DynaGuardTM 100 Genie MPEG-4 DVR User’s Manual 00-3DG100DSEA1 Version 1.
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User’s Manual Caution and Preventive Tips • Take care not to drop the unit or subject the unit to major shocks or jolts. • Do not place this unit on an unstable stand, bracket or mount. • This unit is designed for indoor use only. Do not place the unit near water or in other extremely humid conditions. • This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
User’s Manual Important Information Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual. Retain this manual with the original bill of sale for future reference and, if necessary, warranty service. When unpacking your unit, check for missing or damaged items. If any item is missing, or if damage is evident, DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT. Contact your dealer for assistance.
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User’s Manual Table of Content DynaGuardTM 100 Unit 1. Overview .....................................................................................................................13 1.1 Product Key Features ........................................................................................13 1.2 Product Application Diagram..............................................................................14 2. Unit Installations..............................................................................
User’s Manual 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Searching Recorded Video ................................................................................33 4.3.1 Searching by Time................................................................................33 4.3.2 Searching by Event ..............................................................................34 Video Export ......................................................................................................35 4.4.1 ezBurn Introduction ..............
User’s Manual 5.2 5.3 5.4 DHCP >...................................................................................52 IP > .........................................................................................53 Netmask >...............................................................................53 Gateway >...............................................................................53 DNS > .....................................................................................
User’s Manual 5.4.4 5.4.5 5.4.6 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 ezRecord Setup >.................................................................................64 Circular Recording >.............................................................................65 Purge Data > ........................................................................................65 5.4.6.1 Purge All Data > ......................................................................65 5.4.6.2 Purge All Event Data >.....................
User’s Manual 1. Overview The DynaGuardTM 100 MPEG-4 DVR is an integrated digital video recorder that combines the features of a time-lapse audio / video recorder, a multiplexer, and a video server to create a single security CCTV solution.
User’s Manual • • • • • • • 1.2 Digital Zoom 2X2, available in live mode Programmable call-monitor switching sequence Pre-Alarm recording IR Remote controller (Optional) Multiple language on-screen menus Network software supports static IP and DHCP Support RS-485 remote control keyboard (Optional) Product Application Diagram Connect the unit with other devices as shown in the system diagram to complete a video surveillance solution.
User’s Manual 2. Unit Installations The notices and introduction on system installation will be described particularly in this chapter. Please follow the description to operate the unit. In order to prevent the unit from data loss and system damage that caused by a sudden power fluctuation, use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is highly recommended 2.
User’s Manual Connecting Required Devices Before power up the unit, you should connect cameras and a main monitor to the unit for basic operation. If needed, connect a call monitor for displaying full screen video of all installed cameras in sequence. Connecting Short-term Device If you plan to install any short-term devices to the DynaGuardTM 100 MPEG-4 DVR and use them as part of the unit system, such as USB CD-ROM, USB Hard Disk Drive, etc.
User’s Manual Video Input 16 BNC connectors are offered for video input streams from installed cameras. The number of connectors is equal to the number of channels. Video Looping Plenty of BNC connectors are positioned on the real panel for looping out the video input. Alarm I/O & RS485 The unit provides an alarm I/O and RS485 port that offers user the flexibility required to connect the unit to the other device.
User’s Manual LAN Connector (RJ-45) The DynaGuardTM 100 MPEG-4 DVR is capable of networking. The LAN port opens the door of DynaGuardTM 100 MPEG-4 DVR to Ethernet. USB Connector (x2) There are two USB2.0 ports on the rear panel for users to connect external USB devices to the unit, such as ThumbDrive® or CD-ROM. Power Jack The DynaGuardTM 100 MPEG-4 DVR has a free voltage AC power connection jack. Please connect the power supply that ships with the unit.
User’s Manual 3.1 Front Panel The front panel controls enable user to control the unit and preset the programmable functions. 3.1.1 LED Definition The DynaGuardTM 100 MPEG-4 DVR LEDs on the front panel are described as follows. Power LED (Green) The LED lit during the period when the correct power is connected. Network LED (Green) The LED should be lit when DynaGuardTM 100 MPEG-4 DVR is connected to a network and blink when the data is being transferred.
