DVR M-series MPEG-4 DVR System User’s Manual rel. 02052007 Version 1.
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User’s Manual Caution and Preventive Tips • Take care not to drop the unit or subject the unit to major shocks or jolts. • Do not place this unit on an unstable stand, bracket or mount. • This unit is designed for indoor use only. Do not place the unit near water or in other extremely humid conditions. • This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
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.
User’s Manual Table of Content 1. Overview .......................................................................................................................7 1.1 Product Key Features ..........................................................................................8 1.2 Product Application Diagram................................................................................9 2. System Setup......................................................................................................
User’s Manual 4.5 4.6 4.4.2 To export normal video .........................................................................29 4.4.3 To Export event video...........................................................................30 Deleting Recorded Video ...................................................................................30 Dome Control.....................................................................................................31 4.6.1 Dome Connection...............................
User’s Manual 1. Overview The MPEG-4 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 CCTV solution.
User’s Manual MPEG-4 DVR – 16ch 1.1 Product Key Features The MPEG-4 DVR offers advanced features not typically found in standard multiplexers; it integrates the full features of a DVR, multiplexer and video server (by using the software DVRRemote). The key features of MPEG-4 DVR are listed as follows.
User’s Manual 1.2 Product Application Diagram Connect the unit with other devices as shown in the system diagram to complete a video surveillance solution. The figure shows also the expandability and flexibility of this digital recording system. 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.
User’s Manual The unit utilizes heat-conducting techniques to transfer internal heat to the case, especially to the bottom side of the unit. NOTE: Be sure not to remove the rubber feet, and always leave a space for air ventilation on the unit’s bottom side. 2.2 Selecting Video Format The MPEG-4 DVR is designed to operate under either NTSC or PAL video formats. The switch is positioned on the rear panel. 2.
User’s Manual 2.4 Rear Panel Connections There are various connectors on the rear panel used for MPEG-4 DVR installations. The following figure shows the connectors by name; and followed by the detailed description of each connector. LAN Connector (RJ-45) The MPEG-4 DVR is capable of networking. The LAN port opens the door of MPEG-4 DVR to Ethernet. USB Connector There is a USB 2.0 port on the rear panel for users to connect external USB devices to the unit, such as ThumbDrive® or CD-ROM.
User’s Manual Video Input A group of BNC connectors are available for video input streams from installed cameras. Alarm I/O & RS485 The unit provides an alarm I/O and RS485 port that offers user the flexibility required to connect the unit to the other device.
User’s Manual UTP Input (for 4ch & 8ch models only) Short for Unshielded Twisted Pair, which is a popular type of cable. Due to its low cost, UTP cabling here is used for replacing BNC cabling. There are plenty of UTP connectors positioned on the rear panel of each unit. Next to these connectors places a switch used to enable or disable this function. Each switch (4ch DVR only has one switch and 4ch/ 8ch DVR has two) has four DIP switches on it.
User’s Manual 3.1 Front Panel Introduction The front panel controls enable user to control the unit and preset the programmable functions. 3.1.1 LED Definition The MPEG-4 DVR LEDs on the front panel are described as follows. IR LED (Green) The Led blinks when you commend using the attached Remote Controller. Power LED (Green) The LED lit during the period when the correct power is connected.
User’s Manual 3.1.2 Function Keys The MPEG-4 DVR functional keys on the front panel for normal operation are described as follows. CHANNEL • When in both Live and Playback modes, press the CHANNEL key to view the corresponding video in full screen. The number of the CHANNEL keys corresponds to the number of cameras supported by the unit. • When in dome control mode, the key named “1” is used to access the Set/Go preset menu; the key named “2” is used to hide or display the dome setting parameters.
User’s Manual ESC Press to cancel or exit from certain mode or OSD menu without changing the settings made previously. ZOOM/ENTER • In OSD menu or selection interface, press the key to make the selection or save settings. • In live full screen view mode, press to view a 2× zoom image; press it again to exit zoom mode. COPY In Playback mode, press COPY to select the start and end point of the video you want to export. More detailed information refer to Section 4.4 Video Export.
User’s Manual 3.2 Power Up / Down the Unit If you must shut down the MPEG-4 DVR for any reason, please use the proper shut down and power up procedures to avoid damaging your DVR unit. To Power Up the Unit Check the used type of power source before plug in your DVR first (the unit accepts the power input between AC100V to AC240V) The color bar and system checking information will be shown on the monitor and disappear when the unit has been completely powered up.
User’s Manual 3.3 Entering OSD Setup Menu The OSD Main menu contains a list of items that are used to configure the MPEG-4 DVR. To enter the Main menu, press MENU and then enter Administrator or User password. The Password Verification screen displays as follows. Password Verification ________ Press Channel Keys To Enter Password (4-8 Digits) Press ◄ Key To Delete The default passwords are shown in the following table. The same passwords are used for entering the remote viewing software DVRRemote Lite.
