VT-DVR04 4 CHANNEL DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER User’s Manual Version 2.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Forward Safety and Precautions Getting Started Front Panel Power Audio Selector Video Selector Playing Back Recorded Images System Status LED System Status LED Remote Control Sensor USB Port Rear Panel AC Power Socket (100V-260V) Video Output Terminal (BNC Connector) Audio In Terminal Video Export (RCA Connector) Video Export (RCA Connector) Network Terminal (RJ 45) External Remote Control Sensor Terminal External Alarm Out External Sensor In RS 485 Terminal (P/T/Z/F) Remote Control Usin
FORWARD Thank you for purchasing your VT-DVR04, a state of the art Digital Video Recorder (DVR) utilizing the latest available video processing technology. This version of the User’s Manual was written in March 2003. The contents of this manual, the DVR’s capability, and other information may be changed or revised without prior notice. Please read the User’s Manual in its entirety before installing and operating the DVR. Please keep this guide in a safe place for future reference.
Getting Started The following items are included with the VT-DVR04. Please be certain that all items are included upon opening the carton: 1. Components o VT-DVR04 (main component) o Remote Control (batteries included) o Power Cable o User’s Manual o Warranty Card o Software Diskettes (Set of 2) o Rack Mount Bracket NOTE 1. Remote control uses two AAA batteries. 2. Battery life depends on usage. 3. Please keep extra batteries handy for future use.
Product Information 1. Front Panel 1 6 9 4 5 2 3 7 8 1. Power Power On/Off Button. Power Off is indicated by RED and Power On status is indicated by GREEN. To turn the system on, press the Power key. The key should turn amber. Enter the password (default is 1111) using the remote control and press the power key again. The key should The key should turn green and the system should become active. To turn the system off, repeat the above step. 2.
4 & 5. Playing Back Recorded Images The Playback buttons consist of Frame Advance, Fast Forward, Forward Play, Stop, Reverse Play, and Fast Reverse. To get to the playback mode, simply press any one of the playback buttons. Then press the STOP button. This will take the user to the time selector mode. Note: The first digit in the time will begin to blink. Select the desired time by pressing the up or down cursor. Press the right or left cursor to skip to the next digit, then press the PLAY button. 6.
2. Rear Panel 1 9 11 10 7 5 8 6 4 3 2 1. AC Power Socket (100V-260V) Insert the provided accessory power cord here. 2. Video Input Terminal (BNC Connector) There are total of four camera inputs. 3. Video Output Terminal (BNC Connector) Main Monitor. Live and Playback is shown with the On Screen Display (OSD). CANNOT BE USED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH OPTIONAL COMPUTER MONITOR CRT OUTPUT. Switch Monitor. Up to Four cameras can be programmed to switch sequentially. Multiplex Output.
4. Audio In Terminal System can record up to two audio inputs. 5. Video Export (RCA Connector) System will export recorded images to a VCR or to TV. This allows The user to record desired footage in VTR analog format. 6. Audio Output Will playback a single, selected audio channel. 7. Network Terminal (RJ 45) Network port for remote access. 8. External Remote Control Sensor Terminal For use with IR repeater if unit is located in a remote area (equipment closet, ETC.). 9.
3. Remote Control 1 3 2 4 5 6 8 7 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
Using the Remote Control There are two methods of configuring the VT-DVR04: from the site where VT-DVR04 Is installed and through the Network Connection. Following are the description for configuring the VT-DVR04 at the site. For Remote Access Configuration, please refer to the REMOTE software User’s Guide. 1. Remote Control The remote control uses infrared (IR) and can be used up to 16 feet away (at angles not exceeding 60 degrees) from the VT-DVR04.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 1. Power On/Off Power On/Off Button. Power Off is indicated by RED and On status is indicated by GREEN. To turn the system on, press the Power key. The key should turn amber. Enter the password (default is 1111) and press the power key again. The key should turn green and the system should become active. To turn the system off, repeat the above step. 2. Event Log Display User can select the Event Log to be displayed or not.
9. Audio Selector Select button: Can select between CH1 and CH2. During Live View mode, audio monitoring is possible. During Playback mode, user can listen to the recorded audio. Mute button: Mutes the audio function. 10. Playback Controls The Playback buttons consist of Frame Advance, Fast Forward, Forward Play, Stop, Reverse Play, and Fast Reverse. 11. Directional and Enter Keys 12. Menu For system configuration. See Menu-System Configuration on next page. 13.
Menu – System Configuration In Live viewing mode, press the menu button on the remote control. Enter the password (factory default is 2222). A graphic illustration of setup options will be displayed. 1) Recording Schedule – Using the left/right cursor and the enter button to select time periods for event or continuous recording. Press exit once to return to the setup menu. 2) Compress Ratio – This is the overall image quality. The factory default is “GOOD” (or medium) image quality.
T/D Change – Enter the correct Time/Date and Format to be displayed on the OSD. The system can display Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year. Remote Control – Enter remote control ID when using more than 1 unit in the same proximity. Color Tune – Each camera can be adjusted individually for brightness, contrast, saturation and hue. Camera Name – Change the On Screen Display (OSD) camera title. Press “enter” to select camera. Move box to desired characters and press enter. Use the < to erase characters.
TROUBLE SHOOTING 1. Power switch does not function. o Connect the AC power cord securely. o Make sure that POWER key is RED (illuminated). o If the POWER key is RED, input the Password using the [A1]-[D4] buttons and press the POWER key again. o If the problem persists, please contact the professional installer or the security manager. 2. The Clock is showing incorrect time. o Refer to the Menu-System Configuration section of the User’s Guide and enter the correct time.
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