Operating Instructions Digital Video Recorder Models: DPR-2016/500D
Safety instructions EMC class ► This video recorder (DVR) is a class A device in accordance with EN 55022. ► This device may cause interference to other equipment in domestic use. In such cases the persons operating the DVR are required to provide appropriate countermeasures, for which they themselves bear the cost. Importance of these Operating Instructions ► Please read the safety instructions and the other information contained in the Operating Instructions before connecting up and operating the DVR.
Table of contents Overview 7 Package contents 7 Basic functions 7 Features 7 Requirements for operation 7 Control options 7 Connections on the rear 8 Front panel controls 10 Key to controls 12 Function buttons 12 PTZ camera functions 12 Playback functions 12 Remote control functions 13 Playback functions 13 Menu overview 14 Accessing the menus 16 Accessing the Display menu 16 Accessing the PTZ menu 16 Accessing the Setup menu 17 Accessing the Search menu 17 Getting st
Table of contents Menu descriptions – Setup menu 35 System – Information 36 System – Date/Time 37 System – Storage 38 System – User 40 System – Shutdown 41 System – Log out user1...
Overview Package contents ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Digital video recorder (DVR) Mains power cord Operating instructions RAS (Remote Administration System) software on CD Operating instructions for RAS software on paper and CD Mounting kit for cabinet installation Screws for attaching SCSI Connector Mounting screws for installation of hard disk drives Infrared remote control Key for hard disk drive rack Basic functions ● ● ● ● Record video images using multiple cameras Event-based recording start Video playbac
Connections on the rear Note: Connections optionally for NTSC or PAL operation.
Connections on the rear (continued) No. Designation Functions/connections Example devices 1 VIDEO IN 1-16 Max. 16 video channels Cameras 2 LOOP 1-16 Max. 16 loop-through video channels Cameras 3 AUDIO IN 1-16 Max. 16 Audio inputs Microphone 4 AUDIO OUT Audio output Amplifier, speakers 5 SPOT1 - SPOT4 Max.
Front panel controls The following diagram and table set out the controls on the front panel of the DVR: 1 2 4 5 17 10 6 7 8 16 15 9 14 10 1 12 11 DPR-2016/500D
Front panel controls (continued) No.
Key to controls Function buttons Element Function On/Off Triplex On/Off Audio Defining bookmarks in Search menu by pressing and holding button Copying recordings in Search menu by pressing and holding down button Freeze On/Off Change display mode Sequence On/Off PTZ camera functions On/Off Zoom On/Off Spot monitor assignments PTZ camera functions Element Function Zoom in Zoom in Close-up Wide-angle Save preset Load preset Playback functions Element Function Start/pause playback ● Select Search/Play fun
Remote control functions The following diagram and table set out the functions on the remote control: Select System ID ID SPOT 12 11 1 2 3 4 DISPLAY SEQUENCE FREEZE ALARM 1 2 CAMERA 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 13 14 TRIPLEX AUDIO FOCUS Designation Function 1 SPOT 1 - 4 Spot monitor assignments 2 2 BOOK MARK CLIP COPY 4 SET 10 No.
Menu overview The following illustration shows the structure of the complete menu tree that is accessible using the mouse control: Display Camera 1. CAM1 2. CAM2 3. CAM3 Screen Format PIP 2x2 3x4 3x3 2x8 1x12 4x4 Previous Group Next Group Edit Group Sequence Freeze Zoom Audio... PTZ... Spot Monitor... 14 Left-Top Left-Bottom Right-Top Right-Bottom Size 1/16 Size 1/9 Camera Spot Monitor... Exit Group Edit Speed Auto Pan Tour Pattern Device Menu Light Pump Wiper Power Aux.
Menu overview (continued) The following illustration shows the structure of the complete menu tree that is accessible using the mouse control: Setup Menu... Triplex Search System Information Date/Time Storage User Shutdown... Log out user1...
Accessing the menus Accessing the Display menu Requirement: ● The current camera image is shown in full image or quad image. Step Action 1 Open Display menu...