User’s Manual 3.1.2 Function Keys The DynaGuardTM 100 MPEG-4 DVR functional keys on the front panel for normal operation are described as follows. CHANNEL • When in both Live and Playback modes, press the CHANNEL key to view the corresponding video in full screen. • When in dome control mode, the key named “1” is used to access the Set/Go preset menu; the key named “2” is used to hide or display the dome setting parameters. DOME Press the key to enter dome control mode.
User’s Manual ESC Press to cancel or exit from certain mode or OSD menu without changing the settings made previously. ZOOM/ENTER • In OSD menu or selection interface, press the key to make the selection or save settings. • In live full screen view mode, press to view a 2× zoom image; press it again to exit zoom mode. CALL • In Live mode, press to enter call monitor control mode; press ESC to exit. • In Playback mode, press CALL to select the start and end point of the video you want to export.
User’s Manual 3.2 Power Up / Down the Unit If you must shut down the DynaGuardTM 100 MPEG-4 DVR for any reason, please use the proper shut down and power up procedures to avoid damaging your DVR unit. To Power Up the Unit Check the used type of power source before plug in your DVR first (the unit accepts the power input between AC110V to AC240V), and turn on the unit using the power switch on the rear panel.
User’s Manual 3.3 Entering OSD Setup Menu The OSD Main menu contains a list of items that are used to configure the DynaGuardTM 100 MPEG-4 DVR. To enter the Main menu, press MENU and then enter Administrator or User password. The Password Verification screen displays as follows. Password Verification ________ Press Channel Keys To Enter Password (4-8 Digits) Press ◄ Key To Delete The default passwords are shown in the following table.
User’s Manual 3.4 System Date / Time Setting User can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in Date/Time menu. The administrator’s privileges are required for entering the submenu. In OSD Main menu, select and press ENTER, then select to access the Date/Time menu; the menu displays as follows. Date/Time 1. Date 2. Time 3. Date/Time Display 4. Date Display Mode 5. Time Display Mode 6. Date/Time Order 7. Daylight Saving Time 8. DST Start 9. DST End 10. DST Bias 3.4.
User’s Manual Date Display Mode This function allows user to set the OSD display type of the date / time. There are three options to select from: , or . “Y” represents “Year”, “M” represents “Month” and “D” represents “Day”. Move to the item and press ENTER, the option starts blinking. Use UP / DOWN keys to change the setting. The default setting is in both NTSC / PAL formats. Time Display Mode User can choose to set the time format to <12 hour> or <24 hour>.
User’s Manual DST Bias The item allows user to set the amount of time to move forward from the standard time for daylight saving time. The available options are <30>, <60>, <90> and <120> minutes. 3.5 Record Schedule / Quality Setting The Record Setup menu allows user to set recording quality, recording schedules, and other recording parameters. Administrator's password is required to use Record Setup menu.
User’s Manual 3.5.2 Schedule Setup The Schedule Setup is used to set the day and night time, or weekend recording schedule. Select from the Record Setup menu and press ENTER; the following menu is displayed. Schedule Setup 1. Day Time Start 2. Night Time Start 3. Weekend Schedule 4. Weekend Start 5. Weekend End 06:00 18:00 YES Fri 18:00 Mon 06:00 • Make appropriate changes of the start time of Day and Night Time using Direction keys.
User’s Manual 3.6.4 To Record Event Video Only If you want your DVR unit to start recording only under the alarm is triggered and , follow the steps: • Enter the OSD setup menu with correct password. • In the OSD setup menu, select menu. Move the cursor to the item , and select . Refer to Section 5.4.3 Preset Record Configuration for more detailed information. 4.
User’s Manual The available view formats are illustrated as the following figure. 4.1.2 Digital Zoom Users are able to view a 2× full screen in live mode. To view the 2× full screen, follow the steps. • Press a CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. • Press ZOOM to enter a 2× full screen zoom mode of the selected camera. • If you need to view specific area of the 2× zoomed screen, use Direction keys to pan / tilt the zoomed area around the original image.
