DIGITAL RECORDER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL MODEL DX-TL2500U THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IS IMPORTANT TO YOU. PLEASE READ IT BEFORE USING YOUR DIGITAL RECORDER.
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Important safeguards PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR RECORDER AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE RECORDER. 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
16. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 17. Damage requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: (a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. (b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
Caution and care HEAVY OBJECTS SHOULD NEVER BE PLACED ON THE UNIT (E.G., TV) NEVER TOUCH OR INSERT ANY OBJECT INSIDE THE UNIT Touching the inside of the cabinet or inserting foreign objects of any kind not only creates a safety hazard but can also cause extensive damage. PROTECT THE POWER CORD Damage to the power cord may cause fire or shock hazard. If the mains cord is damaged, switch off the mains outlet and carefully unplug the cord by holding the mains plug.
WARNING: The supplied power cord is used for 120V only. Never connect to any outlet or power supply having a different voltage or frequency. There may be cases when the unit’s built-in MOTION DETECTION function does not operate properly due to external condition or video input signal or other factors. The user will not be indemnified for problems (e.g., recording failure or playback failure) that occur with either the unit or a connected device during operation.
Features Built-in duplex 16 channel multiplexer • The screen mode can be switched on the monitor such as single screen, split4, split9 and split16 screen and sequential screen, split4 sequential screen and split9 sequential screen. ( see page 41) • The unit is equipped with the 2 type-output connector to display the different mode split screen on the each of different monitors. ( see page 42) • Convenient simultaneous recording-playback function.
Ease of use • Auto set-up By selecting only the recording period of 24, 96 or 168 hrs. and 14 or 30 days, the unit assigns automatically recording interval and picture grade for all channels and other menu settings are set to the default. ( see pages 21, 22) • Wired Remote Controller (Optional) Using the Wired Remote Controller all menu can be set. Also, some dome cameras can be controlled by the Remote Controller. PTZ camera control • Up to 16 dome cameras can be connected to the unit.
Contents Important safeguards ........................................... 4,5 Caution and care ................................................... 6,7 Features ................................................................. 8,9 Contents ............................................................. 10,11 Flowchart ........................................................... 12,13 Flowchart for connection and settings ......................... 12,13 Major operations and their functions ..............
ALARM NOTIFICATION SETTING ................... 60,61 CAMERA CONTROL ........................................................ 61 INFORMATION/SERVICE ........................................... 61-63 HDD INFORMATION/ARCHIVE/COPY INFORMATION/CFC INFORMATION ....... 61,62 WARNING LOG LIST .................................................. 62 RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS ............................. 63 DATA CLEAR .............................................................. 63 PASSWORD ...........................
Flowchart ■ Flowchart for connection and settings Installation example : This is an example operational flowchart of the following : making connections at the rear of the terminal ; setting HDD mode to PARTITION ; making default settings ; making an Alarm recording with Timer mode ; searching recorded data with ALARM LIST SEARCH ; using playback, and copying to a Compact Flash Card. Connection to the terminals on the back • Connection to the terminals on the back.
Changing the multiplexer function • Changing the split4 , split9 and split16 screen settings. See “■ SPLIT4 SCREEN SETTING”, page 42, “■ SPLIT9 SCREEN SETTING”, page 43 and “■ SPLIT16 SCREEN SETTING”, page 43. • Changing the sequence setting. See “■ SEQUENCE SETTING”, pages 43, 44. Setting other various functions • Changing the display mode. See “■ CLOCK LOCATION SETTING”, page 37 and “■ DUPLEX MODE DISPLAY”, page 39. • Setting the camera title/memo.
Major operations and their functions ■ Front View 1 3 2 4 CLEAR/ DIGITAL RECORDER DX-TL2500 REW SPLIT/ SEQUENCE 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 5 6 7 ENTER/ FF REC/STOP ARCHIVE ZOOM OUTPUT B TIMER PRE ALARM 8 9 10 M-DET EMERGENCY ACCESS COM LOCK 0 11 12 13 14 15 16 1. ZOOM button Pressing this button once during single screen display, the screen is magnified by 100%.
■ Front View (Inside of the door) 17 18 19 20 21 22 ENTER/ CLEAR/ DIGITAL RECORDER DX-TL2500 FF REW SPLIT/ SEQUENCE 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 REC/STOP ARCHIVE ZOOM OUTPUT B TIMER PRE ALARM M-DET EMERGENCY ACCESS COM LOCK 0 POWER TIMER VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COMPACT FLASH WARNING RESET SET UP SEARCH CFC OUTPUT A 23 24 25 26 27 17. WARNING RESET button This button is used to clear on-screen warning display data. 18. SET UP button Press this button to display the menu.
