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DVR User’s Manual Caution and Preventive Tips • Switch the 115/230V selector to your local voltage standard • Handle with care, do not drop the unit • Mount the unit in an equipment rack or place it on a solid, stable surface. • Indoor use only. Do not place the unit in a humid, dusty, oily, or smoky site. • Do not place it in an area with poor ventilation or in an area close to fire or other sources of heat. Doing so may damage the unit as well as cause fire or an electric shock.
DVR 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.
DVR User’s Manual Table of Contents 1. Overview .......................................................................................................................7 2. System Setup................................................................................................................8 2.1 Position the Unit .....................................................................................................8 2.2 Select Video Format ................................................................
DVR User’s Manual 3.7.1 3.7.2 3.7.3 3.7.4 POS Function ............................................................................................32 POS Overlay..............................................................................................32 Exception POS Setup ................................................................................33 Input Setup ................................................................................................34 4. Basic Operation ..................
DVR User’s Manual 4.6.1 Setting Up the DVR and the PC.................................................................55 4.6.2 UPnP NAT Traversal Function ...................................................................56 4.7 System Log Exportation .......................................................................................56 5. Remote Monitoring Software.....................................................................................57 5.1 Remote Monitoring System Requirements ..........
DVR User’s Manual 1. Overview The Premium H.264 DVR 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 solution.
DVR User’s Manual 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 that caused by a sudden power fluctuation, use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is highly recommended. 2.1 Position the Unit Firstly, note to position / mount the DVR in a proper place and be sure to power off the unit before making any connections.
DVR User’s Manual Connecting Short-term Device If any short-term devices shall be installed to the DVR as parts of the unit system, such as USB ThumbDrive® or any USB devices, etc., make sure those devices are connected only after the unit is powered on. The reason is because the DVR can recognize the external devices only after the power-on process is done completely. 2.4 Rear Panel Connectors There are various connectors on the rear panel for the DVR installations.
DVR User’s Manual Video Input A group of BNC connectors is offered for video input streams from installed cameras. The number of connectors is equal to the number of channels. Video Out Plenty of BNC connectors are positioned on the rear panel for looping out the video input. Main Audio Out The DVR provides a main audio out connectors for connection to an audio output devices, such as an amplified speaker.
DVR User’s Manual USB Connector There is a USB2.0 port on the rear panel for users to connect external USB devices to the unit, such as ThumbDrive®, DVD+RW, or a USB mouse. e-SATA (Reserved) Users can connect an e-SATA storage device via this port to expend HDD capacity of the DVR. Alarm Output (Optional) This optional terminal block offers connections to four extra alarm output devices. Video Matrix (Optional) This optional D-Sub connector allows users to connect four extra call monitors.
DVR User’s Manual 3. General System Setup Before operating the DVR, some general configuration should be setup first. The following subsections will introduce function keys on the front panel and general configuration of the DVR. The regular displayed OSD information and its displayed positions are shown as following figure. Title of the channel will be displayed on the top-center of the gird, either in full-screen mode or in multiple channel mode.
DVR User’s Manual 3.1.2 Functional Keys This section describes the functional keys, which are for normal operation, on the front panel of the DVR. Please refer to the Setup Guide for the graphical illustration of functional keys. POWER Key • After power cord is correctly connected, press this key to switch power on. • Press and hold this key to quick shutdown the DVR. CHANNEL • In both Live and Playback modes, press the CHANNEL key to view the corresponding video in full-screen.
DVR User’s Manual PLAY 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 video will be frozen. The date / time information shown on the monitor will continue updating, as well as the recording of video. Press FREEZE again to return to live mode. • Press FREEZE while playing the recorded video, the playback video will be paused.
DVR User’s Manual ENTER / ZOOM • In OSD setup menu or selection interface, press this key to make the selection or save settings. • In live full-screen viewing mode, press this key to view a 2× zoom image; press it again to return. JOG / SHUTTLE (for specified models) The jog/shuttle knob, shown as the figure on the right, is a combination of a shuttle ring with an embedded jog disk. It provides wide latitude in playback control.
