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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR Series - MU.Ver1.1

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250GB H.264 Network DVR

with DVD-RW & 4 CCD Security Cameras

Order Code : N05JJ

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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR Series - MU.Ver1.1 User Guide 250GB H.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR with DVD-RW Backup & 4 Security Cameras Warnings and Safety Precautions FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR Series - MU.Ver1.1 IMPORTANT GUIDELINES             User Manual – After unpacking this product, read the owner’s manual carefully, and follow all the operating procedures and other instructions. Power Source – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR with DVD-RW Backup & 4 Security Cameras »   iv When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product. Opening or removing covers may expose the user to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR Series - MU.Ver1.1 CAUTION 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.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR with DVD-RW Backup & 4 Security Cameras 1. IR Outdoor Camera set BNC Connector: Video Power connector: DC +12V Cap and screws for wall-mount installation 2.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR Series - MU.Ver1.1 Table of Contents Warnings and Safety Precautions .......................................................................ii Important guideline. ..............................................................................................v Package Contents .................................................................................................v 1. IR Outdoor Camera set................................................................................
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR with DVD-RW Backup & 4 Security Cameras 3.7 Authentication Setup .............................................................................................. 28 3.8 System Setup ......................................................................................................... 30 3.8.1 Language Selection ........................................................................................ 30 3.8.2 View Setup............................................................
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR Series - MU.Ver1.1 7.1 PC Viewer Installation ............................................................................................ 77 7.1.1 Overview......................................................................................................... 77 7.1.2 Connect PC Client to DVR .............................................................................. 78 7.1.3 Switching the Channel Displays ..................................................................
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 1.1Front Panel Controls: No. Name  REW 1 II/ PLAY/PAUSE 2  FF 3 4  STOP 5 ● REC 6 MODE 7  MENU  / UP 8 9  /  DOWN 10  SELECT/ENTER Indicators: No. Name 11 Power LED 12 Hard disk Actived LED I/O: No. 13 14 2 Name IR Receiver USB (2.0) Function Backward search through a time-shifted or recorded video. Start or pause video playback Forward search through a time-shifted or recorded video. Stop playback or backup. Start or stop recording/backup.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 1.2 Rear Panel Connector The rear panel of the DVR contains virtually all of the connectors you will be using.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 WARNING Be sure there is no power connection before starting installation! 2.1 Hard Disk Installation Step1: Unscrew three screws on DVR’s rear panel. Then slide backward the chassis’s top cover and move it upward Step2: Unscrew two screws HDD bracket near to the front panel. Slide it forward to rear side to take the HDD bracket. Setp3: un-Install 3.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 2.2 Video Format Detection The DVR can automatically detect the video format (either NTSC or PAL) after the cameras have been properly installed and the DVR has been powered on. Please refer the section “Hardware Setup” to setup the NTSC/PAL auto detection. 2.3 Connection Guide Connect all peripheral devices properly before turn on the DVR.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 Connect the Network Cable Connect the network cable to the LAN port labeled as “ ” on the DVR. This connects the DVR to the network. Connect the USB mouse Connect the USB mouse to the mouse port labeled as “ ” on the DVR. This port only supports a USB mouse and not other devices. Connect the IR Extender (Optional) Connect the IR extender cable to the port labeled as “IR_ext” on the DVR. The cable is an optional device which serves as an IR controller extension.