Major operations and their functions (continued) ■ Front View (Inside of the door) (continued) 17 18 19 20 21 22 ENTER/ CLEAR/ DIGITAL RECORDER DX-TL2500 FF REW SPLIT/ SEQUENCE 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 REC/STOP ARCHIVE ZOOM OUTPUT B TIMER PRE ALARM M-DET EMERGENCY ACCESS COM LOCK 0 POWER TIMER VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COMPACT FLASH WARNING RESET SET UP SEARCH CFC OUTPUT A 23 24 25 26 27 29. EJECT button Use this button to remove media from externally connected devices. 30.
■ Rear View 1 2 3 6 5 4 CAMERA ON MAIN OFF IN 1 OUT ~ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 IN OUT 100-240V AC IN OUTPUT A OUTPUT B AUDIO MIC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Y/C T T GND GND R R TRM TRM VIDEO REMOTE CLOCK ADJ REC EMERGENCY MODE OUT 1 MODE OUT 2 MODE OUT 3 MODE OUT 4 MODE OUT 5 CALL OUT CALL OUT GND GND MAX 30mA DC 5V OUT GND ALARM IN OUT RS-232C IN ETHERNET RESET RS-485/ RS-422 7 8 9 RECEIVE 10 11 1.
Connections ■ Connecting to CCTV camera, monitor, sensor VIDEO MONITOR To VIDEO IN or S(Y/C) IN connector of monitor A To OUTPUT A VIDEO or OUTPUT A S(Y/C) connector CAUTION When a microphone is connected to the MIC jack, the MIC jack will be given priority over the AUDIO IN connector. One of either codes should be connected. To AUDIO IN connector CAUTION Connecting a coaxial transmission camera wrong may damage the input terminal. Be careful.
Connections (continued) ■ Alarm Recording Connection ♦ Usable cables Example : The diagram below shows an example con- Connections between the unit and its peripherals are made using standard SCSI cables. nection for alarm signals corresponding to camera number 1. (In the case of ALARM SETTING of default setting.
Connections (continued) /AUTO SET UP SCSI number chart SCSI ID Number ID4 • ID5 Connected device Purpose Notes HDD #1 HDD expansion/ HDD recording Maximum recording capacity is 2TB per unit. Archive Maximum recording capacity is 130GB per unit. #1 Maximum recording capacity is 2TB per unit. Copy Maximum recording capacity is 130GB per unit. #1 Maximum recording capacity is 2TB per unit.
AUTO SET UP (continued) / Initial settings ♦ ID4•ID5 8. Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. • The screen appears. • The period of the record can be set. • Setting of AUTO RECORD SETTING ( default : “24H” ) “24H”, “48H”, “72H”, “96H”, “120H”, “144H”, “1WEEK”, “2WEEK”, “3WEEK”, “1MONTH”, “2MONTH”, “3MONTH”, “4MONTH”, “5MONTH”, “6MONTH”, “1YEAR” >>RECORDING CYCLE EXECUTE The peripheral recording device connected to ID4•ID5 can be set to HDD or Archive/Copy device.
Initial settings (continued) ♦ HDD SETTING The HDD SETTING can be set to MIRRORING (simultaneous recording to the internal HDD and peripheral recording device HDD as a pair), and PARTITION (an independent partition that can be set within the total HDD memory specifisee pages 82-84 “MIRcally for ALARM RECORDING).
Major operations and their functions (continued) ■ Rear View (continued) 1 2 3 6 5 4 CAMERA ON MAIN OFF IN 1 OUT ~ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 IN OUT 100-240V AC IN OUTPUT A OUTPUT B AUDIO MIC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Y/C T T GND GND R R TRM TRM VIDEO REMOTE CLOCK ADJ REC EMERGENCY MODE OUT 1 MODE OUT 2 MODE OUT 3 MODE OUT 4 MODE OUT 5 CALL OUT CALL OUT GND GND MAX 30mA DC 5V OUT GND ALARM IN OUT RS-232C IN ETHERNET RESET RS-485/ RS-422 7 8
Basic Operations ■ Multiplexer functions Example : Set DISPLAY MODE to “3” ( default : “1” ). Buttons on the front of the unit can be used to perform some of the multiplexer functions. ♦ Multiplexer buttons 2. SPLIT/SEQUENCE buttons 1. Camera number buttons (1 to 16) SPLIT/ SEQUENCE 16 1. Set the MAIN switch on the rear of the unit to ON. Press the POWER button on the front after the ACCESS indicator turns off. • “SETTING UP...” appears on the screen and the unit is booted.
