OPERATOR’S MANUAL English version 1.0 DHU500 SERIES MPEG4 Networkable DVR Copyright „ 2007 Digimerge Technologies Inc.
Thank You PREFACE Thank Thank you for purchasing the DHU500 Series DVR. Digimerge is committed to providing our customers with a high quality, reliable security product. The DHU500 Series line of Pentaplex Network DVR’s offer a full-featured Networkable video recording solution. Record in Real Time with 120 fps recording capability. Images can be easily transferred using the built in CDRW optical drive or USB flash drive.
Important Safeguards PREFACE Important Safeguards In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture process of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before operating and using your video product. Installation 1.
Important Safeguards PREFACE Service Use 13. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 19. Cleaning - Unplug the video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 14.
General Precautions PREFACE NOTE This equipment has been certified and found to comply with the limits regulated by FCC, EMC, and LVD. Therefore, it is designated to provide reasonable protection against interference and will not cause interference with other appliance usage.
Table of Contents TOC Table of Contents Section 1 - Location and Control DHU500 Series - Front .................................................................... 8 DHU500 Series - Back ................................................................... 10 Section 2 - Remote Control..................................................................... 14 Section 3 - Operating the DVR ............................................................... 15 Starting the DVR - Self Test Screens ...................
SECTION 1 LOCATION AND CONTROL DHU500 Series - Front View...................... 8 DHU500 Series - Rear View ....................
DHU500 Series - Front SECTION 1 DHU500 Series - Front 1 2 3 6 4 7 8 9 10 5 11 12 13 14 15 1. POWER - Turns the DVR unit ON/OFF. 2. CDRW DRIVE - Drive bay for CD-RW Drive 3. LED POWER AND HDD LIGHTS - Indicates unit power and HDD activity 4. NUMBER / LETTER PAD • Use the numbers to switch between cameras in View mode. • Use the Numbers and Letters for Menu data input. 5.
DHU500 Series - Front SECTION 1 1 2 3 6 4 7 8 9 10 5 11 12 13 14 15 9. PLAY/FWD - Starts the playback of a previously recorded event. If the PLAY/FF button is pressed during playback, the FAST FORWARD option will become active. 10. REC - Manually starts/stops recording of the currently displayed camera. 11. VOLUME UP / DOWN - Raises and Lowers the system volume. 12. AUDIO - Switches between cameras 1-4 to receive audio z * Only one channel audio available on the 4-Channel DVR Model. 13.
DHU500 Series - Back SECTION 1 DHU500 Series - Back 1 3 4 5 6 2 7 8 9 10 11 1. BNC VIDEO INPUTS - Video inputs for direct connection to Cameras or for looping input to a DVR. The number of ports will vary based on the DVR model (4 Channel, 8 Channel or 16 Channel). 2. AC INPUT - Connect the AC power using the power cord provided with the unit from the DVR to an electrical outlet. 3. COMPOSITE - A Composite Video OUT connection used to connect the DVR to a Slave Monitor or DVR. 4.
DHU500 Series - Back SECTION 1 7 8 9 10 11 7. AUDIO OUT - Connect the Audio OUT to the AUDIO IN on an DVR or Monitor. 8. RS232 PORT - Connection for an RS-232 Device. * Not available on 4-Channel DVR Model. 9. ETHERNET PORT - Connects the DVR to a router for connection to the internet. Refer to the Instructions on Page 51 for Remote Connection. 10. NTSC/PAL SWITCH - Changes the DVR unit between NTSC and PAL modes. 11.
SECTION 2 REMOTE CONTROL Remote Control ........................................
Remote Control SECTION 2 Remote Control Listed below is a quick reference for the Remote Control. For details on specific features, refer to the DHU500 Series - Front Panel features on Pages 10-11 REC - Starts/Stops Manual Recording POWER BUTTON Turns the DVR ON PTZ - Accesses the Pan/Tilt/Zoom Setup menu NUMBER PAD Control for Cameras 1-16 & used for adding information in the Menu system.
SECTION 3 OPERATING THE DVR Starting the DVR - Self Test Screens .......16 Starting the DVR - QUAD Display ............16 Powering Off the DVR ..............................16 Main Menu Control ...................................17 Event Search Funstion .............................18 Accessign the DVR Locally/Remotely ......22 Web Client Software.................................24 Web Client - Main Window .......................
Starting the DVR - Self Test Screens SECTION 3 Starting the DVR - Self Test Screens Once the DVR has been connected and powered on, the following self-test screens will appear: LOADING PROGRAMS ...... CHECKING HDD INTEGRITY ...... INITIALIZING DEVICES ... NOTE: If a new HARD DRIVE is detected by the system, the DVR will automatically FORMAT the new drive.
