INSTRUCTION MANUAL DSR-2004 Digital Video Recorder with Multiplexer Function About this manual Before installing and using this unit, please read this manual carefully. Be sure to keep it handy for later reference. GB ● Refer to the included CD-ROM for the German, French, Spanish and Italian “INSTRUCTION MANUAL”. ● Die “BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG” in den Sprachen Deutsch, Französisch, Spanisch und Italienisch finden Sie auf der beiliegenden CD-ROM.
Table of Contents Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii These precautions must be followed for safety reasons. . . . iii Follow the points outlined below for proper use . . . . . . . . . viii Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Main parts replacement timings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Installing a hard disk . . .
Safety precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Safety precautions These precautions must be followed for safety reasons. Warning b Do not use if the unit emits smoke, strange sounds are heard or odor is emitted. Continued use may cause electrocution and/ or fire. Immediately remove the power plug from the outlet. Once the unit stops emitting smoke, consult the dealership where this unit was purchased or factory shop for repairs. Do not attempt repairs on your own. b Disassembly prohibited Remove the power plug from the outlet.
Safety precautions Warning Caution b Do not use during thunder/thunder storms. Do not use during thunder/thunder storms. Never touch the connection cable during thunder/thunder storms. This may cause electrocution. Contact prohibited b Do not pull on the power cable when removing the power plug from the outlet. Hold the power plug when disconnecting the power cable from the outlet. Pulling on the power cable may damage the cord. This may cause fire and/or electrocution.
Safety precautions Caution b Cleaning the internal components b Cautionary points on condensation Consult the dealership where this unit was purchased or factory shop for cleaning internal components. Leaving the unit unused for long periods of time may attract dust to the internal components, which in turn may cause fire and/or breakdowns. Droplets may form on the outside when very cold water is poured into a cup. In the same way, droplets may form around the internal components of this unit.
Safety precautions Supplied AC Adapter Warning b Use only the supplied AC adapter. Use the supplied AC adapter. Using a different AC adapter can cause fire or electrocution, due to differences in current carrying capacity of the power cord. b Precaution on AC adapter and plug Prohibited b Do not connect to other appliances. The AC adapter supplied is to be used with this unit only. Connecting it with other appliances may result in fire and/or electrocution.
Safety precautions Supplied AC Adapter Caution b Make sure the cable is connected properly. Make sure the AC adapter cable and the connecting cables are connected properly. Tripping over the cable may result in the unit capsizing or falling and cause injury. b Preventing damage to a cable Do not place heavy objects on the AC adapter cable or place the adapter cable near heating equipment. Also, do not bend the power cable forcefully, work upon or staple it.
Safety precautions Follow the points outlined below for proper use b Back up battery. • A built-in lithium battery allows the date to be set. The lithium battery is not rechargeable. The life expectancy of the lithium battery is approximately 2 years. • When the battery is flat the monitor displays the "THE CLOCK IS NOT RESPONDING" message. The clock is automatically reset in case of battery fluid leak or when the battery has reached the end of its life expectancy.
Main Features • Real time monitoring at 200 IPS (PAL) / 240 IPS (NTSC) • Maximum recording speed at 100 IPS (PAL) / 120 IPS (NTSC) • 4ch audio recording • Remote surveillance and operation via network • VGA video output • Comes with IR remote control unit and DVR utility software Accessories Check that all the parts shown below are supplied.
Installing a hard disk No default hard disk is installed at the time of purchase. To purchase and install a hard disk, consult the dealership where this unit was purchased. Make sure the unit is turned off before installing the hard disk. 1 Unfasten the cover of the unit. Set the mode of the hard disk to be installed to "Master". For more information, read the hard disk installation manual. Warning The hard disk is a precision instrument.
Names and functions of parts Front panel 1 2 8 9 3 F G H 4 I J 5 K 6 7 L There is no power switch on this unit. 1 Power indicator (POWER) The power indicator blinks when the supplied AC adapter is connected. 9 Camera selection 1 - 4 buttons (P7) The video of each live is displayed on single-screen. 2 Recording indicator (CH 1/CH 2/CH 3/CH 4) The indicator blinks when a channel is recording.
