WPS-100-DVR 4 CHANNEL DVR INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL Review manual thoroughly before installation. Retain for future reference.
CONTENTS 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................5 1.3 Features........................................................................................................................... 5 2. FRONT AND REAR PANELS AND REMOTE CONTROL.................................................................6 2.1 Rear Panel...........................................................................................................
8. REMOTE ACCESS ...................................................................................................................52 8.1 PC Remote Access.........................................................................................................52 8.2 PC Remote Display and Operations............................................................................52 8.2.1 Split-Window Option Menu ........................................................................................53 8.2.
SAFETY INFORMATION • Handle this device with care. Do not strike or shake this device as this may damage it. • Do not expose this device to water or moisture. Moisture may damage the device and also cause electric shock. Do not operate it in wet areas. Take immediate action if the device becomes wet. Turn the power off and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. • Do not use this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus that produces heat.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.1 INTRODUCTION The Wirepath™ WPS-100-DVR-4CH is a state-of-art Surveillance DVRs offering unsurpassed technology. Features such as Hexaplex operation with triple streaming via H.264 (low and high res), and MJPEG provides easy-to-use remote access via Automation Systems, PC, or Smartphone. With H.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2. FRONT AND REAR PANELS AND REMOTE CONTROL 2.1 REAR PANEL 1. Video Input Connectors (4) Connect system cameras to these BNC connectors. 2. Audio Input Connector (AUDIO IN) RCA connector for line-in audio signals supplied from external device such as a microphone amplifier. 3. Audio Output Connector (AUDIO OUT) Supplies line-out audio signal to an external device such as an amplifier connected to a speaker.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual WPS-100-DVR-4CH 1 2 2.2 FRONT PANEL 1. Remote IR Sensor Use to receive signal from an IR remote controller. 2. Power / HDD LED Indicates status of Power and HDD.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 2.3 REMOTE CONTROL Remote Control Buttons include: 1. 1-9, 0, *, # (Numeric Buttons) 3. CALL Button 4. MODE Button 5. +/- buttons by the / 6. +/- Buttons by the symbol (Volume/Zoom Control) symbol (Split Window Control) 7. ENTER Button 8. MENU / ESC Button 9./BS (Up/BS Button) 10. PTZ ( No Function on 4ch) 11. (Left/Right Buttons) 13. FWD/REV (on the jog shuttle dial) 14. (Copy Button) 15. /II (Play/Pause Button) 16. (Stop Button) 18. X2/GOTO 20.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 3. INSTALLATION 3.1 POSITIONING THE 100 DVR Wirepath Surveillance DVRs are designed to deliver unsurpassed technology with superior performance. However, where you place the DVR can have a large effect on the performance that you receive, and the life of the unit. Here are some guidelines to follow when installing the DVR. • Position the DVR with all feet resting on a solid level surface.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 3.2 CONNECTIONS To ensure proper performance and operation of the100 DVR, it is recommended that all connections and setup be performed by a qualified system installer. 3.2.1 BASIC CONNECTIONS Automation System Router DVD+RW Camera(s) or Thumb Drive Microphone Speakers LCD Monitor/Flat Panel TV Amplifier • CAMERAS Connect the video output from cameras or other composite video sources using coaxial cable to the Video In connectors.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 4. MAIN SCREEN AND BASIC OPERATIONS The following sections (Sections 4-6) relate to the display output from the VGA or BNC connection. For operation using an Internet Explorer web browser see Section 8. The 4-Window split screen, as shown above, is the main screen displayed after system startup. 1-Window, 4-Window (as described in Section 5.7). In addition to the split window, a System Status Bar is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 4.1 TEXT INPUT There are certain system settings that the system requires text to be entered, such as system login, camera title setup, etc. Follow the steps below using the remote control to enter text when prompted to do so by a text box: 1. Press ENTER to edit the highlighted option. The flashing cursor will be displayed to indicate the editing point. 2. Press ◄► to move the cursor to the left/right. 3.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 4.2 LOGIN / LOGOUT There are three password levels in the system; Administrator (highest), Supervisor, and Operator (lowest). If the user does not login to the system, the user will be treated as a Guest and can only view live video display. The system allows up to 18 user accounts. The Administrator can set up the login name and password for each user (please refer to Section 6.7 for Password Setup) and has access to all features.