Main Menu Control SECTION 3 Main Menu Control • Enter the MENU screen by pressing the MENU button. The System Password may be required, based on system settings. • Scroll through the 5 Main options by pressing the KL buttons. • To enter a sub-menu, navigate to the option and press the SEL button. • To exit a SUBMENU, press the MENU button. To save the changes, select the SAVE & EXIT option and press the SEL button.
Event Search Function SECTION 3 Event Search Function The Event Search function is used to locate previously recorded events (Motion, Sensor or Manual Event recording), and to view a list of logged system events. Press the SEARCH button located on the front panel of the DVR to access the Event Search Menu.
Event Search Function SECTION 3 Date / Time Search Search and play previously recorded events by Date, Time and Event type. Date/Time Search Event: ALL HDD: Internal Date: 01-01-2006 01:01:01 PLAY 1. EVENT: Select an event type - Alarm, Motion or All. Press the K and L buttons to highlight, and press IJ buttons to select an event type. 2. HDD: Select a Hard Drive (if multiple drives are available). Press the K and L buttons to highlight, and press IJ buttons to select a Hard Drive type. 3.
Event Search Function SECTION 3 Backup Menu A USB Memory Stick can be connected to the front panel of the DVR, and is used as a backup device or to upgrade the Firmware on the DVR. Backup to USB / CDRW 1. Insert the USB Memory Stick into the DVR or place a CD in the CDRW Drive, then choose the Backup Menu from the Search Function. NOTE: The Memory Stick should be Formatted on a PC prior to copying data from the DVR Unit. 2. Press the Search Button on the front panel of the DVR.
Event Search Function SECTION 3 Log View Displays all logged system events. Log LOG LIST (1/#) 01-01-2006 01:01:01 Power Fail 01-01-2006 02:02:02 Power On 01-01-2006 03:03:03 Video Loss 01-01-2006 04:04:04 Power Off 01-01-2006 05:05:05 Record Start 01-01-2006 05:05:06 Record Stop 01-01-2006 05:05:06 Record Error 01-01-2006 06:06:06 Motion CH3 Navigate through events using the K and L buttons to highlight, and press the SEL key on the front of the DVR to view an event (i.e.
Accessing with Web Client SECTION 3 Accessing with Web Client Once the DVR and Network have been successfully configured, a connection can be made with a Local PC (a PC within the same network as the DVR), or remotely (a PC from outside the network via the Internet) using Microsoft Internet Explorer: Local: Use the internal network IP address. For Example: • http://192.168.0.150 If you are using a different Web server port number, you will need to add this to the end of the address (i.e.
SECTION 3 Accessing with Web Client Internet Explorer Settings - Allowing Pop-Ups The Web based client software requires the use of Pop-Ups in Internet Explorer. Once the address has been entered into the Address bar, an alert may appear indicating that a Pop-Up window has been blocked: 1. Click on the Pop-Up warning on the Internet Explorer Window to access the Pop-Ups drop down menu 2. Select ‘Always Allow Pop-ups from This Site’ 3. A prompt window will appear to Allow the Pop-Up from this site.
Web & Digi Client Software SECTION 3 Web & Digi Client Software Minimum System Requirements: The minimum requirements are the same for the 4, 8 and 16 channel models. • Operating System: Windows XP Home or Professional • CPU: Pentium 4 1.7GHZ or equivalent • Memory: 512 MB or greater • Hard Drive Space: Minimum of 30 MB Install Space. Additional hard drive space is required for saving DVR data to the local PC.
SECTION 3 Digi Client - Main Window Digi Client - Main Window 1 12 11 10 9 8 7 2 6 3 4 5 NOTE: Third party Internet Explorer toolbars (such as Google or Yahoo toolbars) may interfere with screen display. Please disable or uninstall these toolbars prior to use. 1. Channels Window - Displays Active Cameras. Inactive cameras or unavailable channels will be displayed in blue. 2. Detail Tabs - Displays system information (Logs, Events, System Info. and Status). 3.
Channels Window SECTION 3 Channels Window Displays all Active Cameras. Inactive cameras or unavailable channels will be displayed in blue. An individual camera can be loaded into full screen mode by double clicking on a selected channel. NOTE: Windows can be dragged-and-dropped anywhere within the Multi-view screen mode. Detail Tabs Displays system information: 1. Log - Shows login, logout and connection details. 2. Event - Displays camera event messages: Motion, Alarm, Sensor and Video Loss.
SECTION 3 Remote/Local Controls Remote/Local Controls System 1. Playback Buttons - Controls the recording and playback of cameras at the Remote DVR. All recording takes place on the DVR, and playback is retrieved from the DVR to the local PC. 2. Recording - Pressing the REC Button starts recording on the remote DVR, and pressing the REC button a second time stops the recording. The system password will need to be provided to stop the Recording. 3.