DVR User’s Manual 3.2.1 User Management The DVR provides the option to create up to seven sets of usernames and passwords with customized authority, excluding the preset “admin” account. From the Main Menu, select Æ and the menu is as the following.
DVR User’s Manual 3.3 Power On / Shutdown the Unit If the DVR must be shutdown for any reason, please use the proper shutdown and power on procedures to avoid damaging the DVR. To Power On the Unit: Check the type of power source before plug in the power cord to the DVR (the acceptable power input is between AC110V ~ AC240V), and power on the unit using the power key on the front panel.
DVR User’s Manual Rebooting Time If the auto rebooting function is enabled, select a desired time to perform the auto rebooting function. 3.3.1 HDD Auto Scan When the DVR found file system error while recording, the DVR will reboot and HDD auto scan will be initiated. If by any chance auto scan failed, the HDD will need to be formatted.
DVR User’s Manual 3.4 System Date / Time Setting Users can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in Date/Time menu (under System setup menu). The login account should have authority to access the System setup menu. In OSD setup menu, select and press ENTER, then select to access the Date/Time menu; the menu displays as follows. Date/Time Date Time Time Zone Date/Time Display Date Display Mode Time Display Mode Daylight Saving Time Setup Network Time Protocol Setup 3.4.
DVR User’s Manual Date Display Mode This function allows user to set the OSD display type of the date. There are three options to select from: , or . “Y” represents “Year”, “M” represents “Month” and “D” represents “Day”. Move to the item and press ENTER, the option starts blinking. Use UP / DOWN keys to change the setting. Time Display Mode User can set the time format to <12 HR> or <24 HR>. Use the UP / DOWN keys to change the format. 3.4.
DVR User’s Manual 3.4.3 Network Time Protocol Setup Time Zone Select
DVR User’s Manual 3.5 IP Camera Setting The distinctive hybrid solution of the DVR enables users to connect IP camera(s) while others are analog cameras. First enter the OSD setup menu with an authorized account and access Æ to select the number of IP cameras to be connected. The preset is 4, which added 4 extra channels to the DVR’s maximum supported camera connections. When is set to 5 or above, the supported channels will be from the largest numbers (e.
DVR User’s Manual Device Search Select this item and press ENTER to automatically search for IP cameras installed in the same LAN network to the DVR. If the IP cameras are ONVIF devices, “Brand Name/Onvif” will be shown under the “Brand” column. NOTE: If the model is selected as in advance to starting device search, the search result will only show ONVIF devices. Hostname/IP Access this item to enter the hostname or IP address of the IP camera, for example 192.168.1.123.
DVR User’s Manual I-frame Only Mode Users can select for this item to limit the Live display to 1PPS to avoid DVR overloading when the IP camera sends excessive data. The recorded video will not be affected. This item will be accessible only when the streaming format is set to or . NOTE: The DVR will automatically switch to I-frame mode when excessive data is received.
DVR User’s Manual 3.5.4 Activated Access this item and select to activate the connection to the IP camera. To deactivate the connection, select . NOTE: Once the connection to the IP camera is activated, menu items , , , , and will be grayed out and cannot be accessed. 3.5.5 Status After the connection to the IP camera is activated, users can check the connection status. The menu will be shown as below.
DVR User’s Manual 3.6 Record Schedule / Quality Setting The Record setup menu allows users to set recording quality, recording schedules, and other recording parameters. Login with a proper account to access Record setup menu. In the Main menu, move the cursor to and press ENTER; the following menu is displayed. Record Record Mode Setup Schedule Setup Preset Config Per Camera Config ezRecord Setup Data Lifetime Setup Pre-Alarm Recording Circular Recording Audio Recording Purge Data 3.6.
DVR User’s Manual 3.6.2 Preset Record Configuration The is used to select the preset recording quality and frame rate. In normal circumstances, it is strongly recommended to set the preset configuration as . Below table shows the PPS and picture size under in Half-D1 mode. Please refer to OSD Setup Manual, Section Preset Record Configuration for further information.
