INSTRUCTION MANUAL Stand-Alone 16Channel DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER MODEL DV1670, DV1670D Ver. 010312 Copyright © 2011 Clover Electronics U.S.A. All Rights Reserved.
System Users Manual Version 1.1 Manual created in summer of 2011. This user manual contains instructions for operations for DVR Unit, Client Application, Mobile Device Application and other helpful tips.
Table of Contents Contents Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 3 Chapter 1. Preface ...................................................................................................................................... 10 1. About This Guide................................................................................................................................. 10 2.
2. Connection .......................................................................................................................................... 39 3. Quick Power On .................................................................................................................................. 41 4. Initial Boot ........................................................................................................................................... 42 5. Setup Screen .............................
MAC Address ....................................................................................................................................... 72 Webcode ............................................................................................................................................. 72 Versions............................................................................................................................................... 72 2. DISK MANAGER GUI .................................
Video Compression ............................................................................................................................. 91 Video Resolution ................................................................................................................................. 91 Video Quality....................................................................................................................................... 92 Speed of Video ................................................
. How to operate PTZ camera ............................................................................................................. 130 Chapter 13. Display Section In-Depth ....................................................................................................... 132 1. OSD GUI............................................................................................................................................. 132 2.SPLIT / SEQUENCE GUI .............................................
Search from iPhone........................................................................................................................... 174 Controlling Relay-Out from iPhone ................................................................................................... 177 PTZ control from iPhone ................................................................................................................... 177 2. Android Phone ...................................................................
Chapter 1. Preface 1. About This Guide Chapter 1. Preface This manual contains user instruction on how to operate the Digital Video Recording device (DVR Unit), Remote Controller, Client Application, Mobile Application and Central Monitoring Software Application. This manual also contains cautions and notification regarding safe operating parameters to protect the equipment and equipment operator. Please read this manual and comply with its suggested guidelines for proper operation of this equipment.
Chapter 1. Preface 2. Precautions - Before You Start! 2. Precautions - Before You Start! Item 1. DVR Unit’s power setting must be on POWER OFF position before power adapter is plugged into the DVR Unit. Press down on toggle button towards bottom. This event will prevent electric spark and prevent possible fire, electrocution and product damages. Item 2. DVR Unit’s power setting must be on POWER OFFposition before adding cameras, monitor, Hard Disk Drive and other electronic component to DVR Unit.
Chapter 1. Preface Item 5. 2. Precautions - Before You Start! Never uplift the cover to perform an upgrade, attempt a hardware repair while DVR Unit is still powered on. Users should be aware that taking the cover off from the DVR Unit might void the warranty without consulting with seller. Improper upgrade may result on permanent equipment failure and user must consult with sellers and their skilled technicians before any upgrade. Item 6. Keep the area clean around where DVR Units will be installed.
Chapter 1. Preface 3. Precautions – After Powering On! 3. Precautions – After Powering On! Item 1. If you detect strange odor or detect strange rattling noise immediately turn the DVR Unit’s power off. Please contact your seller or service center for further instruction. Item 2. Avoid shock and keep the DVR unit free from vibration.
Chapter 1. Preface 4. Precautions – Routine Maintenance! 4. Precautions – Routine Maintenance! Item 1. Check to see if the LED (Light Emitting Diode) is on. If DVR unit does not have LED light on please check first if power button is on or off and make sure that it is at POWER ON position. If you still do not see LED light, then please check power adapter and outlet. Item 2. Make sure that HDD Overwrite (Hard Disk Drive) is enabled.
Chapter 1. Preface 5. Contents of Items Included 5. Contents of Items Included DVR Adapter Stand Alone Digital Video Recorder 1.5V (AAA) 2 pcs.
Chapter 1. Preface 5. Contents of Items Included *If you are missing any components listed above please contact your seller for further instruction.
Chapter 2. Hardware Description 1. Technical Specification Chapter 2. Hardware Description 1. Technical Specification Operating System: Embedded Linux Video Recording Compression: H.264 Video Transmission Compression: H.
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Chapter 2. Hardware Description 2. Rear Panel 2.
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Chapter 2. Hardware Description 3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples 3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples Power input Input at 12 volt DC with positive polarity at 5 Amp [Please refer to the Figure 1 (4ch Model), Figure 2 (9ch Model), Figure 3 (16ch Model) item marked “①” Power input]. VGA (Video Graphics Array) Port VGA port uses D-subminiature or D-sub, DE-15F (E rated sized D-Sub with 15 pin Female) port. Connect a VGA monitor to the DVR with a standard VGA Cable.
Chapter 2. Hardware Description 3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples Figure 5. VGA Pin Configuration [Please refer to the Figure 1 (4ch Model), Figure 2 (9ch Model), Figure 3 (16ch Model) item marked “③” VGA Port]. VGA Pin Configuration Table Signal Type Pin Number Description RED 1 Red video (75 ohm, 0.7 V p-p) GREEN 2 Green video (75 ohm, 0.7 V p-p) BLUE 3 Blue video (75 ohm, 0.
Chapter 2. Hardware Description 3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples Main Monitor Output BNC (Bayonet Neil Concelman or British Navel Connector) type 75 ohm. Connect a monitor that supports BNC Inputs or use a “BNC Twist Lock” to Composite Video adapter if your monitor only supports Composite Video Inputs. Figure 7 Main Monitor Connection The display resolution for Monitor is at 720x480.
Chapter 2. Hardware Description 3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples Camera Input The camera connections are the input ports for the video signal(s) used with the DVR. You may use any video source (75ohm) that outputs via a BNC connector (Twist Lock Type). If your video source outputs via RCA/Composite video, the proper adapter must be used when connecting the cable to the camera connection input port(s) of the DVR.
Chapter 2. Hardware Description 3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples The RS-232 COM port is used to connect the DVR to a PC (optional updating procedure) or to connect an external device like a DVR controller (optional). The required settings to use the RS-232 port can be configured in the DVR settings.
Chapter 2. Hardware Description 3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples Optional Alarm Sensor Extension Box There is optional Alarm Sensor Extension Box that connects to RS-232 port provided in our DVR unit.
Chapter 2. Hardware Description 3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples NO output Dry Contact +5V Arm or Dis-Arm information C NC output Dry Contact Relay Switch V+ 12V DC C+ GND Vout C- PGM1 Alarm Panel Relay Switch B Vin1 Vout1 Vout1 Sensor 2 Vout2 Vin2 Vout2 +3V DC Figure 12 Alarm Sensor Extension Box Wire Example 10-Way Terminal Block There are RS-485, Alarm Output, and Sensor Input (1 to 4 Sensor) all located in 10-Way Terminal Block.
Chapter 2. Hardware Description 3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples Specification for 10-Way terminal block Rated current: 8A Contact resistance: 20m Insulation resistance: 5000M/1000V Withstanding Voltage: AC1500V/1Min Wire range: 18AWG 1mm² Figure 14 10-Way terminal block Warning Mechanical Temp. Range: -40ºC~+105ºC MAX Soldering: +250ºC for 5 Sec. Strip length: 5-6mm Alarm Out Voltage: 5vt “S1~S4” port emits +5 volt current out from its ports.
Chapter 2. Hardware Description 3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples Figure 15 PTZ and Keyboard in RS-485 Alarm Out Connecting the alarm out: Each alarm output can be controlled/switched by DVR unit and its application software. Each device must be wired to C (Common) and NO (Normally Open).
Chapter 2. Hardware Description 3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples Input Voltage Range: -5VDC (minimum) to 40VDC (maximum) Example 1. Dry contact sensor direct to DVR This example is the simplest form of sensor connection for DVR unit. Sensors dedicated only for the function for the DVR and example below depicts that Motion Sensors are not outputting any type of voltage (dry contact).
Chapter 2. Hardware Description 3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples +12V DC Relay Switch V+ C+ GND +5V DC +5V DC +5V DC Vout C- +5V DC Sensors are outputting no voltage, however DVR unit requires 5 volt DC to get response for sensor. Device Some Device outputting 12V DC should have Relay that provides dry contact to DVR. Sensor 1 Sensor 2 Sensor 3 Figure 18 Sensor input with 3 volt DC Example 3. Alarm panel integration with Dry and Wet sensor.
Chapter 2. Hardware Description 3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples USB Connection The USB connection ports are used for both back up and mouse control purposes. Either port can be used for back up via USB memory stick or for mouse control. A third option for the two USB ports are for firmware updating procedures. You will only need to use one port for firmware updates. Two USB ports are located one front side of the DVR and the other in rear side of the DVR.