Remote/Local Controls SECTION 3 Remote/Local Controls Local 1. Playback Buttons - Controls the recording and playback of Remote cameras to the Local PC. All recording and playback takes place on the PC. 2. Recording - Pressing the REC Button starts recording from the remote DVR to the local PC. 3. Playback - Plays back previously recorded events (recorded to the PC). • Pressing the PLAY Button opens the Event Search window. Select options (Download or Live Backup) and press OK.
SECTION 3 Save Controls Save Controls Saves images and recordings to the local PC. Download Save View Saved Images 1. Download - Retrieves previously recorded data from the DVR Hard Drive, and makes a local PC copy. After the Download button has been selected, a Start / End Time selection window appears to select a date and time range for download. Options within the Advanced options allow for specific channels to be retrieved (all channels are retrieved by default).
Live SECTION 3 Live Indicates whether the currently displayed images are Live or previously recorded. Disconnect Clicking on the QUIT button will exit the Web Client Software. A prompt will appear to provide the password, and a confirmation window will appear. Clicking YES will exit the software. Pan/Tilt/Zoom Controls for Pan/Tilt/Zoom enabled cameras.
SECTION 3 Display Options Display Options Changes the view of the currently displayed cameras (Full, 4, 8, 9 or 16 Camera Display). Connect Button Reconnects to the DVR (if the connection is lost). Clicking on the Connect button will open the Login screen to enter the Username and Password. Setup Controls features for the Remote DVR or Local PC 1. Remote Setup - Setup and Configuration on the remote DVR 2. Local Setup - Setup and Configuration on the local Web Client 3.
Setup SECTION 3 1. Display Set • Camera Definition - Assign names to all detected Cameras • Full Display Sequence Submenu - Configures the display sequence for all available cameras. Any camera set to Bypass will not be displayed in DVR Sequencing mode. • QUAD Display Sequence Submenu - Configures the QUAD display sequence for all available cameras. Any page (contains 4 cameras) set to Bypass will not be displayed in DVR QUAD Sequencing mode.
Setup SECTION 3 2. Recording Set The Recording Set option controls 3 subgroups - Basic Configuration, Recording Group and Recording ON/OFF. • Basic Configuration - Controls some of the basic functions of the DVR: z Audio Recording: Turns the recording for audio channels ON or OFF. z Repeat Recording: Sets recording repeat to ON or OFF (i.e. Overwrite options). z Watermark Embedding: Embeds a watermark into the recording. Set to ON or OFF. z Recording Resolution: Changes the recording Resolution.
Setup z SECTION 3 Alarm Page: Configures the number of FPS (Frames per Second) and sets the Recording Quality for all available Cameras. The Alarm Duration (in seconds) can also be set to a maximum of 150 Seconds. Use the SET Menu Button to turn Alarm Recording ON or OFF for each available camera.
Setup SECTION 3 z Schedule Page: Configures the number of FPS (Frames per Second) and sets the Recording Quality for all available Cameras Use the SET Menu Button to set up the Motion Detection Area for each available camera. • Recording ON/OFF - Sets Recording for Alarm, Motion and Schedule to ON or OFF. Revision 1.
Setup SECTION 3 3. System Set The System Set controls some of the general functionality of the remote DVR: • User Accounts - Add up to 5 user accounts for remote access to the DVR unit. • PTZ Camera Model Setup - Configuration for PTZ enabled cameras. • Sensor IN Setup - Configuration for any external sensor devices connected to the remote DVR (such as Door or Window Sensors) to a maximum of 4. • Alarm OUT Setup - Configuration for Alarm type devices (maximum of 4).
SECTION 3 Setup 4. Event Set The Event Set controls event related reporting and alerts: • Email Registration - Add email addresses for automatic event alerts. • Email Report - Configuration for Alert Reporting to email by Day, Time, and when the email should be sent (i.e. immediately) • Notification Out - Sets the Alert Type (Beep, Email or Alarm) to YES or NO for Alarm, Motion, Video Loss and Power Loss. Also sets the duration for the alarm. Local Setup Configuration settings for the Local PC.
Channel Buttons SECTION 3 Firmware Upgrade The firmware on the remote DVR unit can be updated through the web client. 1. Download the most recent firmware from the Digimerge website, and place the downloaded file in the C:\DGClient\Upgrade folder on the PC 2. Select the Firmware Upgrade option from the Setup Menu. IF the new firmware is detected, an Upgrade dialogue box will appear. Select the Upgrade button. 3. A status indicator window appears during the upgrade process. 4.
Limited Warranty Warranty: Subject to the exclusions and limitations below, Digimerge warrants to the initial end-user purchaser that the product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Effective September 1, 2006: For all purchases after September 1, 2006, Digimerge warrants that the hard drive(s) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase.
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