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Chapter 3 3 8 Getting Started
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.1 Turning on the DVR The DVR is ready for running after all peripherals have been properly installed. Connect the power adaptor to turn the DVR on. The DVR may take a few second to startup. When the hard drive is detected by the system, it will ask whether or not you would like to format it. Refer to the conditions stated below to determine which course of action to take.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 3.2.1 State Bar Information The State Bar displays the status and notification icons of the surveillance system.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.2.2 Control Bar Information The Control Bar may be used to switch displays, open and setup channels and their related applications. Icon Function Icon Function Load default channel display location 4-channel split view Auto channel rotation Start recording Enter main menu Stop recording Calengar Menu Playback menu Event search Recording information Hard drive information Network information 3.2.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 » Press left-button of the mouse and drag the channel-square to the new position. » Release the mouse button to drop the channel-square into new position. » System will keep the new channel display arrangement even if you reboot the DVR system. Load Default Location Press the icon “ ” to reset channel displays to their default locations. 3.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 Main Menu Guideline MAIN MENU Icon  Name Function DVR Power Supply To reboot or shutdown the DVR system Channel Setup Set the channel display, record, channel name and video color adjustment. Record Setup Set the record schedule, video performance and quality Detector Setup Set the motion and alarm mode. Authentication Setup Set the login account, password and the authentication.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.4 Channel Setup Press  to enter the “Channel Setup”. The screen will display the menu shown in the following illustration. CHANNEL SETUP  Channel Number Basic Setting Standard Color Adjustment Press the icon Press the icon to expand the menu. to collapse the menu. 3.4.1 Channel Number The Channel Number is used to designate to which channel or channels the settings will apply. Press the icon “ channels. ”.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.4.2.2 Record Channel To set one or all channels are record or not. The channel will be displayed on screen even when it is not recording. “ON” – Record. “OFF” – Not Record. 3.4.2.3 Hidden Channel To set whether or not to display one or all channels on screen. The channel will continue to record regardless of it being hidden or not. “ON” – Hide the channel on screen. The channel square turns to black and channel number icon turns to white.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.4.2.6 Image Position Adjustment Adjusts the position of display on the monitor. Select the icon “ once. Select the icon “ ” to adjust the display position of all channels in the 4-split view at ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ” to individually set the image position of each channel.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.4.3 Standard Color Adjustment Adjusts the video color parameters for each channel or simultaneously for all channels. CHANNEL SETUP Channel Number Basic Setting Standard Color Adjustment Brightness Contrast Hue Saturation Sharpness       ◄▬▬▐▬▬► [10] ◄▬▬▐▬▬► [10] ◄▬▬▐▬▬► [16] ◄▬▬▐▬▬► [16] ◄▬▬▐▬▬► [8] Brightness: Default is 10. Press the button “◄ / ►” to adjust the brightness from 1 to 20. Contrast: Default is 10.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.5.1 Auto Record Auto Record is utilized to set the period (OFF, 10Sec, 20Sec, 30Sec, 40Sec, 50Sec or 60Sec) within which the DVR will automatically start recording. Default value is “30Sec”. This feature is particularly useful in automatically re-starting your DVR recording in case of an abnormal shut down. The DVR will not re-start recording when set this function “OFF”. 3.5.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 NOTE When “Motion Mode” is set for the recording schedule. Remember to complete the “Motion Setup” at the main menu of “Detector Setup” otherwise it will not be able to record during the period set on “Motion Mode”. Press the icon “ ” to set the whole week (7 days) and the whole day (24 hours) to the same mode The following example shows that the entire week (all 7 days) and the whole day (all 24 hours) are set to the “Motion” recording mode.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 The following example shows that on Sunday, the whole day is set to the “Time” recording mode. Select “Time” recording mode, press the icon “ ” and press “””. Record Schedule  Channel Number None Time Motion Day\Hour Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday | | | | | | | Press the icon “ ” to set the same mode for a specified time every day.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 The following example shows that on Sunday, from 19:00 to 24:00 (7:00pm to 12:00mn), and on Friday, from 2:00 to 4:00 (2:00am to 4:00am), are set to the “Time” recording mode. Select the recording mode first. Move the cursor and click the icon “ ”, “ ”, “ ” to change mode on the timetable. Select “Time” recording mode, move the cursor and click the period of icons “ ” change to “ ” and press “””.