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual • MODE Use the remote control to toggle live and playback mode. Playback mode is indicated by a red box around the camera title of the focus camera (the camera being controlled). If in a split window display, the focus window will first switch to playback mode. A second press of the button will toggle additional windows to playback mode.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual • OSD Use the mouse to select the OSD Display icon to enable or disable the following information from appearing in the System Status Bar on the main display; Title, Time, Messages, Status and Rec%. • COPY Press this button on the remote control to display the Search menu and then copy recorded video to the storage device connected to the USB port.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 5. MAIN MENU Select the MENU icon from the Control Bar or right click the mouse in the display window to activate the main Menu display as shown. In the main Menu display and all subsequent displays, the items enabled are highlighted in Blue, and those disabled in Gray. Refer to Appendix B for an outline of the structure of Menu Displays, and to Section 4.2 for Login/Logout display. The names of the icons are displayed when the mouse “hovers” over the icon.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 5.1 VIDEO ADJUSTMENT The Video Adjustment menu allows for the adjustment of Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation for each video input. Once in the main Menu display, press ▲▼◄► on the remote control to select Video Adjustment and then press ENTER to display the menu as shown. Alternatively, use the mouse to click on the Video Adjustment icon.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 5.2 DISPLAY The VGA Display menus allows for adjustment to the VGA output of the DVR. Once in the Main Menu display, press ▲▼◄► on the remote control to select VGA Display and then press ENTER to display the menu as shown. Alternatively, use the mouse to click on the VGA Display icon. Use the operations listed below to adjust Resolution, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual • NUMERIC Press these buttons on the remote control to change the camera. Alternatively, use the mouse to select the desired camera. • MODE Press this button on the remote control to restore Brightness, Contrast, Hue and Saturation values. Alternatively, use the mouse to click on the Factory Reset button. • ESC Press the ESC button on the remote control to escape from this menu and return to the main Menu display.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual • CONNECT/DISCONNECT If the backup device is disconnected (as shown in screen capture above), plug the USB device into the USB 2.0 port and then press ENTER on the remote control. Alternatively, use the mouse to click on the CONNECT button. If the device is already plugged in, press ENTER on the remote control to connect the device. Alternatively, use the mouse to click on CONNECT.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 5.4 SOFTWARE UPGRADE This menu is available to Administrators only. On occasion it may be necessary to update the DVR’s software to take advantage of new features. Using the commands below, follow the instructions provided with the upgrade file. In the Menu display, use the buttons on the front panel of the DVR or remote control, and press ▲▼◄► to select the Software Upgrade icon. Alternatively use the mouse to select this icon from the main Menu. 5.6.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 5.5 SYSTEM SHUTDOWN This menu is available to Administrators only. Always properly shutdown the DVR before moving it. The hard drive can be damaged if the DVR is moved before shutdown. Whatever state the DVR was in when it was properly shutdown, the DVR will reboot to this state (ex: split window display, etc). WARNING – When powering off the DVR, the following shutdown procedure must be used.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 6. SETUP MENU This menu is available to Administrators only. In the Menu display, use the buttons on the remote control, and press ▲▼◄► to select Setup, and then press ENTER. To navigate and operate this menu: • ▲▼◄► Press these buttons on the remote control to change the highlighted item. Alternatively, use the mouse to navigate. • ENTER Press this button on the remote control to enter the detailed display of the highlighted option.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 6.1 CAMERA SETUP The Camera Setup menu allows the administrator to define additional attributes for each camera. In the Setup menu, press ▲▼◄► on the remote to change the highlighted option to Camera Setup, and then press ENTER to display the Camera Setup menu. To navigate and operate this menu: • ▲▼◄► Press these buttons on the remote control to select an item. Alternatively, use the mouse to select an item.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual •MOTION SETTINGS Used to set specific actions for when the DVR detects motion. Please refer to Section 6.2.2 for the details. •COVERT If a camera’s covert function is enabled, the video of this camera can only be seen if the user has logged in an Administrator. The default setting is disabled. • DWELL TIME Used in conjunction with Call By Event, Dwell Time specifies how long the main display will show the camera on the screen.