21” COLOR QUAD / DVR COMBO WITH 80GB HDD SC21CD5444UQ-A80 FOR MORE INFORMATION WWW.STRATEGICVISTA.
Thank you for purchasing the 21” Color Quad / DVR Combo from Strategic Vista. This unique and innovative system provides a complete security package, with the convenience of a built-in Digital Video Recorder combined with a 21” Color Quad Observation System. This system includes 3 CCD cameras, 1 Dome camera, and Web Ready Software to connect the monitor to a PC The DVR converts analog video into digital format and records them on a removable hard disk drive (80 GB HDD included).
NOTE This equipment has been certified and found to comply with the limits regulated by FCC, EMC and LVD. Therefore, it is designed to provide reasonable protection against interference and will not cause interference with other appliance usage. However, it is imperative that user follows this manual's guidelines to avoid improper usage which may result in damage to the unit, electrical shock and fire hazard or injury.
CONTENTS: GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 FEATURES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 SYSTEM CONTENTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 GETTING STARTED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 CONTROLS - FRONT PANEL ------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 MAIN MEN
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Read Instructions All of the safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before the product is used. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and the instruction manual should be followed.
CAUTIONS: 1. All the warnings and instructions of this manual should be followed 2. Remove the plug from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid aerosol detergents. Use water damped cloth for cleaning 3. Do not use this unit in very humid and wet places 4. Keep enough space around the unit for ventilation. Slots and openings of the cabinet should not be blocked. 5.
SYSTEM INCLUDES: 21” COLOR QUAD MONITOR WITH BUILT-IN DVR 1 – ¼” CCD COLOR DOME CAMERA WITH METAL BRACKET AND 57 FT OF CABLE (included with model SC21CD5444UQA80) Note: This dome camera has a fixed lens and does not Pan or Tilt 3 – 1/4” CCD COLOR CAMERAS WITH METAL STAND AND 57 FT CABLE (3 cameras included with Model SC21CD5444UQ-A80) 80 GB HARD DISK DRIVE (HDD) Already inserted into cabinet INTERNET SECURITY SOFTWARE 2 KEYS FOR CARTRIDGE OWNER’S MANUAL Please refer to the Quick Start Guide and on-li
GETTING STARTED: 1. 2. 3. Connect the AC Power Cord to the back of the monitor, and connect up to 4 cameras to the 6 Pin DIN or BNC Video inputs on the back of the monitor. Then turn the Main Power Switch to ON. Upon Powering Up, a message will appear “Please Check HDD Key Lock before Turn ON”. This message is reminding you to ensure that the cabinet of the DVR is locked before proceeding. *** MASTER HDD *** HDD AUTO DETECT…….OK HDD R/W CHECK………..OK HDD SPACE ( xxxGB)…….
CONTROL - FRONT PANEL: 14 13 12 11 10 HDD MIC HDD FULL ALARM CH1 CH2 SEQ PIP MENU A-SEL CH3 CH4 QUAD PLAY POWER/TIMER REC 1 2 3 TALK 4 EVENT SEARCH 5 REC 6 7 8 9 1. Removable Cartridge Casing The built-in DVR comes with a removable hard disk drive tray. 2. PIP / SEQ - this button performs two functions: (1) PIP : Holding this button for 3 seconds triggers the Picture-In-Picture display.
5. EVENT - Pressing this button brings up a list of up to 1000 Events, including Power Loss and Alarms. You can scroll through Events using the and keys, and navigate between Pages of Events using the and keys. Press Play / Enter to exit the Event list.
. MICROPHONE 12. QUAD – Pressing this button goes to Quad viewing mode. 13. CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 - These buttons perform the following functions: a) Displays a picture in Full Screen. In Quad Screen mode: select a Channel button (1-4) and hold for 2-3 seconds in order to view that Camera in Full Screen. In Full Screen mode: press a channel button (1-4) to navigate between Full Screen viewing of channels. b) Freezes a specific camera. You have the option to freeze images in Full or Quad screen mode.
