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USER MANUAL R4D1EB3ECMB-1T REVO

4 Channel USER'S MANUAL

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pentaplex TECHNOLOGY

REV0's advanced PentaPlex™ technology maximizes the DVR by allowing users to View Live Video/Record/Search and Playback/Back Up/Access DVR Remotely - ALL AT THE SAME TIME!

REVO

www.revoamerica.com 1-866-625-REVO (7386)

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WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

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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.

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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.

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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 REASON PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIC ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY A 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 FC 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. We are 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.

The software included in this product contains some Open Sources. You may obtain the complete corresponding sc code from us. See the Open Source Guide on the software CD (OpenSourceGuide\OpenSourceGuide.pdf) or as a printed document included along with the 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. Placement and 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.

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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.

Do not place this equipment on a closed space. Sufficient amount of ventilation air is necessary to avoid increase of ambient temperature which can cause improper operation or the risk of fire.

7. Power Sources

This equipment should be operated only from the type of power so indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of po please consult your equipment dealer or local power company.

8. Power Cords

Operator or installer must remove power and TNV 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, unplay it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. It will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-lift 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 services to qualified service personnel.

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 control may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the equipment to its normal operat 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 has the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitute 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 (T) for the equipment must be specified so that the customer and install may determine a suitable maximum operating environment for the equipment.

WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

Correct Disposal of This Product

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

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This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 — Introduction....1

Features....1

Package Contents....1

Chapter 2 — Installation & Configuration.... 3

Rear Panel Connectors.... 3

Front Panel View 5

Turning on the Power 5

Quick Setup Wizard 6

Advanced Setup.... 10

System Setup 11

Network Setup 13

Camera Setup.... 18

Record Setup....18

Event Setup 21

Display Setup....22

Chapter 3 — Operation....24

Live Monitoring....24

Live Monitoring Menu 24

Mouse Display Menu 25

Recording Video 26

Playing Recorded Video 27

Searching Video....27

Search Menu 28

Search 28

Go To 30

Export 31

REVO Remote 32

Web Monitoring 33

Web Search 34

Appendix 36

Infrared Remote Control (Optional) 36

Error Code Notices 37

Map of Screens (Advanced Setup) 38

Troubleshooting 38

Specifications 40

Chapter 1 — Introduction

FEATURES

Your color digital video recorder (DVR) provides recording capabilities for four camera inputs. It provides exceptional picture quality in both live and playback modes, and offers the following features:

• 4 RJ-12 Input Connectors
- Compatible with Color (NTSC) and B&W (CCIR and EIA-170) Video Sources
- All-In-One Digital Video Recorder with 10.1" LCD Display Panel
• Records up to 120 NTSC Images per Second
• Continuous Recording in Disk Recycle Mode
• Records while Playing Back and Transmitting to Remote Site
- User-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) Menu System
- Multiple Recording Modes (Time-lapse, Pre-event, Event)
- Multiple Search Engines (Date/Time, Event, Record Table)
- Two-way Audio Communication
• 4-Channel Audio Recording and 1-Channel Audio Playback
• Built-In Speaker
- 2 USB 2.0 Ports
- USB Mouse
• Live or Recorded Video Access via Ethernet
• Self-diagnostics with Automatic Notification including Hard Disk Drive S.M.A.R.T. Protocol
• Infrared Remote Control (Optional)

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graph TD
    A["Cameras 1-4"] --> B["Digital Video Recorder"]
    C["Video Out"] --> B
    D["IR Remote Control (Optional)"] --> B
    E["Mouse"] --> B
    F["Flash Drive"] --> B
    G["REVO Remote Pro REVO Remote"] --> H["Network"]
    I["Computer"] --> H

Typical DVR installation

PACKAGE CONTENTS

The package contains the following:

• Digital Video Recorder
• Power Adaptor and Power Cord
- REVO Remote Pro Software CD and User's Manual (This document)
- USB Mouse

Chapter 2 — Installation & Configuration

REAR PANEL CONNECTORS

No special tools are required to install the DVR. Refer to the installation manuals for the other components that make up part of your system. Your DVR should be completely installed before proceeding.

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natural_image Diagram of a device rear panel with labeled components and dot patterns (no text or symbols)

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① Built-In Speaker

② Stand Handle

③ Factory Reset Switch

④ USB Port

⑤ VESA Mounting Holes

⑥ Power Cord Connector

⑦ Video Out

⑧ Video/Audio In

⑨ Network Port

Built-In Speaker

The built-in speaker sounds the DVR's audio outputs.

Stand Handle

The stand handle will be used to adjust the angle of the stand. Loosen the handle first and then change the angle, and tighten the handle again.

VESA Mounting Holes

The system is 75x75mm VESA compatible for wall mounting.

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CAUTION: Wall mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.

Factory Reset Switch

This switch will only be used on the rare occasions that you want to return all the settings to the original factory settings.

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CAUTION: When using the Factory Reset, you will lose any settings you have saved.

To reset the unit, you will need a straightened paperclip:

Turn the DVR off. Poke the straightened paperclip in the unlabeled hole under of the USB, and turn the DVR on. Hold the switch until the DVR turns on and the live monitoring screen appears. Release the reset switch. All of the DVR's settings are now at the original settings it had when it left the factory.

USB Port

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Connect the USB mouse to one of the ports. The USB mouse will be used to access many of the DVR's functions. A USB flash drive can be connected for backup or system upgrades.

Power Cord Connector

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Connect the connector of the adaptor to the DVR, and connect the AC power cord to the adaptor and then to the wall outlet.

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WARNING: ROUTE POWER CORDS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A TRIPPING HAZARD. MAKE CERTAIN THE POWER CORD WILL NOT BE PINCHED OR ABRADED BY FURNITU DO NOT INSTALL POWER CORDS UNDER RUGS OR CARPET. THE POWER CORD HAS A GROUNDING PIN. IF YOUR POWER OUTLET DOES NOT HAVE A GROUNDING PIN RECEPTACLE, DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG. DO NOT OVERLOAD THE CIRCUIT BY PLUGGING TOO MANY DEVICES IN TO ONE CIRCUIT.

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CAUTION: Ensure the DVR is not near any heat source that could cause overheating.

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CAUTION: The DVR does not have an internal fan so leave a clearance of at least 6 inches near ventilation hole areas on each side panel of the unit for proper ventilation.

Video Out

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If you prefer to use a standard CCTV monitor, connect it to the Video Out connector using the RCA jack.

NOTE: The DVR supports simultaneous operation of a CCTV and a LCD (Built-in) monitor.

Video/Audio Input

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Connect the RJ-12 cables from the observation cameras to the modular RJ-12 connectors.

Network Port

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The DVR can be networked using the 10/100Mb Ethernet connector. Connect a Cat5 cable with an RJ-45 jack to the DVR connector. The DVR can be networked with a computer for remote monitoring, sear configuration and software upgrades. See the Network Setup section in this chapter for configuring the Ethernet connections.

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CAUTION: The network connector is not designed to be connected directly with cable or wir intended for outdoor use.

FRONT PANEL VIEW

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text_image Diagram of a device casing with labeled parts and internal components

① LCD Panel
② LED
③ Infrared Sensor

LCD Panel

The LCD panel displays live or recorded video on the screen.

LED

The red LED is lit when the unit is On.

The orange and red LED flickers alternately when the DVR is recording or searching video on the hard disk drive.

The red LED flickers while in the screen saving mode.

Infrared Sensor

The infrared sensor on the DVR receives the remote control's signal.

NOTE: Make certain that nothing blocks the infrared sensor, or the remote control will not function properly.

NOTE: When you use wireless communication devices (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) near the DVR, the remote control might not function properly.

Connecting the power cord to the DVR turns on the unit. The unit will take approximately 30 seconds to initialize.

As soon as the DVR's initialization process completes, the DVR will begin displaying live video on the attached monitor and playing live audio through the built-in speaker.

When you turn the system on for the first time, you will be asked to select the startup language. Select the desired language and then click the OK button.

NOTE: You can change the language during System setup. Refer to the Advanced Setup section of this chapter.

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text_image Language Please select a language. English French Spanish OK

Before using your DVR for the first time, you will want to establish the initial settings. The following describes how to use the mouse and remote control in the setup screen. Take a minute to review the descriptions.

MouseRemote Control (Optional)
To enter the setup screen...In the Live Monitoring mode, move the mouse pointer to the top of the screen to display hidden menu icons. Click the ⚙ (Setup) icon with the left button.In Live Monitoring mode, press the Menu button to display the menu icons at the top of the screen. Select the ⚙ (Setup) icon by pressing the ⚤ button.
To select items...Click the desired item with the left button.Move to the desired item by pressing the arrow buttons (▲▼◀▶) and select it by pressing the ⚤ button.
To change values...Select the desired item with the left button and roll the mouse wheel up and down to increase or decrease the values.Select the desired item and press the Up and Down arrow buttons (▲▼) to increase or decrease the values and then press the ⚤ button to complete the entry.
To enter characters...Select the desired item with the left button to displays a virtual keyboard. Click the desired character with the left button.Select the desired item and press the ⚤ button to displays a virtual keyboard. Move to the desired character by pressing the arrow buttons, and press the ⚤ button.

NOTE: For simplicity, most of the operation explanations in this manual are based on using the Remote Control.

While setting up the DVR, there will be many opportunities to enter names and titles. When making these entries, a Virtual Keyboard will appear.

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Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the character you want in the name or title and press the ⏻ button. That character appears in the title bar and the cursor moves to the next position. Selecting ⚙ toggles between the upper and lower case keyboards, ← backspaces, and ✗ deletes entered characters. You can use up to 31 characters including spaces in your title.

QUICK SETUP WIZARD

When you turn the system on for the first time, the Quick Setup Wizard will run. The Quick Setup Wizard guides you through configuring the system for basic operation. The wizard also can be accessed by selecting Quick Setup in the Main Setup screen. Refer to the following Advanced Setup section.

