LOREX Technology DXR116 manual

16 Channel Digital Video Recorder DXR116 FOR MORE INFORMATION WWW.STRATEGICVISTA.COM BEFORE OPERATING T HIS SYSTEM, PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE[...]

1 Under the copyright laws, this documentation may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine - readable form, in whole or part without the prior written consent of Strateg ic Vista Technologies Inc., except in the manner described in the documentation. © Copyright 2003 Strategic Vista Techno[...]

2 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction ..................................................................................................................[...]

3 Appendix 5: Recording Times (in Hours) ................................................................................................................................................... 34 Appendix 6: RS232 Remote Protocol ............................................................................................................................[...]

4 Important Safety Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before operating this equipment. The improper operation may cause irreparable damage to the appliance. Lift and place this equipment gently. Do not expose this equipment to direct sunlight. Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water. Do not s[...]

5 Introduction The DXR116 combines a 16 channel multiplexer with a Digital Vi deo Recorder (DVR). The DVR offers many advantages over traditional time lapse VCR’s, allowing you to quickly access and search for a specific time segment or event which has been recorded. This high quality r ecorded video can be viewed at various playbac k speeds as w[...]

6 System Contents The DXR116 box should include the it ems listed below. Please take a moment to verify that no items are missing from the package. NOTE: KEEP THE KEYS IN A SAFE PLACE. THEY ARE NECESSARY FOR INSTALLATION / REMOVAL OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE. G etting Started If the purchased DVR model did not contain a hard disk drive, please refer to [...]

7 Front Panel Controls 1. Removable Cartridge Casing The DXR116 comes with 2 removable hard disk drive cartridges. 2. MENU Press MENU to enter the Main Menu. You will be prompted for a password upon pressing the MENU button. 3. ENTER Press ENTER for confirmation when making selections in Menu mode. 4. ZOOM The ZOOM feature is used to enlarge a sing[...]

8 Press REC to start recording. (The icon will appear in the top - right corner of the screen when recording is in progress.) 14. REW / ? The REW / ? button has two functions: i. Pressing REW / ? plays video backwards at a high speed. Pressing REW adjusts the speed from normal speed to 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X the normal speed. ii. In Menu mode, the RE[...]

9 LOOP EXTERNAL I/O POWER INPUT 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. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN IN CALL AUDIO MONITOR OUT AUDIO Back Panel 1. POWER INPUT Connects to the Power cord. 2. EXTERNAL I/O Connects to a PC for[...]

10 Accessing the Main Menu The Menu allows you to configure your DVR settings and program various recording options. Follow these steps in order to access the Menu: Press the MENU button. The password sc reen will appear: The default Password is 0000. To change the number of the Password, us e the ? / ? buttons to scroll left and right between numb[...]

11 System The system menu is used to configure the syste m level options of the DXR116… To access the System features, press MENU followed by the 4 digit password. Use the ? / ? to scroll to the “System” option and press ENTER . Using the ? / ? buttons, scroll to the desired option and press ENTER to select it. Setting the Audio Input Channel[...]

12 To set the duration of the Alarm: 1. On the System screen, press ? / ? to select Alarm Duration , then press ENTER . 2. Press ? / ? to select the desired time (10s, 15s, 20, 30, 1 min, 2min, 3min, 5min, 10min, 15min, 30min, always) 3. Press MENU to confirm your change. 4. Press ? / ? to move to another field on the System screen or press MENU to[...]

13 Changing the System Password 1. On the System screen, press ? / ? to select New Password, then press ENTER . 2. Press ? / ? to choose a number, then press ? / ? to move to the next digit: 3. Press MENU to confirm your change. 4. Press ? / ? move to another field on the System scre en or press MENU to exit this screen and confirm the current oper[...]

14 ? M 2002 - JAN - 01 01:02:03 M 2002 - JAN - 01 01:02:03 A 2002 - JAN - 01 01:02:03 T 2002 - JAN - 01 01:02:03 E 2002 - JAN - 01 01:02:03 M 2002 - JAN - 01 01:02:03 ? : Page Up ? : Page Down The remote connection on the DVR uses 8 data bits, 1 start bit, and 1 stop bit. Below is an example of the data stream with the control codes shown. Please r[...]