Names of each part and connections Rear panel Basic connections • Do not turn this unit on before all the connections are complete. Read the instruction manual of each unit carefully. • Make sure each unit is connected properly as faulty connection may result in the unit emitting smoke and/or being damaged. • Feed additional units with the same power source. Stored data may be lost. • The DC plug of the AC adapter is very easily unplugged. When shifting this unit, remove the plug carefully.
Names of each part and connections Network connection (ETHERNET) LAN connection Internet (DHCP, ADSL) connection b Using the switching hub Use a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX CAT 5 LAN cable. When controlling the network, connect to hubs such as the switching hub using an Ethernet cable. Camera (Sold separately) Connect to the Internet using a router and the like. When connecting to an ADSL modem or other device, read the instruction manual of the device for information on how to connect.
Pre-operation preparation Screen display After turning on the power, the message "INITIALIZING" is displayed. Next, the live videos are displayed on a quad-screen. The screen display necessary to operations is displayed on the screen. • The screen display can be hidden except for the recording screen display. (P25) b Quad-screen 12 b Single-screen 3 4 5 2% CH1 12 3 4 2006/07/14 09:04:54 C 5 2% 2006/07/14 09:04:54 CH2 CH1 C 7 6 7 : Displayed during live video sequencing.
Pre-operation preparation 1 2 3 A Setting the television system and the monitor output If the television system of the camera to be connected and the type of monitor differ, live videos cannot be monitored on the normal screen. Check the specifications of the equipment to be connected and set the system changeover switch on the rear panel. • Do not forget to turn off the power when adjusting the settings. 1 Press the MENU button. The PASSWORD input screen is displayed.
Pre-operation preparation 3 Press the control button (~) twice and select the SYSTEM, press the ENTER button. The SYSTEM settings screen is displayed. Reset the clock using the CLOCK SET, select "CONFIRM" under "UPDATE DATE&TIME". The TIME MISMATCH screen is displayed, select "YES". • YES: SYSTEM DVR ID DESCRIPTION LOAD DEFAULT ADMIN PASSWORD NETWORK PASSWORD DATE FORMAT CLOCK SET PTZ CONTROL LANGUAGE REMOTE CONTROLLER ID D.S.T.
Pre-operation preparation C Setting the language (LANGUAGE) 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of the CLOCK SET procedure 2 Select LANGUAGE using the control button ({|) and select the display language using the control button (}~). Once a language has been selected the display language changes. D Setting the summer time (D.S.T./SUMMER TIME) Summer time setting is available. 1 Select D.S.T./SUMMER TIME using the control button ({|) and select "ON" using the control button (}~).
Monitoring the camera videos A C A Single-screen display B C Camera sequencing Example: Displaying camera 2 on single-screen Switches the cameras video in sequence. 1 1 Press "2" on the camera selection button. The video of camera 2 is displayed on single-screen. 2 2% 2006/07/14 08:06:09 Press the SEQ button while in single-screen display. The cameras automatically switch in sequence starting with the channel of the camera being displayed.
Operating the PTZ camera If a PTZ camera is connected to the RS422/485 terminal, Pan/Tilt, Zoom/Focus operations are available from this unit. 1 Connection 3 Operation Connect the RS422/485 terminal and the camera using a twisted pair cable. 1 2 3 4 RS422 TX+ (+Transmit Data) TX- (-Transmit Data) RX+ (+Receive Data) RX- (-Receive Data) RS485 A B – – 1 Select the number of the dome camera connected using the camera selection button. 2 Press the PTZ button. The control screen is displayed.
Recording 1 2 This unit allows the following recording modes. Select the recording mode, recording resolution, frame rate and video quality from "RECORD" under the MAIN MENU. (P27) The symbol on the right side of each recording mode (Ex: R) is displayed while recording is in progress. A Real time recording 1 Press the REC/STOP button while monitoring live videos. "R" is displayed on the recording display and recording starts.