DVR User’s Manual Please note that the total normal PPS for all channels cannot exceed 240 NTSC (720×240@240PPS) / 200 PAL (720×288@200PPS). To increase one channel’s PPS, others’ may have to be reduced first. Event PPS is not restricted to this rule, since a smart event scheduler will handle the total PPS with a correct weighting. 3.6.
DVR User’s Manual • Move to and press ENTER. This item will determine whether the DVR will record during daytime. If yes, use UP/DOWN to select as to enable daytime recording; or select to disable. • Repeat the same procedures through the 3rd and 4th item, respectively. Note that will be inaccessible if in is set to . • Select and press ENTER, then press UP/DOWN to make a choice.
DVR User’s Manual Data Lifetime When data lifetime mode is set as , this item will be accessible. Press ENTER to select this item and press UP / DOWN keys to set the data lifetime. The value ranges from <1> to <365> days. Alternatively, select <0> to disable this function. Data Lifetime By Day When data lifetime mode is set as , this item will be accessible. Enter this menu and users can setup data lifetime of each weekday independently. The value ranges from <1> to <365> days.
DVR User’s Manual From the Record setup menu, move the cursor to and press ENTER, then select / using UP / DOWN keys. 3.6.9 Audio Recording This item allows user to enable / disable Audio recording function of the unit. When it’s set to , audio input is recorded and saved with the video. When it’s set to , audio is ignored. 3.6.10 Purge Data This item is used to delete the Normal or Event recording video.
DVR User’s Manual 3.7 POS Setup The function provides a connection between the DVR and a Point-of-Sale (POS) device, such as a cash register. With this function, the financial transaction data can be linked to specific camera images and recorded to the DVR. To enable this function, enter OSD setup menu with proper account, and select . Press Enter and the following OSD setup menu will show up. POS POS Function POS Overlay Exception POS Setup Input Setup 3.7.
DVR User’s Manual 3.7.3 Exception POS Setup This sub-menu is used to define the conditions that are to be treated as an “Exception” and thus trigger an action (the function will be implemented later). Exception POS Setup Exception No. Trigger Exception String By Numerals Value Value (Upper Limit) 1 On NO SALE Off Exception No. Select a number to set the exception parameters. The total is 16 exceptions. Trigger Select to monitor if transactions satisfy exception parameters.
DVR User’s Manual : When the value of a transaction is within a certain range, it will be marked as an exception. The range need to be defined in the following sub-setting and . : When the value of a transaction is beyond a certain range, it will be marked as an exception. The range need to be defined in the following sub-setting and .
DVR User’s Manual Text Filter This item is used to choose the text filter. The supported models for pole display and printer are listed as below.
DVR User’s Manual 4. Basic Operation The DVR allows users to access some general operations through the front panel easily. The following sections introduce the general operations. 4.1 View Live / Playback Video The general functions in Live and Playback mode are described in the following sections. 4.1.1 Viewing Modes The DVR provides versatile ways of viewing both live and recorded video. The following presents these viewing modes.
DVR User’s Manual When simultaneous output is disabled, in addition to the above three viewing modes, the following figure shows four more available viewing modes. Press MODE repeatedly to switch to the next available viewing modes. NOTE: 12-windows mode is only available in 8ch and 16ch models, while 20-windows mode is only available in 16ch models. 4.1.2 Digital Zoom Users are able to view a 2× full-screen in live and playback mode. To view the 2× full-screen, follow the steps.
DVR User’s Manual 4.1.3 View Live Cameras Users are allowed to view live camera in versatile viewing modes. The general operation under live mode is described as follows. Freeze Live Image Press FREEZE while viewing live image, the image pauses but the date / time information does not, and the system clock continues running. Press FREEZE to pause the live image; press FREEZE again to resume the live camera view. 4.1.4 View Recorded Video To view recorded video, users can press PLAY key directly.
