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Clinton CE-DVR163 - User Manual

Clinton CE-DVR163
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Clinton DVR
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CE-DVR163
CE-DVR042
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Summary

Safety Precautions

Safety Symbols and Warnings

Explanation of safety symbols like lightning flash and exclamation point, and various warnings.

Warranty and Service Information

Details regarding the product's warranty period and service procedures.

About This Manual

Manual Usage Guidelines

Instructions on reviewing the manual and paying attention to specific notices before operation.

Before Reading This Manual

Manual Purpose and Audience

Defines the manual's intent for administrators and users, covering configuration and usage.

Pre-Installation Recommendations

Key checks for electrical service, ventilation, and placement before DVR installation.

16 Channel DVR Front View

Split Screen and Full Screen Buttons

Description of buttons for selecting channel split screens (4, 9, 13, 16) and full screen views.

Front Panel Button Operations

Details on the function of control buttons like ENTER, direction buttons, and function buttons.

Remote Control Components

Information regarding the Shuttle control dial and the IR remote controller.

16 Channel DVR Rear View

Rear Panel Connector Overview

Identification of various connectors on the rear panel, including BNC, RS232, LAN, and HDD bay.

Video, Audio, and Alarm Interfaces

Details on video inputs/outputs, audio inputs/outputs, and alarm connections.

Power and Control Connections

Information on power input, power switch, RS232, and control keyboard connectors.

4 Channel DVR Front View

Channel and Display Mode Buttons

Buttons for channel selection, screen modes (quad, full), freeze, zoom, and PIP.

Playback, Search, and Control Buttons

Buttons for playback, time-search, menu access, lock function, and navigation.

Recording Button

Description of the REC button for starting image recording.

4 Channel DVR Rear View

Rear Panel Interface Connectors

Details on RS-232, External HDD, RS-485, COM, Relay, Alarm, and LAN connectors.

Camera and Monitor Connections

Information on camera input/output ports and monitor connections (BNC, S-Video).

Power Input and Switch

Details on the DC 12V/5A power input and the power switch.

Clinton DVR Installation

Installation Guide Introduction

General overview of the manual's purpose in guiding the DVR installation process.

Camera and Monitor Wiring

Instructions for connecting cameras to the DVR and monitors via composite or S-VHS.

Sensor and Alarm Connections

16 Channel DVR Alarm Pinout

Pin assignments for alarm sensors and relays on the 16-channel DVR model.

4 Channel DVR Alarm Pinout

Pin assignments for RS 485, alarm sensors, and relays on the 4-channel DVR model.

Alarm Input Logic

Definition of how alarm input is recognized by short-circuiting to ALARM SENSOR GND.

Logging In and User Access

Login Procedure

Steps to enter the system by pressing MENU and entering the password.

User Privileges

Distinction between ADMIN and USER levels, and their respective setup restrictions.

Picture Display Modes

Screen Layouts

Options for displaying images in full screen, split screen (4, 9, 13, 16 channels), or quad screen.

Image Manipulation

Functions for freezing images, zooming in, and activating auto sequence mode.

Advanced Picture Functions

PIP, SEL, and Auto Sequence

Using Picture-in-Picture (PIP), Select (SEL), and auto sequence features for different screen modes.

Key Lock and Audio Control

How to lock the control panel and adjust audio channel selection and volume.

Operational Notices

Usage Recommendations and Warnings

Notices on recording during playback, camera connection, and remote view requirements.

Playback and Time Search

Starting Playback

Procedure to initiate the playback function by pressing the PLAY button.

Time Search Functionality

Activating time search via T-SRH, navigating the Play Setup Page and event list.

Event List Search

Searching for events like video loss or alarm triggers and navigating the event list.

Event List and Time Search Operations

Event List Management

Sorting events by date, channel, or type, and options for deleting items or pages.

Time List Navigation and Playback

Navigating the time list for recorded images and setting specific playback times.

Basic Operation and Setup Navigation

Accessing Main Setup Menu

How to enter the Main Setup Page using the MENU button.

Navigating and Modifying Settings

Using direction buttons, ENTER, and ESC/LOCK to navigate and change settings.

HDD Information

Accessing HDD Details

Navigating to the HDD INFORMATION item in the setup menu.

HDD Status and Capacity Display

Information displayed includes Number, Size, Used, Brand, POS, Type, Status, Start, and End times.

Date-Time Setup

Date and Time Configuration

Setting the HOUR TYPE, DATE TYPE, DATE, and TIME parameters.

Display Position Adjustment

Adjusting the on-screen position of the date and time display.

Display Setup

On-Screen Display Options

Configuring DATE-TIME, CAMERA TITLE, PB DATE-TIME, PB CAMERA TITLE, and DVR STATUS captions.

Border Color Selection

Choosing the border color for the display from a list of available colors.

Camera Setup

Camera Configuration Options

Accessing settings for camera color, title, screen position, and video loss display.

Color and Brightness Adjustments

Detailed adjustments for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, and Gain for camera images.

Camera Settings Configuration

Camera Title Input

Inputting custom titles (max 7 characters) for each camera.

Screen Position Adjustment

Adjusting the screen position of camera feeds using direction buttons and setting defaults.

Video Loss Detection Setup

V-LOSS Function Configuration

Enabling or disabling the Video Loss Detection (V-LOSS) function for each camera channel.

Buzzer and Audio Setup

Buzzer Function Control

Configuring system, button, alarm, motion, and V-loss buzzers to be ON or OFF.

Audio Input and Output Settings

Settings for audio input gain, recording, output channel, volume, and balance.

