INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Digital Video Recorder DVR-3024M / DVR-3024MD Before trying to connect or operate this product, please read this manual completely
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All the following safety and operated instructions which will prevent harm or damage to the operator and other persons should be read before the unit is operated. INFORMATION 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.
CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ................................. 3 3.5.2 Mobile Rack HD Backup Operations................................................. 25 3.5.3 SD Card Backup Operations ........ 26 1.1 Product Introduction..................................3 1.2 Product Features ......................................3 3.6 Key Lock Operation ............................... 27 1.3. FRONT / REAR VIEW .............................4 4. MENU SETUP....................................28 1.3.1 Front View ........
1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Product Introduction ‧Audio function included (16 bits, 11 / 22 kHz, μ-law). The four channel Digital Video Recorder ‧Built-in SD memory card slot to save (DVR) of MPEG4 format provides high quality JPEG/AVI image(s) to an SD memory card. storage of up to four video sources. The MPEG4 is a very small size file, so it can save ‧Daylight saving setting. more images over a longer time and can be ‧Controls multiple brand Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras through the network.
INTRODUCTION ( continued ) 1.3. FRONT / REAR VIEW 1.3.1 Front View DVR-3024MD DVR-3024M (FOR CD-ROM MODEL) (FOR REMOVABLE HDD MODEL) 1 23 2 24 3 4 5 PLAY STOP PAUSE REC 6 REV FWD ZOOM Power Display Setup Search Enter Seq.
3 PAUSE button: In a playback display, press this to freeze the display. During the freeze, press it to display one frame/field of a picture at a time in the forward direction. (Illuminate green in PAUSE mode.) 4 PLAY button: Press to play back a recorded video from the hard disk. (Illuminate green in PLAY mode.) 5 STOP button: Press to stop playing back a recorded video. (Illuminate green in STOP mode.) 6 REC button: Push to start recording video into a hard disk while in the live display mode.
the hard-disk drive is storing or retrieving data. The red light signals the hard-disk drive is filling up. The orange light indicates the hard-disk is retrieving at disk-full status. 20 Shuttle Ring: The shuttle can be moved forward and backward for playback in either direction. Turn this left to play a recorded video in the reverse direction at faster or slower speeds than the recorded speed.
1.3.2 Rear View 25 26 27 28 IN hi-z OUT 75 SD Card RS-485 IN RS-232 ETHERNET OUT MONITOR AUDIO 29 30 25 26 ALARM 31 32 33 connectors are used to connect the video ALARM OUT, DISK FULL, RECORD IN, output from a camera ALARM Hi-Z/75 Ω Individual termination: These 4 connecting with external devices.
1.4 ALARM In / Out DISK FULL ALARM OUT ALARM RESET RECORD IN GROUND 5 4 9 3 8 2 7 1 6 ALARM1 IN ALARM4 IN ALARM2 IN ALARM3 IN The above figure is the rear view. 7. for CH 3 1. GND: Ground Contact. 2. ALARM OUT (OUTPUT): This is an 8. external devices such as buzzers or 9. 5V 0V(Active) 3. DISK FULL (OUTPUT): This is a disk full output trigger. Connect this to external devices such as buzzers or lights.
2. INSTALLATION 2. INSTALLATION Please follow the instruction and the diagram below to set up the system. 2.1 Basic Connection A. CONNECTING WITH 1 to 4 CAMERAS Camera Camera Camera Camera IN hi-z OUT 75 SD Card RS-485 IN RS-232 ETHERNET OUT MONITOR AUDIO ALARM I/O DC12V Monitor B. ATTACHING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE TO DVR Connect an alarm out, alarm input, and a peripheral device as shown in the diagram below.
INSTALLATION ( continued ) proceeding with the recording function. The 2.2 Hard-disk Drive Installation jumper-setting arrangement of installed hard-disk drives for the system (Table 3.2 A.) is shown in the tables below. The DVR is equipped with two compartments of hard disk drive (for removable model only). The unit usually comes with one Note: The CD-RW model is equipped with a hard-disk drive installed in the compartment fixed hard- disk and a CD-RW drive.