User’s Manual 4.1.4 Viewing Recorded Video To view recorded video, user can press PLAY/STOP key directly. When press the PLAY/STOP key, the unit starts to continue playing back the recorded video from the suspended point of record. If it is the first time to use the PLAY/STOP key, the unit will playback from the very beginning of the record. Alternatively, user can select records from the Search menu to play specific video. Refer to section 4.3 Searching Recorded Video for more information.
User’s Manual Pause Playback and Single Step Forward To pause and resume recorded video, follow these steps. • Press one of the CHANNEL keys to display the corresponding camera in full screen. • Press FREEZE to pause the current playback image. • Press RIGHT / LEFT Direction keys to move the video single step reverse / forward. Press and hold RIGHT / LEFT keys to reverse / forward the video single step continuously. • Press FREEZE again to resume the playback operation.
User’s Manual 4.2.1 Sequence with Main Monitor Automatic sequence function can be used in any view mode with the Main Monitor. Select certain view format and press SEQ to toggle the automatic sequential sequence, press ESC to stop sequencing. The figure below displays the 4-camera sequencing view modes. To assign cameras to certain sequence, refer to Section 5.5.2 Main/ Call Monitor Schedule. 4.2.
User’s Manual 4.3 Searching Recorded Video The DynaGuardTM 100 MPEG-4 DVR is capable of searching and playing back recorded video by date and time or events. Entering the specific date and time of the wanted video, the unit will then search for the matched video and play it on the monitor. Alternatively, user can search event video by selecting channel as well. In live or playback mode, press SEARCH to enter the Search menu, which is shown as follows.
User’s Manual 4.3.2 Searching by Event “Event List” allows you to search wanted video by event. The Event List is displayed as below figure: Event List Date 2005/03/17 2005/03/17 2005/03/16 2005/03/15 2005/03/12 2005/03/12 2005/03/11 2005/03/10 2005/03/08 2005/03/08 2005/03/08 Time 11:26:50 09:53:03 16:14:42 03:45:31 22:27:56 10:09:29 12:18:20 05:16:00 17:11:37 16:29:10 03:22:17 Ch.
User’s Manual 4.4 Video Export The unit allows you to export wanted video to the built-in CD-RW or an external device, such as a USB ThumbDrive®, and save the video to *.drv file. If you want to export video to an external device, make sure the external storage has been connected to the DVR unit and the port has been set appropriately for video export.
User’s Manual The whole process is described step by step in the following sections. 4.4.2 To export normal video To Export normal video to external device, follow these step: • Press SEARCH and play wanted normal video by entering date and time. Note if you are viewing in multiple channel mode, please make sure there is no window displaying in Live mode. Otherwise, the export won’t work. • After entering playback mode, plays the video and press CALL on the point that you want to start the export.
User’s Manual 4.4.3 To Export event video To export event video, follow these steps: • Press SEARCH and play wanted event video. To play event video, refer to Section 4.3 Searching Recorded Video. • After entering the playback mode, press CALL. The “ezBurn” window displays as below figure. The information shown on it is for read only. Data 205/11/07 ezBurn confirmation Selected Device: Built-in-CD-RW All data on the disc will be erased.
User’s Manual Purge All Event Data Select the item to delete all event video from database. Purge Event Before The item is used to delete event video that recorded before a specific date. The default of this item is <2000/01/01>. 4.6 Dome Control DynaGuardTM 100 MPEG-4 DVR allows user to control a dome camera by the front panel. In Live mode, user can press CHANNEL key to display the desired dome camera in full view.
User’s Manual 4.6.2 Dome Protocol Setup The Dome Protocol item lists the available dome protocols for communicating with dome cameras connected to the DynaGuardTM 100 MPEG-4 DVR. From the Main menu, select and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Camera Setup 1. Camera Select 2. Dome Protocol 3. Dome ID 4. Camera Title 5. Covert 6. Termination 7. Brightness 8. Contrast 9. Saturation 10.