Audio Configuration Details

Audio Input and Recording Settings

Setting input gain for channels 1-2 and enabling/disabling audio recording.

Audio Output and Playback

Selecting video for audio input, output channel, volume, balance, and playback note.

System Setup

System Configuration Parameters

Settings for dwell interval, lock function, language, RS-485 ID, and protocol.

Advanced Setup Options

Alarm Setup Configuration

Configuring alarm function, popup display, buzzer duration, and record duration.

Alarm Relay and Polarity Settings

Alarm Relay Configuration

Setup options for alarm sensor relays (RL1, RL2, BOTH) for 16 channels.

Alarm Polarity Configuration

Setting the polarity (N.C., N.O., OFF) for alarm inputs.

Motion Detection Setup

Motion Function and Parameters

Enabling motion function and setting detect number, sensitivity, and velocity parameters.

Motion Active and Duration Settings

Configuring per-channel motion activation and setting record/relay durations.

Motion Area Masking

Configuring Motion Detection Areas

Setting detection zones on screen using area masking functions.

Area Masking Modes

Explanation of WALK ON/OFF, BLOCK ON/OFF, and ALL ON/OFF modes for area masking.

Motion Relay Setup

Motion Relay Function Configuration

Setting relay functions for motion events across different channels.

Record Setup

Recording Options Configuration

Settings for HDD full behavior, schedule, motion, alarm, and power-on recording.

Recording Resolution

Setting the image quality for recordings from SUPER to LOW.

Recording Schedule Setup

Schedule Interval Selection

Choosing between 6-minute or 30-minute interval schedules for recording.

Setting Daily Recording Schedules

Navigating days (SUN-SAT) and times to define recording schedules.

Recording Schedule Time Areas

Visualizing and Editing Schedules

Selecting and clearing specific time areas on the daily schedule grid.

Record Speed Configuration

Total and Per-Channel Speed Settings

Setting total recording speed (30fps to 2fps) and understanding per-channel speed calculation.

Recording Mode Explanations

Recording Mode Definitions (A, X, P)

Explanation of 'Always record' (A), 'No record' (X), and 'Priority record' (P) modes.

Frame Sequence Examples

Illustrations showing frame sequences for different recording modes like 'A' and 'P'.

TCP;IP Network Setup

Network Configuration Parameters

Setting IP Address, Gateway, Subnet Mask, and MAC Address for network connectivity.

LAN Network Requirements

Guidelines for setting up local IP addresses, avoiding conflicts, and ensuring subnet mask consistency.

TCP;IP WAN and Remote Viewer

WAN Connection and Remote Viewer Setup

Configuring WAN settings and installing the remote viewer software on a client PC.

Password Setup and Management

User Level and Password Configuration

Setting user levels (NONE, ADMIN, USER) and configuring passwords, including defaults.

HDD Formatting

HDD Format Warning and Procedure

A caution about data destruction and the procedure to format the HDD.

System Maintenance Functions

HDD Auto Detect Feature

Checking the system and reading HDD information.

Factory Default Reset

Clearing all settings and restoring the unit to factory default configuration.

Remote Viewer Functionality

Remote Viewer Software Overview

General description, purpose, and requirement to install the Remote Viewer software.

Live View Window Controls

Description of buttons in the live-view window: Power, Connect, Disconnect, Screen Division, Channel Number, Status.

Remote Viewer Settings and Functions

Network and Monitoring Settings

Setting IP address, port, circular monitoring interval, and scan rate.

Search, Rotate, and Display Options

Using Scan button for search, Rotate for live view rotation, and other display options.

Remote Viewer: Search and Save

Saving Recorded Files

Choosing the hard disk path where recorded files will be saved.

Searching Recorded Pictures

Accessing the search window and using controls to find recorded pictures.

Remote Viewer Search Operations

Playback Control and Speed

Using search operation buttons for playback control and understanding the playback speed table.

Save, Print, Event, and Calendar Functions

Using command buttons (Save, Print, Event, Record) and the Calendar for searching.

Remote Viewer Operational Notices

Usage Recommendations and Warnings

Notices on button timing, connection failures, software compatibility, live view, and network access.

16 Channel DVR Specifications

System and Video Specifications

Details on system interface, input/output, resolution, S/N ratio, and color.

Display and Recording Features

Features like split screen, zoom, screen quality, and recording modes.

Connectivity and Interfaces

Information on alarm, RS485, WEB interface, storage, power supply, and audio/VGA outputs.

Mechanical and Environmental Specs

Specifications for operation temperature and humidity.

16 Channel DVR Additional Specs

Controller and Interface Details

Information on the built-in IR Remote Controller, shuttle input, and external interfaces.

Physical and Power Specifications

Details on weight, hard disk units, mobile rack, and power consumption.

4 Channel DVR Specifications

System and I;O Specifications

Details on input/output, resolution, S/N ratio, color, and system interface.

Display and Recording Features

Features like split screen, zoom, PIP, sequence, screen quality, and recording modes.

Connectivity, Storage, and Power

Information on motion detect, WEB interface, alarm, RS485, storage, and power supply.

Physical and Environmental Specs

Specifications for dimension, weight, operation temperature, and humidity.

Clinton CE-DVR163 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Hard Drive Support1 SATA HDD
Video CompressionH.264
Remote ViewingYes
Channels16
Video Input16 channels
Audio Output1 channel
Hard Drive CapacityUp to 4TB
Mobile App SupportYes
HDMI OutputYes
VGA OutputYes
Network InterfaceRJ45
USB Interface2