DVR-PC8/16 Series User Manual Includes setup, usage, and troubleshooting information for your DVR ©2007 SPECO TECHNOLOGIES All rights reserved under the copyright laws. st First Edition MAY. 1 , 2007. P.O.Box 726, 200 New Highway, Amityville, NY 11701-0726, United States of America Customer Service: TEL : 631. 957. 8700 FAX : 631. 957. 9142 Important: Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your DVR into a wall socket.
Warning Electric Safety To reduce risk of fire or electrical shock, Do not expose this product to rain or any moisture. Caution Install the battery correctly to avoid risk of an explosion. Align the battery properly and use only the same type of batteries as recommended by manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Cautions Read all of the instructions and safety information before you plug your DVR into a wall socket. Signs of Caution and Warning Warning: This sign indicates that the user could die or wounded seriously if not used or installed properly. Caution: This sign indicates that the user could be wounded or could expect property damage if not used or installed properly. How to handle lithium battery Warning 1. Change the battery after disconnecting the power plug of the product. 2.
3. Do not touch the product or the power plug, when there is thunder. It may become a reason for electric shock. 4. Do not install the product near or on top of heating system. The internal temperature of the product would be more than what is allowed and it may become a reason for malfunction or would generate heat. 5. Do not install the product on inclined or unstable location and where vibration could be committed. It may become a reason for malfunction. Power Management Warning 1.
Table of Contents 1. SYSTEM STRUCTURE ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 1.1 2. DVR-PC8/16 SERIES .................................................................................................................................................................... 6 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .............................................................................................
1. SYSTEM STRUCTURE Before going any further, be sure that you have received the following items with your DVR. Components may vary according to your model and local area. Your DVR-PC8/16 Series DVR includes the following components. Carefully inspect each component to make sure nothing is missing or damaged. If any of these items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. Keep packing utilities for moving or storage purposes afterwards. 1.
2. System Configuration 2.1 DVR-PC8/16 Series Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DVR-PC8/16 No. Functions No. Functions 1 Power Button & Power LED 5 SD/MMC Port 2 HDD LED 6 USB Port 3 Network LED 7 CD-RW / DVD-RW (Option) 4 Instant Playback 8 Eject Button 2.1.1. Power Button To turn your DVR, press the power button shortly (1 second). 2.1.2. HDD LED Shows data is either being read or written in HDD. 2.1.3.
2.2 Note DVR-PC8 Series Back Panel Composition may differ according to system model. No. 1 2 3 4 5 2.3 Note Functions Power Selection Switch Power Connection Circuit Mouse Port Keyboard Port PTZ Controller Port No. 8 9 10 11 12 6 Printer Port 13 7 PC Monitor Output 14 Functions USB Ports LAN Port MIC Speaker Output Spot Monitor Output (BNC Jack) Image Input/D-Sub DVR-PC8: 8CH x 1EA Sensor / Alarm Connection DVR-PC16 Series Back Panel Composition differs according to system model. No.
3. INSTALLATION 3.1 DVR-PC8 Series Installation This section describes how to connect peripheral devices to DVR-PC8. Connect the peripheral devices by following instruction as below. (The connections might vary according to the components of product model and the chosen specifications of the user) Install DVR-PC8 on flat surface, and use rubber mount if needed. Install on the rack in case of using 19 inch, and leave 2.5~3U(1U=1.75 inch or 4.45 cm) space for spare room.
3.1.6. PC Monitor Output Connect PC monitor to view the image output. DVR-PC8 series supports both PC monitor and Spot monitor. When the analogue monitor is connected to RCA Jack, the part of analogue image is always outputted except for the various user interface shown in the PC monitor. The screen mode of the spot monitor output is always full screen, and is controlled independently with the PC monitor. 3.1.7. USB Ports Connect exterior CD-RW with USB interface.
3.2 DVR-PC16 Series Installation USB Ports No. Functions No.
4. Basic Operation 4.1 Power Connection Check the connection of the peripheral devices of the system and connect the power. When the power cord is connected, The system’s program will start. To end the program, wait until the booting is completed and press the power button on the front panel. 4.2 Start Program 2 3 1 4.2.1. Login To use any of the menu, login as a user login. Press the [Tools] button on the main screen and menu will appear. On the menu, press [Login] button to login as a user. 4.