Accessing the menus, continued Accessing the Setup menu Requirement: ● The current camera image is shown in full image or quad image. Step 1 2 Key sequence/menu path Action Access using Open Setup menu... Device Result: Prompt for user name and password. Remote Control MENU Mouse Setup Menu... Log in as user. User name: admin Password: (blank) Note: Use default access data only for first-time access.
Getting started Checklist for DVR operation Step Action Menu path 1 Connect peripheral devices as per planned setup. 2 Specify menu language. Setup Menu... > System > Information 3 Adjust date and time. Setup Menu... > System > Date/Time 4 Set up user. Setup Menu... > System > User 5 Set up network and desired notification channels (optional). Setup Menu... > Network > ... 6 Register peripherals with DVR. Setup Menu... > Devices > ... 7 Set up event types and associated responses.
Getting started (continued) Switching on the DVR Requirement: ● The start-up preparations are complete. ● DVR mains plug is connected. Step Action 1 Switch on power switch. 2 Switch on monitor. Result: System starts up automatically and is ready to use. Switching off the DVR Requirement: ● You have accessed the Setup menu. Step 1 2 Action Shut down the system. Result: System shuts down automatically. Menu path Setup Menu... > System > Shutdown ...... After shutdown, switch off power switch.
Administration Saving your system setup You can save your DVR’s setup data, including its network configuration. Requirement: ● USB memory stick ● Software versions must be compatible Step Action 1 Insert a USB memory stick into one of the USB ports. 2 Export your setup. 3 Specify a file name. 4 Export your setup. Menu path Setup Menu... > System > Information > Setup > Export... Export Loading your system setup You can load your stored DVR system setup with or without its network configuration.
Administration (continued) Deleting recordings You can only delete all your recordings together. It is not possible to delete recordings from a specific time period. Step 1 Action Menu path Delete all recordings. Setup Menu... > System > Information > Clear All Data... or Setup Menu... > System > Storage > Information > Information > Using > Clear Downloading software updates You can download software updates for your DVR from a USB memory stick.
Administration (continued) Restoring factory defaults Before restoring the factory defaults, you should export your current system settings in case you need to reimport them later. (see Saving your system setup and Loading your system setup) Step Action 1 Shut down the system. 2 Switching off the DVR 3 Push a paper clip into the Reset button (on the rear of the DVR) and hold it there. 4 Switching on the DVR 5 Wait for all the LEDs to flash 5 times (about 30 seconds). 6 Withdraw the paper clip.
Administration (continued) Changing hard disk Requirements: ● At least one hard disk is installed in hard disk drive rack. ● No hard disk operation ● Key for hard disk drive rack 4 2 Step 1 Action Deselect desired hard disk. Caution: Removal without deselecting the hard disk will cause a software crash and loss of data. 2 Swing out the hard disk cover on the front of the device. 3 Unlock the hard disk using the key. 4 Open the drive rack frame and pull the hard disk out on its frame.
Administration (continued) Fitting hard disk into an empty drive rack Requirements: ● Mounting screws for installation of hard disk drives ● Suitable screwdriver ● Key for hard disk drive rack Step Action 1 Swing out the hard disk cover on the front of the device. 2 Release the empty drive using the key. 3 Open the drive rack frame and pull out the drive rack frame. 4 Insert the hard disk to be connected into the empty drive rack and secure it with the fastening screws.
Administration (continued) Mirroring of hard disks Mirroring of hard disks prevents the loss of records in the event of a hard disk defect. Requirements: ● The Digital Video Recorder has 2 or 4 hard disks installed ● The destination hard disk is identical to the source hard disk in type and memory capacity ● The source hard disk and the destination hard disk are used for records only Step Action Menu path 1 Format the source and destination hard disks for records. Setup Menu...
Administration (continued) Determining the memory requirement of a recording The amount of memory recorded video sequences will take up depends on the following factors: ● Picture quality ● number of images per second ● duration The memory requirement is calculated by this formula: Memory requirement = picture size x duration of recording x images per second Calculation example: CIF resolution (PAL): Picture quality Picture size Duration of recording Basic 2.4 kB Standard High Super High Approx.