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 Record Setup  Total Power: 240/240 (Power/Sec) Resolution ◄Half D1► [ Half D1 ] [ Half D1 ] [ Half D1 ] Quality [Standard] [Standard] [Standard] [Standard] Frame rate [30] [30] [30] [30] Video Resolution, Quality and Frame Rate Setting for each Channel Resolution: Press the button “◄ / ►” to adjust the resolution from CIF, Half D1 and D1 for individual channel.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.5.5.2 Recording Resolution Select the recording resolution for each or all channels as: » D1: 704*480 / 60fps (NTSC); 704*576 / 50fps (PAL) » Half D1: 704*240 / 120fps (NTSC); 704*288 (PAL) (Default) » CIF: 352*240 / 120fps (NTSC); 352*288 (PAL) 3.5.5.3 Video Quality Video image quality settings can be Highest, High, Standard, Low, and Lowest. Default is Standard.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.6 Detector Setup Detector Setup configures the alarm and motion mode for each or all channels. DETECTOR SETUP Channel Number Alarm Setup Blind Detect Alarm Mode Blind Detect Alarm Mode Video Loss Mode Video Loss Alarm Mode Motion Setup  [Sensitivity OFF] [ Buzzer-Short] [X Disable] [ Buzzer-Short] 3.6.1 Channel Number To sets the detection mode by each or all channels. Select the icon “ ” to setup the alarm and motion mode of all channels at one time.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 “Sensitivity Normal”: Normal sensitive level “Sensitivity High”: High sensitivity level “Sensitivity Highest”: Highest sensitive level 3.6.2.2 Blind Detect Alarm Mode Select the alarm mode when the Blind Detect Mode is triggered. “Mute”: No beep whatever loss of light or not. “ Buzzer-Short”: Beep shortly by buzzer on main board. “ Buzzer-Long”: Beep long by buzzer on main board. 3.6.2.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.6.3.1 Record Detection Activate This feature makes the whole setting of motion setup is efficacious even the DVR under the “Time Recording” mode. Enable: Activates record detection for motion (default) Disable: Deactivates record detection for motion NOTE Remember to specify the area you would like monitor using the “Motion Area Setup” screen.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.6.3.7 Trigger Type There are two trigger types: Initial Trigger and Continuous Trigger. Initial Trigger When channel has been triggered, the triggering event will be displayed on full screen for the duration of the setting period. During that period, this channel will ignore any other triggering events. Continuous Trigger: When channel has been triggered, the triggering event will be displayed on full screen for the duration of the setting period.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.7 Authentication Setup Authentication Setup manages the authorization for accounts, passwords, and permissions.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 Click “[ Option] for authority management of channel monitoring setup  AUTHENTICATION SETUP Account ID Passd admin power police guest [ Video Monitoring ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ Option] [ Create] [ Delete] Click the icons for setting: “ ”: Enable the account to monitor all channels. The icon turns orange when enabled. “ ” “ ” “ ” “ ”: Enable the account to monitor the specific channels. The icon turns green when enabled.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.8 System Setup System Setup sets the Language, Viewing, Date/Time, Sequence, Button Beep, Input Device, and other relevant parameters. SYSTEM SETUP Language Selection View Setup  Date/Time Setup  Sequence Setup Full Screen Sequence 4 Split Sequence Button Beep Setup Input Device Setup Auto Exit Menu  [English] ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [√ON] [XOFF] [XOFF] 3.8.1 Language Selection Language Selection is used to select the language for the on-screen display (OSD) Menu. 3.8.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.8.2.1 Main Menu Graphics Mode Sets the main menu displayed by graphic icons or text mode. Graphics Mode MAIN MENU Text Mode  MAIN MENU  Channel Setup  Record Setup  Detector Setup  Authentication Setup  System Setup  Hardware Setup  Utility/Tools  Exit Main Menu 3.8.2.2 Channel Dynamic Effects Enables or disables the channel moving effects during channel dynamic drag and drop. 3.8.2.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 State Bar Information : Recording Light : Hard Drive Information : Rotation Information : Network Information 2010/06/06 15:37:47: Date/Time Information 3.8.2.6 Channel Information Determines how channel information is set and shown.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 Channel Information , , , : The Channel Number Icon : Recording Light : Video Loss : Record Mode (Not Flashing) : Detection Mode (Flashing when the motion is triggered) 3.8.3 Date/Time Setup Date/Time Setup Menu sets relevant information on date and time.