I N S T A L L A T I O N DX4500/DX4600 Series Digital Video Recorder C2673M-D (8/10)
Contents Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Regulatory Notices This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Description The DX4500/DX4600 Series digital video recorder (DVR) is the latest generation in entry-level DVRs. Equipped with an embedded operating system, the DVR offers camera capacity, features, and functionality exceeding other DVRs. The DX4500/DX4600 is designed for the entry-level market that requires 8 or 16 camera inputs; greater internal hard drive storage capacity; fast frame rate recording; and powerful playback, search, and export capability.
FEATURES • 8- or 16-channel digital video recorder • MPEG-4 compression • Up to 704 x 480 (NTSC), 704 x 576 (PAL) recording resolution • Up to 480 ips recording rate • Up to 8 TB of internal storage • DX4600 support for multi-event recording • Play back exported video at the server • Partition recording • Channel resolution, quality, and frame rate settings configurable per individual camera • Picture-in-picture display for live and playback video • Remote client with administration fun
MODEL NUMBERS The following table explains DX4500/DX4600 model numbers. For example, the model number for an 8-channel DX4500 with 250 GB of internal storage and an optional CD-RW optical drive is DX4508CD-250. The model number for a 16-channel DX4600 with 250 GB of internal storage and a CD-RW optical drive is DX4616CD-250. Table B.
Before You Begin Before you install the DX4500/DX4600 DVR, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the information in this manual prior to installation and operation. Also, review the package contents to ensure that it contains all of the parts listed below. PACKAGE CONTENTS DX4600 WITH OPTIONAL CD-RW OR DVD-RW SHIPPING BOX SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION MANUAL ACCESSORY PACK RESOURCE CD ACCESSORY PACK MOUSE 1 EA. RACK HARDWARE RACK EARS 2 EA. AAA BATTERIES 2 EA.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION WORKSHEET Installing the DX4500/DX4600 DVR on a network will require support from your network administrator. The minimum network requirements for DX4500/DX4600 Series DVRs include a switched Ethernet LAN with a bandwidth of 100 Mbps. Contact your administrator to assist you in configuring the network features of the unit. Before installing or operating the DX4500/DX4600, be sure to obtain, record, and save the following information from your network administrator: 1.
Front Panel The DX4500/DX4600 front panel allows you to operate the DVR without having to use the remote control or mouse (refer to Figure 2). Figure 2. Front Panel Access Door: Provides access to the power switch and optical CD/DVD drive. Channel and Camera Control Buttons: • Button [1]: Only selects camera 1. • Buttons [2–8], Eight-Channel Unit or [2–16], Sixteen-Channel Unit: Selects the respective camera and its alternate function. (Press the Shift button to access the alternate function).
Selection Control: • Directional Arrows: (Up, down, left, and right) Navigate between the options of the Menu, Options, and Properties panes. • Enter: Selects the highlighted option in the Menu, Option, and Properties panes. Playback Controls: Left Arrow: Provides two functions. • Reverse: Searches recorded video at normal speed. Repeatedly press the button to search recorded video in the reverse direction at 2x, 3x, or 4x the normal speed. • Reverse Skip: Activates when playback is paused.
Monitor Selection: • Main: Displays the Selecting Starting Channel dialog box, to select the window presentation as viewed on the VGA or main analog monitor. Use in conjunction with buttons 1–8 or 1–16, to select which camera input is displayed first on the VGA or main analog monitor. This button performs the same function as the MAIN icon on the GUI toolbar. • VGA monitor selection: If the main video is displayed on the analog monitor, use the MAIN button to switch the display of to the VGA monitor.
Back Panel Figure 3. Back Panel RS-422/RS-485 (compliant) Connector: Provides two RS-422/RS-485 connections (DATA 1 and DATA 2) for interfacing multiple devices Camera Outputs: Eight or sixteen BNC camera outputs Camera Inputs: Eight or sixteen BNC camera inputs Relay Outputs: Four normally open outputs Autoranging AC power input: Voltage range between 100 VAC and 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Alarm Inputs: Eight or sixteen normally closed inputs High-Speed USB 2.
Remote Control The DX4500/DX4600 remote control allows you to operate the DVR without having to use the mouse or front panel controls. Figure 4 shows the remote control and describes the function of each button. Figure 4. Remote Control. POWER: • Turns on the unit. • If the DVR is turned on but a user is not logged on, the message “You have to login first” appears. • If a user is already logged on, the message “Please enter the password” appears.
