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Honeywell HRHD4+ User Manual

4-, 9-, and 16-channel models digital video recorder
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  • Page 1 HRHD4+, HRHD9+, HRHD16+ 4-, 9-, and 16-Channel Models Digital Video Recorder User Guide Document 900.0258 – 10/05 – Rev 3.01...
  • Page 2 Revisions Issue Date Revisions 1.00 11/04 New document. 1.01 04/05 Update contact info and correct PTZ control section. 2.00 07/05 Add Waste Electrical Equipment warning. 3.00 08/05 Added new subsections under Chapter 3, Config: Network Setup: DVRNS Setup and Callback Center Setup. Added new functionality to Menu button in Chapter 4, Operation Removed Review Video Clips appendix Added new figures: System Information Change - Language;...

  • Page 3: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement INFORMATION TO THE USER: 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.

  • Page 4: Explanation Of Graphical Symbols

    Explanation of Graphical Symbols This symbol alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. This symbol alerts the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

  • Page 5: Weee (Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment)

    WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Correct Disposal of this Product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents FCC Compliance Statement ........i Explanation of Graphical Symbols .
  • Page 8 Contents System Check Screen ....... . 32 Storage Screen ........32 System Log Screen .
  • Page 9 Contents Camera Buttons (1 to 16) ....... 87 DISPLAY Button........87 Menu Button .
  • Page 10 Contents Rev 3.01 Document 900.0258 10/05...
  • Page 11 Figures Figures Figure 1-1 Typical DVR Installation ....... . 2 Figure 2-1 DVR Rear Panel (16-Channel Shown) .
  • Page 12 Figures Figure 3-17 Camera Setup Screen ....... . 37 Figure 3-18 PTZ Device List .
  • Page 13 Figures Figure 4-1 DVR Front Panel (16-Channel Shown) ..... . . 82 Figure 4-2 PTZ Menu ........84 Figure 4-3 PTZ Preset Screen .
  • Page 14 Figures Rev 3.01 viii Document 900.0258 10/05...
  • Page 15 Tables Tables Table 3-1 Front Panel Controls ....... . . 18 Table 3-2 Storage Screen Status Options.
  • Page 16 Tables Rev 3.01 Document 900.0258 10/05...

  • Page 17: About This Document

    About This Document This document introduces the HRHD+ Series Digital Video Recorder (DVR) and describes how to install, configure, and operate the DVR. This guide covers the 4-, 9-, and 16-channel HRHD+ Series DVRs. The DVRs are identical except for the number of cameras and alarms that can be connected and the number of cameras that can be displayed.

  • Page 18: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Cleaning Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners.
  • Page 19 Lightning For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.
  • Page 20 17. Correct Batteries WARNING! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. 18. Operating Temperature An operating temperature range is specified (see Appendix E, Specifications) so that the customer and installer may determine a suitable operating environment for the equipment.

  • Page 21: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Features Your color digital video recorder (DVR) provides recording capabilities for 4-, 9-, or 16-camera inputs. It provides exceptional picture quality in both live and playback modes, and offers the following features: • 4-, 9- or 16-Composite Input Connectors (model dependent) •...

  • Page 22: Technical Overview

    Introduction Figure 1-1 Typical DVR Installation Monitor (NTSC or PAL) Sensor 4, 9, or 16 Alarm I/P 4, 9, or 16 cameras Video out Spot out Audio input Siren Alarm output Audio output Digital Video Recorder Flashing light Internal CD-RW USB backup External SCSI device...
  • Page 23 Introduction The DVR can be set up to alert you when the hard disk drive is full or it can be set up to record over the oldest video after the disk is full. Your DVR uses a proprietary encryption scheme making it nearly impossible to alter video.
  • Page 24 Introduction Rev 3.01 Document 900.0258 10/05...

  • Page 25: Installation

    Installation Installation This chapter covers how to: • Set the DVR for NTSC or PAL • Connect the DVR to peripheral equipment Package Contents The package contains, in addition to this document: • Digital Video Recorder • Adapter (including power cord) •...

  • Page 26: Setting Unit For Ntsc Or Pal

    Installation Figure 2-1 DVR Rear Panel (16-Channel Shown) Setting Unit for NTSC or PAL Figure 2-2 NTSC/PAL Switch You can use your DVR with either NTSC or PAL equipment. Before turning on the DVR, set the switch to NTSC or PAL to match your equipment. Note You cannot mix NTSC and PAL equipment.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Video Source

    Installation Connecting the Video Source Figure 2-3 Video Input Connectors Connect the coaxial cables from the video sources to the BNC Video In connectors. Connecting the Loop Through Video Figure 2-4 Video Loop Through Connectors If you would like to connect your video source to another device, you can use the Loop BNC connectors.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Monitor

    Installation Connecting the Monitor Figure 2-5 Video Out Connectors Connect the monitor to either the Video Out or SVHS Out connector. Connect the spot monitor to the Spot connector, if required. Note If your monitor has an SVHS input, use it to give you better quality video display.