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.8.3.1 Date Display Mode Date Display Mode is used to choose a date format for the state information. The allowable formats are YYYY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YYYY, and MM/DD/YYYY. 3.8.3.2 Time Set “Time Set” is for adjusting the date and time. Time Set [ 2010/06/14 11:28:22]  /  ( / ): Up / Down – Change the number /(/): Move left/right to the character that needs to be changed  : Exit after confirmed setting 3.8.3.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.8.3.4.3 Time Ends “Time Ends” indicates the end date of daylight saving time. The user can set the month, week number, day, and hour.  Time Ends Month Week Day Hour ◄October► [First Week] [Sunday] [0] 3.8.3.5 NTP Server NTP Server allows for the synchronization of the day/ time settings with the NTP server through internet.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.8.4 Sequence Setup The Sequence Setup Menu is for setting the channel rotation sequence period. SYSTEM SETUP Language Selection View Setup Date/Time Setup Sequence Setup Full Screen Sequence 4 Split Sequence Button Beep Setup Input Device Setup Auto Exit Menu  [English] [√ON] ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [X OFF] [X OFF] Full Screen Sequence Full Screen Sequence enables or disables the full screen rotation period.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.8.6 Input Device Setup Input Device Setup is used to set the speed of the following input devices: mouse, keypad and IR Remote. SYSTEM SETUP Language Selection View Setup Date/Time Setup Sequence Setup Button Beep Setup Input Device Setup Mouse Moving Speed Mouse Repeat Speed Keypad Repeat Speed IR Repeat Speed Auto Exit Menu NOTE  [English] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [Normal] [X OFF] Keypad repeat speed is available for models equipped with keypad. 3.8.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.9 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup is the menu for configuring hardware parameters including error message, hard drive, network and screen display.  HARDWARE SETUP Query Error Message  Hard Drive Setup  Network Setup  Screen Setup NTSC/PAL Auto Detection Video Output Format Screen Border Main Display Screen VGA Resolution Video Adjustment  [XOFF] [NTSC] [√ON] [VGA] [1024x768] 3.9.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.9.2 Hard Drive Setup The Hard Drive Setup menu displays hard disk information and allows the user to enable the HDD overwriting. HARD DRIVE SETUP  Overwrite Enable [√Yes] Max. Recording Days ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [None] First Hard Disk Model [WDC WD7500AYPS-01ZKB] HDD Size [715403MB] Record Start Time [2006/06/11 15:26:18] Record End Time [2010/06/14 13:13:30] Standard Record Size [2438/715351 MB 35%] Standard number of event [396/357376 20%] Format Hard Drive  3.9.2.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.9.2.3 First Hard Disk  Model: Automatically displays the hard drive model number  HDD Size: Automatically displays the hard drive size  Max.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.9.3.2 IP Address Setup The IP address acts as a locator or an identification number to enable a device on a TCP/IP network to locate other devices and interact with them. Certain parameters need to be set through IP Address Setup to ensure proper network communication. NETWORK SETUP  Network Enable [√ Enable] IP Address Setup IP Type [DHCP] IP Address [ 0. 0. 0. 0] Gateway [ 0. 0. 0. 0] Subnet Mask [ 0. 0. 0.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 NOTE You must plan on the network structure if the MIS or Network Administrator manages the network. Consult with the MIS or Network Administrator for the IP address segment and port-forwarding rule for the DVR network setup. 3.9.3.3 Management / Monitoring Setup The Management/Monitoring Setup menu addresses the management and monitoring service for remote DVR control and viewing from the internet (i.e. Internet Explorer) browser and PC Viewer.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.9.3.4 Server Setup Configure the DNS server. SERVER SETUP Default DNS Address Custom DNS Address Dynamic DNS Activate Service Provider Server Name Account Password [168. 95.192. [168. 95. 1.  1] 1] [X Disable] [www.dyndns.com] [No Definition] [No Definition] [No Definition] Default DNS Address The Domain Name System (DNS) translates hostnames to IP addresses (default setting). If there is no DNS address setting or fail, DVR will go for Default DNS Address.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.9.4 Screen Setup Adjusts the video format and resolution of the display device.  HARDWARE SETUP Query Error Message  Hard Drive Setup  Network Setup  Screen Setup NTSC/PAL Auto Detection Video Output Format Screen Border Main Display Screen VGA Resolution Video Adjustment  [XOFF] [NTSC] [√ON] [VGA] [1024x768] NTSC/PAL Auto Detection The system will automatically detect the video format NTSC/PAL from the video source, i.e. security cameras.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 Main Display Screen Provides options to connect the main display screen to either a BNC or VGA port (Labeled as “VIDEO-OUT”). VGA Resolution Sets the resolution as 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 or 1280x1024. Video Adjustment Adjusts the position of main display on the monitor when connect the main display screen to BNC port (Labeled as “VIDEO-OUT”).