Table 3.2 B.
2.3 System Information and Channel Selection FIGURE 3.3 A 2.3.1 System information 12.4 HR 1+2 :59G QUALITY : BEST NTSC RATE : 6HR 30 F/S You can display system settings information as shown in FIGURE 3.3 A below at any time by pressing the Display button 8 200 K . In the playback mode, the recorded video information HD 1 2 is displayed. In the live or recording mode, the Manual Recording information is displayed. SIZE 20G 39G REC 10.0% 0.0% PLAY 0.1 % 0.0 % IP : 192.168.1.
5. Restart the unit when the device sounds a tone twice Mode Key Live / Quad Record ( Result Display the message “PLEASE (If you have already followed the procedures 1~5, and the unit is still unable to switch on, please first ( Single channel ) check if the SD card you are using is functioning CH2/ and the file is intact. And then start procedures 1 CH3/ ~ 5 all over again.) CH4 6. Verify the version of the system software. (Please Seq./ refer to the section 4.6 VERSION option.
3. OPERATIONS 3. OPERATIONS 80GB hard-disk drive will be filled in 41 hours (see the gray area in the table). If the total This section shows you how to operate and capacity of 240GB hard-disk drives is in use manage the DVR when it gets in the way. under the same refresh rate and picture quality, it 3.1 Configuring Recording Settings will be filled in 123 hours (3 times the rate of a 80GB hard-disk drive).
3.2 Recording Operations (2) Select the CLOCK / TIMER and press the This section details the way to record video Enter button into hard-disk drives. Before commencing with TIMER page. 15 to enter the CLOCK / the recording function, please configure the (3) Select the TIMER－SET. recording setting properly according to your (4) Press the Enter button needs. 15 to enter the REC SCHEDULE table. 3.2.
(8) Press the REC button 6 for 3 seconds MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM / MOTION TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM during the scheduled recording to stop it any time. If you wish to continue the scheduled 6 recording, press the REC button to proceed.
3.2.4 Externally Triggered Recording By connecting the RECORD IN of ALARM I/O on the rear panel of the DVR, you can activate/deactivate the recording function of a DVR. The file will be kept with a prefixed “R”. NOTE: The status of recording operations when an alarm takes place is shown in the diagrams below.
3.3 Playback Operations This section shows you how to operate the fast, message ( use SEARCH functions or rewind to slow, and single-picture playback functions, replay the file if required ) and details how the unit is to playback a file in 3.3.2 Fast Forward/Backward a different operation status. Please refer to the following paragraphs specifying the relevant 7 speeds available for playback: 1x, details.
forward direction at a speed slower than recorded video. For specific operation the recorded speed. Each subsequent turn details please refer to the next section 3.4 of the shuttle to the right increases the (Search Operations). forward rate, as 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, and 1/16. (3) Normal: 3.3.6 Picture in Picture ( PinP ) Display Mode Release the Shuttle dial and then press the PLAY button to return to the normal speed of playback.
3.4 Search Operations 3.4.2 ALARM LIST Search This section shows you how to access Take the following steps to proceed with the recorded video. alarm-list search function. (1) Press the Search button 3.4.1 FULL LIST Search 10 to enter the search mode.
(3) Set the time period you wish to search for ● You can also set up by using the Shuttle the recorded video. Ring and the Jog Dial to move eye focus. 15 (4) Press the Enter button to start searching is the equal of the “<” button for and displaying the concerned image. (5) If no video is found, please return to the time-setting page and repeat steps (3) and , is the equal of the “>” button 14 , is the equal of the “^” button and is the equal of the “v” button (4) again for another search.