4.3 To Start Recording 2 1 3 ] 4.3.1. Start Recording [ When the power is connected to the system, recording will start automatically after 3secs. But if recording does not start, press the [Start Recording] button. ] 4.3.2. Stop Recording [ Click [Stop Recording] button if recording is not required. ] 4.3.3. Recording Setup [ 1) Basically, all the cameras connected will be recorded. Set the image-recording environment according to user environment.
2) 3) Note 4) Set the simple recording time schedule from the [Camera] tap. If the time schedule is not set, the recording will be 24hours. Set the motion detection area and tick off [Cover Entire Area] to record the camera images only when there is motion on the selected area. When [Cover Entire Area] is selected, the whole image is active 1. Click left mouse button: Creating one area box. 2. Click left mouse button and drag : Creating area box followed by drag movement. 3.
4.4 Search Recorded Image Press the [Viewer] button on the main screen, enter a password and a confirm password and then a screen layout as shown below will appear. Recorded images can be played back easily by date, time and camera. 4.4.1. Search recorded image by Date 1) Select the year/ month/ day/ time from upper right category of the screen layout. 2) Date can be selected from the calendar without selecting each category. The date with recording will be indicated by a pink color.
5. Screen Layout 5.1 Main Screen 5 6 7 8 1 9 10 15 16 3 2 11 12 13 14 17 4 No. Name No.
5.1.1. Current Recording Screen Show the images of the connected cameras. Each channel number of the connected camera and channel name set by the user will be indicated. According to the screen status (security screen mode, watch mode), the image will appear and a mark (M / C / M, S / C, S / S / F/ P, S) will be on the right bottom of each channel image. Refer to “Preference” for channel name and recording settings.
5.1.5. System Info Click the logo on the main screen to view the general information of the system. Double click the Speco Technologies logo “e” on the main screen to view the general information of the DVR. Note The contents may differ depending on the product purchased. The S/W, H/W versions may differ depending on the product model and the user settings. The S/N (Serial Number) of the version information is used when the administrator’s password is lost.
5.1.8. Sensor Event Indicator The indicator flashes when the alarm sensor is operating. Note Double click the sensor indicator with the left mouse button to start the Log Viewer. The log viewer shows the list of occurred events by date and type of the event. This information can be printed or sent in files that can be displayed in Microsoft excel. 5.1.9.
5.1.14. Preference (Settings) Selection screen will appear for setting recording section, image quality, desired recording time, motion sensitivity and etc. Refer to “Setting Customized Functions” section for detail explanations. 5.1.15. PTZ Setting When the camera controller setting is incorrect or if it’s not installed, it will not activate. The controller enables users to control the Pan/Tilt, Zoom In/Out, screen adjustment functions of the camera.
7) Preset Name Preset Location Name of the preset number set will be indicated. 8) Auto Move the camera image automatically. This function is limited according to the installed PTZ driver. 1 9) Tour Move according to the route of the preset location set. This function is limited according to the PTZ driver set. 10) Wiper Activate the wiper installed on the camera. This function is limited according to the PTZ driver set.
5.1.16. Tools Press the Tools button and a menu to adjust the picture quality of the screen, remote connection and sensor activating log file and also Log In/Log out will appear. Remote login The remote transmission indicator flashes while it is connected to the Agent Series, remote surveillance program. It is the same screen that appears when [Network] button of the main screen is pressed. Event Log Sensor Indicator flashes when sensor is activated on the connected system.
5.1.17. DVR Location Enter the installed DVR location. Will be indicated on the main screen after it is entered. Press the keyboard button to enter the letters. 5.2 Viewer NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Name Current Searched Screen Bookmark Time Position Indication Bar Indicating Date / Time Search Calendar Select Split Screen Playback Adjust Playback Speed NO.
5.2.1. Searched Screen Displays the images that match the search criteria. Up to maximum of 16 channels can be displayed simultaneously. Change the screen to 1-channel and click [Replay] button to see real-time images while quick search you have seen on TV. OSD indicated on the screen is as below. 1. 2. 3. Camera Name: Camera 1-16 Audio Connection: Recording Time: 00:00:00 (Hr: Min: Sec) 5.2.2. Bookmark Function to save the images temporarily while the user searches the images.