Chapter 2. Hardware Description 3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples Figure 20 Ethernet Cable Color Code EIA/TIA E568B Configuration Signal Type Pin Number Description LAN Tx+ 1 Ethernet Transmit Positive LAN Tx- 2 Ethernet Transmit Negative LAN Rx+ 3 Ethernet Receive Positive Not Used 4 Not Used Not Used 5 Not Used LAN Rx- 6 Ethernet Receive Negative Not Used 7 Not Used Not Used 8 Not Used Figure 21 Ethernet Pin Configuration Example 1.
Chapter 2. Hardware Description 3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples First you must use cross over network cable. This is a cable created with crossing pin 1 to 3, 2 to 6 then pin 3 to 1, 6 to 2. Figure 22 Cross Over Cable You may now connect directly into PC and DVR unit to communicate directly. Your DVR gateway address and PC’s gateway address must be same address. Then you must assign TCP/IP address that belongs to same subnet address as DVR and PC.
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Chapter 2. Hardware Description 3. Front Panel 3. Front Panel Figure 26 Front Panel No. ① Button Directional Button Description Use as Control button in Setup Menu (move up, down, left, right) Use as Control button in Playback (Pause, Play, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forward) ② Menu ③ PTZ ④ Audio Call the Audio menu ⑤ Backup Call the Backup menu ⑥ Numeric Buttons ⑦ LED ⑧ Function Buttons Call the setup menu. Move to previous step in setup menu.
Chapter 2. Hardware Description ⑨ Front USB Port ⑩ ODD 3. Front Panel Connect a USB mouse or USB drive. Optional ODD is able to install.
Chapter 2. Hardware Description 4. Remote Controller 4.
Chapter 3. Quick Setup 1. Placement Chapter 3. Quick Setup 1. Placement Step 1. Preparation Remove unit from out of the box and place it on the table top as seen below. Figure 27 Table top placement 2. Connection After unpacking the unit you must connect all camera connections, monitor connections, network connection, power connection and other optional connections. Step 1. Connect Cameras to DVR unit Repeat this for number of cameras you are connecting to the DVR unit.
Chapter 3. Quick Setup 2. Connection Step 2. Connect monitor to DVR unit Depending on what type of monitor you are connection connect either to VGA or BNC monitor of your choice. If you have both types of monitor you may connect both of them. Figure 30 VGA or Monitor Connection Step 3. Connect Network Cable to DVR unit Figure 31 Ethernet Cable to DVR Unit Step 3.
Chapter 3. Quick Setup 3. Quick Power On 3. Quick Power On Power input – connection port for DC 12 volt Step 1. Included DC Power adapter is located in accessory box. Step 2. Take the adapter and connect it with power cord. Step 3. Connect the DC 12V male connector to female DC 12V port. Step 4. Connect to the wall outlet then press upward to POWER ON switch.
Chapter 3. Quick Setup 4. Initial Boot 4. Initial Boot After turning on the DVR unit it will go into a boot sequence. At the initial boot section there is no user interaction with DVR unit however please observe to see if DVR unit is properly booting. Figure 33 Booting in progress As you may notice progress bar will indicate booting progression, if there is no activity for long period of time then possible corrupt or damaged firmware in DVR unit.
Chapter 3. Quick Setup 5. Setup Screen 5. Setup Screen To initiate setup menu you may use following method Mouse Remote Frontal Keypad Right mouse click anywhere on the screen of DVR Press button labeled “Menu” on remote controller Pressing button labeled “Menu” on front of DVR unit’s directional key pad button.
Chapter 3. Quick Setup 6. Change Password and Enable Auto Lock 6. Change Password and Enable Auto Lock It is critical that you change the password and create user access to the DVR. By default admin password is 11111111 and user password is also 11111111. As default, you will be logged in as administrator and will have full privileges as administrator.
Chapter 3. Quick Setup 6. Change Password and Enable Auto Lock Step 3. Choose the type of login account you want to change password to. In this example we would like to change the administer account. You may scroll though type of users that DVR will have by clicking the black reverse and forward arrow. Figure 39 Selecting Accounts. Or when user section is shown with orange color with black reverse and forward arrow, use the navigational button to toggle through type of users.
Chapter 3. Quick Setup 6. Change Password and Enable Auto Lock Figure 43 Numeric Keypad and Password Confirmation Here you will be entering current password. Input the password into the numeric keypad and then confirm by selecting OK. Then you will need to end it with OK button. You need now to input with new password input process. Numeric keypad will appear where desired password could be entered. The password is limited in numeric combination 1 to 8 digit combination.
Chapter 3. Quick Setup 6. Change Password and Enable Auto Lock Step 8. Under Button Settings section, you will have option to choose Auto Key Lock and Emergency Lock option. As default both section is disabled as you see in below figure. Auto Key Lock will calculate idle time of user intervention and auto time lock the DVR Unit. Emergency Lock will enable user to input the password every time after setup menu is exited, forcing the user to input password to be in setup menu.
Chapter 3. Quick Setup 7. Labeling Camera 7. Labeling Camera Sometime camera location may be identified easier by giving logical name to the camera. Here are steps to give logical name label instead of having default label. Step 1. Select “Camera” item on upper main category and select CAMERA TITLE Figure 50 Camera Title Menu Here you may choose camera(s) that you want to give logical name and repeat to other camera(s) as needed.
Chapter 3. Quick Setup 8. Enable Recording 8. Enable Recording Main and primary function of DVR is to record video. Below section is showing how to configure all cameras to record immediately. DVR already may be configured to record on the HDD. It is always Step 1. Select “Record” item on upper main category then by default “EVENT RECORDING” tab should appear as shown on screen below. Figure 51 Event Recording Page There are 3 types of resolution that you may choose 360X240, 720X240, or 720X480.
Chapter 3. Quick Setup 8. Enable Recording Step 3. Globally configure all cameras to record by clicking on “All” mark to enable all cameras then set resolution to desired setting. Make sure that All is Unchecked. Set resolution either to 360X240 ~ 720X480 Step 4. Choose fps setting globally and do not exceed base fps. In the picture example is 480fps as base fps. Maximum fps cannot exceed 480 fps in this example. This section will impact total fps for continuous.
Chapter 3. Quick Setup 9. Prepare Network 9. Prepare Network Step 1. Select “Network” item on upper main category then by default “IP ADDRESS” tab should appear as shown on screen below. Figure 52 IP ADRESS Page Make sure that DHCP is selected if you have a router that leases IP address to network. If you want to give the IP Address value to unit directly then uncheck the DHCP check box and input IP Address directly where (Arrow) is pointing to.
Chapter 3. Quick Setup 9. Prepare Network still used with class A, B, or C address. In those cases, you must point to IP addresses that are not in lease range of the DHCP scope (IP address not issued by DHCP services but must be in same Subnet and Gateway IP). Users tend to use this method when certain IP address out of DHCP scope where particular IPs are configured to use NAT, IP forwarding, or DMZ (NAT, IP forwarding and DMZ are used in most router to enable incoming traffic to specific IP addresses).
Chapter 4. Main Menu (Root Menu) 1. Main Items. Chapter 4. Main Menu (Root Menu) There are 6 items shown on Main Menu or Root Menu. They are “system”, “search”, “backup”, “ER”, “PTZ” and “sound”. There are also “Warning”, “Split”, “Group”, “Auto Sequence” and “Log out” set of items below Main Menu items. Figure 54 Main Menu Items 1. Main Items. The “system” item is used to configure DVR unit. The “search” item is used to conduct search and playback the video on DVR unit.
Chapter 4. Main Menu (Root Menu) 2. Sub operational items. 2. Sub operational items. The “Warning” option will indicate any deficiency with DVR unit such as HDD error and Network Error types. The “Split” items shows screen configuration with following layout. Single View Quad View 6 View 8 View 9 View 10 View 13 View 16 View With “Group” will goggle to the next set of cameras available. With “Log out” user will need to have right user credential to log back in next time.
Chapter 5. The “System” Root Menu Item Convention of Menu Tree Chapter 5. The “System” Root Menu Item Convention of Menu Tree To quickly understand nature of each field, items selectable in each field, possible selection combination of the field, behavior of each field and types of information shown by each field are graphically illustrated by using hierarchical organization using Tree illustration. There is Root Menu which is Main Menu and there are items which we would now refer them as branches.
Chapter 5. The “System” Root Menu Item 1. The “System” Branch 1. The “System” Branch Language Disk 1 (Selectable) Format (None Selectable) %MB written Disk 2 (Selectable) Delete (None Selectable) Logs Error List S.M.A.R.