LEVEL 3 : Interval = 1 Min requirement and press the Enter button 15 to display the image. 15:31:00 15:30:00 15:32:00 (5) If you need another, please return to the 15:33:00 SD card JPG file list page and repeat 15:34:00 15:35:00 15:38:00 15:39:00 15:36:00 steps 3 and 4 again for another search. 15:37:00 SEARCH FULL LIST ALARM LIST TIME SEARCH THUMBNAIL SD CARD CD (For CD-RW model only) 2004:10:20 LEVEL : 3 1 MIN LEVEL 4 : Interval = 10 Sec.
requirement and press the Enter button 15 to display the image. (5) If you need another, please press the Enter button 15 to return to the CD MENU page and repeat step (4) again for another search. SEARCH FULL LIST ALARM LIST TIME SEARCH THUMBNAIL SD CARD CD (For CD-RW model only) SEARCH CD DVR0001\ DVR0002\ DVR0003\ DVR0004\ Search EXIT ^ v SELECT < PAGE UP (“CD” STANDS FOR > PAGE DOWN THE CD-ROM MODEL AND “BACKUP” INDICATES THE REMOVABLE HDD MODEL ONLY IN ITEM 6.
3.5 Backup Operations indefinitely. 3.5.1 CD Rewritable unit Backup Operations (FOR CD-ROM MODEL ONLY) vii ) If you now wish to edit your buffer, select item 2 ( "EDIT" ) in the CD JPEG menu. Now in the EDIT jpeg page, press “ < ”, ” > ”, ” v ”and “ ^ ” This device now includes a CD-RW unit. SAVE buttons to review your selected images.
the time length of your saved recording MAIN MENU RECORD ALARM / MOTION CLOCK/ TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM between “30 seconds”, “1M”, “3M”, “5M” and “10M”. Then enter this item to start burning your video in the CD disc. GOTO DISK PAGE vi ) Press the eject button to open the CD tray, take out the CD disc, and enter it in a PC to view your video.
15 Enter button 3.5.3.1 Archive Single image Clips into an SD to list all the recorded video. Card Press the “^” 12 13 and “v” Please take the following steps to archive a buttons critical image in an SD card. to select the desired clip and press the 9 Search button (1) Insert an SD Card into the SD card slot of to mark it. the rear unit. After completing the selection, press the Enter button 15 (2) Start playing back the recorded video. to proceed.
setting info will auto save into SD card. SAVE TO M0000.AVI SAVE TO M0001.AVI … Transfer the system setting info of DVR to SAVE TO M000N.AVI another: Insert the SD card which has stored the NOTE: system setting info into the DVR. ●The JPEG file format can be played and deleted Press the Setup button in the DVR. Please refer to section 3.4.5. 9 to enter the setup mode and select the SYSTEM.
4. MENU SETUP 4. MENU SETUP 4.1 REC Setting MAIN MENU There are 6 categories for operation setting in the RECORD ALARM/ MOTION TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM menu setup system as shown below. The following sections will instruct you step by step how to configure the operation setting and state each menu’s purpose and options. Press the Setup button 9 to access the setup menu. Once inside GOTO REC PAGE the menu system, the on-screen menu allows you to set up the key features of the unit.
NOTE: The 30 F/S (25 F/S for a PAL unit) This menu allows users to program the recording rate can only function in a configuration of alarm recording only when an 352x240 (352x288 for a PAL unit) resolution. alarm input is activated. The device will record as long as the alarm input is activated. REC QUALITY: MAIN MENU This option determines the image quality to RECORD ALARM / MOTION CLOCK/ TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM be recorded.
closes in case of activation. MOTION SETTING NC: Normally Closed. This is to be used with CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 the type of alarm sensor whose contact remains closed in normal conditions and : ON : OFF : OFF : OFF :3 SENSITIVITY opens in case of activation. ALM DURATION: MAIN PAGE This option allows users to set alarms for a certain duration. You can select one of the six CH1/ CH2/ CH3/ CH4 : following options: 0 SEC, 30SEC, 1 MIN, 5 These options MIN, 10 MIN, and NON-STOP. detection.
TIMER: TIMER/ SEQ/ TITLE CLOCK DAYLIGHT SAVING REC ENABLE TIMER SEQUENCER TITLE This entry allows users to program the time : SET : OFF : OFF : SET : SET : SET each day when the DVR will start and stop 2 recording. There are time periods each day available for scheduling. The time is displayed in a 24-hour clock format.