5.2.5. Search Calendar Select the date to search the recorded images. Press arrow button from each category to select the date. Select Yr/Month/Day/Time and press [Search] button. Also, click the below calendar to search the date. The date with recorded images will be indicated in pink color and the present date will be indicated in yellow color. The date without recorded images cannot be selected. Press [Prev] and [Next] and the calendar will move to previous and next month.
5.2.9. Adjust Audio Playback Adjust the audio volume for audio playback. If the volume cannot be adjusted, check the device administrator after ending the program. Click the Speaker button if the audio is not required and press it again to allow for audio playback. The recorded audio can be heard for a screen, 1X mode. That is to hear the recorded audio, select a screen from 1~4 channels and playback the audio by 1X.
5.2.11. Zoom In/Out After clicking the button, select the screen for zoom in/out. Click the left button of the mouse and the screen will enlarge. The screen will diminish when the right side is clicked. The users can Zoom In/Out using wheel mouse if installed. 5.2.12. Panorama This function enables the user to see the selected image by splitting the images by second. First, click [Panorama Function] and select the screen to replay in detail.
5.2.14. Adjust Picture Quality Click Image Adjust button to adjust the searched screen. Select each functions and it can be seen directly in the searched screen. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Grayscale: Make the screen black and white. Equalize Contrast: Equalize the brightness and darkness. Lowpass Filter: Delete high frequency of signal. Highpass Filter: Delete low frequency of image signal. Edge Enhanced Filter: Make the edge clearer. Noise Reduction Filter: Eliminate noise.
5.3 5.3.1. Search Tools SmartSearch How to Use SmartSearch 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Select the channel desired to search in the Viewer to 1-channel mode. Press the SmartSearch button. The system will require a password if the file you searched for contains a password. Set the time you require. The image for time that you search for will appear if you press the [Go to Start Position] button. Click either [Search Next Movement] or [Search All] after selection.
5.3.1.1. Play-back Window The green color represents selected area. You can design searching areas with below buttons to catch up the areas where motion was detected. This playback window is to play recorded images. You can select either “Search All” or “Search Next Movement” to playback record motion pictures. When playback by selecting from search result list, shows the selected categories. 5.3.1.2. Currently Searched Date and Time Show the camera channel information for the recorded images. 5.3.
5.3.1.6. Search To start, you can select the starting time. When you select the [File Begin] list, it will search for recorded saved file at present regardless the set up time. To view the beginning of an image before searching, set the start time and press [Go to start] button. Then, the image will appear. End Time Select the image files by part. Selecting [File end], the system will search the entire file regardless of present time.
Save Screen [ ] Save the image on the playback screen as BMP or JPG file. Print [ ] Print the image of the playback screen by the printer. 5.3.1.8. Search List Search List Shows search result lists. Erase List Erase all the search results. Search Result List When there is a movement from the set up domain, you can add it to the list. From the list, press the [Playback] button so that the screen window will playback. Close Close the SmartSearch.
5.3.2. APP The Basic Method to Use the APP 1. Select the channel desired to process in APP in the Viewer to 1-channel mode. 2. [APP] button is activated when moving to previous hour range by pressing [Search Previous Hour] button in the Viewer. 3. Click the [APP] button. 4. It will ask for file password when the required file has a password. 5. Use the scroll bar to move to the time of images, which needs revising and select the revised images from the “Preview” window. 6.
5.3.2.1. Menu File 1. Open File ( ): Used to open up the file. (Deactivated) 2. Close File ( ): Close the file that is open. (Deactivated) 3. Save Image ( ): Save the images appeared in the “Post-processed” window as JPG or BMP file. 4. Print Image ( ): Print out the image appeared in the “Post-processed” window. 5. Close: End APP program. Edit 1. Copy in the Clipboard ( ): Copy the image shown in the “Post-processed” window to clipboard. In other Picture editing program, use “paste.” 2.