Searching for recordings Find first stored recording Search Go to the First Find last stored recording Search Go to the Last Find recording by date and time Search Go to the Date/Time... Bookmark Search Using Bookmark Search you can search for records based on previously defined bookmarks: Search Bookmarks... Calendar search For each camera the calendar search indicates: ● the days from which there are recordings ● the time ranges of recordings on those days Search Calendar Search...
Searching for recordings (continued) Motion search The motion search function can detect movements in recordings within defined zones for one camera. 2 types of motion search are possible: ● Motion search: Search for movement in a defined zone. ● Museum search: Search for movement of a defined object. Search Motion Search... Copying recordings Recordings can be written to a CD or copied to a USB memory stick. Search 28 Clip-Copy...
Using Bookmark search Defining bookmarks Step Action Menu path 1 Find desired recordings. Search... 2 3 Open bookmark search. Result: A list of all bookmarks so far defined will be displayed. Add bookmark. Result: The new bookmark with date and time will be added to the list. Search > Bookmarks... Add Current Position Perform bookmark search Step 1 2 Action Menu path Open bookmark search. Result: A list of all bookmarks so far defined will be displayed. Search > Bookmarks...
Using calendar search Performing a calendar search Step 1 Action Menu path Open calendar search. Result: Calendar and time line are displayed. 2 Select day and time 3 Confirm input. Search Term Search > Calendar Search... Go Calendar Search...
Using event log search Performing an event log search Step 1 2 3 4 Action Menu path Open event log search. Result: The result of the last search is displayed. Define criteria. Search > Event Log Search... Option... Confirm input. Search Result: List of search results is displayed. Select desired entry from list. Search Term Event Log Search... Symbol Option...
Using text-in search Performing a text-in search Step 1 2 3 4 Action Menu path Open text-in search. Result: The result of the last search is displayed. Define text inputs. Search > Text-In Search... Option... Confirm input. Result: List of search results is displayed. Search Select desired entry from list. Search Term Text-In Search… Symbol Option...
Using motion search Performing a motion search Step Action Menu path 1 Display desired camera in single frame. Display > Camera > ... 2 Open motion search. Search > Motion Search... 3 Enter settings for motion search. Option... 4 5 Confirm input. Result: List of search results is generated. Search Select desired entry from list. Search Term Motion Search... Symbol Option...
Copying recordings Copying recordings to CD or USB memory stick Step 1 2 3 Search Term Action Menu path Find desired recordings. Note: Make a note of the data of the recordings you want to copy. Search > ... Define settings. Search > Clip-Copy... Start copying. Result: The recordings are copied. Start Clip-Copy...
Menu descriptions – Setup menu The Setup menu has the following sub-menus: System menu On the “System” menu ● the basic settings are made ● users are administered ● the system is shut down. Network menu On the “Network” menu the network settings are made.
Setup menu System – Information On the “Information” menu ● basic information is entered and displayed ● software updates are installed ● recorded data are deleted as required Setup Menu... Term System Symbol Information Meaning Site Location of DVR System ID Identifier for remote control ● The remote control and DVR must be set to the same ID. ● If the system ID in the DVR is 0, it will respond to the remote control regardless of the remote’s ID.
Setup menu (continued) System – Date/Time On the “Date/Time” menu ● time and date settings are made ● dates of public holidays are entered ● time synchronisation is configured. Setup Menu... Term System Symbol Date/Time Date/Time Meaning Date Date Format Date display format Time Time Format Time display format Time Zone Local time zone Use Daylight Saving Time Activates use of summertime Daylight Saving Time Setup Menu... Term System Symbol Date/Time Holiday Meaning No.
Setup menu (continued) System – Storage On the “Storage” menu the status and usage of the available storage media is displayed. Setup Menu...
Setup menu (continued) Format Term Symbol Meaning Use of storage medium: Record Use as Archive Not using Activating permits: Partition CD/DVD burn Format Reserves a data buffer as a separate partition. This is essential for burning CDs, and must be activated for a storage medium with „Record“ usage.
