Channel Vision 3G Series User manual

User Manual
16/ 8/ 4CH H.264 Multiplex DVR
VER.:1.0, P/N: R040191B

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All the safety and operating instructions must be read before the unit is operated.
•Make sure to switch the power off before you install the DVR.
•There is the danger of an electric shock if the DVR is opened by an unqualified service
engineer or installer.
•Avoid using the DVR outside of the reference temperature and humidity indicated in the
specification.
•Avoid exposing the DVR to violent movement or vibration.
•Do not use or store the DVR in direct sunlight or near to any source of heat.
•Do not place any object into the holes used for air circulation.
•Always use the DVR in a well ventilated location to prevent overheating.
•Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
•Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 FEATURES .........................................................................................................1
Chapter 2 MAIN MENU OPERATION..................................................................................2
2.1 Quick Setup ............................................................................................................2
2.2 Network Remote Instructions..................................................................................4
2.3 Playback Mode .......................................................................................................5
2.4 PTZ Mode...............................................................................................................6
Chapter 3 INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................8
3.1 System Configuration – 16CH ................................................................................8
3.2 System Configuration – 8CH ..................................................................................8
3.3 System Configuration – 4CH ..................................................................................9
3.4 Hard Disk Installation..............................................................................................9
Chapter 4 BASIC OPERATION and MENU SETUP .......................................................... 11
4.1 Main Menu Setup.................................................................................................. 11
4.2 Record Setup........................................................................................................13
4.3 Event Setup ..........................................................................................................15
4.4 Schedule Setup ....................................................................................................18
4.5 Camera Setup.......................................................................................................20
4.6 Account Setup ......................................................................................................21
4.7 Network Setup ......................................................................................................22
4.8 PTZ & RS-485 Setup ............................................................................................29
4.9 System Setup .......................................................................................................30
4.10 Utility Setup ........................................................................................................37
4.11 Diagnostic ...........................................................................................................38
Chapter 5 SEARCH & BACKUP ........................................................................................39
5.1 Search Setup........................................................................................................39
5.2 Backup Setup .......................................................................................................42
Chapter 6 SPECIFICATION...............................................................................................43
Chapter 7 NETWORK SURVEILLANCE............................................................................45
7.1 Remote Connection ..............................................................................................45
7.2 Remote Backup ....................................................................................................45
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this
document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information herein.

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Chapter 1 FEATURES
zTwo USB ports (for mouse usage and backup).
zDual streaming enhances the speed of network transmission
zBuilt-in VGA output up to 1024x768 resolution
zIndividual setup of resolution, frame rate and video quality for each channel
zStill image snapshot
zAVI converter with time stamp
zH.264 compression ideal for saving HDD space
zReal time live display
zLive display, record, backup, playback and network access simultaneously
zPicture-in-picture monitoring and 2X to 8X ditital zoom display
zControl Methods: front panel, USB mouse, IR remote controller, client viewer
zIntuitive GUI for easy configuration and menu driven operation
zPan / Tilt / Zoom camera control
zData backup: USB devices, network and DVD-RW
zEvent triggered with email notification: motion detection, alarm, video loss
zSupports Internet Explorer with same GUI as DVR site
zMulti-language OSD
zCentral Management System (CMS)
z3G/ GPRS mobile phone monitoring

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Chapter 2 MAIN MENU OPERATION
2.1 Quick Setup
Graphic Icons
Resting the cursor on this icon will bring up the four (Main Menu/ Search/
Backup/ PTZ) menu icons.
MAIN MENU.
SEARCH SETUP.
BACKUP.
PTZ CONTROL.
Turn On/Off recording.
PLAYBACK
Resting the cursor on this icon will bring up five (PAUSE/ PIP/ ZOOM/
AUTO SEQ/ LOCK) display icons.
PAUSE, to pause LIVE image
PIP, picture in picture
ZOOM, 2X to 8X ditital zoom in / out the screen size
AUTO-sequence
LOCK, activate the key lock.
Full screen display, multiple clicking to switch channels
Quad display.
9CH Split-screen display (available only to 8/ 16CH DVR).
13CH Split-screen display (available only to 16CH DVR).
16CH Split-screen display (available only to 16CH DVR).

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GUI Hints and Tips
Recording is on
Number represents the current selected LIVE audio channel (available to
8/ 16CH DVR and option to 4CH DVR).
Live Audio is off
Motion detected on the channel
Sensor triggered on the channel
Video loss detected on the channel
USB device detected
DVR has been connected onto the Internet.
AUTO-SEQ is on
FREZZE is on, screen is frozen
LOCK is on
PTZ control is on
Shows the current hard disk space used-up (99% means that the HDD
space has been used up 99%, and the remaining HDD space is 1%)
Current time which is used when providing the convertion of AVI files is
shown on the bottom lower right of each DVR screen.
99%

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2.2 Network Remote Instructions
Same user and DVR-site interface, the only difference is network toolbar which is
situated on the lower bottom right.
Icon Description
/Low Video Quality (LQ)
High Video Quality (HQ)
* Please refet to 4.7.2 HTTP setup
/Full Screen
Record
Capture Image
Record and captured files storage path settings
Open / Close this tool bar

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2.3 Playback Mode
Playback – Quick Function Icon
Press「/ 」button to Fast Rewind
Speed : 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x
Press「/ 」button to Fast Forward
Speed : 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x
/ Press「PLAY」/ 「」button to Play/ Pause Playback
「/ SLOW」slow playback
Speed : 1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x, 1/16x
「/ 」stop playback
Speed : 1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x, 1/16x
Playback channel by channel with snap shot display
Full screen display
Quad display
9CH Split-screen display (available only to 8/ 16CH DVR)
16CH Split-screen display (available only to 16CH DVR)
Zoom in video image
Snap shot image

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2.4 PTZ Mode
PTZ – Remote Controller Control
/SLOW Move PTZ up.
/ Move PTZ down.
/ Move PTZ to the left.
/ Move PTZ to the right.
ZOOM + PTZ zoom-in.
ZOOM - PTZ zoom-out.
FOCUS + PTZ focus-in.
FOCUS - PTZ focus-out.
IRIS + PTZ iris-open.
IRIS - PTZ iris-close.
TOUR Activate PTZ pre-set tour. *
PRESET + NUMBER To save a preset location
Press PRESET and a number key. DVR will save the current location.
PLAY + NUMBER To go to a preset location
Press PLAY and a number key. DVR will move to the preset location.
ZOOM Set current PTZ location as the start of the line-scan. *
PIP Set current PTZ location as the start of the line-scan. *
FREEZE Activate line-scan. *
*:Different brands of PTZ protocol sometimes may not be 100% compatible with each other.
Therefore, these functions may not be applicable.
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