CONNECTION AND SETUP 2. CONNECTION AND SETUP Before the DVR is powered on, make sure you have installed a hard disk and connected at least one camera. For details, please refer to the following sections. Note: The DVR is designed to automatically detect the video system of the connected cameras (NTSC or PAL). To make sure the system detection is correct, please check if the cameras are connected to the DVR and power-supplied before the DVR is powered on 2.1 SATA HDD Installation ASATAHDD must be installed before the DVR is powered on. Note: It’s recommended to clear all data in the hard disk when the DVR is powered on and the date & time are set correctly to ensure the recorded data are not mixed with other data previously saved in the same hard disk. For details, please refer to “5.6.4 Clear All HDD Data” at page 27. > For 16CH & 8CH Models Step1:Loose the screws on the upper cover and open the upper cover of the DVR Note: The DVR cover is made of metal. Please be careful with its edge when you remove the cover. Step2: There are two HDD brackets for this DVR as indicated on the right picture. 2-1 To install on the first bracket Remove the bracket, and align the screw holes of the bracket with the HDD’s screw holes. Make ‘sure the PCB side of the HDD is facing up. Fasten the HDD to the bracket, and connect the power connector and data bus connector to the HDD. Then, replace the bracket to DVR.CONNECTION AND SETUP 2-2 To install on the second bracket Connect the power connector and data bus connector to the HDD. When connecting the power cable, make sure the cable is passed through the power cable ‘of DVD writer. This is to prevent the HDD power cable from interfering with the fan spinning. Align the screw holes of the bracket with the HDD's screw holes. Make sure the PCB side of the HDD is facing up. Then, fasten the HDD to the bracket, Note: For DVD writer installation, please refer to “APPENDIX 7 DVD WRITER INSTALLATION” at page 56. ‘Step3:Close the upper cover of the DVR, and fasten all the screws you loosened in Stept. > For 4CH Model Step1:Loose the screws on the upper cover and remove it from the DVR. Find the two HDD brackets located on the DVR base. Step2:Get a compatible HDD, and connect it to the power connector and data bus connector. ‘Step3:Make sure the PCB side is facing up, and place the HDD between the HDD. brackets on the DVR base as shown below. Make sure the other side of the HDD is contacted with the DVR base for heat conduction.CONNECTION AND SETUP Step4:Align the screw hole on the each bracket with the screw hole on the each side of the HDD as shown below, and fix the HDD to the bracket with a HDD screw supplied. ‘Step: Close the upper cover of the DVR, and fasten all the screws you loosened in Step 1. 2.2 Camera Connection The cameras must be connected and power-supplied before the DVR is powered on. Connect the camera with the indicated power supply. Then, connect the camera video output to the DVR video input port with a coaxial cable or RCA cable with BNC connectors. Note: For detailed DVR video input ports, please refer to “1.3 Rear Panel” at page 3. 2.2.1 Normal Camera Connection Note: For detailed camera installation and connection, please refer to its own user manual. 1) Connecting to DVR video input Connect the camera video output to the DVR video input port with a coaxial cable or RCA line with BNC connector. 2) Connecting to DVR audio input (Optional Connect the camera audio output to the DVR audio input port with a coaxial cable or RCA cable with BNC connectors.CONNECTION AND SETUP 3) Connecting to power Connect the camera with indicated power supply and make sure it's power-supplied. 