DVMR Power-Off procedure:

Before Powering-Off press 'Menu' button, when the login 'enter Password' screen is displayed it is safe to Switch Power Off. If power is switched off or cut when DVMR is in any other mode data may be corrupted / lost.

Use recommended HDD: Disregard any information about HDD Brand/Make mentioned in the User Manual supplied with DVMR Use Hard Disk Drive - Make - Type - Size recommended on product Web Page these have been tested for maximum reliability - other types may be unreliable.

Data corruption may occur: If DVMR is not powered off correctly. If mains power sags or is interrupted. If Date or Time are changed.

If data has been corrupted (Common symptoms are: cannot Record / Replay / Search / HDD not detected / etc) The HDD should be cleared/formatted and the DVMR reset to Factory Defaults, this procedure is detailed in DVMR User Manual.

This will reduce or eliminate the likelihood of problems caused by Mains Power 'failure' or 'sags' that can result in loss of Data not written to Disk and/or corrupt other Data.

PC Based Systems: Use Automatic Shut-Down software linked to the UPS to ensure an orderly Shut-Down before the Battery discharges, this will minimise the likelihood of OS problems, HDD damage and loss of Data.

Stand-Alone Systems: MAXIMISE RELIABILITY use a UPS Ensure DVR is 'Idle' before the Battery discharges.

PC Based Systems: Excess temperature will usually affect reliability and the long-term durability of hardware, consider this aspect and if necessary "fit additional fan or fans" in PC Case to improve cooling.

Stand-Alone Systems: Do not enclose DVR in unventilated spaces such as cabinets, etc., ensure DVR vents are unobstructed and periodically clean vents and fans. Do not bundle up Power Supply with cabling etc., position it such that air is free to flow around it.

Digital Video Recording Systems are generally less tolerant of incorrect or noisy video signal levels, degradation can occur due to poor poor cabling, splitting of the signal from Camera to other devices, Ground Loops, Induced Voltages, Cross-Talk, etc.

Many of these problems can be resolved with following: Video-Choke, Vid-Dist/2, AV-Amp, Video-Choke+, Vid-Dist/4, Vid-Amp/4, BalUn-VST/NI & Twist-Amp.

Visit this page for a Link to sources of information about Ground Loops, Video Hum, Hum Bars, Cross-Talk, Noise, etc. 

Browser Based  Remote Access ActiveX Problems details of how to install ActiveX Components on your PC.

Modem - Router - Forwarding information about configuring hardware for remote access.

Network Glossary here.

Port Forwarding - Router information here.

JPEG 2000 information here & here.

General Remote View & LAN interfacing information here & here & here & here & here DDNS etc.

Stand-Alone DVMR Systems: Use following settings with DomePTZ-2 & DomePTZ-3 Speed Domes. These instructions set the Camera to address 1 and associates it with DVMR Channel 1, additional P/T Cameras need to be set to address 2, 3...etc.

Procedure for: DVMR-4C

DVMR: (in MISCELLANEOUS SETUP / PANTILT CMD SETUP)

COMMAND TYPE = PELCO DTYPE
485 BAUDRATE = 2400 BPS

Press DVMR P/T Key select Camera 1 (up Key) and command (left/right) Keys then press Play (Enter) to send command to Camera. Valid commands are PAN LEFT, PAN RIGHT, TILT UP, TILT DOWN, LEFT UP, RIGHT UP, RIGHT DOWN, LEFT DOWN.

Procedure for: DVMR-N8CD & DVMR-N16CD

DVMR: (in EXTERNAL DEVICE / PANTILT SETUP / COMMAND SETUP)

CHANNEL: 01
MODEL: PELCO-D
PTZ ID: 001
BAUDRATE: 2400 BPS
CMD DELAY: 1 MSEC

Rear Panel press-to-release terminals: #1 is RS485 (-) negative, #2 is RS485 (+) positive

Press DVMR PTZ Key, select Channel with +/- Keys, select Command with Menu & Next Keys, press Enter Key to send command to Camera, selected Channel & Command are displayed at top left corner of screen. Valid commands are PAN LEFT, PAN RIGHT, TILT UP, TILT DOWN, LEFT-UP, RIGHT-UP, RIGHT-DOWN, LEFT-DOWN.

Procedure for: DVMR-AV4HR & DVMR-AV4HR/CD

DVMR: (in SYSTEM / PTZ CONTROL)

CAMERA SPEED 2400
CAMERA NUMBER 1
CAMERA TYPE PELCO D-PROTOCOL
CAMERA ID 1

"SAVE SETUP"

Select Channel 1, Press PTZ Key, press SEL Key, press UP/DOWN/RIGHT/LEFT Key to send command to Camera and Start/Stop motion.

Camera:

Switch 1 = On (Sets camera to address 1) refer to Camera User's Manual for other addresses.
Switch 9 = On (Sets camera to PelcoD protocol) refer to Camera User's Manual for other protocols.
Switch 10 = On (Terminates RS485 line) when using multiple RS485 devices only the last at the end-of-line should have this Switch set to On.

Blue Wire = RS485 (+)
Yellow Wire = RS485 (-)

PC Based Systems: Normally require an RS232 (Com Port) to RS485 converter to control P/T Cameras.