Chapter 5. The “System” Root Menu Item 1.
Chapter 5. The “System” Root Menu Item 2. The “Record” Branch 2. The “Record” Branch (Selectable) All available Camera or by individually CH Each Click Turns pages All Resolution (Selectable) 360X240 720X240 720X480 FPS (Selectable) 1 fps 3 fps 5 fps 7.
Chapter 5. The “System” Root Menu Item 3. The “Network” Branch 3. The “Network” Branch (None Selectable) IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway DNS Address DHCP (on) DHCP (off) Port (Selectable) IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway DNS Address (Selectable) Numeric 5 digit default 02000 DDNS Address (Selectable) All channel selection or by individual channel Web Server Port CH Dual Stream (Selectable) Numeric 5 digit default 00080 fps (Selectable) 1 fps 3 fps 5 fps 7.
Chapter 5. The “System” Root Menu Item 4. The “Camera” Branch 4. The “Camera” Branch (None Selectable) 8 camera per page CH Covert (Selectable) Check box option on or off By individual camera or all camera AGC AGC On Static Gain AGC Off (Selectable) 1200 Bps, 2400 Bps, 4800 Bps, 9600 Bps, 19200 Bps, 38400 Bps, 115200 Bps (Selectable) None, Even, Odd (Selectable) 1, 1.
Chapter 5. The “System” Root Menu Item 5. The “Display” Branch 5. The “Display” Branch All Camera Title Status Bar Split Border (Selectable) 800 X 600 1024 X 768 1028 X 1024 VGA 1 4 (Selectable) Normal VGA Small (Selectable) Check Box.
Chapter 5. The “System” Root Menu Item 6. The “Alarm” Branch 6. The “Alarm” Branch Sensor 1~4 N.Open N.Close All 1~4, 1~9, or 1~16 (Selectable) Use or Not Use Enables additional pages on Sensor setting (None Selectable) View Only (Selectable) 1~30sec increment by 1sec. CH Use (None Selectable) View Only (Selectable) Check Box either N.Open or N.
Chapter 6. The “Search” Root Menu Item 1. The “Calendar” Search Branch Chapter 6. The “Search” Root Menu Item 1.
Chapter 6. The “Search” Root Menu Item 2. The “Event” Search Branch 2.
Chapter 6. The “Search” Root Menu Item 3. The “Date / Time” Search Branch 3.
Chapter 7. The “Backup” Root Menu Item 1. Calendar, Quick and List Branch Chapter 7. The “Backup” Root Menu Item 1.
Chapter 8. The “ER”, “PTZ”, and “Sound” Root Menu Items 1. Calendar, Quick and List Branch Chapter 8. The “ER”, “PTZ”, and “Sound” Root Menu Items The ER root menu item functions as panic recording features and only have one functional button which is the ER button itself. PTZ root menu item will invoke PTZ function on single channel view.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 1. INFORMATION GUI Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 1. INFORMATION GUI Graphic User Interface (GUI) for INFORMATION section under SYSTEM is as shown below.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 1. INFORMATION GUI Remocon ID (Remote Controller ID) This ID setting enables to control more than two DVRs with one remote controller. Order of configuration is first you need to select DVR to have ID that are not going to conflict with other DVR(s). Set the ID per each DVR and match the ID for use. Figure 58 Remote Controller ID The default value for the ID is “00”. Change it to other value other than “00”.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 1. INFORMATION GUI You will see Figure 60 ID selector screen. Your ID selector screen should appear with DVR ID: 01 in our example (figure shows 00) and you must use the directional button on the remote to configure larger number ID field to 01 as well. These two IDs must match each other Figure 60 ID selector screen Now you will have the ability to use that remote controller to operate this particular DVR unit.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 1. INFORMATION GUI Mouse Sensitivity This feature enables user how responsive are the movement of the mouse can be when user is operating a mouse via the USB connection provided either in front or back of the DVR unit. It only applies to the mouse sensitivity locally to the DVR not to the remote application. Sensitivity setting has level 1~3. Lowest level being most slow to 3 being the fastest. Video Standard There are two selectable standards for video NTSC or PAL.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 1. INFORMATION GUI MAC Address As mentioned before MAC (Media Access Control) addresses are unique to individual network card or NIC (Network Interface Card). They are represented in six groups of two hexadecimal digits. These address are sometimes referred as physical address or hardware address as well. Importance of MAC address for our DVR is when users need to provide this information to network administrator.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 2. DISK MANAGER GUI 2. DISK MANAGER GUI Below is the GUI for the DISK MANAGER section. Figure 61 Disk Manager GUI In this section where options for HDD there are options to see condition of all the HDD installed in the DVR unit as well as performing format, see HDD error and current condition of HDD using S.M.A.R.T. There are also sections showing other drives that are present. Disk 1 is primary drive that must be installed to have proper operation of DVR unit.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 2. DISK MANAGER GUI Figure 62 HDD Installation When you mount a single hard drive, mount it to “Master HDD” as described in the picture above and connect the power. Then, connect the SATA cable to the main board “HDD1.” When you’d like to mount two HDDs, install “Slave HDD” as described in the picture above, connect the power. And then, connect SATA cable to the main board “HDD2.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 2. DISK MANAGER GUI Detach the front panel from the unit and also detach the ODD cover. Mount the ODD to its bracket and connect the power. Then, connect the SATA cable to the ODD port.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 2. DISK MANAGER GUI Figure 63 HDD 1 and HDD 2 example Configuring HDD1 and HDD2 Set the first HDD connected to “HDD1” in the system. Figure 64 Disk 1 Configuration 1. Set Main Disk or Mirror Disk. Main Disk or Mirror Disk option will be available. Main Disk is used for single disk operation or 2 HDD that will use its maximum volume capacity. At least HDD1 must be set to Main Disk (Single HDD).
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 2. DISK MANAGER GUI 3. Capacity: Used capacity/ Total HDD capacity (Ex : 0 / 238080 MB) Capacity indicator depicts capacity in percentage and actual files size in mega byte. CD / DVD RW If the ODD is mounted, V(Check) is displayed. And if not, “Ø” is displayed. Overwrite When the entire HDD volume is consumed, the saved data will be erased as much as new data entered.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 2. DISK MANAGER GUI S.M.A.R.T(Disk Management) Display the HDD temperature. If the temperature rises to the designated degree, DVR omits audible alert as well as creates an event that may be notified.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 3. DEFAULT SETTING GUI 3. DEFAULT SETTING GUI If you ever need to revert to a factory default values of some or all information you have an option to choose between “Default Setting” or “Factory Default” button. Differences between two buttons are that; Default Setting : Reset all the settings except the critical settings such as Network, Password. in the menu to their default values. Factory Setting : Reset all the settings in the menu to their default values.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 3. DEFAULT SETTING GUI 4. TIME / DATE GUI In this section of GUI page you can perform operation to change time and date. It is recommended that you perform this operation when you first receive your unit for deployment and is installed in physical location of DVR unit placement. Having the proper time and date information is very critical when DVR’s recorded information be presented as evidence to event recorded on the device.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 3. DEFAULT SETTING GUI Configuring Date & Time Set the current date and time. Set the time and press “Apply”. And then check the popup message and select “Yes.” Figure 67 Confirmation of date and time change This message in Figure 67 Confirmation of date and time change appears when there exist some data in HDD that has different time than what you are changing to.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 3. DEFAULT SETTING GUI Above setting is started from 12:00, Sunday of the last week in July and ended at 00:00, Monday of the 3th week in August. Configuring Time Server It is used to keep the system time constant. It synchronizes the time through the selected time interval and the server.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 4. UPGRADE GUI 4. UPGRADE GUI In this section of GUI page, you will need to introduce the USB media with valid firmware update file and this GUI will show file name similar to Figure 69 UPGRAD GUI. Figure 69 UPGRAD GUI Save the firmware to the USB Memory Stick and insert it into the USB port of a DVR. Then the file list stored in the memory stick is displayed. Select the relevant firmware file and click the Upgrade tap.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 5. CONFIGURATION GUI 5. CONFIGURATION GUI You can archive the system configuration file to USB memory stick or restore the previous system configuration from the archived file. Figure 71 Configuration GUI Configuration Download Insert the USB memory stick to DVR unit and configuration file may be down save to USB memory stick. You will se configuration file similar to below Figure 72 Configuration Backup Button.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 5. CONFIGURATION GUI Figure 73 Save configuration file to USB memory Now as seen on Figure 73 Save configuration file to USB memory configuration file. Configuration Upload Take the USB memory stick to DVR unit, you should have already prepared a memory stick with proper configuration on memory stick. Then apply the upload as you see the upload section appears with file name.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 6. PASSWORD GUI 6. PASSWORD GUI This GUI section you can change details for user information, login, authority, and network camera view authority. There are 8 users accounts in our DVR, they are “admin”, “user1”, “user2”, “user3”, “user4”, “user5”, “user6”, and “user7”. They all have default password of “11111111”, and are strongly recommended to be changed.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 6. PASSWORD GUI Modifying User Information You can modify information of selected ID (account). Figure 76 Modify Section for User Information • ID : Displays ID selected through the list. If you want to change, select and enter through virtual keyboard. You can enter as many as eight character alphanumeric value. • User Group : The authority is allocated per each group. They may be assigned to users, so it will be easier to configure and easier to group.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 6. PASSWORD GUI • All : Allows full authority. • Configuration : Allows to set the DVR. • Search : Allows to search. • Back up : Allows to backup. • Hard Disk : Allows to set the HDD such as Overwrite, Auto Delete, etc. • Record Key : Allows to operate the Schedule Record or Emergency Record. • PTZ Control : Allows to control the PTZ. Configuring Network Covert When you choose camera to be hidden, selected camera images are not displayed when it is monitored remotely.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 7. BUTTON SETTING GUI 7. BUTTON SETTING GUI Button setting GUI is used to control the audible beep, autokey lock and emergency lock. Figure 79 BUTTON SETTING GUI Configuration of audible beep If it is selected, the DVR beeps on every button press in the front panel. ( : Beep, : No Beep) Configuration of Auto Key Lock If the selected time is passed, the system is locked automatically.
