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Digital Video Recorder WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert 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
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User’s Manual AVERTISSEMENT DANGER D’ÉLECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR AVERTISSEMENT: POUR ÉLIMINER TOUT RISQUE D’ÉLECTRO- CUTION, NE PAS OUVRIR LE COUVERCLE (OU LA PARTIE ARRIÈRE). AUCUNE PIECE RÉPARABLE PAR L’UTILISATEUR NE SE TROUVE À L’INTÉRIEUR. POUR TOUTE INTERVENTION D’ENTRETIEN OU DE RÉPARATION SE CONFIER AUX TECHNICIENS QUALIFIÉS. La fl èche symbolisant l’éclair dans un triangle équilateral a pour objet de tirer l’attention de l’utilisateur sur le fait, qu’ il y a d
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Digital Video Recorder Important safeguards PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR RECORDER AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE RECORDER. 1. Read Instructions 12. Power-Cord Protection All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be appliance is operated. walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particul
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User’s Manual NOTE 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instru
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Digital Video Recorder Caution and care HEAVY OBJECTS SHOULD NEVER BE PLACED ON THE UNIT (E.G., MONITOR) NEVER REMOVE THE TOP COVER AND TOUCH OR INSERT ANY OBJECT INSIDE THE UNIT Touching the inside of the cabinet or inserting foreign objects of any kind through the disc loading slot or ventilation holes not only creates a safety hazard but can also cause extensive damage. PROTECT THE POWER CORD Damage to the power cord may cause fire or electrical shock. If the power cord is
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User’s Manual CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT There may be cases when the unit’s built-in motion detection function does not operate properly due to external condition, video input signal, or other factors. The user will not be indemnified for problems (e.g., recording failure or playback failure) that occur with either the unit or a connected device during operation. It is recommended to back up the important recordings regularly as a precaution against possible breakdowns and accidents.
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Digital Video Recorder Table of Contents Chapter 1 ─ Introduction .............................................................................................. 1 Features ................................................................................................................... 1 Technical Overview .................................................................................................. 1 Chapter 2 ─ Installation ......................................................
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User’s Manual Network Setup .................................................................................................... 30 Camera Setup .................................................................................................... 35 Device Setup ...................................................................................................... 37 Display Setup ..................................................................................................... 40 Stat
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Digital Video Recorder Appendix F ─ Map of Screens ................................................................................... 73 Appendix G ─ System Log Notices ............................................................................ 74 Appendix H ─ Error Code Notices .............................................................................. 75 Appendix I ─ Specifications ........................................................................................ 76
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User’s Manual List of Illustrations Figure 1 ─ Typical DVR installation. .......................................................................................... 2 Figure 2 ─ 16-Channel DVR rear panel. .................................................................................... 3 Figure 3 ─ 16-Channel DVR front panel. ................................................................................... 7 Figure 4 ─ Setup screen. ..................................................
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Digital Video Recorder Chapter 1 ─ Introduction FEATURES Your color digital video recorder (DVR) provides recording capabilities for eight or 16 camera inputs. It provides exceptional picture quality in both live and playback modes, and offers the following features: 8 or 16 Composite Video Input Connectors Compatible with Color (NTSC or PAL) and B&W (CCIR and EIA-170) Video Sources Auto Detection for NTSC and PAL Multiple Monitor Connectors: 1 BNC Video Out, 1 Spot, 1
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User’s Manual The DVR can be set up to alert you when the hard disk drive is full, or it can be set to record over the oldest video once the disk is full. Your DVR uses a proprietary encryption scheme making it nearly impossible to alter video. You can view video and control your DVR remotely by connecting via Ethernet. There are two USB ports that can be used to upgrade the system or copy video clips to external hard disk, CD-RW and flash drives. NOTE: This manual covers the 8
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Digital Video Recorder Chapter 2 ─ Installation PACKAGE CONTENTS The package contains the following: Digital Video Recorder Power Cord User’s Manual (This Document) DX-PC For View Software CD and User’s Manual REQUIRED INSTALLATION TOOLS No special tools are required to install the DVR. Refer to the installation manuals for the other items that make up part of your system. Figure 2 ─ 16-Channel DVR rear panel. Video Input Video Loop Through RS232C Port
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User’s Manual Video Loop Through If you would like to connect your video source to another device, you can use the Loop BNC connectors. NOTE: The Loop BNC connectors are auto terminated. Do NOT connect a cable to the Loop BNC unless it is connected to a terminated device because it will cause poor quality video. RS232C Port An RS232 port is provided to connect a remote control keyboard. Factory Reset Switch The DVR has a Factory Reset switch to the left of the Ala
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Digital Video Recorder ARI (Alarm Reset In): An external signal to the Alarm Reset In can be used to reset both the Alarm Out signal and the DVR’s internal buzzer. Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the ARI (Alarm Reset In) and GND (Ground) connectors. The threshold voltage is below 0.3V and should be stable at least 0.5 seconds to be detected. Connect the wires to the ARI (Alarm Reset In) and GND (Ground) connectors. RS485 Port The DVR can be controlled remotely
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User’s Manual Power Cord Connector Connect the AC power cord to the DVR and then to a wall outlet. WARNING: ROUTE POWER CORDS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A TRIPPING HAZARD. MAKE CERTAIN THE POWER CORD WILL NOT BE PINCHED OR ABRADED BY FURNITURE. DO NOT INSTALL POWER CORDS UNDER RUGS OR CARPET. THE POWER CORD HAS A GROUNDING PIN. IF YOUR POWER OUTLET DOES NOT HAVE A GROUNDING PIN RECEPTACLE, DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG. DO NOT OVERLOAD THE CIRCUIT BY PLUGGING TOO MANY DEVICES IN TO O
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Digital Video Recorder Chapter 3 ─ Configuration NOTE: Your DVR should be completely installed before proceeding. Refer to Chapter 2 ─ Installation. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Figure 3 ─ 16-Channel DVR front panel. POWER LED HDD LED ALARM LED NETWORK LED COPY LED Camera Buttons Display/Spot Button Group/Sequence Button PTZ/Zoom Button Clip Copy Button Alarm Button Playback Button Arrow Buttons Play/Pause Button Panic Button Menu/Cameo Button
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User’s Manual NETWORK LED The NETWORK LED is lit when the unit is connected to a network via Ethernet. COPY LED The COPY LED is lit when the DVR is clip-copying. Camera Buttons (1 to 16) Pressing the individual camera buttons will cause the selected camera to display full screen. Buttons 1 to 9 are also used to enter passwords. In the PTZ mode, pressing the button 1 zooms in the screen and the button 2 zooms out the screen, pressing the button 3 focuses near and button
