4-Camera Day/Night H.264 Security System Quick Installation and Setup Guide Products: PDC1000, PDC1000LCD PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR SYSTEM, and always follow the instructions for safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.
Revision History Date Reason for Change 10/18/10 Initial release. 3/30/11 Includes iPhone® software. 1/12/12 Includes updated system software. CAUTION Operate this system only in environments where the temperature and humidity is within the recommended range. Operation in temperatures or at humidity levels outside the recommended range may cause electric shock and shorten the life of the product. Refer to the specifications for each system component for more information.
Table of Contents SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 SECTION 5 SECTION 6 Systems Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 About this document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Getting Started: Unpacking the Equipment. . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 7 SECTION 8 iv 6.4 Remote window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 6.5 Local setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 6.6 Logout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 9 APPENDIX A APPENDIX B APPENDIX C APPENDIX D 8.4.4 Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 8.4.5 Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 8.4.6 Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW SECTION 1 Systems Overview Congratulations on purchasing your 4-Camera Day/Night H.264 Security System! Your system includes: • 4 – weatherproof 65’ day/night-vision color cameras. These cameras use the latest technology no-dye infrared (IR) LED contrast-filtered glass to eliminate all IR bounceback, one of the common problems with IR cameras, giving you a clear view under any lighting conditions.
SECTION 2: GETTING STARTED: UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT SECTION 2 Getting Started: Unpacking the Equipment Your system includes: • • • • • • • • • 1 – 4 channel H.
SECTION 2: GETTING STARTED: UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT • • A display device and cabling to connect it to the DVR. The DVR will connect directly to a VGA video monitor, or to a TV with a BNC to RCA adapter and RCA cable. The display device is usually needed only for system setup. It can be disconnected when the DVR is networked for access across a LAN or Internet. Uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This device is used to ensure system stability during voltage surges, sags, and outages.
SECTION 3: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM SECTION 3 Installing Your System 3.1 Camera installation Your CFC6042IR camera is a precision instrument that will provide years of quality service when used properly. Included with each camera is: • • An adjustable mounting bracket that can be attached to either the bottom or back of the camera. 60’ video and power cable Adjustable Sun Shield IR Array Lens Light Level Sensor Mounting Bracket Assembly Lock Nuts Mounting Plate 3.1.
SECTION 3: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM About weatherproof cameras Weatherproof cameras can be mounted in any open area, such as on a telephone pole or on the side of a building. However, for best results, we recommend you mount your cameras in a sheltered area, such as under the eave or roof of a building. Point the camera in the direction you wish to observe.
SECTION 3: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM 6. Point the camera at your surveillance target, then tighten the lock nuts to hold it in place. (Note: The direction the camera is pointing may need correction when video from the camera is observed.) 7. Route the camera drop cable through the hole drilled for it in the mounting surface, if used.
SECTION 3: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM 3.2.1 Controls and connectors DVR Front Panel CH1 .. CH4 Camera Select Single/Multi Camera Display Toggle Menu Escape Enter Record Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control Backup Play/Pause Button Usage o/ Toggles between single camera, multi-camera display. CH1 .. CH4 Used to select the camera on channel 1, 2, 3, or 4. Enter Press to confirm a menu choice. Infrared Sensor Sensor for the remote control. MENU Opens the main menu window ESC Press to exit any active window.
SECTION 3: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM DVR Backpanel IN1 - IN4 Audio In USB CH1 - CH4 Video In Audio Out Main Out (BNC) Main Out (VGA) LAN Power Alarm In/Out, RS422/RS485 Connections Power DC 12V Connector Usage USB - MOUSE Use these USB ports to connect a mouse, or a backup device such as a flash drive or DVD recorder. AUDIO OUT Audio output from channel AUDIO IN channels 1, 2, 3, or 4. IN1 .. IN4 AUDIO IN RCA audio input to audio channels 1, 2, 3, and 4. CH1 ..
SECTION 3: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM Uninterruptible power supplies It is strongly suggested that power to the system be routed through an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). These devices will keep your security system running through most power outages, in addition to providing excellent surge and sag protection. The UPS should support your video recorder and all cameras to ensure normal operation during abnormal power conditions. 3.