COMM ID: TITLE: This entry allows users to set the titles for Communication ID is for RS232 and RS485 each video source or camera, in live or communication. After the DVR receives a recording mode. Press the DISPLAY button to RS232 or RS485 command, it checks if the switch the display status and show the titles. within the code is the same as the The maximum length for each title is 24. COMM ID, in which case the particular command can be accepted.
NOTE: If provided with a DHCP server, the DVR can get an IP automatically by setting this option DISK SETTING to ON. REFORMAT HD 2 USAGE HD BACKUP HD FAT32 SD FILE SD REFORMAT NET IP: This option is used to configure the Ethernet communication settings. This is required for the purpose of making a network connection. Please consult with a qualified MAIN PAGE MIS professional to configure it. IP: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX MASK: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX GATEWAY: XXX.XXX.XXX.
OPERATION LOG: FULL: Duplicates all the recorded video from HD1 to HD2. MAIN MENU ALARM: Duplicates all the alarm-event RECORD ALARM / MOTION CLOCK/ TIMER COMMUNICATION DISK SYSTEM recorded video from HD 1 to HD2 SELECT: Duplicates a particular recorded video from HD1 to HD2.
UPDATE: Updates system software. PASSWORD: Note: The log keeps history of the operations This option allows you to set a password to statues on a revolving basis because of a prevent any unauthorized re-formatting of the limit of 4000. When the log is full, the hard disk drives or use by the Viewer newly registered record of an operation Software. The standard password is “9999”. will replace the existing records from the OLD PASSWORD: password oldest one.
VERSION: This item is in the setup menu-revealing the network MAC, the BIOS version, the software version, and the last updated date. MAC : 00 : 0C : 0C : 00 : E1 : A0 BIOS : 1.00 SW : 1.
5. NETWORK 5. NETWORK 5.1 Network Configuration Physical Spec. of RJ-45 Cable for Ethernet Wire Type Cat. 5 5.1.1 Cable Connections Connector Type RJ-45 Please follow the instructions below to Max. Cable Length 30 m connect your DVR to a computer or a network and to choose a proper RJ-45 cable Hub Wiring Configuration Straight Through PC Wiring Configuration Cross Over configuration for connections. A. Connect to a PC Use a crossover LAN cable to connect directly to a PC.
5. NETWORK NETWORK ( continued ) highlight “NET ENABLE”; select ON. Then press the Enter button to proceed. PIN NO. PIN Assignment TX + 1. TX 2. RX + 3. Not Connected 4. Not Connected 5. RX 6. Not Connected 7. Not Connected 8. RJ-45 socket 5.1.2.
must be in the same class type as your COMM SETTING COMM ID RS232 RS485 NET ENABLE NET DHCP NET IP NET ACCOUNT network address. IP addresses are written as : 01 : ON : ON : ON : ON : SET : SET four sets of numbers separated by periods; for example, 192.168.0.1 Therefore, if the connected network is identified as Class C, for example, the first three sets of numbers of the DVR IP address must be the same as the network address.
5.1.3 TCP/IP Communication Setup Point to the Local Area Connection and click Follow the instructions below to install the the right bottom of the mouse. Click the TCP/IP communication program into your Properties computer. Connection. 1. to enter the Local Area Click the Start Menu from your computer, and point to the Control panel. 3. Click the Configuration tag; check if the TCP/IC is included among the network component list. If the TCP/IP is included, please process step 5.
If you are using a DHCP server, please select Obtain an IP address automatically. 5 TCP/IP Configuration setting Click Start Any assigned IP address for the connected DVRs must be in the same class type as Control Panel Network.Connections the server. If there is no DHCP server, Local please select specify an IP address and Area Connection type in the IP address of your PC. This IP Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), address must be different from the DVR IP and then click Properties.
5.1.4 Connection Testing With the previous settings, follow the instructions below to ensure whether you have established the connection successfully. 1. Click Start Command Programs 4. If you receive a response as in the sample screen below, you successfully made the connection. 2. Type in ping 192.168.1.1 then Enter. (See the sample screen below) ** This IP is the DVR IP address which is assigned for the connected DVR. 3.