DVR User’s Manual z FREEZE Press FREEZE to pause the playback video. When the recorded video is paused, press LEFT / RIGHT to move playback video single step reverse / forward respectively. Press FREEZE again to resume playback video. z PLAY Press it to start playing back video or stop playing back video and return to live mode. Pause Playback and Single Step Forward To pause and resume recorded video, follow these steps. • Press any CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full-screen.
DVR User’s Manual 4.2.2 Sequence with Call Monitor Two different modes can be displayed on the call monitor: Sequence display and Single camera display. To setup sequence schedule of the call monitor, see OSD Setup Manual, Section Sequence Setup. Follow the steps to control display of the call monitor. • Press the CALL key on the front panel to enter call monitor control mode. The icon representing “Call Mode” will be shown in the status bar.
DVR User’s Manual 4.3.1 Search by Time Follow the steps to search video by date and time. • Press SEARCH to enter the Search menu. • Move the cursor to “From” and press ENTER will start playing recorded video from the specified “From” time. • Move the cursor to “End” and press ENTER will start playing recorded video from the specified “End” time. • Move the cursor to “Select” and press LEFT/RIGHT keys to choose date/ time. Press ENTER and adjust the values by UP/DOWN keys.
DVR User’s Manual 4.3.2 Calendar Search Follow the steps below to search recorded video via Calendar Search. • Press SEARCH button to enter the Search menu. • Move the cursor to and press ENTER. A calendar will be shown as below.
DVR User’s Manual 4.3.3 Smart Search Smart Search allows users to search for recorded videos according to specific date/time, channel, and monitoring area. Follow the steps below to search recorded video via Smart Search. • Press SEARCH button to enter the Search menu. • Move the cursor to and press ENTER. The Smart Search menu will be displayed as below.
DVR User’s Manual 4.3.4 Search by Event “Event List” allows users to search wanted video by event. The Event List is displayed as below: Event List Date Time 2010/12/07 AM 11:26:50 2010/12/07 AM 11:53:03 2010/12/17 PM 12:14:42 2010/12/07 PM 12:45:31 2010/12/07 PM 12:55:56 First Page <<< << < Type Motion Alarm Alarm Motion Alarm Ch 2 5 3 1 1 > >> >>> The list displays events by date, time, triggered camera and alarm type. As some events are deleted, others are displayed.
DVR User’s Manual 4.3.5 Search by Text When a POS device is connected to the DVR, users can search for videos with text data. The “Text Query Page” is displayed as below: Text Query Page Off By Text Item Item Off By Numerals Value Value (Upper Limit) Off By Date/Time 2010/12/07 AM 00:00:00 From: 2010/12/09 AM 00:00:00 To: Off By Channel Text Query List There are three ways to search: by text, by numerals, or by text and numerals.
DVR User’s Manual 4.3.6 Panorama Search In addition to the various search methods listed above, the DVR also provides users a different way to search for video of one specific channel via preview images, called panorama search. Please refer to the following steps to do panorama search. • First, start to playback video of one specific channel in full-screen. • Press FREEZE and the video will be paused.
DVR User’s Manual Make sure an external storage device is available and connected to the appropriate port for video export. From the Main menu, select
DVR User’s Manual Select Channel Select the channel to export. Move the cursor to the desired channel using LEFT / RIGHT keys, select or de-select a channel by pressing ENTER. From / To Time The items are used to set the time which data export begins and ends. Move the cursor using LEFT / RIGHT keys, and press ENTER to select the date / time items; adjust the selected date and time value by UP / DOWN keys. Select Events Select this item to display the event list.
DVR User’s Manual 4.4.1.4 Erase Disc This function is used to remove data found on a DVD+RW disk prior to exporting new information to the drive. Select and press ENTER to start deleting data. 4.4.2 Quick Video Export through Front Panel Through front panel control, the DVR allows users to easily export wanted video as *.drv file with the built-in DVD+RW or to an external device, such as a USB ThumbDrive®. To export video to an external device, make sure the device is connected to the DVR.
