Maxtor DVR 4 CH User Manual

4 CH Digital Video Recorder  
Users Manual  
Please read this instructions thoroughly before operation and keep the manual in a safe  
place for further reference.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
What do you get ?  
FEATURES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
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PACKAGE CONTENT --------------------------------------------------------------------------  
Before Operation  
INSTALLATION GUIDE ------------------------------------------------------------------------  
FRONT PANEL -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
REAR PANEL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
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Basic Operation  
GETTING STARTED------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
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OPERATION----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
Detailed Menu Setup  
MAIN MENU ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
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MENU OPTIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
Advanced Operation  
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OPERATION OPTIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------  
KEY LOCK ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
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RS-232 PROTOCOL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------  
TROUBLE SHOOTING---------------------------------------------------------------------------  
SPECIFICATIONS---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
APPENDIX #1 INSTALL THE HDD ----------------------------------------------------------  
APPENDIX #2 REPLACE THE HDD --------------------------------------------------------  
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APPENDIX #3 PIN CONFIGURATIONS ---------------------------------------------------  
APPENDIX #4 RECORDING SPEED----------------------------------------------------------  
APPENDIX #5 NETWORK APPLICATION--------------------------------------------------  
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What do you get ?  
FEATURES  
DVR Features  
Wavelet compression format replaces Time-Lapse VCR + Multiplexer / Quad  
On Screen Display and Remote Control via Video Server & PC  
Picture-in-picture (PIP) and Picture-on-Picture (POP) function in live  
Alarm input & output function  
Video loss detected on each channel  
Multiplexer & Quad recording mode switching  
Recording rate up to full size 30 fields/sec. or Quad size 240 fields/sec.  
Support 1 HDD, IDE TYPE (over 250 GB)  
Multiple quick search by date/time, alarm, full list  
Security password protection  
RS-232, RS-485 communication protocol  
PACKAGE CONTENT  
Users Manual  
Digital Video Recorder  
Power Adapter and Cord  
Accessories pack  
Accessories pack  
Warning:  
1. Please check the package to make sure that you receive the complete components shown above.  
2. This adaptor is DC19V 2A. User can find the adaptor for replacement at a computer shop if the adaptor is broken.  
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Before Operation  
INSTALLATION GUIDE  
1. Connect cameras and monitor to the DVR.  
2. Shown below is an example of connecting the DVR to your existing Observation System.  
3. Install HDD (The compatible HDD Brands are listed in the following table.)  
Please refer to page 19. Appendix #1 for installation instructions.  
*The HDD must be installed before turning on the DVR. If HDD is not installed, the DVR would function as a 4 CH multiplexer.  
COMPATIBLE HARD DISK MODELS  
Manufacturer  
HITACHI  
HITACHI  
HITACHI  
IBM  
Model  
Deskstar 180 GXP (120 GB)  
Capacity Rotation  
120GB  
7200 rpm  
7200 rpm  
7200 rpm  
7200 rpm  
7200 rpm  
5400 rpm  
7200 rpm  
7200 rpm  
7200 rpm  
7200 rpm  
7200 rpm  
7200 rpm  
7200 rpm  
7200 rpm  
7200 rpm  
7200 rpm  
Deskstar 7K250, HDS722516VLAT20  
Deskstar 7K250, HDS722525VLAT80  
Deskstar 120GXP (80GB)  
160GB  
250GB  
80GB  
120GB  
60GB  
IBM  
Deskstar 120GXP (120GB)  
Maxtor  
DiamondMax 536DX(60GB) 4W060H4  
Maxtor  
Maxtor  
DiamondMax Plus 9  
80GB  
DiamondMax Plus 9, Model#6Y120L  
DiamondMax Plus 9, Model#6Y160L0  
120GB  
160GB  
250GB  
80GB  
Maxtor  
Maxtor  
MaxLine Plus  
, Model#7Y250P0  
Seagate  
Seagate  
Seagate  
Barracuda ATA IV, ST380021A  
Barracuda ATA V, ST3120023A  
Barracuda 7200.7 Plus, ST3160023A  
120GB  
160GB  
120GB  
200GB  
250GB  
Western Digital Caviar WD1200BB-00CAA1  
Western Digital Caviar WD2000BB-00DWA0  
Western Digital CaviarSE WD2500JB  
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FRONT PANEL  
The LED Light is ON under following condition.  
HDD : HDD is reading or recording.  
HDD Full : HDD is full  
LED LIGHT  
ALARM : To turn off the ALARM LED light, please refer to page.13 and  
set the ALARM mode as OFF.  
TIMER : When Timer is Enabled  
PLAY : Playing mode  
REC : Recording mode  
Press MENU to enter main menu.  
Press ENTER for confirmation  
MENU  
ENTER  
Press SEARCH for searching recorded video.  
SEARCH  
/ POP  
Press “  
button for Picture on Picture screen.  