User’s Manual The ID number must match the ID address set by the dome. The Unit ID is in the range of 1 to 255. The default ID is 224. Note that no two devices on the same bus should be given the same ID address, or a conflict may occur. The default DynaGuardTM 100 MPEG-4 DVR RS-485 settings are 9600 Baud, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit and No Parity. NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and exiting from the menu. 4.6.
User’s Manual Zoom In Use to zoom the dome camera in. This function is for user to choose the viewing area, more or less of it. ESC Use to leave dome control mode and return to live and full screen viewing mode. Auto / Enter • In OSD Menu mode, the key is used to make selection. • In dome control mode, this key is used to activate automatic focus and iris function. Iris Close Use to close the Iris on the dome camera. Focus Far Use to focus the selected dome camera far.
User’s Manual 4.6.5 Setting Preset Points The DynaGuardTM 100 MPEG-4 DVR allows user to set preset positions; the amount of preset points depends on the dome manufacturer. Follow the steps to set preset points. • • • • Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. Then press DOME to enter dome control mode. Use Direction keys to position the dome camera to desired position. Press 2 to view the dome control Hint Screen; press 2 again to toggle the Hint Screen.
User’s Manual 4.6.6 Calling Preset Points Follow the steps to call preset points. • Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. • Then press DOME to enter dome control mode. • Press 2 to view the dome control Hint Screen; press 2 again to toggle the Hint Screen. • Press 1 to access the Set/Go Preset function. Index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dome Preset Set Preset NO NO NO NO NO NO NO Go Preset NO NO NO NO NO NO NO • Use UP / DOWN keys to select the desired preset number from the menu.
User’s Manual After entering the correct password, the Main menu is displayed. Main Menu 1. System Setup 2. Monitor Setup 3. Camera Setup 4. Record Setup 5. Sequence Setup 6. Event Setup 7. Database Setup 8. Configuration 9. Shutdown Key Usage in OSD Menu Direction Keys In the OSD menu, Direction keys are used to move the cursor to previous or next fields. UP / DOWN are used to change the value in the selected field.
User’s Manual To input characters Move the cursor by pressing Direction keys and press ENTER to select characters. To move the cursor in title entry Press MODE and LEFT / RIGHT simultaneously to move the cursor to left / right in the title entry. To delete previous character Select and press ENTER, or press MODE and UP simultaneously. To delete current character Select and press ENTER, or press MODE and DOWN simultaneously.
User’s Manual 5.1.1 Version > The Version menu allows user to view system information such as hardware and software version. From the System Setup menu, select and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Version Hardware Software Software Upgrade via Local Device V1.0 xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx The items in this menu are described in the following subsections. 5.1.1.1 Hardware Version > The item identifies the hardware version for this unit. 5.1.1.
User’s Manual NOTE: No power interruption is allowed during the software update. Ensure that no power interruption can occur until the unit is completely rebooted. NOTE: Do not remove the external USB ThumbDrive®/CD-ROM before the unit has completely shut down (hard drive and fan are off). Removing the external USB ThumbDrive®/CD-ROM before shut down can cause the system to update improperly. 5.1.2 Language > The Language item allows user to select the language for the OSD menu and screen messages.
User’s Manual 5.1.3.1 Date / Time Setting > Select or
User’s Manual 5.1.3.6 Daylight Saving Time > The item is for people who live in certain regions to observe Daylight Saving Time. Select to enable, or to disable the function. If the function is disabled, the DST Start / End time and DST Bias will be grayed out and cannot be accessed. If this function is enabled, the date/time information will be shown on the screen with a DST icon when playing back recorded video or searching video in the event list.
User’s Manual 5.1.4 Unit Name > Users are allowed to assign a unit name, up to 11 characters, to the DynaGuardTM 100 MPEG-4 DVR. Follow the steps to edit the unit name. • Select from System Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays. Unit Name A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 . ! @ # − _ ◄ ► Backspace Cancel • • • 5.1.