Chapter 9. Systems Section In-Depth 7. BUTTON SETTING GUI Configuration of Emergency Lock This setting locks the emergency recording so that the emergency recording isn’t available. In case a user keeps the emergency recording on, it could overuse the HDD or overwrite the existing data. So, you can lock the emergency recording to prevent the problem.
Chapter 10. Record Section In-Depth 1. Compression, Resolution, Quality, and Speed of Video Chapter 10. Record Section In-Depth In this section we will cover all aspects of record configuration, and how it effects the DVR’s performance, storage capacity, recorded image quality and frames per second of recorded video. 1. Compression, Resolution, Quality, and Speed of Video Video Compression This DVR is using the H.
Chapter 10. Record Section In-Depth 1. Compression, Resolution, Quality, and Speed of Video Video Quality On our DVR there are 5 levels of video quality. They are marked “Lowest”, “Low”, “Normal”, “High” and “Highest”. Since all H.264 images are compressed from its original images this 5 step of level dictates how much compression will be applied to each individual images being recorded.
Chapter 10. Record Section In-Depth 1. Compression, Resolution, Quality, and Speed of Video You can have 720X480 recording in 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7.5 frames per second. For 16 channel DVR combination example; You can have 1 camera recording at 720X480 recording 15 frames per second. You can have 2 cameras recording 720X240 15 frames per second. You can have 2 cameras recording 360X240 15 frames per second. You can have rest of the camera 360X240 recording 15 frames per second.
Chapter 10. Record Section In-Depth 2. Calculating Storage Required 2. Calculating Storage Required As you have had an opportunity to review compression, resolution, quality, and speed of video, all these factors are needed to intelligently calculate proper storage amount needed for each DVR unit or best configure each video. Here is a simple mathematical formula for your convenience.
Chapter 10. Record Section In-Depth 2. Calculating Storage Required 4 Channel DVR Storage Reference Chart Here are some examples of easy to reference chart for 4ch DVR. Motion recording results may vary depending on actual circumstances of how DVR is program to record. Such impacting variables are how much motion will each camera will be recording and how sensitive motion detection areas are.
Chapter 10. Record Section In-Depth 2. Calculating Storage Required 9 Channel DVR Storage Reference Chart Here are some examples of easy to reference chart for 9ch DVR. Special characteristic of 9 Channel DVR is that recording storages are shared between 9 channels not 8 channels, if it was 8 channels it may have been possible to have 30 fps all across even at 720X240. That is the reason for having this chart calculating its maximum frame rate at CIF 30fps, 2CIF 15fps and D1 at 10fps.
Chapter 10. Record Section In-Depth 2. Calculating Storage Required 16 Channel DVR Storage Reference Chart Here are some examples of easy to reference chart for 16ch DVR. Resolution Lowest Low Normal High Highest 5 days 11 hrs 6 days 4 hrs 5 days 16 hrs 4 days 11 hrs 5 days 10 hrs 4 days 12 hrs 500 Giga Byte / Recording Continuous 360X240 @ 30 fps 720X240 @ 15 fps 720X480 @ 7.
Chapter 10. Record Section In-Depth 3. EVENT RECORDING GUI 3. EVENT RECORDING GUI In this section of GUI you can set the Resolution, Frame and Event, etc. necessary to recording. Configuring Pre Recording When an event is triggered, this setting enables pre-recording around 1 to 5 seconds earlier. The pre-recording time is variable depending on the resolution and frame setting. It would be longer if the low resolution and frame are set. And the longest pre-recording time is 5 seconds.
Chapter 10. Record Section In-Depth 3. EVENT RECORDING GUI Figure 80 Recording Configuration ① Camera selector (Global or individual) Here in this camera icon you may select to use it or not use it. Below (Not Used) (Use) ② Resolution, Speed (fps), Image quality, Post record configuration These selectable variables are possible option configuration for continuous recording setup. Here you can set the resolution, frame, quality, post recording and audio independently.
Chapter 10. Record Section In-Depth 4. SCHEDULE RECORDING GUI 720X480 at 7.5 fps those are equivalent to 360X240 resolutions at 30 fps. So if you set 720X480 at 30 fps then it is equivalent to 360X240 at 120 fps so just on camera configuration of 720X480 at 30 fps you will change the fps indicator to “120/480” • Quality: Select the quality of recording image. There are five quality levels to select. The higher the picture quality is, the bigger the data size is.
Chapter 10. Record Section In-Depth 4. SCHEDULE RECORDING GUI Figure 81 Main Display Indication How to set : Call the Menu → Record → Schedule Record Select the channel Select the channel to record Set the recording schedule When scheduling, you can also select the recording mode such as Continue, Motion and Sensor, etc. You can schedule the recording mode by mouse dragging after clicking the recording mode.
Chapter 10. Record Section In-Depth 4. SCHEDULE RECORDING GUI Motion: record when motion occurs Sensor: record when sensor is in operation Motion or sensor: record when either of motion or sensor occurs Continuation: record regardless of event Erase schedule Erase all Copy Apply the same settings to the other channel. You can also apply the same setting values to the multiple channels. (Not use) (Use) 5. HOLIDAY GUI You can set the recording for the holidays you designated.
Chapter 10. Record Section In-Depth 4. SCHEDULE RECORDING GUI Figure 82 Holiday Scheduling GUI Select the channel Select the channel to apply the schedule Select holidays Select holidays on the calendar to have them marked with red color. Then, holiday recording is applied to the selected date. Set the recording schedule When scheduling, you can also select the recording mode such as Continue, Motion and Sensor, etc.
Chapter 10. Record Section In-Depth 4. SCHEDULE RECORDING GUI Copy Apply the same settings to the other channel. You can also apply the same setting values to the multiple channels. (Not use) (Use) Delete Enter the first and last date and then press Delete to remove the saved holidays within the range.
Chapter 11. Network Section In-Depth 1. About Network Section and Clients Chapter 11. Network Section In-Depth 1. About Network Section and Clients The Network Settings menu enables the user to configure the DVR to be viewed, controlled, and maintained remotely by using the Remote Connection Application(s) (Included on the application disk that came with your DVR): 1. CMS (Central Management System – multiple connections to multiple DVR’s at a time) 2.
Chapter 11. Network Section In-Depth 2. IP ADDRESS GUI 2. IP ADDRESS GUI To access IP ADDRESS GUI select Network then IP Address Menu Figure 83 IP ADDRESS GUI The IP (Internet Protocol) Address is a logical address that is assigned to the DVR for presence on the network. This address is used as an identifier for the remote access application when remotely connecting to the DVR. A different IP address must be assigned to each DVR or device on the same network.