PIP: Press PIPbutton for Picture in Picture screen.  
/+ Picture in Picture  
+ : Press + button can change the setting in the menu.  
: Press “  
button for 4 CH display modes  
/- 4-channel display mode  
SLOW  
-: Press - button can change the setting in the menu.  
To slow down the speed of playing mode.  
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FF : Play video fast forward. (Press FF button again to  
FF /  
adjust speed from 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 times)  
: Under setup mode, it works as Right button.  
REW: Play video fast backward. (Press REW button  
REW / ◄  
again to adjust speed as 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 times)  
: Under setup mode, it works as Left button.  
STOP : Under DVR Record / Play mode, it can stop the  
STOP /  
action.  
: Under setup mode, it works as Down button.  
Pause : Under DVR play mode, it can pause the action.  
PAUSE / ▲  
: Under setup mode, it works as Up button.  
Press PLAY to playback recorded video.  
PLAY  
Press REC to start recording.  
REC  
Press the Camera Select (1-4) to select the channel.  
CAMERA SELECT (1-4)  
During the LIVE or PLAY mode, press both ENTERand SEARCHbuttons  
to switch the NORMALorSHARPNESSdisplay. (refer to page.9)  
ENTER + SEARCH  
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REAR PANEL  
IN  
OUT  
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2
3
4
MAIN CALL  
DC 19V  
EXTERNAL I/O  
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4
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1. EXTERNAL I/O  
Controlled remotely by an external device or control system like Video Web Server.  
Alarm input, external I / O expansion.  
2. VIDEO INPUT (1-4)  
Connect to video source, such as camera.  
3. MAIN  
Connect to Main monitor.  
4. CALL  
Connect to CALL monitor. Show the Switch Display.  
When alarm is triggered, the call monitor will show the triggered channel according to the system setting.  
5. POWER  
Please use the provided power cord.  
Warning:  
1. This adaptor is only for this machine. Do not use it for other electronic product or it may damage other products.  
2. This adaptor is DC19V 2A. User can find the adaptor for replacement at a computer shop if the adaptor is broken.  
6. FAN (OPTIONAL)  
For ventilation.  
Note: If the ambient temperature is high or ambient ventilation is bad, we suggest to install a fan on the rear panel.  
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Basic Operation  
GETTING STARTED  
Before using the DVR, please have a HDD installed ready, or it will function as 4 CH multiplexer (refer to Appendix #1 for  
installation or removal of a HDD).  
1.  
Connect the AC power cord and plug into an electrical outlet. The POWER LED will turn into orange color, and other  
red LED indicators will turn ON. It takes approximately 5 to 15 seconds to boot the system with the message :HDD  
Detecting . Once successfully connected, the POWER LED will change to green color, and the Alarm LED will be ON.  
2.  
Before operating the DVR, set the system time first. (refer to page.10).  
NOTE : 1. If the HDD is not installed correctly or not installed, the HDD not foundmessage will  
appear for 3 seconds and then return to 4 CH Multiplexer display mode.  
2. To switch the system, pull out the AC power cord, before you reconnect the power,  
press FFto NTSC system or REWto PAL system and then reconnect the AC power  
cord, the DVR will auto-detect the system.  
OPERATION  
RECORDING  
The DVR offers 3 recording modes. Refer P.22 for advanced setting of recording speed and  
resolution. Under the recording status, if power is off accidentally, recorded video will still be stored in the HDD. DVR will  
return to original recording setting after power restores again.  
While you press RECbutton, on the screen, you will find the date, time, recording type, the  
available HDD space in GB and the letter “  
represents the recording mode.  
(OW : HDD Overwrite)  
NOTE : 1. When the HDD is full under O/W Recording mode, previous recorded files will be overwritten  
without further warning notices.  
2. If the HDD space is only 5 GB left, it will display 5 GBon the up-right screen in  
orange color, and it will buzz for seconds; so as in 4GB, 3GB, 2GB and 1GB. If the O/W  
Recording mode (NOTE 1) is on, it wont have the warning buzzer.  
(OW : HDD Overwrite)  
2002 JAN 01 01:02:03  
There are 3 recording modes: Alarm, Timer and Manual Recording.  
OW  
1. ALARM RECORDING  
DVR is triggered by an alarm input.  
symbol will be shown on the triggered channel. (refer to page13)  
2. TIMER RECORDING  
Recording is scheduled by a Timer. It will indicate by the symbol . (refer to page11)  
3. MANUAL RECORDING  
Recording is initiated manually by pressing the REC button. Symbol  
will be shown.  
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PLAY BACK  
Press PLAY button, the DVR will show the last recording.  
1. FAST FORWARD (F.F.) & FAST REWIND (F.R.)  
You can increase the speed of Fast Forward and Rewind on the DVR.  
