I N S TA L L AT I O N / O P E R AT I O N ® DX9000 Series Digital Video Recorder DX9000F-C Series & DX9000H-C Series C685M-D (2/03)
CONTENTS Section Page IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................................. 3 DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 MODELS ......................................................
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS Prior to installation and use of this product, the following WARNINGS should be observed. 1. Installation and servicing should be done only by qualified service personnel and conform to all local codes. 2. Unless the unit is specifically marked as a NEMA Type 3, 3R, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, or 6P enclosure, it is designed for indoor use only and it must not be installed where exposed to rain and moisture. 3.
DESCRIPTION The DX9000 Series Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is an ultrahigh-end recorder that can record images simultaneously from as many as 40 cameras at 15 ips or from as many as 24 cameras at 30 ips. The DVR allows simultaneous viewing of live or recorded video, in any combination, from as many as four cameras. The user can even watch three recorded streams and a live stream from the same camera while other users on the network are accessing the same camera.
INSTALLATION Make sure all of the supplied items are present. 1 2 1 1 1 2 4 12 4 2 1 Recorder Power cords (1 USA standard and 1 European standard) Patch panel 1-5 BNC mounting plates 1-5 37-pin connectors with 24-inch (61 cm) sets of coaxial cable and BNC connectors 2-10 Screws, 6-32 x .375-inch, black, pan head 4 Screws, 10-32 x .750-inch, black, pan head Keyboard Mouse Brackets 6 Screws, 8-32 x .250-inch, pan head Adjustable support rails 6 Screws, 8-32 x .
MOUNTING CAUTION: The recorder should be installed in an air conditioned room where the temperature is maintained between 65° and 70°F (18° and 21°C) with relative humidity not to exceed 80 percent, non-condensing. The recorder should be connected to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) capable of supplying 2A for 120 VAC power systems or 1A for 230 VAC power systems. Each recorder has been pre-configured to work with specific storage units.
CONNECTIONS Make the following connections on the rear of the recorder. Refer to Figure 3. NOTE: A mouse, keyboard, and monitor are required to configure the recorder to operate over a LAN/WAN network. After configuration, they can be left for network administration and troubleshooting or they can be removed. Do not connect the recorder to the network until instructed to do so in the Network Connection section. 1. Connect the mouse to the top six-pin, mini-DIN connector. 2.
ETHERNET SWITCH TO VIEWSTATION COM 1* RECORDER STORAGE UNIT #0** COM 2* STORAGE UNIT #2** STORAGE UNIT #3** 37 PIN CONNECTOR PATCH PANEL STORAGE UNIT #1** * COM 1 AND COM 2 ARE RESERVED FOR PELCO’S USE. ** STORAGE UNITS ARE NUMBERED AND MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE PROPER CONNECTOR. Figure 3.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Necessary Information To configure the recorder, you will need to provide the following information. Most of the information can be obtained from your network administrator. • User name and company name They do not have to be unique. Typically both are set to the company name, for example, Pelco. • Microsoft® Windows® product license key code Refer to the Windows documentation for the code. • Unique recorder name Examples are Pelco1, Pelco2, Pelco3, etc.
Recorder Configuration Figure 4. Server Configuration 1. Windows should boot up all the way to the desktop without user intervention. Close all recording applications on the desktop. On the task bar click Start > Programs > DX9000 Server > Server Configuration Utility. 2. Ensure that the number of channels and recording frame rate (Half or Full) for this recorder is consistent with the number and frame rate listed on the first line.
8. Define the Pre-Alarm Interval for the cameras associated with this recorder. These values are listed in seconds. The default is 60 seconds. This feature is relevant only if you do not intend to record continuously (24 hours a day) and wish to record events only during part or all of the day. 9. Checkmark the Auto Record box if you wish to change this setting. Auto record means that the system will begin to record automatically when rebooted. 10.
1. Double-click the Client Configuration Utility icon if it's on the viewstation desktop or click the Start button and go to Programs > Viewstation > Client Configuration Utility. 2. 3. Enter user name and password. The default is admin/admin. Click Login. 4. 5. In the Custom naming window, highlight the prior name that may be present and click Remove. Enter a new recorder name in the Custom naming field and click Add. 6. 7. 8. 9.
NETWORK CONNECTION The following is required: • • Dedicated LAN of four or more ViewStations requires a minimum network of 100BaseT (100 Mbit/sec) Integration within an existing LAN/WAN requires a network of 100BaseT (100 Mbit/sec) 1. 2. Refer to Figure 3. On the back of the recorder, connect a shielded network cable to the Ethernet connector. Connect the other side of the shielded network cable to one of the ports on the Ethernet hub.
SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL/VIDEO Input Voltage: Power Consumption: Signal System: Operating System: Recording Resolution NTSC: PAL: Compression: Compressed Image Size: Video Inputs: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, auto-ranging 195W maximum NTSC/PAL Windows 2000 and SP1 Service Pack Video Outputs: Remote Control: 352 x 240 pixels 384 x 288 pixels MPEG 352 x 240: average 1.
REGULATORY NOTICES This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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 instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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