SECTION 3: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM 1. Connect the system mouse to the USB connector labeled MOUSE. 2. Connect the camera video signal cables (BNC connectors) to the VIDEO IN CH1 to CH4 connectors 3. Connect a display device to the DVR. If using a VGA monitor for a display, connect it to the VGA MAIN OUT connector. If using the BNC MAIN OUT connector to drive a display such as a TV, attach the appropriate cables between the BNC MAIN OUT and your display device. 4.
SECTION 4: DVR SETUP SECTION 4 DVR Setup Setting up your DVR includes logging into your DVR, setting the clock, setting administrator and user account passwords, and setting up scheduled and/or automated motion recording. 4.1 Login to the DVR Two access accounts are preset in your system: Admin and user1. With the Admin login, you can make configuration changes to the system, create user accounts and passwords, and control the privileges allotted to each account.
SECTION 4: DVR SETUP Confirm entry 3. Click the q icons to the right of the User Name field parameter field and select Admin. To make configuration changes to the system, you must login to the Admin account. 4. Using the mouse, click the entry field on the PASSWORD line, then click the number buttons that appear to enter the account password. For example, to enter the default Admin password, 888888, click the “8” button six times. 5.
SECTION 4: DVR SETUP Manual Record / System Settings Stop Manual Record Play Auto Sequence Keylock Mute On/Off PTZ Advance EZoom Tool Bar 5. Click the Settings button on the Tool Bar. 4.2.1 Setting the screen language and video system format 1. In the Settings window SYSTEM tab, click the q icon at the right end of the LANGUAGE line. Select (click) the screen language you prefer from the dropdown list. 2.
SECTION 4: DVR SETUP 2. Click the q icon at the right end of the DATE FORMAT line. Select the format you prefer: MM/DD/YY, YY-MM-DD, or DD-MM-YY. 3. Click the entry on the DATE line. Click the t or u icons to highlight a digit of the date, then click the number value of the digit To complete the entry and close the virtual keyboard, click the = button. 4. Click the q icon at the right end of the TIME FORMAT line. Select the format you prefer: 12 hour or 24 hour. 5. Click the entry on the TIME line.
SECTION 4: DVR SETUP 4.2.2 Change the Admin and user1 passwords Changing the default Admin and user1 account passwords from their initial (default) value adds security to your system. The factory default account names and their passwords are: Admin: user1: 888888 666666 To change these passwords: 1. With the system powered on, right click twice on the desktop or press the menu button on the front panel twice, then log into the system as the Admin (if a password login is required). 2.
SECTION 4: DVR SETUP 3. Click the q icon at the right end of the USER NAME line. From the dropdown list, select Admin. 4. Click the OLD PASSWORD entry field, then enter the current Admin password using the virtual keyboard. 5. Enter both the NEW PASSWORD and CONFIRM PASSWORD fields with a different password. Passwords cannot be more than 6 digits in length. 6. Click the confirm icon ( a) in the lower right corner of the screen, then click the Confirm button in the Note window. 7.
SECTION 4: DVR SETUP 8. Click the q icon at the right end of the USERS line. From the dropdown list, select the name of the user you just created. 9. Click the OPT checkboxes to assign permissions to the new user. 10. Click the confirm icon ( a) in the lower right corner of the screen, then click the Confirm button in the Note window. 11. Press the MENU button on the front panel to return to the USER MANAGEMENT window, then press the MENU button again to return to the SETTINGS window SYSTEM tab. 4.
SECTION 4: DVR SETUP —— —— Overwrite: Recordings on the HDD are overwritten when the HDD becomes full. The oldest recording is overwritten first. 1 HOUR .. 90 DAYS: Recordings are overwritten when older than the time selected. 3. Click the confirm icon ( a) in the lower right corner of the screen, then click the Confirm button in the Note window. 4. Press the MENU button on the front panel or click on the desktop to return to the SYSTEM tab. 4.
