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AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X Series
Full-Featured MPEG-4 DVR
User’s Manual
Ver. 1.4
Version 1.4
00-3DG216ASEA4
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User’s Manual 1
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User’s Manual Caution and Preventive Tips • Take care not to drop the unit or subject the unit to major shocks or jolts. • Do not place this unit on an unstable stand, bracket or mount. • This unit is designed for indoor use only. Do not place the unit near water or in other extremely humid conditions. • This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. • Please check the used type of power source before you plug and operate the unit. •
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User’s Manual 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 y
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User’s Manual Table of Content 1. Overview .......................................................................................................................6 1.1 Product Key Features ..........................................................................................6 1.2 Product Application Diagram................................................................................8 2. System Setup.............................................................................
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User’s Manual 4.2.1 Sequence with Main Monitor ..............................................................29 4.2.2 Sequence with Call Monitor................................................................29 4.3 Searching Recorded Video................................................................................30 4.3.1 Searching by Time................................................................................31 4.3.2 Searching by Event ...............................
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User’s Manual 1. Overview The AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series unit 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 CCTV solution. Its outstanding triplex+ operation enables users to view live or playback recorded video, and remote access through network simultaneously, while recording other video, and to view wanted recorded video instantly by entering the time and d
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User’s Manual • Real-time “live display” for each channel • Recording frame rate up to 480 pps (NTSC) / 400pps (PAL) • 2 Channels of audio recording/ playback • Three USB2.0 ports for video clip export and/or backup ® • Easy software upgrade via USB ThumbDrive , DVD+RW, or Internet Remote Application • Up to 4 internal hard disk drives support up to 1TB capacity • Hard disk drive full alarm for noticing • 2X Digital Zoom available in live mode • Export video (AVI & DRV) with au
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User’s Manual 1.2 Product Application Diagram Connect the unit with other devices as shown in the system diagram to complete a video surveillance solution. The figure shows also the expandability and flexibility of this digital recording system. 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 th
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User’s Manual 2.1 Position the Unit Firstly, note to position / mount the AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series unit 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,
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User’s Manual Connecting Short-term Device If you plan to install any short-term devices to the AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series and use them as part of the unit system, such as USB CD-RW, USB Hard Disk Drive, etc. Make sure connecting those devices only during the unit is powered up. Because AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series unit can recognize the external devices only after the power-up process is done completely. 2.4 Rear Panel Connections There are various connectors on the rear panel u
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User’s Manual Camera Looping Plenty of BNC connectors are positioned on the real panel for looping out the video input. LAN Connector (RJ-45) The AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series is capable of networking. The LAN port opens the door of AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series to Ethernet where by the Internet. Power Jack The AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series has an adjustable voltage AC 115 / 230 power connection jack. Before you connect to a power supply, please note that the switch is set to t
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User’s Manual Alarm I/O & RS485 The unit provides an alarm I/O and RS485 port that offers user the flexibility required to connect the unit to the other device. Pin Definition Pin Definition 1 Ground 17 Alarm In 1 2 Normal Close 1 18 Alarm In 2 3 Common Node 1 19 Alarm In 3 4 Normal Open 1 20 Alarm In 4 5 Ground 21 Alarm In 5 6 Normal Close 2 22 Alarm In 6 7 Common Node 2 23 Alarm In 7 8 Normal Open 2 24 Alarm In 8 9 Ground 25 Alarm In 9 10 Normal Close 3 26 Alarm In 10 1
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User’s Manual 3. General System Setup The AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series DVR allows user to access some general operations through the front panel easily. The following subsections introduce the general operations of the unit. The regular displayed OSD information and its displayed positions are shown as following figure. The channel title will be displayed on the top-left side of the window, either in full screen mode or in multiple channel mode. The current operating mode, inc
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User’s Manual Power LED (Green) The LED lit during the period when the correct power is connected to the unit. HDD LED (Yellow) The LED should be lit while the HDD is processing data to or from the connected HDD. Alarm LED (Red) The LED should be lit during an alarm is triggered. Network LED (Green) The LED should be lit when AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series is connected to a network and blink when the data is being transferred. REC LED (Green) The LED should blink while th
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User’s Manual MENU Press the key to call the OSD setup menu. Fast Rewind Under Playback mode, press this key to playback the video backward. Press repeatedly to choose the speed from: 1 ×, 2 ×, 4 ×, 8 ×, 16 ×, and 32 ×, PLAY/STOP Press this key to switch between live image and playback video. NOTE: The video of latest 5 ~ 10 minutes cannot be played back, because the video is still saved in the buffer. FREEZE • Press FREEZE while viewing live image, the live
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User’s Manual If the password protection hasn’t been enabled, press ESC for two second to lock/ unlock the functions of these keys. NOTE: Please go to the menu to enable or disable the password protection. SEARCH In both Playback and Live mode, user can press SEARCH to call the Search menu for searching and playing back recorded video by date and time or events. DOME Press the key to enter dome control mode. Please refer to OSD Menu Setup Guide, Section
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User’s Manual Direction Keys • In Zoom mode, these keys function as Direction keys. • In the OSD setup menu, the Direction keys are used to move the cursor to previous or next fields. To change the value in the selected field, press UP / DOWN keys. ZOOM/ENTER • In OSD menu or selection interface, press the key to make the selection or save settings. • In live full screen view mode, press to view a 2 × zoom image; press it again to return. 3.2 Install HDD to the Unit
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User’s Manual 3.3 Power Up / Down the Unit If you must shut down the AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series for any reason, please use the proper shut down and power up procedures to avoid damaging to your DVR unit. To Power Up the Unit Check the used type of power source before plug in your DVR unit first (the acceptable power input is between AC110V ~AC240V), and turn on the unit using the power switch on the rear panel. The color bar and system checking information will be shown on th
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User’s Manual 3.4 Entering OSD Setup Menu The OSD Main menu contains a list of items that are used to configure the AVE DR16X / AVE DR8X series. To enter the Main menu, press MENU and then enter Administrator or User password. The Password Verification screen displays as follows. Password Verification ________ Press Channel Keys To Enter Password (4-8 Digits) Press ◄ Key To Delete The default passwords are shown in the following table. The same passwords are used for ente