DVR User’s Manual 4.4.2.2 Export Normal Video To Export normal video to external device, follow these step: • Press SEARCH and playback wanted normal video by entering date/time. Note if the screen is showing in multiple channel mode, please make sure there is no window displaying in Live mode, or the export will not work. • After entering Playback mode, playback the video and press COPY once to mark the starting point of the export video. The playback continues.
DVR User’s Manual • Press ENTER to start the export the whole event video to the connected device; or, press ESC to abort. • If there is no exportable device connected to the DVR, then a warning message will be shown on the screen. 4.5 Dome Control The DVR allows users to control a dome camera via the function keys on the front panel. In Live mode, users can press any CHANNEL key to display the desired dome camera in full-screen.
DVR User’s Manual NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and exiting from the menu. 4.5.3 RS485 Setup The DVR controls the dome cameras via RS-485 communication protocol. The RS-485 parameters of the DVR must be set to the same as the parameters set in dome camera. Users are allowed to change the RS-485 settings of the DVR. Select in Main menu, then select from the System setup menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.
DVR User’s Manual Focus Near Click on it to focus the lens of selected dome camera at a nearer point. Zoom Out Click on it to zoom out the lens of selected dome camera. This function enables users to shrink the current image and a larger viewing area can be displayed. Zoom In Click on it to zoom in the lens of selected dome camera. This function enables users to enlarge a certain area.
DVR User’s Manual • Then press DOME to enter Dome Control mode. The dome control panel will be displayed. • Use Direction keys to pan/tilt the dome camera to desired position. • Click on the dome control panel or press CH1 key to access the Set/Go Preset function. A numeral keyboard will be displayed as below. 1 4 7 Exit 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Clear BS Set Preset Go Preset Run Tour • Input a desired preset number. • Click on the button to save the position.
DVR User’s Manual 4.6 UPnP Function UPnP is the abbreviation for Universal Plug and Play, which is a technology that integrates a universal protocol for widespread plug-and-play devices to ease the network implementation. When a PC and a DVR both installed the UPnP function, the PC can automatically recognize the DVR in the same local area network.
DVR User’s Manual 4.6.2 UPnP NAT Traversal Function The UPnP NAT traversal function will help to automatically setup a router if the DVR connects to the internet via a router. When a PC connects to a DVR not in the same local area network, a real IP address and corresponding port number is required. However if the DVR is behind a router, the communication between the PC and the DVR will be transmitted back and forth by the router.
DVR User’s Manual 5. Remote Monitoring Software The remote monitoring software is a remote browser-based software application designed to operate with the DVR products. Using the software, users are allowed to view live and recorded video, and to configure the DVRs remotely via a LAN, WAN or Internet on a personal computer.
DVR User’s Manual 5.2 Software Installation Refer to the following description to install the remote monitoring software. 5.2.1 Change Internet Settings The PC operating with the remote monitoring software should be set to accept ActiveX plug-ins. Please follow the steps to set the Internet security settings appropriately. • Before operating the remote monitoring software, please check the IP address of the DVR.
DVR User’s Manual • Uncheck “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone”. Type the IP address of the unit in field and click to add this web site to the zone. • Click to confirm the setting and close Trusted sites dialog. • In the Security Level area, click . The Security Settings screen is displayed. • Under , set all items to or . • Click to apply the setting and close the screen.
DVR User’s Manual 5.2.2 Install Remote Monitoring Software Start the browser to initiate the installation of the remote monitoring software on the PC. The IP address of the DVR can be saved as a Favorites item in the web browser to enable easy access in the future. • Start the IE; it can be started either by clicking on the desktop icon, or by using the Start menu to access it. • Enter the IP address of the DVR in the address bar at the top of the browser.
DVR User’s Manual 5.2.2.1 Log in / Log off Login using the same accounts setup in the DVR. The authority level is also the same as setup in the DVR. One preset account “admin” and up to four other accounts can access a DVR at the same time. Nevertheless, if the “admin” account is currently accessing the DVR’s OSD setup menu via front panel of the DVR, then the “admin” account at the remote monitoring site cannot change the settings at the same time. The “admin” account at the DVR side has priority.