MAIN MENU CONTROL : Enter the MENU screen by pressing the Menu button. Scroll through the 12 options by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons. To enter a sub-menu, press the Enter button where the highlighted scroll bar is located. To exit the Main Menu, scroll down to the Exit option and press the Enter button. Note: In sub menu of the Main Menu, you can either exit the Menu mode entirely by selecting Exit, or you can return to the Main Menu by selecting Return.
2. SEQUENCE SET - This submenu allows you to select how long you’d like each channel to appear on-screen before automatically switching to the next channel in Sequence mode. The Dwell Time is 0-59 seconds selectable for each of the 4 channels and for Quad mode. NOTE : Channels without a camera, a Video Loss, or a Dwell Time of zero will be skipped in sequencing. 3.
(iii) SENSITIVITY : Select the level of the Motion Sensing’s sensitivity level by channel. Level 05 is the highest sensitivity, Level 01 is the least sensitive. Level 00 deactivates Motion Sensing. (iv) AREA : Select the area of the screen where the Pixel Motion Sensing feature will be active. The digits below represent the area on the screen where motion is detected. [ 00 ] - Whole screen. [ 01 ] - Top left side of screen. [ 02 ] - Top right side of screen. [ 03 ] - Bottom left side of screen.
7. SYSTEM SET ( ll ) - This sub-menu allows you to configure various preferences on the system, related to DVR settings. (i) HDD INFO DISP: Sets the display settings for information on the HDD status. This can be displayed as a percentage of HDD space used, or amount of Bytes available, or the HDD information display can be set to OFF. (ii) RS232 BAUD RATE: Sets the speed at which the RS 232 input and the computer communicate.
(vi) HDD SLAVE: Select [Y] to enable the system to check for a Slave HDD upon startup. Enabling HDD SLAVE allows you to record to and playback from the Slave HDD (The HDD you connect to the IDE-SUB on the back of the monitor). For more information regarding how the Slave HDD backs up the Master HDD, please refer to page14.
11. MONITOR SET - This submenu allows you to adjust the Picture settings of the monitor. You can switch between Full or Quad screen views while adjusting the monitor settings by pressing the and keys (i) CONTRAST : Changes the contrast of the picture. (ii) BRIGHT : Changes the brightness of the picture. (iii) COLOR : Changes the color of the picture. (iv) TINT : Changes the tint of the picture. (v) SHARPNESS : Change the sharpness of the picture. 12. EXIT - Exits the MENU mode.
PLAYBACK OPTIONS Upon pressing the PLAY button, one of the Playback Search menus will appear. These Playback menus are the same as the Search options described on page 13. Whichever Search option you last accessed will dictate which Playback menu that appears upon pressing PLAY. For example, if the last Search option used was a Time Search, then pressing PLAY will bring up the Playback Time Search.
PAN / TILT ZOOM: The monitor is equipped with a built-in Pan/Tilt Zoom feature, which is only available when used in conjunction with a compatible Pan/Tilt Zoom Dome camera (model SG7380). Please refer to www.strategicvista.com for more information on the available accessories (sold separately). The Pan/Tilt Zoom feature supports “Pelco D” protocol, and operates via the 6 Pin DIN connection on Channel 1.
CONTROL - BACK PANEL : 10 2 6 CH1 CH3 CH2 CH4 9 7 12 USB RS-232 SENSOR INPUT SENSOR OUTPUT USB POWER MAIN S/W + - + - + - + - + - VIDEO INPUT CH2 CH4 SLAVE OUT AUDIO INPUT MONITOR OUT IDE-SUB CH3 VIDEO CH1 AC INPUT 1 2 3 4 AUDIO AC100-240V,50/60Hz 11 1 3 4 5 8 1. BNC Camera Inputs - Channel 1-4 camera inputs (for cameras with BNC Video outputs) 2. 6 Pin DIN Camera Inputs - Channel 1-4 Camera inputs (for cameras with 6 Pin DIN camera outputs). 3.