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text_image Quick Setup Wizard You are about to start the Quick Setup Wizard. This Wizard will guide you through - Data/Time Setup - Recording Method Setup - Recording Video Quality Setup - Network Setup (Cortina) Click the Next button to start the wizard. Control Next

Select the Next button to start the Quick Setup Wizard.

NOTE: Selecting the Cancel button throughout the screens exits the Quick Setup Wizard without saving your changes and return to the Live Monitoring mode.

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text_image Quick Setup Wizard (Step 1/3) Date/Time Setup Date 05/22/2011 Format Time 11:11:55 AM Format Time Zone GMT-05:00 Eastern Time (US & Ca ✓ Use Daylight Saving Time Cancel Back Next

Date/Time Setup

  • Date: Set the system date and select the date format.
    • Time: Set the system time and select the time format.
    • Time Zone: Select your time zone.
  • Use Daylight Saving Time: Selecting the box sets the system to use daylight saving time.

NOTE: The Date/Time will be set, and the clock will start when you click the Next button.

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text_image Quick Setup Wizard (Step 2/3) Record Method Setup Which recording method would you prefer to use? • Motion Event Record (Recommended) • Continuous & Motion Event Record • Continuous Record Motion Event Record means that the system will record when a Motion Event is detected. Generally, video quality is more important for Motion Event Recording than it is for Continuous Recording, so the system records at a higher quality for Motion Events. Cancel Back Next

Record Method Setup

  • Select the desired recording mode from:
  • Motion Event Record (Recommended)
    – Continuous & Motion Event Record
  • Continuous Record

NOTE: You should understand each recording mode before setting the DVR's recording method.

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text_image Quick Setup Wizard (Step 3/3) Record Video Quality Setup Which video quality profile would you prefer to use? ● High Video Quality Priority Profile ● Standard Recording Profile ● Longer Recording Time Priority Profile The HVQPP provides the highest video quality recording at that highest frame rate but requires more hard disk space than the LRTPP. Please see the User's Manual for details. Cancel Back Next

Record Video Quality Setup

  • Select the desired video quality profile from:
    – Higher Video Quality Priority Profile
  • Standard Recording Profile
  • Longer Recording Time Priority Profile

NOTE: The higher quality setting requires more storage space.

NOTE: The recording resolution will be set to Very High when selecting High Video Quality Priority Profile, High when selecting Standard Recording Profile, and Standard when selecting Longer Recording Time Priority Profile.

NOTE: The recording quality and recording speed of each camera channel will be set as shown below according to the Record Method and Record Video Quality you set.

HVQPP*SRP*LRTPP*
Motion Event RecordVery High / 30 ipsHigh / 5 ipsStandard / 2.5 ips
Continuous & Motion Event RecordVery High / 30 ips (Time) Very High / 30 ips (Post-Event)High / 5 ips (Time) Very High / 30 ips (Post-Event)Standard / 2.5 ips (Time) High / 5 ips (Post-Event)
Continuous RecordVery High / 30 ipsHigh / 5 ips (Time)Standard / 2.5 ips

* Record Video Quality: HVQPP (High Video Quality Priority Profile), SRP (High Video Quality Priority Profile), LRTPP (Longer Recording Time Priority Profile)

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text_image Quick Setup Wizard You have now completed the setup for basic operation. Click the 'Finish' button to start Network Setup. Finish

Select the Finish button to finish the Quick Setup Wizard and start the Network Setup.

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text_image Network Setup Wizard REVO Network Wizard will help configure the DVR for your Network. Please make sure to connect an Ethernet cable between your DVR and Router, DSL Modem or Cable Modem. The wizard includes: - LAN Setup - REVO EZLink Setup - REVO Dashboard Setup Click the 'Next' button to start the wizard. Cancel Next

Select the Next button to start the Network Setup Wizard.

NOTE: The Network wizard also can be accessed by selecting Network Setup in the Main Setup screen. Refer to the following Advanced Setup section.

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text_image Network Setup Wizard (Step 1/6) Internet Connection Is your DVR connected to the Internet? ● Yes (I will use an Internet connection) ● No (I will Not use an Internet connection) Cancel Back Next

Internet Connection

Select whether or not your DVR is connected to the Internet.

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text_image Network Setup Wizard (Step 2/6) LAN Setup Auto Configuration Get IP, Gateway, Subnet Mask Use DSL/PPPoE Setup Search DNS Server Check Internet connectivity Test Cancel Back Next

LAN Setup

Select between Auto Configuration and Manual Configuration for network configuration, and then select the Test button to test the network configuration you selected.

NOTE: Selecting Auto Configuration allows the DVR to automatically obtain LAN parameters (IP address, Gateway Subnet Mask and DNS Server address). Selecting Manual Configuration allows you to set up LAN parameters manual

NOTE: The network configuration you set should be tested by selecting Test, otherwise the Next button will cannot be selected, and you cannot move to the next step.

- Use DSL/PPPoE Setup: Selecting the box allows you to set up the DSL network. Entering the ID and password for DSL connection is required.

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text_image Network Setup Wizard (Step 3/6) REVO EZLINK REVO EZLink is the technology that automatically sets up your DVR to work seamlessly for remote viewing via your network internet connection. Simply connect the DVR to your network router and you will be networking in no time! You need to name your DVR REVO EZLink to work. Now enter the DVR name you created to access this DVR. NO SPACES! DVR Name Test Cancel Back Next
  • DVR Name: Enter the DVR name to be registered on the DVRNS (DVR Name Service) server.
  • Test: Select the box to check whether or not the name you entered can be used and test whether or not the REVO EZL Service is working properly.

NOTE: The DVR name you entered should be checked by selecting Test, otherwise the REVO EZLink Service change will not be saved.

NOTE: When entering no name or a name already register on the DVRNS server, an error message displays.

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text_image Network Setup Wizard (Step 4/6) REVO Dashboard Setup REVO Dashboard is a free internet service where you can access you DVR from anywhere using the World Wide Web. This setup wizard will create a REVO Dashboard account for you, or add this DVR to an existing REVO Dashboard account. Multiple DVRs may be added to a single account. The next step will ask you to name this DVR so that it can be accessed on the REVO Dashboard. When naming your DVR, you may use letters, symbols and/or numbers but NO SPACES. Example: TomsStore05 Cancel Back Next

REVO Dashboard Setup I

Select the Next button to start the Dashboard Setup.

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text_image Network Setup Wizard (Step 5/6) REVO Dashboard Setup New account Existing account To create a REVO Dashboard account, you will need to create a User ID as an account name and create a password. The User ID is not the same as this DVRs name and must be at least 5 characters long. If you already have a REVO Dashboard account, please enter that information. Cancel Back Next

REVO Dashboard Setup II

Select New account if you want to create a new Dashboard account, and select Existing account if you want to use your existing Dashboard account.

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text_image Network Setup Wizard (Step 6/6) REVO Dashboard Setup http://dashboard.revoamerica.com User ID New Password Confirm DVR Name Register/Add a new DVR Cancel Back Next

REVO Dashboard Setup III

Enter the User ID and Password for your Dashboard account. And then register the DVR you want to access by entering the DVR name and selecting the Register/Add a new DVR button.

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text_image Network Setup Wizard You have now completed your network setup and created your REVO Dashboard account and/or added this DVR to an existing account!! FOR NEW ACCOUNT, please make sure to visit us at http://dashboard.revoamerica.com to complete activation of your new REVO Dashboard account. Once activated, you will be able to access your DVR(s) anytime/anywhere using the Internet. Click 'Finish' to complete the setup wizard Cancel Finish

Select the Finish button to finish the Setup Wizard.

ADVANCED SETUP

To enter the Main Setup screen, press the MENU button on the remote control. Select the (Setup) icon at the top of the screen by pressing the button. The Login screen appears.

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Select a User and enter the password by pressing the appropriate combination of Camera number buttons on the remote control and select the OK button. The fact default password is 1234 for a User and there is no password for an admin user. If you do not know the password, click the button for guidance.

NOTE: When logged on as the User, live monitoring, searching video and exporting recorded data (clip-copy) can only be allowed.

NOTE: Setting up a password is strongly recommended to ensure secure management of the system.

NOTE: To enter a password by using the mouse, click the button, and a virtual keyboard displays. See instructions above for using the virtual keyboard.

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text_image CAM1 CAM2 CAM3 Quick Setup Network Setup Advanced Setup 05/11/2010 07:02:46 PM admin

NOTE: Selecting Quick Setup or Network Setup in the Main Setup screen runs the selected setup wizard. Refer to the previous Quick Setup Wizard section for information regarding the Quick Setup and Network Setup.

Selecting Advanced Setup in the Main Setup screen displays the following Advanced Setup screen, and gives you to access to all the DVR's setup screens. Your DVR can be set up using various screens and dialog boxes.

Throughout the screens you will see Selecting the and pressing the button on the remote control gives you the opportunity to reset that screen to its default settings. You can save your changes by selecting the Save button and pressing the button. Selecting the Cancel button exits the screen without saving the changes.

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text_image REVO Digital Video Recorder SYSTEM 04/22/2010 01:48:05 PM

① System Menu

② Network Menu

③ Camera Menu

④ Record Menu

⑤ Event Menu

⑥ Display Menu

NOTE: When the installed hard disk drive is not formatted, a message box appears asking you to format the hard disk drive. If you want to record video, you must format the hard disk drive.

SYSTEM SETUP

System Settings (SYSTEM → System Tab)

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text_image SYSTEM System Date Time Storage System ID 0.0 Language English Version 1.0.0 Upgrade... Setup Import... Export... Show System Log... Change Password... System Shutdown Save Cancel

- System ID: Set the system ID. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons or scroll the mouse wheel to increase or decrease the number.