Recording 3 B CONTINUOUS recording 1 Recording starts automatically when this unit is turned on. "C" is displayed on the screen. The connected cameras are simultaneously recorded. The recording mode can be changed using RECORDING under RECORD settings. Settings, such as image quality, can also be set. (P27) 2% 2 RECORD C CH2 C CH3 C CH4 C QUAD CH1 1 f/s NORMAL DISABLE FULL ZONE 7 --ON 5 SECONDS OFF 5 SECONDS OFF C BY MOTION recording A motion sensor can be set for each channel.
Recording b Output settings at the time of external switch operation D BY EXT. SENSOR recording An external sensor can be connected to each channel. 1 Connecting an external switch to an external sensor terminal. Camera (Sold separately) Monitor (Sold separately) When a motion sensor of this unit or an external sensor is activated, a relay signal is output to the external alarm device connected to the ALARM OUT terminal. It is normally open.
Recording • Selecting an identical setting for every day (Example: CONTINUOUS): Move the cursor to "ALL", the display turns red. Repeatedly pressing the ENTER button sets the same setting for every day. E BY SCHEDULE recording 1 2 Adjusting the following settings using the control button ({|}~). • RESOLUTION • FRAME RATE • CHANNEL • QUALITY TIMER SET-CH1 COPY FROM COPY TO Select RECORDING using the control button ({|) and select BY SCHEDULE using the control button (}~).
Recording b Copying a set recording schedule to other channels Example 1 1 Copying the channel 1 schedule to channel 3 (COPY FROM) Set the channel 1 schedule and press the EXIT/ STOP button. The RECORD screen is displayed again. Example 2 1 TIMER SET-CH1 COPY FROM COPY TO 0 3 Copying the channel 1 schedule to channel 2 (COPY TO) Set the channel 1 schedule and select COPY TO using the control button ({|), select CH2 using the control button (}~) and press the ENTER button.
Playing back recorded videos The following recorded videos searching methods are available. b EVENT SEARCH (P18) Search through a recorded video list by setting the date on the calendar display, the camera channel and specify the type of recording.
Playing back recorded videos 1 2 6 7 A EVENT SEARCH 1 5 Press the SEARCH button. The menu screen is displayed. 2% 2006/07/14 17:25:37 EVENT SEARCH TIMELINE SEARCH T/D SEARCH GO FIRST GO LAST LOG BOOKMARK 2 Select EVENT SEARCH using the control button ({|) and press the ENTER button. The SEARCH screen is displayed. 3 Select the date you want to search using the control button ({|}~) and press the ENTER button. The cursor moves to CHANNEL.
Playing back recorded videos 5 B TIMELINE SEARCH 1 Press the SEARCH button. The search menu screen is displayed. 2 Select TIMELINE SEARCH using the control button ({|) and press the ENTER button. The SEARCH screen is displayed. If recordings are available, the date is displayed in red. • : Indicates that there are recordings in the previous month. : Indicates that there are recordings in the next month.
Playing back recorded videos E GO LAST G BOOKMARK 1 Press the SEARCH button. The menu screen is displayed. Perform the mark operation of the desired live video. The marked event and recording list can be displayed and played back. 2 Select GO LAST using the control button ({|) and press the ENTER button. The last recording is played back. 1 3 Press the EXIT/STOP button once operations are complete. Press the EXIT/STOP button repeatedly to return to the live screen. Press the SEARCH button.
Copying the recorded videos to a USB device Your choice of videos can be copied to a USB device. Selecting these videos is called marking. Still images of live videos and still and moving videos of playbacks in progress can be selected. 4 A Marking and copying live videos 1 Press the SEARCH button. The search menu screen of channel 1 is displayed. Connect the USB memory to the USB terminal, copying operations become available. • Connect the USB memory.
Copying the recorded videos to a USB device 8 Press the MARK/COPY button. The BACKUP USB DEVICE screen is displayed. 2% 2006/07/14 17:25:37 B Marking and copying playback videos 1 Connect the USB memory to the USB terminal, copying operations become available. • Connect the USB memory. 2 Press the SEARCH button, the videos to be copied are played back from the LIST. (P18) 3 Press the MARK/COPY button when the videos to be copied are displayed. The video pauses and the BOOKMARK screen is displayed.