DVR User’s Manual 5.2.2.2 Software Upgrades If a new version of the remote monitoring software is available on the DVR, upgrade will be prompted while accessing the unit. Follow the steps to upgrade the software. • The message as the above figure will be prompted. Click to accept version upgrade. • Start the IE again and enter the IP address of the DVR in the Address bar of the browser; or if the unit address is set as a Favorite site, click the Favorites entry for the unit.
DVR User’s Manual 5.3.1.1 Select Display Mode Choose the number of windows to be displayed on the main window. Click one of the display buttons in MODE section. Available selections are 4, 9, 16, and 20 camera displays. To view certain window in full-screen, either double-click on the preferred grid, or click on the corresponding CAMERA button. 5.3.1.2 Operate Cameras with Dome Control The remote monitoring software allows users to control and configure a dome camera remotely.
DVR User’s Manual Iris +/− This item is used to open and close the iris to let more or less light into the camera. Click on to open iris or to close iris. Zoom +/− Users are allowed to zoom-in or zoom-out using the adjusting buttons. Zoom-in to enlarge a certain area and zoom-out to view more area. Direction Button This button is used to pan and/or tilt the dome camera. Click the arrows in the directions to be viewed. 5.3.1.
DVR User’s Manual 5.3.2 Instant Recording Instant Recording function allows users to record video to the PC by one click. NOTE: The Audio function is set to OFF as the default setting. 5.3.2.1 Record Video Instantly Follow the steps to start recording instantly: • Click on the button. • Select the destination folder to save the video. • Click on the button again to stop recording. NOTE: The instant recording video will be saved as *.drv file. 5.3.2.
DVR User’s Manual 5.3.3.1 Playback Remote Video To view remote video, click on the main window toolbar, and then tab. The screen will be displayed. The and in the display the date and time from which recorded video is available for playback. To playback remote video segments, follow these steps: • Choose in
DVR User’s Manual 5.3.3.2 Playback Local *.drv Files The tab allows users to playback *.drv video files stored in the PC's hard drive. Follow below steps to playback a downloaded *.drv file with the remote monitoring software. • Click and the file selection screen is displayed. • Select the *.drv video file for playback and click . • Click in the Screen to start the playback, or click to abort.
DVR User’s Manual 5.3.4 Verify Digital Signature The digital signature aims to authenticate a video file exported from the DVR. Follow the description to verify the digital signature. • Click on the main window toolbar. • Click tab to display the Verify window. • Click to select the *.gpg, *.avi, *.sig files respectively, which belong to the exported video to be authenticated. • Click to start verifying digital signature.
DVR User’s Manual 5.3.7 Health Status of HDD This function verifies HDD status of the DVR. The information items shown in the chart are described as below: Device Name This item shows the model name of the HDD. Int./Ext. This item indicates whether the HDD is an internal or external device. Total Size This item indicates the total size of the HDD. State This item indicates whether the HDD is active or non-active. Temperature This item indicates the current temperature of the HDD in Celsius degree. 5.3.
DVR User’s Manual 5.3.9 Remote Software Upgrade/ Reboot of Connected DVR Users can remotely perform software upgrade or reboot the connected DVR. Remote Software Upgrade Click MENU button in the main window toolbar. A Configuration window will be displayed. Go to Æ and the menu is as shown below. Then click on the Execute button and locate the upgrade file “*.tar” or files “*.tgz & *.md5” to start remote software upgrade.
DVR User’s Manual 5.3.10 Remote Monitoring Software Troubleshooting What happened if the server requests to upgrade the software every time the DVR is connected? If the following screen displays repeatedly, please follow the steps to delete the temporary internet files. • Select from the main menu of the web browser, then , and then click the tab. • Click the button in the field; the screen displays as below.
