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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISCARD USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
ATTENTION: IL Y A DANGER D’EXPLOSION S’IL Y A REMPLACEMENT
INCORRECT DE LA BATTERIE. REMPLACER UNIQUEMENT AVEC UNE
BATTERIE DU MÊME TYPE OU D’UN TYPE RECOMMENDÉ PAR LE
CONSTRUCTEUR. METTRE AU RÉBUT LES BATTERIES USAGÉES
CONFORMÉMENT AUX INSTRUCTIONS DU FABRICANT.
CAUTION: VENTILATION
Ensure unit’s operating temperature is 45°C or below for optimum performance. If unit is
kept in wooden/enclosed cabinet, ensure proper ventilation to protect from overheating. As a
guide, ensure that there is at least 4 inches space from the DVR to the cabinet walls. Ensure
the air temperature around the DVR is below 35 degree Celsius. Provide additional fan to
maintain good airflow around the DVR if necessary.
NOTICE: Minimum PC Specifications for iFocus DVR remote dial in function
Please note that for remote dial in to iFocus DVR either through modem/LAN or Internet, the
following minimum PC specifications would be required.
Intel Pentium IV 1.7GHz
256MB RAM
20 GB hard disk
1GB free space at least
MS Windows XP / 2000 / NT Server Professional OS
MS Office
MS Internet Explorer Version 6 and above
CD-ROM drive
Graphic display setting at 1024X768 pixels with at least 16 bits color
The remote dial in might not work properly for PCs with the following systems:
MS Windows ME / 98_SE OS or older
AMD CPU
[Note: Please select Intel P3 Compatible CPU when prompted by the PC
This will supersede other minimum PC specification.]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction 1
2. Model Convention 2
3. DVR Main Features and Specifications 3
3.1 8A+/ 16B+ Model Main Features and Specification 3
3.1.1 Features 3
3.2.2 Specifications 3
3.2 E+ Model Main Features and Specifications 4
3.2.1 Features 4
3.2.2 Specifications 4
4. DVR Configurations 5
5. DVR Connections 6
5.1 Camera and Monitor Connections 6
5.2 External IR Receiver Connections 7
5.3 Audio Camera Source and Speaker 7
5.3.1 Hardware Setup 7
5.3.2 Connection instruction (Example for Channel 1 recording) 8
5.4 External Alarm Input Connection 8
5.5 Alarm Output Connection and Disable Alarm 8
5.5 Clear Alarm using External Trigger 8
6. IR Remote Control 10
7. Power Up of DVR 11
7.1 AC Power Input Selector 11
7.2 Power Up of DVR 11
8. Full Screen Live View and DVR Log-in 12
8.1 Full Screen Live View 12
8.2 Digital Zoom 12
8.3 Status Bar Display 12
8.4 Hiding of Camera Name 12
8.5 Password Login 13
9. Camera View Settings 14
9.1 View Mode 14
9.2 Spot Monitor Out (For DVRE+ models only) 14
9.3 Camera Display Properties 15
9.4 Camera Settings 16
9.4.1 Set Camera Name 16
9.4.2 Turn on or off camera view 16
9.4.3 Turn on or off Camera SAE function 17
10. Setup Menu 18
10.1 Date/Time and Time Zone Setting 18
10.2 Password Change 18
10.3 Storage Option 18
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10.4 Communication 19
10.4.1 Modem Rings 19
10.4.2 TEL 19
10.4.3 Dial-out IP 19
10.4.4 Server IP 19
10.4.5 Server Port 19
10.4.6 DVR ID 19
10.4.7 PTZ, modem and matrix switch 19
10.4.8 Network Setting 20
10.5 Key Lock 21
10.6 Re-Init 21
10.7 Archive to Optical Disc (For DVR with CD/ DVD-RW option only) 21
11. Record Menu 23
11.1 Record Info 23
11.2 Record Mode 23
11.3 Frame Rate and Audio Record Setting 24
11.3.1 Frame Rate and Record Mode 24
11.3.2 Audio Record Setting 24
11.4 Record Schedule 24
11.5 Manual Recording 25
11.6 Trigger Recording 25
11.7 Timer Recording 25
11.7.1 Timer Setting 25
11.7.2 Holiday Setting 26
11.8 Record Quality 26
12. Trigger Settings 27
12.1 External Trigger 27
12.2 Motion Trigger 28
12.2.1 Motion Grid Setting 28
12.2.2 Motion Sensitivity 29
12.2.3 System Trigger Delay Setting 29
12.3 Email Alert 29
13. Playback 30
13.1 Event Playback 30
13.2 Date/Time Playback 31
13.3 Playback Screen Setting 31
13.4 Playback Control Function 31
13.5 Camera Source Setting 32
13.6 Full Screen Playback 32
13.7 Playback with IFS Player 32
13.7.1 Installing IFS Player 32
13.7.2 Getting Started with IFS Player 34
14. Modem Dial In Basic Setup 35
14.1 Installing Setup Program for Modem Dial In 35
