Sanyo DSR-M manual Introduction, Complete range of recording/playback functions

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INTRODUCTION

Main features

This digital video recorder can be used to store images recorded by a monitoring camera onto its built-in hard disk.

Complete range of recording/playback functions

z You can play back and record images at the same time.

z You can record and play back audio.

z The timer record function lets you make recordings at different times each day. (JP.31)

The search function lets you instantly display the desired image. (JP.18)

z Searching in order of alarm occurrence (new to old) z Searching by date/time

The security lock function lets you restrict users for data and equipment management. (JP.36)

Expandable, can be connected to a PC

z The LAN terminal lets you connect the digital video recorder to a network, for remote operation/remote monitoring.*

z Network connection lets you control up to 4,000 DVRs (digital video recorders) using 8 PCs.*

z Can be connected to a system controller (sold separately) using the RS-485 terminal.

z A CompactFlash card reader or CD-R/RW drive can be connected using the USB terminal, letting you upload/download menu data to a CompactFlash card and copy recorded images onto a CompactFlash card or CD-R/RW.

Items marked by asterisks (*) require the VA- SW81LITE remote operation software (accessory) or VA-SW814 remote operation software (sold separately). For more information, contact a Sanyo Authorized Service Center.

Accessories

Check that you have all the parts below.

Power cord

Ferrite core (2)

(for LAN connection cable/ DVR power cord)

Power cord tie

Application software

(VA-SW81LITE)

Symbols used in this manual

Information describing operation methods or how to get the most out of functions

Information describing the correct use of the digital video recorder

(JP. xx) Indicates manual page to refer to.

Copyright

zThis manual and software are copyrighted by Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.

zBrand and product names used in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

zExcept for personal use, copyright law prohibits the use of recorded copyrighted images without the permission of the copyright holder.

zSanyo’s DSR-M810P Digital Video Recorder uses software components distributed as freeware based on end user license agreements or copyright notifications (collectively referred to as “EULA”) set forth by third parties.

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Contents Page Avoiding Electrical Shock and Fire PrecautionService LocationIntroduction Power cord Ferrite corePower cord tie Application software For LAN connection cable/ DVR power cordContents Other Contents SettingsInstallation conditions Before USEHard disk and cooling fan are consumables Care Backup batteryFor important recordings Hard disk protectionFront panel Names and Functions of PartsCord tie Power cord holderALL Reset switch Rear panelSystem controller connections Installation and ConnectionsConnecting a remote control circuit Basic connectionsConnecting cables to the control and alarm terminals Connecting to a networkConnecting the power cord Example Normal screen Screen Display and PositionOperation display area Changing the position of the operating displayPress the Menu button Setting the LANGUAGE/CLOCKWhen you have made a selection, press Button To change the languagePress the or button to select Press the button Setting the LANGUAGE/CLOCKSetting the time Example Setting 20 May, 2004, 830 AMNormal RECORDING/TIMER Recording Timer recordingNormal recording When alarm input is detected Alarm RecordingAlarm recording Set alarm recordingPlayback while fast-forwarding/rewinding PlaybackPress the Still button Viewing still imagesFrame advance reverse During playback, press the Still buttonImage to search Search in Search screen Alarm searchCheck that Alarm Search is Selected, and press the button Searching for Recorded ImagesPress the or button to select the image to play back Enter the desired alarm numberYou can also search by specifying the desired alarm number Date/time searchIf no image exists for the specified time Searching for Recorded ImagesPress the button, and set the date/time to search Press the button to select View Then press the buttonPreview Copying imagePress the and buttons to select Copy START, and then press Copying to CF Cards or CD-R/RW Discs and FormattingFormatting a CompactFlash card or CD-RWReleasing the key lock function Setting the key lock functionPress the or button to select the desired menu Menu Configuration and OperationsTo restore menu setting items to their initial values Displaying the menu screen and sub- menu screensMenu Configuration and Operations Overview of sub-menusHDD SET JP.46 USE flashes Summer Time SET settingsPress the or button to change the setting Select 1. LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET Press the buttonEXT.CLOCK SET settings When USE is selected for Mode under1st DVR 2nd DVR Switch DVR DVR DVR DVR REC Mode SET setting items REC Mode SETPress the or button to select YES, then press the button SettingsStarting recording again when Full indicator lights Select 2. REC Mode SET, and press ButtonPress the button once Timer REC SETTimer setting items Select 3. Timer REC SET, and press ButtonPress the button to move the cursor to the next item Timer REC SETTo cancel all timer reservations Timer reservations spanning more than 24 hoursSetting holidays DISPLAY/BUZZER SET DISPLAY/BUZZER SET setting itemsPress the and buttons to change the setting, then press Select 4. DISPLAY/BUZZER SET, Press the buttonDISPLAY/BUZZER SET screen appears Security Lock SET Password setting examplePassword setting Setting passwordsSecurity Lock SET Setting the user passwordLights, and the security lock is set Admin or UserPress the and buttons to move Cursor to REC ControlSelect 6.RS-485/NETWORK/REMOTE SET and press the button Network connections and settingsSettings for PC or network connection RS-485/NETWORK SETSelect 6. RS-485/NETWORK/REMOTE SET, and press the button RS-485 connections and settingsDisable flashes Setting Remote SETPower LOSS/USED Time Select 7. Power LOSS/USED Time Press the buttonDisplays the total amount of disk 1 operation time Menu button Button button Menu UPLOAD/DOWNLOADOperations Select 8. Menu Upload DOWNLOAD, and press the buttonNo flashes „ If Mirroring setting is loadedPress the and buttons to select YES and press the button To save menu items to CompactFlash cardTo exit Formatting CompactFlash cardsHDD SET Initializing the hard diskSelect 9. HDD SET, and press Button Setting conditions Hard disk setting screenAdding a hard disk RS-485 termination switch settings RS-485 specificationsDVR/VCR command table PAL SpecificationsUnit mm 210 Front 391.5 Side DimensionsIndex Index Timer button Timer indicatorTimer recording TV System selector switch UP button