Setup menu (continued) System – User On the “User” menu the user groups and individual users are set up. Setup Menu... Term System Symbol User Meaning Group & User Group field Assignment of group access privileges Table of possible group access privileges >> Group & User Group field Set password + Group... Add a new group + User...
Setup menu (continued) System – Shutdown Setup Menu... System Shutdown... System – Log out user1... Setup Menu... System Log out user1... Network – Network On the “Network” menu all settings required to ensure network access are made. Setup Menu... Term Network Symbol Network Network Meaning Transmission bandwidth: Transfer Speed (bps) bits per second (ips) images per second Quality of picture transmission via network (PAL): Quality Super High 14.4 kB/picture High 9.
Setup menu (continued) Setup Menu... Term Network Symbol Network LAN Meaning Type of connection to DVR: Type Manual Manual connection required input of: ● IP Address ● Gateway ● Subnet Mask DHCP Automatic assignment of IP address of DNS server ADSL (with PPPoE) Requires following input as specified by provider: ● ID ● Password Note: Use of modem must not be activated. DNS Server Address of DNS server Port Number Setup...
Setup menu (continued) Setup Menu...
Setup menu (continued) Network – Notification On the “Notification” menu the method of notification is defined. Setup Menu... Term Network Symbol Notification Meaning Enable Enables notification by e-mail SMTP Server Address of SMTP server Port Port for SMTP server Default is port 25.
Setup menu (continued) Devices – Camera On the “Camera” menu the cameras are configured. Setup Menu... Term Devices Symbol Camera Settings Meaning No. Activates the cameras Title Name of camera Visibility of recordings and camera data depending on user access privileges: Use Setup Menu...
Setup menu (continued) Devices – Alarm-Out On the “Alarm-Out” menu the alarm outputs are configured. ● “Settings” tab: The alarm outputs are configured. ● “Schedule” tab: Time slots are defined in which the alarm outputs respond in specific ways. Setup Menu... Term Devices Symbol Alarm-Out Settings Meaning No. Number of alarm output Title Name of alarm output Contact method of alarm output: Type Dwell Setup Menu...
Setup menu (continued) Devices – Display On the “Display” menu the mode of on-screen display is configured. ● “OSD” tab: Specify what additional information is displayed on-screen. ● “Main Monitor” tab: Specify how the camera images are displayed on the main monitor. ● “Spot Monitor” tab: Specify which cameras are displayed on the spot monitors. Setup Menu...
Setup menu (continued) Setup Menu... Term Devices Symbol Display Main Monitor Meaning Modes of sequences in multiple playback: Mode Full Sequence All cameras are switched through sequentially. Cameo Sequence Only the image at the bottom right is switched through; cameras in „Covert“ mode are not displayed to users without „Covert“ access. Interval Time interval between picture refresh Event Monitoring On Displays image of relevant camera in full-screen mode when an event occurs Setup Menu...
Setup menu (continued) Record – Record On the “Record” menu the basic settings for recordings and their quality are made. Setup Menu...
Setup menu (continued) Record – Schedule On the “Schedule” menu the schedule for recording is defined. Setup Menu... Record Term Symbol Schedule On Schedule Meaning Enables schedule entries Note: A recording is made only if schedule entries are enabled. Otherwise only panic recording is possible. No.
Setup menu (continued) Record – Pre-Event On the “Pre-Event” menu the settings for recording prior to the event are made. Setup Menu... Term Record Symbol Pre-Event Meaning No. Activates the cameras ips Number of recorded images per second prior to the event Quality Picture quality of the recorded images prior to the event Resolution Quality of recorded images Recording time prior to the event Dwell DPR-2016/500D Note: The pre-event recording memory capacity is limited.
Setup menu (continued) Record – Archive On the “Archive” menu the schedules and settings for archiving are entered. Setup Menu...
Setup menu (continued) Event – Alarm-In On the “Alarm-In” menu the alarm inputs and responses to events are configured. Setup Menu... Term Event Symbol Alarm-In Settings Meaning No. Enables the alarm inputs Title Name of alarm input Contact method of alarm input: Type Term Normally Open NC Normally Closed Select alarm input for which the function of panic recording should be activated Panic Record Setup Menu... NO Event Symbol Alarm-In Actions 1 Meaning No.