5.3.2.4. Post-processed Shows revised image. The image gets updated whenever the filter is opened. 5.3.2.5. Processing Modules These are filters to revise the image. They are used to revise the image to get a neater image. Reset This is to reset the revised image to the original image. The effect of the applied filter will be gone when the Reset button is pressed. STAdaptive Denoise It is a filter to improve the chosen image by using the forward and backward images.
Auto Contrast Enhance Increase the color and light intensity of the screen automatically to increase the screen’s resolution. Sharpen Convolution Increase the resolution by effective to use on images with non-clear objects. The disadvantage is that the picture decreases when it is used excessively. As the setting value increase, the object differentiation will be easier but the picture quality will not be good. Sharpen Improve the resolution of the image by emphasizing the object’s boundary line.
5.3.3. Backup Select the time and save the image in the backup device. These files can be called up in the normal PC (window based). Note Backup device supported by the viewer are CD-RW and DVD-RW, and USB for the interface. To add additional backup device, inquire from the buyer or dealer. To backup the recorded file, 1. Click the ‘CD backup’ button in the main screen of the viewer. A box will appear to set desired date, camera number, time and backup path. 2.
Video Backup To save image by Partial Image Backup, 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Search recording image to save. Click [Pause] button after searching recorded image. Select Partial Image Backup tap. Select the camera number of the screen to save. Choose a saving method (DSF, MPEG). Select the path to save the file. You can save data by selecting FDD, removable disk, external disk drive or flash memory. 7. Select the time to save. 8. To save in the FDD, select “Fill up FDD with image file”.
5.3.6. Configure Add Printer Click [Add Printer] button to install new printer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click [Add Printer] button to use the [Add Printer Wizard] to add the new printer. Select printer location. Select local printer when the printer is directly connected to the DVR. Select the manufacturer and model from the menu. If your printer came with an installation disk, click [Have Disk]. Follow the instructions on the screen.
6. Setting Customized Functions Press the [Setup] button on the system’s main screen and various functions for the system can be set on the Preference Window comprised with 9 tabs. 6.1 6.1.1. Camera Setting Selecting Camera Select a camera for desired time, motion detection range, image quality, resolution, motion sensitivity, etc. 6.1.2.
6.1.3. Camera Location Enter installing location of the selected camera. Click on the keyboard icon to display virtual keyboard screen. Click the virtual keyboard screen with the mouse to input camera location. Input dot (.) in front of the title. Then, the channel number of the title will not be seen in the main screen. For example, input “.B/D Side” is input; the screen will appear as “B/D Side” in the screen. When only “B/D Side” is input, the screen will appear as “1. B/D Side”. 6.1.4.
6.1.6. Motion Detection Area Motion detection area can be selected on the motion detection area screen after the checkmark on the “All Ranges” selection is turned off. 1. Click the left mouse once: One field box is created. 2. Click left mouse and drag: Field box is created following the direction of the drag. 3. Click the left mouse twice: The whole area in the chosen box is created. 4. Click the right mouse once: Disable one of the selected boxes. 5.
6.2 Network In this section, the selections for the Internet, user ID and other options are selected to transmit images using Agent Series remote distance surveillance system. 6.2.1. Enable Network Network Setting Click the [Edit] button and the Internet settings screen will appear. Input required information as requested. Dynamic IP IP Address might be changed under ‘automatic IP’ environment.
DNS Input DNS setting when it is needed. Press [OK] button after completing all the settings to apply. 6.2.2. Remote Connection Time Limit Connection Time Limit Select “Connection Time Limit” to limit the connection time with Agent Series. The time limit can be set up to maximum of 120 minutes. For example, to connect and transmit images through Agent Series for only 30 minutes, select “Connection Time Limit” and set 30 minutes.
6.2.5. Remote Event Notification Allow notification of events to RemoteAgent. DVR can notify to RemoteAgent even though it is not connected. Note Following events are notified to the RemoteAgent. 1. During sensor event (notifies event or connects channel) 2. Stop/start recording 3. Abnormal camera input 4. Turn off or Shutdown(Power Off) 5. Rebooting by any other reasons To get notification, the RemoteAgent must be under operation. Add IP input box will appear when [Add] button is pressed.