Chapter 11. Network Section In-Depth 2. IP ADDRESS GUI Note… What is port-forwarding? Port forwarding allows remote computers, for example, computers on the Internet, to connect to a specific computer or device, like a DVR, within a private local area network (LAN) through the firewall (security feature that blocks inbound network traffic).
Chapter 11. Network Section In-Depth 2. IP ADDRESS GUI The address you see here by default is the IP Address to a general DDNS server. Please DO NOT change this address while configuring your DVRs’ network settings. The changes you make under the DVRs’ “DDNS OPTION” menu will not be affected by this address. Transmission Option The Transmission Option menu is used to either enable or disable the DVRs’ Dual Stream function.
Chapter 11. Network Section In-Depth 2. IP ADDRESS GUI If the web server port was changed to 85, then you must enter – http://10.10.10.1:85/ (when using the IP address), or http://DVR.DDNSIP.
Chapter 11. Network Section In-Depth 3. E-MAIL SETUP GUI 3. E-MAIL SETUP GUI This DVR supports email notification for events. This section is used to setup the email server and account settings to send these notifications by email: SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) Server – This is the outgoing email server address. Use Port – This is the port number used by the outgoing email servers. Account – The email account (ID) and password (password) used for the outgoing email server.
Chapter 11. Network Section In-Depth 3. E-MAIL SETUP GUI To - Enter the recipients email address, where the notifications are emailed to. You can set up to three email addresses.
Chapter 11. Network Section In-Depth 4. DDNS OPTION GUI 4. DDNS OPTION GUI DVR’s DDNS service offers built in DDNS services or if chosen offers other DDNS services available by following DDNS sites: www.dyndns.org www.no-ip.com Figure 86 DDNS OPTION GUI These are two built in services with this DVR. Please select either service and specify the following: ID – The ID registered with either dyndns.org or no-ip.com Password – The Password registered to the corresponding ID with either dyndns.org or no-ip.
Chapter 11. Network Section In-Depth 4. DDNS OPTION GUI Enter the Webcode and DVRs’ Domain Name. It can take up to 30 minutes for the registration process. Access your DVR via Internet Explorer by entering: “The DVR DOMAIN Name.DDNSIP.NET Make sure all port forwarding rules have been set on your firewall. YOU MUST SPECIFY THE WEB SERVER PORT IF CHANGED UNDER THE DVRS’ NETWORK SETTINGS! Figure 87 System Information GUI 3. Go to http://www.ddnsip.net . Enter the “Webcode” and domain name of your DVR.
Chapter 11. Network Section In-Depth 4. DDNS OPTION GUI Figure 88 DynDns.com Site [2] Create the sub domain name (Example: DVR-Sample) and select the main domain name provided with free. A user may select any name and then click the “ADD” button. Figure 89 Free DNS using dynds-ip.com [3] Then, input the detailed user information. After filling in user name, password and e-mail address, etc., then click “Create Account” button. For e-mail verification, receivable e-mail address is required.
Chapter 11. Network Section In-Depth 4. DDNS OPTION GUI Figure 90 Creating account in DynDns.com [4] When you see that the e-mail has been sent to you for verification, then check the e-mail. Figure 91 Confirmation Email [5] After opening the verification e-mail, if you click the link, the verification is proceeded automatically.
Chapter 11. Network Section In-Depth 4. DDNS OPTION GUI [6] If the e-mail verification is completed, you can enter into the following website. Figure 92 Active Notification [7] After log-in, click “My Zones/Domains” in “My Service” menu. Figure 93 My Zone – DynDns.com *8+ Then, click “Dynamic DNS Hosts” in the menu on the left.
Chapter 11. Network Section In-Depth 4. DDNS OPTION GUI Figure 94 Host - DynDNS.com [9] Click the firstly registered domain(dvr-sample.dyndns-ip.com) Figure 95 Check IP - DynDNS.com [10] Input the public IP of installed router for IP Address. You can find the public IP of the router when you check the router setup. When you complete the input, click “Save Changes”.
Chapter 11. Network Section In-Depth Figure 96 IP Address - DynDNS.com *11+ To activate the registered domain, click “Checkout to Activate.” Figure 97 Activate - DynDNS.com *12+ Then, click “Proceed to checkout” button below. Page 118 4.
Chapter 11. Network Section In-Depth 4. DDNS OPTION GUI [13+ And click “Activate Services” below. [14] Then, selected domain IP is activated. *15+ Enter the ID/PW and domain set to the DVR. It’s for the routine renewal when the IP is changed. (Example) [16] Enter the domain name registered in the URL address to connect.
Chapter 11. Network Section In-Depth 5. EMAIL NOTIFICATION GUI 5. EMAIL NOTIFICATION GUI Figure 98 Email Notification Section This menu is used to select the type of events that will be sent by the email notification feature: Mail Title – The subject like of the email notification Interval – How often the email notification will be sent, e.g.
Chapter 11. Network Section In-Depth 6. NETWORK FRAME GUI 6. NETWORK FRAME GUI Figure 99 Network Frame GUI The Network Frame menu needs to be configured if you enable the “Dual Stream” feature. This menu is used to configure at what frame rate and video quality the DVR will stream over the network while using Dual Stream. Please refer to Figure 85 Dual Stream Option on page 108. The frame rate and video quality can be configured per channel.
Chapter 12. Camera Section In-Depth 1. CAMERA SETTING GUI Chapter 12. Camera Section In-Depth In This section we will be covering Camera section, where there are controls for adjusting property, naming, PTZ, and viewing aspects of the Camera. 1. CAMERA SETTING GUI Camera Settings GUI has option to control Covert, AGC, Static Gain, Brightness, Contrast and Hue. Figure 100 Camera Setting GUI Covert: Controls the camera to be displayed on the Live view or not.
Chapter 12. Camera Section In-Depth 2. PTZ SETTING GUI Brightness: Brightness controls enable the camera to be dim or bright in selectable level increments in 5% every step by 0%~100%. Contrast: Contrast controls enable the camera to be sharper line edges in 0~100% level. Hue: Controls the hue of the camera visual in range of 0~100% level. 2. PTZ SETTING GUI In PTZ setting GUI there are 2 different menu screens as described below.
Chapter 12. Camera Section In-Depth 2. PTZ SETTING GUI Figure 102 PTZ Settings GUI 2 - Additional Settings [Note] In case of using more than one PTZ camera, ID should be different. Refer to PTZ camera manual for changing the ID. Additional PTZ setting Select the icons described below. • Serial Port : Select “RS-485” or RS-232 for the PTZ camera control.
Chapter 12. Camera Section In-Depth 2. PTZ SETTING GUI • Reverse Control : Moves reversely when PTZ moves. • Touring Mode - DVR : A PTZ camera works by the touring configuration set in DVR. - Camera : A PTZ camera works by the touring configuration set in PTZ camera. • Speed: Set the response speed for each feature. (Default: 3) • Change ID : Select “ID View” to be informed of or change PTZ camera’s ID. Enter “Changed ID” and then select “Apply.
Chapter 12. Camera Section In-Depth 3. CONTROLLER GUI 3. CONTROLLER GUI You can connect a keyboard to operate the DVR. And the joystick control is very convenient to PTZ control. Figure 103 Controller GUI Model: Select the model to connect to the DVR. You should check the compatibility between the keyboard and DVR before purchasing. Controller ID: The default value is “0” for the ID. If you want to use different ID, you should change the keyboard ID too.
Chapter 12. Camera Section In-Depth 4. CAMERA TITLE GUI 4. CAMERA TITLE GUI You may change the title of the camera to give more geographical name or any desire name. Sometime camera location may be identified easier by giving logical name to the camera. Here are steps to give logical name label instead of having default label. Step 1.
Chapter 12. Camera Section In-Depth 5. PTZ TOURING GUI Names of the camera must be changed each individually and they are shown on both the live and recorded playback. On CMS and other mobile clients will also show the changed camera labels. 5. PTZ TOURING GUI This setting allows the PTZ camera to move repeatedly by previously selected order. • Select channel : Select a channel to install PTZ camera.
Chapter 12. Camera Section In-Depth 6. SERIAL PORT SETTING GUI 6. SERIAL PORT SETTING GUI Serial Port Setting GUI is divided in RS-485 and RS-232 section as shown below. Figure 105 Serial Port Setting GUI Set Baud Rate, Parity and Stop Bit for RS-485 and RS-232 communication. Figure 106 Baud Rate, Parity and Stop Bit The Setting is variable depending on the PTZ camera model. Refer to the manufacturer’s manual.
