iFocus Pte Ltd DVR8E+ User manual

Brand: iFocus Pte Ltd

Model: DVR8E+

Category: Digital Video Recorders (DVR)

Type: User manual

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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

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-

Gnd

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

AGP Card

To camera

source

Motherboard Ports

Figure 8: Connection, External

Alarm Input

IR+

IR-

Gnd

Figure 9: Connection, Alarm Output

Buzze

12V DC

IR+

IR-

Gnd

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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-

Gnd

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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

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

iFocus 16E+ 1.04 Press ‘OK’ for Menu Rec 69% 01-12-2006 16:00:00

DVR Model

DVR software version

Record

percentage

System date

and time

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