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INST ALLA TION
DX4700/DX4800 Series
Hybrid Video Recorder
C4675M (2/11)
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Contents Important Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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List of Illustrations 1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3 Back Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Important Notices LEGAL NOTICE SOME PELCO EQUIPMENT CONTAINS, AND THE SOFTWARE ENABLES, AUDIO/VISUAL AND RECORDING CAPABILITIES, THE IMPROPER USE OF WHICH MAY SUBJECT YOU TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES. APPLICABLE LAWS REGARDING THE USE OF SUCH CAPABILITIES VARY BETWEEN JURISDICTIONS AND MAY REQUIRE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT FROM RECORDED SUBJECTS. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR INSURING STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH SUCH LAWS AND FOR STRICT ADHERENCE TO ANY/ALL RIGHTS OF PRIVAC
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OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE This product includes certain open source or other software originated from third parties that is subject to the GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Library/Lesser General Public License (LGPL) and different and/or additional copyright licenses, disclaimers, and notices. The exact terms of GPL, LGPL, and some other licenses are provided to you with this product. Please refer to the exact terms of the GPL and LGPL at http://www.fsf.org (Free Software Foundation) or
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Description DX4700/DX4800 Series H.264 hybrid video recorders (HVRs) bring a new range of performance and capability to the Pelco DX Series product line. The DX4700/DX4800 Series offers a cost-effective solution to expand existing analog systems with megapixel IP recording. And, the ability to ® support two Pelco megapixel IP cameras or Axis cameras, gives new power and flexibility in IP migration. (Due to native display resolution, IP streams can be viewed in standard resolution at the server
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MODELS DX4708DVD 8 channel HVR with DVD; supports up to two audio inputs and outputs; records up to 30 ips on all channels. DX4716DVD 16 channel HVR with DVD; supports up to two audio inputs and outputs; records up to 30 ips on all channels. DX4808DVD 8 channel HVR with DVD; supports up to four audio inputs and two outputs; records up to 30 ips 4CIF on all channels. DX4816DVD 16 channel HVR with DVD; supports up to four audio inputs and two outputs; records up to 30 ips 4CIF on all channels. OPT
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Product Overview Before you install and operate the DX4700/DX4800 Series, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the information in this manual. Make sure the package contains all of the items listed below. PACKAGE CONTENTS Figure 1. Package Contents ì DX4700/DX4800 Hybrid Video Recorder (1 ea.) î AAA Batteries for Remote Control (2 ea.) ï Remote Control (1 ea.) ñ USA Standard Power Cord (1 ea.) ó European Standard Power Cord (1 ea.) r UK Standard Power Cord (1 ea.) s Rack Ears (2 ea.) and Hardwa
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FRONT PANEL The unit’s front panel includes indicators and controls. The controls let you perform most unit functions without the remote control or mouse (refer to Figure 2). For information on using the remote control, refer to Remote Control on page 13. For information on using the mouse and for general unit operation, refer to the DX4700/DX4800 Server Operation/Configuration manual. Figure 2. Front Panel Access Door: Provides access to the power button and optical CD/DVD drive. Channel and
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Selection Control: � Directional Arrows: (Up, down, left, and right) Navigates between the options of the Menu, Options, and Properties panes. � Enter: Selects the highlighted option in the Menu, Option, and Properties panes. Playback Controls: Left Arrow: Provides two functions. � Reverse: Searches recorded video at normal speed. Repeatedly press the button to search recorded video in the reverse direction at 2X, 3X, or 4X the normal speed. � Reverse Skip: Activates when playback is paused. Pr
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Monitor Selection: � Main: Allows you to select the order in which channels are displayed on the VGA or main analog monitor. Use in conjunction with buttons 1 to 8 or 1 to 16 to select which camera input is displayed first on the VGA or main analog monitor. This button performs the same function as the MAIN icon on the GUI toolbar. � VGA monitor selection: If the main video is displayed on the analog monitor, use the MAIN button to switch the display to the VGA monitor. � SPOT: Allows you to