SECTION 4: DVR SETUP 7. Click the q icon at the right end of the FRAME RATE line. From the dropdown list, select a number between 1 and 30 (frames per second). The higher the frame rate (30 fps), the smoother the video motion. However, higher frame rates consume storage space faster. 8. Click the q icon at the right end of the PACKTIME line. From the dropdown list, select either 15, 30, 45, or 60 (minutes). Packtime is the time length of video file segments that are off-loaded (backed up). 9.
SECTION 4: DVR SETUP In the example above, NORMAL recording was scheduled for Monday through Friday between 7 AM and 6 PM. MD recording was scheduled for Monday through Friday between 4 AM and 7 AM and between 6 PM and 9 PM, and on Saturday and Sunday between 4 AM and 9 PM. 14. Click the confirm icon ( a) in the lower right corner of the screen, then click the Confirm button in the Note window. 15.
SECTION 4: DVR SETUP 5. Click the q icon at the right end of the POSITION line. The position option selects where the camera channel NAME appears on the live display. Choose one of the flowing: U-L (upper left), D-L (lower left), U-R (upper right), or D-R (lower right). 6. Click the q icon at the right end of the LIVE line. In the dropdown list, select ON (to view video from the camera on the Live screen), or OFF. 7. On the COLOR line, click the >> icon to open the COLOR SETUP window.
SECTION 4: DVR SETUP 4. Click the q icon at the right end of the VGA line. Select one of the options: 1024 x 768 or 1280 x 1024. NOTE: Changing this setting from the current value will cause a DVR restart. 5. Click the entry field on the SEQUENTIAL TIME line, then enter a number between 1 and 300 (seconds). This option sets the pause duration when sequentially displaying the live video from each camera in full screen.
SECTION 4: DVR SETUP Privacy Blocks After the block is created, it can be repositioned by dragging it with a mouse. To remove a block, double click on it. 4. Right click anywhere on the desktop to return to the VIDEO SETUP menu. 5. Click the confirm icon ( a) in the lower right corner of the screen, then click the Confirm button in the Note window. 6. Repeat this procedure for the other camera channels, if necessary. 4.
SECTION 4: DVR SETUP 2. Click the ALARM tab to open the ALARM settings menu. 3. Click the q icon at the right end of the DURATION line. From the dropdown list, select either 30 SEC .. 5 MIN. This option sets the recording time length after an alarm recording is activated. 4. Click the q icon at the right end of the BUZZER line. From the dropdown list, select either OFF, or 5 SEC .. 60 SEC. This option sets the buzzer sounding time when the alarm is triggered. 5.
SECTION 4: DVR SETUP 8. Click the checkbox to the right of the HDD LOSS label to enable this alarm. When the HDD is not available, this feature will sound the buzzer and place the on the desktop. 9. Click the checkbox to the right of the VIDEO LOSS label to enable this alarm. When a video signal from a channel is not detected, this feature will sound the buzzer and place the Video Loss label in the channel LIVE view window. 10.
SECTION 4: DVR SETUP 5. Click the >> icon on the MD AREA line to specify the areas where of the screen where motion should be sensed. Defining only these areas (and ignoring other areas) of the field of view improves the performance of the DVR. The Motion Detection setup screen is partitioned into a grid of 10 x 15 blocks. Motion sensing in each block can be toggled on and off by clicking the block area. Initially, all blocks are shaded purple, indicating that motion sensing is disabled everywhere.
SECTION 4: DVR SETUP 10. Check the box to right of the EMAIL label to send an email when motion is sensed. To use this feature, the EMAIL configuration settings in the NETWORK tab must be configured. 11. After configuring your motion detection settings, click the confirm icon ( a) in the lower right corner of the screen, then click the Confirm button in the Note window. 12. Repeat the steps above for the other camera channels. 4-Camera H.
SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR SECTION 5 Networking Your DVR Your DVR supports highly flexible networking configurations including an Ethernet connection, such as to a home network with a broadband router and modem, and a PPoE connection for ADSL dial-up. In this section, only general guidelines for the setup of a DVR on a simple Ethernet broadband home network are included. For detailed procedures of Ethernet connections, or for other network configurations, refer to the User Manual.
SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR controlled from any computer on the network with the Microsoft® Internet Explorer (IE) browser software on a Microsoft Windows® XP system or newer. After the DVR is setup on your home network, usually the router can be configured so that the DVR is accessible from a computer on the Internet or from a smartphone. Although most routers perform similar functions, the specific procedures to configure them vary widely.
SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR Example: Typical use of ipconfig in Windows XP d. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway for your PC’s Ethernet adapter into Table 1. The Ethernet adapter data you see by using ipconfig will probably be different from that shown in the example above. If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, the IP address is identified as the “IPv4 Address.” NOTE Table 1. PC/DVR network settings Computer (PC) DVR IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway 2.
SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR d. Examine the screen capture shown above. If the response to the ping command was “Request timed out.” like that shown above, use this IP address for your DVR, enter into Table 1, skip steps 2.e and continue at step 2.f. If the response to the ping command was “Reply from 192.168.1.100: ..” as shown below, a device exists on the network that is using this IP address. If so, continue at step 2.e. 3. e.
SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR 4. Click NETWORK to open the NETWORK settings menu. NOTE The default IP addresses and port settings of your DVR may be different from those shown in this document. Always use network settings that are compatible with your network(s). 5. On the NETWORK line, click the >> icon to open the NETWORK SETUP menu. 6. Click the q icon at the right end of the TYPE line. From the dropdown list, select either DHCP, PPPOE, or STATIC for the IP network setup.
SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR NOTE The MEDIA PORT, WEB PORT, and SETUP PORT numbers do not need to be changed unless these ports are used by other devices on your network. 7. Use the values in Table 1 to configure your DVR with a DNS address, IP ADDRESS. SUBNET MASK, and GATEWAY address. You can also use any other values that are compatible with your local network. 8.
SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR 5.1.1 Verify local network connectability with IE After your DVR is setup on a local network, Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) is used to verify connectability across the LAN. It also increases flexibility for monitoring and configuring your security system. Before you can connect to the DVR with IE, the (default) security settings in IE are modified and an additional software is installed. 1. At your PC, load IE. 2.
SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR 3. Click the Custom Level... button. In the Settings list, change the following settings to Enable: —— —— —— —— —— —— —— Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe for scripting Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting Binary and script behaviors Download signed ActiveX controls Download unsigned ActiveX controls Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins Click OK, then click YES in the Warning window. 4-Camera H.
SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR In the Internet Options window, click Apply, then click OK to close the window. NOTE 4. If your computer operating system is Windows Vista or Windows 7, User Account Control can interfere with the normal operation of the DVR user interface. To disable UAC, open the Control Panel > User Account > User Account window, clear the Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer check box, then click OK. A computer restart may be required.
SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR 6. When the Login screen opens in the browser, enter the administrator USER ID and PASSWORD, then click Login. The default values for the administrator account are Admin and 888888. 7. After login, the DVR web display will appear. To see images from the cameras connected to your DVR, click the Open All button in the lower left corner of the screen. 4-Camera H.
SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR NOTE When viewing the DVR network browser interface, if the webpage appears normal but the camera images are scrambled, check your computer’s video adapter settings, or call Security Cameras Direct Support team at 1.800.316.6027 for assistance. 5.2 Accessing your DVR from the Internet The remote viewing capabilities of your DVR allow you to access and control it from anywhere in the world via the Internet.
SECTION 5: NETWORKING YOUR DVR By default, your DVR uses port 8090 for the web port, 9000 for the Media port, 10510 for the Mobile server port, and 8000 for the Setup port. If any of these ports are used by to another device on your network, configure your DVR to use a different port. Do not assign the ports used by your DVR for Web, Media, Setup or Mobile to any other device on your local network.
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SECTION 6: ACCESSING YOUR DVR WITH A WEB BROWSER SECTION 6 Accessing Your DVR With a Web Browser After your DVR is “networked” for LAN and Internet access, it can be monitored and configured remotely. Also, you can search for and download video clips to your remote computer. The examples presented herein access the DVR through the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) browser. 6.1 Connecting to your DVR with IE There are different ways to connect to your DVR, depending on how it is networked.