5.2 TRIPLEX 4 CH DVR VIEWER SOFTWARE: Introduction The programs can be operated by a selected PC equipped with the following requirements： Intel Pentium III 750MHz (at least). This version of the TRIPLEX 4 CH DVR 128 MB RAM Viewer Software uses the Microsoft .Net Windows 98, NT, ME, 2000 and Framework version. The .Net Framework XP. performs the XML Web Services, which 4 MB Video card capable of 24-bit applies this operation system. The .Net true color display.
※Note: Please choose the "Next" button to continue. Step 6 : After completing installation, you can Step 4: The installation screen will show the double - click the file shown below. Or click the message " C:\Program Files\ Viewer "Start Menu" in the computer and select Software\". Or you can select the path you "Programs" to open the "Program Selection" want. page. Then click the "Viewer Software" tag to start the 4 - channel DVR Viewer Software Program.
search the whole local LAN 4 - channel DVR device to see a list. 5.2.2.1 Program introduction NOTE: If you want to create a new DVR connection via the Internet, please press the button. Enter the DVR’s Host name or IP address and its port, then press “OK” to add the DVR connection. (The default of the port is 80.) ※ Step 2: Double click your selected device to see a window as on the right. Enter the "Username" and "Password" -- the default name and password are "admin" and "9999".
3. Full Screen: Click this button to show the full screen for surveillance. All the "Print": Click the "Print Preview" button and setting buttons will be hidden in this go to the "Preview" option to adjust the mode. If you want to return to the image size. Go to the "Print Settings" area previous mode, use the mouse to click and then go to "Mark Date and Time" if you the right key, and choose "Close". 4. 5. 6.
the Viewer Software can also control it. will turn the camera all the way, without 5.2.3.2.1 Remote play stopping, in one of the four designated This device has the full triplex so you can use directions. The fifth button, in the center, will the Viewer Software in the remote without stop the camera at any point you prefer. affecting the performance of the 4 - channel DVR. You can also use the Viewer Software to play and back up.
it is set. stop, click the "Stop backup" button. 6. The ‘AutoPan’ section has three buttons. The ‘Start’ and ‘End’ buttons fix the two points of any panning movement you select. The third or bottom button sets the chosen movement in the play mode. 【Edit AVI】： ● File Path: To set the backup file and the file name, check the "Browser" button on the right. Click "Edit Selected File" 5.2.3.3 Backup and video edit Use the to start editing.
● Frame Dimension : Sets the resolution. 5.2.3.4 Web Page Viewer ● Mark Day and Time : Sets the date and This device also provides the IE Browser time stamp. Play Options： function. Open the browser and view the images directly via the browser. Please refer to section ● Time to play: To search the date and 5.3 for more details. time you want. ● Channel Number: To choose the camera. Play Monitor： ● Use the panel below to play or stop, etc.
5.2.3.5 Viewer setting 2. "Playback Record Time". Click the "Display Mode" to select from a drop down list of two choices, "Hide" and "Show". Your choice will decide whether the images will display their date and time or not. 3. "Auto Scan Interval". Here you have two entries, "Scan Working Devices" and "Scan Available Devices". Set the time in seconds for both entries as per your requirements. The "Scan Working Devices" entry has a time span of 1 to 5 seconds only.
Browsing images from the DVR Recorded video list box. This box allows you to access all recorded The images from the DVR will be displayed on video which are stored in the HDD of the home page while going online with the DVR. the connected devices. To review a There are some buttons provided at the bottom recorded video, simply select an entry from the list and click the of the home page for further setting. button. PgUp/ PgDn: Enables you to scroll up and down the list. 4CH DVR Time Box.
3. Click the 3. Set the TIMER RECORD to ON to enable the button to submit the new TIMER RECORD function. Record / Alarm setting. 4. Click the 4. There button to return to the home are two time-periods available for page while the new image setting acts on the scheduling each day. The Timer Record setting images to effect the desired changes instantly. page allows users to program the time each day (If the setting has not been changed by the that the DVR will start and stop recording.