14.1.1 Installing RAS DVR Dialer Application Software 35
14.1.2 Setting up The RAS DVR Dialer 36
14.2 Modem Dial-in Setting 38
14.3 Configuration of the RAS DVR Dialer for Dialing 38
15. Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control 38
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Appendix: DVR Full Menu Chart 38
1. Main and second level menu 38
2. Record, playback and trigger menu 38
3. Setup menu 38
Figures
Figure 1: DVR Full Configuration 5
Figure 2: Connection, External VGA Cable for DVR16+ 7
Figure 3: Connection, External VGA Cable for DVR8A+, 16B+, 4E+ and 8E+ 7
Figure 4: Connection, Monitors and Camera Sources 6
Figure 5: Connection, External IR 8
Figure 6: Mono to Stereo Splitter 8
Figure 7: Connection, Audio Feature 8
Figure 8: Connection, External Alarm Input 9
Figure 9: Connection, Alarm Output 9
Figure 10: Menu, Clear Alarm using External Trigger 2 9
Figure 11: Connection, Clear Alarm using External Trigger 10
Figure 12: IR Remote Control 11
Figure 13: Full-screen Live View Options 13
Figure 14: System Status Bar 12
Figure 15: Menu, Camera View Setting 14
Figure 16: Menu, Spot TV Out (Fix Mode) 14
Figure 17: Menu, Spot TV Out (Sep Mode) 15
Figure 18: Menu, Spot TV Out (Trig Mode) 15
Figure 19: Menu, Camera Display Properties 16
Figure 20: Menu, Setup 18
Figure 21: Menu, Change Date/ Time 17
Figure 22: Menu, Set Supervisor Pin 19
Figure 23: Menu, Communication 19
Figure 24: Menu, Network Setting 20
Figure 25: Menu, Archive to Optical Disc 21
Figure 26: Menu, Camera Source 22
Figure 27: Date. Time Selection for Optical Disc 22
Figure 28: Menu, Record 23
Figure 29: Menu, Record Info 23
Figure 30: Menu, Audio Recording Setting 24
Figure 31: Menu, Frame Rate (Audio Recording) 24
Figure 32: Record Menu (Manual, Trigger, Timer and Quality 25
Figure 33: Menu, Timer Setting 26
Figure 34: Menu, Holiday Setting 26
Figure 35: Menu, Trigger Menu 27
Figure 36: Menu, External Trigger 27
Figure 37: Menu, Motion Trigger 28
Figure 38: Menu, Trigger Menu (Motion Properties and System Triger Delay 28
Figure 39: Default Motion Grid Setting 28
Figure 40: Menu, Trigger Menu (Arm Delay) 29
Figure 41: Menu, Playback Menu 30
Figure 42: Menu, Event List 30
Figure 43: Remote Control Key, Playback Control 31
Figure 44: Status Bar, Playback 31
Figure 45: Menu, Camera Source Setting 32
Figure 46: Full-screen to Splitting Screen Switching During Playback 32
Figure 47: Procedure, Installing IFS Player 1 32
Figure 48: Procedure, Installing IFS Player 2 33
Figure 49: Procedure, Installing IFS Player 3 33
Figure 50: Procedure, Installing IFS Player 4 33
Figure 51: Procedure, Installing IFS Player 5 34
Figure 52: Procedure, Installing IFS Player 6 34
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Figure 53: Icon, IFS Player 34
Figure 54: Playback Control using IFS Playback 34
Figure 55: Icon, RAS DVR Dialer 35
Figure 56: Procedure, Installing RAS DVR Dialer 1 35
Figure 57: Procedure, Installing RAS DVR Dialer 2 35
Figure 58: Procedure, Installing RAS DVR Dialer 3 36
Figure 59: Procedure, Installing RAS DVR Dialer 4 36
Figure 60: Procedure, Installing RAS DVR Dialer 5 36
Figure 61: Icon, RAS DVR Dialer 36
Figure 62: Procedure, Setting up RAS DVR Dialer 1 37
Figure 63: Procedure, Setting up RAS DVR Dialer 2 37
Figure 64: Procedure, Setting up RAS DVR Dialer 3 37
Figure 65: Procedure, Setting up RAS DVR Dialer 4 38
Figure 66: Procedure, Setting up RAS DVR Dialer 5 38
Figure 67: Procedure, Setting up RAS DVR Dialer 6 38
Figure 68: Menu, Modem Protocol 38
Figure 69: Procedure, Configuration of RAS DVR Dialer 1 38
Figure 70: Menu, PTZ control 38
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1. Introduction
The use of digital video technologies in close circuit television (CCTV) security applications
has been evolving and widely accepted over the last few years. Customer expectation has
been rising and higher performance CCTV devices are on high demand. In fact, the use of
CCTV has gone beyond the traditional security applications, with networking and Internet
becoming standard features. Furthermore, digital CCTV system is also being used as a
management and productivity tool.
