Installation & Safeguards User Manual - TeleEye

1 Installation & Safeguards user Manual TeleEye RN284 / RN288 / RN2816. Digital Video Recorder Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read this Manual carefully and keep it for future use. 0. Notice: Signal Communications Limited reserves the right to make improvements to the product described in this Manual at any time and without prior notice. This Manual is copyrighted. All rights are reserved. This Manual may not be copied, reproduced or translated in whole or part without prior consent from Signal Communications Limited. Tele Eye is a trademark of Signal Communications Limited and is registered in China, Hong Kong, US and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright (c) 2005 Signal Communications Limited (A Member of TeleEye Group).

2 All rights reserved. Version Limits of Liability and Disclaimer of Warranty Signal Communications Limited have taken care in preparation of this Manual , but makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the use of the information or accessories contained herein. Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 1. Installation & Safeguards . All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. Environment Condition for Installation - To prevent electric shock or other hazard, do not expose units to rain, moisture, or dust. - This unit should be located in an area with low humidity and a minimum of - Place this unit in a well-ventilated place and do not place heat-generating objects on this unit.

3 - This unit should not be located in an area where it is likely to be subjected to mechanical shocks. Before You Start - Ensure the power switch is in the OFF position prior to starting. - Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. - Installation should be performed by qualified service personnel only. - This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the manufacturer's label and with the power supply included with the unit. Notice - Before initial configuration or operation you must first set the TIME/DATE, followed by setting the unit to the FACTORY DEFAULT settings, lastly clearing the HDD. Please follow these steps in order. - Before installing a second HDD, ensure that the drive conforms to the specifications listed on the specifications page at the end of this Manual .

4 When installing a second HDD, set the drive to SLAVE. After Installation , first reset the TIME/DATE, followed by resetting the unit to the FACTORY DEFAULT settings, lastly clearing the new HDD. - Pull the unit out of record mode prior to cutting power to the unit. Do this by entering the setup menu, followed by switching the unit off. Powering off the unit while writing to the disks can cause critical malfunctions. (ex: Recording Error, Playback Error, System Error). - When you set the record type, you have to set the Record Configuration and also Schedule Setup. This unit records as per the Record type & Schedule setup. - The [REC] button on the front panel is for emergency record using highest image quality. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of this equipment that there are dangerous voltages within the enclosure which may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

5 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to presence of important operating and maintenance(Servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2. Contents Contents CHAP. 1 Features & Package Contents ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 5. 1-1. Features ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 5. 1-2. Package Contents ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 6. CHAP. 2 Function of Each Button ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 7. 2-1. Front ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 7. 2-2. Rear ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 9. CHAP. 3 Installation ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 10.

6 3-1. Installation Configuration ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 10. 3-2. Detailed Installation ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 11. 1) HDD(Hard Disk Drive) ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 11. 2) Camera ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 12. 3) Monitor ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 12. 4) Power ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 12. 5) VCR, Video Printer ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 13. 6) Other External Device ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 13. 7) Connector Pin Assignment ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 14.

7 8) RS-232C ASCII-code ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 14. CHAP. 4 Operation ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 15. 4-1. Start-up DVR ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 15. 4-2. System Log-in ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 15. 4-3. Factory Default ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 16. 4-4. Display Configuration ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 16. 4-5. Live View Setup ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 17. 1) Full / Multiple View ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 17. 2) Sequencing Cameras ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 17.

8 3) PIP View ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 17. 4) Freeze View ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 17. 5) Zoom View ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 17. 4-6. Record ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 18. 4-7. Playback ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 18. 4-8. Search ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 19. 3. Contents 4-9. PTZ Camera Operation ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 20. 4-10. Data Back-Up ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 20. CHAP. 5 Set Up ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 21. 5-1. Entering the Menu ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 21.

9 5-2. Display Setup ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 22. 1) Screen Display ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 22. 2) Monitor Setup ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 22. 5-3. Configuration ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 23. 1. HDD Management ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 23. 2. TIME/DATE Setup ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 24. 3. Camera Setup ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 24. 4. Interval Setup ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 26. 5. Alarm Setup ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 26. 6. Buzzer Setup ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 27.

10 7. Password Setup ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 27. 8. System Information ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 27. 5-4. Record Setup ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 28. 1. Record Configuration ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 28. 2. Schedule Setup ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 29. 3. Holiday Setup ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 29. 5-5. Back-Up ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 30. 5-6. External Device ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 30. 1. TCP/IP Setup ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 31. 2. RS-232C Setup ---------------------------------------- ------------------------ 31.