Setup menu (continued) Setup Menu... Term Event Symbol Alarm-In Actions 2 Meaning No.
Setup menu (continued) Event – Motion Detection On the “Motion Detection” menu the motion-sensitive zones are defined and responses to events configured. Setup Menu... Term No.
Setup menu (continued) Setup Menu... Term Event Symbol Motion Detection Actions 1 Meaning No. Number of alarm input Record Assignment of cameras to record in event of alarm These cameras must be in “Event” or “Time and Event” mode within the time slot: Setup Menu... > Record > Schedule Assign and enable ● alarm outputs ● internal beep by DVR Alarm-Out These alarm outputs and the internal beep must be enabled within the time slot: Setup Menu...
Setup menu (continued) Event – Object Detection On the "Object Detection“ menu the motion-sensitive zones are defined and responses to events configured. Setup Menu... Term No.
Setup menu (continued) Setup Menu... Term Event Symbol Object Detection Actions 1 Meaning No. Number of alarm input Record Assignment of cameras to record in event of alarm These cameras must be in “Event” or “Time and Event” mode within the time slot: Setup Menu... > Record > Schedule Assign and enable ● alarm outputs ● internal beep by DVR Alarm-Out These alarm outputs and the internal beep must be enabled within the time slot: Setup Menu...
Setup menu (continued) Event – Video Loss The “Video Loss” menu allows configuration of checking for loss of signal and the responses to events. Setup Menu... Term Event Symbol Video Loss Settings Meaning No. Number of camera Status View Activates the status display Setup Menu... Term Event Symbol Video Loss Actions 1 Meaning No.
Setup menu (continued) Setup Menu... Term Event Symbol Video Loss Actions 2 Meaning No.
Setup menu (continued) Event – Video Blind The “Video Blind” menu allows configuration of checking for covert cameras and the responses to events. Setup Menu... Term No. Event Symbol Video Blind Settings Meaning Number of covert camera Sensitivity of check as to whether camera is covert Sensitivity 1 Not very sensitive 100 very sensitive Activation Time of check as to whether camera is covert Activation Time Don't Use xx min.
Setup menu (continued) Setup Menu... Term Event Symbol Video Blind Actions 1 Meaning No. Number of covert camera Record Assignment of cameras to record in event of alarm These cameras must be in “Event” or “Time and Event” mode within the time slot: Setup Menu... > Record > Schedule Assign and enable ● alarm outputs ● internal beep by DVR Alarm-Out These alarm outputs and the internal beep must be enabled within the time slot: Setup Menu...
Setup menu (continued) Event – Text-In On the “Text-In” menu the text input device is defined and the responses to text input are configured. Setup Menu... Term Event Symbol Text-In Settings Meaning No. Number of text input device Setup Configuration of text input >> Title Name of text input Setup Term Port Symbol Meaning Interface Setting as specified by manufacturer of text input device (ATM, cash-till etc.
Setup menu (continued) Setup Menu... Term Event Symbol Text-In Actions 1 Meaning No. Number of alarm input Record Assignment of cameras to record in event of alarm These cameras must be in “Event” or “Time and Event” mode within the time slot: Setup Menu... > Record > Schedule Assign and enable ● alarm outputs ● internal beep by DVR Alarm-Out These alarm outputs and the internal beep must be enabled within the time slot: Setup Menu...
Setup menu (continued) Event – System Event On the “System Event” menu the self-diagnostics and corresponding messages are configured.. Setup Menu... Term Event Symbol System Event Health Check Meaning System System self-diagnostics interval Check Recording Setup... . Configuration of schedule >> Check Alarm-In Interval for checking Alarm Inputs Setup… Term Symbol Meaning Schedule On Enables schedule entries No.
Setup menu (continued) Setup Menu... Term Event Symbol System Event Actions Meaning Events (based on checks): Event Alarm-Out System System check failed Panic Record Panic recording in progress Check Recording Recording check failed Check Alarm-In Check of alarm inputs failed Disk Almost Full Preset limit value for hard disk capacity reached Disk Full Hard disk full Disk Bad Preset limit value for number of bad sectors reached Disk Temperature Preset temperature limit reached Disk S.