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.10 Utility/Tools These tools help you to format the USB dongle, to update firmware, to export event logs and to load or restore the environment configuration. UTILITY/TOOLS  Format USB Disk  Firmware Update  Environment Setting Save Settings to USB  Load Settings from USB  Restore Default Setting 3.10.1 Format USB Disk The system supports USB pen drives and USB card readers with the FAT32 device file format.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.10.2 Firmware Update The firmware is updated by using a USB pen drive that contains the latest firmware file. Attach the external USB disk into the USB port on DVR front panel. FIRMWARE UPDATE  Current Revision: V14.0.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 After reading the firmware is displayed. Click this button on begin the upgrade. FIRMWARE UPDATE  Current Revision: V14.0.0 Current Date/Time: Jun 14 2010 05:22:38 Current Language: English Current Checksum: 0x0332E245 File Name: FWVX4TWNFWI File Revision: V14.00 File Date/Time: Jan 15 2010 16:45:52 File Language: English File Checksum: 0x02E165B5 Update Process When DVR is updating the firmware, it shows “Firmware is updating, please wait”.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 After firmware update is completed, Firmware update is success, System will restart ----“ is displayed, and then the system restarts. FIRMWARE UPDATE  Current Revision: V14.0.0 Current Date/Time: Jun 14 2010 05:22:38 Current Language: English Current Checksum: 0x0332E245 Firmware update is success System will restart File Name: FWVX4TWNFWI File Revision: V14.00 File Date/Time: Jan 15 2010 16:45:52 File Language: English File Checksum: 0x02E165B5 Update Process 3.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 Load Settings from USB  LOAD SETTINGS FROM USB USB Disk Free Capacity Total Capacity Read File [ Load File] [ [General Flash Disk] [905MB] [1005MB] [Env2010-07-14_0503] File Select] This tool can help you load the system environment configuration from the USB device. Click [ File select] to select the file you would like to load. LOAD SETTINGS FROM USB-FILE SELECT   Env2010-07-14_0531.env  Env2010-07-11_0526.env  Env2010-07-09_0525.env  Env2010-07-08_0504.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 Load default setting  Restore default settings? √YES] [ [ XNO] Select “YES” to load the default setting. After which, the system will reboot. Reset completed, System will restart… 3.11 Exit Main Menu Provides options to save or discard changes before exiting. MAIN MENU  Channel Setup  Record Setup  Detector Setup  Authentication Setup  System Setup  Hardware Setup  Utility/Tools  Exit Main Menu Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes 3.11.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3.11.2 Exit & Discard Changes All changes are ignored (The changes will not be saved and will take no effect.) before exiting from the menu. Confirm with “Yes” or go back to the menu by choosing “No”.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 4.1 Calendar Menu Press “” and “” buttons or click the icon “ ” to enter “Calendar Menu”. The calendar menu helps you to playback by specific hour. First, select the year and month by press “” or “” buttons or onscreen icons. 17 ”. Second, select the date and hour when the number turns to around with circle “○ Then, press [ Play] to playback the recording video.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 Next Segment Plays forward the recorded video by one hour Calendar Menu Goes back to Calendar Menu Play Menu Goes back to Play Menu Event Search Goes to Search Menu Shifts the bar to select the playback time from the recorded video data you would like to review. Play Bar 4.2 Play Menu Press “” (or “II”) button or icon to enter Play menu.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 [ Play]: Start playing the recorded data. After the data has been played, it will show “” [ Backup]: To back-up the recorded data.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 4.3 Event Search Press “” (or “”) button or icon to enter Event Search Menu.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 4.4 Data Backup The DVR supports data backup by USB 2.0 device (Support the pen drive and card reader) on the front panel and CDRW/DVDRW Press the “” (or “II”) button to enter the “Play Menu”.