In the Play mode, press once to get 2X speed forward and press twice to get 4X speed,and the maximum  
speed can reach 32X.  
Press once to get 1X speed rewind and press twice to get 2X speed, and the maximum speed can reach  
32X.  
2. SLOW FORWARD (S.F.) & SLOW REWIND (S.R.)  
You can also slow down the speed of Forward and Rewind on the DVR.  
In the Play mode, press the SLOW button and you will enter Slow mode.  
Press SLOW once to get 1/2X speed forward and press to get 1/4X speed,and the slowest speed can  
reach 1/32X.  
Press once to get 1/2X speed rewind and press twice to get 1/4X speed, and the slowest speed can reach  
1/32X.  
3. PAUSE  
You can pause the playback and the image will be displayed on the screen.  
4. STOP  
Press STOP button under any circumstance, DVR will return to live monitoring mode.  
5. IMAGE JOG DIAL  
It will allow you to manually view video frame-by-frame, one image at a time.  
While in PLAY mode, press PAUSE , it will pause the screen.  
Press button advances the frozen screen one image forward.  
Press button moves back one image.  
Note: During the LIVE or PLAY mode, press both ENTERand SEARCHbuttons to switch the NORMALor  
SHARPNESSdisplay.  
CAMERA SELECT (1-4)  
Press Camera Select (1-4) to select the camera to display in full screen.  
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Detailed Menu Setup  
MAIN MENU  
There are 11 options available in the Main Menu:  
(MENU)  
TIMER  
TIMER ---------- Program Timer Recording  
CAMERA ------- Camera Setup  
RECORD ------- Recording Mode Setup  
ALARM --------- Alarm Setup  
DWELL --------- Dwell time Setup  
PIP --------------- Picture in Picture Setup  
DISPLAY ------- Display Mode Setup  
REMOTE ------- Remote Control Setup  
USER ----------- User Password Setup  
SYSTEM ------- System Setup  
CAMERA  
RECORD  
ALARM  
DWELL  
PIP  
DISPLAY  
REMOTE  
USER  
SYSTEM  
EVENT  
EVENT --------- Event List  
Outlined below are the buttons used for Menu setting :  
and : Scroll up and down within a menu option  
and : Scroll sideways within a menu option that has been selected  
+ and - : Increase and decrease the number or change values when an option is selected and is blinking  
ENTER : Select a submenu / an option under a submenu for browsing / modification  
MENU : Complete modification of a menu option; exit a menu  
MENU OPTIONS  
SYSTEM  
(MENU)  
TIMER  
CAMERA  
RECORD  
ALARM  
DWELL  
PIP  
1. BUZZER  
Set the BUZZ ON, it will buzz by event occurrence.  
2. EXT ALARM  
To set the EXT ALARM. It will be trigged by event occurrence when the setting is ON.  
DISPLAY  
REMOTE  
USER  
SYSTEM  
EVENT  
3. VLOSS ALARM  
To set the VLOSS ALARM. When the setting is ON, the alarm will start by the setting  
of Buzzer, EXT alarm or Alarm Duration.  
4. KEY MUTE  
To set the KEY MUTE. When the setting is YES, there will be no sound when you press any key.  
5. HDD OVERWRITE  
To set the HDD OVERWRITE. When the HDD is full under O/W recording mode, previously recorded  
files will be overwritten without further warning notices when the HDD OVERWRITE is ON.  
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6. MESSAGE LATCH  
To select whether the DVR messages will disappear after 10  
seconds or remain on screen. NO is the default setting which the  
messages will disappear after 10 sec.  
(SYSTEM)  
BUZZER  
ON  
ON  
ON  
NOTE : Video loss, and Alarm messages will be shown  
the same as Alarm Duration time.  
EXT ALARM  
VLOSS ALARM  
KEY MUTE  
HDD OVERWRITE  
MESSAGE LATCH  
DATE DISPLAY  
YES  
YES  
YES  
D/M/Y  
7. DATE DISPLAY  
To set the date Y/M/D, M/D/Y, D/M/Y and OFF on monitor ornot.  
8. DATE  
DATE  
26-DEC-2003 [FRI]  
TIME  
CLEAR HDD  
SYSTEM RESET  
22:55:34  
YES  
To set the date on the DVR.  
9. TIME  
YES  
To set the time on the DVR.  
10. CLEAR HDD  
Delete all the contents of the HDD. When you choose YESon this option, press ENTERand you  
will be prompted with the question shown: Press to clear HDD or press to cancel.  
11. SYSTEM RESET  
Reset all system to the factory default settings. Select YESand press ENTERbutton.  
TIMER  
1. DAY  
Select the day, or days of the week (MonFri / Sat-Sun / Daily) that you wish to schedule  
the DVR to automatically record.  