User’s Manual 3.4 System Date / Time Setting User can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in Date/Time menu. The administrator’s privileges are required for entering the submenu. In OSD Main menu, select and press ENTER, then select to access the Date/Time menu; the menu displays as follows. Date/Time 2005/02/21 PM10:39:26 1 Row Y/M/D 24 HR Date First OFF Apr, 1 st Sun, 02:00 Apr, Last Sun, 02:00 60 Min 1. Date 2. Time 3. Date/Time Display 4.
User’s Manual Date Display Mode This function allows user to set the OSD display type of the date / time. 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. The default setting is in both NTSC / PAL formats. Time Display Mode User can choose to set the time format to <12 hour> or <24 hour>.
User’s Manual 3.5 Record Schedule / Quality Setting The Record Setup menu allows user to set recording quality, recording schedules, and other recording parameters. To setup the recording quality and schedules, you have to enter the OSD Setup Menu with correct Administrator's password. In the Main menu, move the cursor to and press ENTER; the following menu is displayed. Record Setup 1. Record Mode 2. Schedule Setup 3. Preset Config 4. ezRecord Setup 5. Circular Recording 6. Purge Data 3.
User’s Manual 3.5.2 Schedule Setup The Schedule Setup is used to set the day and night time, or weekend recording schedule. Select from the Record Setup menu and press ENTER; the following menu is displayed. Schedule Setup AM PM PM AM 06:00 06:00 06:00 06:00 YES Fri 18:00 Mon 06:00 1. Day Time Start 2. Day Time End 3. Night Time Start 4. Night Time End 5. Weekend Schedule 6. Weekend Start 7.
User’s Manual 3.6.4 To Record Event Video Only If you want your DVR to record images with triggered alarm (both Alarm in and Motion) only, and stop recording under normal circumstances, then follow the steps to setup your unit: • Enter the OSD setup menu with correct password. • Enter menu. Then select the item . • Select and setup this item to , which means no video will be recorded during daytime.
User’s Manual Viewing in Multi-window Various multi-window view formats are offered for selecting. To switch between available viewing formats, press MODE repeatedly. 4.1.2 Digital Zoom Users are able to view a 2× full screen in live mode. To view the 2× full screen, follow the steps. • Press a CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. • Press ZOOM to enter a 2× full screen zoom mode of the selected camera.
User’s Manual Key Usage in Playback The key usage is slightly changed in playback mode. Following is the key usage found in playback mode. LEFT (Reverse Playback) The key is used to reverse the recorded video while the unit is playing back. Press the key repeatedly to increase the speed of reverse playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×. RIGHT (Forward Playback) The key is used to play the recorded video fast forward.
User’s Manual 4.2 Sequence Setup This section introduce you how to view in sequence mode Main Monitor and Call Monitor, if connected. Sequence function can avoid manually backtracking and give more flexibility while surveillance. Select certain view format and press SEQ to toggle the automatic sequential sequence, press ESC to stop sequencing. 4.3 Searching Recorded Video The MPEG-4 DVR is capable of searching and playing back recorded video by date and time or events.
User’s Manual NOTE: If there is no available recorded video that matches your specified time and date, the unit starts playback from the next available video. NOTE: The date/time information will be shown on the screen with a DST icon if the Daylight Saving Time function is enabled. “S” indicates summer time and “W” indicates wintertime. 4.3.2 Searching by Event “Event List” allows you to search wanted video by event.
User’s Manual Follow the steps to playback video from Event List. • Press and hold UP / DOWN to scroll through the Event List. • Press ENTER to play back the selected event record. • Press PLAY/STOP to return to live mode. 4.4 Video Export The unit allows you to export wanted video to an external device, such as a USB ThumbDrive®, and save the video to *.drv file.
User’s Manual The whole process is described step by step in the following sections. 4.4.2 To export normal video To Export normal video to external device, follow these step: • Press SEARCH and play wanted normal video by entering date and time. Note if you are viewing in multiple channel mode, please make sure there is no window displaying in Live mode. Otherwise, the export won’t work. • After entering playback mode, plays the video and press COPY on the point that you want to start the export.
User’s Manual 4.4.3 To Export event video To export event video, follow these steps: • Press SEARCH and play wanted event video. To play event video, refer to Section 4.3 Searching Recorded Video. • After entering the playback mode, press COPY. The “ezBurn” window displays as below figure. The information shown on it is for read only. Data 205/11/07 ezBurn confirmation Selected Device: Built-in-CD-RW All data on the disc will be erased.