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1    Backup Device: shows the backup device where data will be stored for backup. Free Capacity: shows the amount of free space on the backup device. Backup channel: selects single or multi channels you would like to backup. You can change the period of recorded data for backup by setting the “Start Time” and “End Time”.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1  CDRW/DVDRW backup  BACKUP MENU Backup Device Free Capacity Backup Channel [CD/DVD] [1029352/1029380 KB] Estimate Time [30Sec]  [2010/07/14 06:18:31]  [00Min 06Sec] [1152KB] Start Time Backup Period Backup Size   [ Backup Start] [ Eject] The DVR support the data backup by DVDRW.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 5.1 Record Information Displays the current states of the DVR system.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 5.2 Hard Drive Information The Hard Drive Setup menu displays the hard drive status. HARD DRIVE SETUP  First Hard Disk Model [WDC WD7500AYPS-01ZKB] HDD Size [715403MB] Max. Recording Days [2Day] Record Start Time [2006/06/11 15:26:18] Record End Time [2010/06/14 13:13:30] Standard Record Size [2438/715351 MB 35%] Standard number of event [396/357376 20%] 64  Model: Displays the hard drive model number.  HDD Size: Displays the hard drive size.  Max.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 5.3 Network Information Displays the current state of network connection.  NETWORK SETUP IP Type IP Address IP Status Login Status Login Count Network Service Management Service Monitoring Service Dynamic DNS [DHCP] [192.168. 11.198] [ Connected] [0] [√ Enable] [√ Enable] [X Disable] Network Information » “IP Type” shows the network connection type. » “IP Address” shows the current IP address. » “IP Status” shows the network is connected or not connected.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 6.1 PC Connection through Local Area Network Here is an example that shows how to find the basic network information from the local area network (hub). Search Router IP Address Please click “Start” and then “Run” option under Windows. Please enter “CMD” and then “OK” Please enter “ipconfig” on DOS prompt, and then record the Address Number of Default Gateway as shown: It is the Router’s IP Address.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 Find out your DVR IP address Now we known the Router IP address is 192.168.11.1. Generally the usable IP Address is from 192.168.11.2~192.168.11.253. The suggested IP Address available for assigned to other network devices is from 192.168.11.160 to 192.168.11.199. Find out the available IP address Please enter “ping 192.168.11.189” on DOS prompt (as shown in the following figure). When “Reply from 192.168.11.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 Setup DVR IP Address When you find a usable IP address, go back to DVR menu: “Network Setup” to enter IP address.    IP ADDRESS: Enter the DVR’s address [192.168.011.188] GATEWAY: Enter Router IP Address[192.168.011.001] Subnet MASK: 255.255.255.0 NOTE You must plan on the network structure if the MIS or Network Administrator manages the network.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 After you click "Create Account", it shows the message for verifying the account. DynDNS will create a new account for you and send you an e-mail to the address you provided. It needs to confirm your account within 48 hours after receiving the e-mail or it will automatically delete your account. Just click the first link to confirm the account.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 6.2.3 Login and Host Service Login by entering the Username and Password of your account.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 Double click “Add New Hostname” as following: Specify the Hostname for DYNDNS IP which will be applied to the DVR’s DYNDNS setting. We take dvr-host-tw.homelinux.net as an example, and click “Add to Cart” The Dynamic DNS Hosts service is sufficient and is provided for free.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 Press “Activate Services” Now, the DYNDNS service is completed.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 Take note of the User name, Password and Hostname. 6.2.4 Setup Router Most of the settings for the router is identical, here is the suggestion:     Specify DYNDNS service provider: DnyDNS.org (dynamic) Specify DYNDNS IP by DYNDNS account (user name / password ) Specify DVR IP as private IP setting Specify one pair of connection port (control port / streaming port) , like”80” 6.2.