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 6.1.1 MOTION SETUP Motion Setup allows the administrator to define how the system responds when motion is detected for the camera. In the Camera Setup menu, highlight Motion Mask and press the ENTER button on the remote control to display the Motion Setup sub menu for the selected camera. To navigate and operate this menu: • ▲▼◄► Press these buttons on the remote control to select an item. Alternatively, use the mouse to select an item.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual Following is a brief description for each item and its specific operations: • DURATION Set the length of time the buzzer and the corresponding Alarm Out relay will remain triggered once video loss is detected for this camera. The Buzzer and Alarm Out relay will reset immediately once video signal is restored. Press +/- buttons to adjust the value from 3 seconds to 60 minutes or ‘-‘ for indefinite requiring an Alarm Reset.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 6.1.1.1 DETECTION SETTINGS The Detection Setting sub menu is used to customize motion detection settings including the motion detection area(s) and sensitivity. In the Motion Setup menu, highlight Settings in Detection and press the ENTER button on the remote control to display the Motion Detection Settings sub menu for the selected camera.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual • SEQ / CALL • Volume +/- ( • SEARCH • ESC Press these buttons on the front panel of the DVR or remote control to decrease (SEQ) or increase (CALL) the Sensitivity of the motion detection area of this camera from 1 - 10 (1 is least sensitive and 10 is most sensitive). Alternatively use the mouse to select this icon and adjust the sensitivity.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 6.1.2 SCHEDULED RECORD Within the Scheduled Record menu, Easy Setup allows the administrator to use a more visual method to setup the scheduled record of the system. Press the Mode button on the remote control to select Easy Setup from the Scheduled Record menu. Alternatively, use the mouse to select this sub menu.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 6.1.3 HDD CLEAR The HDD Format/Clear menu allows the administrator to format and/or clear the hard drive. In HDD Setup display, press MODE to display HDD/Clear screen as shown. To navigate and operate this menu: • SEQ Press the ENTER button on the remote to Clear (delete all files) the hard drive. A confirmation dialog box will be displayed on the screen. Using the remote, press ENTER to confirm or ESC to cancel.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 6.2 PASSWORD SETUP The Password Setup allows the administrator to add new users, delete existing users, and/or modify the user login names, passwords, and levels of access. In the Setup Menu display, press ▲▼◄► on the front panel of the DVR or on the remote to change the highlighted option to Password, and then press ENTER to display Password Setup as shown. The DVR allows up to 18 user accounts.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual • Local Guest Level Allows or restricts access to the DVR by Guests accessing the DVR through Local interfaces (DVR GUI via front panel buttons, IR remote control or home automation Ethernet control) without a dedicated Login. The option selected determines the level of access a Guest will have.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 6.2.1 ADVANCED USER SETUP The Advanced User Setup allows the administrator to setup each user’s detailed access rights to the system. To navigate and operate this menu: • ▲▼◄► Press these buttons on the front panel of the DVR or on the remote control to move the focus box. If the selected item is not shown on the screen, the screen will scroll up or down by pressing the corresponding button.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 6.3 SYSTEM SETUP The System Setup allows the administrator to set the system time, time zone, time synchronization, language, etc. In the Setup Menu display, press ▲▼◄► on the remote to change the highlighted option to System, and then press ENTER to display System Setup as shown. To navigate and operate this menu: • ▲▼◄► Press these buttons on the remote control to select an item. Alternatively, use the mouse to select an item.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual - Date System Date. Press +/- buttons on the remote control to modify the date. Alternatively, use the mouse to set the date. - Time System Time. Press +/- buttons on the remote control to modify the time. Alternatively, use the mouse to set the date. - Display Format Select the format used to display the system time in the System Status Bar.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 6.4 NETWORK SETUP The Network Setup allows the administrator to setup all Ethernet network related parameters. Consultation with the network administrator may be required to set these parameters correctly. In the Setup Menu display, press ▲▼◄► on the front panel of the DVR or on the remote to change the highlighted option to Network, and then press ENTER to display Network Setup as shown.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual • Password If PPPoE is used, enter the Password for the system. • DDNS Type Starting with Version 7.75.53 a new selection will appear for WirepathDNS. It is strongly recommended that this option is used to simplify configuration. Using the WirepathDNS is easy. Select WirepathDNS from the list and enter the client name or other unique string in the URL. When exiting the Network menu, confirm the changes. A DDNS service is setup automatically.