ALM.OFF: Turns off an active alarm for the selected camera. Also cancels alarm activation and returns the system to the condition before the alarm was activated. MENU/ESC: Toggles on and off the display of the setup menu. Selection Controls: • Arrow Buttons: Selects menu options. • ENTER: Selects the highlighted menu item. SEARCH: Displays the Search menu. Playback Controls: • PAUSE: Pauses playback. • STOP: Stops playback. • REC: Starts and stops recording.
System Overview As the next generation DVR, the DX4500/DX4600 is the solution for small to multiple-site applications. The DX4500/DX4600 remote client-toserver connectivity allows operation from a remote location and can connect up to 16 servers simultaneously. The remote client also can be used to operate and administer individual servers. Cameras from the networked servers are easily dragged and dropped on to the remote client application window for viewing up to 16 images simultaneously.
Equipment Placement and Rack Mounting The DX4500/DX4600 can be placed on any flat surface (desk or table), or it can be mounted in an equipment rack. WARNING: Do not place the DX4500/DX4600 unit on its side. In this position, the unit is likely to fall over and may cause equipment damage or personal injury. DESKTOP MOUNTING 1. To prevent surface damage, install the rubber feet on the bottom of the unit. 2. Do not install the two chassis brackets.
Hardware Setup BASIC CONNECTIONS NOTE: Refer to the KBD300USBKIT Installation manual for information about installing the KBD300A keyboard. To make the basic equipment connections to the DX4500/DX4600, refer to Figure 8 and do the following: 1. Connect the USB mouse to the bottom USB connector. The mouse allows you to operate the DVR using the GUI and on-screen PTZ control. 2. Connect a VGA monitor (not supplied). 3. Connect the cameras to the BNC connectors.
CONNECTING PTZ CAMERAS PTZ devices can be connected to the DX4500/DX4600 using the two RS-422/RS-485 ports located on the back of the unit: DATA 1 and DATA 2. PTZ camera control is achieved by using the respective protocol for that camera. For information about configuring the DVR to communicate with the PTZ device, refer to the DX4500/DX4600 Operation/Configuration manual.
CONNECTING ALARMS The DX4500/DX4600 provides a numbered terminal block for connecting alarm devices. Alarms are programmed for normally open or normally closed inputs. Eight-channel DVRs support up to 8 alarm devices; 16-channel DVRs support up to 16 alarm devices. For information about configuring the alarm inputs, refer to the DX4500/DX4600 Operation/Configuration manual. 1.
CONNECTING RELAY OUTPUTS The DX4500/DX4600 provides a numbered terminal block for connecting relays devices. Relay outputs are not programmable, and by design are configured to operate as normally open circuits. A signal from a relay output will operate the device connected to the output. The maximum relay power rating is 120 VAC, 0.5 A; 24 VDC, 1 A. DX4500 Series DVRs provide two relay outputs; DX4600 Series DVRs provide four relay outputs.
Overview of DX4500/DX4600 Setup Window The features of the DX4500/DX4600 can be controlled and configured through the front panel, remote control, or mouse and can be accessed through the Setup window. Figure 12. Setup Window Pane Menu: Displays the menu commands. Front Panel/Remote Control • Press the up/down arrow buttons to move to a menu command. Mouse Click a menu command. • Press ENTER to select a menu command. When a menu command is selected, the cursor moves to the Option pane.
Operation and Initial System Configuration The DX4500/DX4600 is ready for configuration and operation once the hardware installation has been completed. Depending on your specific application and installation requirements, there might be topics that do not apply for your specific installation. Advanced configuration details are described in the server and client operation manuals.
3. On the front panel or remote control, press LOGIN. Using the mouse, click the Login icon keyboard to enter the password. . The Login dialog box opens. Use the virtual Figure 15. Virtual Keyboard 4. To enter the default password, do one of the following: • • On the front panel or remote control, press any of the arrow buttons ENTER. Repeat this process to select the remaining password characters. Using the mouse, click each password character. to select the first password character. Press 5.
SELECTING THE MONITOR The main video output can be displayed on a VGA or analog monitor. The DX4500/DX4600 does not display video on both monitors simultaneously. By default, main video is output to the VGA connector. In this case, if a VGA monitor is connected to the VGA connector, video from the DVR is displayed on the monitor.
SETTING THE SYSTEM LANGUAGE The DX4500/DX4600 supports 12 languages; English (United States) is the default language. You must log on with administrator level permission to change the language. The following languages are supported: • Chinese • English (Default) • French • German • Italian • Japanese • Korean • Polish • Portuguese • Russian • Spanish • Turkey To change the language: 1. Log on to the DVR at the administrator level. The DVR application window and toolbar are displayed.