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REAR PANEL Figure 3 shows the connectors on the unit’s rear panel. Figure 3. Back Panel RS-422/RS-485 (compliant) Connector: Provides two RS-422/RS-485 connections (DATA 1 and DATA 2) for interfacing multiple devices Camera Outputs: Eight or sixteen BNC camera outputs Camera Inputs: Eight or sixteen BNC camera inputs Relay Outputs: Four normally open outputs Autoranging AC Power Input: Voltage range from 100 VAC and 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Alarm Inputs: Eight or sixteen normally closed inputs High-Sp
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REMOTE CONTROL The unit’s remote control lets you perform most unit functions without the mouse or front panel controls (refer to Figure 4). For information on using the front panel controls, refer to Front Panel on page 9. For information on using the mouse and for general unit operation, refer to the DX4700/DX4800 Server Operation/Configuration manual. DX4700/DX4800 Figure 4. Remote Control ì PTZ Controls: � PRESET: Assigns the position of the selected camera to a user-specified preset numbe
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ó OSD: Displays the on-screen display (OSD) menu. � Control Bar On/Off: Displays or hides the toolbar. � Video Adjustment: Displays the video adjustment dialog box. � Motion: Displays the motion configuration grid. r ID: Links the remote control to one or many DX4700/DX4800s. For information on setting the IR remote ID on the unit, refer to the DX4700/DX4800 Server Operation/Configuration manual. s LOGIN: Displays the on-screen keyboard if a user is not logged on to system. If a user is logged
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Installation EQUIPMENT PLACEMENT The unit can be placed on any flat surface (desk or table). Rack mounting hardware is provided for mounting the unit in an equipment rack. Position the unit to allow for cable and power cord clearance at the rear of the unit. Be sure that the air flow around the unit is not obstructed. WARNING: Do not place the unit on its side. In this position, the unit is likely to fall over and may cause equipment damage or personal injury. EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS OVERVIEW Fig
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CONNECTING ANALOG CAMERAS DX4708/DX4808 units support up to eight analog cameras and two IP cameras. DX4716/DX4816 units support up to sixteen analog and two IP cameras. Be sure to disconnect power from each camera before connecting it to the unit. Also, use 75-ohm video coaxial cables with BNC connectors to connect the analog cameras to the unit. Refer to Table A for coaxial cable requirements. Table A. Video Coaxial Cable Requirements Cable Type* Maximum Distance RG59/U 229 m (750 ft) RG6/U
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CONNECTING SERIAL PTZ The unit has two RS-485 ports on the rear panel. You can connect multiple PTZ devices in a daisy chain from either port. Be sure to disconnect power from any camera before connecting its data leads to the unit. To connect the data leads from a serial PTZ device to the unit: 1. Using a small screwdriver (or similar tool), push in the TX– wire retainer on the first data port on the terminal block. 2. Insert the RX– data wire from the PTZ device into the TX– retainer. 3. Pus
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CONNECTING ALARM DEVICES The unit provides a numbered terminal block for connecting up to four alarm devices. You can configure alarms for normally open or normally closed operation. For information about configuring alarm inputs, refer to the DX4700/DX4800 Series Server Operation/Configuration manual. To connect an alarm device: 1. Using a small screwdriver (or similar tool), push in the IN wire retainer (1 to 4) on the terminal block. 2. Insert one wire from the alarm device into the retainer
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CONNECTING A RELAY OUTPUT The unit provides a single terminal block for connecting up to four relay devices. The relay output is not configurable; it operates as a normally open circuit. A signal from the relay output will operate the relay device. The maximum relay power rating is 0.3 A at 125 VAC or 1 A at 30 VDC. For information about configuring the relay output, refer to the DX4700/DX4800 Series Server Operation/Configuration manual. NOTE: If the electric current in the relay circuit exce
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CONNECTING USB DEVICES The unit has one high speed USB 2.0 port on the front panel and two high speed USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel. You can use a USB flash drive to upgrade the unit software or to export video. You can use a USB hard disk drive to back up video data. To connect a USB device: 1. Connect a USB cable (not supplied) to one of the USB connectors on the front or rear panel. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to your USB device. The unit automatically recognizes it. CONNECTING A