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual To navigate and operate this menu: • ▲▼◄► Press these buttons on the remote control to select an item. Alternatively, use the mouse to select an item. • ESC Press the ESC button on the remote control to escape from this menu and return to the main menu. Alternatively, use the mouse to exit the sub menu by clicking on the “X.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 6.4.2 ADVANCED NETWORK SETUP The Advanced Network Setup allows the administrator to set advanced network parameters use for connection from remote devices such as PCs and Smart phones. Consultation with the network administrator may be required for these settings. In Network Setup, press ENTER to display Advanced Network Setup as shown when the highlighted option is Adv.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 6.10.2 FTP SETUP FTP Setup allows the administrator to set FTP related parameters. When an event occurs and FTP is enabled for the action, the recorded video and audio for that event will be sent to the FTP server based on the parameters set in this menu. In Network Setup, press ENTER to display FTP Setup as shown when the highlighted option is FTP.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 7. SEARCH/PLAYBACK/ARCHIVE This menu is available to Administrators and Supervisors only. There are four ways to search the recorded video and audio for playback: • Search by time • Search by event • Smart Search • Search archived files Use the Search button on the remote control to activate the Search Menu. Alternatively, use the mouse to select the Search Icon from the Control Bar.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 7.1 SEARCH BY TIME The Search By Time feature allows the user to search for recorded video and audio based on time. Tip: When the screen is opened the oldest record time is displayed at the bottom labeled as Recorded From To navigate and operate this menu: • ▲▼◄► Press these buttons on the remote control to select an item. Alternatively, use the mouse to select an item.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 7.2 SEARCH BY EVENT / LOG DISPLAY The Search By Event feature allows the user to search for recorded video and audio based on the type of event recorded by the DVR. Tip: You can jump to a log page quickly by selecting the page box with the mouse and typing in the desired page number. This is useful when you need to see the last page of recordings. The DVR will store up to 6000 of the most recent event logs.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual The following is a brief description for each item in the sub menu and its specific operations: • EVENT TYPE Press ENTER or +/- buttons on the remote control to check or uncheck the event type for the log list. Event type options include; Alarm, Motion, Video Loss, and System. The event type System includes all system-related events that do not trigger recording such as Power on/off and Login/Logout.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual To navigate and operate this menu: • MODE Press the Mode button on the remote control to begin searching the recorded video and audio based on the selected search Time, Camera, and Motion Area. Alternatively, use the mouse to set the parameters and begin the search. The search results will be displayed on the right half of the dialog box.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 2. Press Play (►/II, ►►) button on the remote control to playback all the selected events. Alternatively, use the mouse to select the Play button. 3. Press Copy ( ) button on the remote control to backup (copy) all of the selected recorded video and audio events to the connected backup device. Alternatively, use the mouse to select the Copy button. The Backup menu (described in the Archive portion of Section 8.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual • MODE Press this button on the remote control to Set/Reset the whole video area. Alternatively, use the mouse to select this icon. • ESC Press the ESC button on the remote control to escape from this menu and return to the Smart Search menu. Alternatively, use the mouse to exit the sub menu by clicking on the “X.” Another method to escape is to use the mouse to “right-click,” and exit the sub menu.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 7.5 PLAYBACK SEARCH RESULTS Once playing back video, use the following controls to operate and archivethe video and audio: To navigate and operate this menu: • MODE Use the button on the remote control to toggle live and playback mode. Playback mode is indicated by a red box around the camera title of the focus camera (the camera being controlled). If in a split window display, the focus window will first switch to playback mode.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 7.6 ARCHIVE (BACKUP) SEARCH RESULTS Once playing back video from the Search option, use the following controls to archive (backup) the video and audio: The following is a brief description for the operations in the Backup menu: • ▲▼◄► Press these buttons on the remote control to select an item. Alternatively, use the mouse to select an item. • COPY ( ) Press this button on the remote control to start the backup (copy) procedure.