Page 2 - Revisions
Rev 3.01 ii Document 900.0399 08/08 Revisions Issue Date Revisions 1.00 09/05 New document. 2.00 03/06 Updated Remote Access Software sections with screenshots and function changes. 2.01 06/06 Corrected Sensor Out connection information. 3.00 07/06 Added PTZ function to RAS GUI. Added Sites menu in ...
Page 3 - F C C C o m p l i a n c e S t a t e m e n t; E x p l a n a t i o n o f G r a p h i c a l S y m b o l s; CAUTION
Rev 3.01 iii Document 900.0399 08/08 F C C C o m p l i a n c e S t a t e m e n t Information to the User: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device. Pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, these limits are designed to provide reasonable protection ...
Page 4 - Wa r n i ng s
Rev 3.01 iv Document 900.0399 08/08 Wa r n i ng s Installation and servicing should be performed only by qualified and experienced personnel.Power off the DVR when connecting cameras, audio, or sensor cables.The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage caused by improper use of the product or ...
Page 5 - C o n t e n t s
Rev 3.01 v Document 900.0399 08/08 C o n t e n t s 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Technical Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 7 - F i g u r e s
Rev 3.01 vii Document 900.0399 08/08 F i g u r e s NTSC/PAL Operation Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Rear Panel Connections and Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 9 - Ta b l e s
Rev 3.01 ix Document 900.0399 08/08 Ta b l e s Rear Panel Connectors and Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Front Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 11 - I n t r o d u c t i o n; Features; Technical Overview
Rev 3.01 1 Document 900.0399 08/08 1 I n t r o d u c t i o n Features Your HRDE4x4 digital video recorder (referred to as DVR throughout this document) is a stand-alone and/or networked video and audio recording device. It provides recording capabilities for four camera inputs and is capable of even...
Page 12 - Important Safeguards
Rev 3.01 2 Document 900.0399 08/08 The DVR converts analog NTSC or PAL video to digital images and records them on one hard drive. You can access recorded video from the hard drive or previously archived video from a USB stick. You can watch live video while simultaneously recording.The Remote Acces...
Page 14 - Lithium Battery
Rev 3.01 4 Document 900.0399 08/08 21. Mechanical Loading Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not caused by uneven mechanical loading. 22. Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to connection of the equipment to supply circuit and the effect ...
Page 15 - D V R U n i t I n s t a l l a t i o n; Before You Begin; Unpack Everything
Rev 3.01 5 Document 900.0399 08/08 2 D V R U n i t I n s t a l l a t i o n This chapter explains how to:• Set the DVR for NTSC or PAL • Connect the DVR to peripheral equipment Before You Begin Unpack Everything Check that the items received match those listed on the order form and packing slip. The ...
Page 17 - Connecting Peripheral Equipment
Rev 3.01 7 Document 900.0399 08/08 Figure 2-1 NTSC/PAL Operation Switch Connecting Peripheral Equipment Figure 2-2 shows the rear panel connections. See Table 2-1 for network system component connections. Figure 2-2 Rear Panel Connections and Switches Table 2-1 describes the rear panel connections a...
Page 19 - Connecting the Power Cord; UPS
Rev 3.01 9 Document 900.0399 08/08 Connecting the Power Cord 1. Connect the adapter DC power cord to the DVR. 2. Connect the AC power cord to the adapter and then to the wall outlet. Your DVR is now ready to operate. See Chapter 3, DVR Configuration and Chapter 4, Front Panel Operation for more info...
Page 21 - D V R C o n f i g u r a t i o n; Front Panel LEDs and Controls
Rev 3.01 11 Document 900.0399 08/08 3 D V R C o n f i g u r a t i o n This chapter explains:• Front panel LEDs and controls • Initial DVR setup • Configuring live and recording modes • Setting motion zones • Setting recording schedules • Setting system parameters • Configuring remote network control...
Page 22 - USB Port
Rev 3.01 12 Document 900.0399 08/08 USB Port There is a USB port on the left side of the front panel. You can use this port to save video clips or stills onto a USB stick (see Archiving Video , page 33 ) and to upgrade the DVR firmware. Table 3-2 Front Panel Controls Control Function SEQ Start auto ...
