INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1CH DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER C-DR0100 ( NTSC SYSTEM ) C-DR0101 C-DR0105 OU TP UT VID EO AU DIO TIM ER RE C RE VE R PLA SE Y P AU SE PL AY P L STAY OP FR AM E FR AM E SE LE BL OC K CT ME NU SE AR CH BU Z STZER OP DIS AL REARM SE T K FA FU ILU LL RE / DIG ITA L VID EO RE CO RD ER Please follow the instructions in this manual to obtain the optimum results from this unit. We also recommend that you keep this manual handy for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................... 5 SUMMARY 2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................. 6 3. FEATURES .......................................................................................................... 6 4. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................... 7 5. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel ...............
OPERATION 8. DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER ACTIVATION AND TERMINATION 8.1. Recorder’s Activation ....................................................................................... 27 8.2. When the Failure Screen Is Displayed ............................................................. 28 8.3. Recorder’s Termination .................................................................................... 28 9. OPERATION AFTER POWER FAILURE RESTORATION 9.1. When the Power Fails during Recording ...................
14. CONNECTION EXAMPLES 14.1. Connection to the 24 V AC or 12 V DC or AC Mains Camera ....................... 42 14.2. Connection to the Multi-switcher 14.2.1. Basic System (Combined Example with the C-MS91D, Multi-switcher) ................... 43 14.2.2. Expansion System (Combined Example with the C-MS91D, Multi-switcher) ................... 44 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 15. RECORDING TIME TABLE 15.1. 15.2. 15.3. 15.4. Recording Picture Quality Setting ........................................................
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Be sure to read this safety instructions in this section carefully in prior to use. • Make sure to observe the instructions in this manual as the conventions of safety symbols and messages regarded as very important precautions are included. • Keep this instructions handy for future reference. Safety Symbol and Message Conventions Safety messages described below are used to prevent bodily injury and property damage that could result from mishandling.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in moderate or minor personal injury, and/or property damage if ignored or mishandled. When Using the Recorder • Do not place heavy objects on the unit. Such object may fall or the unit may tip over, possibly resulting in personal injury. • Clean the unit periodically. Contact your TOA dealer regarding the cleaning. If dust is allowed to accumulate in the unit over a long period of time, a fire may result.
4. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS • Use the Digital Video Recorder in locations with ambient temperature of between +5°C and +40°C, and humidity levels of less than 80% to ensure that no condensation is formed. • When moving the Recorder, first switch off the main power and then wait at least 30 seconds before moving. • Avoid moving the Recorder suddenly from a cold location to a warm location, or installing it in close proximity to an air-conditioner outlet, as internal condensation could result.
5. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS [Front Panel] OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO 15 16 TIMER REC REVERSE PAUSE PLAY FRAME PLAY PLAY STOP SELECT 1 Standby Key [ ] Pressing this switch while the main power is supplied initiates a system check (the switch flashes green) and activates the Digital Video Recorder (the switch lights green). Holding down this switch for 1 second or more places the Recorder in standby mode, indicated by the switch flashing every 5 seconds.
12 Search Key Displays the search screen on the monitor. Pressing this key during playback stops playback operation to display the search screen. If pressed while in Playback Pause mode, the Time Shift Search screen is displayed. To exit the search screen, press this key again. 13 Buzzer Stop Key 15 Video Output Terminal Used for dubbing recorded video images. This terminal is the same as the Video Output Terminal located on the rear panel.
[Rear Panel] VIDEO SW VIDEO IN ON ALARM RESET OUT ALARM IN SW CTRL OUT TIME SYNC IN REC STOP IN REC START IN ALARM RESET IN TIME SYNC OUT ALARM OUT FAILURE OUT DISK FULL OUT OUT OFF MAIN POWER AC MAINS 17 18 IN 19 20 OUT IN OUT AUDIO 21 22 23 24 GND 25 17 AC Inlet Connect the supplied power cord to this socket. 18 Main Power Switch Power switch for the Digital Video Recorder. 19 Video Input Terminal Receives video signals.
6. SETTING ITEM CHART AND SETTING PROCEDURES 6.1. Basic Setting Procedures • The shaded item in the figure refers to the cursor position. 1. Enter the main menu screen. Camera Display Screen Main Menu Screen MAIN MENU THU JAN/01/04 00:00:00 MENU key Press key for 1 second or more • PLAY SETTING CLOCK SETTING DISK SETTING REC SETTING ON–SCREEN DISP SETTING KEY LOCK COMMUNICATION SETTING LOG DISPLAY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 2. Enter the setting screen.