NOTE: It is possible to have multiple DVRs with the same System ID in the same area. In this case, all DVR with the same System ID will be controlled at the same time when using the infrared remote control for that ID number.

• Language: Select the desired language.

- Version: Displays the software version of the DVR. To upgrade the software, connect a USB flash drive containing the upgrade package file (.rui) to the DVR. Selecting Upgrade... displays the Upgrade screen. Select the desired upgrade file and press the button. The system restarts automatically after completing the upgrade.

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text_image Upgrade Select a package. Package upgrade.rui Install Cancel

- Setup: Imports saved DVR settings or exports the current DVR settings.

Import... – To import saved DVR settings, connect a USB flash drive containing the setup file to the DVR and select the desired setup file. Checking the Include Network Setup box changes the network settings.

Export... - To save the current DVR settings in .dat file format, connect a USB flash drive to the DVR and enter a file name for the settings.

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text_image Setup Import File name Select a setup file. my_registry.dat Include Network Setup Import Cancel

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text_image Setup Export File name Export Cancel

NOTE: Even after changing the DVR settings by importing saved settings, the time-related settings (Date/Time, Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time) will NOT be changed.

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CAUTION: The USB device must be FAT16 or FAT32 format.

- Show System Log...: Displays the system logs (up to 5,000 from the latest). The icon will be displayed in the last column for system activities of remote sites. To export the system log information, connect the USB device to the DVR. Select Export... and press the button, and the System Log Export screen displays. Select the box beside File name and press the button. A virtual keyboard allows you to enter the file name

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text_image System Log Time Type 06/22/2011 10:58:28 AM Setup Begin 06/22/2011 10:58:27 AM Login : admin 06/22/2011 10:58:26 AM Logout : admin 06/22/2011 10:58:24 AM Setup End 06/22/2011 10:58:19 AM Setup Begin 06/22/2011 10:58:12 AM Setup End 06/22/2011 10:58:05 AM Setup Begin 06/22/2011 10:57:55 AM Setup End 06/22/2011 10:57:51 AM Setup Begin 1 / 3 Export. Close
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Boot UpSetup Export CancelBackup Cancel (Local/Remote)
Upgrade (Local)Schedule OnBackup Failure (Local/Remote)
Upgrade Failure (Local)Schedule OffTime Change (Local)
Setup BeginClear All Data (Local)Time Zone Change (Local)
Setup EndFormat DiskDISK FULL
Setup ImportedSearch Begin (Local/Remote)Shutdown
Setup Import FailSearch End (Local/Remote)Restart
Setup ExportedBackup Begin (Local/Remote)DISK# BAD
Setup Export FailBackup End (Local/Remote)
  • Change Password...: Changes the password.
  • System Shutdown: Shuts the system down.

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text_image User admin Password Confirm OK Cancel

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text_image Are you sure you want to shut down? Shutdown Cancel

Date/Time Settings (SYSTEM → Date/Time Tab)

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text_image SYSTEM System Date/Time Storage Date 06/22/2011 Format Time 11:12:06 AM Format Time Zone GMT-05:00 Eastern Time (US & Cal. Use Daylight Saving Time Save Cancel
  • Date: Set the system date, and select the date format.
  • Time: Set the system time, and select the time format.
    • Time Zone: Select your time zone.
  • Use Daylight Saving Time: Selecting the box sets the system to use daylight saving time.

NOTE: The clock will not start running until you have selecting the Save button.

Storage Settings (SYSTEM → Storage Tab)

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text_image SYSTEM System Date Time Storage Capacity 236.18 GB Disk Bad Good (0%) Temperature Good [0°C / 32°F] S.M.A.R.T. Bad Recorded Data From 06/10/2011 10:36:39 AM To 06/22/2011 10:58:02 AM Clear All Data... Save Cancel
  • Capacity: Displays the capacity of the storage drive.
  • Disk Bad: Displays the damage status of the storage drive.
    Not Formatted - The device is not formatted.
    Good (%) – Less than user-defined percentage of bad disk sections is damaged.
    Bad - More than user-defined percentage of bad disk sections is damaged.
  • Temperature: Displays the temperature of the storage di N/A – The DVR cannot read the temperature.
    Good - The temperature does not exceed the user-defined temperature threshold.
    Bad - The temperature exceeds the user-defined temperature threshold.

• S.M.A.R.T.: Displays S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) information of the storage.

Good - The storage condition is normal.

Bad - Data cannot be written on or read from the storage drive.

N/A - The S.M.A.R.T. monitoring is not working or supported.

NOTE: When the S.M.A.R.T. displays Bad, the screen displays a message box. Once the message box appears, replacing the hard disk drive is recommended, usually within 24 hours.

- Recorded Data: Displays the time information about recorded data on the drive. Selecting Clear All Data... will clear all video data except the system log. When the hard disk drive has not been formatted, the Clear All Data... button changes to the Format... button which is used to format the hard disk drive.

NETWORK SETUP

General Settings (NETWORK → General Tab)

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text_image NETWORK General Network DVRNS RTSP Mail Push Schedule Transfer Speed 10.00 ips (ips) Quality High Remote Audio Channel Select From REVO Remote Network Bandwidth Limit 100.0 Mbps Enable SSL for Transferring Data Use REVO Remote Service Port 12088 (12001 ~ 14000) Mac Address 00:03:22:00:00:00 Sayn Cancel

- Transfer Speed: Set the transfer speed, and select the unit of measure for the transfer speed between bps (bits per second) and ips (images per second).

• Quality: Select the quality of the transferred image.

NOTE: The local recording speed might be affected by various network bandwidth (Transfer Speed) conditions

NOTE: The higher Quality and Resolution settings require higher Transfer Speed settings. The transfer speed you set is the maximum speed. Depending on the network environment, this speed may not be achieved.

- Remote Audio Channel: The DVR supports remote audio communication between a PC running REVO Remote Pro or REVO Remote and a local system. Select the audio channel that sends audio to the remote site. Selecting Select From REVO Remote will send audio of the channel selected from REVO Remote Pro or REVO Remote.

NOTE: Depending on network conditions, audio might be interrupted or out of synchronization during transmission.

- Network Bandwidth Limit: You can limit the network bandwidth settings so that system does not consume too much network bandwidth. Set the desired maximum bandwidth from 10Kbps to 100Mbps.

NOTE: When limiting the network bandwidth, the remote watch image on the PC running REVO Remote Pro or REVO Remote might not be displayed properly.

- Enable SSL for Transferring Data: Selecting the box turns the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) authentication On. When it is On, the security of data, except video transmitted for remote monitoring or remote recording can be enhanced by using the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) authentication. When using the SSL function, the DVR cannot be connected with a remote program or a network keyboard which does not support the SSL function.

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CAUTION: The remote connection will be disconnected temporarily after changing the S settings.

NOTE: This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/).

  • Use REVO Remote Service: Selecting the box turns the REVO Remote service On. Select the port number used when accessing REVO Remote. See Appendix – REVO Remote for details.
    • Mac Address: Displays the MAC (Media Access Control) address of the DVR.

Network Settings (NETWORK → Network Tab)

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text_image NETWORK General Network DVRNS RTSP Mail Push Schedule Type Manual IP Address 192.168.1.129 Gateway 192.168.1.254 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 0.0.0.0 Auto Port Number Setup... Use UPnP Status Save Cancel

- Type: Select the type of network configuration from: Manual, DHCP and ADSL (with PPPoE).

Manual – You can select Manual when using a static IP address for network connection. Set up LAN parameters manually. Set the numbers of the IP Address, Gateway and Subnet Ma DHCP – You can select DHCP when the DVR is networked through DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). The DVR reads the IP address from DHCP network when select the Save button.

ADSL - You can select ADSL (with PPPoE) when the DVR is networked through ADSL. Enter the ID and password for ADSL connection, and the DVR receives the IP address who selecting the Save button.

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text_image NETWORK General Network DVRNS RTSP Mail Push Schedule Type DHCP IP Address 12.24 Gateway 56.78 Subnet Mask 9.10+1.12 DNS Server 0.0.00 Auto Port Number Setup... Use UPnP Status Save Cancel

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text_image NETWORK General Network DVRNS RTSP Mail Push Schedule Type ADSL (with PPPoE) IP Address 1234 ID Password DNS Server 0.0.0 Auto Port Number Setup... Use UPnP Status Save Cancel

NOTE: Ask your network provider for your network connection type and connection information.

NOTE: If the DVR is configured for DHCP or ADSL, the IP address of the DVR might change whenever the unit is turned on. If you want to use the DVRNS function, you will need to get the IP Address of the DNS Server from the Internet service provider.

- DNS Server: Set the DNS server IP address obtained from your network administrator. If you set up the DNS Server, the domain name of the DVRNS server or SMTP server instead of the IP address can be used during DVRNS Server or Mail setup. Checking the Auto (Default) box allows the DVR to obtain the IP address of the DNS server automatically.

NOTE: Selecting Auto will only be enabled when the DVR is configured for DHCP or an ADSL network.

- Port Number Setup...: Set the port number of each remote software related program.

NOTE: You will need to get the appropriate Port Numbers for each remote software related program from your network administrator. Do NOT use the same port number for two different programs, otherwise, the DVR cannot be connected with the PC running REVO Remote Pro or REVO Remote.

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text_image Port Number Setup (8000 ~ 12000) Remote Admin 8200 Remote Watch 8016 Remote Search 10019 OK Cancel

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CAUTION: When changing the port settings, you must change the port settings on the Port running REVO Remote Pro.

- Use UPnP: Check the box when using the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) service. When using the UPnP service, port forwarding from the NAT (Network Address Translation) device to the DVR will be enabled automatically via UPnP service. This function will be especially useful when accessing a port on a private IP address. Checking the Status box displays the port numbers forwarded from the NAT device via UPnP service.