Setup menu (continued) Event – Event Status The “Event Status” menu indicates the status of all possible events: ● Grey text: Event detection not enabled ● White text: Event detection enabled ● Flashing border: Message – acute event for 5 sec ● Yellow field: Pending event Setup Menu...
WebGuard – WebWatch controls The following diagram and table set out the functions on the Web Watch: 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 No.
WebGuard – WebSearch controls The following diagram and table set out the functions on the Web Search: 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 No.
Using WebGuard WebGuard permits the following, using an Internet connection ● View current video images ● Search and view recorded records Requirements: ● The Internet connection is set up and the WebGuard service is activated. ● A PC with Internet access to the DVR must be available. ● Internet Explorer must be installed on the PC. Using WebGuard Step Action 1 Ask your System Administrator about the current access data. 2 Start Internet Explorer. Enter the access data in the address line, e.g.: 192.
Specifications DPR-2016 Model DPR-2016/500D EDP No.
Specifications DPR-2016 (continued) Model DPR-2016/500D Recording speed 400 field image per sec at CIF/2CIF resolution (352 x 288 / 704 x 288 pixels/PAL), 200 field image per sec at 4CIF resolution (704 x 576 pixels/PAL) Picture size Basic: 6.7/8 kB; Standard: 15/18 kB; High: 30/36 kB; Very high: 66.7/80 kB (NTSC/PAL).
Accessories EDP No.
Supported PTZ cameras Manufacturer Designation Manufacturer Designation Costar CDC 2500 Ademco Video Orbiter Microsphere Dyna Color CDC2400 SysMania ORX_1000 Chilsung CRD-J6416 Linlin PIH-717 Fine CRR-1660s ELMO PTC-200C/CVAS Pelco D-log ELMO PTC-250C Dennard Dennard2060 Pacom Pacom 2036 Tokina DMP-1223 Dongyang Power Controller Dongyang Unitech DRX-500 Sungjin Receiver/MPU Dongyang DY-255RXC Costar SIC722V Sensormatic Delta Dome II/Ultra IV Samsung Techwin SPD 160
Index A Accessories 73 Alarm Configuring inputs 53 Configuring outputs 46 Connecting inputs 8 Connecting outputs 8 Motion Detection 56 Object Detection 58 Resetting 10 Setting schedule for outputs 46 Setting signal duration 46 Video Blind 62 Video Loss 59 Ambient conditions 3, 72 Archiving Configuring 52 Memory requirement 26, 52 Setting schedule 52 Assigning cameras Alarm-In 53 Motion Detection 55, 56 Object Detection 57, 58 Text-In 64 Video Blind 61 Video Loss 59 Assigning PTZ cameras Alarm-In 54 Motion D
Index (continued) Event Configuring a pre-event 51 Configuring Object Detection 57 Configuring responses 53 Defining motion-sensitive zones 55 Displaying status 67 Setting recording time 49 System events 65 Text input 63 Video Blind 61 Video Loss 59 Event log 31 F Monitor Configuring display 47 Configuring display sequence 48 Connecting 8 Motion search 33 N Network configuration 41 Network settings DVRNS 43 LAN 42 P Getting started Video recorder 3, 18 Package contents 7 PANIC 10, 49 PTZ-menu Access 1
Index (continued) Search-menu Access 17 Setting a password 40 Setting automatic overwrite 49 Setting bookmarks 29 Setting menu language 36 Setting recording quality 49 Setting system ID for remote control 36 Setting the duration of records in an event occurrence 49 Setting up a concealed camera 21, 45 Setting up Notification 44 Setting up user groups 40 Setting up users 40 Setup menu Access 17 Menu descriptions 35 Shutdown 19 Software updates 21 Software version 36 Specifications 71 Specifying public holida
Notes on disposal Correct disposal of this DVR WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Applicable in the member states of the European Union and other European countries with a separate collection system The marking on the DVR and on the documentation stipulates that it must not be thrown away in normal domestic waste at the end of its useful life.
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