6.2. Setting Item Chart Main Menu Item Main Menu Menu Item Setting Item Playback Mode Playback Settings (p. 13) * Simultaneous Recording/Playback Clock Settings (p. 14) Year/Month/Day Time Synchronization Synchronization Time Summer Time Disk Settings (p. 15) * Disk Mode Recording Mode Recording Settings (p. 16) General Recording Settings (p. 17) Picture Quality Audio Recording Intervals Internal Timer Recording Settings (p.
7. INDIVIDUAL ITEM SETTINGS 7.1. Main Menu Screen Hold down the Menu key for 1 second or more on the screen displaying the camera to display the Main Menu screen. • Select the desired item from 9 main menu items on the main menu screen. • Move the cursor with the ( ) or ( ) key, and display each setting screen with the Select key. MAIN MENU • CPLLOA YC KS ESTETTITNI GN G Refer to P.13 Refer to P.14 Refer to P.15 Refer to P.16 Refer to P.21 Refer to P.22 Refer to P.23 Refer to P.24 Refer to P.
7.3. Clock Settings Set the date and time. Perform this setting when the Recorder is used for the first time or when the date and time indication has been deleted because the power was switched off for a long period of time. Note • Previously logged data times are not updated even if the Clock Settings are changed during use. • The data times will be lost if the power was switched off for 30 days or more. Set the date and time again.
7.3.1. Summer Time (Daylight Saving Time) Setting Summer Time Setting screen is displayed if Summer Time Setting is selected on the Clock Setting screen. • Move the cursor with the ( ) or ( ) key, and change setting values with the (–) or (+) key. • Confirm the setting with the Menu key, and return to the previous screen. • Each setting item and its setting value and contents are as shown in the table below.
Setting Item REC MODE (Recording Mode) Setting Value RE-REC / STOP / SERIES Contents RE-REC: Automatically deletes old recordings in chronological order to overwrite the hard disk. STOP: Performs no further recording to save previously recorded data if no available hard disk time remains. The Disk Full indicator flashes red whenever less than 1 hour of available hard disk time remains, and changes to steady ON (Indecator lights red) if no available time remains.
7.5.1. General Recording Settings Set the recording conditions for General Recording. • Move the cursor with the ( ) or ( ) key, and change setting values with the (–) or (+) key. • Confirm the setting with the Menu key, and return to the previous screen. • Each setting item and its setting value and contents are as shown in the table below.
Timer Schedule Screen Settings Program No • Move the cursor with the ( ) or ( ) key, and change setting values with the (–) or (+) key. • Confirm the setting with the Menu key, and return to the previous screen. • Each setting item and its setting value and contents are as shown in the table below.
7.5.3. Alarm Recording Settings Alarm Recording has two Alarm Input modes "EDGE" and "LEVEL" and valid setting items differ depending on each mode. Alarm Mode set to "EDGE" : Alarm recording time settings are valid. Post-alarm time settings are invalid. Alarm Mode set to "LEVEL" : Alarm recording time settings are invalid. Post-alarm time settings are valid. (For more information, Refer to p. 20; "About the Alarm Input Mode.
7.5.4. About the Alarm Input Mode The Alarm Input mode for Alarm Recording can be set to "EDGE" or "LEVEL." Each input mode operates as follows: [Recording period when input mode is set to "EDGE"] Performs continuous recording during Pre-alarm Recording and Alarm Recording Periods.
7.6. Screen Display Settings The Disk Mode Display item is displayed when the C-DR0101 and C-DR0105 is used. Set whether to display or hide on-screen characters during playback or recording. • Move the cursor with the ( ) or ( ) key, and change setting values with the (–) or (+) key. • Confirm the setting with the Menu key, and return to the previous screen. • Each setting item and its setting value and contents are as shown in the table below.
7.7. Key Lock This function validates key locking. If validated, any key other than the Menu key is not accepted. Pressing keys other than the Menu key sounds a warning tone. • The password input screen is displayed if Key Lock is selected on the main menu screen. Press the (–), (+), ( ), and ( ) keys (in that order) as a password. The " " indication is displayed on the screen to confirm each key entry as the keys are pressed. KEY LOCK ENTER A PASSWORD.