Chapter 12. Camera Section In-Depth 7. How to operate PTZ camera 7. How to operate PTZ camera Select a channel and press the “PTZ” button to call PTZ control OSD. [By using the front direction button (Or remote controller)] • Use the direction button to move the PTZ camera. • Whenever pressing the Enter button, the feature changes in the order of Pan/Tilt, Zoom and Focus. Use buttons on the right and left side to move. [By using the mouse] . • To call the PTZ control menu, scroll the mouse wheel.
Chapter 12. Camera Section In-Depth 7. How to operate PTZ camera • Pan/Tilt : Click the mouse on the screen to move. • Focus : Click the right or left on the screen to adjust focus. • Zoom : Click the right or left on the screen to control zoom. [PTZ menu] On the front panel, if you select PTZ button from the PTZ mode, the function menu is displayed as below.
Chapter 13. Display Section In-Depth 1. OSD GUI Chapter 13. Display Section In-Depth Display section controls how local view (view from monitor directly connected to DVR) is configured. 1. OSD GUI On OSD (On Screen Display) GUI you have control over showing or not showing “Camera Title”, “Status Bar”, and “Split Border” Figure 107 OSD GUI Camera Title: Camera Titles are shown on the upper right corner of each camera section.
Chapter 13. Display Section In-Depth 1. OSD GUI Status bar: Display the status bar on the bottom of the screen. There are information such as Time, Record status, Lock, Network and HDD capacity remained in the status bar.
Chapter 13. Display Section In-Depth 2.SPLIT / SEQUENCE GUI 2.SPLIT / SEQUENCE GUI There are options to control how split view and its sequence appearance could be configured. It is controlled by SPLIT /SEQUENCE GUI shown below. Figure 111 Split / Sequence GUI In above example shows 16 channel split that has no “Auto Loss Skip” enabled. Figure 112 Chanel Selector There is also display order selector as seen below for 16 channel example.
Chapter 13. Display Section In-Depth 2.SPLIT / SEQUENCE GUI In the box with camera number 1, if selected the right or left arrow will appear where you can choose which camera will be sown on 16 channel split window. You may do this for all 16 combination to choose the order of the camera.
Chapter 13. Display Section In-Depth 2.SPLIT / SEQUENCE GUI Figure 118 9ch split configuration Figure 119 10ch split configuration Figure 120 13ch split configuration Dwell Time: All split configuration except 16 channel split configuration you could set dwell time represented in seconds. Figure 121 Dwell Time selection Order Selection: All Channel box are selectable and may change the order of it except 1 channel split configuration.
Chapter 13. Display Section In-Depth 2.SPLIT / SEQUENCE GUI Figure 122 Order selection Auto Loss Skip: If configured (checked) then any missing or video loss camera will not be shown on selection menu and it will auto populate according to empty slot. EX: if camera number 15, 16 is lost, then on 9 channel split 1st batch will show 1~9 cameras next will show 10~14 and 1~4 on 2nd batch.
Chapter 13. Display Section In-Depth 3. TV ADJUSTMENT In this section you will use the configuration to adjust resolution and Icon size. Figure 123 TV Adjustment VGA: VGA (Resolution) selectable 800X600, 1024X768 or 1280X1024 Icon: Icon there are Normal, VGA and Small. Page 138 3.
Chapter 14. Event Section In-Depth 1. SENSOR GUI Chapter 14. Event Section In-Depth 1. SENSOR GUI This DVR supports 4 sensor inputs for all 4 channel, 9 channel and 16 channel DVR. Figure 124 Sensor GUI Enable Sensor: Select the sensor to use. (Use) (Not use) Input Type: Choose between Normal Open and Normal Close.
Chapter 14. Event Section In-Depth 2. ALARM GUI 2. ALARM GUI You could configure how each “Events” (Motion, Sensor, Video Loss) respond with time individually as shown below.
Chapter 14. Event Section In-Depth 3. MOTION DETECTION GUI 3. MOTION DETECTION GUI You can set the sensitivity and detection area in order to record when the motion event is triggered. Figure 126 Motion Detection GUI Select the channel: Select the channel using for the motion detection. (Not use) (Use) Sensitivity: Set the sensitivity to be detected. • The larger the number is, the higher the sensitivity is (1~10).
Chapter 14. Event Section In-Depth 3. MOTION DETECTION GUI Range: Set the area where a motion would be detected. There are also indications in pink color when motion is detected. It also serves as feedback on your sensitivity settings. If you see the pink color in the grid you choose for motion then such motion activity is sensitive enough to be detected. Please use trial and error to configure it just right. Set the area by using the direction key(or mouse dragging) and press “Enter”.
Chapter 14. Event Section In-Depth 4. SPOT OUT GUI 4. SPOT OUT GUI This setting enables the monitoring by the second monitor and also provides the display mode such as Event popup, Sequence, Event + Sequence and Fixed channel. Figure 128 SPOT Out GUI Set Sequence Dwell Time: Available to set from 0 to 30 seconds Spot Mode: • Event : When an event is triggered, the relevant channel video is popped up. • Sequence : The selected channels are displayed sequentially for the selected dwell time.
Chapter 14. Event Section In-Depth 5. INTERNAL BUZZER GUI When an event is triggered, the DVR buzzes for the selected time. Figure 129 Internal Buzzer GUI Range: 1 to 30 seconds ( “----“: Not use ) Page 144 5.
Chapter 14. Event Section In-Depth 6. EXTENDED GUI 6. EXTENDED GUI Once the extended box is connected, up to 16 sensor inputs and alarm outputs can be usable. ▶ Connection diagram Connect “Serial” port of DVR with “RS-232” port of the extension box. Connect the power cable of extension box and then turn the power on.
Chapter 14. Event Section In-Depth 6. EXTENDED GUI Alarm Sensor extension box setting After connecting the extension box, you should set to have the system working. *1+ Select the “Use” then move arrow to select check mark. Figure 130 Extended GUI You will have check mark appear as Figure 130 Extended GUI shows above.
Chapter 15. Search Operation 1. Getting to Search Screen Chapter 15. Search Operation In most cases search operation may be done through the client application, but some cases especially if you are going to perform evidence backup you will perform a search directly from the DVR unit itself. This chapter reviews how you could perform different types of search. There are 3 types of search Calendar, Event, and Date/Time search. 1.
Chapter 15. Search Operation 2. Calendar Search 2. Calendar Search Bring up menu that Figure 134 Search Menu shown below from search screen then press calendar. Figure 134 Search Menu Then you must click icon marked “calendar” to see below Figure 135 Calendar Search GUI. Calendar search can be performed if there are available recording on HDD. They will be highlighted blue and upon selection they indicate that corresponding items are playable.
Chapter 15. Search Operation 2. Calendar Search If there is a no recording present then dates are not selectable as you see on Figure 136 Calendar with no recording. You must scroll thorough month and year to find calendar with recording available. Figure 136 Calendar with no recording If there is a recording you will see date selectable in orange squares. In Figure 137 Calendar with recording 10th day to 30th day of this particular calendar has recording and currently 15th day is selected to be viewed.
Chapter 15. Search Operation 2. Calendar Search If you have any data on particular hour and you will see mini blocks of 1 minute interval highlighted as seen Figure 139 Hour and Minute indicator with recorded data. Hour indicator currently pointed to 5 AM Minute indicator currently pointed to 13th minute. Figure 139 Hour and Minute indicator with recorded data.
Chapter 15. Search Operation 3. Event Search 3. Event Search If you have event recording enabled that you may choose such event from event list and perform a playback. You must see a menu that look like Figure 134 Search Menu seen below. Figure 140 Search Menu Then you must click icon marked “event” to see below Figure 135 Calendar Search GUI. Then you will see below GUI screen page.
Chapter 15. Search Operation 3. Event Search Figure 142 Populated List Pane As you can see only if you conduct search will it show the list item and as shown on figure above there are 161 pages available for example above. You may have different result. You need to also highlight the type of event that need to appear on list pane by selecting the event. Selected events will show from gray coloration to Blue for Motion, Red for Sensor, Pink for Video Loss as shown below.
Chapter 15. Search Operation 4. Date and Time Search 4. Date and Time Search If you know exact time of search that you want to perform you may use the date and time search. Date and time figure can be changed on screen below by selecting month, day, year, hour, minute then second. Figure 144 Date and time search Then press on search to directly playback on time you desire.
Chapter 15. Search Operation 5. Playback Control Menu Bar 5. Playback Control Menu Bar Below you see the actual playback via the 16 channel DVR. Even though there are 16 cameras recording on motion only certain camera appear. Cameras that show video images are those that have recording for that particular time. On a event recording (Motion, Sensor) there will some time slot where there be no recording due to the fact that it did not trigger the event.