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Chapter 7 7 76 PC Viewer & Web Browser Viewer
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 7.1 PC Viewer Installation PC Viewer will help you to play the video data on the Windows platform computer, please refer to the attached CD, then run “PC Viewer” to playback the DVR video data. Windows OS platform requires that the application be run as the administrator user. NOTE It is suggested that you install the DirectX software. It provides a smoother display of the PC Viewer video on the computer. 7.1.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 1 6 7 8 2 10 3 4 9 No. Function 1 DVR connection window 2 Delete the DVR connection 3 Modify the DVR connection 4 Add new DVR connection 5 Close the connection window 6 Playback the video backup PVF file 7 Open the DVR connection window 8 DVR connection status and switch button 9 Exit the PC viewer 10 Capture the still images 7.1.2 Connect PC Client to DVR This section describes how to manage the DVR connection window. 78 1.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 3. Let us add a new DVR connection: Press the “Add' button to create a DVR connection. 4. Input or modify the DVR name, DVR IP address, Port No (Default port number is 80 or 8000), Password and number of DVR channels at the pop-up windows. 5. The DVR list will show the new DVR connections after setup. New Connection 6. Select the DVRs you would like to connect, viewing and control from the list of available DVRs. A check mark will indicate your choices.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 7.1.3 Switching the Channel Displays This section briefly illustrates how to switch channel display. Display a single channel on one quadrant Double click on the channel you would like to display on one quadrant. The screen will appear as follows: Display 4 channels viewing on one quadrant Double click the single channel viewing to switch the display.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 Display a single DVR connection display in full view Click the DVR connection switch button to display a single DVR connection in full view. The screen will appear as follows: Display single channel in full view: Double click the specific channel you would like to display in full view, or click the “ ” icon to switch the display.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 7.1.4 Pause the Viewing Click on the “ ” icon to pause the current viewing. 7.1.5 Capture Still Image Click on the “ ” icon to capture still image of the view that is currently displayed on the screen. Save the BMP image to the specific location in your computer. For Web Browser Viewer, the still image will be stored at “C:\Viewer” in your computer. 7.1.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 Click “Open File” to read the PVF file from your USB device.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 After select and open the PVF file, PC Player will start to playback the PVF file. 7.1.7 Remote Playback Click on the “ 84 ” icon to display the remote playback interface on your PC Viewer.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 7.1.7.1 Preview of the Control Bar 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 Select the “Begin Date” and “Begin Time” then click “ by your specific time. ” button to playback the video 7.1.7.2.2 Playback by Event Search “Event Search” interface offers user to playback recording video by specific event.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 Selects the Event Begin Date and Time, Event End Date and Time and Event type, then press “ ” to load the event list from DVR. Double click the specific event for playback; you will see the video playback on the Main Window as following: NOTE The “Record” and “Normal” events incorporate with video data for playback. The “Hardware” and “Warning” event just present the occurred time. 7.1.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 You can change the DVR configuration on this interface. The operation method of the remote configuration interface is consistent with the DVR interface. Please refer to the DVR operation sections on this manual. 7.2 Web Browser Viewer This section introduces the remote viewing and control through Web Browser Viewer. This function is supported only in the IE browser. You may encounter abnormal operations if you use other browsers.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 Select “Security” → “Trusted Sites” → “Sites” Enter the DVR address into the blanks shown in picture, and click “add.” (This address is only for demonstration. Please use the IP address linked to your on-site DVR.) The newly added website will appear at the trusted web sites list. Press Close to leave the menu.
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Compact 4ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 Go back to the internet browser (IE) window, press refresh button or F5. You will enter the Web Browser Viewer login page. Enter the designated user name and password. (Enter the default user name “admin” and password “123456” if you did not change the DVR Authentication settings.) Press the “ 90 ” icon to connect to the DVR from the remote site.
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Compact 4Ch H.264 Network DVR-MU.Ver1.1 7.2.1 Switching the Channel Displays Display single channel in full view: Double click the channel to display single channel in full view. Display four channels in full view: Double click the full view display to switch into four channels display. 7.2.2 Web Browser Viewer Operation The Web Browser interface is consistent with PC Viewer. Please refer to the PC Viewer operation guide.
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Chapter 8 8 SecuViewer
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8.1 iPhone Environment Please setup your iPhone environment as following condition: Upgrade the iPhone OS version up to iOS4.0 or above. i. Check the iOS version from iPhone [Settings] → [General] → [About] → [Version] ii. If you need to upgrade the iOS, please update from iPhone [App Store] → [Update] to find out the update version. 8.2 Install SecuViewer SecuViewer is the free software available for the DVR user to connect to the DVR for remote monitoring through the iPhone.
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You can see the SecuViewer icon on the iPhone main screen. 8.3 SecuViewer Interface Overview SecuViewer simple operation guide Connect to the DVR Stop the DVR connection Setup the DVR connection.
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8.4 Connect to the DVR Select the SecuViewer icon on iPhone main screen to start the remote monitoring. Select the “Setup” icon to setup the DVR connection.
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Please setup all information to connect to the DVR: » Network IP Address: Enter the DVR IP Address. » Network Port: Enter the network port (default is 8000). » User Name: Enter the user name (default is admin). » Password: Enter the password (default is 123456). 59.124.68.61 admin 123456 When you are done with the setup, click on the “Ok” icon. Click on the “Play” icon to connect to the DVR. SecuViewer can only display one channel on the iPhone screen. The default viewing channel is channel one.