Page 23 - Initial Setup; Menu Structure
Rev 3.01 13 Document 900.0399 08/08 Initial Setup Before using your DVR for the first time, you need to establish some initial settings:• date and time • display language • camera settings • recording mode and scheduling • network setup The sections that follow describe how to use the Setup menus to...
Page 26 - Motion Zones; Recording Schedules
Rev 3.01 16 Document 900.0399 08/08 Motion Zones When you select Partial Zone in the Motion Zone menu, you can set up motion sensing zones (see Figure 3-5 ). To move around each rectangular zone, use the arrow controls. Press SEL on each rectangular zone you want to include as part of the motion sen...
Page 27 - Setting System Parameters
Rev 3.01 17 Document 900.0399 08/08 Figure 3-6 Recording Schedule Setup Screen You can schedule recording in one hour increments from 0 to 24 (0:00 to 24:00). You can select individual blocks of time, blocks of time for all channels, entire channels, or the entire schedule. Motion recording, sensor ...
Page 29 - Controlling a PTZ Camera
Rev 3.01 19 Document 900.0399 08/08 Figure 3-8 Date and Time Setup Screen Controlling a PTZ Camera To control the PTZ functions of the camera, connect the controller to the RS-485 port on the rear panel (see Figure 2-2 ). Note For speed dome cameras that support RS-485, connect them directly to the ...
Page 30 - Setting Network Parameters
Rev 3.01 20 Document 900.0399 08/08 specific camera ID, select the camera ID using the LEFT and RIGHT arrow controls. The following options are available on the PTZ CONTROL screen:• CAMERA SPEED (19200, 14400, 9600, 4800, 2400) • CAMERA NUMBER (channel number that the PTZ is connected to) • CAMERA T...
Page 32 - Network Types
Rev 3.01 22 Document 900.0399 08/08 forwarding so that each port, when accessed on the IP sharing device, will forward to the appropriate DVR. Note This port number is listed next to the PORT menu option in the Network Setup screen. If you plan to access the DVR units only from within the same LAN, ...
Page 33 - Setup for Sending E-Mail Alerts and Reports; Storage Setup
Rev 3.01 23 Document 900.0399 08/08 Setup for Sending E-Mail Alerts and Reports To set your options for sending e-mail alerts, use the UP and DOWN controls to navigate through the menu items. Change the value of the menu item using the LEFT and RIGHT controls or by pressing SEL to manually change th...
Page 34 - Saving Setup
Rev 3.01 24 Document 900.0399 08/08 Figure 3-12 Storage Setup Screen Table 3-10 describes the Storage field options. Saving Setup To preserve the setup values that you have selected, open the SAVE SETUP screen, then select CONFIRM and then press SEL.This completes your DVR setup. Proceed to Chapter ...
Page 35 - F r o n t P a n e l O p e r a t i o n
Rev 3.01 25 Document 900.0399 08/08 4 F r o n t P a n e l O p e r a t i o n This chapter explains:• Live viewing • Searching • Playing back • Live networked remote monitoring • Archiving video to a USB memory stick Note This chapter assumes you have already correctly installed and configured your DV...
Page 36 - Search Window
Rev 3.01 26 Document 900.0399 08/08 Search Window Press SEARCH in live mode to enter the Search window. The screen appears as in Figure 4-2 . Table 4-1 Status Indicator Icons in the Live Viewing Window Key Description Continuous recording in progress. Manual recording in progress (overrides other mo...
Page 37 - Event Search
Rev 3.01 27 Document 900.0399 08/08 Figure 4-2 Search Menu Event Search The EVENT SEARCH window is used to find stored video. Figure 4-3 Event Search Window Three categories of search filters can be applied: DATE, CHANNEL, and TYPE. Press SEL to select a value and move down to the next category and ...
Page 38 - Timeline Search
Rev 3.01 28 Document 900.0399 08/08 Figure 4-4 Event Search List Screen 7. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through the on-screen listings. 8. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to display a list of events that happened previous to or after the current selection. 9. After the desired event has been...
Page 39 - Go To Search
Rev 3.01 29 Document 900.0399 08/08 Figure 4-6 Timeline Search Window 4. Select All or a specific channel to search by using the UP and DOWN arrow buttons. Notice that the highlighted icon on the lower left side of the screen changes when UP or DOWN is pressed. 5. After you select the channel, use t...