6.3 Sensor/Control In the preference tap, set connecting camera to the Sensor and set the sensor for External Output with various other output. 6.3.1. Enable Sensors and Controls Select this function to use the sensors and controls. 6.3.2. Sensor Time Select desired sensor operating time. The default time is set as 0 to 24 hour. To use this category, turn off “Recording Schedule→Use Schedule”.
6.3.3. Select Sensor Select sensor for setting. Cameras Associated with Selected Sensor Select the camera to be associated to the installed sensor. Multiple cameras can be connected to a single sensor. Activate sensor by clicking the desired sensor with the mouse. Then, select the camera number for the connecting sensor. PTZ Preset To set the Preset location of the camera, assign the number at the bottom of the camera.
6.3.7. Recording Mode When you want to record only the images on sensor-detected camera in full frame speed instead of the current recording images at the standard frame rate while the sensor is activated, choose “Optimize Frames Per Second”. When you want to record both current images and all images on sensor-detected camera, choose “Normal”. Note 6.3.8.
6.3.9. Video loss Detection Video loss Detection Select this category and the screen title will appear as “Video loss” when the camera cable is disconnected or cut. The alarm time will follow Sensor Recording Time. Recording Failure Alarm Turn on sensor output Number 7 (located second to the end) from internal system while the recording activity is normal at the system. This function turns off the Relay when a problem occurs or the recording stops. Use the External Output No.
6.4 PTZ This setting tap is for camera control. Note 6.4.1. The manual may differ because the control functions vary between the manufacturers or by the products used. The manual provides the standard model. Use PTZ Select this category to use the camera controller for Pan (left right) / Tilt (up down). To activate the installed PTZ, select this category and the camera controller will be prepared automatically. This category is not selected in default. 6.4.2.
6.4.5. Add PTZ Protocol To install new camera protocol, select “Add PTZ Protocol” Port Select the port to install PTZ protocol. Selectable port appears when arrow button is pressed. 6.4.6. Current View Show the current viewing screen of the chosen camera. See this screen to control the location of selected camera. 6.4.7. Camera Address Click on the keyboard to input the suitable controller number according to the controller type. Maximum of 255 numbers can be set for controller number.
6.4.8. Pan/Tilt : Click on the up arrow button to Tilt the desired angle is reached. the camera in upward direction until : Click on the down arrow button to Tilt until the desired angle is reached. the camera in downward direction : Click on the left button to Pan the camera left until the desired position is reached. : Click on the right button to Pan the camera right until the desired position is reached. : Click on the diagonal arrow buttons to move the camera to each position.
6.4.9. Preset Automatically moves the camera to a preset position. The preset position is the combined settings of pan, tilt, zoom and focus Set Set current camera position in memory. Move Move the camera to the currently selected camera position. Location Enter the installed location of current camera. To input camera position in memory, 1. 2. 3. 4. Use the Pan/Tilt functions to control the camera position. Select the desired number from preset position menu for mew setting.
Light The exterior light will be kept on for the duration of entered preset time and automatically shut off when the preset operating time expires. Alarm The alarm will be kept on duration of entered preset time and automatically shut off when the preset operating time expires. ] Wiper [ To operate an installed wiper, press on the Wiper icon. ] Pump [ To operate an installed pump, press on the Pump icon. ] Fan [ To operate an installed fan, press on the Fan icon.
6.5 Color Video Input Signal Adjustment allow users to individually adjust camera’s color brightness, contrast, Chroma U, Chroma V, and Hue for the adjustments. 6.5.1. Select Camera Selected camera icon will highlight blue. 6.5.2. Current Viewing Screen Displays the screen of the selected camera. 6.5.3. Camera Color Setting Setting value is from –100 to +100. Brightness Adjust Brightness of the currently selected camera. Contrast Adjust Contrast of the currently selected camera.
6.6 Display Setting for each recording channel, sequence and password is done in this menu. 6.6.1. Recording Enable/Disable Camera Recording Not all the installed cameras can record. Only the selected cameras can record images. Note The installed cameras that are either not connected to the system or without power are shown grayed out. Password Protected Recording Save password on recorded image. The user can encode password while opening up the recorded image.