REMOTE CONTROL: Features of the Remote Control. For more details on specific remote control features, refer to the Front Panel features. KEY FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Turns Power to unit On/Off. MENU Brings up the Main Menu 1-4 Allows user to select individual cameras FRZ 1 Freezes the Channel 1 screen FRZ 2 Freezes the Channel 2 screen FRZ 3 Freezes the Channel 3 screen FRZ 4 Freezes the Channel 4 screen PAN TILT Enters Pan/Tilt Zoom mode.
STANDARD WIRED CAMERA: 2 1 3 5 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Camera Lens – Delivers high quality image by using a 1/4” CCD Image Sensor Speaker – Delivers sound from the monitor to the camera Camera Input – Connects cable to the monitor Bracket – Metal bracket connects to camera for mounting to walls, ceilings or table Microphone – Picks up sound around the camera INSTALLATION A. Camera Unit Permanent installation using metal camera bracket IMPORTANT NOTE: Keep camera installed away from direct sunlight.
DOME CAMERA: 2 1 4 3 1. 2. 3. 4. Camera Lens – Delivers high quality image by using a 1/4” Color CCD Image Sensor Plastic Bubble Housing - Smoked acrylic housing protects lens and provides an unobtrusive appearance Camera Input – Connect cable to the back of the monitor Microphone – Picks up sound around the camera INSTALLATION A. Camera Unit Permanent installation using metal camera bracket 1.) Connect the 65 ft Din cable (included with the dome camera) to the wired lead of the dome camera 2.
CAMERA INSTALLATION : CH1 CH3 CH2 CH4 USB RS-232 SENSOR INPUT SENSOR OUTPUT USB POWER MAIN S/W + - + - + - + - + - VIDEO INPUT CH2 CH4 SLAVE OUT AUDIO INPUT MONITOR OUT AC INPUT 1 2 3 IDE-SUB CH3 VIDEO CH1 4 AUDIO AC100-240V,50/60Hz 1. CAMERA 1- 4 INPUTS Connect one end of the supplied 65 ft cable to the first wired camera, and the other end to the camera 1 input on the back of the monitor.
TROUBLE SHOOTING: If the system does not function properly, please check the following points. PROBLEM SOLUTION Too dark or bright picture Readjust the CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS controls Poor picture quality Clean the camera lens. Readjust the CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS controls Picture but no sound Adjust the volume Picture, but no control Reset the system by turning off the main power and unplugging the system.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: MONITOR Picture Tube : Horizontal Resolution : Camera Capable : Camera Input : Input Signal : Power Consumption : AC INPUT : Weight : Dimension : 21” Color Quad Screen 450 lines Up to 4 4 Mini Din / 4 BNC Composite 1 Vp-p (V:0.714Vp-p, Sync : 0.3Vp-p) 105Watts (Max.) 100 ~ 240 Volts 50 / 60 Hz 57 Lbs. (26Kg) 19.7”(W) X 18.6”(W) X 18.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available to add to your existing system. CABLE Extends viewing length from Camera to monitor. Available In 65, 100 and 250 ft lengths OBSERVATION CAMERAS TIME LAPSE VCR Used to record key events. Select from a 40 hour real time or 1280 Hour time lapse VCR AUTO PAN PAN/TILT ZOOM DOME CAMERA Equipped with a 3x Digital Zoom and a motorized Pan / Tilt of 320° horizontally and 90° vertically. Connects to Channel 1 of the Observation system.
APPENDIX #1 – INSTALLING the HDD The HDD serves the same purpose in a DVR as a video cassette does in a VCR. However, installing the HDD is a bit more complicated. Please follow the next steps carefully in order to ensure proper installation. The compartment located on the front panel of the DVR is the removable Cartridge Casing in which you insert the HDD. The various parts of the Cartridge Casing are labeled for your reference. 1.