Configuration and function of the Menu settings b LIVE settings (P25) To perform adjustments related to live videos monitoring such as sequencing settings and each camera video adjustments. b RECORD settings (P27) To perform adjustments related to recordings such as resolution, the recording mode for each channel, video quality, motion and alarm settings.
Configuration and function of the Menu settings 1 2 2 4 b Basic operations of the MAIN MENU 1 6 Press the MENU button. The PASSWORD input screen is displayed. 2% 5 Press the ENTER button. The RECORD menu is displayed.
LIVE settings Press the MENU button and enter the password. (P24) The MAIN MENU is displayed, select "LIVE" using the control button ({|}~). MAIN MENU LIVE RECORD SYSTEM NETWORK HDD SET SERVICE A Setting the OSD and OSD CONTRAST Displays information such as the date and camera channel and sets the character contrast on the screen. 1 Select OSD using the control button ({|) and select ON/OFF using the control button (}~). ON: The date and time, as well as the channel, are displayed on the screen.
LIVE settings D Setting a CHANNEL To set the video settings on each channel. Select an item for each setting using the control button ({|) and select a setting value using the control button (}~). ● Setting a CHANNEL and the channel designation 1 2 Select CHANNEL using the control button ({|) and select a channel from the following channels using the control button (}~), press the ENTER button. Selections: CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 The CAMERA TITLE screen is displayed.
RECORD settings Press the MENU button and enter the password. (P24) The MAIN MENU is displayed, select "RECORD" using the control button ({|}~). A Setting the RESOLUTION To set the resolution for the recordings. Select RESOLUTION using the control button ({|) and select a setting using the control button (}~).
RECORD settings ● Setting the MOTION ZONE (P13) Select the zone where the motion sensor is active. It is necessary to set a detection frame when PARTIAL ZONE is selected. FULL ZONE: The motion sensor is active on the whole screen. C Setting the TIMER SET To perform BY SCHEDULE settings. The recording schedule of each channel can be set using settings by the hour. (P15) PARTIAL ZONE: The motion sensor is active in the set detection frame.
SYSTEM settings Press the MENU button and enter the password. (P24) The MAIN MENU is displayed, select "SYSTEM" using the control button ({|}~). MAIN MENU LIVE B DESCRIPTION confirmation To confirm information such as the version information of the unit. Select DESCRIPTION using the control button ({|) and press the ENTER button. The DESCRIPTION screen is displayed.
SYSTEM settings D Setting an ADMIN PASSWORD To set a password to enter the menu settings screen of this unit. The initial value is "1111". 1 Select ADMIN PASSWORD using the control button ({|) and press the ENTER button. The Current password input screen is displayed. 2 Input the current password (1111) using the camera selection button (1) and press the ENTER button. The New password input screen is displayed.
SYSTEM settings b Restoring the password input 1 Press the MENU button, select SYSTEM and press the ENTER button. 2 Select ADMIN PASSWORD using the control button ({|) and press the ENTER button. The Current password input screen is displayed. ADMIN PASSWORD Current: * * * * - - - - E Setting a NETWORK PASSWORD A password can be set to limit the access to the network for network users. The initial value is "1111". 1 Select NETWORK PASSWORD using the control button ({|) and press the ENTER button.
SYSTEM settings J Setting a REMOTE CONTROLLER ID Allows to set an ID number on the supplied remote control and use it as an exclusive remote control when multiple units are connected. The initial value is set to "0" and the remote control display is displayed on the monitor, remote operations are always available. b Operating this unit via the remote controller ID (Example: 4) 1 Select REMOTE CONTROLLER ID using the control button ({|) and select the ID number (Example: 4) using the control button (}~).
NETWORK settings Press the MENU button and input the password. (P24) The MAIN MENU is displayed, select "NETWORK" using the control button ({|}~). MAIN MENU LIVE RECORD A Setting the PORT When connecting this unit to a multiple unit network, set an individual port number. 1 SYSTEM Select PORT using the control button ({|) and press the ENTER button. The SET PORT screen is displayed. The initial value is 5445.