Basic Operations (continued) ♦ Present time display
■ Basic manual recording Information on normal recording is provided bolow. Before starting recording, recording settings must be checked. After checking the settings of “HDD REPEAT REC MAIN”, “HDD REPEAT REC SUB” in the see page 53), the REC mode settings are screen ( made. Settings here are for normal recording only. For timer recording, settings must be made on the screen ( see page 50).
Basic Operations (continued) The menu screen will not be cleared even when pressing the SET UP button when the setting item is flashing. 6. Turn the JOG dial to select “0.25P” and turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. • Setting is confirmed and flashing stops. 10. Turn the SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise or press the SET UP button to return to the normal screen. 11. Press the REC/STOP button. • The REC/STOP button turns on and recording starts. 12.
3. To pause playback, press the PAUSE button. • To resume playback, press the PAUSE button again or press the PLAY button. To exit the
Basic Operations (continued) 11. When the setting is complete, turn the SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise. • The display returns to the
Menu functions ■ MENU SETTING You can set the basic settings for this unit in the MENU SETTING. Refer to pages shown below for details. During playback, recording, pre-alarm recording stand-by mode you cannot change setting of some MENUs.
Menu functions (continued) SUB MENU (1) SUB MENU (2) >>SELECTION CAMERA NUMBER 1 DETECTION MASK SETTING SENSITIVITY HIGH••<< Pages 45, 46 MAIN MENU >>TIME DATE/DISPLAY SETTINGS MPX DISPLAY SETTINGS MOTION DETECTION SETTINGS RECORD SETTINGS TIMER PROGRAM SETTINGS INITIAL SET UP/INFORMATION MEMO: & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & &
SET UP MAIN MENU >>TIME DATE/DISPLAY SETTINGS MPX DISPLAY SETTINGS MOTION DETECTION SETTINGS RECORD SETTINGS TIMER PROGRAM SETTINGS INITIAL SET UP/INFORMATION QUICK SETTINGS MEMO: SUB MENU (1) >>HDD SETTINGS AUDIO RECORDING OFF REAR TERMINAL SETTINGS COMMUNICATION PORT SETTINGS CAMERA CONTROL INFORMATION/SERVICE PASSWORD LANGUAGE SELECTION Pages 53-65 SUB MENU (2) >>HDD REPEAT REC MAIN HDD REPEAT REC SUB HDD REPEAT PLAY
Menu functions (continued) SET UP MAIN MENU >>TIME DATE/DISPLAY SETTINGS MPX DISPLAY SETTINGS MOTION DETECTION SETTINGS RECORD SETTINGS TIMER PROGRAM SETTINGS INITIAL SET UP/INFORMATION SUB MENU (1) SUB MENU (2) >>HDD SETTINGS AUDIO RECORDING OFF REAR TERMINAL SETTINGS COMMUNICATION PORT SETTINGS CAMERA CONTROL INFORMATION/SERVICE PASSWORD #3 #2 QUICK SETTINGS LANGUAGE SELECTION #3 MEMO: Pages 53-65 (2/2)
SET UP SUB MENU (1) MAIN MENU >>TIME DATE/DISPLAY SETTINGS MPX DISPLAY SETTINGS MOTION DETECTION SETTINGS RECORD SETTINGS TIMER PROGRAM SETTINGS INITIAL SET UP/INFORMATION SUB MENU (2) >>HDD SETTINGS AUDIO RECORDING OFF #3 REAR TERMINAL SETTINGS COMMUNICATION PORT SETTINGS CAMERA CONTROL INFORMATION/SERVICE PASSWORD #2 QUICK SETTINGS LANGUAGE SELECTION #3 MEMO: (1/2) >>HDD INFORMATION ARCHIVE/COPY INFORMATION CFC INFORMATION
Menu functions (continued) ■ COPY MENU MAIN MENU >>DIRECTION MAIN HDD}CFC MODE OVERWRITE TRANSFER PERIOD START•END START 01-01-2003 00:00:00 END 01-01-2003 00:00:10 EXECUTE >>DIRECTION ARC}MAIN HDD MODE OVERWRITE TRANSFER PERIOD START•END START 01-01-2003 00:00:00 END 01-01-2003 00:00:10 EXECUTE Pages 80, 81 Pages 80, 81 ■ SEARCH SELECTION MENU SEARCH SUB MENU (1) MAIN MENU SEARCH TYPE TIME DATE >>SELECTION CAMERA NUMBER ALL
■ DUPLEX MODE DISPLAY Operation conditions such as PLAYBACK, COPY, REC and ALARM REC (ALARM is displayed in red during emergency recording), etc., can be displayed on the upper or lower portions of the screen.
The multiplexer function of this unit allows the connected camera video to be displayed using SPLIT4, SPLIT9 and SPLIT16 screens. It is also possible to set the order of the camera number displayed. Basic operations of the multiplexer can also be found on see page 24.