With the improvement and advancement in DVR design and development, high performance
DVR such as the DVRE+ model described in this manual not only has enhanced video
quality and recording speed, it is also a comprehensive communication device, which
provides both local as well as anywhere access and control capability to serve modern CCTV
applications.
iFocus DVR has the following outstanding features:
Secured MPEG4 video compression
Full web-based remote monitoring, configuration and control
Intelligent digital video recording and searching
Video motion detection for individual channel
Integration with alarm input and output devices
Modem, network and internet connectivity
Local and remote audio recording and playback
Capability towards iFocus Central Management System (CMS)
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2. Model Convention
There are various models and configuration of DVR available according to the number of
input video source, video system format, storage device capacity and type of back-up media.
These models can be identified using the following convention:
DVRvw+xyyyz[CD/ DVD]
Where:
v: Number of Video channels, 4, 8 or 16
w: DVR model (A+/B+/E+)
x: Video Format, P for PAL, N for NTSC
yyy: Hard disk capacity in Gigabyte
z: Type of drive, I for Internal, R for Removable
[DVD]: DVD-RW (optional)
As an example, DVR16E+N500IDVD will mean a Digital Video Recorder with:
16 composite video inputs E+ model
NTSC video format
500GB internal hard disk
Build-in DVD-RW
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3. DVR Main Features and Specifications
3.1 8A+/ 16B+ Model Main Features and Specification
3.1.1 Features
Reliability Run on embedded OS with watch dog timer
Security 2-Level and 16-digit password protection access control
DVR can be locked away and controlled through External IR
receiver
Watermarking for recorded and downloaded video
User-friendly Easy Programming through IR controller or Remote PC
Fast key full screen Live View/Playback
Intelligence Advance event-filtering playback and health monitoring
10-spot adjustable video motion grids for individual camera
Email Alert upon Alarm Activation
Smart adaptive exposure for individual camera
Record Multi-mode Recording (CIF, Full Resolution)
Up to 32 FPS (Full Resolution) for DVR8A+
Up to 64 FPS (Full Resolution) for DVR16B+
Remote operation Connection through PSTN/ LAN/ WAN/ Internet
Full Internal Explorer (IE) based control, configuration
monitoring and playback
PTZ Control Local/Remote PTZ Control
Archive Build-in CD/ DVD-RW (optional for 16B+ Model)
Audio function Local record and playback, remote live and playback
3.2.2 Specifications
Input Connector 8/16 BNC Socket CVBS, 1 Vpp / 75 Ohms
2 TTL Compatible Alarm Inputs (NO) Terminal
1 Audio Input Jack
Output Connector 1 SVGA RGB Monitor Output
1 Composite Video TV Output
1 Dry Contact Output
1 Audio Output Jack
4 TTL Open Collector Alarm Outputs
External Interface 1 RS232 Port for Modem Connection or PTZ Control
1 RJ45 Port for LAN / WAN / Broadband Connection
Compression Secured MPEG4 Video Compression
Input Video CCIR / PAL or EIA / NTSC Format
Output Video format 1/4/9/16 Display Format for DVR16B+
1/4/8 for DVR8A+
Recording Continuous / Alarm / Timer Recording
Playback Date-Time / Event based Playback
Software IE-Base Remote Dial-in Control/Monitoring/Archiving
Support TCP/IP
Mechanical 8A+ Model:
Size, 12.5” x 4.0” x 16.0” (W x H x D)
Weight, 9 kg
16B+ Model:
Size, 14.2” x 5.5” x 16.1” (W x H x D)
Weight, about 11 kg
Environment Condition Operating, 0 to 45 Degree C, 10% to 85% Relative Humidity
Storage: 0 to 50 Degree C, 5% to 90% Relative Humidity
Power Supply 115VAC / 230 VAC Input, 50 / 60 Hz
+12V DC Output With Fuse Protection
Certification UL / CSA / CE-Mark Certification
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3.2 E+ Model Main Features and Specifications