NETWORK settings D Setting the NETWORK TYPE Select NETWORK TYPE to be connected, and set each setting. Consult the network manager for all necessary information. 1 Select NETWORK TYPE using the control button ({|). 2 Select a type using the control button ({|). • ADSL • LAN b If selecting DHCP Information, such as the IP address, is automatically distributed and does not therefore need to be set. b If selecting ADSL 1 Select ID using the control button ({|) and press the ENTER button.
NETWORK settings E Setting the SEND E-MAIL b If selecting LAN An E-mail can be sent to a specified IP address. 1 Select IP using the control button ({|) and press the ENTER button. The IP ADDRESS input screen is displayed. 1 2 Change the IP number using the control button ({|), move the cursor to the right using the control button (}~) and repeat the operation, and then press the ENTER button. The screen returns to the NETWORK screen.
NETWORK settings • MAIL SAVER NAME To set the name of the server for the mail. Example: MAIL SERVER NAME m a i l s e r v e r 1 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ID: To set information for the Internet user, such as the connection ID. PASSWORD: To set passwords for the Internet user, such as the connection password.
HDD SET settings Press the MENU button and input the password. (P24) The MAIN MENU is displayed, select "HDD SET" using the control button ({|}~). A Setting the OVERWRITE Allows continuing recording and overwriting old videos once the hard disk capacity is full. When OVERWRITE is set to ON, save required videos to an external memory device. MAIN MENU LIVE RECORD SYSTEM NETWORK HDD SET SERVICE Select OVERWRITE using the control button ({|) and select a setting using the control button (}~).
SERVICE settings Press the MENU button and input the password. (P24) The MAIN MENU is displayed, select "SERVICE" using the control button ({|}~). A Setting the USB UPGRADE Under service mode. B Setting the SAVE SETUP TO A USB MAIN MENU Saving the menu settings of this unit to a device, such as a USB memory. LIVE RECORD SYSTEM NETWORK HDD SET SERVICE 1 Connect the USB memory to the USB terminal 2 Select SAVE SETUP TO A USB using the control button ({|) and press the ENTER button.
Operations using the Network This unit can be operated from a PC screen by using the supplied network operation software "Sanyo DVR Utility 2004". Prior to performing network operations make the following preparations. Connection and settings • Network connection: Connect this unit and the PC using a LAN or Internet connection. (P5) • Network settings: Set the network connection settings on the NETWORK screen of this unit. (P33) Operating environment • CPU: Intel Pentium4 1.
Operations using the Network 3 Select the setup type on the [Setup Type] screen and click [Next]. To uninstall the software Specify "SANYO DVR Utility 2004" in the control panel [Add or Remove Programs] and uninstall. • In general, select "Typical". Depending on the performance of the PC the program may not operate. In that case, re-install "Light". 4 Confirm the program folder in the "Select Program Folder" screen and click [Next].
Connecting to this unit To start this software, double-click the desktop shortcut icon ( ), the main screen is displayed. When connecting a camera to this unit following the procedure below, the camera live video is displayed. b Connecting for the first time 1 Click the connect button on the operation panel. b Disconnecting Once connected, the connect button on the operation panel changes to the disconnect button.
Main screen structure and function of each part When connected to this unit, the live video of the camera is displayed on the main screen. 1 2 3 2 1 2 4 3 1 3 4 1 Video display area (The example shown is a quad-screen display.) 2 Information display area Displays live video or playback video. The following information is displayed. Can be switched using the operation button on the screen.
Main screen structure and function of each part Function of the operation panel 1 Address information of this unit 1 2 Connect/Disconnect button : Displays the [Connect] dialog for connection (P41) SW 2 3 : Disconnects the connection 3 Screen display switch button (P44) : To sequence (camera switch) display : Switching to quad-screen display : Selecting a channel and switching to single-screen display 4 4 Camera controller (Only for PTZ camera) When clicking the controller button ( / changes.
Main screen basic operations A Switching the display mode of the screen Allows you to select the display mode for live and playback video. b Switching from quad-screen to single-screen b To sequence (camera switch) display Click the sequence button on the operation panel while in single-screen display. The video of the four cameras connected to this unit is displayed continuously in the order of the channel numbers.