Chapter 15. Search Operation 5. Playback Control Menu Bar Figure 147 Speed Control Play and Pause operation Figure 148 Play Control Play and pause by mouse operation is simply clicking desired location to obtain the result. However for frontal keypad and remote controller you must pres enter key to obtain the result for play and pause. Fast Play, Rewind Operation You may use fast forward option with mouse by pressing doubled arrow mark. Or press right directional key.
Chapter 15. Search Operation 5. Playback Control Menu Bar Also you may do the same with reverse play and fast play backwards by operating it with mouse on Speed Control, or key pad. Figure 150 Rewind and Fast Rewind. They are selectable by 1X, 2X, 4X, 8X, MAX forward and backwards play view.
Chapter 15. Search Operation 5. Playback Control Menu Bar Mouse Only Operation Some operations like the 2nd group of Playback Controls are fully functional only for the mouse operation. Some operations are available with key controls but not all will operate the same way because with key controls the full Playback Controls are not available. Figure 151 View and Audio control for playback Forward and backward 5 minute interval is only available via the mouse operation.
Chapter 15. Search Operation 5. Playback Control Menu Bar However only the max view in case of 16 channel DVR between 1 and 16 channel view, in case of 9 channel DVR between 1 and 9 channel or in case of 4 channel DVR 1 and 4 channel view will be available. With using mouse on view control you may have many option of view as shown below.
Chapter 15. Search Operation 5. Playback Control Menu Bar Audio options by default shows audio level 50% volume with second click you will be able to mute the audio. By moving the level adjust bar you are able to control the volume level. Quick Backup During Playback While playing the video back you do not have to exit the playback view to conduct a quick backup to media of your choice.
Chapter 15. Search Operation 5. Playback Control Menu Bar After if you press backup button one more time you will now see the Quick Backup GUI to perform a backup operation. What Mark In function does is that from when you 1st press the backup button or mouse equivalent operation, DVR actually marks that exact time for Quick Backup GUI to start backup operation. Figure 156 Quick Backup on Playback So in Figure 156 Quick Backup on Playback, Mark In was performed at 2011-Dec.
Chapter 16. Backup Operation 1. Calendar Backup Chapter 16. Backup Operation Backup is the function to archive the recorded video to a storage device such as an extended HDD or USB drive. If an ODD is built-in, it’s available to back up the files to the ODD as well. ☞ Note When you back up with the external HDD, please use the external HDD supplied the power from outside. The disk for backup should be formatted with FAT32.
Chapter 16. Backup Operation Select the camera to back up. (Not select) (Select) Select the date Select the date to back up. Select the disk Select the disk to back up. • Main disk: Back up through the disk used as a main disk • Mirror disk : Back up through the disk set as a mirror disk Select the hour Select the hour to back up Page 162 1.
Chapter 16. Backup Operation 1. Calendar Backup Select the minute Select the minute to back up Set the backup start time Select the start time and then click the tap in the left side to set like the picture below. Select the backup completion time Select the completion time and then click the tap in the right side to set like the picture below And then press Next.
Chapter 16. Backup Operation 1. Calendar Backup ☞ Note Above time setting is applied only when the backup date and hour is same. If the backup date and hour is different, set the start time first by setting date, hour and minute and then set the end time. ▶ Select the backup option You can select the following options for backup. • Device : Select USB when you back up through USB port. And Select CD/ DVD-RW when you back up with CD/DVD-RW. • Backup Range : Display the selected backup time.
Chapter 16. Backup Operation 1. Calendar Backup • Option : Select -Audio : Select when you back up by adding audio signal -Backup Viewer : Select when you back up by adding a backup viewer program Backup Size You can check the selected size to back up and the size of storage device. If the selected data is over the size of storage device, you have to set the backup time again.
Chapter 16. Backup Operation 1. Calendar Backup Display Backup Completed Once the “Backup Completed” message is popped up, you may detach the storage device from the USB port.
Chapter 16. Backup Operation 2. Backup Viewer 2. Backup Viewer You can play the backup files with the viewer program below. Click to run the viewer program.
Chapter 16. Backup Operation 2. Backup Viewer Playback Fast forward Show the file list Switch to four split mode Switch to nine split mode Switch to 16 split mode Capture the image Control the Volume Select the channel ▶ AVI conversion You can convert the backup file into AVI format file. Click the Start tap to set the start time. Click the End tap to set the end time. Click the AVI tap to start the conversion.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 1. iPhone Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 1. iPhone iPhone Application Installation 1. Access the “App Store” from your iPhone or iTunes application. 2. Search for “MPRMS”. 3. Choose to download and install the application (there is no charge to use our MPRMS application). 4. After the installation is complete, launch the MPRMS application from your iPhone.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 1. iPhone Enter the “Reg Name” (Registration Name). This can be any name to identify the specified DVR. Make sure there are NO SPACES in the Reg. Name. Select the DVR Model: H.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 1. iPhone MPEG4 DVRs’ = FDS-110 MJPEG DVRs’ = MJPEG Enter the login information of the DVR. The login information MUST MATCH the login information on the DVR.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 1. iPhone DVR ID: Enter the User ID for accessing the DVR. Password: Enter the password for accessing the DVR. Enter the DVR IP Address & Port Number (You can also enter the domain name address here) DDNS Use Please disregard this configuration option if you are using DVR within the United States.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 1.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications “CH SELECT” to select camera number. PTZ : select when controlling pan-tilt The screen displays only video excluding time, resolution and the name of channel. The feature is designed to transmit still photo in certain intervals when video streaming is interrupted due to network load. ☞See full screen : If you set aside iPhone, it switches into full screen.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 1. iPhone [1] Select Date/Time After selecting a date, select “SEARCH”.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications Pause Play Switch to Live Page 176 1.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 1. iPhone Controlling Relay-Out from iPhone Relay can be controlled remotely.. Time selection : Set the duration time of alarm output Off : Alarm off Infinity : Keep the alarm output continued PTZ control from iPhone PTZ control is available on iPhone.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications (1) Select (2) Cancel (3) Automatic camera focus (4) Call the PTZ menu (5) Direction button (6) Camera focus control (7) Camera zoom control (8) Select the channel (9) Relay out button (A user can set relay out) (10) Select the PTZ menu (11) OSD display On/Off button for live screen Page 178 1.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 2. Android Phone 2. Android Phone Program Installation for Android To install the program on the Phone, execute the ‘MARKET’ program and download the ‘MPRMS’ to install. If the installation is completed, you will see the ‘MPRMS’ icon on the main SCREEN. (1) (2) (3) Application Execution for Android Select “MPRMS” to execute the program.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications (Select the icon) (Executed Program) Register the product information for Android Register the product information for remote monitoring. [1] Register Select “Add” to start the registration. [2] Enter the registration information Page 180 2.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications (1) (2) 2. Android Phone (3) (1) Enter the name, Product ID(User) and Password. Name : Enter any name you want. User : Enter the “User ID” registered to the DVR. Password : Enter the “Password” registered to the DVR. (Note : “Menu” → “System” → “Password) IP : This setting is only for static IP users. (2) After selecting “DDNS use”, enter the “Password, IP and Port”.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 2. Android Phone Select to edit the registered info. Select to delete the registered info. Close TOOL menu (As a dual function, it ends the connection) Remote connection for Android Select the registered list for connection. Once you click the registered device, it shows the brief information like the 1st picture below. If you click the red-colored background, detailed info. appears like the 2nd picture. Click OK to execute the monitoring program.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications (Select the list) 2. Android Phone (Detailed info.) Live view on Android It shows the currently monitored images with real-time. (1) Numeric Button : Press a numeric button to select a channel. (2) 1 frame: When selected, it transmits a still image with the certain interval in case the video streaming is interrupted due to the network load (3) Show OSD: Select to display the info. such as channel name, date, time and event, etc.