(MENU)  
TIMER  
NOTE :  
1. Change the date by +and -buttons.  
CAMERA  
RECORD  
ALARM  
DWELL  
PIP  
DISPLAY  
REMOTE  
USER  
2. If you have selected the date and Timer recording set from that specific day  
to a new day, then the Timer Recording Schedule will be set as whole week.  
For specific date of Timer Recording Schedule, it is not recommended to set  
Ending Time over 23:59. For example: If you set Timer Schedule Day as Sunday,  
and START from 11:30, but End on 00:20, then Recording Timer Schedule is  
set as from every Sunday's 11:30 to next Sundays 00:20. If you only want to set  
Recording Timer Schedule from every Sunday 11:30 to Monday 00:20, then you  
should set Recording Timer Schedule as Sunday from 11:30 to 23:59, and Monday  
from 00:00 to 00:20.  
SYSTEM  
EVENT  
3. It is not suggested that users press STOPbutton or restart the system during setting  
time. In doing so, the recording will stop, and users can resume recording by pressing  
ENTER+ MENU.  
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(TIMER)  
2. START  
DAY START END IPS QLT MODE  
DAILY 01:00 22:00 30 BEST Q-FR  
OFF 00:00 00:00 30 BEST Q-FI  
OFF 00:00 00:00 30 BEST Q-FI  
OFF 00:00 00:00 30 BEST Q-FR  
OFF 00:00 00:00 30 BEST Q-FR  
OFF 00:00 00:00 30 BEST Q-FR  
OFF 00:00 00:00 30 BEST MUX  
OFF 00:00 00:00 30 BEST Q-FI  
TIMER ENABLE : YES  
Set the time to start the recording.  
3. END  
Set the time to end the recording.  
4. IPS (IMAGES PER SECOND)  
NTSC30158421  
PAL25126321  
5. QUALITY  
Select the quality of recording image: BEST, HIGH, NORM and BASE.  
6. MODE  
There are three recording mode settings :  
QUAD-FRAME, QUAD-FIELD, MULTIPLEX.  
NOTE: To ensure the best recording quality, we dont suggest  
the users switch a different recording mode during  
the period of recording.  
7. TIMER ENABLE  
When TIMER ENABLE is YES, press menubutton, you  
can see the timer diagram according to your setting.  
CAMERA  
1. TITLE  
Assign a title to each camera. Initially each title is the cameras number.  
(Max: 8 characters)  
(MENU)  
TIMER  
CAMERA  
RECORD  
ALARM  
DWELL  
PIP  
DISPLAY  
REMOTE  
USER  
2. ALARM  
Select LOW / OFF / HIGH for alarm polarity. The default value is LOW.  
(CAMERA)  
HUE  
CT  
CL  
BR  
ALARM  
LOW  
REC  
TITLE  
ON  
15  
15  
15  
15  
15  
15  
15  
15  
18  
18  
CAMERA01  
CAMERA02  
18  
18  
18  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
SYSTEM  
EVENT  
CAMERA03  
CAMERA04  
18  
18  
HIGH  
HIGH  
18  
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3. REC (RECORD)  
Set up which channel you want to record.  
ON : when alarm input is triggered, DVR will record alarming channel more frequently.  
For example : when CH01 is triggered, the record method will become 1-2-1-3-1-4.  
OFF : DVR will not record.  
4. BR (BRIGHTNESS)  
Adjust the brightness of each channel. The level is from 0 to 63.  
5. CT (CONTRAST)  
Adjust the contrast of each channel. The level is from 0 to 63.  
6. CL (COLOR)  
Adjust the color of each channel. The level is from 0 to 63.  
7. HUE (HUE)  
Adjust the hue of each channel. The level is from 0 to 63.  
(MENU)  
TIMER  
RECORD  
CAMERA  
RECORD  
ALARM  
DWELL  
PIP  
DISPLAY  
REMOTE  
USER  
1. RECORD IPS  
Select the recording speed. The options are  
as following :  
NTSC30158421  
PAL25126321  
2. QUALITY  
SYSTEM  
EVENT  
There are four quality settings : BEST, HIGH, NORMAL, BASIC.  
NOTE : The relationship of Record time, IPS and Record quality,  
please refer to page.22 Recording Speed.  
3. RECORD MODE  
(RECORD)  
RECORD IPS  
QUALITY  
There are three recording settings : QUAD-FRAME, QUAD-FIELD,  
MULTIPLEX.  
30  
NORMAL  
RECORD MODE QUAD-FRAME  
ALARM  
1. ALARM ENABLE  
Alarm will be triggered by event occurrence when the setting is  
YES.  
(MENU)  
TIMER  
CAMERA  
RECORD  
ALARM  
DWELL  
PIP  
DISPLAY  
REMOTE  
USER  
2. ALARM DURATION  
Set the reaction time of the alarm mode responds to a buzzer.  
