 608hr 122hr Basic 41hr 81hr 168hr 338hr 675hr 1013hr 2025hr HDD Type 120G
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HDD HDD FULL TIMER ALARM MENU ENTER SEARCH SLOW REW FF PAUSE STOP PLAY REC POWER 1. Install HDD This device comes with a removable hard disk drive tray. Before turning on this device, you must install hard disk drive (not including in standard (package), and make it ready to operate. 2. MENU Press MENU to enter main menu operation mode, and press administrator password (default:0000) to access main menu. 3. ENTER Press ENTER for confirmation. 4. SEARCH Press SEARCH for
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(1) HDD : HDD is activated (2) HDD FULL HDD is full (3) ALARM When Alarm Enable : Yes (when alarm is triggered, the led is flashing) (4) TIMER When Timer Enable : Yes (5) PLAY Play operation (6) REC Recording operation 3.3 Back panel connection VIDEO IN POWER ALARM VIDEO OUT 1. VIDEO IN Connect to video source, such as quad, multiplexer, or camera. 2. VIDEO OUT Connect to monitor, if no operation with quad or multiplexex, as Fig Connect to video input of quad, mult
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9 pin com port PIN 1. RS232-TX : RS-232 DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard, using RS-232 serial communications signals. PIN 2. RS232-RX : RS-232 DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard, using RS-232 serial communications signals. PIN 3. VIDEO LOSS When video loss happen, it will send a signal to trigger another accessory. This pin outpu
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PIN 4. SWITCH OUT Connect to VCR trigger recording terminal of multiplexer, in order to synchronize recording signals. The default mode is falling (Negative) Edge. PIN 5. ERROR OUT When HDD errors happen, this pin will send a signal out. This pin become Low when HDD errors happen. The normal operation remains High PIN 6. REC START This pin can accept the external trigger signal to activate record mode from external device. When the external signal turn to Lo
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been triggered, signal becomes Low, and it will stop all alarm activities. Under normal operation, signal remains High. PIN 14. ALARM INPUT To connect wire from ALARM INPUT ( PIN 14 ) to GND ( PIN 9 ) connector, DVR will start recording and buzzer will be on. When alarm has been triggered, signal becomes Low, and it will stop all alarm activities. Under normal operation, signal remains High. PIN 15. COM Under normal operation COM connect with NC and disconnect with NO. But when
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To press MENU to enter main menu. You will need to enter password to access main menu. To press ◄ ► to move digit, and to press ▲ ▼ to select number. To press ENTER button to confirm password. Password : 0000 Ex.: Password : 0000 (Default : 0000) After keying in correct password, and confirm by pressing ENTER button, screen will show (Menu) ► Timer following options. Record Timer ------- Scheduling Record Alarm Record ------- R
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On : Buzzer On Off : Buzzer Off 3.5.1.4 Press Menu to exit and confirm current operation. 3.5.1.5 Press again Menu to exit and close System Setup mode. 3.5.2 HDD Overwrite setup 3.5.2.1 Press ▲ ▼ to choose HDD Overwrite 3.5.2.2 Press Enter to confirm HDD Overwrite. 3.5.2.3 Press ▲ ▼ to choose HDD Overwrite : Yes / No Yes : Turn HDD Overwrite on. When Disk Full DVR will over write Disk. No : Turn auto reverse off . When Disk Full DVR will stop recording. 3.5.2.4 Press
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3.5.5.2 Press Enter to confirm system Time: 22:38:29 setup. 3.5.5.3 Press ▲ ▼ to choose number, and press ◄ ► to move digit location Time: 22:38:29 HH:MM:SS; Hour, Minute, Second 3.5.5.4 Press Menu to exit and confirm current operation. 3.5.5.5 Press again Menu to exit and close System Setup mode 3.5.6 New Password : xxxx setup: (Default password : 0000) 3.5.6.1 Press ▲ ▼ to choose new password : xxxx setup. 3.5.6.2 Press Enter to confirm new password : xxxx setup
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But Date / Time & Password setup will not be changed. (System) ► Buzzer : On HDD Overwrite : No Date Display : Y- M - D Date : 2002-JUL-14(SUN) Time : 22:38:29 New Password : xxxx Clear HDD : No. System Reset : No. No : Confirm not to System Reset 3.5.8.4 Press Menu to exit and confirm current operation. 3.5.8.5 Press again Menu to exit and close System Setup mode. Note: If operation without any action until 60 seconds, it will close
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Press ▲ ▼ to choose item. (Menu) ►Timer ► Timer Record Record Alarm Alarm Remote Remote System System Event Event (Timer) To choose Timer item, and press ENTER button Day Start End IPS to confirm Timer Record setup mode. It will be Daily 00:00 00:00 Off Daily 00:00 00:00 Off shown as right screen Daily 00:00 00:00 Off Daily 00:00 00:00 Off Daily
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Press ▲ ▼ to choose options of NTSC : 1,2, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60 / PAL : 1,2, 3, 6, 12, 25, 50 / OFF: for not activated. * Record Quality : Best / High / Normal / Basic according Menu Record setup. * Record format : Fields / Frames according Menu Record setup. 3.6.2.6 Press Menu to confirm current operation, and enter to next Timer Record setup. 3.6.2.7 Press ▲▼ move location to Timer Enable Yes or No setup Yes : To confirm Timer Enable Scheduling Timer Record function No : To confir