7.8. Communication Settings Set the transmission rate and whether or not to use flow control in RS-232C communications. Also set the IP address, etc. to be used in the Ethernet network. COMMUNICATION SETTING • Move the cursor with the ( ) or ( ) key, and change setting values with the (–) or (+) key. • Confirm the setting with the Menu key, and return to the previous screen.
• The figure at right is displayed after saving completion. • Pressing the Menu key returns the display to the communication setting menu screen. • Switch the power OFF and back ON again to validate the network setting. (Turn off and on the rear-panel mounted Main Power switch.) Note Network camera’s settings are not enabled at the front-mounted Standby Key operation. NETWORK SETTING NETWORK SETTING CHANGED. TURN POWER OFF AND ON TO VALIDATE THE SETTING. PRESS MENU KEY TO RETURN. 7.9.
7.9.3. Failure Logs Logs detection times and contents for the various different failure modes that can occur in the Digital Video Recorder, and displays from the latest log. Up to 100 logs are saved and old logs are deleted in chronological order when this limit is exceeded. • The display scrolls in page units (1 screen units) as the ( key is pressed. • Return to the previous screen with the Menu key.
7.10.2. Disk Formatting This function initializes the hard disk. If initialized, all previously recorded contents are deleted. However, setting contents and logs are retained. Hard disks to be formatted can be selected when the C-DR0101 and C-DR0105 is used. • Move the cursor with the ( ) or ( ) key, and change setting values with the (–) or (+) key. • Hold down the Select key for at least 1 second to start formatting. • Return to the previous screen with the Menu key.
8. DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER ACTIVATION AND TERMINATION 8.1. Recorder's Activation The switch and key shown in the following figures are used in operation.
8.2. When the Failure Screen Is Displayed: Note • Avoid operating any key during a system check after the Standby key has been pressed. The failure indication shown in the figure at right could be displayed. In such cases, switch the power OFF and back ON again. • If the failure indication is still displayed even though the power is reactivated, format the hard disk. (Refer to p. 26; "Disk Formatting.
10. RECORDING 10.1. Type of Recording Recording modes include General Recording, Internal Timer Recording, and Alarm Recording. Each recording mode permits the picture quality and recording interval to be set individually. (Refer to p. 17; "General Recording Settings.") In the Digital Video Recorder, recorded data from the start to the end of each recording is handled as a single recorded block. 10.1.1. Recording Priorities The order of Recording Priority is as shown below.
3 Indicates the recording interval. General Recording and Internal Timer Recording : 1/60 – 60 seconds Alarm Recording : 1/60 – 1 seconds Note • Even if the Recording Setting’s Recording Interval is set to "1/60 SEC," Mirroring Recording is performed at the recording interval of 1/30 second. (The on-screen interval indication is also "1/30 SEC" in Mirroring Recording.) (Refer to p. 17; "General Recording Settings.
10.3. The Keys to Be Used in Recording The following keys are used in recording: OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO Timer Key TIMER REC REVERSE PAUSE PLAY FRAME PLAY PLAY STOP FRAME Recording Key SELECT MENU SEARCH BUZZER STOP DISK FULL/ FAILURE ALARM RESET BLOCK DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER Buzzer Stop Key 10.4. Performing General Recording (Refer to p. 17; "General Recording Settings) Note Be sure to perform time and date settings before recording. (Refer to p. 14; "Clock Settings") 1.
3. Recording stops when the end of the preset recording period is reached. The illuminated Recording key extinguishes. Note • When the Disk Setting Recording Mode is set to "STOP," recording stops if no available hard disk time remains. • When the Recording mode is set to "SERIES," timer program cannot be perfomed. • When an alarm is activated during Internal Timer Recording, the Internal Timer Recording is interrupted, and automatically restored after Alarm Recording completion.
11. PLAYBACK 11.1. Type of Playback The Digital Video Recorder features the simultaneous recording/playback function that permits recorded images to be played back without stopping recording. The types of playback include Playback, Reverse Playback, Fast Forward Playback, Fast Reverse Playback, Forward Frame Playback, and Reverse Frame Playback. Note • When the Playback Setting’s Simultaneous Recording/Playback is set to "DISALLOW," playback cannot be performed during recording.