User’s Manual Purge All Event Data Select the item to delete all event video from database. Purge Event Before The item is used to delete event video that recorded before a specific date. The default of this item is <2000/01/01>. 4.6 Dome Control MPEG-4 DVR allows user to control a dome camera by the front panel. In Live mode, user can press CHANNEL key to display the desired dome camera in full view.
User’s Manual 4.6.2 Dome Protocol Setup The Dome Protocol item lists the available dome protocols for communicating with dome cameras connected to the MPEG-4 DVR. From the Main menu, select and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Camera Setup CH1 None 0 1. Camera Select 2. Dome Protocol 3. Dome ID 4. Camera Title 5. Covert 6. Termination 7. Brightness 8. Contrast 9. Saturation 10.
User’s Manual The ID number must match the ID address set by the dome. The Unit ID is in the range of 1 to 255. The default ID is 224. Note that no two devices on the same bus should be given the same ID address, or a conflict may occur. The default MPEG-4 DVR RS-485 settings are 9600 Baud, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit and No Parity. NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and exiting from the menu. 4.6.
User’s Manual Zoom In Use to zoom the dome camera in. This function is for user to choose the viewing area, more or less of it. ESC Use to leave dome control mode and return to live and full screen viewing mode. Auto / Enter • In OSD Menu mode, the key is used to make selection. • In dome control mode, this key is used to activate automatic focus and iris function. Iris Close Use to close the Iris on the dome camera. Focus Far Use to focus the selected dome camera far.
User’s Manual 4.6.5 Setting Preset Points The MPEG-4 DVR allows user to set preset positions; the amount of preset points depends on the dome manufacturer. Follow the steps to set preset points. • • • • Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. Then press DOME to enter dome control mode. Use Direction keys to position the dome camera to desired position. Press 2 to view the dome control Hint Screen; press 2 again to toggle the Hint Screen.
User’s Manual 4.6.6 Calling Preset Points Follow the steps to call preset points. • Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. • Then press DOME to enter dome control mode. • Press 2 to view the dome control Hint Screen; press 2 again to toggle the Hint Screen. • Press 1 to access the Set/Go Preset function. Index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dome Preset Set Preset NO NO NO NO NO NO NO Go Preset NO NO NO NO NO NO NO • Use UP / DOWN keys to select the desired preset number from the menu.
User’s Manual Appendix A: Technical Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications 4ch Model 8ch Model 16ch Model BNCx4, 1.0Vp-p, 75 BNCx8, 1.0Vp-p, 75 BNCx16, 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm ohm ohm Video Input Video Standard NTSC/PAL switch selectable Video Operation Triplex (Live, Record, Playback, Remote, and Internet access) BNCx1, 1.0Vp-p, 75 ohm Main Monitor Outputs Call Monitor VGA (Optional) Picture Refresh Rate - BNCx1, 1.
User’s Manual Alarm Alarm Input X4, D-Sub 15 pin X8, D-Sub 25 pin X16, D-Sub 25 pin Alarm Relay Output X1, D-Sub 15 pin X1, D-Sub 25 pin X1, D-Sub 25 pin Alarm Detection N.C./N.O.
User’s Manual Appendix B: Record Duration The record duration relates to recording rate, image quality and HDD capacity. Refer to the following table. NOTE: Record duration times are based on actual tests and represent average file sizes. Performance may vary depending on specific installations and use. Audio recording requires 8 KB per second (or 0.7 GB per day) for data storage.
User’s Manual Number of Days of Recording @60PPS (without Audio) Recording Rate Total Recording Picture Quality Mode Total Images Per Images Per Second Second NTSC PAL Low Fair NTSC PAL NTSC (5 KB) (5 KB) (8 KB) Mid PAL NTSC High PAL NTSC Best PAL NTSC PAL (8 KB) (11 KB) (11 KB) (14 KB) (14 KB) (17 KB) (17 KB) 160 GB Internal Storage 60 50 5.9 7.1 3.7 4.5 2.7 3.3 2.2 2.6 1.8 2.1 30 25 11.8 14.1 7.5 9.0 5.5 6.6 4.3 5.2 3.6 4.3 15 12.5 23.5 28.2 15.0 18.
User’s Manual 600 GB Internal Storage 60 50 51.4 61.7 22.0 26.5 14.0 16.8 10.3 12.3 8.1 9.7 30 25 102.9 123.5 44.1 52.9 28.1 33.7 20.6 24.7 16.2 19.5 15 12.5 205.8 246.9 88.2 105.8 56.1 67.3 41.2 49.4 32.5 39.0 7.5 6.25 411.5 493.8 176.4 211.6 112.2 134.7 82.3 98.8 65.0 78.
