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MPEG-4 Embedded DVR User Manual Model #: CVDVR900 www.svat.com now you can see[...]
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INSTALLATION GUIDELINE A. Installation Environment In order to ensure the safety with the DVR product and maximize product per- formance, please notice the following while/ before you install the product: i. Only use with AV220V voltage supply, please check with the power supply with correct voltage before installation. DO NOT USE WITH ANY OTHER AD[...]
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PRODUCT FUNCTIONS/ FEATURES • High speed embedded CPS and real time embedded control operation system are adapted with the product. It provides operation stability, no hang-up error, more reliability and ease for maintainance. • Operation with front panel and remote control, menu language also available in English/Chinese/Simplified Chinese. Se[...]
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FRONT PANEL Front Panel and key definition: 1. LED Indicator status area • [1-8]LED Indicators : indicate 8 different channels for recording status, (for the 4-channel model: only works for LED[1-4], others will be off). LEDs that are on indicate recording in progress, and LEDs that are off indicate that the system is in standby. • [1-4]HD: ind[...]
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FRONT PANEL ...continued 5. Other options Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Definition [Power ON /Power Off] . . . . . . . . . . . .System turn on and off(Stand-by and start) [Login/Locked]Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Login to enter to operate mode with require password and lock current setting activation [Status] .[...]
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BACK PANEL ...continued Back Panel and connection outlet: 1 Ventilation fan 2 AC220V power in 3 Power switch 4 Alert signal in/out/ RS-485: 4 channels input/ output 5 Audio input: provide 4 channels audio input 6 Audio output: 2 channels for audio out, left side for replay output, right side for the surveillance output 7 Video output: 2 channels fo[...]
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REMOTE CONTROL Remote Control Key Definition / Function: 1. Numeric Key [0-9]Keys : Numeric, for number key-in or video swapping. For non-menu screen, 1, 2, 3 and 4 represent for the video channel 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively. [+], [-]Keys : Use for volume control, or while checking can play as next/pervious page, even changing some parameters for co[...]
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REMOTE CONTROL Remote Control Key Definition / Function: 5. Other options Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Definition [Power ON /Power Off] . . . . . . . . . . . .System turn on and off (Stand-by and start) [Login /Locked]Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Login to enter to operate mode with require password and lock curre[...]
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SYSTEM START-UP/SHUT DOWN 1. System Start up Plug in your AC power, turn on the main unit, the red light will turn on while the system boots up. The system will be in standby mode. Press the [ON/OFF]button in front panel or remote control, the red light will turn off, then the monitor will be activated to show as 4-channel windows status. There wil[...]
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OPERATION INSTRUCTION A. Menu Setup While system is powered up, select [General Setting] to alter the system setup. The setup menu can be seen below, highlight the item for selection and then press [Enter] to confirm. (while system recording, not allow to change any setting for current channel) A-1 General Parameter Setting: Highlight and select &q[...]
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OPERATION INSTRUCTION Example: below is the record default setting: A-2 Record Parameter Setup: While system operated, select "Record Setting" to changing some setting in here: Channel (4 Channels): Move the cursor to enable channel recording function. If there is an "X" to the left of a channel, recording is not allowed. Pressi[...]
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D1 F ix ed 2400 2200 2000 1800 1600 1200 1000 800 HD1 F ix ed 1200 1100 1000 900 800 600 500 400 CI F Fix ed 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 M A X 2400 2200 2000 1800 1600 1200 1000 800 M I N 2000 1800 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 M A X 1200 1100 1000 900 800 600 500 400 M I N 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 M A X 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 M I [...]
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OPERATION INSTRUCTION continued • Date: Select either "Everyday", "Sun", "Mon", "Tue", "Wed", "Thu", "Fri", "Sat" and "Peak", when "Peak" time selected, the device will not use the stand-by function. • Period 1 and Period 2: Select start time and[...]
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OPERATION INSTRUCTION continued A-5 Alarm Record Setting: Highlight and select Alarm Record , then press [Enter] for this selection, the sub-menu will shown (as below), then select the required area. Alarm : "On, Off" are the 2 different status settings available. Use the cursor to select and press [Enter] to confirm this function. While [...]
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OPERATION INSTRUCTION continued Multi_Ch_Rec: "On, Off" are the 2 different status settings available. Use the cursor to select and press [Enter] to confirm this function. While "On" is selected, there will be 4 multiple channels interface display as shown below: • Horizontal Row : Channel "1~8" (for 4 channels devic[...]
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OPERATION INSTRUCTION continued • Use the directional key to move small yellow block selection. When 4 points of yellow block are produced there will be q region wet up for the coverage setting area. Time insert : "On, Off" are the 2 different status settings. Use the cursor to select and press [Enter] to confirm this function. While &q[...]
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OPERATION INSTRUCTION continued A-10 Exit: Highlight and select Exit , then press [Enter] to confirm for save the change of setting then return back to main menu. B. Info Menu While system is in use, select [Info Menu] to check the menu content. The info menu can be seen as shown below, highlight the item for selection and then press [Enter]to conf[...]
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OPERATION INSTRUCTION continued Press [Enter] to see the recording video/audio signal, press [F1]for time select playback, and press [SLOW] for slow motion playback at a different speed. Press [FF]for fast forward playback and [FB]for fast backward playback, press [PAUSE] key to pause the video. [RETURN] to exit the playback window and back to main[...]
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OPERATION INSTRUCTION continued B-3 Alarm Log: Highlight and select Alarm Log , then press [Enter] for this selection, the sub-menu will be shown (as below), this allows you to see the recent alarm status and report. B-4 Operate Log: Highlight and select Operate Log , then press [Enter] for this selection, the sub-menu will be shown (as below), thi[...]
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OPERATION INSTRUCTION continued B-7 Machine Info: Highlight and select Machine Info , then press [Enter] for this selection, the sub-menu will be shown (as below), this allow to show all the machine ID number and software version. B-8 Exit: Highlight and select Exit , then press [Enter] to confirm for save the change of setting then return back to [...]
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CF OPERATION INSTRUCTION continued 1. No Record will be shown if there is no data in the Compact Flash Card. 2. There will be a record list to viewed for data from the Compact Flash Card (as shown below). 3. Pressing [Enter] button for selected record data to playback, and press the [ESC] button to stop the playback. C-3-2 Copy Information: Highlig[...]
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RECORDING AND PLAYBACK INSTRUCTION D-1 Recording Manual Recording: 1. Use the [Record] button to start recording, will be a red dot on the top right side corner of the monitor which indicates the recording is in progress. 2. Press the [Stop] button to stop the recording and the red dot will turn off. Timer Recording: Refer to section A-3 Remark: Th[...]
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ADJUSTMENT FOR PICTURE PARAMETER AND SOUND LEVEL E-1 Parameter adjustment 1. Use the [Adjust] button to adjust brightness, color, contrast and the motion detect sensitivity level. 2. Use the [+] or [-] button for adjustment up and down. 3. Returns to menu after 5 seconds idle time without any adjustment. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION DATA E-1 Parameter a[...]
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