SECTION 6: ACCESSING YOUR DVR WITH A WEB BROWSER In the Login window, enter a USER ID and PASSWORD, then click LOGIN. The USER ID “Admin” has complete privileges to manage the DVR remotely. The default password for USER ID Admin is “888888”. 6.2 Live screen After logging in to your DVR, the Live screen will appear. The Live screen displays real-time video from the DVR.
SECTION 6: ACCESSING YOUR DVR WITH A WEB BROWSER 6.3 Replay window The Replay window enables you to play and download recorded video. To use this feature: 1. In the calendar frame, click the date when the video was recorded. In the following example, September 15, 2011 was selected. 2. From the list that appears, click the label for video file you want to play or download. The labels indicate the time of day when the video was recorded, the channel that was recorded, and the size of the video clip. 3.
SECTION 6: ACCESSING YOUR DVR WITH A WEB BROWSER The options on these screens are identical to those in the DVR menu system. Refer to the chapters Installing the System and DVR Menu System in this document for more information. After making changes to a Remote setting menu, click the SETUP button at the bottom of the window to commit the changes. Click the T icon in the upper-right corner to close the Remote Setting window before selecting another screen or window. 6.
SECTION 6: ACCESSING YOUR DVR WITH A WEB BROWSER Click the T icon in the upper-right corner to close the Remote Setting window before selecting another screen or window. 6.6 Logout Clicking LOGOUT returns you to the USER LOGIN screen. 4-Camera H.
SECTION 7: KWEYE SMARTPHONE APP SECTION 7 KWeye Smartphone App KWeye is a free smartphone app for use with your Security Camera Direct model DVR4090N, DVR8090N, and DVR1690N DVRs.
SECTION 7: KWEYE SMARTPHONE APP App Found • Ready to Install Installed To download KWeye to your computer then install it on your iPhone: —— Download and Install the latest version of Apple iTunes if not already installed. You can download iTunes from ww.apple.com/itunes/ A computer restart may be required. —— Open iTunes. —— Click the iTunes Store item in the list on the left, then login to your iTunes Store account.
SECTION 7: KWEYE SMARTPHONE APP —— After downloading the app, attach your iPhone to your computer, sync the application to your phone. 7.1.2 Installing KWeye in Android To install applications using Android Market perform the following steps: —— —— —— —— With your Android phone, go to the Applications menu and open Android Market. Search for the application kweye When the application is found, click on the KWeye icon to display details of the app.
SECTION 7: KWEYE SMARTPHONE APP iPhone KWeye Initial Screen Android KWeye Initial Screen Settings • Tap the Settings icon. The splash screen will change to the Settings screen. • In the Device Info fields, enter the appropriate information for your DVR: —— Address: IP address used to connect to your DVR modem from the Internet, or the URL of the DynDNS server you use. —— Port: Port number configured in the DVR’s network setup submenu. The default port number is 7050.
SECTION 7: KWEYE SMARTPHONE APP • Tap the Play button to start watching video from the DVR. PTZ Controls: Direction, Zoom, Iris, Focus Play/Stop Select Channel Switch Channel Group Snapshot Settings SW Information • To view a particular camera, tap the Select Channel button for the camera channel.
SECTION 7: KWEYE SMARTPHONE APP • To restore the app control buttons, orient the phone for a portrait view. • To exit the application, press the smartphone Home or Back button. 4-Camera H.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE SECTION 8 DVR System Menus Reference This section includes a detailed description of the DVR menu system. It is included for reference only. 8.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE 8.1.1 Tool Bar The Tool Bar provides icons for accessing menu features. Manual Record / System Settings Stop Manual Record Play Auto Sequence Keylock Mute On/Off PTZ Advance EZoom Tool Bar Tool bar icon functions: System Settings: Opens the system configuration menu system. Play: Search, playback and backup recorded files. Manual Record / Stop Manual Record: Click to start or stop manual recording. Mute On/OFF: Controls audio mute.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE Hide Advance: Close the Advance tool bar. PIP 1x1: This feature displays a small picture in a full screen. PIP 1x2: This feature displays two small pictures in a full screen. VGA/BNC Switch: Click to switch the video output of the DVR from VGA to BNC or BNC to VGA. 8.1.2 Menu options To modify/adjust system configuration, click the System Settings icon on the Tool Menu.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE Several tabs have options that are spread across more than one window. You can move from window to window by pressing the “>>” button. 8.2 System menu The System menu (see above) contains parameters for setting the basic configuration of your system. it includes the following options: 8.2.1 Language Use this option to change the language of the DVR menu text and the On-Screen Display. 8.2.2 Video System Set the system output to the camera input (PAL or NTSC).