Page 41 - Archive Search
Rev 3.01 31 Document 900.0399 08/08 Archive Search Use the ARCHIVE SEARCH window (see Figure 4-10 ) to find previously stored video or images. Figure 4-10 Archive Search Screen 1. Select the date to begin the search by using the LEFT, RIGHT, UP, and DOWN buttons to navigate through the days. 2. Pres...
Page 42 - Play Mode
Rev 3.01 32 Document 900.0399 08/08 Play Mode During playback of a recorded event, the mode changes from SEARCH to PLAY. While in PLAY mode, you may return to the previous SEARCH screen by pressing ESC. Playback starts in quad mode with channel 1 highlighted by default. If audio is enabled, the DVR ...
Page 43 - Network Mode
Rev 3.01 33 Document 900.0399 08/08 Network Mode The DVR provides a live remote monitoring feature. Remote monitoring requires installation of a Remote Access Software program on your PC (see Chapter 5, RAS Installation ). A LAN connection using the RJ45 connector on the DVR rear panel is mandatory ...
Page 44 - Archiving Video onto USB
Rev 3.01 34 Document 900.0399 08/08 Archiving Still Images onto USB Still images can be captured and archived onto the hard drive in live mode or while playing back recorded video. In live mode, press ARCH to capture and store the still image. The still image is archived onto the hard drive for late...
Page 45 - Transferring Still Images or Video onto USB
Rev 3.01 35 Document 900.0399 08/08 Transferring Still Images or Video onto USB To begin transferring stored images or video to a USB stick, connect the DVR to a USB stick through the USB port on the front panel (see Figure 3-1 ). Press Search then select Archive. This brings up the ARCHIVE screen (...
Page 47 - R A S I n s t a l l a t i o n
Rev 3.01 37 Document 900.0399 08/08 5 R A S I n s t a l l a t i o n Minimum PC Requirements Before installing the Remote Access Software program, check your PC specifications. The DVR remote software may not perform correctly if the PC does not meet these minimum requirements: Installing the RAS Pro...
Page 49 - Opening Ports
Rev 3.01 39 Document 900.0399 08/08 6. Choose a language for the installation and click Next. The Select Program Folder appears. Figure 5-4 Select Program Folder 7. Click Next to use the default program folder, or manually select a folder from the list of Existing Folders. 8. Wait a few minutes whil...
Page 51 - R A S O p e r a t i o n; Live Viewing; Live Viewing Interface
Rev 3.01 41 Document 900.0399 08/08 6 R A S O p e r a t i o n When the installation is complete, double-click the RAS icon (see Figure 5-5 ) on your desktop to launch the program. Live Viewing Live Viewing Interface Figure 6-1 RAS Live Viewing Interface (Connected)
Page 57 - Backing Up a Video Clip in AVI Format
Rev 3.01 47 Document 900.0399 08/08 Backing Up a Video Clip in AVI Format You can back up the recorded video clips in AVI format on the Search User Interface.1. Find the video you want to back up. You may need to search for the video and play it back to find the desired passage. 2. Select a camera t...
Page 58 - Playing Back Recorded Video
Rev 3.01 48 Document 900.0399 08/08 Figure 6-4 AVI Backup Window 6. Adjust, if necessary, the Start and Stop times for the video clip in the AVI Backup window. 7. Click OK to start the backup process. 8. Video is saved to a folder named with the date when the video was backed up. The filename indica...
Page 59 - R A S C o n f i g u r a t i o n; Security Options
Rev 3.01 49 Document 900.0399 08/08 7 R A S C o n f i g u r a t i o n Click Setup ( ) to open the Setup menu for the RAS program. General Setup Click Setup to open Figure 7-1 . Set the options as follows: Figure 7-1 General Setup Screen Security Options In the Security Option section, click the chec...
Page 60 - Site Setup
Rev 3.01 50 Document 900.0399 08/08 Save Path Select a Save Path for saving Capture and Backup files to the hard drive. Click ... for the corresponding file type to manually select a destination folder.• Capture files are single image files (.bmp or .jpg) saved using the Save Still Image button. • B...
Page 61 - Adding a Site; Modifying a Site; Event Setup; Event Search Setup
Rev 3.01 51 Document 900.0399 08/08 Adding a Site 1. Click Addition in the Setup Menu window. 2. Enter the Site Name, IP Address, Port No., Protocol, and Password, as necessary. 3. Click OK. Note If you want to rename a channel, then double-click the channel Name. Modifying a Site 1. Click Modify in...