15 Alarm List This feature shows a listing of all recorded video triggered by an Alarm. 1. In the Search menu, press ? / ? to scroll to the Alarm List option, then press ENTER . 2. Press ? / ? to select the desired recorded video and press ? / ? to change pages. 3. Press ENTER to play selected video. Time Search This feature finds video recorded on[...]

16 6. Press MENU to confirm current operatio n, and enter to next Timer Record setup. 7. Press ? / ? move location to Timer Enable : Yes or No setup Y ES : To confirm Timer Enable : Scheduling Timer Record feature N O : To confirm no Timer Enable : No Scheduling Timer Record feature 8. P ress MENU to exit and con firm current op eration. 9. Press M[...]

17 Record Settings On the Main menu, selecting the Record option will allow you to set the quality and speed of recordings. Pressing ENTER after scrolling to the Record option will bring up the following menu options: HDD Overwrite Se tup: 1. Press ENTER to confirm HDD OVERWRITE setup . 2. Press ? / ? to choose HDD OVERWRITE . NO: When HDD full wil[...]

18 Camera Channel Setup To access the Camera option, press MENU followed by the 4 digit password. Use the ? / ? to scroll to the Camera option and press ENTER. TITLE DWELL ALARM RECORD --- 01 ON 5 5 5 LOW EVENT --- 02 ON 5 5 5 LOW EVENT --- 03 ON 5 5 5 LOW EVENT --- 04 ON 5 5 5 LOW EVENT --- 05 ON 5 5 5 LOW EVENT --- 06 ON 5 5 5 LOW EVENT --- 07 ON[...]

19 Record Method This feature is used to select the DVR record method as either EVENT / NORMAL / OFF. 1. Press ? / ? to select the desired time camera channel (1 - 16), then press ENTER . 2. Press ? / ? to select the Record Method feature on the screen. 3. Press ? / ? to select EVENT / NORM AL / OFF on the screen. E VENT : when the alarm input is t[...]

20 Motion Detection Press MENU to enter the menu set up, then ? to CAMERA setup. Press ENTER twice to enter the Motion Detection Setup. Each s creen displays the current camera picture overlaid with the motion targets (as Figure 1 ). Pressing the ? / ? , ? / ? buttons will toggle the motion detection between ON or OFF . The targets on each moti on [...]

21 Figure 1 - 1 MOTION DETECTION SETUP – 1~16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 032 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Figure 1 - 2 MOTION DETECTION SETUP – L INE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 032 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Figure 1 - 3 MOTION DETECTION SETUP – ALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 032 --[...]

22 (Menu) Timer Record Alarm Remote System ? Event Event Log Viewing To access the Event Log Viewing option, press MENU followed by the 4 digit password. Use the ? / ? to scroll to the Event option and press ENTER to view the list of logged events . Use the ? / ? to scroll through the events on the display and ? / ? to go to the next page. To view [...]

23 Operation Recording The DXR116 off ers a variety of flexible recording modes. The unit can be set up to record continually, following a schedule, or by record events. In addition, the recording speed and resolution is also configurable ( these options are configurable through the system menu ) . Under the recording status, if power is stopped ac[...]

24 Fast Forward (F.F. ) & Fast Rewind (F.R.) Press PLAY then ?? for fast forward searching. Press ?? once to view the forward playback in double speed. Continuing to press ?? will increase playback up to a max of 32X. Press PLAY then ?? for fast rewind s earching. Press ?? once to view the reverse playback in double speed. Continuing to press ?[...]

25 Troubleshooting Check that the HDD has been installed correctly No recorded video Check camera’s video cables and connections Check monitor’s video cables and connections Make sure that the camera is receiving power No video Check that Timer / Alarm Enable is set to YES Timer / Alarm recording isn’t working Check if the system is in Key Lo[...]

26 Technical Specifications Video format NTSC/EIA or PAL /CCIR HDD storage IDE type, UTMA 66 above, 2 removable HDD’s supported Record mode Manual / Alarm / Timer Camera input signal Composite video signal 1 Vp - p 75O BNC, 16 Channels Camera loop back Composite video signal 1 Vp - p 75O BNC, 16 Channels Main m onitor output Composite video signa[...]