User’s Manual 5.1.5.1 Admin / User Password > Only the administrator is allowed to change the user and administrator password to any 4~8 digit number. Use the UP / DOWN Direction keys to select the desired account and press ENTER, the following menu is displayed. Admin Password ________ Press Channel Keys To Enter Password (4-8 Digits) Press ◄ To Delete Use CHANNEL keys to input the new password and confirm the new password. After setting the new password, press ENTER to save the settings and exit. 5.1.
User’s Manual From the System Setup menu, select and press ENTER. The following menu displays. Network Setup 1. LAN Setup 2. Trigger Port 80 Items in this menu are described in the following sections. 5.1.6.1 LAN Setup > The network related settings in the LAN Setup menu should be associated with the network service type. Select in Network Setup menu and press ENTER for setting the parameters; the menu displays as follows. LAN Setup 1. DHCP 2. IP 3. Netmask 4. Gateway 5.
User’s Manual - IP > The item is used to configure the IP (Internet Protocol) address of the unit. The IP address is the identifier for your computer or device on a TCP/IP LAN or WAN. Please note that to set a static IP address, DHCP must be set to . - Netmask > A netmask is a 32-bit mask used to divide an IP address into subnets and specify the networks available hosts. Its value is defined by your network administrator. It takes the form as ***.***.***.***, for example, 255.255.255.255.
User’s Manual - Connect At Booting > The unit is allowed to connect to the internet automatically when powered up. Select to connect at booting, otherwise select . The default setting is . - Network Restart > Network restart is required after changing network settings. Select to restart the network device. 5.1.6.2 Trigger Port > To avoid the default service port (port 80) to be blocked, the item enables user to change port 80 into another port.
User’s Manual 5.1.7.3 Bits > User can specify the bits in a word that are associated with this protocol. The available options are <6>, <7> and <8> bits. The default is <8> bits. 5.1.7.4 Stop > User can specify the stop bit associated with this protocol. Options are <1> and <2> stop bits. The default is <1> stop bit. 5.1.7.5 Parity > This item is used to specify the parity associated with this protocol. Options are , , and . The default is . 5.1.
User’s Manual 5.2.2 Monitor Brightness > The function allows user to adjust the brightness of image displayed on the monitor. Move the cursor to the item then press ENTER, and use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the numeric value. The range of brightness values is <-128> to <127>. The default setting is <0>. 5.2.3 Monitor Contrast > The item is used to adjust the color contrast of image. The range of contrast values is <-128> to <127>; the default setting is <0>. 5.2.
User’s Manual 5.2.7 VGA Resolution > The item allows user to select appropriate VGA resolution for the VGA monitor connected to the unit. The options are <800×600> (default), <1024× 768> and <1280× 1024>. NOTE: If the selected VGA resolution is too high for the monitor, the message “No Signal’’ will be shown on screen. Then please press ESC on the front panel to restore the original setting. 5.
User’s Manual 5.3.2 Dome Protocol > Select the communications protocol associated with your dome camera using the ENTER and Direction keys. The available protocol includes , , , and (default). 5.3.3 Dome ID > This item is used to assign an ID number to the selected dome camera. Note that ID number must match the ID address set by the dome. 5.3.4 Camera Title > This item allows the user to change the title of each camera connected to the unit.
User’s Manual • After title entry is finished, move the cursor to and press ENTER; otherwise, either press ESC, or move the cursor to and press ENTER to abort. 5.3.5 Covert > This function allows user to choose certain camera to be covert while the unit is continuing recording video. Choosing means to cover the selected camera; and to remain the selected camera non-covert. The default setting is .
User’s Manual 5.3.9 Saturation > Move the cursor to the item and press ENTER to adjust the color saturation of the camera using UP / DOWN keys. This value will be ignored on monochrome monitors. The range of saturation values is <-128> to <127>. The default setting is <0>. 5.3.10 Hue > Move the cursor to the item and press ENTER for adjusting the hue of the camera. Use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the value. 5.