DVMR:
PORT 5445
CLIENT ACCESS ON
BANDWIDTH SAVING ON
NETWORK TYPE LAN
IP 172.16.1.52
GATEWAY 0.0.0.0
SUBNET MASK 255.255.0.0
DNS SERVER IP 172.16.1.220
DDNS OFF
SEND E-MAIL blank

Network Client:
"Connect"
IP Address: 172.16.1.52
Port No: 5445
Protocol: TCP
Password: 1111 DVMR factory default

PC:
Control Panel / Network Connections / Local Area Network / Properties / Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) / Properties
Select "Use the following IP address:"
IP address: 172.16.1.53
Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0

DVMR:
Reset  to "Factory Default" settings.
Change Password to 'null'.
Confirm that DVMR password has been set to 'null' by entering Set-Up.

PC:
Connect DVMR and PC directly via a Crossover Cable.
Run "ipconfig" and write down the IP Address.
In DVMR TCP/IP setup enter the IP address obtained above, do not change anything else.
Reboot PC, install and run "Remote Viewer", in "Setting" enter the IP address entered into DVMR (above), do not change anything else.
Click on "Cancel" to exit "Setting", click on "Connect"

DVMR LAN 4(CD), DVMR LAN 8(CD) & DVMR LAN 16(CD) will when booted with a PAL or NTSC signal source connected to any input automatically detect TV system.

To Force PAL TV System hold Up and Right buttons in when Powering On.

To Force NTSC TV System hold Up and Left buttons in when Powering On.

*** Some firmware versions require use of Menu button instead of Up, for example PAL = Menu and Right.

IPInstallerENG.exe IPInstallerENG.exe V2.2 for DVMR-AVN4e & Network Cameras & Servers with IP prefix.

PC USB Copy/Viewer Version 1.0.8.10 Application for DVMR-4e.

PC CD Player Application for DVMR-LAN CD Versions

Remote View Application for DVMR-LAN4C & DVMR-LAN4CD

Remote View Application for DVMR-LAN8 & DVMR-LAN8CD

Remote View Application for DVMR-LAN16 & DVMR-LAN16CD

PC CD Player Updated (720 x 576 Save) Application for DVMR- N8CD, DVMR-N16CD, DVMR-8+ & DVMR-16+

Remote View Application for DVMR- N8 / N16 CD

Remote View Application for DVMR-N8 / N16CD with Scaleable Transmission Speed (V1.5, V1.94)

Remote View Application for DVMR-8+ & DVMR-16+

Internet Relative Software DVMR- J8H / 16H applications (Client, H.264 TX, Player, Backup) version 1.0.2.1

Internet Relative Software DVMR- J8H / J16H applications (Client, Player, Backup, H.264 TX, CMS) version 1.0.1.0

Network Client V2 Application for DVMR-AV4HR

Network Client "Vista" compatible application for 2006 and later versions of DVMR-AV4HR

USB Playback Codec (‘ffdshow’) for DVMR-AV4HR

Network Client Application for DVMR-AV4HR/CD

DVMR-4e

DVMR-4C

DVMR LAN 4

DVMR-AV4HR/CD DVR DVMR-AV4HR/CD Remote View

DVMR LAN 8

DVMR LAN 16

DVMR LAN 4 Remote Viewer

DVMR LAN 8 & 16 Remote Viewer

DVMR N8CD Version 1.30

DVMR N16CD Version 1.30

DVMR N8CD Version 1.50

DVMR N16CD Version 1.50

DVMR-8+ & DVMR 16+ are too large to download Printed Manual is supplied with DVMR and on CD ROM.

DVMR J8H & DVMR-J16H

Network Glossary here.

Port Forwarding - Router information here.

JPEG 2000 information here & here.

General Remote View & LAN interfacing information here & here & here & here & here DDNS etc.

CDR Backup info here.

To suit DVR4rt-H264

To suit DVR16-H264v2

To suit DVR4-100

To suit DVR16+960H

Version 1.0.8 (080521) to suit DVMR-AV4HR with Firmware Version 1.0.4 (070628) via USB Memory Stick.

Version 5.6 to suit DVMR-LAN4C, DVMR LAN4CD and DVMR-LAN4AV, PC to DVMR via RS232.

Version 2.45 to suit DVMR-LAN8C & DVMR LAN8CD, PC to DVMR via RS232.

Version 2.47A to suit DVMR-LAN/16 & DVMR LAN16CD only available on pre-programmed *EEPROM.

Version 1.58 to suit DVMR-N8CD Hardware Version REV-B. / ES3 & ES5, via CD-ROM.

Version 1.58 to suit DVMR-N16CD Hardware Version REV-B. / ES3 & ES5, via CD-ROM.

Version 2.12 to suit DVMR-N16CD - Version 1.94 via CD-ROM.

Version 1.33.03 to suit DVMR- J8H / 16H via USB/PC.

Firmware updates (above) encompass improvements incorporated over the full life cycle of DVR, following an update there may be no noticeable changes - latest firmware is not essential to DVR operation.

Firmware is only available for units purchased more than 12 months ago, is free-of-charge and provided as-is without any guarantee. IMPORTANT: There is a small but real risk that DVR can be rendered unserviceable if an error or disruption occurs during firmware upgrade.

To obtain Firmware Download URL & Instructions send an e-mail with 'Invoice Number', 'Cat Code', 'Serial Number' (from DVR 'ID Label' which is marked N266), together with all 'Firmware version' details from DVR version information page. If all information is not provided or purchase date is earlier than 12 months ago you will not receive a reply.

Hard Disk Drives:

Head Load/Unload Technology

HDD User's Guide --- Glossary

Maxtor HDD info

Uninterruptible Power Supplies