Default setting is 10 Sec. Options are 10 Sec, 15 Sec, 20 Sec,  
30 Sec, 1 MIN, 2 MIN, 3 MIN, 5 MIN, 10 MIN, 15 MIN, 30 MIN,  
ALWAYS, AUTO.  
NOTE : 1. Video loss, and Alarm messages will be shown the same as Alarm Duration time.  
2. When the setting is AUTO, the alarm duration time is according to the setting of the  
external alarm device.  
SYSTEM  
EVENT  
3. During ALARM DURATIONS setting time, users can restart ALARM function by  
pressing both ENTER+ STOPbuttons.  
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3. REC IPS  
Select the images per second of recording during an ALARM. The options are as following:  
NTSC30158421  
PAL25126321  
(ALARM)  
ALARM ENABLE  
YES  
15 MIN  
4. QUALITY  
ALARM DURATION  
RECORD IPS  
QUALITY  
There are four recording quality settings during an ALARM :  
BASIC, BEST, HIGH, NORMAL.  
30  
NORMAL  
QUAD-FRAME  
5. RECORD MODE  
RECORD MODE  
There are three recording settings : QUAD-FRAME, QUAD-FIELD,  
MULTIPLEX.  
(MENU)  
TIMER  
DWELL  
CAMERA  
RECORD  
ALARM  
DWELL  
PIP  
DISPLAY  
REMOTE  
USER  
1. NORM  
To set up the DWELL time period that each channel auto sequentially shows on call  
monitor. The level is from 1 to 15 Sec or OFF.  
2. ALARM  
To set up the DWELL time period when alarm input is triggered. The level is from 1 to  
15 Sec or OFF.  
SYSTEM  
EVENT  
(DWELL)  
NORM ALARM  
CAM1  
CAM2  
CAM3  
CAM4  
01  
01  
01  
01  
01  
01  
01  
01  
PIP  
1. FULL SCREEN  
(MENU)  
TIMER  
To set up the full screen background picture display.  
CAMERA  
RECORD  
ALARM  
DWELL  
PIP  
2. PIP SCREEN  
To set up the picture with a 1/9 size screen insert.  
3. POSITION  
There are six position settings : D/L, D/M, D/R, U/L, U/M, U/R.  
DISPLAY  
REMOTE  
USER  
(PIP)  
SYSTEM  
EVENT  
FULL SCREEN  
PIP SCREEN  
POSITION  
CAM 1  
CAM 2  
D/R  
DISPLAY  
1. TITLE DISPLAY  
To set the title shown on monitor or not.  
2. OSD COLOR  
Select the OSD (On Screen Display) color. The options are  
YELLOW, GREEN, CYAN, BLUE, PINK, GRAY, WHITE, RED.  
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3. LOSS SCREEN  
(MENU)  
TIMER  
Retain the last picture or select the LOSS SCREEN color.  
The options are GREEN, BLACK, BLUE and RETAIN.  
CAMERA  
RECORD  
ALARM  
DWELL  
PIP  
DISPLAY  
REMOTE  
USER  
4. TIME POSITION  
To set the OSD POSITION shown on monitor.  
The options are NORMAL or CENTER.  
(DISPLAY)  
TITLE DISPLAY  
OSD COLOR  
LOSS SCREEN  
TIME POSITION  
SYSTEM  
EVENT  
YES  
YELLOW  
GREEN  
NORMAL  
REMOTE  
(MENU)  
TIMER  
CAMERA  
RECORD  
ALARM  
DWELL  
PIP  
DISPLAY  
REMOTE  
USER  
1. REMOTE MODE  
Set the remote mode for connection with computer via RS-232 or RS-485.  
(Please refer to page. 20& 21 for RS-232& RS-485 Remote Control).  
2. BAUD RATE  
Set the remote protocol transmitting baud rate. Available options are 115200,  
57600, 19200, 9600, 4800, 3600, 2400, 1200.  
3. ID  
SYSTEM  
EVENT  
To control different DVR by setting  
remote protocol. ID number can be set  
from 000 to 255.  
(REMOTE)  
REMOTE MODE  
BAUD RATE  
ID  
RS-485  
9600  
255  
USER  
1. USER  
To set up the user account for controlling. It  
allows 8 users setting.  
Supervisor Control all the functions.  
Other Users View all functions except the  
(MENU)  
TIMER  
menu setting.  
CAMERA  
RECORD  
ALARM  
DWELL  
(USER)  
2. PASSWORD  
To set the security password for each account.  
PASSWORD  
The maximum length of users password is 4  
characters.  
SUPERVISOR  
USER 1  
0000  
0000  
0000  
0000  
0000  
0000  
0000  
0000  
PIP  
DISPLAY  
REMOTE  
USER  
SYSTEM  
EVENT  
NOTE: To switch to different USER, press  
ENTER+ MENUbuttons to KEY  
LOCKand then enter the different users  
password to UNLOCK.  