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 2. Android Phone Go back to the previous step or close the monitoring program Move to live mode (Channel change, 1 Frame and OSD display is available) Go to PTZ mode Go to PTZ preset mode Go to search mode Go to alarm mode See the registered info. PTZ control for Android You can control the PTZ camera remotely.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications (Select PTZ mode) 2. Android Phone (PTZ mode screen) (1) Go to PTZ mode Select the PTZ connected channel and click the PTZ button. (2) How to control PTZ The PTZ camera moves to the selected direction. Zoom in/ out Focus adjustment Touring operates according to the previously registered ‘Preset’ number IRIS Open/ Close.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 2. Android Phone Auto Focus OK button for PTZ OSD menu Cancel or the upper menu on PTZ OSD menu PTZ Preset for Android You can set the movement of PTZ camera previously and make the automatic PTZ movement. (Select preset mode) (Preset mode screen) (1) How to go to PTZ mode Select the PTZ connected channel and click the Preset button. (2) How to operate Preset • Move: If you select “Move” and press a number, then the camera moves.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 2. Android Phone Search on Android (1. Select the search mode) (2. Select “Time Search”) (3. Select the date and time) (1) Select the search mode (2) Select “Time Search”: Select “Time Search” to enter the search conditions. (Note: Select “To Live” to return to the live mode during the search.) (3) Enter the date and time: Select the date and time and click “Start Search” for search.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications Relay Out for Android Relay can be controlled remotely. (1) Relay : Select On or Off (2) Number : Select the relay number. (3) Time : Select the duration time. (4) Execute : Make the alarm output work Page 188 2.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 2. Android Phone Information display option on Android It shows the information of current connection. (Select info) (Display the connection info ) [Display Info] Below is the example for an explanation. • IP : 61.250.157.37 : 2000 Via DDNS ← Connected IP information. • MODEL : 16CH(63,xxx xxx:0) ← 16Ch model • Webcode : H6F6057200001394 ← Product ID(Webcode). • F/W : 84, N/W:21 ← F/W and network version. • VSTD : NTSC ← VIDEO standard.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 2. Android Phone End the connection for Android (Select the back button) (Select the Yes button) There are several ways to finish the program. 1. If you click ‘BACK’, it asks like “Do you want to disconnect?” Then, you may click Yes. 2. Or you may just press close button on the phone.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 3. Windows Mobile 3. Windows Mobile Install the program to Windows Mobile Copy the program, MPRMS and save it to the mobile phone. Execute the program for Windows Mobile After save the program into the any folder, you can see the “MPRMS_Setup.cab” file as below picture. ☞ Please refer to the user’s manual of mobile phone how to copy and save the application program. Execute the “MPRMS_Setup.CAB” file then “MPRMS” icon will be created on the screen.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 3. Windows Mobile You can see the icon of “MPRMS”. Register the Product Information on Windows Mobile For mobile viewing, you must register the network information of the DVR. As for the network setting of DVR, please refer to the user’s manual of DVR. [1] Register Click the “Add DVR” to register a new DVR. [2] Fill in the required information.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 3. Windows Mobile Enter info. like the picture above. • • • • NAME : Input any name you want. ID : Enter the DVR’s login ID. PASS : Enter the DVR’s login password. MODEL : Select the spec. of the model among H.264, MPEG-4 and MJPEG. [3] Enter DDNS info. DDNS setting is for a Dynamic IP user and should be entered as follows. • Use DDNS : Select if you are a dynamic IP user.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 3. Windows Mobile • ADDR : Keep the default value of the DDNS server address (Default: www.adtcapscctv.net) • PORT : The port value will be changed automatically. Keep the value as it is. • SAVE : Save the info. [4] Static IP User • Use STATIC : Select if you are a static IP user. • ADDR : Enter the static IP address registered in the DVR • PORT : Enter PORT registered in the DVR.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 3. Windows Mobile • Connect : Click the “Connect” to see the video. • Info Setup : To change the DVR information, click the “Info Setup”. • 1 Only : When selected, it transmits a still image with the certain interval in case the video streaming is interrupted due to the network load. [2] Disconnect • Disconnect : If you want to disconnect, click it. [3] Change the channel ㆍ CH : Click the “▼” to change the channel.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 3. Windows Mobile To connect the other DVR, click the “DVR” and select the registered DVR in the “DEVICE”. After selecting the DVR, click the “Connect” to see the video. Search on Windows Mobile To play the recorded image, select “Search” then click “Rec Info Req” to set the date and time for searching. After setting the data and time, click “START” to play.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 3. Windows Mobile PTZ Control for Windows Mobile Click “Pan Tilt” to control the PTZ camera. Press the direction button to move the camera position. [NOTE : In order to stop moving, user must press the “STOP” button.+ • Left : Move to the left • Right : Move to the right. • Up : Move to the upper. • Down : Move to the down. • STOP : Stop the movement. • Normal/Invert : Change the direction.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 3. Windows Mobile Preset You can save the camera location previously and then send the camera to move to a specified preposition. • P1~P16 : Select numbers to save • MOVE / SET ◎ MOVE : After selecting a number among from P1~P16, press “SEND” to move the camera to the specified pre-position. ◎ SET : After selecting a number among from P1~P16, press “SEND” to set the location of camera.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 3. Windows Mobile Remote Alarm Control for Windows Mobile Click “Alarm” to control alarm output. • Select a number (1~16) : Relay out port. (Default : 1) • Time : Set the duration time. • ON/OFF : Press to start or stop. (Example : If the duration time is set with 5 sec., the alarm output lasts for 5 seconds when you set it ON.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 4. Internet Explorer Version 7 and later 4. Internet Explorer Version 7 and later The monitoring by the web browser is available as the web server is built in the DVR. Initial Connection If you have actual TCP IP address of the DVR you my input them directly into Internet Explorer or you may use the DDNS IP as indicated below. Please check the network and port forwarding setup before starting the connection. [1] Visit http://www.ddnsip.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 4. Internet Explorer Version 7 and later It takes around 10 to 15 minutes to get the service after the registration. So, please try the connection 10 to 15 minutes later. [2] How to connect Run the web browser on PC screen and enter http://soon.ddnsip.net to connect. In the first connection, install “ActiveX”. If the ActiveX is installed, then DVR IP and DVR Port is set as a default value by itself.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 4. Internet Explorer Version 7 and later Display Configuration (1) Display area : Whenever you click, the selected channel or split screen is displayed. (2) DVR Name: Enter any name you want. When you reconnect the DVR in the same pc, the name is saved.) (3) DVR IP : The IP address registered to the DVR automatically is displayed. (4) DVR PORT : The port registered to the DVR is automatically displayed.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 4. Internet Explorer Version 7 and later (9) BACKUP : It’s available to back up the live or playback video. • Directory : Selects the folder to save. • File name : Enter the file name to save. • Channel: Select the channel to back up. (10) JPG : Capture the current picture with jpg file and show the saved folder with popup message. (11) BMP : Capture the current picture with BMP file and show the saved folder with popup message.
Chapter 17. Mobile and Remote Client Applications 4. Internet Explorer Version 7 and later (19) SPEED : Control the PTZ speed (20) AUDIO : Select the audio channel to listen (21) GDI : Display the video with GDI type (It increases the system load and it’s recommended for the PC built-in the VGA card of high spec. (22) RGB : It displays the pictures with the graphic card accelerator. It can decrease the system load but the picture quality is varied depending on the graphic card.
Index 10-way terminal block, 17, 20, 27 16 Channel DVR Storage Reference, 97 2CIF, 17, 18, 91, 92, 96 352X240. See CIF 352X288. See CIF 4 Channel DVR Storage Reference, 95 704X240. See 2CIF 704X288. See 2CIF 704X480. See D1 704X576. See D1 9 Channel DVR Storage Reference, 96 9 pole D-Type male connector. See RS-232 Acronym Definition AGC, 122 BNC, 23 CMS, 105 DDNS, 107 DHCP, 51 DMZ, 52 D-sub, 21, 24 DTE, 32 DVR, 10 GUI, 68 HDD, 14 IP, 106 ISP, 51 LED, 14 MAC Address, 72 PGM, 31 PRMS, 105 S.M.A.R.T.
De-Interlacing, 158 DHCP, 17, 33, 34, 51, 106, 107, 108 Dimension, 18 Directional Button, 36 DMZ, 52, 113 dry contact, 29, 30 dry sensors, 31 Dual Stream, 108, 121 DVR ID, 70, 172 EIA/TIA E568B, 33 email notification, 110, 120 Email Notification, 120 email server, 110 EMERGENCY, 38 Emergency Lock, 47, 90 Error List, 77 Ethernet Pin Configuration, 33 Ethernet port, 20, 32 Ethernet port details, 32 event recording, 98, 100, 151, 154 Event Recording, 49, 98 EVENT RECORDING, 49, 98 F/W Version, 72 Factory Reset
QUAD, 36, 38 Quick Backup, 160 Recording Frame Speed, 17 Recording Resolution, 17 Rewind, 18, 36, 155, 156 right and left field, 158 Right mouse click, 43 RJ-45 port.