  • Page 29: Connecting Audio

    Installation Connecting Audio Note It is the user's responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit recording audio. Figure 2-6 Audio In and Out Connectors AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT Your DVR can record audio. Connect the audio source to Audio In. Connect Audio Out to your amplifier.

  • Page 30: Connecting Alarms

    Installation Connecting Alarms Figure 2-7 Alarm Input Connector Strips To make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip: Press and hold the button. Insert the wire in the hole below the button. After releasing the button, tug gently on the wire to make certain it is connected. To disconnect a wire, press and hold the button above the wire and pull out the wire.

  • Page 31: Ao 1 To 4 (Alarm Out)

    Installation AO 1 TO 4 (Alarm Out) Figure 2-8 Alarm Output Connector Strips The DVR can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the device to the AO (Alarm Out) and GND (Ground) connectors. AO is an active low open collector output which sinks 5mA@12V and 30 mA@5V.

  • Page 32: Connecting To The Rs485

    Installation Connecting to the RS485 Figure 2-10 RS485 Connector You can control the DVR remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard, using RS485 half-duplex serial communications signals. The RS485 connector can also be used to control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. Connect RX-/TX- and RX+/TX+ of the control system to the TX-/RX- and TX+/RX+ (respectively) of the DVR.

  • Page 33: Connecting To The Usb Port

    Installation Connecting to the USB Port Figure 2-12 USB Connector Use the two USB ports to connect external hard disk drives, CD-RW or Flash drives for clip copy or system upgrade. Position the external hard disk drive close enough to the DVR so that you can make the cable connections, usually less than 6 feet (1.83 m).

  • Page 34: Connecting To The Rs232 Port

    Installation Caution Do NOT connect the SCSI device while the SCSI DVR power is on. The DVR must be powered down to connect the SCSI device and powered up again after the SCSI device has been connected. Power up the SCSI device so it is ready for operation in advance of powering up the DVR.

  • Page 35: Factory Reset

    Installation Factory Reset Figure 2-15 Factory Reset Switch Factory reset switch The DVR has a Factory Reset switch to the right of the USB port. This switch will only be used on the rare occasions that you want to return all the settings to the original factory settings.

  • Page 36: Connecting The Power Cord

    Installation Connecting the Power Cord Figure 2-16 Power Cord Connector DC 24V Connect the DC power cord of the adapter to the DVR. Connect the AC power cord to the adapter and then to the wall outlet. Note The power cord connector locks into position to prevent accidental power loss.

  • Page 37: Configuration

    Configuration Configuration This chapter covers the following topics: • Front panel controls and LEDs • Initial unit setup • Configuring input devices • Configuring recording settings • Configuring event action • Configuring on-screen display • Configuring network setup • Configuring password setup Note Ensure that your DVR is completely installed before proceeding.

  • Page 38: Front Panel Controls

    Configuration Front Panel Controls Figure 3-1 DVR Front Panel (16-Channel DVR Shown) Cameras Internal CD-RW The front panel looks and operates much like a VCR combined with a multiplexer. Many of the buttons have multiple functions. Table 3-1 describes each button and control. Take a few minutes to review the descriptions.
  • Page 39 Configuration Table 3-1 Front Panel Controls Front panel Press the button to … (cont’d) control SEQUENCE When in Live mode, display another full live channel sequentially. buttons When in one of the multi-view formats, cause the DVR to sequence cameras in two sequence modes: Page mode: In Page mode, the DVR sequences through user-defined screen layouts (pages).
  • Page 40 Configuration Table 3-1 Front Panel Controls Front panel Press the button to … (cont’d) control Up, Down, Left, Use to: Right Arrows • Navigate through menus and GUI • Control Pan and Tilt when in the PTZ mode • Move the position of the active cameo screen •...

  • Page 41: Turning On The Power

    Configuration Table 3-1 Front Panel Controls Front panel Press the button to … (cont’d) control REC (Record) • Set the DVR so that it is ready to record video. A red dot appears on the screen when the DVR is recording video. Press REC again to stop recording video.