■ The function of the SPLIT/SEQUENCE button, ZOOM button, and camera number buttons The screen of cameras with no video input signal will appear blue. Furthermore, the screen of cameras set to “OFF” for COVERT CAMERA SETTING will appear black ( see page 85).
(continued) ■ MPX DISPLAY SETTINGS Multiplexer setting of the
■ SPLIT9 SCREEN SETTING For the SPLIT9 SCREEN SETTING, 2 types of SPLIT9 screen types (a, d) can be set. 1. Press the SET UP button } } Select “OUTPUT A” (“OUTPUT B”) in the screen and turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. >>SPLIT16 ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3) ( 4 ) ( 5) ( 6 ) ( 7) ( 8 ) ( 9 ) (10 ) ( 11) ( 12 ) • The
(continued) 9-2. Display the desired item to set and turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. 2/2 SEQUENCE NUMBER TIME >>10 2S 10 11 11 2S 12 12 2S 13 13 2S 14 14 2S 15 15 2S 16 16 2S 2S SPLIT4 abcd SPLIT9 ab 2S SHUTTLE<<:BACK The screen consists of 2 pages. The second page is displayed when turning the JOG dial to move the cursor to “NEXT PAGE”, and turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. 3.
In this menu, the conditions of the motion detection function for normal recording and alarm recording, which is started when detecting motion within the video of the connected camera, are set. ■ SELECTION CAMERA NUMBER The camera for motion detection setting is selected. Each camera settings can be made seperate. >>SELECTION CAMERA NUMBER 1 DETECTION MASK SETTING SENSITIVITY HIGH••<<
(continued) ■ SENSITIVITY ■ TEST MODE The sensitivity of detection for changes in the active video data is set. The sensitivity setting is divided into the 5 levels of brightness. The set motion detection operation is tested here.
■ Settings concerning normal recording and alarm recording This unit allows per camera independent settings for normal recording and alarm recording. By this, more detailed settings are possible such as changing the recording intervals of the camera inputting the alarm signals while maintaining the normal recording settings of normal cameras. Certain settings and mode changes are limited during Alarm recording.
(continued) 1/2 Camera selection during alarm recording >>ALARM NO PPS GRADE A-PPS A-GRADE 1.875P STD 1.875P STD 1 1.875P STD 1.875P STD 2 1.875P STD 1.875P STD 3 4 1.875P STD 1.875P STD 1.875P STD 1.875P STD 5 6 1.875P STD 1.875P STD 1.875P STD 1.875P STD 7 1.875P STD 1.875P STD 8 1.875P STD 1.875P STD 9 NEXT PAGE SHUTTLE<<:BACK 2/2 ALARM NO PPS GRADE A-PPS A-GRADE >>10 1.875P STD 1.875P STD 11 1.875P STD 1.
■ ALARM REC DURATION The recording time during alarm recording can be set. ALARM SETTING RECORD SETTING >>ALARM REC DURATION MOTION DET REC 5S ALARM ARCHIVE OVERWRITE ARCHIVE MEDIA AUTO EJECT OFF OFF Setting ( default : “5S” ) “2S”, “5S”, “10S”, “15S”, “30S”, “45S”, “1M”, “2M”, “5M”, “10M”, “20M”, “30M”, “60M”, “MANUAL” “MANUAL” : Alarm recording is continued until the grounding of the ALARM IN terminals is removed.
■ TIMER PROGRAM SETTINGS Up to 3 operation patterns can be set in advance. By individually setting the camera, recording intervals and recording picture quality for normal recording/alarm recording to REC MODE A ~ D, settings can be changed instantly by simple switching selections. Before recording, accurately set the date and cursee pages rent time (for setting the date and time, 25, 26).
5. Check to see that the cursor is to the left of program number “1” and turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise twice. • The “DW” display reverses in color when the SHUTTLE ring is turned for the first time. When the ring is turned for the second time, the background turns red and flashes. 6. Turn the JOG dial to display “SPL” in “DW” and turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. • The setting is confirmed and flashing stops. 16. Turn the JOG dial to display “WED” in start day and turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
(continued) ■ HOLIDAY SETTING ■ ALARM REC DURATION Holidays throughout the year can be set in advance. The recording time for alarm recording can be set (for details concerning setting ALARM REC DURATION, see page 49). --/-- --/-- --/---/-- --/-- --/---/-- --/-- --/---/-- --/-- --/---/-- --/-- --/-- --/---/---/---/---/-- ♦ Overlapping Timer settings When Timer settings overlap, the unit will give priority to the larger (example 4 over 1) numbered program.