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual Press the ENTER or +/- buttons on the remote control to select or deselect each of the cameras to be archived. • END TIME Press the +/- buttons on the remote control to modify the Year, Month, Date, Hour, and Minute for the recorded video and audio for the backup without playback of Search by Time. The files will be backed-up from the start time to the end time when the user press the COPY button to start copying.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 8. REMOTE ACCESS The following section discusses DVR remote viewing and control options from PCs and Smart phones. 8.1 PC REMOTE ACCESS After completing the initial setup, the DVR can be remotely accessed from a PC using a 32bit Internet Explorer web browser. Refer to Section 6 and the appendices (or the Quick Installation Guide included in the box) for initial network setup instructions.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 8.2.1 SPLIT-WINDOW OPTION MENU Right click on any split-window to display the Split-Window Option Menu. The following is a brief description for each item in this menu and its specific operations: • 1-W When in a split-window view, expand the focus window camera to fill the entire video window. When in a single-window view, uncheck this item to return to the previous split-window view.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 5. AUDIO IN Use the microphone in the PC to send audio to the DVR. An amplifier and speaker must be attached to the Audio Out connection of the DVR to use this function. 6. ARCHIVE MENU Select this icon to save and backup files. 7. SNAPSHOT Select this icon to take a Snapshot of the screen being viewed. A pop-up window will allow this snapshot to be saved to the local PC. 8.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual Status indicators for Alarm Inputs 1-16 (this DVR supports the first 4) - GREEN indicates normal status - RED indicates alarm detection • ALARM OUT Status indicators for Alarm Outputs 1-8 (this DVR supports the first 2) - GREEN indicates normal state - RED indicates triggered state) for the selected DVR. As an Administrator, click on any of these icons to control the corresponding Alarm Output. 8.2.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual The following is a brief description for each item in this menu and its specific operations: • DEVICE Select the appropriate DVR to search • EVENT TYPE Select the event type(s) to search. System events include Login/Logout, e-mail errors, hard drive failures, etc.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 8.2.6.3 SEARCH BY PC VIDEO Search the local PC for stored video files. Once the files have been selected, click on Open. Use the Playback Panel icons to control the video. To exit playback, select the LIVE icon at the bottom of the screen. 8.2.6.4 COPY FUNCTION Use the Copy function to record live video from the DVR onto the local PC.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 8.2.7 PTZ CONTROL PANEL If the camera in the focus window is a Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera, use the buttons on the user interface to operate basic PTZ features. This feature not available on WPS-100-DVR-4ch. For more control, display the PTZ Control Panel by clicking on the PTZ Panel icon. Move the panel by clicking and dragging the panel to the desired location. To hide the menu, click on the PTZ Panel icon again. 8.2.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 8.2.8.1 MODIFY DVRs in the Device List may be modified using this menu. The following is a brief description for each item in this menu and its specific operations: • NAME Enter a meaningful name for the DVR. • ADDRESS Enter the IP address or URL domain name for the DVR. • CONTROL PORT Set the control port for the (DVR) device.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 8.2.9 SOFTWARE UPGRADE On occasion it may be necessary to update the DVR’s software to take advantage of new features • Use the Software Upgrade icon to open the Software Upgrade dialog box. The current software version of the connected DVR(s) will be displayed in the Upgrade Status field. • To upgrade a DVR, select the DVR and corresponding upgrade file and then click the Start button to begin the software upgrade process.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 8.3.1 SYSTEM The System Setup allows the administrator to set the system time, time zone, time synchronization, language, etc. The following is a brief description for each item in this menu and its specific operations: • TIME ZONE Select the appropriate time zone. The default setting is Eastern Standard Time. • DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Enable or disable DST by checking this box.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 8.3.2 PASSWORD The Password Setup allows the administrator to add new users, delete existing users, and/or modify the user names, password, and levels of access The DVR allows up to 18 user accounts. There are three default user levels in the system: • OPERATOR The lowest level, an Operator can only view live video and audio.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual “-“ (Default) - No Guest Access Allowed (Does not prevent access by User with login credentials) Administrator - Provides full access to the DVR allowing for viewing of all cameras and modification to all settings. Use this setting with caution. Supervisor - Provides access to view and control all cameras, Search, Archive and modify basic settings. Operator - Provides access to view and control all cameras. No access to Search or settings is provided.