  • Page 42: Initial Unit Setup

    Configuration Initial Unit Setup Before using your DVR for the first time, you should establish the initial settings. This includes items such as time and date, display language, camera, audio, remote control, record mode, network and password. Your DVR can be set up using various screens and dialog boxes.

  • Page 43: Quick Setup Screen

    Configuration Quick Setup Screen Figure 3-3 Quick Setup Screen Use the Quick Setup screen to set up the most commonly used features of your DVR. Use the Arrow buttons to move through the options. Pressing # lets you make your selections.
  • Page 44 Configuration Note It is the user's responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit recording audio. Highlight the box beside Sequence Dwell Time and select from 3 to 60 seconds for the camera sequence dwell time. • Selecting System Information… enters a screen that allows you to set the site name, set the language, and view various system operational parameters.

  • Page 45: Normal Setup Screen

    Configuration Normal Setup Screen Figure 3-4 Normal Setup Screen Press MENU to enter the Normal Setup screen. If the Quick Setup screen displays, turn it off as described above. The Normal Setup screen gives you access to all the DVR setup screens.

  • Page 46: Figure 3-5 System Information Screen

    Configuration Figure 3-5 System Information Screen Highlight Change and press # . The System Information Change screen displays. Figure 3-6 System Information Change Screen Highlight the box beside Site Description and press # . A virtual keyboard displays. Figure 3-7 Virtual Keyboard Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the first character you want in the Site Title field and then press # .

  • Page 47: Software Upgrade

    Configuration Press to delete entered characters. After you have entered your title, highlight Close and then press # . Highlight the box beside Unit ID and then press # . Change the number by highlighting it and using the Up and Down Arrow buttons or the Jog Dial to increase and decrease the number.

  • Page 48: Date/Time Setup

    Configuration Figure 3-8 System Upgrade Screen Caution System upgrade via USB port might not be completed properly if a USB device has been connected to the other USB port. Please remove any other USB device before system upgrade is attempted. Note If the file system on the USB-IDE hard disk drive or USB Flash drive is not FAT16 or FAT32 format, format the drive using FAT16...
  • Page 49 Configuration Caution If you set a date and time that is older than some of your recorded images, any images with dates and times later than the new setting will be deleted. Highlight the first box beside Date/Time and then press # . The individual sections of the date highlight.

  • Page 50: Figure 3-10 Holiday Setup Screen

    Configuration Figure 3-10 Holiday Setup Screen To save your changes, highlight OK and then press # . Select Cancel to exit the screen without saving the changes. On the Date/Time screen, highlight the box beside Time Sync … and then press # to display the Time Sync screen.
  • Page 51 Configuration Note The Server Clock displays “ – ” when the DVR cannot load the time information from the time server. The box beside Next Synchronization displays the time when the next synchronization is scheduled. To synchronize the time instantly, highlight Now … and then press # . Caution When selecting Now …, any video with a later time and date will be lost if the time and date of a time server is earlier than the last...

  • Page 52: System Check Screen

    Configuration System Check Screen Use the System Check screen to check the status (fault condition) of the DVR. Highlight System Check in the System menu (MENU System System Check) and then press # . The System Check setup screen displays. Figure 3-12 System Check Screen Highlight the box under the On/Off heading and then press # .

  • Page 53: Figure 3-13 Storage Screen

    Configuration Figure 3-13 Storage Screen Note When the DVR has more than four storage devices, you can scroll through the list by selecting the Up and Down arrows under the list. The Type field displays the type and capacity of storage devices. The Status field displays the device status or fault conditions.

  • Page 54: Figure 3-14 S.m.a.r.t. Setup Screen

    Configuration Note When the device is an IDE hard disk drive, you can change its usage to either Rec. On or Rec. Off. When the device is a SCSI hard disk drive, you can change its usage to either Extension or Archive. Caution A “–”...

  • Page 55: System Log Screen

    Configuration Note When selecting Weekly or Monthly, the Day of Week or Day of Month field displays under the Period field. Select the check day or date. Highlight the box beside Check Time and adjust the numbers using the Arrow buttons or the Jog Dial.

  • Page 56: System Shutdown

    Configuration System Shutdown Highlight System Shutdown in the System menu (MENU System System Shutdown) and then press # . This shuts the DVR down. When shutting down the DVR, you need to confirm that you want to shut down the unit, and you will be asked for an administrator password.

  • Page 57: Camera Setup Screen

    Configuration Camera Setup Screen Use the Camera Setup screen to display camera inputs, hide the video, assign titles, and control PTZ cameras. Highlight Camera in the Device menu (MENU Device Camera) and then press # . The Camera Setup screen displays. Figure 3-17 Camera Setup Screen The Camera setup screen displays the camera inputs in groups of four: 1-4, 5-8, 9-12,...