27 Append ix 1: Installing the HDD NOTE: The HDD has the same purpose in a DXR116 as a video cassette does in a VCR. However, installing the HDD is a bit more complicated. Please follow the next steps carefully in order to ensure proper installation. The compart ment (with the handle) located on the front panel of the DXR116 is the removable Cartri[...]

28 B (unlocked) A (locked) Step 6: Secure the HD D in the cartridge casing. Position the HDD into place and secure it using the six screws supplied. Step 7: Slide the top Cover over the Cartridge Casing Slide the Cover forward over the Cartridge Case. Ensure it is secured in place over the relea se latch. Reinsert the Cartridge Casing into the DXR1[...]

29 Appendix 2: Connection Diagram to Cameras and Monitor Alarm Input Video Camera 16 . . . . Main Monitor 2 1 RS232 PC Sensor Alarm Call Monitor . . . . AUDIO (4 CHANNEL)[...]

30 Appendix 3: Pin Configurations 9 pin com port External I/O 25 pin com port[...]

31 P in References for RS - 232 / Alarm Block PIN 1. GND GROUND PIN 2. ALARM INPUT 8 Used to connect an alarm sensor between ALARM INPUT 8 (PIN 2) and GND (PIN 1) to trigger an alarm on Camera 8 which can activate the internal audible alarm and start recording. PIN 3. ALARM INPUT 6 Used to connect an alarm sensor between ALARM INPUT 6 (PIN 3) and G[...]

32 PIN 19. ALARM INPUT 15 Used to connect an alarm sensor between ALARM INPUT 15 (PIN 19) and GND (PIN 1) to trigger an alarm on Camera 15 which can activate the internal audible alarm and start recording. PIN 20. ALARM INPUT 13 Used to connect an alarm sensor between ALARM INPUT 13 (PIN 20) and GND (PIN 1) to trigger an alarm on Camera 13 which ca[...]

33 Appendix 4: Rack Mount Installation Screws and brackets for rack mounting applications can be purchased as an optional access ory. Front Angle with Rack Mount Side View with Rack Mount For more information about the rack mount & other accessories through Strategic Vista, please visit: www.strategicvista.com[...]

34 Appendix 5: Recording Times (in Hours) NTSC SYSTEM IPS 15A 15 8 4 2 1 Best 24hr 48hr 90hr 180hr 360hr 720hr High 30hr 60hr 1136hr 225hr 450hr 900hr Normal 48hr 96hr 1600hr 360hr 720hr 1440hr Record Quality Basic 80hr 160hr 300hr 600hr 1200hr 2400hr HDD Ty pe 120GB IPS 15A 15 8 4 2 1 Best 48hr 96hr 180hr 360hr 720hr 1440hr High 60hr 120hr 226hr 4[...]

35 Appendix 6: RS232 Remote Protocol The RS - 232 protocol allows you to control the DXR116 from a PC or any other serial device. Data: 8 bit data, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit FEATURE CODE ASCII FEATURE CODE ASCII MENU Key 0x4D M CH1 Key 0x31 1 SELECT Key 0x73 s CH2 Key 0x32 2 ENTER Key 0x0D ENTER CH3 Key 0x33 3 4CUT Key 0x61 a CH4 Key 0x34 4 ZOOM Key [...]

36 Appendix 7: Compatible HDD Brands Manufacturer Model Capacity Rotation IBM Deskstar 120GXP (40GB) 40GB 7200 rpm IBM D eskstar 60GXP IC35l060 60GB 7200 rpm IBM Deskstar 120GXP (80GB) 80GB 7200 rpm IBM Deskstar 120GXP (120GB) 120GB 7200 rpm Maxtor DiamondMax 536DX(60GB) 4W060H4 60GB 5400 rpm Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9, Model#6Y120L 120GB 7200 rpm Se[...]

37 Limited Warranty LOREX PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY LOREX warrants, to the original retail purchaser only (the “Purchaser”), that this item (the “Product”) is free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship, provided the Product is used in normal conditions and is installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions cont[...]

38 Care & Maintenance Please follow these instructions to ensure proper care and maintenance of this system Keep your monitor and camera dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store your unit in normal temperature environment. Extreme temperatures can shorten the life of the electronic devices. Handle the monitor carefully. Dro p[...]