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE DST: Daylight saving time. ON means DST clock change is enabled. You can setup the start time and end time of DST. For example, in the right figure above, the start time is at 02:00:00 Sunday of the first week on January. Similarly, setup the end time. Note: After changing settings, click the “check” (save) button in the lower right corner of the screen. 8.2.4 User management Click User [System settings -> System -> User] to open the user management setup menu.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE CHANGE PASSWORD: Select the username whose password you want to change, then enter the old password, the new password, and the new password again in the Confirm Password field. DELETE USER: In this window, select the user you want to delete, then click the “check” button in the lower right corner of the window. 4-Camera H.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE SET PERMISSION: For each user, set the permissions for use of the system. Permissions include: Auto sequence, Manual REC, Playback/Backup, Ezoom, PIP, Update/Reboot/Maintenance/Format/Default, etc. REMOTE PERMISSION: This feature must be setup if operating the system remotely. Only users with admin privileges can set other user’s remote permissions. These permissions include: Record/Capture, Playback/Download, and Setting.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE 8.2.5 VOLUME Click VOLUME [System Settings -> System -> Volume] to open the Volume setting window. In the Volume window, drag the slider left or right to decrease or increase the volume level. 8.2.6 HDD Click HDD [System settings -> System -> HDD] to open the HDD (hard disk drive) management menu. STATE: The HDD can have one of three possible “states”: OK, un-format, and No Disk.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE 8.2.7 Maintenance Click Maintenance [System settings -> System -> Maintenance] to open the Maintenance setup menu. SYSTEM UPDATE: To perform a system update: 1. 2. Insert a thumb drive into a Windows PC USB port, then. a. Format the thumb drive for a FAT32 file system. b. Create a root directory on a thumb drive named “dvrupgrade”. c. Copy the update file to the “dvrupgrade” directory. d. Eject the thumb drive from the Windows PC.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE POWER OFF: Use this function to power off the DVR. AUTO MAINTAIN: When AUTO MAINTAIN is ON, you can set a time for system to perform a restart. 8.2.8 Information Click Information [System settings -> System -> Information] to open the Information display. This display includes: device type, software version, release date, import parameter and export parameter. Use Export Parameter to save that information to a USB disk.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE 8.3.1 Record Channel With this option you can select the camera (channel) number whose settings you want to modify. If you want the changes to apply to all available channels, select “All”. Make the selection by pressing the arrow buttons; the options include CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 and ALL. 8.3.2 Record Record ENABLE indicates that the channel is enabled for recording. 8.3.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE 8.3.7 Packtime Record Pack Time is the time length of video segments saved during the backup of recorded video to an external device when alarm recording is disabled. There are four options: 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, and 60 min. 8.3.8 Record Mode Record mode includes two general categories: ALWAYS and SCHEDULE. ALWAYS: indicates that the DVR will record the channel selected continuously. SCHEDULE: This setup allows you to create a weekly schedule for recording.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE NOTE When you select the ALARM option, it is necessary to set the motion detection sensitivity and area. Please refer to Motion Detect on page ,for details. Configure the alarm triggering settings before selecting alarm recording. To restore to default settings, scroll to the “back” button in the lower right corner of the window, then press ENTER. To save the new settings, scroll to the “check” button in the lower right corner of the window, then press ENTER. 8.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE 8.4.4 Live Set to ON to view the channel in live mode; set to OFF to disable live viewing. 8.4.5 Audio You can set up audio inputs for the current channel. The option includes UNBIND, CH1, CH2, CH3, and CH4. For example, if the current channel is CH1 and AUDIO is set at “UNBIND”, there will be no audio for CH1; if the current channel is CH1 and the “AUDIO” is set at “CH2”, the audio of CH2 will play on CH1. 8.4.