3.2.1 Features
Reliability Run on embedded OS with watch dog timer
Security 2-Level and 16-digit password protection access control
DVR can be locked away and controlled through External IR
receiver
Watermarking for recorded and downloaded video
User-friendly Easy Programming through IR controller or Remote PC
Fast key full screen Live View/Playback
Intelligence Advance event-filtering playback and health monitoring
10-spot adjustable video motion grids for individual camera
Email Alert upon Alarm Activation
Smart adaptive exposure for individual camera
Record Multi-mode Recording (CIF, Full Resolution and Mix mode)
Up to 240FPS
Live view Refreshing rate up to 480FPS
Remote operation Connection through PSTN/ LAN/ WAN/ Internet
Full IE based control, configuration monitoring and playback
PTZ Control Local/Remote PTZ Control
Spot TV output Sequential and fix mode
Archive Build-in CD/ DVD-RW (optional)
Audio function Local record and playback, remote live and playback
3.2.2 Specifications
Input Connector 4 / 8 / 16 BNC Socket CVBS, 1Vpp/75 ohms
2 TTL Alarm Inputs
1 Audio Input Jack
Output Connector 1 SVGA RGB Monitor Output
1 Composite Video TV Output
1 Audio Output Jack
1 Spot Monitor Output
4 Open Collector NO Alarm Outputs
P1: Video Loss
P2: Hard Disc Failure
P3: HD Full (98%)
P4: Alarm Indicator
External Interface COMM 1 for Modem Dial-in / PTZ Control
RJ45 for LAN / WAN / Internet Connection
Video Format CCIR / PAL or EIA / NTSC Format
Recording Continuous / Timer / Trigger mode
Playback Date / Time or Event Based
Programming IR Controller, PS2 keyboard and remote PC
Output Video Live View: 1 / 4 / 9 / 16
Mechanical Size, 14.2” x 5.5” x 16.1” (W x H x D)
Weight, about 11 kg
Power Supply 115VAC / 230VAC input, 50/60 Hz
Less than 200 watts power consumption
Certification UL / CE-Mark Certification
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4. DVR Configurations
DVR as a multifunctional security device can be configured as shown in the following figure.
In this example, the DVR is connected to cameras, external alarm input devices (such as PIR,
door contacts), alarm output devices (such as sirens), PC monitor, CCTV monitor, Broadband
Modem and LAN Switch/Router. However, if the DVR is used as a stand alone system
similar to most of the conventional CCTV application, DVR will be connected to Alarm
inputs, cameras and monitor for most basic security application requirements.
Figure 1: DVR Full Configuration
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5. DVR Connections
The following is a DVR back panel layout for connection to other devices. All devices should
be connected to their respective ports correctly as shown below.
5.1 Camera and Monitor Connections
Connect the external VGA cable before powering up the DVR.
Figure 2 and 3 illustrate the connection of the external VGA cable.
Figure 4 illustrates the connection between the DVR and monitors, camera sources as
well.
Spot monitor output is only available for E+ Model DVR.
Figure 4: Connection, Monitors and Camera Sources
[Note: The layout of the cards reflects that of DVR16E+ Model. For details of other
models, please refer to the labels at the top of DVR casings]
To spot monitor
(for E+ Model
DVR only)
To external IR
and circuit
To camera sources To TV Monitor
To VGA
Monitor
To External
VGA Cable
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
AGP Card
Motherboard Ports
Figure 3: Connection, External VGA Cable
for DVR8A+, 16B+, 4E+ and 8E+
External
VGA Cable
Motherboard Ports
Figure 2: Connection, External VGA
Cable for DVR16E+
External
VGA Cable
I/O Card
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5.2 External IR Receiver Connections
Figure 5 illustrates the connection between a DVR and an
external IR receiver. The maximum length of the wire
connected is 100m.
