• Do not block the ventilation opening or slots on the cover. • Do not drop metallic parts through slots. This could permanently damage the appliance. Turn the power off immediately and contact qualified service personnel for service. • Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance. To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact qualified service personnel for maintenance. Handle the appliance with care. Do not strike or shake, as this may damage the appliance. • Do not expose the appliance to water or moisture, nor try to operate it in wet areas. Do take immediate action if the appliance becomes wet. Turn the power off and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Moisture may damage the appliance and also cause electric shock. • Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the appliance body. Use a dry cloth to clean the appliance when it is dirty. When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent and wipe gently. • Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this may result in a risk of fire or electric shock. • Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified temperature, humidity or power source ratings. Do not use the appliance in an extreme environment where high temperature or high humidity exists. Use the appliance at temperature within 0oC ~ +40oC and a humidity below 90%. The input power source for this appliance is AC100~240V. UNPACKING Unpack carefully. If an item appears to have been damaged in shipment, replace it properly in its carton and notify the shipper. If any items are missing, notify your General Lock LLC Sales Representative or Customer Service. The shipping carton is the safest container in which the unit may be transported. Save it for possible future use. Service If the unit ever needs repair service, the customer should contact the nearest General Lock LLC Service Center for return authorization and shipping instruction. Table of Contents Introduction CHAPTER 1 Product Overview FeaturesSpecificationsFront Panel Keys Back Panel Keys CHAPTER 2 Installation Basic Wiring Instructions Hard Disk Drive Installation Final Install Process CHAPTER 3 DVR Menu Setup Clock/Language Setting Menu Title Setting Menu Daylight Setting Menu Timer Setting Menu Normal Record Setting Menu Alarm Record Setting Menu Buzzer Setting Menu Archive Setting Menu Network Setting Menu Sequence Setting Menu RS232/RS485 Setting Menu Motion Setting Menu System Setting Menu I 1 1 2 3 5 8 9 10 10 11 12 14 15 17 19 21 24 26 28 30 32 35 38 CHAPTER 4 Recording Overview 40 Basic Recording Setup 40 Timer Recording Setup 41 Motion Recording Setup 42 Alarm Recording Setup 43 CHAPTER 5 Playback Overview 45 Basic Playback 45 Search Playback 46 Segment List Playback 46 Alarm List Playback 47 Date/Time Playback 48 CHAPTER 6 Copying Video 50 Still Image Copy 50 Copy as a MOV File 51 Other Archiving Methods 52 Viewing Copied Files 52 CHAPTER 7 Audio Overview 53 CHAPTER 8 How to Upgrade Firmware? 54 CHAPTER 9 Networking Overview 56 Introduction to TCP/IP 56 Subnet Masks 56 Gateway Address 57 Virtual Ports 57 Pre-Installation 58 What type of Network Connection 59 Simple One to One Connection 60 Direct High Speed Modem Connection 66 Router or LAN Connection 68 CHAPTE R 10 Linksys Port Forwarding 71 Dynamic DNS 75 CHAPTE R 11 D-Link Port Forwarding 77 Dynamic DNS 80 CHAPTE R 12 DDNS 82 Creating a DDNS Account 82 CHAPTE R 13 Viewing through Internet Explorer 85 CHAPTE R 14 Interface Specifications Transmission Setting Remote Control Protocol 89 90 90 APPENDI X A Remote Control 93 APPENDI X B Time Lapse Recording Time 94 APPENDI X C Alarm Board Configuration 96 TROUBL E SHOOTIN G Troubleshooting 99 Chapter 1 Product Overview DVRs are the industry’s first full-featured digital video recorder designed specifically for use within the security industry. The Digital Video Recorder incorporates all the benefits of digital video recording, is simple to install, and operates just like a VCR. Highly efficient compression technology and superior resolution of recorded images make the Digital Video Recorder stand out from the competition as the best choice for security surveillance. Features • Easy-to-use control panel with common VCR and Multiplexer functions. • Shuttle/Jog dial for picture-by-picture or fast/slow viewing. • No tapes to manage, clean, or replace. • Instant retrieval of stored video. • On-screen setup menu and system timer. • Ethernet TCP/IP connectivity for remote viewing. • Pre-Alarm and Post-Alarm process. • Built-in M-JPEG compression/decompression with configurable quality. • Programmed with various time-lapse speeds. • 3.5” IDE Type Hard Disks for storage with Hot-Swap tray. • RS232 and RS485 for Remote Control. • Real-Time Live Display for all Cameras. • Variable recording speeds up to 60/50 fps for NTSC/PAL. • Alarm-activated recording. • Data can be stored in a Compact Flash Card. • Audio recording capabilities. 1 Specifications Video...