♦ HDD REPEAT PLAY ■ HDD SETTINGS The contents recorded on the HDD (Hard Disk Drive) can be repeatedly played back. ♦ HDD REPEAT REC MAIN/ HDD REPEAT REC SUB Operation when HDD (Hard Disk Drive) space is full.
(continued) 1. Press the SET UP button } } } Select “IM-CHECK PLAY” in the screen. Display the desired setting and confirm. 2. Turn the SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise or press the SET UP button. 1. Press the SET UP button } } } Select “SEQUENTIAL PLAY” in the screen. Display the desired setting and confirm. 2.
3. Select “ON” by turning the JOG, and turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. • The setting is made, and the display stops flashing. If a power failure occurs during archive, the archive will not restart automatically after the power is restored. Press the ARCHIVE button to restart archive. When Timer record setting has been preset, the archive will automatically restart after the power is restored, but from the point that the unit started archive before the power failure occurred. 1.
(continued) ■ AUDIO RECORDING >>MODE OUT 1 OFF MODE OUT 2 OFF MODE OUT 3 OFF MODE OUT 4 OFF MODE OUT 5 OFF KEY SOUND ON BUZZER OFF REMAIN HDD MAIN-10% CALL OUT SETTINGS EMERGENCY REC DURATION 10M This unit can record audio in one channel along with the video. When recording audio, the continuous recording time is less than when recording only video.
1. Press the SET UP button } } } Select “BUZZER” in the screen. Display the desired setting and confirm. MODE OUT 1 OFF MODE OUT 2 OFF MODE OUT 3 OFF MODE OUT 4 OFF MODE OUT 5 OFF >>KEY SOUND ON BUZZER OFF REMAIN HDD MAIN-10% CALL OUT SETTINGS EMERGENCY REC DURATION 10M 2. Turn the SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise or press the SET UP button to exit. 1.
(continued) ♦ CALL OUT SETTINGS The CALL OUT settings are used with the rear CALL OUT terminals outputting a signal to notify of a specified condition. CALL OUT SETTINGS use photo-coupler output to decrease the amount of malfunctions due to writing . See page 19 “CALL OUT Output terminal” for apt connection procedures.
1. Press the SET UP button } } Select “COMMUNICATION PORT SETTINGS” in the screen and turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. • The screen appears. >>RS-232C ETHERNET 9600 8BIT NONE 1BIT CR 3. Select the setting to change and turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. ♦ RS-232C Settings for the communication device connected to this unit is set.
(continued) When a change is made to “IP ADDRESS”, “SUB NET MASK”, “GATEWAY” turn the SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise to get the cursor back to the left of the setting on the screen. Press SET UP apply new change. • E-MAIL ADDRESS The setting of “SMTP SERVER”, “RECORDER ID” and “USER ADDRESS” is referenced below. The DVR’s DX-PC25 software is required to input “SMTP SERVER”, “RECORDER ID” and “USER ADDRESS”. Please refer to the instruction manual of the software. 1.
Setting of “ALARM SENS” ( default : “OFF” ) “ON” : When alarm terminal is activated, the DVR transmits the status information to connected PC. E-mail is sent to address displayed on “USER ADDRESS” of the screen. “OFF” : Does not transmit. Setting of “REC MODE” ( default : “OFF” ) “ON” : Transmits the recording status such as normal recording or alarm recording to connected PC. E-mail is sent to address displayed on “USER ADDRESS” of the screen. OFF : Does not transmit.
(continued) 1-1. (To check HDD RECORD data • • • ) Press the SET UP button } } } Select “HDD INFORMATION” in the screen, and turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
♦ RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS All of the unit’s menu screen are reset to factory settings. Data cannot be erased when accessing to HDD as playing/recording/copying/restoring. 1. Press the SET UP button } } } Select “RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS” in the screen. Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. 3. Turn the SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise or press the SET UP button to exit. • The screen appears.
(continued) 4) Unlock the PASSWORD LOCK of level 2. • The PASSWORD LOCK of level 3 will be active. When The PASSWORD LOCK of level 3 is active, all operations are active except the SET UP button and ALARM INTERRUPT button. 5) Unlock the PASSWORD LOCK of level 3. 2-3. Input 4 digits of the PASSWORD by pressing the camera number buttons and the ZOOM button. • The first input position of “SECOND” will be displayed reversed color. 2-4.
5. Input the 4 digits of the PASSWORD by pressing the camera number buttons or the ZOOM button. • The cursor moves to the left side of the setting “2”. To change the PASSWORD • • • 1. Unlock the PASSWORD of level 1 to 3 to display the screen. When the PASSWORD LOCK of level 1 and 2 are set, if you unlock level 1 the PASSWORD LOCK of level 2 will still be active. 2-1. (To change the PASSWORD for level 1 to 3 • • • ) Display the (level 1 to level 3) screen.