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual • ADV. For Customized access per user setup the Advanced User Setup. Within the menu, options are categorized into groups (Monitor, Search, Setup and Others): - Monitor Channel 1-8 Select Channels (cameras) the user can monitor. - X2 Allow the user to Zoom live and playback video. - PTZ Allow the user to access PTZ features if supported by the camera. - Volume Allow the user to change volume.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 8.3.3 NETWORK The Network Setup allows the administrator to setup all Ethernet network related parameters. Consultation with the network administrator may be required to set these parameters correctly. The following is a brief description for each item in this menu and its specific operations: • Net Type Select the type of network connection of the DVR to the network (DHCP, Static IP or PPPoE). DHCP is enabled by default but a Static IP is recommended.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual • WAP Picture Quality WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) is a simple standard for remote devices (such as Smartphones) to access the DVR. See Section 9.6 for more information on WAP. • Video Stream Video Stream (Dual Streaming) allows the user to choose the resolution and speed the video is delivered to the remote device (see Section 9.4). This is especially helpful for remote devices on slower networks.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 8.3.4 PRE CAMERA This feature is not available on WPS-100-DVR-4CH. 8.3.5 CAMERA The Camera setup allows the administrator to define additional attributes for each camera. The following is a brief description for each item in this menu and its specific operations: • TITLE Name each camera with a unique identifying name up to eight characters maximum. • MOTION DETECTION Enable or disable motion detection for the selected camera.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual • EVENT RECORD FPS Set the Frames Per Second Record rate for each camera when events such as motion or alarm inputs trigger the camera to record. Settings for Post Record time determines how long the DVR will record after the event triggers recording. Please refer to Section 9.3.6 and Section 9.3.8 for Post-record time. Select a value from 0 (off) - 30.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual The following is a brief description for each item in this menu and its specific operations: • CAMERA Select the camera to define motion triggered events. • DURATION Set the length of time the buzzer and the corresponding Alarm Out relay will remain triggered once motion is detected for this camera. The buzzer and Alarm Out relay will reset immediately once motion is no longer detected.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 8.3.7 VIDEO LOSS Video Loss Setup allows the administrator to define how the system responds when video signal is lost for the camera. The following is a brief description for each item in this menu and its specific operations: • CAMERA Select the camera to define video loss triggered events. • DURATION Set the length of time the buzzer and the corresponding Alarm Out relay will remain triggered once video loss is detected for this camera.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual • E-MAIL This DVR can send an email message to a pre-defined E-mail address in the event video loss is detected for this camera. The default setting is disabled. See Section 9.3.11 for more information on E-mail. • FTP This feature is not available on WPS-100-DVR-4CH.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 8.3.10 SCHEDULE The Scheduled Record Setup allows the administrator to define when and how video (and audio) will be recorded. This feature may be useful to increase hard drive storage space by defining what types of events are recorded on specific days of the week.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual • NORMAL Define if normal video and audio (non-event based video and audio) is recorded. Options include V for Video only, AV for Audio and Video, NO for No Recording, and OFF for recording but no event notification. Note: If both Alarm and Motion are set to OFF, then all video and audio recordings will be considered “normal recording” unless there is Video Loss for a particular camera.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual Note: This setting is specific and must match E-mail client settings used to access an E-mail account or the E-mail feature will not be operable. Do not enter generic text in this field. • MAIL TO #1-5 The DVR can send E-mails originated from triggered events to up to five different E-mail addresses. Enter the appropriate E-mail addresses in these fields.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 8.4 DUAL STREAMING This DVR offers two simultaneous video (and audio) streams to allow the DVR to record at a higher resolution while streaming the video to remote devices at a lower resolution. Dual Streaming can be set two ways. The first option is to set Compression (found in the Pre-Camera tab) to High. The second option is to set Video Stream (found in the Network tab) to one of the four QCIF levels.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 2. Adjust the Video Stream accordingly. • RECORD If Record is selected, the PC will match the Best REC Resolution setting found in Pre-Camera tab. The Record setting (with Compression set to Normal, see Section 9.3.4) delivers the best video performance but requires the network to offer the necessary bandwidth capacity. See Section 9.3.4 for more information on the Record setting.