  • Page 58: Alarm In Setup Screen

    Configuration Figure 3-18 PTZ Device List To assign IDs to each camera, highlight the ID heading and then press # . To change the number, highlight it and use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to increase and decrease the numbers. The PTZ ID number can be set from 0 to 256. Alarm In Setup Screen The alarm terminal strip on the back of the DVR has inputs associated with each alarm.

  • Page 59: Motion Detector

    Configuration Motion Detector Your DVR has a built-in video motion detector. Use the Motion Detector screen to turn video motion detection On or Off for each camera and to define the area of the image where you want to detect motion. Highlight Motion Detector in the Device menu (MENU Device Motion Detector)

  • Page 60: Figure 3-21 Motion Detection Zone Screen

    Configuration Figure 3-21 Motion Detection Zone Screen The Motion Detection Zone screen is laid over the video for the selected camera. You can set up motion detection zones by selecting or clearing blocks. Note You can set up motion zones one block at a time in groups of 4, 9 or 16 individual block groups (4-, 9- and 16-channel DVR respectively).

  • Page 61: Alarm Out Setup Screen

    Configuration The menu choices are described as follows: Table 3-3 Motion Detection Zone Choices Menu choice Description Close this menu Closes the menu so that you can see the entire screen. Select Current Blocks Activates highlighted blocks to detect motion. Clear Current Blocks Deactivates highlighted blocks so that they will not detect motion.

  • Page 62: Figure 3-24 Alarm Out Schedule Screen

    Configuration Figure 3-24 Alarm Out Schedule Screen To open a schedule screen, highlight the Sched field and then press # . You can schedule alarm output in 30-minute increments from 0:00 to 24:00. You can select individual blocks of time, entire days of the week, entire blocks of time, or the entire schedule.

  • Page 63: Audio Setup Screen

    Configuration Audio Setup Screen Use the Audio Setup screen to set the DVR to record audio when it is recording video. Audio) and then press # . Highlight Audio in the Device menu (MENU Device The Audio Setup screen displays. Figure 3-25 Audio Setup Screen Highlight the box beside Audio Recording and then press # .

  • Page 64: Rs232/Rs485 Setup Screen

    Configuration RS232/RS485 Setup Screen Use the RS232/RS485 Setup screen to set up the RS232 and RS485 ports to communicate with external devices such as modems, remote controls, and dome cameras. Highlight RS232/RS485 in the Device menu (MENU Device RS232/RS485) and then press # . The RS232/RS485 Setup screen displays. Figure 3-26 RS232/RS485 Setup Screen Highlight the field for the settings you wish to make.

  • Page 65: Configuring Recording Settings

    Configuration Configuring Recording Settings Note Pressing REC on the front of the DVR causes the red LED to light and indicates the DVR is ready to record. However, this does not mean the DVR is recording. The DVR records video based on the parameters such as schedule and events defined during configuration.
  • Page 66 Configuration In Overwrite mode, the DVR continues recording when the hard disk drive is full by overwriting the oldest video. In Stop mode, the DVR stops recording when the hard disk drive is full. If the DVR is set to Stop mode, you can set it to beep or activate the Alarm Out AO1 port when the hard disk drive is full.

  • Page 67: Time-Lapse Record Mode Setup Screen

    Configuration Time-Lapse Record Mode Setup Screen Access the Time-Lapse Record Setup screen (MENU Record Time-Lapse Record) and then press # . The Time-Lapse Record Setup screen displays. Figure 3-28 Time-Lapse Record Setup Screen Highlight the box under the Speed heading and then press # . A drop-down list of record speeds displays.

  • Page 68: Time-Lapse Recording Schedule

    Configuration Note The maximum storage time is only an estimate because the amount of space required to store video varies depending on many factors such as motion and image complexity. Time-Lapse Recording Schedule Figure 3-29 Time-Lapse Recording Schedule Screen You can program the DVR to record only during certain times based on time, day of the week, and holidays.

  • Page 69: Pre-Event Record Setup Screen

    Configuration Pre-event Record Setup Screen When the DVR is in the Event Record mode it is possible to have it record images before the event occurs. Use the Pre-event Record screen to define how to handle pre-event recording. Access the Pre-event Recording Setup screen (MENU Record Pre-event Record) and then press # .

