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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DSR-3716PA
DSR-3709PA
Digital Video Recorder
with Multiplexer Function
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Before installing and using this unit,
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DSR-3716PA
DSR-3709PA
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English Table of Contents Searching for recorded video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Foreword A Alarm search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 B Alarm thumbnail search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 These must be followed for safety reasons . . . . . . . . 3 b Viewing pre-alarm video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Follow the points outlined below f
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Table of Contents B Recording area menu description. . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 E Network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 b Verifying the capacity of the recording areas. . . . 43 E-1 Network password modification . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 B-1 Changing the normal recording area F RS-485 settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 and the alarm recording area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 G Camera control settings . . . . . . . . . . .
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English Safety precautions These must be followed for safety reasons Warning b Do not use if the unit emits smoke, or b Do not use during thunder/thunder storms. while abnormal sounds and smells Do not use during thunder/thunder storms. are detected. Never make contact with the connection Remove the power cable. This may cause electrocution. cable from the Using in an abnormal condition may cause outlet. Contact prohibited electrocution and fires. Immediately remove the power cable from t
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Safety precautions Caution b Delivery and portability b Do not expose to extreme temperatures or temperature variations. Never move this unit while the power is turned on. Do not place in areas where the unit will Remove the power be exposed to extreme temperatures (±10 Remove the power cable from the outlet, cable from the outlet. degrees Centigrade per hour) or moisture confirm that the connection cable has Prohibited changes. been removed, and store in original packaging before
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English Safety precautions Follow the points outlined below for proper use b Hard disk This unit is loaded with a hard disk drive. Stored data on this unit may be damaged/lost through hard-disk breakdowns caused by shock/vibration. Follow the items outlined below when placing, transporting, and operating this unit. Warning Warning G This unit is designed to be positioned horizontally. G Inspecting for abnormalities in the hard disk drive and Do not position vertically. the cooling fan G Do not
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Safety precautions bBack up battery bMaintaining this unit A lithium battery (fixed) is built into this unit. Supplying Turn the power off and remove the power cable from power for more than 48 hours after setting the date and the outlet. time will allow the internal power source to sustain the Wipe away dust using a soft cloth. set time for 7 days. When the stains are hard to remove... The battery is expected to last for approximately 5 years if the unit is used regularly. Soak the cloth
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English Main Features Accessories b This digital video recorder (DVR) can record video Check that you have all the parts shown below. from surveillance cameras to its internal hard disk, Quick Guide and it can display the video on a screen split into Instruction Manual (Digital Video Recorder) sixteen, thirteen, nine, six or four fields, both during Manual for Remote Operation using a Network recording, and playback. Connection The DSR-3709PA can split the screen into nine, six or four
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Names and functions of parts (front panel) DSR-3716PA 1 2 345 6 7 8 9 FGHIJ 1 Power indicator (POWER) 7 Audio output terminal (AUDIO OUT) On: The power cord at the rear panel of the DVR is The audio output is the same as that of the rear panel inserted in the outlet. AUDIO OUT terminal. Off: The power cord on the rear panel of the DVR is not 8 Video output terminal (VIDEO OUT) inserted in the outlet. The video output is the same as that of the rear panel Fast blinking: Hard disk error. MAIN M
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English Names and functions of parts (front panel) K LM N Y X X 12 Open Pull out Front O P Q 2 R Insert 3Fold down 2Lift and (lock) push ST U V W K Menu button and indicator (MENU) T Timer-controlled recording button and indicator (TIMER) On: The menu is displayed. On: Timer-controlled recording or standby. Off: The EXIT/OSD button is pressed. Off: When pressed again (cancel) L Exit/Operation screen display button and indicator (EXIT/OSD) U Alarm buttons ( ALARM ) On1: Switching from the main
