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Active Vision SX-420 User Manual

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User Guide
This document contains preliminary information and subject to change without notice.
Active Vision SX-420
USER GUIDE
STAND-ALONE
9/16 channel MPEG-4 Triplex DVR
V. 1.4
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Active Vision SX-420 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels4
CompressionH.264
Remote ViewingYes
Operating SystemEmbedded Linux
Video OutputBNC, VGA
Audio Output1 RCA
Recording Frame Rate30 fps
Hard Drive Support1 SATA HDD
Mobile App SupportYes
Network InterfaceRJ45
USB Ports2 USB 2.0

Summary

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

Describes warning symbols used in the manual, including caution for electric shock and important operation instructions.

WARNING

THE LIST OF CONFIGURATION

THE OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROLLER

VIDEO SIGNAL SELECT / SETTING

HDD INSTALLATION

Compatible HDD models

SPECIFICATIONS

1. Features

2. Name, Function and Connection

2-1. Front Panel

Details the indication lamps and buttons on the front panel of the DVR, explaining their functions.

2-2. Rear Panel

Describes the rear panel connections and their functions, including video, audio, and network ports.

3. Getting Started – Setting Up the DVR

3-1. Setup - Main Screen

Guides through the initial setup and password entry process for the DVR.

3-2. Setup – Live Mode

Explains how to set live display parameters like OSD, sequence, and resolution.

3-3. Setup – Recording Mode

Covers setting resolution, frame rate, quality, and recording modes for video.

3-3-1. Motion Zones

Details how to configure motion sensing zones within the recording setup.

3-3-2. Recording Schedule

Explains how to set up a recording schedule using different modes and time zones.

3-4. Setup – Device Mode

Covers device-specific settings like ALARM-OUT, PTZ, and SPOT CHANNEL.

3-4-1. ALARM-OUT

Details alarm output settings, sensor inputs, and alarm duration.

3-4-3. PTZ Setup

Explains how to connect and configure PTZ cameras.

3-4-4. PTZF control

Describes how to operate PTZF functions using the remote controller.

3-5. Setup – System Mode

Covers system-wide parameters like DVR ID, date, time, and language settings.

3-6. Setup – Security Mode

Details password settings for administrator, user, and network access.

3-7. Setup – Network Mode

Covers network configuration, ports, client access, and network types.

3-7-1. Ports

Explains network port configuration and access beyond routers.

3-7-2. Network types

Describes LAN and DHCP network connection types.

3-8. Setup - Storage Mode

Covers storage settings like overwrite and disk formatting.

3-9. Saving Setup

Instructions on how to preserve the changed configuration settings.

4. Live & Search

4-1. Live Window

Displays live video from cameras and explains indicator icons.

4-2. SEARCH Window

Guides on how to search for stored video using date, channel, and type filters.

4-3. Play mode

Details how to play back recorded video and navigate through recorded events.

5. Archiving Video into USB Memory Device

5-1. Capturing images or video

Explains how to capture still images or video for archiving.

5-2. Transferring still images or video into USB

Describes the process of transferring captured images or video to a USB device.

6. Network

7-1. Overview

Introduces the remote monitoring software and its capabilities.

7-2. Minimum PC requirements

Lists the hardware and software specifications needed for the client software.

7-3. Installing the program

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the client software.

7-4. Live viewer

Instructions to launch the live viewer application after installation.

7-4-1. Main user interface

Describes the main graphical interface of the network client software.

7-4-2. Main control panel

Explains the function of various buttons and connection dialogs in the client software.

7-5. Search and Playback Viewer

Guides on accessing search and playback functions within the client software.

7-5-1. Main user interface

Shows the main user interface for search and playback.

7-5-2. Main control panel

Details the control panel elements for search and playback.

7-6. System configuration

Explains how to configure DVR settings through the client software.

7-6-1. General

Covers general system settings like security options and save paths.

7-6-2. Site

Describes how to view and manage channel information and titles.

7-6-3. Event

Explains how to set event items, disk capacity, and log save paths.

7-6-4. Record

Details how to set recording conditions for different event types and channels.

7-6-5. Disk

Covers local disk settings, capacity, and overwrite behavior.

8. Using DDNS

8-1. DDNS Registration Procedure

Step-by-step guide for registering the DVR with a DDNS service.

8-2. DVR SETUP

Instructions for configuring DVR settings related to DDNS.

8-3. Using Client Program

Guide on how to use the client program to connect to the DVR.