  • Page 70: Alarm In Event Action (Record) Setup Screen

    Configuration Alarm In Event Action (Record) Setup Screen The DVR can be set to react to events differently. Each sensor can be assigned a schedule, camera, recording speed, video quality, and dwell time. Figure 3-31 Alarm In Event Action (Record) Setup Screen Highlight the Sched box and then press # .

  • Page 71: Alarm In Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup Screen

    Configuration Alarm In Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup Screen Use this screen to set how the DVR reacts to events differently by activating an internal buzzer or external alarms. Figure 3-32 Alarm In Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup Screen Highlight the Sched box and then press # . A schedule screen displays. Set the schedule as described earlier.

  • Page 72: Alarm In Event Action (Notify) Setup Screen

    Configuration Alarm In Event Action (Notify) Setup Screen Use this screen to set the DVR to notify the remote site when certain events are activated. Figure 3-33 Alarm In Event Action (Notify) Setup Screen Highlight the Sched box and then press # . A schedule screen displays. Set the schedule as described earlier.

  • Page 73: Motion Detector Event Action (Record) Setup Screen

    Configuration Motion Detector Event Action (Record) Setup Screen Use this screen to set the DVR to react to motion detection differently. Each camera can be assigned a schedule, associated camera, recording speed, video quality and dwell time. Figure 3-34 Motion Detector Event Action (Record) Setup Screen Highlight the Sched box and then press # .

  • Page 74: Motion Detector Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup Screen

    Configuration Motion Detector Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup Screen Use this screen to set the DVR to react to motion events differently by activating an internal buzzer or external alarms. Figure 3-35 Motion Detector Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup Screen Highlight the Sched box and then press # .

  • Page 75: Motion Detector Event Action (Notify) Setup Screen

    Configuration Motion Detector Event Action (Notify) Setup Screen Use this screen to set the DVR to notify the remote site when certain motion events are activated. Figure 3-36 Motion Detector Event Action (Notify) Setup Screen Highlight the Sched box and then press # . A schedule screen displays. Set the schedule as described earlier.

  • Page 76: Video Loss Event Action (Record) Setup Screen

    Configuration Video Loss Event Action (Record) Setup Screen Use this screen to set the DVR to react to video loss from a camera differently. Each camera can be assigned a schedule, associated camera, recording speed, video quality and dwell time. Figure 3-37 Video Loss Event Action (Record) Setup Screen Highlight the Sched box and then press # .

  • Page 77: Video Loss Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup Screen

    Configuration Video Loss Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup Screen The DVR can be set to react to video loss differently by activating an internal buzzer or external alarms. Figure 3-38 Video Loss Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup Screen Highlight the Sched box and then press # . A schedule screen displays. Set the schedule as described earlier.

  • Page 78: Display Setup

    Configuration Note For the Notify action to work, the DVR should be registered in the RAS (Remote Administration System). Display Setup Highlight the OSD, Main Monitoring, or Spot Monitoring in the Display menu (MENU OSD/Main Monitoring/Spot Monitoring), and then press # to set up the Display on-screen display or camera display on the main monitor or spot monitor.

  • Page 79: Main Monitoring Setup Screen

    Configuration Highlight the box beside Left/Right Margin and then press # to adjust the left and right margins. The margins can be set from 1 to 24. Highlight the box beside Top/Bottom Margin and then press # to adjust the top and bottom margins.

  • Page 80: Spot Monitoring Setup Screen

    Configuration camera displayed full screen while displaying the cameo window as a PIP (picture-in-picture), or displaying the cameras in a grid pattern with the bottom right window as the cameo. Note Sequence cannot be used in the 4x4 display mode of the 16-channel, 3x3 mode of the 9-channel, or the 2x2 mode of the 4-channel DVR.

  • Page 81: Network Setup Screen

    Configuration Network Setup Screen Use the Network Setup screen (MENU Network Network Setup) to set up the DVR for LAN connections. Figure 3-43 Network Setup Screen Highlight the box beside Connection. Press # to toggle between LAN and Modem. Highlight the box beside Admin Password and then press # . A virtual keyboard displays (see Figure 3-7).
  • Page 82 Configuration Highlight the box beside Transfer Control and then press # to toggle between On and Off. When On, you can set the transfer speed and remote quality of the image transferred to a computer running RAS (Remote Administration System) software.

  • Page 83: Lan Setup Screen

    Configuration LAN Setup Screen Use the LAN Setup screen (MENU Network Network Setup LAN) to configure your Local Area Network. Figure 3-44 LAN Setup Screen Highlight the box beside Type and then press # to select from Manual, DHCP, or ADSL (PPPoE).