3. On the front panel or remote control, press the up/down arrow buttons The Display page opens, listing the available options. to select Display. Using the mouse, click Display. Figure 17. Display Page Options 4. On the front panel or remote control, press ENTER. Using the mouse, click Display. OSD is highlighted and the property settings are displayed. ENGLISH is the default language. Figure 18. OSD Settings 5. To select a language, do the following: a.
SETTING THE SYSTEM TIME The System menu contains the Date/Time configuration option. • Date: Sets the DX4500/DX4600 date and establishes the DVR’s internal calendar for all recorded video. • Time: Sets the system time and establishes the time for all recorded video. • Date Format: Selects the date format for the displayed date and establishes the format that is saved with the video as it is recorded. Choices are MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY, and YYYY/MM/DD.
3. Select the date. a. On the front panel or remote control, press ENTER twice. Using the mouse, click the month settings box. The month settings box changes color. b. On the front panel or remote control, press the left/right arrow buttons Using the mouse, click the settings box. to display the desired month, and then press ENTER. Figure 21. Date Setting Entry Box c. Press the left/right arrow buttons The day settings box changes color. to highlight the day settings box and press ENTER.
CONFIGURING DAYLIGHT SAVING The DVR has the following conditions when the DST feature is used: • Daylight Saving OFF: By default, the Daylight Saving feature is set to OFF. In this case, there is no change in the system time stamp for recorded data throughout the year. The effective date is set using the Date, Time, Date Format, and Time Zone options.
e. Press the left/right arrow buttons to highlight the day settings box, and then press ENTER. Using the mouse, click the day settings box. The settings box changes color. f. On the front panel or remote control, press the left/right arrow buttons press ENTER. Using the mouse, click the settings box. g. Press the left/right arrow buttons to highlight the hour of the day settings box, and then press ENTER. Using the mouse, click the day settings box. The settings box changes color. h.
NETWORK CONFIGURATION If you are installing the DX4500/DX4600 in a network environment and you want to use the remote client application to access the DVR server, you must configure the DVR network settings. Using the TCP/IP protocol, the DX4500/DX4600 remote client application can connect with up to 16 DX4500/DX4600 servers simultaneously for individual remote viewing, operation, and administration. The DX4500/DX4600 also supports event notification, e-mail, and emergency agent notification.
4. On the front panel or remote control, press ENTER. Using the mouse, click TCP/IP. The TCP/IP properties are displayed. Figure 25. TCP/IP Properties 5. Configure the TCP/IP settings to support your application. a. On the front panel or remote control, press ENTER. Using a mouse, click DHCP. The settings for the selected property are highlighted. b. On the front panel or remote control, press ENTER. Using the mouse, click the property setting. The setting box changes color. c.
CONFIGURING DDNS Specify a dynamic domain name service (DDNS) user name and password by doing the following: 1. In the Setup window, on the front panel or remote control, press the up/down arrow buttons click Network. The Network page opens. to select Network. Using the mouse, 2. On the front panel or remote control, press ENTER, and then press the up/down arrow buttons click DDNS. The DDNS properties are displayed. to select DDNS. Using the mouse, 3. Enter the DDNS user name settings. a.
CLIENT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The following are the recommended system requirements for the DX4500/DX4600 client, export viewer, and emergency agent software applications. Minimum PC Requirements Minimum recommended system requirements for the DX4500/DX4600 Client, DX4500/DX4600 Emergency Agent, and DX4500/DX4600 Viewer software applications are as follows: • Operating system: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 (SP4) or later, Windows XP (SP2), and DirectX® 8.
Specifications ELECTRICAL/VIDEO Input Voltage 100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz, autoranging* Power Consumption Maximum 85 W Signal System NTSC/PAL, switchable Operating System Linux®-Embedded Recording Resolutions NTSC 704 x 480 704 x 240 352 x 240 PTZ Controls Pelco C, Pelco P and D; third-party protocols: American Dynamics™, GE®, and Panasonic® Video Outputs 1, main, VGA or analog 1, analog spot (displays up to 4 cameras) Video Compression MPEG-4 Remote Connection LAN/WAN TCP/IP 10/100 Mbps
Appendix TIME ZONE CONVERSION CHART To determine your time, add the standard, daylight saving, or summer time to the Universal Time (UT). Table H. Time Zone Conversion Chart 38 Time Zone Standard Time International Date Line East (IDLE) +12 hours New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) +12 hours New Zealand Time (NZT) +10 hours Guam Standard Time (GST) +10 hours Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) (AEDT) +10 hours +11 hours Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) (ACDT) +9.5 hours +10.
PRODUCT WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION WARRANTY Pelco will repair or replace, without charge, any merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one year after the date of shipment.
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