6. MISCELLANEOUS 6. MISCELLANEOUS 6.1 RS-232 & RS-485 Setup & Protocol 6.1.1 RS232 & RS485 Setup Use a Null Modem cable (the standard RS-232 9 Pin Cable with Pin 2 and Pin 3 exchanged, see pin configuration chart below for details) to connect the COM 1 on the rear panel of the DVR to a PC. Set the RS-232 option to ON in the COMMUNICATION page of the setup menu. Set the PC communication parameters: 9600 bps, No Parity, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit. 6.1.2 Communication Protocol 6.1.2.
MISCELLANEOUS ( continued ) 6.1.2.
2004/06/20 17:05:00 = <0xD4>, <0x07>, <0x06>, <0x14>, <0x11>, <0x05>, <0x00> DVR Act: Changing the time and date. D. Request State (Second Category=0x06) PC Request: <0x41>, <0x01>, <0x20>, <0x02>, <0x06>, <0x00>, <0x4f> DVR Response: <0x41>, <0x20>, <0x01>, <0x02>, <0x06>, <0x01>, , <0x4f> Description of : STATE_STOP 0 STATE_PLAY 3 STATE_SETUP 6 STATE_SEARCH 7 STATE_BACKUP 15 E.
6.2 Hard Disk Installation 4. 5. Usually, the unit comes with one hard-disk drive installed in compartment HD 1, which is default-configured as a master. The jumper settings configuration of the installed hard-disk drives for the unit and compatible Setting the jumper of your hard disk driver. Place the hard disk in The way to set the the rack. jumper of the drive varies between manufacturers; please refer to the instructions on the driver to set the jumpers in the master position.
9. Place the mobile rack back onto the device and screwing in all the 4 screws. 6.2.
1. 2. 7. Pull the active-handle Make sure that the key outward to detach the is unlocked. carrier body from the mobile rack. 3. 4. Slide the top cover backward and remove. Setting the jumper of your hard disk driver. The way to set the jumper of the drive varies between manufacturers; please refer to the instructions on the driver to set the jumpers in the master position. 5. Place the top cover back to the carrier body by sliding forward to secure. 9. 8.
6.3 O.S.D Message No. O.S.
6.4 Time Index Table 3000 Indexes HD1 1 12-02-03 12:20:55 2 12-02-03 13:30:33 3 01-30-04 16:00:34 : : : 3000 02-03-04 16:00:56 HD1 1 12-02-03 12:20:55 2 01-30-04 16:00:34 : : : 2999 02-03-04 16:00:56 3000 02-08-04 17:30:58 3000 Indexes Previously recorded data overwritten The point stops recording Previously recorded data remaining The DVR will generate a Time Index Table data. indicating recorded data is kept in a particular approach will be applied until the disk becomes HDD.
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6.6 ScanIP Follow the instructions below to use the ScanIP software to search the DVR devices in a local network. 1. Click the button to discover the connection of the all-type device in the LAN. The Device List will display the connection of the all-type device. 2. Select the desired device of the DVR from the Device List. 3. Click the desired device to show the window 5. Manual insertion of “Free IP Address”.
2. To change any IP address, type in the new address in the “Free IP Address” box on the right as well as the device “Login Name” and “Password” in their respective blanks at bottom left, then click “UPDATE”, and the new address will automatically be sent to the device. 6. Auto search “Free IP Address”. If you clicked “Yes” the “Free IP Address” box will appear on the right. 9. Click “Exit” at bottom right to shut the device. 1.
3. Please do not touch the surface of the disc APPENDIX 1. – Using CD Discs (FOR CD-RW MODEL ONLY) where it has been recorded. 4. To insert the caddy please press the insert / eject button and hold the caddy lightly at the middle of its front and push gently to insert. Please note that when using CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs, do not write or stick anything on the surface as this could cause an error in Ejecting The Disc recording or the data on the disc may be damaged. 1. Press the eject button.
3. Press the front of the tray or lightly and gently pull the tray out with two fingers. Caution When you use either a CD-RW or a CD-ROM, please pay heed to the following. 1. At the time of installation: As suggested in your specifications, please do not install in an unstable position or in one that causes vibrations. 2. Do not install in high humidity, direct sunlight, or damp conditions. 3.