  • Page 84: Figure 3-45 Port Number Setup Screen

    Configuration Figure 3-45 Port Number Setup Screen Note Obtain the appropriate Port Number for each RAS related program (Admin, Watch, Search, and Callback) from your network administrator. Change the numbers by highlighting them and using the Up and Down Arrow buttons or the Jog Dial to increase or decrease the number.

  • Page 85: Figure 3-46 Lan (Dhcp) Setup Screen

    Configuration Caution When you change the port settings you must also change the port settings on a PC running RAS. Refer to the RAS User Guide for detailed information. To save your changes and return to the Network Setup screen, highlight OK and then press # .

  • Page 86: Figure 3-47 Lan (Adsl) Setup

    Configuration Figure 3-47 LAN (ADSL) Setup On the LAN Setup screen, highlight the box beside ID, then press # . Use the virtual keyboard that appears to enter the ID for ADSL connection. Highlight the box beside Password and then press # . Use the virtual keyboard to enter the password for ADSL connection.

  • Page 87: Modem Setup

    Configuration Modem Setup Use the Modem Setup screen (MENU Network Network Setup Modem) to configure your modem. Figure 3-48 Modem Setup Screen Note Modem setup is done through the RS232/RS485 screen in the Devices menu which can be accessed from the Main Menu.

  • Page 88: Dvrns (Dvr Name Service) Setup Screen

    Configuration DVRNS (DVR Name Service) Setup Screen DVRNS allows the DVR to use dynamic IP addresses for remote connection. Use the DVRNS Setup screen to configure the DVRNS server and register the DVR to use DVR name service. Figure 3-49 DVRNS Setup Screen Highlight the box beside Use DVR Name Service and then press # to toggle between On and Off,...
  • Page 89 Configuration Note When using the NAT device, refer to the NAT manufacturer’s instructions for the appropriate network settings. Highlight the box beside DVR Name and then press # to name the DVR to be registered on the DVRNS server. A virtual keyboard allows you to enter the DVR name.

  • Page 90: Callback Center Setup Screen

    Configuration Callback Center Setup Screen You can set up the DVR to contact a computer running RAS (Remote Administration System) and send an E-mail on a LAN when an event occurs. You can also set it up to dial a pager with a numeric message when an event occurs if you have a modem connected to the DVR.

  • Page 91: Figure 3-51 Callback Center (Modem) Setup Screen

    Configuration Callback Center Setup by Modem Connections Figure 3-51 Callback Center (Modem) Setup Screen Highlight the box beside Pager Number and enter the telephone number of the pager. Enter the number as it must be dialed from your telephone system; for example, if you must dial 9 for an outside line, enter 9 before the pager number.

  • Page 92: Password Setup Screen

    Configuration Password Setup Screen An Administrator password is required to: • Turn the system off • Enter the setup screen • Load default setups • Clear all data • Change system date and time • Change the Administrator password A User password is required to: •...
  • Page 93 Configuration To change the password, highlight the Password box and then press # . A window displays asking you to enter the current password. If you enter the correct password, another window displays asking you to enter a new password using the camera buttons.

  • Page 94: Config Screen

    Configuration Config Screen Use the Config menu (MENU Configuration) to perform functions such as: • Switch between Quick Setup and Normal Setup • Archive video • Copy video clips • Load default setup • Clear all data Figure 3-53 Config Menu Rev 3.01 Document 900.0258 10/05...

  • Page 95: Archive

    Configuration Archive Use the Archive screen (MENU Configuration Archive) to archive video automatically or manually. Figure 3-54 Archive Screen • Select Update to load the latest information displayed on the screen. • Select Clear to erase all archived data. • Select Setup to display a screen which you set up the archive parameters.

  • Page 96: Figure 3-56 Manual Archive Screen

    Configuration Highlight the box beside Working From/Working To and then press # to set up the time span of the automatic archive. To save your changes, highlight OK and then press # . Select Cancel to exit the screen without saving changes. Select Manual to display a screen where you setup manual archive parameters.

  • Page 97: Clip Copy

    Configuration Clip Copy Use the Clip Copy screen (MENU Configuration Clip Copy) to copy video clips to an internal CD-RW drive, or external USB hard disk drive, CD-RW drive or Flash drive. The copied clip images can be viewed on computers running Microsoft Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP.

  • Page 98: Figure 3-58 Usb Device Selection Screen

    Configuration When more than two USB hard disk drives are installed on the DVR, the following USB Device Selection screen displays. Select the drive to use for clip copy and then press # . Select Return to Clip Copy Menu and press # to exit the screen and return to the Clip Copy screen without saving the changes.
  • Page 99 Configuration Note You cannot end the clip copy process during CD burning. Please refer to the Remote Administration System (RAS) User Guide for detailed information on how to review video clips. Note During clip copy, you cannot change the system date and time, shut the system down, switch to the Quick Setup mode, clear all data, or change the system setup from a remote site.