USER 2  
USER 3  
USER 4  
USER 5  
USER 6  
USER 7  
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(MENU)  
TIMER  
EVENT  
CAMERA  
RECORD  
ALARM  
DWELL  
PIP  
DISPLAY  
REMOTE  
USER  
A single page can display 16 recorded events. Press or to change the  
pages or press + to CLEAR the EVENT record.  
DISK FULL: HDD is full  
PWR REST : Power restored  
M-HD REMS: HDD removal  
M-HD REPL: HDD replace  
M-HD ERR : HDD error  
SYSTEM  
EVENT  
M-HD WARM: HDD warning  
C1 VLOSS  
C2 ALARM  
K UNLOCKS 26-DEC-2002 03:00:00  
M-HD ERR 26-DEC-2002 03:00:00  
M-HD WARM 26-DEC-2002 03:00:00  
PWR REST 26-DEC-2002 03:00:00  
DMA ERROR 26-DEC-2002 03:00:00  
M-HD REPL 26-DEC-2002 03:00:00  
+: CLEAR  
26-DEC-2002 03:00:00  
26-DEC-2002 03:00:00  
K UNLOCKS: Key is unlock  
DMA ERROR: DMA error(Direct Memory Access)  
C1 VLOSS : Video loss on Ch1  
C2 ALARM : Channel 2 has been triggered by external I/O alarm  
SYSTEM ERROR: System fail  
POWER RESTORE : Power restored  
Advanced Operation  
OPERATION OPTIONS  
VIDEO LOSS  
Screen will display VLOSSin the center of display picture, if the video input is not connected properly.  
SEARCH  
1. LAST RECORD  
LAST RECORD  
FULL LIST  
ALARM LIST  
TIME SEARCH  
Play the last recorded piece of video.  
2. FULL LIST  
List all recorded video on the HDD which sorted by time.  
: Manual Recording  
: Alarm Recording  
: Timer Recording  
M : Storage in Master HDD  
2003-JAN-01 01:02:03 M  
2003-JAN-05 05:02:03 M  
2003-MAR-12 04:02:03 M  
2003-APR-02 03:02:04 M  
2003-MAY-01 05:02:03 M  
2003-AUG-09 01:02:01 M  
: PAGE UP : PAGE DOWN  
S
: Storage in Slave HDD  
NOTE: It will display different color on each record list  
mention above.  
3. ALARM LIST  
List all recorded video triggered by Alarm.  
NOTE : If there are no Alarm in the record, the screen will  
display EMPTY.  
4. TIME SEARCH  
Enter the specific time/date.  
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KEY LOCK  
For advanced security, you can Lockthe buttons on your DVR. Key-Lock prevents other people from using the system.  
Press ENTER and MENU at the same time to enable Key Lock.  
Press ENTER and MENU at the same time and key in password (Default : 0000), then press ENTERto disable Key Lock.  
NOTE: To switch to different USER, press ENTER+ MENUbuttons to KEY LOCKand then enter the different users  
password to UNLOCK.  
RS-232 REMOTE PROTOCOL  
You can use the PC keyboard to simulate DVR keypad.  
DATA: REMOTE PROTOCOL using 8 bit data1 start bit1stop bit  
FUNCTION CODE ASCII FUNCTION CODE ASCII  
KEY_MENU  
KEY_SEARCH  
KEY_ENTER  
KEY_QUAD  
KEY_POP  
0x4D  
0x73  
M
s
KEY_PLAY  
KEY_DOWN  
KEY_RIGHT  
0x50  
0x4E  
0x52  
P
N
R
K
1
0x0D ENTER  
0x51  
0x5A  
0x70  
0x53  
0x72  
0x4C  
0x55  
Q
Z
p
KEY_KEY_LOCK 0x4B  
KEY_CH1  
KEY_CH2  
0x31  
0x32  
0x33  
0x34  
0X54  
KEY_PIP  
2
KEY_SLOW  
KEY_REC  
S
r
KEY_CH3  
3
KEY_CH4  
TIMER REC PROCEED  
4
KEY_LEFT  
KEY_UP  
L
U
T
TROUBLESHOOTING  
When malfunction occurs, it may not be serious and can be corrected easily. The following table describes the most  
common problems with their solutions. Please read thoroughly before calling your DVR dealer.  
PROBLEM  
SOLUTION  
No power  
Check power cord connections.  
l
l
Confirm that there is power at the outlet.  
Not working when press any  
button  
Check if it is under Key Lock mode.  
l
l
Press "  
& "  
to exist Key Lock mode.  
ENTER"  
MENU"  
No recorded video  
Check if the HDD is installed properly.  
Check if the Time Enable is set to YES  
l
l
Timer Record enable does not  
working  
No live video  
Check camera video cable and connections.  
Check monitor video cable and connections.  
Confirm that the camera has power.  