NOTE: For the UPnP service to work, the NAT device should support the UPnP Port Forwarding function and the function should be set to enabled.

NOTE: You cannot change the port settings when Use UPnP is On.

DVRNS Settings (NETWORK → DVRNS Tab)

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text_image NETWORK General Network DVRNS RTSP Mail Push Schedule Use DVR Name Service DVRNS Server www.reslodvr.com Port 10058 (10000 ~ 12000) DVR Name Check Help Desk Dashboard Setup Save Cancel

NOTE: The DVRNS (DVR Name Service) allows you to connect to the DVR, via internet, with the dynamic IP address or the domain name. To make this feature easy, you can name your DVR (example: TomStore05) and connect using the DVR name instead of the IP address. To use the DVRNS feature, you will need to have your DV registered through DVRNS with the settings matched between your DVR and the DVRNS server. Any changes to the DVRNS server might cause improper operation.

NOTE: When Network settings have been changed, set up the DVRNS after saving your Network changes by selecting the Save button.

  • Use DVR Name Service: Checking the box when using the DVR Name Service function. You will only be able to change the settings if Use DVR Name Service is enabled.
  • DVRNS Server: Enter the IP address or domain name of the DVRNS server.

NOTE: You will need to get the IP address or domain name of the DVRNS server from your network administrator. You can use the domain name instead of IP address if you set up the DNS server during Network setup.

  • Port: Set the port number of the DVRNS server.
  • DVR Name: Enter the DVR name to be registered on the DVRNS server. Check whether or not the name you entered is available by selecting the Check button.

NOTE: The DVR name you entered should be checked by selecting the Check button, otherwise the DVRNS changes will not be saved. When no name is entered or a name is already registered on the DVRNS server, an error message displays.

- Help Desk: Selecting the Save button registers the DVR on the DVRNS server. Proper DVRNS settings will cause the help desk information of the DVRNS server to display.

- Dashboard Setup: Selecting the Setup button to set up the Dashboard.

New account – Select if you want to create a new Dashboard account. Enter the User ID and Password for your Dashboard account. And then register the DVR you want to access by entering the DVR name and selecting the Register/Add a new DVR button.

Existing account – Select if you want to use your existing Dashboard account. Enter the User ID and Password for your Dashboard account.

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text_image REVO Dashboard Setup http://dashboard.revoamerica.com New account User ID New Password Confirm Register/Add a new DVR Close

RTSP Settings (NETWORK → RTSP Tab) (Blackberry Users and Others)

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text_image NETWORK General Network DVRNS RTSP Mail Push Schedule Enable RTSP RTSP Port 554 (500 ~ 600) RTP Port RTP Start Port 16001 (16001 ~ 17000) RTP End Port 17000 Use Mobile Save Cancel

- Enable RTSP: Selecting the box enables the RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) service. You will be able to change the settings if Enable RTPS is enabled.

NOTE: When selecting Enable RTSP, the recorded image resolution cannot be set to Very High during Record setup.

  • RTSP Port: Set the port number of the RTSP server obtained from your system administrator.
  • RTP Port: Set the Start Port and End Port numbers of the RTP server obtained from your system administrator.
  • Use Mobile: Selecting the box when using Blackberry or other mobile devices.

NOTE: Selecting Use Mobile sets the recorded image resolution to Basic automatically regardless of your Record settings.

NOTE: Selecting Use Mobile sets the REVO Remote service to be enabled automatically regardless of your Network – General settings.

NOTE: When using NAT (Network Address Translation) or firewall services, opening all UDP ports allows you to access a DVR using Blackberry and Android devices.

NOTE: You can access a remote DVR and monitor live video images using media players, such as VLC Player, supporting RTSP service. Start the media player on your local PC and enter "rtsp://ID:Password@IP address:RTSP port number/trackID='channel number'", or start Internet Explorer on your Blackberry or other mobile devices and enter "http://IP address:REVO Remote port number/".

NOTE: Some media players might play video properly depending on network conditions.

NOTE: RTSP service might not be supported, depending on the type of media player.

Mail Settings (NETWORK → Mail Tab)

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text_image NETWORK General Network DVRNS RTSP Mail Push Schedule Enable Manual SMTP Server Port 25 Use SSL/TLS Authentication Sender Test Recipient Same Attach JPEG Image Event email Interval 30 min Save Cancel
  • Enable: The DVR can be set up to send an e-mail when a event occurs. Selecting the box enables the Mail function. You will only be able to change the settings if Mail is enabled
  • SMTP Server: Set the SMTP server IP address or domain name obtained from your system administrator.

NOTE: You will need to get the IP address or domain name of the SMTP server from your network administrator. You can use the domain name instead of IP address if you set up the DNS server during Network setup.

  • Port: Set the SMTP server port number obtained from your system administrator.
  • Use SSL/TLS: Check the box when sending an e-mail via an SMTP server requiring SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) authentication.
  • Authentication: Select the button if the SMTP server needs authentication, and set up the Authentication by selecting the Use box and entering the user ID and password.

NOTE: This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/).

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text_image Authentication Use User Password OK Cancel

- Sender/Recipient: Enter the sender's/recipient's e-mail address. The e-mail address must include the "@" character to be a valid address. Selecting the Same box applies the same e-mail address as you entered in Sender to Recipient, and selecting the Test button tests emailing with the current settings you made.

- Attach JPEG Image: Check the box if you want to attach the event detected image file to an email.

NOTE: Depending on the model of smart phone, the attached image file might not be displayed properly.

- Event Email Interval: Set the event emailing dwell intervals. The DVR will not send an e-mail during the preset interval range when the same event is detected.

Push Settings (NETWORK → Push Tab)

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text_image NETWORK General Network DVRNS RTSP Mail Push Schedule ■ Enable Push Server #PUSH.NET#R#SPRCE.COM Ignoring Time 30 sec Save Cancel
  • Enable: The DVR can be set up to send a push message to mobile devices when an event occurs. Selecting the box enables the Push Notification service.
  • Push Server: Displays the push server address.
  • Ignoring Time: Set the push ignoring dwell time. The DVR will not send callback messages during the preset interval range when the same event is detected.

Schedule Settings (NETWORK → Schedule Tab)

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text_image NETWORK General Network DVRNS RTSP Mail Push Schedule No. Day Range Notify 1 All 00:00 - 24:00 Summary Email Interval 30 min. Daily Report Setup... Save Cancel

• +: Adds the notify schedule.

No. – Indicates a schedule number. The higher the number, the higher its priority. (i.e. The schedule No. “20” has priority over all others.)

Day – Select the days that the DVR notifies the remote site. Range – Set the time range that the DVR notifies the remote site. Notify – Set the notify actions that the DVR will take when the event is detected.

✗ – Deletes the notify schedule settings.

- Summary Email Interval: Set the interval that you want the DVR to send a summary email. The DVR will send an email containing a summary of events detected during the preset interval range.

- Daily Report Setup...: Set up the daily report of event detection by selecting the Enable box. Set the reporting time and time range of daily report and select the cameras for which you want the daily report of motion detection, and the DVR will send an email of daily report based on the reporting condition you made.

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text_image Daily Report Setup Enable Reporting Time 06:00 AM Time Range 22:00 - 06:00 Motion 1-4 OK Cancel

CAMERA SETUP

Camera Settings

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text_image CAMERA No. Title 1 CAM1 2 CAM2 3 CAM3 4 CAM4 Savs Cancel
  • No.: Selecting the box toggles all or each camera On and Off.
    • Title: Change the name of all or each camera.

RECORD SETUP

Record Settings (RECORD → Settings Tab)

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text_image RECORD Settings Schedule Resolution Recycle Very High Record Audio Auto Deletion Never Save Cancel
  • Recycle When Disk Full: Selecting this box records over the oldest video data once all available storage space has been used. When the box is not checked, the DVR stops recording once all available storage has been used.
  • Resolution: Set the recorded image resolution. You can select from High, High and Standard

NOTE: The total ips of all camera channels will be limited to 60 ips when set to High resolution and 30 ips when set to Very High resolution.

NOTE: When set to High or Very High resolution, the maximum recording speed of each camera channel might decrease so as not to exceed the total ips of all camera channels. See the table below.

No. of cameras set to On and High resolution
01234
30 ips30 ips20lips15 ips
No. of cameras set to On and Very High r solution
01234
30 ips15 ips10 ips7.5 iils
  • Record Audio: Selecting the box records audio from up to four inputs when video is recording.
  • Auto Deletion: Adjust the length of time recorded data will be kept by using the slide bar or Up and Down arrows buttons. Selecting Never will disable the Auto Deletion function. The DVR automatically deletes video recorded earlier than the user-defined period under three conditions: at midnight, whenever the system reboots or whenever the user changes the Auto Deletion settings.

Schedule Settings (RECORD → Schedule Tab)

The DVR provides two recording schedule modes: Basic and Advanced. The Basic schedule mode allows you to set recording settings for all camera channels at one time. The Advanced schedule mode allows you to set recording settings for each camera channel.

Setting up the Basic Schedule Mode...

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text_image RECORD Settings Schedule Schedule Type Basic Record Schedule 00:00 - 24:00 Mode Ips Quality Dwell ■ Time 30.00 ips Very High N/A ■ Pre-Event 15.00 ps Standard 5 sec. ■ Post-Event 30.00 ips Very High 5 sec. Save Cancel
  • Schedule Type: Select the Basic schedule mode.
  • Record Schedule: Select the time range that the schedule recording will take place.
  • Mode: Select the desired recording mode. (☐: Time (Time-lapse) recording, yellow ☐: Pre-Event recording, red ☐: Post-Event recording, & red : time & Post-Event recording, yellow & red ☐: Pre-Event recording & Post-Event recording)
  • ips: Set the images per second for the selected recoding mode.
    • Quality: Set the recorded image quality for the selected recoding mode.