  • Page 100: Load Default Setup

    Configuration Load Default Setup Highlighting and selecting Load Default Setup (MENU Configuration Load Default Setup) brings up a screen asking you if you really want to load default settings and confirm it with a password. Note Loading the Default Setup will not change the current time, time zone, daylight saving time, and network settings.

  • Page 101: Operation

    Operation Operation This chapter covers the following topics: • Live monitoring • Recording video • Recording audio • Playing recorded video • Searching for video by date/time, calendar, and events Note This chapter assumes you have correctly installed and configured your DVR. If you have not, please see Chapter 2 installation and Chapter 3...

  • Page 102: Turning On The Power

    Operation Figure 4-1 DVR Front Panel (16-Channel Shown) The front panel controls are described in Chapter 3, Configuration. Turning on the Power After you have installed the DVR following the instructions in Chapter 2, Installation, it is ready to record. The DVR recovers automatically after the unit is initialized if recorded data on the storage device has been damaged.

  • Page 103: Active Cameo Mode

    Operation Pressing SEQUENCE causes the cameras to display sequentially on the monitor. When in one of the multi-view formats, pressing this button causes the DVR to cycle through user-defined screen layouts (page sequence), or the bottom, right screen to display live cameras sequentially (cameo sequence). Selecting another display mode, or pressing SEQUENCE again exits the Sequence mode.

  • Page 104: Ptz Mode

    Operation PTZ Mode The DVR controls cameras with Pan, Tilt and Zoom capabilities. Press PTZ to enter the PTZ mode. You can control the camera using front panel control buttons or by setting up presets. Control buttons Function Left and Right arrows Pan left and right Up and Down arrows Tilt the camera up and down...

  • Page 105: Recording Video

    Operation Press REC to load the PTZ preset and the Preset View dialog box displays. Select the desired preset and press # to load the preset. Figure 4-4 Preset View Screen To change the pan and tilt speed: Select Set Speed in the PTZ menu and change the number from 1 to 16 using the Left and Right arrow buttons.

  • Page 106: Recording Audio

    Operation Note The DVR is not recording if only the red LED on the REC button is lit. When the DVR is set for Time-lapse or Event recording, the red LED on the REC button indicates the unit is ready to record. A red dot appears on the monitor when the clock reaches a scheduled recording time and the DVR starts recording video.

  • Page 107: Rw (Rewind) Button

    Operation RW (Rewind) Button To play video backward at high speed, press RW. Pressing the button again toggles the playback speed from ", "" , and """. The screen displays ", "" , and """ respectively. Entering Fast Backward Playback mode from Live Monitoring mode can be password protected.

  • Page 108: Shuttle Ring

    Operation Shuttle Ring The Shuttle Ring only functions in Playback mode. Use the Shuttle Ring to play video forward. Turn the ring counterclockwise to play video backward. Playback speed varies with the amount the ring is turned. The playback speeds are: "x0.5, "", """, """"...

  • Page 109: Searching Video

    Operation Searching Video Press SEARCH to display the Search Menu. Figure 4-5 Search Menu Option Function Change Data Source Changes the data source to be searched (see Change Data Source for more details) Go to First Displays the first recorded image Go to Last Displays the last recorded image Date/Time Search …...

  • Page 110: Change Data Source

    Operation Change Data Source Figure 4-6 Change Data Source Screen You can select the data source to be searched from: • Local storage (Search On Local) • Archive storage (Search On Archive) To select the data source, highlight the desired source location and then press # . Date/Time Search Figure 4-7 Date/Time Search Screen...

  • Page 111: Calendar Search

    Operation Calendar Search Figure 4-8 Calendar Search Screen Days with recorded video display on the calendar with white numbers. You can highlight the days with recorded video by using the Arrow buttons. After you have highlighted a day, press # to select it. A time bar displays at the bottom of the calendar.

  • Page 112: Event Search

    Operation Event Search The DVR maintains a log of each time the Alarm Input port is activated. The Event Log screen displays this list. Figure 4-9 Event Log Screen Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the event for which you would like to see video. Note Event Search does not work when the data source is set to Search on Archive.