6.6.2. User Management Set up the login and password when logging into the main menu. By clicking [Manage] button, window to set up the user name and password appears. The system users can be managed by selecting [User Management] button. The administrator (admin) set as default can add, edit, remove other users or give authority to functions to each user. Add 1. User Name: Enter user name. 2. Description: Enter necessary descriptions of the user. 3. Password: Enter user password. 4.
6.6.4. Recording Resolution Shows the present recording resolution size set among “320×240”, “640× 240”, “640×480” mode. To adjust the recording resolution, stop recording first. 6.6.5. Audio/Graphic Equalizer/Select Language. Use Audio User can On/Off the audio recording. Use Graphic Equalizer User can Enable/Disable the Main Equalizer ( ). Select Language User can select the language they prefer. System will be rebooted if user changed the language setting. It supports 12 languages. 6.6.6.
6.6.9. Display Division Select a screen mode from 1, 4, 9, 10, 13, 16-split mode. Camera Sequence Selection Select the order of display cameras. The orders are different according to a recording screen mode selected. To select 4-Split Screen Mode Select 4-screen split mode, decide the sequence to show the camera group. For example, 8 cameras are installed and in 4-screen mode, the cameras are grouped as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 as the second group.
6.6.10.Automatic Alternation Mode Select “Display Division Rotation Dwell Time” and select alternation time by sliding the selection bar. Automatic alternation mode displays images from each camera in rotation according to the selected options on the current recording screen. For example, to set Automatic Alternation Mode when 4 cameras from 1 to 4 have been installed, 1. Select a desired split-screen mode from the recording display mode (choose 1-screen mode). 2.
6.7 FPS/Resolution Adjust the frame for each channel of the DVR with this menu. (On the DVR-PC8/16 Series, recording frame setting can be adjusted but it does not support resolution setting per camera.) 6.7.1. FPS and Resolution Setting per Camera To use this setting, the recording should be stopped. FPS Setting per Camera The setting cannot be higher than the total recording frame setting value of the all the cameras.
6.8 Schedule In this menu, the recorded method per camera can be selected and a schedule may be created for each camera on an hourly basis. To use this category, [Stop Recording] button on the main screen had to be pressed to stop the recordings. 6.8.1. Use Schedule Stop the recording by pressing [Stop Recording] in the main frame to change the setting value. Check “Use Schedule” and then click [Start Recording]. Current setting status is applied.
Motion Detection(M): Records only when there is movement. Refer to setting value to see motion sensitivity when there is detection of movement. The sensor is not activated. Continuous(C): Ignores images captured by the selected camera and records all the images. The sensor is not activated. M, S: Similar to Motion Detection and the sensor is activated. C, S: Similar to Continuous Mode and the sensor is activated. Sensor-Activated (S): It records when all sensor is activated.
Edit Adding schedule to all the frames can be accomplished but only frame schedule can be edited for a select day. Click [Edit] button and “FPS Schedule Add” window will appear. The setting method is same with [Add] category. Delete Delete the categories of the selected list. Default Set the frame schedule of days the users have selected as the default. Default: 24 hours a day is the maximum recording frame. 6.8.3. Add Holiday Add the date of the holiday the user wants.
6.9 6.9.1. System Upgrade Use CD-R or USB storage device for program upgrade in the DVR. Below is the way to install automatically. 1. Press [Start Upgrade] button. 2. Select a folder that has the programs (Disk1). 3., Insert the disk or the drive and click on the executable file. 4. When the installation is finished, the system will automatically reboot. Note Do not forget to press the System Backup button after system upgrade had been done.
6.9.2. Notify by E-mail When Sensor Event Occurs When this box is chosen, e-mail will be sent to the mailbox when there is sensor event. DVR Location Input the name of the DVR Send To Input the address of the recipient. Then, the e-mail will be sent to the first address and the e-mails from second address will be sent to BCC(Blind Carbon Copy). Attach Screen Set to change the image of frame to JPG format before attaching the image.
6.9.3. Reset Configuration Click the [Initialization] button and all the setting will go back to default. 6.9.4. Export/Import Export Save setting value of the DVR to a disk. Import Call up the saved setting values and set the value. The system reboots while this functions.