User’s Manual 5.4.1 Record Mode > The item is for selecting resolution and recording rate. The relative record settings, such as preset configuration, will follow the record mode setting. The options are <720 × 480@30PPS>, <720 × 240@60PPS> and <360 × 240@120PPS> in NTSC (<720×576@25PPS>, <720×288@50PPS>, <360× 288@100PPS>in PAL). Move the cursor to this item and press ENTER, then select a Record mode using UP / DOWN keys.
User’s Manual 5.4.2.2 Weekend Schedule > The Weekend Schedule determines whether a weekend schedule is in effect. Choose to take effect the related weekend settings. 5.4.2.3 Weekend Start / End > The Weekend Start Time indicates the specific day and time that a weekend begins, for example, FRI 18:00. The Weekend End Time indicates the specific time and day that a weekend ends, for example, MON 06:00. Time is indicated in 1-minute increments.
User’s Manual Record Mode: Half-D1 mode (NTSC: 720×240@60PPS) (PAL: 720×288@50PPS) Preset Normal Normal Event Event Event Active Configuration PPS Size PPS Size 3.75 NTSC 15 NTSC Both Best Quality 17 KB 17 KB (3.125 PAL) (12.5 PAL) (Alarm+Motion) Standard 3.75 NTSC 15 NTSC 11 KB 17 KB Both (Default) (3.125 PAL) (12.5 PAL) Extended Record 3.75 NTSC (3.125 PAL) 5 KB 15 NTSC (12.
User’s Manual 5.4.4 ezRecord Setup > This item aims to avoid the complicated record settings, and to make the setup much easier. Note that the item can be reached only when you select as the option for .
User’s Manual 5.4.5 Circular Recording > User can choose to record video in circular mode or in linear mode. If you choose to record in circular mode, then the unit begins to overwrite the oldest recorded video; and stores new video over the HDD spaces. If you choose to record in linear mode in stead, the unit stops recording when the HDD is full. From the Record Setup menu, move the cursor to and press ENTER, then select / using UP / DOWN keys. 5.4.
User’s Manual 5.4.6.4 Start to Purge > After selecting the video you want to delete or setting the date for deletion, set this item to for start the deleting or choose to cancel. 5.5 Sequence Setup > The Sequence Setup menu allows setting the camera sequence schedule and dwell time for main and call monitor. Select in Main menu and press ENTER; the menu displays as follows. Sequence Setup 1. Main Monitor Dwell 2. Main Monitor Schedule 3. Call Monitor Dwell 4.
User’s Manual Follow these steps to set a sequence: • Press LEFT direction key to delete the original setting. • Press the desired Channel keys to assign a camera to that location in the sequence. • Continue the steps until the sequence is completed. A sequence can have up to 16 entries. User can select fewer than 16 entries for camera sequence and leave the remaining entries blank. The sequence can include a specific camera or cameras multiple times. 5.
User’s Manual 5.6.2 Event Icon > The item enables (ON) / disables (OFF) the display of Event Icon on the main monitor when an alarm event occurs. The default setting is (enable). The event types are represented by a character respectively; the descriptions are as below table. Event type 5.6.3 Description A Alarm in event M Motion detection event L Video loss event Event Duration > This item determines the duration of the buzzer and Alarm Out relay function after an alarm is triggered.
User’s Manual 5.6.4.2 Video Loss Detect > This item allows user to enable / disable Video Loss as an alarm event. Select to enable Video Loss alarm events, to disable. The default setting is . 5.6.4.3 Motion Detect > Use to enable or disable the motion detection function of the DynaGuardTM 100 MPEG-4 DVR. By default, the value is . If motion detection function is enabled, it is required to define the motion detection parameters such as detection area and sensitivity settings. 5.6.4.
User’s Manual - Detected Area Setup > The Detect Area is displayed as follows after selecting this item. The detection area consists of 273 (21×13) detection grids in NTSC video format or 336 (21×16) grids in PAL format. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Use the Direction keys to move the cursor and press ENTER to enable or disable a grid. Press MODE to select all of the grids for detection; press MODE again to de-select all of the grids.