  • Page 113: Figure 4-11 Event Search (By Event) Screen

    Operation Figure 4-11 Event Search (by Event) Screen Highlight the box beside Search by and then press # to toggle between Camera and Event. You can search video from the first to last recorded images, or you can set the start and stop times and dates.
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  • Page 115: Appendix Ausb Hard Disk Drive Preparation

    USB Hard Disk Drive Preparation USB Hard Disk Drive Preparation This appendix covers how to prepare the USB-IDE hard disk drive for computers using either Windows 2000 or Windows 98 operating systems. Preparing The USB-IDE Hard Disk Drive In Windows 2000 Note Preparing a USB-IDE hard disk drive under Windows XP is...

  • Page 116: Preparing The Usb-Ide Hard Disk Drive In Windows 98

    USB Hard Disk Drive Preparation Note The partition size should be less than 32 GB because of Windows OS limitations. After formatting is complete, the USB-IDE hard disk drive will be added to My Computer. Connect the USB-IDE hard disk drive to the DVR. Preparing The USB-IDE Hard Disk Drive In Windows 98 Note Preparing a USB-IDE hard disk drive under Windows ME is...

  • Page 117: Appendix B Solutions

    Solutions Solutions This appendix provides solutions to common technical issues. Problem Possible Solution No power • Check power cord connections. • Confirm that there is power at the outlet No live video • Check camera video cable and connections. • Check monitor video cable and connections.
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  • Page 119: Appendix C Connector Pinouts

    Connector Pinouts Connector Pinouts I/O Connector Pinouts AI (1 to 16) Alarm Inputs 1 to 16 Chassis Ground (4 connectors) AO (1 to 4) Alarm Outputs 1 to 4 Alarm Reset In Rev 3.01 Document 900.0258 10/05...

  • Page 120: Rs485 Connector Pinouts

    Connector Pinouts RS485 Connector Pinouts Master Slave unit unit Rev 3.01 Document 900.0258 10/05...

  • Page 121: Appendix D Map Of Screens

    Map of Screens Map of Screens Figure D-1 Screen Map Rev 3.01 Document 900.0258 10/05...
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  • Page 123: Appendix E Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Table E-1 Technical Specifications Video Signal Format: NTSC or PAL Video Input: Composite: 4, 9 or 16 looping inputs, 1 Vp-p, auto-terminating, 75 Ohms Monitor Outputs: Composite: One, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ohms, SVHS: One, SPOT: 1 BNC Video Resolution: 720 x 480 (NTSC) 720 x 576 (PAL) Playback/Record Speed...
  • Page 124 Specifications Table E-1 Technical Specifications Alarms: Terminal block Ethernet Port: RJ45 RS232C Serial Port: DB9 (P) RS485 Serial Port: Two connector terminal block Ultra Wide SCSI Port: High density female 68-pin connector USB Port Two (2) Storage Primary Storage: EIDE hard disk drive (up to 2) Backup Storage: Ultra Wide SCSI hard disk drive (RAID) Built-in CD-RW drive...

  • Page 125: Index

    Index cameras assigning IDs Admin Password screen assigning titles ADSL setup cameo sequence Alarm In Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup screen controllable (PTZ) Alarm In Event Action (Notify) Setup screen main monitor setup Alarm In Event Action Setup screen sequence dwell time Alarm In screen setting up alarm in, setting up...
  • Page 126 DVRNS Setup screen mode live monitoring Modem Setup screen modem, setting up erase all data modes Event Log screen active cameo Event Search (by Camera) screen Event Search (by Event) screen event setup monitor, connecting events Motion Detection Zone menu setting alarm in Motion Detection Zone screen setting alarm notify...
  • Page 127 quick setup Quick Setup screen rear panel Record Mode Setup screen record mode, setting recording pre-event setup time-lapse setup recording quality, setting recording speed, setting remote control, setting RS232 port, connecting RS232, setting up RS232/RS485 Setup screen RS485 connector pinouts RS485, connecting RS485, setting up S.M.A.R.T.
  • Page 128 screens System Upgrade Admin Password Time Sync Alarm In Time-Lapse Record Setup Alarm In Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup Time-Lapse Recording Schedule Alarm In Event Action (Notify) Setup USB Device Selection Alarm In Event Action Setup Video Loss Event Action (Alarm Out) Setup Alarm Out Schedule Video Loss Event Action (Notify) Setup Alarm Out Setup...
  • Page 129 system check System Check screen system dhutdown system information System Information screen system log System Log screen System Upgrade screen technical overview Time Sync screen time/date setup Time-Lapse Record Setup screen Time-Lapse Recording Schedule screen time-lapse recording, setting schedule time-lapse, setting record mode troubleshooting USB Device Selection screen USB HDD, preparing...
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