Check camera lens setting.  
l
l
l
l
To switch the system, press FFto NTSC system and  
REWto PAL system. (Refer to Page 8 "Getting Started").  
NTSC & PAL System switch  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
NTSC/EIA or PAL/CCIR  
IDE type, UDMA 66, supported 250 GB HDD  
Manual / Alarm / Timer  
Video format  
Hard disk storage  
Record mode  
Camera Input Signal  
Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75 BNC, 4 channels  
Ω
Main Monitor Output  
Call Monitor Output  
Video Loss Detection  
Refresh Rate  
Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75 BNC  
Ω
Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75 BNC  
Ω
Yes  
Up to 240 fields/sec. for NTSC / 200 fields/sec. for PAL  
Multiplex: Up to 30 fields/sec. for NTSC / 25 fields/sec. for PAL  
Quad-field: Up to 120 fields/sec. for NTSC / 100 fields/sec. for PAL *  
Quad-frame: Up to 240 fields/sec. for NTSC / 200 fields/sec. for PAL**  
Recording Rate  
Dwell Time  
Programmable (1~15 Sec)  
Picture in Picture  
Key Lock  
Yes (Movable)  
Yes  
8 letters  
Camera Title  
Video Adjustable  
Alarm Input  
Hue/ Color/ Contrast/ Brightness Adjustable  
TTL input, Hi (5V), Low (GND)  
COM./N.O/N.C  
Alarm Output  
Remote Control  
Time Display Format  
Power Source  
RS-232 or RS-485  
YY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YY, MM/DD/YY, OFF  
DC 19V  
Power Consumption  
Operation Temperature  
RS-232C / RS-485 (bps)  
Dimension (mm)  
Net Weight  
<32W  
10 ~ 40  
115200 57600 19200 9600 4800 3600 2400 1200  
343(W) x 223(L) x 59(H)  
1.5 kgs  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
*NTSC: 4CH x 30IPS = 120 fields/sec, PAL: 4CH x 25IPS = 100 fields/sec  
**NTSC: 4CH x 60IPS = 240 fields/sec,PAL: 4CH x 50IPS= 200 fields/sec  
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APPENDIX #1 INSTALL THE HDD  
Follow these steps carefully in order to ensure correct installation.  
HDD Bracket  
HDD Power Cable  
HDD Power Cable  
Fig.1  
Fig.2  
Fig.3  
Step 1 Remove the lid and unscrew the screws from HDD bracket module .  
Step 2 Insert the HDD into the HDD bracket and screw the four screws.  
The bottom side is power side as chart shows (refer to the Fig 1).  
Step 3 Connect the HDD power cable to the HDD (refer to the Fig. 2).  
Step 4 Attach the HDD connector to the 40-pin pinhead, and screw the HDD and  
the DVR machine together (refer to the Fig. 3).  
Step 5 Pull the sides of the lid apart slightly and push the lid down.  
Note: Do not try to retrieve the HDD data by PC. The video file cannot be read by PC,  
operation on PC would damage the FAT table of the hard disk.  
APPENDIX #2 REPLACE THE HDD  
Follow these steps carefully in order to ensure correct installation.  
Step 1 Remove the lid.  
Step 2 Unscrew the screws and take out the HDD from DVR machine carefully  
(refer to the Fig 3).  
Step 3 Remove the HDD power cable from the HDD (refer to the Fig. 2).  
Step 4 Unscrew the four screws connected the hard drive to the bracket and remove the  
HDD bracket module. Repeat those steps according to the Install the HDDsection for  
resetting another HDD (refer to the Fig 1).  
Step 5 Pull the sides of the lid apart slightly and push the lid down.  
Note: When HDD works for a period of time, the surface temperature will be high, please notice it.  
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APPENDIX #3 PIN CONFIGURATIONS  
15 pin com port  
DVR  
9 pin com port  
DVR  
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PIN 1. RS232-TX : RS-232  
DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard, using RS-  
232 serial communications signals.  
PIN 2. RS232-RX : RS-232  
DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard, using RS-  
232 serial communications signals.  
PIN 3, 4, 5, 6 ALARM INPUT  
To connect wire from ALARM INPUT (PIN 3, 4, 5, 6) to GND ( PIN 9 ) connector, DVR will start recording and  
buzzer will be on. When alarm has been triggered, signal becomes Low, and it will stop all alarm activities.  
Under normal operation, signal remains High.  
PIN 7. EXTERNAL ALARM NC  
Under normal operation COM connect with NC and disconnect with NO. But when alarm triggered, COM  
disconnect with NC, and connect with NO.  
PIN 8. EXTERNAL ALARM NO  
Under normal operation, COM will disconnect from NO. But when Alarm triggered, COM will connect with NO.  
PIN 9. GND  
GROUND  
PIN 10. RS485-B  
DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard, using  
RS485 serial communications signals.  