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 8.5 MOTION DETECTION / PRIVACY MASK Note: This feature is only available on DVRs with software versions 7.77.53 or higher. Update the DVR to the latest version available on the SnapAV Website to use this feature. See Section 5.6 SOFTWARE UPGRADE for information on performing a software upgrade. 8.5.1 MOTION DETECTION Motion Setup allows the administrator to define how the system responds when motion is detected for the camera. 1.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 8.6 REMOTE VIEWING WITH A SMARTPHONE 1. INSTALL THE APPLICATION 1. Install the application 1.1. On iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod touch® A. Access the App StoreSM using iTunes® or your Apple® Device, and search for WPS-DVR (WPS-DVR-HD). B. Install and run WPS-DVR or WPS-DVR-HD on your Apple® Device. 1.2. On Android™ Device A. Access the Android™ Market using your Android™ Device and search for WPS-DVR. B. Install and run WPS-DVR on your Android™ Device. 2.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 8.6.1 REMOTE DISPLAY AND OPERATION After launching WPS-DVR or WPS-DVR-HD, select the DVR in the Device list to connect. The application will open to a 4 window split screen by default. Use the CH button or double-tap a quadrant in the split screen to view a single camera full screen. Once in full-screen view, a “swipe” feature enables the ability to sequentially scroll through all of the cameras. This feature is also available in landscape mode.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual • SEARCH OPERATION Search By Time - Select month-day-yearhour-minute of the video to be viewed and press to begin playback. Search By Event – A chronological list of events will be displayed beginning with the most recent event first. Use the FWD and RWD icons to scroll to more pages of this list. This search can be further refined by ALARM, MOTION, VIDEO LOSS and SYSTEM LOG events shown by these four icons.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 8.7 SMARTPHONE REMOTE CONTROL (WHEN USING A BROWSER) USING WAP The DVR can also be remotely accessed using a web browser installed on a Smartphone that supports xHTML and MJPEG file format, and has a screen resolution of 240x320 or above. To access the DVR, enter the DDNS name or IP address of the DVR in the Location/Address field of the web browser.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual 9. WARRANTY 3-Year Limited Warranty This DVR has a 3-Year Limited Warranty. The warranty includes parts and labor repairs on all components found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal conditions of use. This warranty shall not apply to products which have been abused, modified, disassembled or improperly installed.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS * System Video Audio Record Display Playback O.S. Embedded Linux 2.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS Storage HDD Backup Alarm Buzzer Triggered by Network 1 RJ-45 10/100BaseT Ethernet connector Web Remote setup, monitoring, backup, alarm notification, & remote software upgrade DDNS Free DDNS server E-mail Alarm notification to stationary or mobile devices Video 1/4 split-window Audio Bidirectional Protocol Control IR Setup Local Multi-lingual Operating Temperature Video loss & Motion Ethernet Remote stations
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual APPENDIX B – HARD DRIVE RECORDING TABLE The following tables list the recording time in days for the factory-installed hard drives. Please Visit the appropriate product page on www.snapav.com to calculate recording times for replacement hard drives with different capacities. WPS-100-DVR-4CH Storage Size: 500GB Resolution Quality Total Recording Rate (FPS)* 120 720x480 (Full D1) 720x240 (Half D1) 360x240 (CIF) 60 30 15 9 3.5 7.0 13.9 8 3.9 7.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual APPENDIX C – H.264 TO AVI CONVERSION UTILITY Included on the bundled disc is a MS-Windows utility program used to convert native .h264 files from the DVR to .avi file format to be played back on PCs using Windows Media Player. 1. Insert the CD in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive in the PC and copy the AVI_Converter.exe file to the desktop. Double click the AVI Converter icon to open the utility. 2. Select the source files (.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual APPENDIX D – WIREPATHDNS SETUP Using the WirepathDNS is easy. Select WirepathDNS from the list and enter the client name or other unique string in the URL. When exiting the Network menu, confirm the changes. A DDNS service is setup automatically. See IE Interface Setup and DVR Local Display Menu Setup below for details on using WirepathDNS.
WPS-100-DVR-4CH Installation and Users Manual ACCESSING THE DVR Internet Explorer To access the DVR, the address must be preceded by http://. Example: http://snap.WirepathDNS.com:81/ie.htm The standard port (80) will be used, and does not need to be included in the address. If the port has been changed within router setup, the port number assigned must follow the address. Smartphone App To access the DVR, the address is all that is needed, do not enter any prefix or suffix. Example: snap.WirepathDNS.
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