6.10 Digital Deterrent You can hear sound of the stored WAV file when ‘ Enable Voice Guard’ is checked and a motion sensor is operating. Import You can also store the WAV file of each channel separately by clicking ‘ Import’ button. Voice Hold Tim: Upon selecting ‘ voice hold time’ , you can only hear the sound of first active camera even when several motion sensors become active between selected time interval (in sec). When the selected time (sec) interval lapses, you can hear the sound of next camera.
7. Instant Playback This is a feature, ideal for users, who are familiar with a VCR. By using VCR buttons, you can quickly and conveniently search and play stored video files. In addition, it provides a feature that enables (file) backup to a preferred media (USB memory stick/ memory card/CD) while searching and playing video files. In other words, you can simultaneously watch video images of selected record time from a selected camera, and you can record the same images to CD, USB or memory card. .
7.1.1. When [ 1) 2) 3) 4) ][ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons are pressed. DVR – Playback or Record: In “ VCR Play and Record Mode” , DVR plays back stored video files. If you prefer, you can record currently playing video files to other media. First view being played should be the lowest among recorded channels. CD-ROM – playback only: enters “ VCR play mode” . Only when you have a video file in the CD-ROM, can you play the CD-ROM.
7.2 VCR Playback and Record Mode 7.2.1. [ ] Rewind If you press [ ] button in playback view, the stored files are played backward at twice the normal speed (2x ] again, it will play backward four times (4x) to eight times (8x) the normal speed. After speed). If you press [ 8x speed, you can select 1/8x speed, previous hours, previous day, previous month, previous year. After 1/8x speed follows 1/4x, 1/2x, 1x, 2x speed. 7.2.2. [ ] Play or Pause ] button and the video temporarily pauses.
] Fast Forward 7.2.3. [ ] button in playback view, and stored video data is played at 2x speed. Press [ ] button once Press [ more, and video data is played forward at 4x, 8x speed. After 8x speed, you can select 1/8x, next hour, next day, next month, next year. The selection AFTER 1/8x is 1/4x, 1/2x, 1x, 2x SPEED. 7.2.4. [ ] Stop a) In playback view, VCR mode ends. . b) After record starts, the record stops. 7.2.5.
7.2.6. [ ] Camera ] button in playback view, a window, where you can select [Single screen mode] and If you press [ [Multi-screen mode], appears. If you select [Single screen mode], you can watch one screen, and if you select [Multi screen mode], you can watch screens in numbers of 4, 9 and 16.
b) Select multi-channels
7.3 VCR Record Mode a) ] button, a list appears for the possible storage media you can record in current When you press [ DVR. Upon selecting the desirable storage media, the recording begins. b) When the recording begins, a “ REC” sign in red appears in top right corner of the screen. c) If you wish to stop the recording, press a [ ] button. During recording, [ buttons don’ t work. Only the [ ] button works.
7.4 VCR Playback Mode ], [ ] buttons cannot be used, and you can only watch one channel. At initial play, a In VCR Play Mode, [ file directory appears for your selection. Afterward, you will need to press [ ] button in order to see a file directory. ] button, [OPEN FILELIST] and [EXIT VIEWR] appears. When you select [EXIT VIEWER], the When you press [ viewer closes.
8. APPENDIX 8.1 Pin Assignment of Alarm Port Refer to the pictures for connecting the pin assignment of alarm port. (DVR-PC8 Series) Refer to the pictures for connecting the pin assignment of alarm port. (DVR-PC16 Series) Alarm In: 4, Alarm Out: 2 ※ D-Sub connector on the rear panel is male straight type.
Block Diagram for Alarm Input Block Diagram for Alarm Out 1. Sensor Input: Normal Open (N/O), Normal Close (N/C) 2. Line impedance of cables should be less than 20Ω. 1. Alarm Out: Normal Open (N/O) 2. Maximum should be under DC24V 2A. 8.2 TCP/IP Port Setting Method using the firewall. There is a firewall between the DVR-PC8/16 Series and remote sites. Remote site computer usually uses internet or private line to connect with the DVR-PC8/16 Series (protected by firewall equipment).