User’s Manual 5.6.4.5 Alarm In > This item allows user to enable / disable alarm input detection. According to your application, select (Normal Open) or (Normal Close) to enable the alarm input detection or select to disable the detection. The default setting is . If you set this item to but did not install any device to the unit, the alarm will be triggered and the Event Icon displayed continually until this item is changed to , or install a device to the unit. 5.
User’s Manual 5.7.2 Avail REC Time > The Avail REC Time indicates the available duration for recording. If the unit is set to record in circular mode, the item will show “Circular”. The information is read-only. 5.7.3 Internal / External Disks > Select or to see information on the storage devices connected to the unit. The submenu is displayed as below.
User’s Manual 5.8 Configuration > The Configuration menu can be used to restore the default factory settings, import and export configuration. Select from the Main menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Configuration 1. Load Factory Default 2. Import Config 3. Export Config NO Items in this menu are described in the following subsections. 5.8.
User’s Manual 5.8.3 Export Configuration > The Administrator is allowed to save a unit configuration by exporting it to an external drive, such as a USB Flash Drive. Before exporting the configuration, make sure the device in which the configuration will be saved is attached to the unit appropriately. Select from the Configuration menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Export Config 1. Copy Destination 2. Config Name 3.
User’s Manual 5.9 Shutdown > The item is used to shut down or reboot the unit. If you must shut down the DynaGuardTM 100 MPEG-4 DVR for any reason, please use the proper shut down and power up procedures to avoid damage to your unit. Select in Main menu and press ENTER to access the Shutdown menu, which displays as follows. Shutdown 1. Power Off 2. Reboot Power Off Select this item to shut down the unit.
User’s Manual Appendix A: Technical Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications DG108 Operation System Video Stand Video Operation Resolution- Live Video Outputs NTSC/PAL switch selectable Triplex+ (Live, Record, Playback, Remote, and Internet access) NTSC: 720x480 pixels; PAL: 720x576 pixels Main Monitor BNCx1, S-Videox1, 1.0Vp-p/75 ohm Call Monitor BNCx1, 1.
User’s Manual Adjustment Retrieve Build-in Storage Storage Built-in HDD Export Alarm Input Alarm Detection Auditory Alert Alarm Motion Detection Video Loss Detection Alarm Relay Output Network Connectivity Remote Control Communication Date/Time, Event X2 ATA 133/ UDMA 133 IDE, HDD/CD-RW Up to 2 built-in HDDs X3 USB2.0 ports, support ThumbDrive® and CD-RW X16, Terminal Block N.C./N.O.
User’s Manual Appendix B: Record Duration The record duration relates to recording rate, image quality and HDD capacity. Refer to the following table. NOTE: Record duration times are based on actual tests and represent average file sizes. Performance may vary depending on specific installations and use. Audio recording requires 8 KB per second (or 0.7 GB per day) for data storage.
User’s Manual Number of Days of Recording @60PPS (without Audio) Recording Rate Total Recording Picture Quality Mode Total Images Per Images Per Second Second NTSC PAL Low Fair NTSC PAL NTSC (5 KB) (5 KB) (8 KB) Mid PAL NTSC High PAL NTSC Best PAL NTSC PAL (8 KB) (11 KB) (11 KB) (14 KB) (14 KB) (17 KB) (17 KB) 160 GB Internal Storage 60 50 5.9 7.1 3.7 4.5 2.7 3.3 2.2 2.6 1.8 2.1 30 25 11.8 14.1 7.5 9.0 5.5 6.6 4.3 5.2 3.6 4.3 15 12.5 23.5 28.2 15.0 18.
User’s Manual 600 GB Internal Storage 80 60 50 51.4 61.7 22.0 26.5 14.0 16.8 10.3 12.3 8.1 9.7 30 25 102.9 123.5 44.1 52.9 28.1 33.7 20.6 24.7 16.2 19.5 15 12.5 205.8 246.9 88.2 105.8 56.1 67.3 41.2 49.4 32.5 39.0 7.5 6.25 411.5 493.8 176.4 211.6 112.2 134.7 82.3 98.8 65.0 78.0 www.dynacolor.com.
