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4-Channel Digital Video Recorder WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
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User’s Manual Important Safeguards 12. Servicing 1. Read Instructions Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the to qualified service personnel. appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions 13. Damage requiring Service The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to reference. qualified service per
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4-Channel Digital Video Recorder Table of Contents Chapter 1 — Introduction ..................................................................................1 Features ..........................................................................................................1 Technical Overview .......................................................................................2 Chapter 2 — Installation ...............................................................................
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User’s Manual Normal Setup Screen...................................................................................14 System Information....................................................................................14 Date/Time Setup........................................................................................17 System Check Screen ...............................................................................20 Storage Screen.................................................
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4-Channel Digital Video Recorder Load / Save Setup .....................................................................................59 Clear All Data.............................................................................................59 Chapter 4 — Operation ....................................................................................61 Turning on the Power ..................................................................................61 Live Monitoring .............
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User’s Manual List of Illustrations Figure 1 — Typical DVR installation...........................................................................................1 Figure 2 — DVR rear panel. .......................................................................................................3 Figure 3 — Video input connectors. ...........................................................................................3 Figure 4 — Video Loop Through connectors...........................
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4-Channel Digital Video Recorder Figure 50 — Alarm In Event Action (Record) setup screen......................................................36 Figure 51 — Alarm In Event Action (Alarm Out) setup screen.................................................37 Figure 52 — Alarm In Event Action (Notify) setup screen........................................................37 Figure 53 — Motion Detector Event Action (Record) setup screen. ........................................38 Figure 54 — Motion
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Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Chapter 1 — Introduction Features Your color digital video recorder (DVR) provides recording capabilities for 4 camera inputs. It provides exceptional picture quality in both live and playback modes, and offers the following features: 4 Composite Input Connectors Compatible with Color (NTSC or PAL) and B&W (CCIR and EIA-170) Video Sources Multiple Search Engines (Date/Time, Calendar, Event) Records up to 120 NTSC Images per Second (100 PA
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User’s Manual Technical Overview Your DVR can replace both a time-lapse VCR and a multiplexer in a security installation. However, it has many features that make it much more powerful and easier to use than even the most advanced VCR. The DVR converts analog NTSC or PAL video to digital images and records them on a hard disk drive. Using a hard disk drive allows you to access recorded video almost instantaneously; there is no need to rewind tape. The technology also allows you to v
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Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Chapter 2 — Installation Package Contents The package contains the following: Digital Video Recorder Power Cord User’s Manual (This Document) Remote Operation Software CD and User’s Manual Infrared Remote Control Required Installation Tools No special tools are required to install the DVR. Refer to the installation manuals for the other items that make up part of your system. Figure 2 — DVR rear panel. Connecting the
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User’s Manual Connecting the Loop Through Video Figure 4 — Video Loop Through connectors. If you would like to connect your video source to another device, you can use the Loop BNC connectors. NOTE: The Loop BNC connectors are auto terminated. Do NOT connect a cable to the Loop BNC unless it is connected to another terminated device because it will cause poor quality video. Connecting Audio NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if local laws and regulatio
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Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder NOTE: You cannot use spot monitor output and VGA output at the same time. NOTE: Set the CVBS or VGA selector switch before turning on the DVR. You cannot change the setting while the unit is running. Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Spot Monitor Figure 7 — Video Out connectors. Connect the SPOT monitor to the Video Out connector. NOTE: For SPOT monitor Output, set the CVBS/VGA selector switch to the CVBS. Connecting the
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User’s Manual AI 1 to 4 (Alarm In) You can use external devices to signal the DVR to react to events. Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the AI (Alarm In) and GND (Ground) connectors. The threshold voltage for NC (Normally Closed) is above 4.3V and should be stable at least 0.5 seconds to be detected. For NO (Normally Open), the threshold voltage is below 0.3V. See Chapter 3 — Configuration for configuring alarm input. GND (Ground) Connect the ground side of the
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Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Connecting to the RS-232C Port Figure 12 — RS-232C connector. An RS-232C port is provided to connect an external modem for remote monitoring, configuration and software upgrades, text input, and to connect a remote control keyboard. Use a modem cable with a DB-9S (female) connector to connect to the DVR. See Chapter 3 — Configuration for configuring the modem. NOTE: The DVR is not supplied with a modem cable, and many modems are not supplie
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User’s Manual Connecting to the USB Port Figure 14 — USB connector. A USB port on the front panel is provided to connect external hard disk drives, CD-RW drives or flash drives for archiving video. Position the external hard disk drive close enough to the DVR so that you can make the cable connections, usually less than 6 feet. Use the USB cable provided with the hard disk drive or CD-RW to connect it to the DVR. See Chapter 4 — Operation for archiving video to an external
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Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Chapter 3 — Configuration NOTE: Your DVR should be completely installed before proceeding. Refer to Chapter 2 — Installation. Front Panel Controls Figure 16 — DVR front panel. Many of the buttons on the front panel have multiple functions. The following describes each button and control. Take a few minutes to review the descriptions. You will use these to initially set up your DVR and for daily operations. NOTE: A separate Alar
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User’s Manual Panic Button Pressing the PANIC button activates panic recording, so the DVR will record video regardless of the time-lapse or event recording schedule. Press the button again to release the panic recording. NOTE: When the DVR is in the Panic recording mode, the REC LED flickers and displays on each camera screen. Camera Buttons (1 to 4) Pressing the individual camera buttons will cause the selected camera to display full screen. They are used to enter password