The terminals are on the back panel of the DVR. IR+ goes
to the red wire of the external IR and IR- the black wire of
it.
5.3 Audio Camera Source and Speaker
iFocus DVR supports audio Recording and Playback on Channel 1 and 2.
5.3.1 Hardware Setup
The Audio feature requires the following devices:
a. A camera with audio recording feature or a separate audio microphone
b. A mono to stereo splitter
c. A speaker
Before connecting all the devices, differentiate the channel connection of the splitter
first.
Steps as follow:
a. Turn a digital multi-meter to enable the short-
circuit-beeping function
b. Use the meter to measure the resistance between
one of the RCA connectors and the head portion
of the splitter indicated as “Channel 1” below
c. If the meter beeps, this RCA is for Channel 1, the
other for Channel 2
d. Otherwise, this RCA is for Channel 2, the other
for Channel 1
IR+
IR-
T1
T2
Gnd
P1
P2
Gnd
P3
P4
Figure 5: Connection, External IR
Channel 1
Channel 2
Figure 6: Mono to Stereo Splitter
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5.3.2 Connection instruction (Example for Channel 1 recording)
Figure 7: Connection, Audio Feature
a. Connect the camera to camera input channel 1
b. Connect the audio source to the Channel 1 RCA connector of the splitter
c. Connect the splitter to the Audio-in RCA connector on the back panel of the
DVR
d. Connect a speaker to the Audio-out RCA connector on the back panel of the
DVR
5.4 External Alarm Input Connection
iFocus DVRs support two alarm inputs, T1 and T2.
These alarm inputs can be used for connection to external
dry contact switches such as PIR sensor or door switch. The
external dry contact alarm inputs can be used to trigger the
DVR into recording mode.
Figure 8 illustrates the connection between the terminal T1
of DVR and a sensor switch.
5.5 Alarm Output Connection and Disable Alarm
There are four alarm outputs provided. These outputs are
TTL type normally opened, which can sink up to 200mA
current. The details are as follows.
P1: Video loss
P2: Hard disk failure
P3: HD Full (98%)
P4: Alarm Indicator
Figure 9 illustrates the connection between a buzzer and the
terminal P1 of the DVR. During any loss of video signal, this output is “CLOSED” (sink
up to 200mA current) and shorted to ground. Te buzzer will sound when P1 is activated.
To stop the buzzer output, press “6” under the Main Menu.
5.5 Clear Alarm using External Trigger
The clear-alarm function can also be performed using External Trigger 2. The following
diagram shows the programming to clear alarm using external trigger 2.
Audio out: to speaker (for
local playback)
Audio in: To Mono to
Stereo Splitter and
Audio Source
4
3
2
1
AGP Card
To camera
source
Motherboard Ports
Figure 8: Connection, External
Alarm Input
IR+
IR-
T1
T2
Gnd
P1
P2
Gnd
P3
P4
Figure 9: Connection, Alarm Output
Buzze
12V DC
IR+
IR-
T1
T2
Gnd
P1
P2
Gnd
P3
P4
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Figure 10: Menu, Clear Alarm using External Trigger 2
Connection example: P1 is the Video Loss
Indicator. When loss of video signal is detected,
this output is “Closed” and shorted to ground. In
the following example, the buzzer will sound when
P1 is activated. To stop the buzzer output, close the
switch momentarily that is connected to T2.
Trigger Menu
1 External Trigger
2 Motion Trigger
3 Motion Properties Adj[Cam01]
4 --Motion Grid Setting
5 --Motion Sensitivity
[High]
6 System Trigger Delay
[120]
7 System Arm Delay [120]
0 Exit
External Trigger
1 Trigger1 [Arm]+[V03]
2 Trigger2 [Off]+[Off]
3 Trigger3 [Off]+[Off]
4 Trigger4 [Off]+[Off]
5 Trigger5 [Off]+[Off]
6 Trigger6 [Off]+[Off]
9 Trigger 2 Clear Alarm [ On]
0 Exit
Main Menu
1 Camera View
2 Record
3 Playback
4 Trigger
5 Setup
6 Recording
[Off]
7 Arm
[Off]
8 Clear Alarm
9 Power Down
0 Exit
Figure 11: Connection, Clear Alarm using
External Trigger
Buzze
12V DC
IR+
IR-
T1
T2
Gnd
P1
P2
Gnd
P3
P4
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6. IR Remote Control
iFocus DVR come with three ways of control, using a Remote IR Controller, a PS2 keyboard
or a PC.