PIN 11. RS485-A  
DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard, using  
RS485 serial communications signals.  
PIN 12. DISK FULL (OUTPUT)  
When HDD is full, it sends a signal to trigger next DVR record mode, if you install another DVR. Under normal  
operation, the signal remains High. But when disk full, DVR will send the Lowsignal.  
PIN 14. ALARM RESET (INPUT)  
To connect wire from ALARM RESET ( PIN 14 ) to GND ( PIN 9 ) connector, it can disable ALARM. An external  
signal to ALARM RESET ( PIN 14 ) can be used to reset both ALARMOUTPUT signal and DVRs internal buzzer.  
When alarm has been triggered, signal becomes Low, and it will stop all alarm activities. Under normal operation,  
signal remains High.  
PIN 15. EXTERNAL ALARM COM  
Under normal operation COM connect with NC and disconnect with NO. But when alarm triggered, COM  
disconnect with NC, and connect with NO.  
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APPENDIX #4 RECORDING SPEED  
The Record Time is different based on Recording Speed, Recording Quality and Recording Mode. Please  
refer to following table. The HDD capability is 250GB.  
NTSC SYSTEM  
IPS  
30  
15  
8
4
2
1
Best  
High  
50hr  
62hr  
100hr  
100hr  
125hr  
200hr  
187hr  
235hr  
375hr  
375hr  
468hr  
750hr  
750hr  
937hr  
1500hr  
1500hr  
1875hr  
2998hr  
MULTIP  
LEX  
Normal  
Basic  
Best  
167hr  
48hr  
59hr  
95hr  
158hr  
24hr  
30hr  
48hr  
79hr  
333hr  
95hr  
625hr  
178hr  
223hr  
356hr  
594hr  
89hr  
1250hr  
356hr  
445hr  
712hr  
1187hr  
178hr  
223hr  
356hr  
594hr  
2498hr  
712hr  
890hr  
1425hr  
2373hr  
356hr  
445hr  
713hr  
1187hr  
4996hr  
1425hr  
1781hr  
2848hr  
4746hr  
713hr  
High  
118hr  
190hr  
316hr  
48hr  
QUAD-  
FIELD  
Normal  
Basic  
Best  
High  
59hr  
112hr  
178hr  
297hr  
250 GB  
890hr  
QUAD-  
FRAME  
Normal  
Basic  
95hr  
1424hr  
2373hr  
158hr  
HDD Type  
PAL SYSTEM  
IPS  
25  
12  
6
3
2
1
Best  
High  
50hr  
62hr  
102hr  
168hr  
48hr  
58hr  
104hr  
131hr  
210hr  
350hr  
98hr  
210hr  
265hr  
422hr  
704hr  
200hr  
251hr  
423hr  
527hr  
844hr  
1406hr  
400hr  
500hr  
633hr  
792hr  
1266hr  
2110hr  
600hr  
752hr  
1266hr  
1583hr  
2542hr  
4218hr  
1202hr  
1503hr  
MULTIP  
LEX  
Normal  
Basic  
Best  
High  
124hr  
QUAD-  
FIELD  
Normal  
Basic  
Best  
98hr  
160hr  
24hr  
200hr  
332hr  
50hr  
400hr  
668hr  
100hr  
800hr  
1335hr  
200hr  
1202hr  
2004hr  
300hr  
2414hr  
4005hr  
600hr  
High  
30hr  
49hr  
62hr  
125hr  
200hr  
250hr  
400hr  
376hr  
601hr  
751hr  
QUAD-  
FRAME  
Normal  
100hr  
1207hr  
Basic  
80hr  
166hr  
334hr  
667hr  
1002hr  
2003hr  
HDD Type  
250 GB  
Note: Above data is obtained from actual test of recording normal TV program. (For Reference Only)  
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APPENDIX #5 NETWORK APPLICATION  
Video Web Server Features  
Compatible with most of CCTV Products; empower any video output device watching and  
controlling on the Internet or LAN  
Auto Network Reconnection (ANR)  
Upgrade firmware & AP from FTP site via Video Web Server  
Watch dog function supported  
Support Dynamic IP address  
4 alarm inputs supported  
Duplex function, record and playback simultaneously at client site  
Auto e-mail warning system which will remind you if external alarm  
happened  
Intelligent non-stoppable recording function after ANR  
Video Web Server  
Multi AP screens supported  
Unique video player  
DVR Control  
1 ) Connect the Sub-D plug of Video Web  
Server with our own brand DVR products.  
1/4 CH DVR  
2 ) Set the Remotefunction in the DVR  
products.  
NOTE : Remote mode : RS-485,  
Baud rate : 2400, ID : same  
as I/O port settingin the Video  
Web Server.  
3 ) Set the I/O Port Settingin the system  
config of Video Web Server.  
Port1 : DMR-4, Device ID : 20.  
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