2.2.2 PTZ Camera Connection The following description is taking our brand's PTZ camera as an example, For DVR setting to control the PTZ camera, please refer to “5.5 PTZ Camera Setting’ at page 23. For detailed PTZ camera control and operation, please refer to its own user manual RJ11 cable RS485-A: Red wire RS485-B: Green wi RJ11 Line The RJ11 cable is not supplied in the sales package. STEP 1: Get a RU11 cable with the proper length to your connection, Different RJ11 connector may have different wire layout, so the connection might be different. If you cannot control the DVR after connection, please reverse the RJ11 cable connection with the DVR. STEP 2: Remove one end of thi \sulating coating of the RJ11 cable. Remove one end of the insulating coating of the RJ11 cable to find the RS485-A and the RS485-B wires, and remove the insulating coating to reveal the naked wires for further connection STEP 3: Twist the RS485-A and RS485-B wires of the RJ11 cable and the speed dome camera together. Twist the RS485-A (red) and RS485-B (green) wires of the RU11 cable to the RS485-A (brown) and RS485-B (orange) wires of the speed dome camera. To protect the naked wires, use the insulation tape to cover on the twisted wires. STEP 4: Connect the other end of the RJ11 cable to DVR. Solder the RS485-A (red) and RS485-B (green) wires of the R11 cable to the corresponding pins on the solder side of the optional D-Sub connector. 8CONNECTION AND SETUP For DVR PIN configuration, please refer to "APPENDIX 6 PIN CONFIGURATION” at page 53. For connection details, please check with your installer, STEP 5: Set the speed dome camera at the DVR side. Go to “ADVANCE CONFIG" — “REMOTE” to set the speed dome camera. a) Select the device to "PTZ". b) Set the ID to the value the same as the one set in the speed dome camera. The default ID of the camera is 000. c) Select the protocol to “NORMAL” 4) Set the baud rate to the value the same as the one set in the speed dome camera. The default baud rate of the camera is 2400. (ADVANCE CONFIG CANERA [CH [Gre [OB [GH [Ors [rw [7 [OB [a8 HHL] DETECTION DEVICE PIZ ALERT ID 000 INETWORK PROTOCOL NORMAL Iswrp RATE 2400 DISPLAY RECORD, ex 2.3 DVR Power On This device should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the manufacturer's label. Connect the indicated AC power cord to the power adapter, and plug into an electrical outlet. The power LED will be on. Note: Before the DVR is powered on, make sure the cameras are connected and power-supplied for the detection of the camera video system to be correct. Note: To ensure that your DVR works constantly and properly, it's recommended to use an UPS, Uninterruptible Power Supply (Optional), for continuously operation.CONNECTION AND SETUP 2.4 Date and Time Setting Before operating your DVR, please set the date and time on your DVR FIRST. Note: Please DO NOT change the date or time of your DVR after the recording function is activated. Otherwise, the recorded data will be disordered and you will not be able to find the recorded file to backup by time search. If users change the date or time accidentally when the recording function is activated, it’s recommended to clear all HDD data, and start recording again. Note: For the first time to use the DVR, please power it on for at least 48 hours continuously after the date & time is set correctly. It helps to prevent DVR time from resetting after the disconnecting of DVR power. If the DVR time resets after the disconnecting of DVR power, for example, caused by a power outage, the battery might run out and please replace the battery as described in “APPENDIX 5 DVR BATTERY REPLACEMENT” at page 52. Right-click to enter the DVR password with the password keypad. The default administrator password is 0000, The status will be changed from ©} (key lock) to & (administrator). Then, right-click to show the main menu, and select “QUICK START” > “TIME SETUP" to set the date & time. QUICK START [GENERAL DATE 2009 7 NOV 17 TIME 15:35:53 ar] 2.5 Clear Hard Disk It’s recommended to clear all data in the hard disk for the first time to user this DVR to ensure the recorded data are not mixed with other data previously saved in the same hard disk. Right-click to show the main menu, and select “SYSTEM” > “SYSTEM INFO" > “CLEAR HDD". The DVR will reboot when HDD data are cleared. 10CONNECTION AND SETUP ‘SYSTEM TOOLS, BAUD RATE 2400 HOST ID. 000 USB BACKUP RETR 5 Ibvo BACKUP AUTO KEY LOCK NEVER CLEAR HDD. HDD-0 RESET DEFAULT SUBMT REMOTE CONTROL ID 000 SERIAL TYPE ase, VIDEO FORMAT NTSC VERSION 1019-1008-1010- ear] 2.6 Password Setting Right-click to show the main menu, and select “SYSTEM” > “TOOLS'" to change the DVR password. There are two user levels: ADMIN & OPERATOR, For details, please refer to Level Switch” at page 17. 4 User SYSTEM TANGUAGE ENGLISH ISYSTEM INFO ADMIN PASSWORD. SETUP lUsB BACKUP ‘OPERATOR PASSWORD SETUP Ibvo BACKUP UPGRADE SUBMIT er]