Main screen basic operations B Recording live video b Recording method The present software allows two modes of recording live video from a camera. Automatic recording setting is also available. • Always: Recording is performed when the recording button on the operation panel is set to ON. • Event: When the recording button on the operation panel is set to ON, recording is on standby and recording is performed when specified events occur.
Main screen basic operations E Saving images F Operating the PTZ camera Allows the user to save live video or playback video displayed on the screen on the PC, as still images. When the PTZ camera is connected to this unit, it can be remotely operated from the PC. 1 Selecting the camera video to be saved. When in quad-screen display, select 1 camera video and click (a red frame surrounds the selected camera) or double-click to switch to single-screen display. 1 Sets the menu using this unit.
Search mode operations When clicking [SEARCH] on the operation panel, the screen display switches to search mode. When in search mode, the display of one part on the operation panel as well as one part of the log window changes. Search and backup operations of video recorded on this unit or on the PC become available. 1 1 2 3 2 2 1 Function of the operation panel 3 1 2 Functions of the time scale When in search mode, the following operation button is displayed.
Search mode operations A Searching and playing recorded video 4 Video recorded on this unit or on a PC can be searched and played using the date and time. 1 Select the search destination (DVR/PC) Select whether to search the video recorded on the DVR (this unit) or the video recorded on the PC. The search destination can be switched interchangeably by clicking [DVR/PC] on the time scale panel. Playback start point 5 Click the playback button (1). The video starts playing.
Search mode operations B Backing up DVR recorded video 6 DVR (this unit) recorded video can be backed up on the hard disk of a PC in AVI format. Search the recorded video by following the procedure below, specify the video range to be backed up and execute a back up. Refer to steps 1-3 of "Searching and playing recorded video (P48)". 1 Specify the search destination (DVR/PC). Set to "DVR". 2 Click the calendar and specify the date of the video to be searched.
Setup menu settings To display the "Setup" screen, click the menu button ( ) on the operation panel. Set the settings concerning the operation conditions of the DVR (this unit) during connection and the network operations on this screen. Clicking menu in the [Setup Menu] window on the left of the screen displays the specified menu screen. A General settings (General) 3 Save Path Set the destination folder for still video (Capture) and backup video (Backup).
Setup menu settings B Camera designation settings (Site) Sets the administrative designation of each camera connected to this unit. The set designation is displayed on, for example, the camera video. C Event settings (Event) Sets the event management method. 1 2 123 1 Log Sets the destination folder and the allowable size of the event log. 1 Select the channel designation to be set and click. The selected line is highlighted in blue. 2 Re-click the selected channel designation.
Setup menu settings D Event log search, view, save (Log View) Event information can be searched and events can be saved to a PC. 1 E Record settings (Record) Sets the recording conditions while in network operations. Recorded video is saved on the hard disk of the PC. 4 1 2 2 3 3 5 1 Specify the folder to be searched using [Path]. 2 Set the start point of the search range in [From]. If the checkbox [First] is checked, it is automatically set to the first date and time in the folder.
Setup menu settings F Disk settings (Disk) G Version information (About) Set the capacity and the drive of the PC where the recorded video is saved. 1 2 1 Disk Space Select the drive used for saving and input the allowable capacity (MB). 2 Disk Full Select the option once the capacity is exceeded using the radio button.
Part names of the remote control Batteries for the remote control are not supplied. Use two AAA batteries. b Inserting batteries in the remote control. 1 Take the battery cover off. REC/STOP 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 ID 4 SKIP 5 6 ENTER 8 9 G H J 2 Place the batteries and fit the cover. 0 REPLAY MENU EXIT 7 F SEARCH MARK PTZ SEQ I COPY QUAD K Note: Make sure the batteries are correctly oriented. b Operation range Max.
Specifications Signal method Conforms to the NTSC/PAL (Initial values) system • NTSC: 30 ips (Single-screen), 120 ips (Quad-screen) • PAL: 25 ips (Single-screen), 100 ips (Quad-screen) Video: MPEG4, Audio: G.