■ QUICK SETTINGS This unit can save or load Menu settings stored on the Compact Flash Card. During execution of menu quick settings, other operations are not accepted. ♦ To update menu settings of this unit To read/alter menu settings stored on the Compact Flash Card using the unit, synchronize the HDD setting to that of the unit the menu settings were copied to. The HDD setting that needs to be synchronized is the “ID4•ID5”, “HDD SETTING”, and “PARTITION SIZE”.
Operation examples ■ Operation example 1 This example illustrates the procedure for switching between cameras according to time and day, when different numbers of cameras are allocated to RECORD SETTINGS A and B for normal recording in Timer record mode. For loading of camera video, see “Relation of recording operation to the number of cameras and recording interval settings”, page 98.
Operation examples (continued) When overlap occurs in both holidays and timer recording, the unit records giving the priority to the holiday set in the screen over the others.
5) screen setting ( 52). see page • Camera number “ 1 ” ~ “ 9 ”. • PPS, GRADE : Set desired interval and picture quality for each camera. • A-PPS : “- - - - - -”. 1/2 ALARM NO PPS GRADE A-PPS A-GRADE >> 1 3P STD ------ STD 3P STD ------ STD 2 3P STD ------ STD 3 4 3P STD ------ STD 3P STD ------ STD 5 6 3P STD ------ STD 3P STD ------ STD 7 3P STD ------ STD 8 3P STD ------ STD 9 NEXT PAGE SHUTTLE<<:BACK 6) screen setting ( 52).
Operation examples (continued) 5) screen setting ( see page 52). ALARM SETTING RECORD SETTING >>MOTION DET REC • MOTION DET REC : “ALARM” ALARM SETTING RECORD SETTING >>MOTION DET REC ALARM 9) screen setting ( 6) screen setting ( see page 52). • All cameras ( “ 1 ” ~ “ 16 ” ). • TRIGGER : MD/EXT. see page 52). • Camera number “ 1 ”, “ 2 ”, “ 3 ”, “ 7 ”, “ 8 ” and “ 9 ” only. • TRIGGER : MD/EXT.
11) screen setting ( 50, 51). see pages • SELECTED PATTERN : “P1”. • SPL : “MON - FRI”. • PROGRAM NO.1 : “SPL”, “08:00”, “15:00”, “C”, “ON”. • PROGRAM NO.2 : “SPL”, “15:00”, “08:00”, “D”, “ON”. • PROGRAM NO.3 : “SAT”, “08:00”, “08:00”, “D”, “ON”. • PROGRAM NO.4 : “SUN”, “08:00”, “08:00”, “D”, “ON”.
Various recordings ■ PRE ALARM RECORDINGS During alarm recording, recording can be started a few seconds before the ALARM IN terminal is grounded or motion is detected. For details concerning pre-alarm recording settings, see “Recording mode settings A ~ D for normal recording/alarm recording” page 52. disturbance Alarm input Time Camera input Recording process Records data on HDD before alarm is input.
Various playback functions ■ Playing still frames 1. Press the PAUSE button during playback. • The unit switches to still frame playback. Press the button again to resume playback. • If a camera number (1 ~ 16) button is pressed during single screen still frame playback, the video of the camera number button pressed will be displayed by searching forward.
Various playback functions (continued) 2-2. Press the REV. PLAY (REVERSE PLAYBACK) button. • The playback interval is changed to a slower setting (30P, 15P, and so on) each time the button is pressed. Audio cannot be played back when changing the playback interval. Once the playback interval is changed, audio will not be played back even when returning the playback interval to the original value. To playback audio, pause playback and then play the video again.
Various search This unit supports a variety of search functions which will allow you to quickly access the desired video. 1. Press the SEARCH button twice to display the screen. ■ SEARCH SELECTION 2. Display the desired setting in “SELECTION CAMERA NUMBER” and confirm. The search screen appears when the SEARCH button is pressed. When pressed again, the “SEARCH SELECTION” screen appears. This screen is to select playback device, search type, camera number and start and end time. 3.
Various search (continued) ■ TIME DATE SEARCH See pages 29, 30. ■ INDEX SEARCH/ALARM INDEX SEARCH With this unit, index signals are automatically written to the HDD at the start of each recording. It is possible to search these signals and playback starting at such index points. There are 2 types of index searches : • : Searches index signals written when starts recording. • : Searches index signals written when starts alarm recording and emergency recording.
