User`s manual

Triplex MPEG-4 DVR
Quick Setup Guide
Package Content Inspect the packaging carton. Make sure your Triplex MPEG-4 DVR is properly delivered. Remove all items from the box
and make sure the box contains the following items.
Triplex MPEG-4 DVR Power cord Blank CD-RW User’s manual
Function Keys on the Front Panel Connecting Your DVR
Connector Description
LAN 10/100M (RJ-45)
The Triplex MPEG-4 DVR is capable of networking. The LAN port opens the door of DVR to Ethernet where by the Internet.
USB Connector
Two USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel for users to connect external USB devices to the unit.
Audio In / Out
Audio In RCA connector is offered for connecting an audio source device to the unit; Audio Out RCA connector is offered for connecting an audio output device to the unit.
Main Monitor (BNC/VGA)
BNC and VGA output connectors are offered for connecting to a main monitor. VGA output is optional.
Video System Switch
This switch is used to set the unit to appropriate video system.
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 other devices.
Video Input
16 BNC connectors are offered for video input streams from installed cameras.
Power Jack
The Triplex MPEG-4 DVR has an AC power connection jack. Please connect the power supply that ships with the unit.
NOTE: Use of other power supply may cause overloading.
Basic Setup Follow the description to set up the DVR for date/time, recording and viewing video. All configurations can be set via either DVR front panel or DVRRemote, the remote software, on PC through LAN. Enter OSD Setup menu:
• Press MENU to enter the OSD menu. • Enter password using Channel keys. The default passwords are Admin/1234 or user/4321. • Strongly suggest changing the passwords to prevent unauthorized access.
Date / Time Setting:
• Select <Date/Time> in System Setup menu to enter the Date/Time menu.
• Select the <Date>, and select adjusted field using LEFT/RIGHT, and press ENTER. • Adjust the value using UP/DOWN, and then press ENTER. Repeat the procedure till <Date> and <Time> are set.
• The new date and time settings take effect after confirm the changes. To Define Recording Settings:
• Select <Record Setup> from the Main menu. • Select <ezRecord> as Preset Configuration option, and select wanted number of recording day; other setting will be
automatic arranged by the unit.
• Consider your own needs and select a Preset Configuration setting from <Best Quality>, <Standard>, and <Extended
Record>. Detailed information refers to Triplex MPEG-4 DVR Use’s Manual, Section 3.5.3 Preset Record Configuration.
• Adjust the Recording schedule, Circular and Audio parameters. • After adjusting, press ENTER to confirm and save the settings; or ESC to abort.
To Select Viewing Mode:
• Press MODE button repeatedly to select the wanted display mode. The available viewing modes are full-screen and 4×
4 split-window.
Network Setup Using LAN / Cable Modem:
Use the LAN setup when you plan to use a LAN connection without a dialup modem. It requires an Ethernet connection to a network. The default ID of your Triplex MPEG-4 DVR must be changed to avoid network conflicts.
• From Main menu, select <System Setup>Æ<Network Setup>, set the <LAN Setup>. • For DHCP user, set the DHCP to <ON>. The IP address, Netmask, Gateway and DNS settings are retrieved from
network servers. DHCP is dynamic; the settings will change from time to time.
• For Non-DHCP user, set the DHCP to <OFF>. You must enter an IP address, Netmask, Gateway and DNS settings.
Please obtain these settings from your network service provider.
• To change the IP address, Netmask, Gateway and DNS value, press UP/DOWN keys to select the item. Use LEFT/
RIGHT keys to access each section of the value and press ENTER, then change the value using UP/DOWN keys.
• When the settings are complete, press ENTER to confirm and save the settings, or ESC to abort.
Dome Connection Dome Connection & Settings:
• See section Connecting Your DVR for RS-485 port pin definition. • Refer to the following figure. Connect the R+, R- terminals on the dome camera to the D+, D- terminals on the RS-485
port by RS-485 cable respectively.