English DVR16_LUI_DFUv1_1.book Page 1 Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:38 PM Operation manual Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Front panel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Viewing pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Live, playback and search modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DVR16_LUI_DFUv1_1.book Page 2 Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:38 PM English Reference SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN! CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This label may appear on the bottom of the unit due to space limitations.
DVR16_LUI_DFUv1_1.book Page 3 Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:38 PM English Introduction Introduction Digital versatile recorder for security applications Versions The Divar is a video recording system that can record multiple camera signals while simultaneously providing live multiscreen viewing and playback. It combines the functionality of a digital recorder with a multiplexer and a switcher. There are three Divar models; 6-channel, 9-channel and 16-channel, each with various storage capacities.
DVR16_LUI_DFUv1_1.book Page 4 Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:38 PM Front panel controls English Front panel controls Indicators The power indicator unit. Keys lights to indicate that power is being supplied to the The indicators across the top of the unit light or flash to alert you to various operating conditions. 4 Record - lights when the unit is recording video. Network - lights when a remote user is connected to the unit. Alarm - flashes when an alarm is detected.
DVR16_LUI_DFUv1_1.book Page 5 Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:38 PM English Front panel controls Primary functions (light below ALT key off) Live key - press to switch to live viewing. ACK key Search key - press to open a search menu to look for recorded events. Multiscreen key- press to see different monitor display layouts. Rewind key - in live mode, press to start reverse playback of recordings for the displayed cameras. - in playback mode, press to speed up rewind.
DVR16_LUI_DFUv1_1.book Page 6 Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:38 PM Front panel controls English Alternate functions (light below ALT key is lit) F1 key - restores defaults in active menu. Menu key - opens the menu system. F2 key - is assigned a specific function in the menu. Mon A key - assigns front panel keys to monitor A. - move around through menu items or values. Mon B key - assigns front panel keys to monitor B.
DVR16_LUI_DFUv1_1.book Page 7 Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:38 PM English Viewing pictures Viewing pictures The unit has two monitor outputs, A and B. The way in which these monitors display pictures depends on how the system has been set up. Viewing Monitor A The drawing shows all possible views for monitor A. Some multiscreen views may have been disabled during set-up. The number of connected cameras can also influence the multiscreen views available. Monitor A is the main monitor.
DVR16_LUI_DFUv1_1.book Page 8 Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:38 PM Viewing pictures English Multiscreen Cameo assignment To view different multiscreen displays on monitor A: Assigning cameras to cameos in a multiscreen view: 1. Press the multiscreen key 1. Press the ALT key . > A multiscreen display of camera pictures appears on monitor A. 2. Press the multiscreen key view. again to go to the next programmed multiscreen > If you continue to press the multiscreen key multiscreen views.
DVR16_LUI_DFUv1_1.book Page 9 Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:38 PM English Viewing pictures Zoom To zoom in on a camera picture: 1. Press the ALT key . > The ALT indicator lights. 2. Press the zoom key . > The zoom indicator lights. > The picture is enlarged by a factor of 2. 3. Use the arrow keys to select the area of the picture to be displayed. 4. Press the zoom key again to zoom in further. > The picture is enlarged by a factor of 4. 5.
DVR16_LUI_DFUv1_1.book Page 10 Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:38 PM Live, playback and search modes English Live, playback and search modes Live mode Playback mode The live mode is the normal operating mode of the unit where you watch live pictures from the cameras. From the live mode you can switch to the search mode, the playback mode or to the system menu. In playback mode the video control keys operate as follows: Access to search and playback functions may require a password.
DVR16_LUI_DFUv1_1.book Page 11 Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:38 PM English Live, playback and search modes Protecting a video recording 1. Press the pause key for longer than one second during playback to mark the beginning of a protected recording. > A dialog window appears. > The time and date of the marker at which protection of the video starts is shown. 2. Press the select key to continue playing the video you wish to protect. 3.
DVR16_LUI_DFUv1_1.book Page 12 Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:38 PM Using the menu English Using the menu Accessing the menu The menu gives access to several functions to help you use the unit. Access to some menu items is password protected. To open the menu: 1. Press the ALT key Menu structure Main menu History Disk manager Time / Date History View history list to enter the alternate function mode. History list > The ALT indicator lights. 2. Press the menu key.
DVR16_LUI_DFUv1_1.book Page 13 Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:38 PM English Using the menu HISTORY > The history menu provides a list of all events that have occurred. This list can be filtered to show only those events you wish to see. >> HISTORY FILTER • Fill in the date/time values to restrict the period for viewing events. • Select No for those events that you do not wish to see. >> HISTORY LIST • • • • The latest event is shown first.
DVR16_LUI_DFUv1_1.book Page 14 Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:38 PM Using the menu English DISK MANAGER > The disk manager menu gives access to information on the internal hard disk(s) and any external disks connected. The status of the recorded video and associated data is also accessed via this menu. Access to some menus is password protected.
DVR16_LUI_DFUv1_1.book Page 15 Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:38 PM English Using the menu TIME/DATE > >> AUTHENTICITY CHECK (access may require password) • This check verifies that video images and associated data have not been modified. • Select the period within which the authenticity check runs. The default values are the same as the earliest and latest available recording times. • Press the escape key to cancel the check. • During the check all other front panel keys are disabled.
DVR16_LUI_DFUv1_1.book Page 16 Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:38 PM Triggers and alarms English Triggers and alarms Various types of events can change the way the unit works. These events can be: Background events • • • • Triggers and alarms can change background tasks that you, as user, may not even notice. Unit responses that are not visible to the user are, for example, a change in recording speed, the activation of the output relay and event logging.
DVR16_LUI_DFUv1_1.book Page 17 Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:38 PM English Triggers and alarms Alarm inputs Motion alarm If an input causes an alarm If a motion detection signal causes an alarm • Monitors A and B can switch to a pre-programmed view mode. • Monitor A: The border around the displayed cameo is red. The alarm icon is displayed in each cameo. An alarm status message is displayed. • Monitor B: Sequenced display of pre-programmed cameras.
DVR16_LUI_DFUv1_1.book Page 18 Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:38 PM Triggers and alarms English Video loss alarm Multiple alarms If the loss of a video signal causes an alarm: Monitor A switches to multiscreen view if more than one alarm occurs. The latest alarm status message is always shown. Pressing the acknowledge key deactivates all alarms. Monitor A or B can be set up to show the video loss signal. • Monitor A switches to multiscreen view.