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CLOCK OUT CLOCK IN NON REC OUT EXIT TIMER IN SERIES OUT SERIES IN ALARM FULL FULL WARNING OUT ALARM RESET ALARM OUT Names and functions of parts (rear panel) Basic connections 3 Video input terminal (VIDEO IN) 1 Clear button (ALL RESET) Press to reset the clocks connected to the digital video Connect SANYO protocol cameras (dome or zoom) or generic recorder to their initial values. cameras to these terminals. ALL Dome camera (sold separately) RESET 2 Video output terminal (VIDEO OUT) To output
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English CLOCK OUT CLOCK IN NON REC OUT EXIT TIMER IN SERIES OUT SERIES IN ALARM FULL FULL WARNING OUT ALARM RESET ALARM OUT Names and functions of parts (rear panel) Alarm and RS-485 connections 1 Alarm input terminals (ALARM IN) 2 Sensor alarm output terminals Connecting a switch or security sensor etc. to the terminal of the (SENSOR ALARM OUT) DVR allows the detection of the intrusion of outsiders when doors This terminal is used to output the signals listed below etc. are opened and close
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CLOCK OUT CLOCK IN CLOCK OUT CLOCK IN CLOCK OUT CLOCK IN NON REC OUT EXIT TIMER IN SERIES OUT SERIES IN ALARM FULL FULL WARNING OUT ALARM RESET ALARM OUT NON REC OUT EXIT TIMER IN SERIES OUT SERIES IN ALARM FULL FULL WARNING OUT ALARM RESET ALARM OUT SERIES IN ALARM FULL FULL WARNING OUT ALARM RESET ALARM OUT Names and functions of parts (rear panel) Control terminals (CONTROL) This DVR can be remotely controlled when a remote-control circuit (R1, R2, C) similar to that shown below is connected
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English Preparing for use Turn on the power of the DVR Language, clock settings Connect the supplied power cable. Press the MENU button and turn the S-dial 1 1 clockwise 3 times. The power indicator turns on, and the monitor displays the "PLEASE SET THE CLOCK !" message. "ENGLISH" starts blinking. The DVR performs playbacks or searches based on the MENU recording date and time. Select the LANGUAGE/ 1.INITIAL SET -> CLOCK SET using the INITIAL
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Preparing for use Operation display The operation display shows information necessary for Changing the position of the operation display operation, such as the date, time and video quality. The Whenever the EXIT/OSD button is pressed, the position of operation display can be hidden. the operation display changes. 12 34567 8 EXIT/OSD 01-01-06 00:00:00 REC REPEAT EN A ALARM 0000 (Hidden) 0 02 02 02 F9 1 Date display 7 Recording type 01-01-06 (day, month, year): Do not forget to set the
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English Viewing live video using various multi screens Switching to another full-screen video Enlarging an image in multi-screen mode Press the camera selection button (example 2, 9) of the desired camera. Press the PLUS button. 1 The video from Camera 2, then the video from Camera 9 are One camera image is displayed enlarged. displayed. PLUS (Multi-16 mode) 01 02 03 04 03 04 01 07 08 07 08 05 06 02 09 09 10 11 12 12 09 10 11 12 12 2 9 13 14 15 16 16 13 14 15 (Multi-9 mode) ☞ Refer to P20 for
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Viewing live video using various multi screens Automatic screen scrolling Viewing on the monitor connected to the MON2 terminal A Automatic full-screen scrolling Connect a monitor to the MON2 terminal on the rear panel. Press the SEQUENCE button. The display is full-screen only. (P10) The live surveillance video scrolls through the cameras in the While the main monitor is used in split-screen mode, the order of the camera numbers. monitor 2 connected to the MON2 terminal can be used to To s
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English Recording video to the hard disk The internal hard disk is automatically formatted with Normal recording recording area, normal recording, recording conditions, (normal recording area) etc. Before starting recording, verify the recordable duration for normal recording. The formatting can be Video from all cameras connected to the video input terminals modified using "Recording settings". (P39) of the DVR can be recorded with one touch of a button. Press the REC/STOP button during s
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(Normal recording area) Viewing recorded video This DVR can play video that has already been recorded or Full-screen viewing currently being recorded in the normal recording area (by normal or timer-controlled recording). Press the PLAY/STOP button. 1 Normal recording area Video stored in the normal recording area is played back from the starting point of recording. The " " symbol appears in the operation display area. 26-10-06 09:30:00 REC REPEAT EN A ARCHIV 0001 PLAY/STOP (Hard disk recor
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English Viewing recorded video Changing the playback speed Viewing still images The corresponding symbol ( , ...) appears in the Press the STILL button during playback. operation display area for each of these operations. The image is paused. The " " symbol appears in the Audio will not be played when changing the playback speed. operation display area. Press the STILL button once again, to return to normal A Fast-forward/Slow playback playback. 26-10-06 09:30:00 REC REPEAT EN A ALARM 0000 S