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE VGA (display resolution): Options include 1024 x 768 (XGA) and 1280 x 1024 (SXGA). NOTE The DVR will restart if the display resolution is changed. Sequential Time (SEC): This sets the pause time when auto-sequence is enabled. Value: 1 – 300 seconds. Channel: Select the channel to setup for privacy. Privacy areas are configured through the Area Covered options. Area Covered: Set privacy area. Up to four areas of privacy can be configured for each channel.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE 8.5.1 Network Setup After selecting network mode, static, DHCP, or PPPOE allocation, and setup the web port, you can access the DVR remotely across the internet. STATIC network settings When selecting STATIC allocation, you must enter the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and a web port. MEDIA PORT: Port used to transfer video data from the DVR to a client. WEB PORT: Sets up the port for the IE browser via HTTP. The default web port is 80.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE IP ADDRESS: Press ENTER, then enter the IP address. SUBNET MASK: Press ENTER, then enter the subnet mask. GATEWAY: Press ENTER, then enter the gateway address. PPPOE network settings When selecting PPPOE, enter the PPPOE USER and PASSWORD provided by your ISP. MEDIA PORT: Port for private protocol between the DVR and a client PC. The default is 9000. If this port is used by the computer for other communications, change the default value to an unused port.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE 8.5.2 DDNS Setup Move the cursor to DDNS SETUP and press ENTER to open the DDNS Setup menu. DDNS: Select either ON and OFF. If a DDNS server is available, select ON. SERVER: Select one of the three providers: 3322, dyndns, or perfecteyes. HOST NAME: Enter the name of the host server. USER NAME: Enter the name of the user establishing the DDNS server account. PASSWORD: Enter the password associated with the USER NAME. 8.5.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE SSL: SSL is a security link transport protocol. You can encrypt your email messages with SSL to prevent hackers from monitoring your communication information and your password. Set SSL to OPEN if using a Gmail.com server, and set it to CLOSE if using another mail server. If the settings you chose do not work, contact your mailbox website where to get an SMTP server and SSL for the mail box. Interval: This indicates the time interval for sending email.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE SERVER PORT: Mobile monitoring port. Enter the correct mobile port, then click the “check” button in the lower right corner of the window to commit your settings. The setting range is 1024 – 65535. The default value is 10510. NETWORK TYPE: Select on of the following options: 3G, 2.5G, 2.75G, and WIFI, then click the “check” button in the lower right corner of the window to commit your settings. Connect the DVR to the Internet before setting the DVR port number.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE 8.6.1 OUTPUT This function sets the output time for the I/O alarm when an alarm is triggered. Options include OFF, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, and 60 seconds. If you choose OFF, the alarm will not be triggered. 8.6.2 DURATION This function sets the duration of the recording time when alarm recording is activated. Options are 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes and 5 minute. 8.6.3 BUZZER This function sets the buzzer calling time when the alarm is triggered.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE HDD LOSS: ON causes a relevant alarm to occur when no HDD is installed. An alert icon will be displayed on the left bottom of channel 1 in the live view. VIDEO LOSS: ON causes the relevant alarm to occur when a channel has no video input. NOTE If the buzzer alarm is OFF, exception alarms will not be triggered. 8.6.6 I/O Alarm Click Tool Bar -> System settings -> Alarm -> I/O Alarm to open the I/O Alarm menu. Options are defined below.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE BUZZER: Set to ON for the buzzer to sound when an alarm is triggered by a sensor. Prerecord: Set to ON for the channel to record the 5 seconds of video occurring before the alarm is triggered by a sensor. Email: Set to ON for a snapshot of the channel video to be send by email after a alarm was triggered by a sensor. NOTE If the output time, record, buzzer, prerecord and Email is OFF, the relevant option will not be triggered. 8.6.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE Video channel without (left) and with (right) areas of motion sensing To return to the MOTION DETECTION menu from the MD AREA setup screen, right-click anywhere. RECORD: If set to ON and the channel is triggered by motion, the channel will record. BUZZER: If set to ON and the channel is triggered by motion, the buzzer will sound. PRERECORD: If set to ON and the channel is triggered by motion, the previous 5 seconds of video from the channel is recorded.