The PC can be connected to the DVR via LAN/WAN/Internet and remote operation program
runs fully on IE.
Only the IR remote controller programming will be discussed here.
Following sections are outline of the function of the individual key.
Power key: To turn on DVR
Numeric keys: direct function entry, system
parameter setting and channel fast switching
in live view and playback
“1-” key: channel fast switching (for channel
number greater than 9) in live view and
playback
On-screen-display key: To turn on or off
menu during menu operation and hide camera
title at live view
Arrows: to move cursor, control PTZ cameras
(see Chapter 15 for details) and configure
motion grip setting (see Chapter 12 for details)
“Zin” and “Zout”: to control PTZ cameras (see Chapter 15 for details)
“Fin” and “Fout”: toggle between different menu selections and control PTZ cameras (see
Chapter 15 for details)
“OK” key: to confirm setting
Playback keys: To control playback (see Chapter 13 for details) and configure motion grip
setting (see Chapter 12 for details)
Figure 12: IR Remote Control
“1-” Key
Power Key
Numeric
Key
On-screen-
display
Arrow, zoom,
focus and “OK”
Key
Playback keys
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7. Power Up of DVR
7.1 AC Power Input Selector
Before you turn on your DVR, make sure that the AC power selector switch marked with
110/230V at the back of the DVR is set correctly to ensure that the right AC voltage is
being used. Wrong AC power switch selection may results in power supply damage due
to power overloading.
7.2 Power Up of DVR
Once the DVR is connected correctly according to the CCTV system requirements, it will
be ready for powering up. For the first time powered up, the factory default setting will be
loaded into the DVR for normal operation.
The DVR is designed with watch dog timer, which monitors the operation of main
program and resets the system if the program fails to perform correctly. The system is
also designed to recover from unexpected system interruption event. The watch dog timer
will reset the DVR and the recovering program will load the last valid system setting into
the DVR in order to ensure proper system boot-up and operation.
The power up process will take about 1-2 minutes before the camera live view screen is
displayed correctly. Please note that if the DVR is NOT properly powered down, there is
possibility of hard disk data corruption. Proper power down process means shutting down
the DVR from the Main Menu.
Once power up, the monitor display will be as shown below depend on the DVR model. 4
Channel will display in Quad mode, 8/ 9/ 16-Channel split.
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8. Full Screen Live View and DVR Log-in
8.1 Full Screen Live View
After power up the DVR, user can select any
camera full screen live view by keying the
channel number using IR controller. This
function does not require the user to login to the
main programming menu.
For camera numbers greater than 10, the user
should press the “1-” key followed by the next
digit. Example: “1-” followed by “6” for camera number 16.
8.2 Digital Zoom
iFocus DVR provide digital zoom for individual channels at four-time in the composite
video output.
To zoom a certain channel,
Key in the channel number using remote control to enter the full-screen mode
Press Stop button to enter the zoom mode
Use arrow keys to browse the enlarged live view
Press Stop button to exit the zoom mode
Press “0” key to exit the full-screen mode
8.3 Status Bar Display
The DVR user interface is a menu driven control user interface (UI). A full function of
the DVR menu is attached in Appendix for user reference. Once the DVR is powered up,
the status bar will be displayed at the bottom of the display screen, as shown below.
Figure 14: System Status Bar
8.4 Hiding of Camera Name
To hide camera names in the live view display, press “OSD” button on the remote
control.
Cam 01 Cam 01
Cam 01
Cam 01
Cam 01 Cam 01 Cam 01 Cam 01
Cam 01 Cam 01 Cam 01 Cam 01
Cam 01 Cam 01 Cam 01 Cam 01
Speed: [1.0] Rec 69% 01-12-2006 16:00:00
Cam16
Speed: [1.0] Rec 69% 01-12-2006 16:00:00
Figure 13: Full-screen Live View
Operation
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DVR Model
DVR software version
Record
percentage
System date
and time
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