3. Connect the HDD into the Cartridge Casing Take the Hard Disk Drive and Connect the two cables from the back of the Cartridge Casing to the HDD. The cables should be pushed in firmly, but not forcibly. The 4 Pin connection is the DC Power cable, and the wider cable is the standard Hard Drive IDE type connection. 4. Secure the HDD in the Casing (optional) Use screws and tighten them, positioning the HDD into place. This step is optional, but it is recommended. 5.
7. Lock the Cabinet Lock the cabinet by turning the key clockwise. A (locked) B (unlocked) If you need to unlock the cabinet, turn the key counter-clockwise from the position shown above. IF YOU DO NOT LOCK THE CABINET, THE DVR SYSTEM WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
APPENDIX #2 – CONNECTION TO A SLAVE MONITOR & STANDARD VCR CH1 CH3 CH2 CH4 USB RS-232 SENSOR INPUT SENSOR OUTPUT USB POWER MAIN S/W + - + - + - + - + - VIDEO INPUT CH2 CH4 SLAVE OUT AUDIO INPUT MONITOR OUT AC INPUT 1 2 3 IDE-SUB CH3 VIDEO CH1 4 AUDIO AC100-240V,50/60Hz VCR MONITOR Connection to a Standard VCR You may wish to record from the DVR Combo to a VHS cassette in order to back up video and make it viewable for other parties.
APPENDIX #3 – TYPICAL CONFIGURATION FOR A COMPLETE SYSTEM COMPUTER SENSOR HDD CH1 CH3 CH2 CH4 USB RS-232 SENSOR INPUT SENSOR OUTPUT USB POWER MAIN S/W + - + - + - + - + - VIDEO INPUT CH2 CH4 SLAVE OUT AUDIO INPUT MONITOR OUT AC INPUT 1 2 3 IDE-SUB CH3 VIDEO CH1 4 AUDIO AC100-240V,50/60Hz CAMERA VCR MONITOR -28-
APPENDIX #4 - RS232 Remote Protocol The RS232 / Alarm input allows you to control the DVR system from your PC. In order to achieve this, you will require an RS232 COM Port communication program installed on your PC. There are many of these software programs available on the internet, some of which are free. Please contact the manufacturer SVC if you require this software, or visit www.strategicvista.com for more information. Use an RS-232C cable to connect the DVR Combo to your computer.
APPENDIX #5 – RECORDING TIME (in hours) BASED ON 80G H.D.D QUALITY / FRAME RATE BEST HIGH NORMAL 60 IPS 34 Hours 70 Hours 100 Hours 30 IPS 58 Hours 90 Hours 140 Hours 15 IPS 80 Hours 144 Hours 210 Hours 08 IPS 160 Hours 256 Hours 406 Hours 04 IPS 242 Hours 408 Hours 660 Hours 02 IPS 476 Hours 768 Hours 1158 Hours 01 IPS 930 Hours 1270 Hours 2284 Hours 60 IPS is equal to 30 frames per second. 1 IPS is equal to 0.5 frames per second.
APPENDIX #6 – RECORDING TIME (gigabytes per hour) QUALITY / FRAME RATE BEST HIGH NORMAL 60 IPS 2.31GB/Hour 1.12GB/Hour 0.800GB/Hour 30 IPS 1.35GB/Hour 0.878GB/Hour 0.571GB/Hour 15 IPS 0.990GB/Hour 0.555GB/Hour 0.380GB/Hour 08 IPS 0.499GB/Hour 0.311GB/Hour 0.197GB/Hour 04 IPS 0.328GB/Hour 0.196GB/Hour 0.121GB/Hour 02 IPS 0.168GB/Hour 0.104GB/Hour 0.069GB/Hour 01 IPS 0.086GB/Hour 0.063GB/Hour 0.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE: Please follow these instructions to ensure proper care and maintenance of this system Keep your monitor and camera dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store your unit in normal temperature environment. Extreme temperatures can shorten the life of the electronic devices. Handle the monitor carefully. Dropping it can cause serious damage to the unit. Occasionally clean the unit with a damp cloth to keep it looking new.