SECTION 8: DVR SYSTEM MENUS REFERENCE 8.7.1 Channel The channel connected to a PTZ device. 8.7.2 Protocol Select the protocol of the PTZ device. Options are: Pelco-D and Pelco-P. 8.7.3 Baud Rate Select the baud rate PTZ device. It must be consistent with the baud rate of the actual PTZ cameras installed. Options are: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600. 8.7.4 Data Bit Select the data bits setting of the PTZ device. Options include 5, 6, 7 and 8. The default setting is 8. 8.7.
SECTION 9: CLEANING SECTION 9 Cleaning Clean the camera lens and IR lamp shield with a mild glass cleaning solution and a lint free cloth. • • Remove all foreign particles, such as plastic or rubber materials, attached to the camera housing. These may cause damage to the surface over time. Dust can be removed from equipment by wiping it with a soft damp cloth. To remove stains, gently rub the surface with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution, then rinse and dry it with a soft cloth.
APPENDIX A: OFF-LOADED VIDEO FILES APPENDIX A Off-loaded Video Files Video files can be off-loaded to a USB flash drive or downloaded using IE. For the best compatibility and performance with Windows operating systems, Security Cameras Direct recommends that you choose MPEG4 file format for all video backups and downloads. Backing up files to a USB flash drive When video files are backed up to a USB flash drive in MPEG 4 format, the DVR also copies the MPEG4 CODEC to the drive.
APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX B Troubleshooting This basic troubleshooting guide will help you identify general malfunctions and offer steps for a quick resolution. If the failure or malfunction can’t be solved by following these steps, please contact Security Cameras Direct Support team. ! WARNING Removing the cover of your DVR will VOID the warranty. $$ DVR does not power up. • • • • Check the power switch. Check the power adaptor input connection. Check the power source.
APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING $$ There is no output from a single channel, multiple channels or all video channels. • • • • • • • Check the power adaptor connections. Check the video input/output cable connections on the back panel of DVR. Insert the video source directly into the display device to verify that it is working properly. Check the brightness settings of the display device. Reset the display to factory default settings. Check the camera video signal level at the channel input connector.
APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING $$ The DVR is showing real-time images with bad image color, brightness distortion, etc. • • • • Verify that the PAL/NTSC setting for the BNC output is configured correctly (NTSC). Improper settings can cause the images to appear black and white. Make sure the DVR is compatible with monitor. Make sure the video transmission distance is within the recommended range. Adjust the settings for DVR color, brightness, etc. $$ There is no sound when monitoring the channel.
APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING $$ Cannot login to the DVR through IE (across a network). • • • • • • • 82 Verify that the DVR is connect to the network. Check if LINK or 100M LED is displayed normally on the panel; Use the ping command (ping ) to verify that you can connect to the DVR. Check if the Internet is linked properly. Verify that you are using Windows XP or later, and the Microsoft IE 6.0 browser or later. Verify that the ActiveX control is not blocked.
APPENDIX C: DVR COMPATIBLE HDDS APPENDIX C DVR Compatible HDDs The HDDs listed below are compatible with your DVR. ! WARNING Removing the cover of your DVR will VOID the warranty. If the HDD must be replaced, return the unit to Security Cameras Direct for replacement and setup. Table 2.
APPENDIX D: COMPATIBLE USB DVD RECORDERS APPENDIX D Compatible USB DVD Recorders The following portable USB DVD recorders found to be compatible with the DVR. • • • • • Sony® DRX-S70U-R HUGE USB Slim Portable Optical Drive LG® GE20LU10 LiteOn® eSAU108 Buffalo™ DVSM-P58U2/B Other USB recorder devices may also be compatible. 84 www.SecurityCamerasDirect.