DVR User’s Manual Appendix A: Recommended HDDs The following is a list of recommended SATA HDDs. Brand Seagate WD Model Name Model Number Size Barracuda 7200.12 ST2500418AS 500GB SV35 ST3500411SV 500GB SV35 ST31000526SV Barracuda Green ST1500DL003 1.5TB Barracuda Green ST2000DL003 2TB AV-GP WD5000AVDS 500G AV-GP WD10EURS 1.0T AV-GP WD20EURS 2.
DVR User’s Manual Appendix B: Remote Controller A remote control is provided for the DVR.
DVR User’s Manual The keys of the remote control function as the keys of the front panel of the DVR. The only difference between the remote control and the front panel is the “DVR SEL” key. The DVR Selection key is used to switch control between different DVRs. The remote control can be used to control up to 16 DVRs. To setup the remote control, the first thing is to assign a unique DVR Unit ID to different DVRs.
DVR User’s Manual Appendix C: USB Mouse Operation Users can use an USB mouse to operate the DVR. To use the USB mouse, please read through the following descriptions. Plug in an USB mouse to any USB port of the DVR. Move the USB mouse, and the cursor should appear. Move the cursor to the right side of the screen and a Live Panel will be displayed. The icons on the Live Panel are the same as the functional keys on the front panel of the DVR.
DVR User’s Manual Motion Detection Area Setup When users are setting the motion detection area, an USB mouse can help to speedily complete the setup. Enter the OSD setup menu and go to the following path: Æ Æ Æ . The screen is split into 16×12 grids, where the grids can be selected or deselected as motion detection area. Left click once on any grid to select or deselect the specific grid.
DVR User’s Manual Appendix D: Keyboard Access Sketch The following sketch shows the keys used to access and control the connected DVR.
DVR User’s Manual Appendix E: Simultaneous Output Options When simultaneous output is disabled (No), dual main monitor function will be available. Alternatively, when simultaneous output is enabled (Yes), all main monitors connected will be showing the same output. However, the hybrid display function and playback function on BNC and S-Video monitors will be unavailable when simultaneous output is disabled. Refer to the following table to see the display of monitors under the two different situations.
DVR User’s Manual Appendix F: Jog / Shuttle Control The jog/shuttle knob is used to provide wide latitude in playback control. Note that the jog/shuttle knob is active only when the DVR has been in Playback mode. While playing back recorded video, users can rotate the shuttle ring to select different speed of forward and backward playback. Rotating the shuttle ring clockwise/ counterclockwise causes the unit to playback faster forward/ backward.
DVR User’s Manual Appendix G: IP Camera Installation The following is an example of the installation of a Nx Series IP camera. Step 1. Enter the IP address (for example: 192.168.1.242) of the Nx Series IP camera to access its web management page. Login using the administrator’s username and password (for example: Admin & 1234). Step 2. Access the System menu and click on the “Network” tab to find the management port and the RTSP port. The management port is 80 and the RTSP port is 554.
DVR User’s Manual Step 3. Next click on the “View parameters” tab to look for current camera image settings: Brightness=25, Sharpness=128, and Contrast=128. Step 4. Access the Streaming menu to look resolution setting: MJPEG=1280×960, MPEG-4=VGA, and the maximum frame rate is 15fps. Step 5. Access the OSD setup menu of the DVR to select the number of IP cameras to be connected: Æ . The DVR will reboot in order to apply the change.
DVR User’s Manual Step 6. Access the menu of the DVR to setup the IP camera. Select the channel that is reserved for IP camera. The menu should look like the following: IP Camera CH16 CH16 Off IP Camera Select IP Camera Title IP Camera Covert Device Search Hostname/IP Model Connection Setup Device Setup Activated Status Copy Setting 192.168.1.242 Nx Series No Step 7.
DVR User’s Manual Step 10. Set to and the device setting parameters will be applied. Step 11. Set Æ to and the video from the IP camera should be displaying on the screen after a few seconds. Step 12. Access Æ and the current status of the IP camera will be displayed as shown below. The information is “read only”. Status Model Streaming Format Resolution PPS Bandwidth Pkg. lost rate Nx Series MPEG4 640×480 15.00 62.53 KB/Sec 0.