Page 63 - Disk Menu
Rev 3.01 53 Document 900.0399 08/08 Note Live video can only be recorded to the local PC while the Viewer software is connected to the remote digital video recorder and in Live view mode. The settings in Table 7-1 affect how video is recorded. Note When there is motion in any one of the channels ena...
Page 64 - About Menu
Rev 3.01 54 Document 900.0399 08/08 In the Disk menu, you can select the local disk to use and the amount of Disk Space you want to allow the program to use for recording. You can also select the option to overwrite data (replace oldest files) or to stop recording when the maximum amount of disk spa...
Page 65 - D V R F i r m w a r e U p g r a d e; Copy Firmware Upgrade to USB Stick; Start Engineering Mode
Rev 3.01 55 Document 900.0399 08/08 A D V R F i r m w a r e U p g r a d e This appendix covers upgrading the firmware on your DVR unit. Check the Honeywell Video Systems website for firmware upgrades at http://www.honeywellvideo.com . 1. Copy Firmware Upgrade to USB Stick To successfully upgrade you...
Page 66 - Upgrading with a USB Stick; Verifying Software Installation
Rev 3.01 56 Document 900.0399 08/08 Figure A-1 Engineering Mode 3. Upgrading with a USB Stick 1. Connect the USB stick with the upgrade file saved on it to the USB port on the front panel (see Figure 3-1 ). 2. Select USB Upgrade and press SEL. The UPGRADE starts automatically. 3. After the process i...
Page 67 - Installing FFDSHOW; Enabling Text Overlay
Rev 3.01 57 Document 900.0399 08/08 B I n s t a l l i n g f f d s h o w f o r P l a y i n g B a c k A V I A r c h i v e C l i p s To properly review backed up or archived video, it is recommended that you install onto your Windows PC the FFDSHOW codec included on the CD that came with your unit. You...
Page 69 - P l a y i n g D V R A r c h i v e C l i p s; Playing Clips from the USB Memory Stick
Rev 3.01 59 Document 900.0399 08/08 C P l a y i n g D V R A r c h i v e C l i p s If you haven’t already, it is recommended that you install on your Windows PC the FFDSHOW codec included on the CD that came with your unit. You must install this codec so you can properly review backed up or archived ...
Page 72 - Playback controls
Rev 3.01 62 Document 900.0399 08/08 Playback controls Button Function Load Clip Stop playback Load previous file Rewind Previous frame Play Click once to play back at normal speed. Click twice to play back at twice the regular speed. Click three times to play back at four times the regular speed. Cl...
Page 73 - O p t i o n a l I t e m s; Remote Control Operation
Rev 3.01 63 Document 900.0399 08/08 D O p t i o n a l I t e m s Check with your sales representative for the price and availability of the following item: • Remote Control Remote Control Operation RECORD Press to start or stop manual recording. PTZ Press to control PTZ operation. SEARCH Press to go ...
Page 74 - Configuring Multiple Units for Remote Control
Rev 3.01 64 Document 900.0399 08/08 Configuring Multiple Units for Remote Control To configure multiple units for different remote control IDs, see REMOTE CONTROLLER ID , page 19 . The selected remote unit displays the remote control icon on the monitor ( ). ! Press to select camera 4 or password di...
Page 75 - S p e c i f i c a t i o n s
Rev 3.01 65 Document 900.0399 08/08 E S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Table E-1 Technical Specifications Video Signal Format: NTSC or PAL Video Input: Composite: 4-channel, 1.0 V P-P, 75 Ω , BNC Monitor Outputs: Composite: 1-channel, 1.0 V P-P, 75 Ω , BNC VGA: 1-channel Video Resolution: NTSC: Quad 360 ...
Page 77 - I n d e x
Rev 3.01 67 Document 900.0399 04/08 I n d e x A adding a site using RAS 51 admin password 18 ADSL 22 archive search 31 archiving 33 , 34 archiving still images onto USB 34 archiving video onto USB 34 audio 7 audio in 7 audio out 7 autorecord 53 AVI format 47 backing up a video clip in 47 B button fu...