- Dwell: Set the length of time you would like to record for the selected recoding mode.

Setting up the Advanced Schedule Mode...

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text_image RECORD Settings Schedule Schedule Type Advanced Pre-Event Record Setup... Post-Event Record Dwell 10 sec. No. Day Range Mode Channels Settings 1 All 00:00 - 24:00 1~4 Add Schedule Save Cancel

- Schedule Type: Select the Advanced schedule mode.

- Pre-Event Record: Selecting Setup... allows you to set up the pre-event recording by setting the ips, Quality and Dwell for each selected camera channel.

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text_image Pre-Event No. Ips Quality Dwell 1. CAM1 9:00 pes Flight: 00 min, 05 sec. 2. CAM2 9:00 pes Flight: 00 min, 05 sec. 3. CAM3 9:00 pes Flight: 00 min, 05 sec. 4. CAM4 9:00 pes Flight: 00 min, 05 sec. OK Cancel
  • Post-Event Record Dwell: Set the length of time you would like to record for the associated event.
  • Add Schedule...: Adds a schedule item. Up to 20 schedules can be registered.

No. – Indicates a schedule number. The higher the number, the higher its priority. (i.e. The schedule No. “20” has priority over all others.)

Day - Select the days that the recording will take place.

Range - Set the time range that the recording will take place.

Mode – Select the recording mode. (☐: Time (Time-lapse) recording, ☑: Event recording, ☒: Time & Event recording) Channels – Select which cameras will be recorded.

Settings – Set the ips, Quality and Dwell of the recording for the selected recording mode in the Mode column. If you do not set the Settings column, the DVR will follow the default settings. See below for details.

✗ – Deletes the recording settings.

NOTE: Day, Range and Channels that are not defined will use the setting values of the previous schedule item.

NOTE: When more than two schedule items are registered in the same day and time range, the DVR will follow

the latest registered schedule item.

EVENT SETUP

Motion Event Settings (EVENT → Motion Tab)

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text_image EVENT Motion System No. Sensitivity Zone Notify 1 3 / 3 192 Block(s)_ 2 3 / 3 192 Block(s)_ 3 3 / 3 192 Block(s)_ 4 3 / 3 192 Block(s)_ Motion Ignoring Interval 2 sec.... Waytime Setup... Save Cancel

- No.: Your DVR has built-in motion detection. Selecting box turns the motion detection On and Off for each camer.

- Sensitivity: Set the DVR's sensitivity to motion for Daytime and Nighttime independently from 1 (the least sensitive) to 5 (the most sensitive).

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text_image Motion Detection - Sensitivity Daytime 3 Nighttime 3 OK Cancel

- Zone: Define the area of the image where you want to detect motion; e.g., a doorway. The Motion Detection Zone screen is laid over the video from the selected camera. You can set up motion zones one block at a time in groups of three individual block groups. A block group is positioned within the image area using the arrow buttons on the remote control, and individual blocks within the block groups are selected or cleared using the camera buttons on the remote control. Pressing the Ⓤ button on the remote control or clicking the right mouse button displays the menu screen. Each item in the menu has the following functions:

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text_image Grid pattern with alternating square and circle symbols, likely representing a binary or data matrix

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Select/Select All – Activates highlighted blocks or all blocks to detect motion.

Clear/Clear All – Deactivates highlighted blocks so that they will not detect motion.

Reverse/Reverse All - Activates inactive highlighted blocks or all inactive blocks and deactivates active highlighted blocks or all active blocks.

OK - Accepts changes and closes Zone setup.

Cancel – Exits Zone setup without saving changes.

NOTE: You can select the block groups to be selected or cleared by using the mouse. Place the mouse pointer where you want to start the line. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the pointer to where you want to end of the line. Release the mouse button and a group of blocks appears along the line you drew. You can draw lines around shapes by repeating this process.

- Notify: Set up the notify action the DVR will take whenever motion is detected on the selected camera. Motion event can send an e-mail or callback message to the remote sites.

NOTE: For the Notify action to work, the Mail and Push should be enabled in the NETWORK – Mail, Push setup.

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text_image EVENT 1 : Notify Notification Mail : Push : OK Cancel

- Motion Ignoring Interval: Set the motion ignoring dwell time. You can control excessive event logging and remote notification of motion detected after the motion dwell time by adjusting the motion ignoring dwell intervals. The DVR will not log and notify motion events occurred during the preset interval range. The recording for motion events will not be affected by the Motion Ignoring function.

- Daytime Setup...: Select the button and set the Daytime range. The DVR will consider the remaining time range as the nighttime.

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System Event Settings (EVENT → System Tab)

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text_image EVENT Motion System Event Settings Notify System 1 day Boot Up Restart Shutdown Check Recording Off Disk Almost Full 90% Disk Full Save Cancel

- Settings: Set up the DVR to run self-diagnostics.

System - Select the interval that you want the DVR to run self-diagnostics on the system.

Check Recording – Selecting the column allows you to set up the check recording schedule by selecting Schedule On. Selecting allows you to add a check recording schedule by setting the day, time range and interval that you want the DVR to run self-diagnostics on the recorder. Selecting allow you to delete a check recording schedule.

Disk Almost Full – Select the percentage level of disk usage at which you want the DVR to trigger an alert.

Disk Bad – Select percentage level of bad disk sectors at which you want the DVR to trigger an alert.

Disk Temperature - Set the temperature threshold and (°C (Celsius) or °F (Fahrenheit)). If the temperature of hard disk drive exceeds the defined threshold, the system triggers an alert.

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text_image Check Recording ✓ Schedule On No. Day Range Interval 1 All 00:00 - 24:00 1 min. System System 1 day OK Cancel Disk Almost Full Disk Almost Full 90% OK Cancel Disk Bad Disk Bad 50% OK Cancel Disk Temperature Disk Temperature 70 °C OK Cancel

- Notify: Set up the notify action the DVR will take whenever it detects system events. System events can send an e-mail or callback message to the remote sites.

NOTE: For the Notify action to work, the Mail and Push should be enabled in the NETWORK – Mail, Push setup.

DISPLAY SETUP

OSD Settings (DISPLAY → OSD Tab)

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text_image DISPLAY OSD Main Monitor LCD Status ✓ Remote Control ✓ Zoom ✓ Network ✓ Freeze & Sequence ✓ Free Space ✓ Date ✓ Time ✓ User Name Camera No. ✓ Title ✓ Record ✓ Audio Transparency OSD Margin... Save Cancel

- Status/Camera: Check each OSD item box to turn it On or Off.

Remote Control – The icon displays when the DVR can be controlled using the infrared remote control.

Zoom - The ⊕ icon displays on the enlarged video.

Network – The icon displays when the unit is connected to a network via Ethernet. The icon displays when audio communication is available between the DVR and a PC running REVO Remote Pro or REVO Remote via Ethernet.

Freeze & Sequence – The icon displays while in the Freeze mode, and the icon displays while in the Sequence mode.

Free Space – The icon displays when the DVR is in the Recycle mode. The percentage of available storage space displays when the DVR is not in the Recycle mode.

Date/Time - The current date and time information displays.

User Name - The name of the current user logged in displays.

Camera No. - The camera number displays in the top-left corner of each camera screen.

Camera Title - The camera title displays in the top-left corner of each camera screen.

Record - The record related icons display on each camera screen.

Audio - The ◀con displays when the DVR can play audio.

  • Transparency: Adjust the transparency of the setup screens by using the slide bar.
  • OSD Margin...: Set the Horizontal and Vertical margins so that text and icons will display within the edges of the monitor.

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Main Monitor Settings (DISPLAY → Main Monitor Tab)

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LCD Settings (DISPLAY → LCD Tab)

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- Sequence – Interval: Select the display dwell time of sequence monitoring.

- □: Add a LCD display schedule.

No. - Indicates a schedule number. The higher the number, the higher its priority. (i.e. The schedule No. "20" has priori over all others.)

Day – Select the days that the LCD monitor displays video. Range – Set the time range the LCD monitor displays video. Waiting Time – Set the display dwell time of the LCD monitor. After the dwell time has elapsed, the screen saver mode will be activated unless another operation has been made.

✗ – Deletes the LCD display schedule settings.

- Speaker/Color Control: Set the speaker volume and con brightness, contrast and saturation for the LCD monitor.

Chapter 3 — Operation

NOTE: This chapter assumes your DVR has been installed and configured. If it has not, please refer to Chapter 2.

LIVE MONITORING

As soon as the DVR completes its initialization process, it will begin displaying live video on the attached monitor and playing live audio through the built-in speaker. The default mode is to display all cameras at once. Pressing any camera button on the remote control will cause that camera to display full screen. The DVR continues displaying live video and playing live audio until the user enters another mode.

Press the Menu button on the remote control, and the following menu icons display at the top of the screen. Pressing the Menu button again hides the menu icons. You can navigate through menus and items by pressing the arrow buttons on the remote control.

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① Freeze
② Sequence
③ Speaker
④ Camera Menu
⑤ LCD Off
⑥ Setup
⑦ Search Mode
⑧ Login/Logout

NOTE: The menu icons also can be displayed by moving the mouse pointer to the top of the screen.

LIVE MONITORING MENU

Freeze

Selecting ✪ (Freeze) in the Live Monitoring menu will freeze the current image on the screen. It is the same as pressing the ⏻Enter/Pause) button on the remote control. Selecting ✪ again in the Live Monitoring menu or pressing a camera button on the remote control exits the Freeze mode. While in the Freeze mode, the icon ✪ displays in bottom-left corner if Freeze is selected in the Display setup screen (OSD tab).