11.3. The Keys to Be Used in Playback The following keys are used in playback. Reverse Playback key, Pause key, Playback key, Playback Stop key, Block Shift key TIMER OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO REC REVERSE PAUSE PLAY FRAME PLAY PLAY STOP SELECT MENU SEARCH ALARM RESET BLOCK FRAME BUZZER STOP DISK FULL/ FAILURE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER Block Shift key Reverse Playback key Pause key Playback Stop key Playback key 11.4. Performing Playback 1. Press the Playback key ( ) to start playback.
2. Pressing the Pause key ( ) again returns the Digital Video Recorder to the playback mode it was last in before playback was suspended. The illuminated Pause key extinguishes and the Playback key lights. 11.5.4. Forward Frame Playback and Reverse Frame Playback If the Playback key ( ) or Reverse Playback key ( Reverse Frame playback can be performed.
11.6. About the Playback Start Position • If playback is initiated from the camera display screen, the playback begins from the position at which it was last stopped. When the power is switched on or when the position previously played back has been overwritten, playback is started from the oldest recorded image. During recording, playback is started from the most recent data in the currently recorded block.
12. SEARCH FUNCTIONS The following three methods are available to search recorded data (images): 1. Date/Time Search : Playback can be initiated by designating the date and time. 2. Block Search : Playback can be initiated by selecting the recorded block. 3. Time Shift Search : Playback can be initiated by increasing or decreasing times from the designated time. The Digital Video Recorder handles recorded data from the start to the end of each recording as a single recorded block.
12.2.3. Block Search Operation • Using the ( ) or ( ) key, move the cursor to scroll the screen and select the desired block. The ( ) indication is displayed when data exists before the currently displayed search screen, while the ( ) indication is displayed when data exists after the currently-displayed search screen.
12.3. Time Shift Search 1. Press the Pause key on the playback screen to suspend playback. 2. Press the Search key. The Time Shift Search screen is displayed, and the Pause key flashes.Pressing the Search key again returns the display to the playback pause screen. 3. Using the ( ) or ( ) key, change the time period to be shifted.The shift time period increases as the ( ) key is pressed, and decreases as the ( ) key is pressed. It can be set to a variable period of 1 – 60 minutes.
13. CONNECTIONS 13.1. Preparations for Connections Switch off the power to the Digital Video Recorder and all connected equipment before performing connections. The Digital Video Recorder has built-in hard disks. To avoid damage to them, when moving the Digital Video Recorder, be sure to leave the Recorder’s Main Power switch turned off for at least 30 seconds before moving. 13.1.1. Control Input/Output Terminal Connections Applicable cables are as follows: • Solid cable : AWG28 (ø 0.32mm) – AWG22(ø 0.
13.4. Combination With The Digital Video Recorder/ Multi-switchers (C-MS91D and C-MS161D) The Digital Video Recorder has been designed with an emphasis on the synchronization with the TOA Multiswitchers (C-MS91D, C-MS161D). By synchronizing the Digital Video Recorder with the Multi-switcher, the following advantages – unavailable to conventional systems using analog time-lapse VCRs – can be realized. 1. The Multi-switcher does not need to be operated when operating the Digital Video Recorder. 2.
14. CONNECTION EXAMPLES 14.1. Connection to the 24V AC or 12V DC or AC Mains Camera. Note Power Sync cameras cannot be used. VIDEO OUT Camera ALARM RESET OUT ALARM IN SW CTRL OUT GND Sensor etc.
14.2. Connection to the Multi-switcher 14.2.1. Basic System (Combined with the C-MS91D Multi-switcher) Note Power Sync cameras cannot be used. Camera Sensor etc.
14.2.2. Expansion System (Combined with the C-MS91D Multi-switcher) Note Power Sync cameras cannot be used. Camera 9 Sensor etc.
15. RECORDING TIME TABLE 15.1. Recording Picture Quality Setting The Digital Video Recorder is designed to be used as a hard disk recorder for surveillance applications, and its picture quality can be set to Levels 1 – 5. Whether emphasis is placed on picture quality or on recording interval can be selected depending on surveillance conditions.
