Page 2 - Strategic Vista; All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan.
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 Strategic Vista Technologies Inc., except in the manner described in the documen...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
2 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Introduction....................................................................
Page 4 - Important Safety Instructions; CAUTION
3 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 equip...
Page 6 - System Contents; Getting Started; ON to indicate that the DVR is in Standby mode.; Manual; Power Adapter and Cord
5 System Contents The DXR109 box should include the items 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. Getting Started If the purchased DVR model did...
Page 7 - Front Panel Controls
6 Front Panel Controls 1. REMOVABLE HDD CARTRIDGE Please refer to Appendix #1. 2. MENU Press MENU to enter or exit the system setup menu. 3. ENTER Press ENTER to select an item for change while in the setup menu. 4. SELECT Press the SELECT button to change the camera shown i n the individual panes o...
Page 9 - Back Panel Connections; Connects to the Power cord.
8 Back Panel Connections 1. POWER INPUT Connects to the Power cord. 2. EXTERNAL I/O Connects to a PC for Remote Control via RS-232 or to an Alarm Block. (see appendix 6 for more info) 3. 75/HI When using the LOOP function, allows for HI impedance or 75ohms. 4. VIDEO INPUT (1-9) Connects to a video s...
Page 10 - Accessing the Main Menu
9 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 screen will appear: The default Password is 0000. To change the number of the Password, use the ? / ...
Page 11 - System Set Up; and press
10 System Set Up The system menu is used to configure the system level o ptions of the DXR109… 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...
Page 14 - Appendix 3
13 (Menu) Search Timer Record Alarm ? Remote System Event Remote Protocol Setup This feature is used to set the basic RS-232/RS-485 protocols to control the DVR remotely from a PC. Pressing ENTER after scrolling to the Remote option will bring up the following menu options: Remote mode: Selects whet...
Page 15 - to confirm current operation, and enter to next Timer Record setup.; YES; : To confirm Timer Enable: Scheduling Timer Record feature; MENU; to exit and confirm current operation.; MENU; again to exit and close TIMER s etup mode.
14 2. Use the ? / ? scroll keys to move to START record time 00:00 (HH:MM) Press ? / ? to set the start time 3. Press ? / ? move to END record time 00:00 (HH:MM) Press ? / ? to change END record Time numerical digit 4. Press ? / ? move to QUALITY Press? / ? to choose options of BEST, HIGH, NORMAL, B...
Page 16 - Note that ‘15A’ indicates 15 ips with audio.
15 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 Setup: 1. Press ENTER to confirm HDD OVERWRITE setup. 2. Press ? / ?...
Page 18 - Figure 1
17 Motion Detection The Motion D etect feature provides a visual indication on the monitor when movement is detected in the picture. Also, if the ‘Motion Trigger Record’ option is enabled in the ‘Record’ menu, recording will active on all cameras when motion is detected. Use the steps below to enabl...
Page 21 - Operation; these options are configurable through
20 Operation On Screen Display (OSD) The DXR109 will display all current status on the OSD. Here is an example of the display. The following status will be shown: Time a nd Date – The current time and date will be shown on the first line. Record Type – The current recording method will be shown: M= ...
Page 25 - Technical Specifications
24 Technical Specifications Video format NTSC/EIA or PAL/CCIR HDD storage IDE type, UTMA 66 above, 1 removable HDD supported Record mode Manual / Alarm / Timer Camera input signal Composite video signal 1 Vp -p 75O BNC, 9 Channels Camera loop back Composite video signal 1 Vp -p 75O BNC, 9 Channels M...
Page 26 - Appendix 1: Installing the HDD; Step 1: Remove the Cartridge Casing from the DXR109; : The Cartridge must be unlocked to remove it, (please see; Step 2: Remove the Cover from the Cartridge Casing
25 Appendix 1: Installing the HDD NOTE: The HDD has the same purpose in a DXR109 as a videocassette 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 compartment (with the handle) located on the fr...
Page 28 - Appendix 2: Connection Diagram to Cameras and Monitor
27 Appendix 2: Connection Diagram to Cameras and Monitor PC RS232 Sensor Alarm Alarm Input Main Monitor Video Camera . . . . 9 . . . . 2 1 Call Monitor Video Output Audio Output Audio Input (4 Channels)
Page 29 - Appendix 3: Pin Configurations
28 Appendix 3: Pin Configurations 9 pin Com Port 25 Pin Com Port
Page 30 - PIN 22. ALARM INPUT 9
29 Pin References for RS-232 / Alarm Block PIN 1. GND GROUND PIN 18. ALARM INPUT 1 Used to connect an alarm sensor between ALARM INPUT 1 (PIN 18) and GND (PIN 1) to trigger an alarm on Camera 1, which can activate the internal audible alarm and start recording. PIN 5. ALARM INPUT 2 Used to connect a...
Page 31 - Appendix 4: Rack Mount Installation
30 Appendix 4: Rack Mount Installation Screws and brackets for rack mounting applications can be purchased as an optional accessory. 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.stra...
Page 33 - Appendix 6: RS232 Remote Protocol; ENTER
32 Appendix 6: RS232 Remote Protocol The RS-232 protocol allows you to control the DXR109 from a PC or any other serial device. Data: 8 bit data, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit FUNCTION CODE ASCII FUNCTION CODE ASCII KEY_MENU 0x4D M KEY_CH1 0x31 1 KEY_SELECT 0x73 s KEY_CH2 0x32 2 KEY_ENTER 0x0D ENTER KEY_C...
Page 35 - Limited Warranty; Obtaining Service
34 Limited Warranty LOREX PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY LOREX warrants, to the original reta il 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 s...