Sequence

Selecting ☐ (Sequence) in the Live Monitoring menu causes the cameras to display sequentially. It is the same as pressing and holding the Menu button on the remote control for three seconds or longer. Selecting ☐ again in the Live Monitoring menu exits the Sequence mode. While in the Sequence mode, the icon displays in bottom-left corner if Sequence is selected in the Display setup screen (OSD tab). If all the cameras in a page are Off or have lost video, that page will be excluded from the sequence.

Speaker

Selecting 📋 (Speaker) in the Live Monitoring menu icon allows you to control the volume of the built-in speaker.

Camera Menu

Selecting (Camera Menu) in the Live Monitoring menu displays the following Camera Menu.

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- Zoom: Selecting Zoom and choosing the camera number zooms the current image of the selected camera on the screen. It is the same as pressing the Zoom button on the remote control. You can move the enlarged video around using the arrow buttons on the remote control. Pressing the (Enter) button on the remote control in the Zoom mode toggles the zoom size between 2x, 3x and 4x. Exit the Zoom mode by selecting Zoom again from the Camera Menu or pressing the Zoom button again. While in the Zoom mode, the + icon displays in bottom-left corner if Zoom is selected in the Display setup screen (OSD tab).

- Mic/Color Control: Selecting Mic/Color Control allows you to control the volume of the microphone and control brightness, contrast, hue and saturation for each selected camera if a user who has Color Control authority logs into the system. It is the same as pressing and holding a camera button for a few seconds.

NOTE: It is important that cameras and monitors are correctly installed and adjusted prior to making any image adjustments using the DVR's controls.

NOTE: Any image adjustments you make will be applied to both the live video on the monitors and the recorded video.

NOTE: The Camera Menu also can be displayed by clicking the right mouse button on each camera screen.

LCD Off

Selecting □ (LCD Off) in the Live Monitoring menu turns the LCD monitor off.

NOTE: The LCD monitor can be turned back on by moving the mouse quickly, clicking the mouse button or pressing any button on the remote control.

Setup

Selecting (Setup) in the Live Monitoring menu enters the Main Setup screen. Refer to Chapter 3 — Installation and Configuration for detailed descriptions of system setup.

Search Mode

Selecting Search Mode) in the Live Monitoring menu exits the live monitoring mode and enters the search mode. It is the same as pressing the Playback Mode button on the remote control.

Login/Logout

Selecting [A] (Login) in the Live Monitoring menu accesses the Login screen, and you will be asked to enter the password to log into the system. Selecting [C] (Logout) in the Live Monitoring menu displays the Logout screen asking you to confirm whether or not you want to log out the current user.

MOUSE DISPLAY MENU

In the Live Monitoring mode or Search mode, moving the mouse pointer to the left edge of the screen displays the following Mouse Display menu.

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① Full Screen

② 2x2

③ Previous Camera

④ Next Camera

⑤ OSD

Full Screen

Selecting □ (Full Screen) in the Mouse Display menu displays the cameras in the full screen mode.

2x2

Selecting ☐ (2x2) in the Mouse Display menu displays the cameras in the quad (2x2) screen mode. It is the same as pressing the individual camera buttons on the remote control in the full screen mode.

Previous Camera, Next Camera

Selecting for (Previous Camera or Next Camera) in the Mouse Display menu moves to the previous or next camera.

OSD

Selecting ☐(OSD) in the Mouse Display menu toggles OSD On and Off.

RECORDING VIDEO

Once you have installed the DVR following the instructions in Chapter 2 — Installation & Configuration, it is ready to record. The DVR will start recording based on the settings you made in the Record setup screen.

Recycle On or Recycle Off. The factory default is Recycle On. It does this by recording over the oldest video once the hard disk is full. Setting the DVR to Recycle Off causes it to stop recording once the hard disk is full.

Standard (CIF), High (Half D1) or Very High (D1). The factory default resolution is Standard. When set to Standard, the DVR has a maximum recording speed of 120 ips. When set to High, the DVR has a maximum recording speed of 60 ips. When set to Very High, the DVR has a maximum recording speed of 30 ips.

Although you will be able to record without changing the unit from its original factory settings, you will want to take advantages of the DVR's many tools. See Chapter 2 — Installation & Configuration, Record Setup for detailed descriptions of the recording mode options.

If the DVR was set up to record audio, it will record audio from up to four inputs when video is recording.

NOTE: Make certain you comply with all local and federal laws and regulations when recording audio.

PLAYING RECORDED VIDEO

If a user who has Search authority logs into the system, the user can view the recorded images. Once video has been recorded, you can view it by pressing the Playback Mode button on the remote control. When playing video for the first time, the DVR will display the most recent image. When playing video subsequent times, the DVR will start playing video from the last recalled image.

Camera Buttons (1 to 4): Pressing the individual camera buttons on the remote control will cause the selected camera to display full screen.

Arrow Buttons: Pressing the button on the remote control plays video backward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback speed from, and. Pressing the button plays video forward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback speed from, and. When in the pause mode, pressing the button moves to the next image and pressing the button moves to the previous image.

Pause Button: Pressing the Ⓜ button on the remote control pauses playing video.

Playback Mode Button: Pressing the Playback Mode button on the remote control enters the playback mode, and pressing the button again exits the playback mode. When entering the playback mode, video is paused. Pressing the button plays back video at regular speed. The screen displays when the DVR is in the Pause mode and the screen displays when the DVR is playing back video.

Zoom Button: Pressing the Zoom button on the remote control zooms in the current image on the screen. It is the same as selecting Zoom from the Camera Menu in the Search menu.

You also can use the mouse for convenient playback control. Position the mouse pointer on the playback screen, and the following Record Table Search screen (Compact View mode) will display. Refer to the following Searching Video – Search section for information regarding the Record Table Search. The individual controls on the toolbar perform the following functions:

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Go to the previous image

Play/Pause

Go to the next image

Fast backward play

Fast forward play

SEARCHING VIDEO

While in the Search mode, pressing the Menu button on the remote control displays the following menu icons at the top of the screen. Pressing the Menu button again hides the menu icons.

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① Search

② Go To

③ Export

④ Speaker

⑤ Camera Menu

⑥ Exit

NOTE: The menu icons also can be displayed by moving the mouse pointer to the top of the screen.

SEARCH MENU

Selecting☐(Search) in the Search menu selects video from the event log or searches using a recording table (see below for more details).

Go To

Selecting Go To) in the Search menu displays the first or last recorded image, or searches by date and time (see below for more details).

Export

Selecting (Export) in the Search menu copies a video segment and saves it (see below for more details).

Speaker

Selecting (Speaker) in the Search menu icon allows you to control the volume of the built-in speaker.

Camera Menu

Selecting (Camera Menu) in the Search menu displays the following Camera Menu.

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  • Zoom: Selecting Zoom and choosing the camera number zooms the current playback image of the selected camera on the screen. It is the same as pressing the Zoom button on the remote control. Selecting Zoom again exits the Zoom mode.
  • Enable De-Interlace: Selecting Enable De-Interlace while in the full-screen mode turns the de-interlace filter on.

NOTE: The video signal has a time difference of 1/60 second between odd and even fields because it is composed of 60 interlaced fields per second. When recording video with Very High (D1) resolution, video is made up of frame units combining two fields – one odd field and one even field. This can cause horizontal scan lines or flashes in areas with motion because of the time difference between the two fields. Turning on the de-interlace filter provides clearer video by eliminating these horizontal scan lines and flashes.

NOTE: The Camera Menu also can be displayed by clicking the right mouse button on each camera screen.

Exit

Selecting ☑Exit) in the Search menu exits the Search mode and enters the Live Monitoring mode.

SEARCH

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The DVR maintains a log of each time Motion, Video Loss or System event is detected. The Event Log Search screen displays this list. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the event for which you would like to see video.

Pressing the button will select the event video and display the first image of the event. Pressing the button again will start playing the "event" video segment. If you want to return to live monitoring, press the Playback Mode button on the remote control and select the (Exit) icon at the top of the screen.

NOTE: It is possible that no recorded image displays on the current screen. Change the screen mode to 2x2, and you will be able to easily see the cameras that have recorded video during target time.

You also can narrow your event search by selecting Option... and setting up the new search condition.

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- From: Pressing the Ⓜ button toggles between On and Off. When set to Off, you can enter a specific Date and Time. Who set to On, the search will be from the first recorded image.

- To: Pressing the button toggles between On and Off. When set to Off, you can enter a specific Date and Time. When set to On, the search will be to the last recorded image.

  • Check Time Overlap: Selecting the box and pressing the button toggles between On and Off. You will be able to turn the Check Time Overlap on or off only if user-defined date and time have been set in the From and To boxes. If the DVR's date and time have been reset, it is possible for the DVR to have overlapping start and stop times. When set to On, you will be asked to select one of the overlapping start and stop times. When set to Off, the DVR will display search results from all start times to all stop times.
  • Motion: Select the cameras for which you want any reports of motion detection.
    • Video Loss: Select the cameras for which you want any reports of lost video.
  • Check Recording, Disk Almost Full, Disk Bad, Disk Temperature, Disk S.M.A.R.T.: Pressing the ⚙ button toggles between On and Off to include or exclude self-diagnostic events as part of your search.

Once you set your desired search conditions, select Search and press the ⓤ button to display the search results in the Event Log Search screen. Selecting Cancel exits the screen without saving the changes.

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Recording information about video images currently displayed on the screen displays in the recording status bar. A grey vertical line indicates the current search position. To search for specific video, move the vertical line by pressing the Left or Right arrow buttons on the remote control, scrolling the mouse wheel or clicking the mouse on the desired segment.

If the DVR's time and date have been reset to a time that is earlier than some recorded video, it is possible for the DVR to have more than one video stream in the same time range. In this case, the overlapping time range in the record table will be separated by a yellow vertical line.

NOTE: The recorded data in the time range located to the right of the yellow vertical line is the latest.