To change the desired camera number to the single screen display during still-frame playback in SPLIT16 display, press the SEARCH button to clear the search setting screen and press the desired camera number button. Search may not perform properly at times depending on the recorded condition of the index signals. ■ ALARM SKIP SEARCH This function searches up to where the Alarm recording signal is located, and can playback at 4 second intervals.
Various search (continued) ■ ALARM LIST SEARCH This unit stores the start time of alarm recording and emergency recording in the alarm list when such recording begins. It is also possible to index search the desired time (or the closest time) from the list of alarm recording (emergency recording) start times stored in the alarm list. Up to 10,000 alarm recording (emergency recording) start times can be stored and displayed.
■ START/END SEARCH It is possible to search the recording starting/ending point of the device (media) selected by pressing the PLAY DEVICE button in , and for playback. 1. Press the SEARCH button. • The search screen selected in above “SEARCH TYPE” appears. 2-1. (To play back the oldest recording • • • ) Select “START” and turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. 2-2. (To play back the last recording • • • ) Select “END” and turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. 3.
Making Copy/Restore ■ Making Copy/Restore Data in MAIN HDD or SUB HDD can be copied to a COPY device or Compact Flash Card. Data in ARCHIVE/COPY devices or Compact Flash Cards can be restored to MAIN HDD. Setting “MAIN HDD } CFC” : The data recorded on MAIN HDD is copied to Compact Flash Card. “SUB HDD } CFC” : The data recorded on SUB HDD is copied to Compact Flash Card. “MAIN HDD } COPY” : The data recorded on MAIN HDD is copied to copy device.
Setting ( default : “START•END” ) “START•END” : Sets the recording start/end date/ time. “START” : Sets the recording start date/time. ■ Copying from unit to videotape Data can be copied to a VCR tape even when the unit is recording. For recording of the VCR, see the instruction manual of the analog video cassette recorder. “LATEST DATA” : Starts copying from the end point according to the available memory in the COPY device. DIGITAL RECORDER DX-TL2500 SPLIT/ SEQUENCE 6.
Other convenient functions ■ Power failure compensation circuit The unit is equipped with an internal power failure compensation circuit. When the unit has been charged for 48 hours (full), the date, time, timer record settings, and menu settings are kept up to 1 month without power. The accuracy of the time will decline if the power plug is not connected to the wall outlet for and extensive period. When the unit is with out power for a long time it is recommended to check the current time setting.
Points to be aware of regarding MIRROR mode • “MIRRORING” mode only uses the internal HDD, and peripheral recording device HDD’s. “MIRRORING” mode combinations are shown right. Combinations not shown are not possible. Pair 4 requires HDD’s to be connected to ID4•ID5, and “HDD” to be selected on “ID4•ID5”. Group 1 Group 2 Pair 1 INTERNAL HDD A INTERNAL HDD B Pair 2 ID 0 Pair 3 ID 2 ID 1 ID 3 Pair 4 ID 4 ID 5 • Performing RESTORE restores identical data to both “HDD” and “MIRRORING”.
10 Other convenient functions (continued) 11 12 13 ♦ PARTITION/PARTITION SIZE PARTITION mode only uses the internal HDD, and peripheral recording device HDD’s. PARTITION mode designates the area inside the HDD that is specified as each HDD’s sub-device capacity for Alarm recording. This independent partition inside the HDD allows to keep the data of alarm recording. 14 15 16 1.563P STD PRE ALARM REC 1.563P STD ( S ) S SHUTTLE<<:BACK % D H M 4.
■ COVERT CAMERA SETTING The video of the specified camera number can be set to not be displayed regardless of the presence of video signals. 4. When continuing with setting for other camera number, repeat steps 2 and 3. 5. When completed with all settings, turn the SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise or press the SET UP button. • The channel display of the camera number screen set with “OFF” for “COVERT CAMERA SETTING” will become black.
Communications by Web Browser ■ Communications by Web Browser This unit can communicate with a PC via Web browser. Live and pre-recorded images can be viewed from this mode. 1. Start up the Microsoft Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the DVR. • The “[Authentication]” screen will appear. ♦ The personal computer product requirements • OS : Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows ME or Windows XP. • CPU : IBM PC/AT compatible with an Intel Pentium series processor of at least 500MHz.
3-2. Select “[Back to Authentication]” and either left-click or press ENTER. • The “[Authentication]” screen will appear. 3-3. Follow the steps in step 2-1 and enter the correct “userID” and “password”. 4-1. (If you do not want to log in • • • ) Select “If you don’t want to log in, click here to exit.” and leftclick. 4-2. The message “SessionID removed in recorder & browser. Please shut this Web Browser down to clear of your browser’s cache.” will display. Close the Web Browser. 5-1.