Disk Mode : MIRRORING Audio Record : ON Recording Time Intervals (Sec), Recording Time Period Picture File quality Size 1/60 1/30 1/15 1/10 1/5 1/3 1/2 1 2 3 5 10 20 Level 1 64KB – 17 33 50 97 158 227 409 681 878 1134 1460 1704 Level 2 40KB – 26 52 78 150 239 337 580 901 1112 1356 1631 1815 Level 3 32KB – 33 64 95 183 289 402 674 1011 1220 1450 1697 1855 Lebel 4 24KB – 43 84 124 234 364 498 804 1150 1352 1558 1769 1898 Level 5 16KB – 62 120 176 325 494 654 996 1334 1516 1684 1848 1942 30 1803 1884 1913 194
16. EXTERNAL TERMINAL SPECIFICATIONS 16.1. RS-232C Communication Specifications The Digital Video Recorder’s RS-232C interface permits remote control using a connected PC. Note • Control software is not supplied as standard. • Communication specifications are those set when the Switcher Synchronization selection on the Communication Setting Screen is set to "OFF.
16.1.4. RS-232C Communication Format (Controller Digital Recorder) Item STX LEN COMMAND PARA DATA ETX No. of Byte 1 1 2 2 Variable 1 STX : Fixed to A0H. LEN : The number of bytes from command to DATA COMMAND : BT, MS, MV, LG, SE*1 PARA : Parameter*1 DATA : DATA section (variable depending on a command and parameter) ETX : Fixed to AFH. *1 If communication data is transmitted, an ACK, NAK, or DEL signal is returned immediately after the data is received.
Menu Setting Commands Command PARA DATA LEN MS RQ 1 RD RI 1 1 RC TM 1 1 1 2 1 Contents General Recording Setting Picture Quality General Recording Setting Audio General Recording Setting Recording Interval Switcher Control Period Setting Frame No.
Menu Setting Content Request Command Command PARA DATA LEN MV RQ 0 RD RI 0 0 RC TM AS AN AP AT AF AQ AD AI AB AO WD WM DT VQ VD VW VR VP VG VH VT VC VM TR TF TS TT TC PM PR SU SM SW SH EM EW EH 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Contents General Recording Setting Picture Quality General Recording Setting Audio General Recoding Setting Recording Interval Switcher Control Period Timer Setting Data Alarm Setting Alarm Input Mode Pre-Alarm Period Alarm Recordin
16.1.6. RS-232C Communication Format (Digital Recorder Controller) Item STX LEN COMMAND PARA DATA ETX No. of Byte 1 1 2 2 Variable 1 STX : LEN : COMMAND : PARA : DATA : ETX : Fixed to A0H. The number of bytes from command to DATA BT, MV, LG Parameter DATA section (variable depending on a command and parameter) Fixed to AFH. 16.1.7. RS-232C Communication Command (Digital Recorder Controller) Commands are 2 bytes in length. Parameters (PARA) are also 2 bytes.
Menu Setting Content Response Command Command PARA DATA LEN MV RQ 1 RD RI 1 1 RC TM 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 Timer Start Time Timer End Time Internal Timer Recording Setting Picture Quality Internal Timer Recording Setting Audio Internal Timer Recording Setting Recording Interval Recording Pattern Motion Detection Pattern Alarm Setting Alarm Input Mode Pre-Alarm Period Alarm Recording Period VQ VD VW VR VP VG 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Post-Alarm Period Alarm Recording Picture Quality
Log Content Response Command Command PARA DATA LEN LG RD RQ AL AQ TR TQ 13 13 13 13 13 13 Contents Request for Recording Log Next Request for Recording Log Request for Alarm Recording Log Next Request for Alarm Recording Log Request for Failure Logs Next Request for Failure Logs Operation Request for sending from the head of the most recent data Request for continued data Request for sending from the head of the most recent data Request for continued data Request for sending from the head of the most r
17. RACK MOUNTING Use the optional MB-15B Rack Mounting Bracket when mounting the Digital Video Recorder in an equipment rack. Remove 4 rubber feet on the bottom surface by loosening their respective fixing screws with a standard screwdriver.
18. IF YOU THINK THERE IS A FAILURE: (TROUBLESHOOTING) Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Cannot switch on the power. • The supplied power cord is not • Connect the power cord. connected to the Digital Video Recorder’s Power inlet and wall AC outlet. Cannot operate the front panelmounted keys. • Keys are locked. • Release Key Lock. No picture is displayed. • Power is not switched on. • Cables are not correctly connected. • Switch on the power. • Connect the cable correctly.
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