There are three view modes; Standard view, Expanded view and Compact view. Standard view (default) displays combined recording information of all camera channels currently displayed on the screen. In the Standard view mode, selecting the icon located at the bottom switches to the Expanded view mode. The Expanded view displays the recording information of each camera channel currently displayed on the screen. Selecting the icon switches to the Compact view mode which displays only the toolbar. Selecting the icon in the Compact view mode switches to the Standard view mode, and selecting the icon in the Expanded view mode switches to the Standard view mode.

Selecting⊕ or ⊖ located at the bottom zooms the record table. Selecting⊕ displays eight hours (1-minute based), and selecting⊖ displays 24 hours (3-minute based) at once. To move to earlier or later times that are not shown in the current record table screen, select the arrows located at the end of the times by using the arrow buttons on the remote control.

NOTE: If the DVR has images recorded in more than one recording mode in the same time range, the recording status bar displays recording information in the following priority order: Pre-Event → Event → Time. The color of the bar indicates different recording modes: Yellow for Pre-Event, Purple for Event, and Blue for Time.

Selecting located at the bottom displays the Calendar Search screen.

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Days with recorded video display on the calendar with white numbers. You can select the days with recorded video by using the arrow buttons on the remote control. Selecting the Display when entering Search Mode box will display the Calendar Search screen whenever entering the Search mode. Once you have selected a day, pressing the button displays the first recorded image of the selected date on the screen. Once you have selected the date you want to search, review the surround video by using the playback controls located at the bottom. Refer to the Record Video – Playing Recorded Video section of this chapter for information regarding playback controls.

Selecting located at the bottom displays the Search menu.

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  • Go To: Displays the first or last recorded image, or searches by date and time (see below for more details).
  • Backup: Copies a video segment and saves it (see below for more details).
  • Zoom: Zooms the current playback image.

  • Enable De-Interlace: Turns the de-interlace filter on.

  • Slow Play: Plays video at low speed (x1/2, x1/3, x1/4, x1/6 and x1/8).

NOTE: Playing video at low speed will be supported for video recorded 10 images or more per second.

Selecting ✗ in the top-left corner exits the Record Table Search screen.

GO TO

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Go to the First

Selecting Go to the First displays the first recorded image.

Go to the Last

Selecting Go to the Last displays the last recorded image.

Go to the Date/Time

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You can use the Left and Right arrow buttons on the remote control to select the year, month, day, hours, minutes and seconds. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to change to the date and time you want to search for video. Once you have set the date and time, press the button. Then select Go and press the button to display the image recorded at the selected time. The Playback buttons on the remote control can now be used to review the surrounding video. (If no video was recorded during the selected time, a message appears alerting you that no image was recorded at that time.)

EXPORT

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A-B Backup

Selecting A-B Backup during playback will set the starting point of the video to be clip copied, and the icon displays at the bottom-left corner of the screen. Selecting A-B Backup again will set the ending point of the video to be clip copied and displays the Backup screen.

Backup

Select Backup or press and hold the Backup button on the remote control for more than three seconds while in the Search mode or Live Monitoring mode, and the Backup screen appears to allow backup setup.

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  • From: Pressing the button toggles between On and Off. When set to Off, you can enter a specific Date and Time. When set to On, the copy will be from the first recorded image.
  • To: Pressing the button toggles between On and Off. When set to Off, you can enter a specific Date and Time. When set to On, the copy will be to the last recorded image.
  • Channels: Select the cameras that you would like to include in your video clip.
  • Password: Pressing the button displays a virtual keyboard allowing you to enter a password for reviewing the video clips.
  • Dest.: Select the storage device on which you would like to record the video clip.

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CAUTION: The USB flash drive for backup must be FAT 16 or FAT32 format.

- File name: The DVR automatically assigns a file name to the video clip. However, you can give the video clip file a different name. Pressing the button displays a virtual keyboard. Enter a file name for the video you are copying and select Close. The DVR will automatically add “.exc” to the file name.

NOTE: When naming a file, you cannot use the following characters: \, /, :, *, ?, ", <, >, |.

Once you have given the video clip a file name, select Start and press the button. A confirmation screen displaying data size will appear. When the storage device does not have enough space, the DVR will ask if you want to copy as much of the video clip as possible in the available space. Select Continue and press the button to continue backup.

Once the backup starts, you can cancel it by selecting Stop or hide the screen by selecting Close. When selecting Close, Backup continues and a confirmation screen displays when complete.

NOTE: The file size for backup is limited to 30GB. When backing up video clips larger than 2GB, the video clips will be save in units of 2GB. For example, 3 individual 2GB files will be created when saving a 6GB video clip.

You can use other functions on the DVR while video is being copied. To do this, select Close and press the button. You can return to the Backup screen at any time to check the progress.

You do not need to install any special software on your personal computer to review the video clips. Refer to the REVO Remote Pro manual for instructions on how to review video clips you have copied.

NOTE: During Backup, you cannot shut the system down or clear data on the storage device.

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CAUTION: Do NOT disconnect the USB flash drive from the DVR while backing up video.

REVO REMOTE

REVO Remote allows you to access a remote DVR, monitor live video images and search recorded video using Internet Explorer web browser anytime from virtually anywhere.

Computer system requirements for using the REVO Remote program are:

  • Operating System: Microsoft ^ Windows ^ XP x86 (32 Bit) (Service Pack 3), Microsoft ^ Windows ^ Vista x86 (32 Bit) (Service Pack 1), Microsoft ^ Windows ^ 7 x86 (32 Bit)
    • CPU: Intel Pentium III (Celeron) 600MHz or faster
    • RAM: 128MB or higher
    • VGA: 8MB or higher (1024x768, 24bpp or higher)
  • Internet Explorer: Version 6.0 or later

Start Internet Explorer on your local PC. You can run the REVO Remote program by entering the following information in the address field.

  • “http://IP address:port number” (The DVR IP address and the REVO Remote port number (default: 12088) set in the Network setup screen (General tab))
  • Or, "http://www.revodvr.com/DVR name" (The DVR name registered on the DVRNS server)

NOTE: You will need to get the appropriate IP address for the DVR you want to connect to and the REVO Remote port number from your network administrator.

NOTE: REVO Remote only works with Microsoft Internet Explorer and will NOT work with other browsers.

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Select between the REMOTE WATCH (Web monitoring) and REMOTE SEARCH (Web search) modes. Entering ID (default: admin) and PASSWORD, and clicking the [LOGIN] button logs in using the selected mode.

You will need to enter the DVR IP address in the DVR ADDRESS field when running the REVO Remote program by entering http://www.revodvr.com. Selecting the Use DVRNS option allows you to enter the DVR name registered on the DVRNS server instead of the IP address. You must enter the DVRNS server address and port number in the SETUP setting when selecting the Use DVRNS option.

NOTE: Do NOT close the LOGIN window during the REVO Remote operation, otherwise, it will cause a script error when switching between Web monitoring and Web search modes, and you will need to restart the REVO Remote program.

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NOTE: When running the updated REVO Remote for the first time, Internet Explorer might occasionally load the information of the previous version. In this case, delete the temporary internet files by selecting Tools → Internet Options → General tab, and then run REVO Remote again.

NOTE: There might be a problem that the bottom of REVO Remote page is cropped due to the address or status bars in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0. In this situation, it is recommended that websites open windows without address or status bars by changing the internet setting. (Go to the Tools ➔ Internet Options ➔ Security tab ➔ Click the Custom level... button ➔ Select Enable for the Allow websites to open windows without address or status bars option)

NOTE: When running REVO Remote in the Microsoft Windows Vista or higher operating system, it is recommended to start Internet Explorer with elevated administrator permissions. Click the right mouse button on the Internet Explorer icon and select the Run as administrator option from the context menu. Otherwise, some functions of the REVO Remote might be limited.

NOTE: There might be a problem with screen display or screen update due to low image transmission speed when using the Microsoft Windows Vista or higher operating system. In this situation, it is recommended that you disable the Auto Tuning capability of your computer.

Run the Command Prompt with elevated administrator permissions (Go to the Start Menu → Accessories → Command Prompt → Click the right mouse button and select the Run as administrator option). Then enter "netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disable" and press the enter key. Restart your computer to apply the changes.

If you want to enable the Auto Tuning capability again, enter "netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel normal" after running the Command Prompt with elevated administrator permissions. Restart your computer to apply the changes.

WEB MONITORING

Remote Watch is a remote web monitoring program that allows you to monitor live video transmitted in real-time from the remote DVR.

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⑦ Click the 📁 icon to adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation and hue of the monitored image.
⑧Click the icon to save the current image in a bitmap or JPEG file format.
⑨Click the icon to set up the image drawing mode and OSD. You can adjust the display speed by changing the image drawing mode, and select OSD.
⑩The event status window at the bottom displays a list of events that were detected at the remote site.
⑪ Selecting a camera on the screen and clicking the right mouse button displays the text menu screen.

Change Camera Title
Enable Audio
Aspect Ratio
Deinterlacing
Anti-Aliasing Screen

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  • Change Camera Title: Changes the camera name.
  • Enable Audio: Enables audio communication with the remote site. When the audio control panel displays, click the icon to send audio to the connected remote site and click the button again to stop sending audio. Click the icon to monitor live audio from the connected remote site through the attached speaker and click the button again stop monitoring live audio. Clicking both the buttons allows two-way communication. Clicking the × button disables audio communication.

  • Aspect Ratio: Changes the image aspect ratio.

  • Deinterlacing: Using a deinterlace filter for interlaced video enhances image display quality by eliminating horizontal scan lines and noise in areas with motion.
  • Anti-Aliasing Screen: Enhances image display quality by eliminating stair stepping (aliasing) effects in the enlarged image.

NOTE: A camera name change in the Web Watch mode does not affect the camera name set up on the remote site. Leaving the Camera Title blank causes the camera name set up on the remote site to display.

