Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC: THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, IN WHICH CASE USERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE. WARNING: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. THIS CLASS OF DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS. The information in this manual is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication. IDIS, Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any problems resulting from the use thereof. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Revisions or new editions to this publication may be issued to incorporate such changes. i User's Manual Important Safeguards 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. Cleaning Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning. 4. Attachments Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of the manufacturer as such additions may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or other personal injury. 5. Water and/or Moisture Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water. 6. Accessories Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand or table. The equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the equipment. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. 13. Damage requiring Service Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged. B. If liquid is spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment. C. If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the equipment to its normal operation. E. If the equipment has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged. F. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance -- this indicates a need for service. 14. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 15. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the equipment is in proper operating condition. 16. Field Installation This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to all local codes. 17. Correct Batteries Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. 18. Tmra A manufacturer's maximum recommended ambient temperature (Tmra) for the equipment must be specified so that the customer and installer may determine a suitable maximum operating environment for the equipment. 19. Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer's maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra). 20. Reduced Air Flow Installation of the equipment in the rack should be such that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. 21. Mechanical Loading Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not caused by uneven mechanical loading. 22. Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to connection of the equipment to supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on over current protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern. 23. Reliable Earthing (Grounding) Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips). This equipment and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the equipment and cart combination to overturn. 7. Power Sources This equipment should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power, please consult your equipment dealer or local power company. 8. Power Cords Operator or installer must remove power and TNT connections before handling the equipment. 9. Lightning For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges. 10. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. 11. Objects and Liquids Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the equipment. 12. Servicing Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. ii Four-Channel Digital Video Recorder Table of Contents Chapter 1 -- Introduction ..................................................................................1 Features ..........................................................................................................1 Technical Overview .......................................................................................2 Chapter 2 -- Installation ....................................................................................3 Package Contents ..........................................................................................3 Required Installation Tools...........................................................................3 Connecting the Video Source.......................................................................3 Connecting the Loop Through Video...........................................................4 Connecting Audio ..........................................................................................4 Setting Unit for CVBS (SVHS) or VGA output .............................................4 Connecting the Monitor.................................................................................5 Connecting the Spot Monitor .......................................................................5 Connecting the RGB Monitor.......................................................................5 Connecting to the Network Port ...................................................................6 Connecting to the RS-232C Port ..................................................................6 Factory Reset .................................................................................................6 Connecting Alarms ........................................................................................7 AI 1 to 4 (Alarm In).......................................................................................7 GND (Ground) .............................................................................................7 ARI (Alarm Reset In)....................................................................................8 Alarm Out.....................................................................................................8 Connecting to the RS-485 Port .....................................................................8 Connecting to the USB Port..........................................................................9 Connecting the Power Cord..........................................................................9 Chapter 3 -- Configuration..............................................................................11 Front Panel Controls ...................................................................................11 Power LED.................................................................................................11 Alarm LED .................................................................................................11 REC LED ...................................................................................................11 Network LED..............................................................................................11 Copy LED ..................................................................................................12 Camera Buttons (1 to 4) ............................................................................12 QUAD/SEQ Button ....................................................................................12 PTZ Button.................................................................................................12 PANIC Button ............................................................................................12 Menu Button ..............................................................................................12 Enter/Pause Button....................................................................................13 Arrow Buttons ............................................................................................13 Shuttle Ring ...............................................................................................13 Jog Dial......................................................................................................13 iii User's Manual Turning on the Power ..................................................................................13 Initial Unit Setup...........................................................................................14 Quick Setup Screen .....................................................................................14 Normal Setup Screen...................................................................................15 System Information....................................................................................16 Date/Time Setup........................................................................................18 System Check Screen ...............................................................................21 Storage Screen..........................................................................................23 System Log Screen ...................................................................................25 System Shutdown......................................................................................25 Configuring Input Devices ..........................................................................26 Camera Setup Screen ...............................................................................26 Alarm In Setup Screen................................................................. ...