Communications by Web Browser (continued) Setting “Transfer Rate” too far on “Hi” may present obstacles to PC operation as determined by the performance of the PC you are using. Please set it to the appropriate rate to the image retrieval speed of your machine. Depending on the network capacity and the load conditions, the transfer rate may not rise. Only a user who has the authorization for “Change Password” can store screen layouts in the “Recorder” side using “Save Layout”.
: Press to start speed searches in the reverse direction at speeds of x2, x4, x8 and x16. : Press to frame-by-frame playback in the re verse direction. : During playback or searching, press to stop playback for still frame. Device : Selects the HDD for playback and search. ( default : MAIN ) SUB when DVR is partitioned. • The following search functions can be selected in single-screen display. Click “Refresh” to re-acquire the “Alarm List”, and click “Close” to hide the “Alarm List Search - MAIN” menu.
Communications by Web Browser (continued) Live Monitor : Allows acquisition of live images. It is a mandatory to register. Play Mode : Allows acquisition of recorded im ages. Playmode, control from one user. All Camera : Allows the acquisition of images from a covert camera. 4-2. Refer to step 2-1, select the “access auth.” desired and check it. A userID with the same name cannot be registered. The maximum number of characters that can be used in registering a password is 16.
2-1. (To change the logged in user • • • ) In the “Log in ( or log in as a different user ):” settings, execute step 2-1 and 2-2 in “♦ AUTHENTICATION” and change the logged in user. • The logged in user is changed and the “Welcome” screen appears. 2-2. (If the log in is made without changing the user • • • ) Select “Back to [Welcome] as Current User” and left-click. • The logged in user will remain as is and the “Welcome” screen will appear. 2-3.
Recording time table ■ Continuous recording time table ♦ HDD continuous recording time (for 240GB drive) Displays the estimated recordable time (when recording on a 240GB HDD). The following table shows estimated recordable time when operating with 2 cameras and the recording interval is set at a constant PPS rate given at the top of the column. • Without Audio recording PPS 30P 15P 10P 7.
♦ Compact Flash Card continuous recording time (for 64MB) Displays the estimated recordable time (when recording on a 64MB Compact Flash Card). • Without Audio recording PPS NUMBER OF RECORDING FIELD 30P 15P 10P 7.5P 6P 5P 3P 2P 1P 0.5P 0.25P 0.
Troubleshooting If problems with the unit persist even after you’ve followed the suggestions below, please disconnect the power cord and contact the retailer from whom you purchased the unit. Description of problem INSTALLATION The unit will not turn on. Power is on, but the unit will not operate. Images are not appearing on the monitor. The quality of the monitor picture is poor. The unit will not start recording. RECORDING The unit will not stop recording.
OTHERS PERIPHRAL RECORDING DEVICE Description of problem The copy device/archive device dose not respond.
Warnings and CALL OUT output ■ Warnings and their appropriate countermeasures #1 Options in the CALL OUT options column: • Selectable : CALL OUT output can be selected/de-selected on the menu. • Fixed : a CALL OUT signal is emitted without prior selection of this function using the menu. • None : no CALL OUT signal is emitted, but a warning indicator will appear on screen. CALL OUT signal output can be stopped by pressing the WARNING RESET button.
Warning Display Status IMAGE MODIFIED • Video data that has been altered was played back. SYSTEM ERROR REC/ SYSTEM ERROR PLAY/ SYSTEM ERROR COPY/ SYSTEM ERROR REST/ SYSTEM ERROR ARCHIVE/ SYSTEM ERROR REC/RW COPY/RW REST/RW ARCHIVE/RW MIRROR TEMP FAN COPY/OVER(RED) ARCHIVE/OVER (RED) COPY/OVER (WHITE) ARCHIVE/OVER (WHITE) (NONE) Countermeasure Canceling the warning Press the WARNING RESET button. • Reboot. • System error has Press the • Check the HDD/media. occurred.
Glossary ■ Glossary • Hard disk drive (HDD) Storage device using the same magnetic recording process as tapes and is used in PCs. An aluminium disk coated with magnetic materials is used on the surface as the storage medium and since there is no contact during recording/playback, there is no head wear. Data search is also quick since recording is performed in numbered sections called sectors. • I/O terminals Terms used for referring to both input and output.
Specifications Rated Power Supply: Rated Input: Color System: AC 100-240V 50/60Hz 0.65 - 0.3A (100-240V) NTSC type color system. Operating Temperature: Relative Humidity: Altitude: Dimensions: Weight: Recording System Sampling Data Compression Compression Unit Resolution Recording Device 41°F-104°F (5°C to 40°C). Max.80(%) Max.2000(m) 425(Width) x 375(Depth) x 118(Height)(mm). 8.2kg Digital recording method using WAVELET compression. 13.
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