NOTE: The icon will display on each camera screen when audio communication is available between the REVO Remote system and a DVR.

Remote Search is a remote web search program that allows you to search recorded video on the remote DVR.

NOTE: The remote site connection in the Web Search mode will automatically be disconnected if there is no activity for 30 minutes.

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①Click the icon to log out of the REVO Remote program.
② Click the icon to access the web monitoring mode.
③Position the mouse pointer on the Remote Search logo to see the version of the REVO Remote program.

④The DVR information window displays the time information of recorded data on the remote DVR and login information of REVO Remote.

⑤ Click the icon to blur, sharpen, equalize and interpolate playback images. Click the icons to zoom out or zoom in the recorded image. Click the icons to adjust the brightness of the recorded images.

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NOTE: Image processing works only in the pause mode.

⑥The playback function buttons include fast backward, pause, play, fast forward, go to the first image, go to the previous image, go to the next image, and got to the last image.

⑦ Click the screen format to select the desired display mode.

⑧Click the 📋 icon to enter the time-lapse search mode which allows you to search for recorded data by time and then play back images found within the time parameters. The Timetable window located at the bottom displays the time information for the image of the date selected on the calendar. If there is more than one video stream in the same time range, you can select the video stream you want to search. Clicking a specific time displays the image recorded at that time on the screen.

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Selecting the icon allows you to display an image from a specific time.

⑨Click the 📁 icon to enter the event search mode which allows you to search for event log entries using specific conditions and play back the images associated with those event entries.

⑩ Click the 📄 icon to save the current image in a bitmap or JPEG file format, or click the 📄 icon to save any video clip of recorded data as an executable file. Click the 📄 icon to print the current image on a printer connected to your computer.

⑪ Click the icon to set up the image drawing mode and OSD display. You can adjust the display speed by changing the image drawing mode, and select OSD information to be displayed on the screen.

⑫ Click the icon to reload the recording data.

⑬The Timetable displays recorded data of the selected camera by time (in hour segments).

⑭Selecting a camera on the screen and clicking the right mouse button displays the text menu screen.

Change Camera Title
Enable Audio
Aspect Ratio
Deenterlacing
Anti-Aliasing Screen

- Change Camera Title: Changes the camera name.

- Aspect Ratio: Changes the image aspect ratio.

- Deinterlacing: Using a deinterlace filter for interlaced video enhances image display quality by eliminating horizontal scan lines and noise in areas with motion.

- Anti-Aliasing Screen: Enhances image display quality by eliminating stair stepping (aliasing) effects in the enlarged image.

NOTE: A camera name change in the Web Search mode does not affect the camera name set up on the remote site. Leaving the Camera Title blank causes the camera name set up on the remote site to display.

Appendix

INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL (OPTIONAL)

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text_image Select System ID ID CAMERA 1 2 3 4 ZOOM 1 2 3 4 DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER Remote Controller ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦

① ID Button
② Camera Buttons
③ Enter/Pause Button
④ Menu Button
⑤ Playback Mode/Clip Copy Button
⑥ Zoom Button
⑦ Arrow Buttons

ID Button

If a DVR System ID is set to 0, the infrared remote control will control that DVR without any additional operations. (Refer to the Information setup screen in this chapter for further information on setting the System ID.) If the system ID is 1 to 4, you must to press the ID button on the remote control and then press the number button (1 to 4) in order to control that DVR. If the System ID of two or more DVRs is set to 0, those DVRs will react to the infrared remote control at the same time.

CAMERA Buttons

Pressing the individual camera buttons will cause the selected camera to display full screen, and pressing the button again changes the display format to the quad (2x2) mode. Buttons 1 to 4 are also used to enter passwords.

Enter/Pause Button

Pressing the ⓣ button selects a highlighted item or completes an entry that you have made during system setup.

In the live monitoring mode, pressing the button freezes the current screen and the screen displays the icon. When in the playback mode, pressing the button pauses playing video.

Pressing the button enters the Setup screen. You will need to enter the password to access Setup. Pressing the button again closes the current menu or setup dialog box. In the Playback mode, pressing the button displays the Search menu.

When in the live mode, pressing and holding the Menu button for three seconds or longer displays live channels sequentially.

Playback Mode/Backup Button

Pressing the Playback Mode/Backup button enters the playback mode, and pressing the button again exits the playback mode. When entering the playback mode, video is paused. Pressing the arrow button plays back video at regular speed. The screen displays when the DVR is in the Pause mode and the screen displays when the DVR is playing back video.

Pressing and holding the Playback Mode/ Backup button for three seconds or longer allows you to back up video clips.

Zoom Button

In the live monitoring mode, pressing the Zoom button enters the zoom mode and zooms the current image on the screen. Pressing the button again exits the zoom mode. You can move the enlarged video around using the arrow buttons. Pressing the Enter) button toggles the zoom size between 2x, 3x and 4x.

Arrow Buttons

These buttons are used to navigate through menus and GUI. You can also use them to change numbers by highlighting a number in the menu and using the Up and Down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the number's value.

In the playback mode, pressing the button plays video backward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback speed from ◀, ◀ and ◀, and the screen displays ◀, ◀ and ◀ respectively. While playing video, pressing the button plays video forward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback speed from ▶ and ▶ and the screen displays , , and ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ respectively. When in the pause mode, pressing the button moves to the next image and pressing the button moves to the previous image.

ERROR CODE NOTICES

SYSTEM UPGRADE RELATEDBACKUP RELATED
No.DescriptionNo.Description
0Unknown error.0Unknown error.
1File version error.1Device error.
2Operating system version error.2Mounting failed.
3Software version error.5File already existed.
4Kernel version error.6Not enough space.
100Upgrade device mounting failed.7Creating temporary file failed.
101Package is not found.8Opening disk failed.
102Extracting package failed.9Formatting disk failed.
103LILO failed.10Database has been changed.
104Rebooting failed.11Appending failed.
105Invalid package.12Bad sector.
300Remote connection failed.13No executable file.
301Remote network error.14Opening executable file failed.
302Remote upgrade is not authorized.15Writing executable file failed.
303Saving remote package failed.16Creating image failed.
304Remote upgrade is cancelled by the user.
400USB device mounting failed.
401Reading upgrade package on the USB device failed.
402Copying upgrade package on the USB device failed.
500System is busy clip copying.

MAP OF SCREENS (ADVANCED SETUP)
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flowchart
graph TD
    A["MENU"] --> B["System"]
    A --> C["Network"]
    A --> D["Camera"]
    A --> E["Record"]
    A --> F["Event"]
    A --> G["Display"]
    B --> H["System"]
    B --> I["Date/Time"]
    B --> J["Storage"]
    C --> K["General"]
    C --> L["Network"]
    C --> M["DVRNS"]
    C --> N["RTSP"]
    C --> O["Mail"]
    C --> P["Push"]
    C --> Q["Schedule"]
    D --> R["Settings"]
    D --> S["Schedule"]
    E --> T["Motion"]
    E --> U["System"]
    F --> V["OSD"]
    F --> W["Main Monitor"]
    F --> X["LCD"]

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEMPOSSIBLE SOLUTION
No PowerCheck power cord connections.Confirm that there is power at the outlet.
No Live VideoCheck camera video cable and connections.Check monitor video cable and connections.Confirm that the camera has power.Check camera lens settings.
DVR has stopped recording.If hard disk drive is full, you will either need to delete video or set the DVR to the Recy On (Recycle When Disk Full) Mode. See Chapter 2 – Installation & Configuration, Advanced Setup – Record Setup for details.
PROBLEMPOSSIBLE SOLUTION
The icon displays, however, the DVR is not recording.When the DVR is in the Pre-Event recording mode, the yellow and icons display when there is no event, and the DVR is not recording. The red and icons display when any event occurs and the DVR starts recording.
IR remote control does not work properly.Check the batteries in the remote control.Check that nothing blocks the infrared sensor on the DVR.Check the system ID setting for the remote control. See Chapter 2 – Installation & Configuration, Advanced Setup – System Setup for details.
While upgrading the system, the DVR keeps rebooting and the upgrade fails.If the current system version is higher than the upgrade package file version, you should reset the DVR first using the Factory Reset. When using the Factory Reset, you will lose any settings you have saved.

SPECIFICATIONS

VIDEO
Signal FormatNTSC
Video Input4 RJ-12 inputs, 1 Vp-p, auto-terminating, 75 Ohms
Monitor OutputsComposite: One (RCA), 1 Vp-p, 75 OhmsLCD: 10.1"
Playback/Record Speed(images per second)120/120ips (NTSC)
INPUTS/OUTPUTS
Network Connectivity10/100 Base Ethernet
Audio InputRJ-12 Input: 4 Line In
Audio Output1 Speaker (Built-In)
IR Port1 Remote Control (Optional)
CONNECTORS
Video/Audio Input4 RJ-12 (12V Max. 310mA)
Monitor OutputComposite: 1 RCA
Ethernet PortRJ-45
USB Port2 on side panel (2.0)
STORAGE
Primary StorageSATA hard disk drive (2.5")
Backup StorageUSB flash drive
GENERAL
Dimensions (W x H x D)11.0" x 2.4" x 7.4" (280mm x 61mm x 188mm)11.0" x 1.2" x 7.4" (280mm x 31mm x 188mm) without Stand
Unit Weight2.4 lbs. (1.1kg)
Shipping Weight11.7 lbs. (5.3kg)
Shipping Dimensions(W x H x D)15.1" x 7.6" x 12.6" (383mm x 194mm x 319mm)
Operating Temperature41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Operating Humidity0% to 90%
Power12V 2.2A (Adaptor: 100-240 V~, 50/60Hz, 1.5A, 12V 5A
Power ConsumptionMax. 50W
ApprovalFCC
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