Cobra Deluxe series User Manual

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FCC Compliance Statement
Model Name:
Deluxe, Blue, Lite - HD SDI - 4 / 8 / 16 Channel
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is Subject to the following two conductions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operations.
 WARNING
Unauthorized reproduction of all or part of this manual is strictly prohibited.
The figures in this manual are for illustration purposes only (may differ from the actual product).
The specifications and design of the product are subject to change without prior notice for purposes of quality
improvement.
 CAUTIONS
To get the best use out of the product, be sure to read the cautions before using the product. For safety, please
take note of the following.
 Instructions before using the product
1 To prevent electric shock when installing, moving, or opening the DVR and peripheral devices, connect
and disconnect the cables as instructed. All cables must be connected to grounded power outlets.
2 If the product is installed near a power outlet, make sure it can be unplugged easily.
3 Do not use the DVR in water or in wet places.
4 Keep the plastic packing materials used for the DVR or other peripheral devices out of reach of children
(may cause suffocation).
 Installation Environment of the DVR
1 Maintain the following conditions: operating temperature of 5˚C ~ 40˚C; operating humidity of 10% ~ 80%.
2 Install the DVR in a safe place that is free from external vibration.
3 Install the DVR in a well-ventilated place.
4 To protect the hard disk from data loss and breakdown, install the DVR away from magnetic materials.
5 When using a rack other than the standard one, use a separate table with sufficient spacing, i.e., 60cm
from the floor, 50cm from the ceiling, and 20cm from the side and back walls and other objects.
 Safety Notes on the DVR
1 When installing additional boards and HDD, separate the power cable and turn OFF power supplied to the
DVR completely..
2 Keep the product away from heat-generating devices such as heaters.
3 Do not use a damaged power cord.
4 To prevent problems due to magnetic interference and electric surge, use only grounded cables and
power outlets.
5 If the power cord is connected, do not touch the power unit. If the power cord is connected, electric current
is still flowing internally even after the switch is turned OFF.
6 Do not place a heavy object on top of the product.
7 Do not drop a conductive object in the ventilation holes.
8 Allot sufficient space for system cabling.
9 Use only the parts indicated in the manual. Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the product without
permission.
10 Incorrect system setup may cause malfunction.
11 Shut down the system normally as instructed in the manual.
 Safety Notes on the Lithium Battery
1 Replace lithium batteries as instructed to avoid danger.
2 Dispose used lithium batteries properly.

Cobra Deluxe series Specifications

General

Remote Viewing	Yes
Motion Detection	Yes
Warranty	1 Year
Recording Resolution	1080p
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, macOS

Summary

Chapter 1. Introduction

1-1 HD SDI Universal Series Major Features

Overview of key features for HD SDI Universal Series DVR models.

1-2 Components

Lists the accessories included with the DVR product package.

1-3 Product Introduction

General introduction to the DVR product and its capabilities.

Chapter 2. Installation and Connection

2-1 Names and Features of Each Part

Identifies and describes the various parts and connectors on the DVR's rear panel.

2-2 Installation and Connection

Details the basic connection procedures for installing the DVR and its components.

2-3 Connection of Other Devices

Explains how to connect external devices like audio, sensors, and POS systems.

Chapter 3. Operation and Setup Tools

3-1 Deluxe Series Front Panel Button

Details the functions of each button on the Deluxe Series DVR front panel.

3-2 Blue Series Front Panel Button

Outlines the functions of the front panel buttons for the Blue Series DVR.

3-3 Lite Series Front Panel Button

Describes the functions of the front panel buttons for the Lite Series DVR.

3-4 Deluxe/ Blue series Remote Controller

Explains the operation and functions of the remote controller for Deluxe/Blue series.

3-5 Lite series Remote Controller

Details the functions and operation of the Lite Series remote controller.

3-6 Mouse

Explains how to use a connected mouse for controlling the DVR interface.

3-7 Jog/Shuttle

Describes the use of the Jog/Shuttle for playback control and frame adjustment.

Chapter 4. DVR Operation Setup

4-1 Deluxe Series Storage Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing storage devices (HDDs) in the Deluxe Series DVR.

4-2 Blue Series Storage Installation

Instructions for installing storage devices (HDDs) in the Blue Series DVR.

4-3 Lite Series Storage Installation

Guide for installing storage devices (HDDs) in the Lite Series DVR.

4-4 Power ON.

Procedure for powering on the DVR and initial system startup.

4-5 Storage Setup

How to configure storage settings and manage HDDs for the DVR.

4-6 Recording Setup

Steps for setting up recording parameters like resolution, quality, and speed.

4-7 Date/Time Setup

How to configure the system's date, time, and time zone settings.

4-8 Camera / TV Setup

Setup for camera adjustments, including brightness, contrast, and TV output.

4-9 Display Setting and Other Setup

Configuration of display settings and other miscellaneous system options.

4-10 External Device Setup

Steps for configuring external devices connected to the DVR.

4-11 Search

Information on how to access different search functions for recorded data.

4-12 Backup

Details on how to back up recorded data from the DVR.

4-13 DVR Info.

How to view information about the DVR's hardware and software.

Chapter 5. System Operation

5-1 Real Time Monitoring Mode and Icon

Explains the real-time monitoring screen and the meaning of various icons.

5-2 System Login

Covers user account management, authorization, and the login process.

5-3 Monitoring

Details the various monitoring functions and screen division modes.

5-3-1 Screen Division and Auto Sequence

How to set up screen division modes and auto sequence for monitoring.

5-3-2 Spot

Configuration of spot output for specific channels during monitoring.

5-3-3 Menu in Monitoring Mode

How to use the menu system while in monitoring mode.

5-3-4 Zoom

Using the zoom function to magnify live video feeds.

5-3-5 Screen Control by using PTZ

How to control PTZ cameras for real-time monitoring and screen adjustments.

5-4 System Information and Screen Setup Change

System settings related to information display and screen configuration.

5-5 Control

Controls for audio, relay, and text functions within the system.

5-6 Search

Methods and modes for searching recorded video data.

5-7 Calendar Search

Using a calendar interface to search and playback recorded video by date and time.

5-8 POS Search

Searching recorded data based on Point of Sale (POS) text information.

5-9 Playback

Overview of the playback features and methods for viewing recorded video.

5-9-1 Playback and Playback Speed Control

Controlling playback speed and navigating recorded video content.

5-9-2 Smart Search

Using smart search to quickly find video segments with object movement in specific zones.

5-9-8 Panorama Play

Viewing recorded video frame by frame in panorama mode.

5-9-9 Event

Searching and playing back events such as motion, sensor, or audio detection.

5-9-10 Backup

Saving recorded image data or capturing the current screen.

5-9-11 Screen Mode

Selecting screen division modes during playback.

5-10 Log Viewer

Accessing and viewing system logs for operation history.

5-10-1 Log Type

Details on different types of logs available, such as general, network, and event logs.

5-10-2 System Log Viewer

Step-by-step guide to viewing system logs using the log viewer.

5-11 Recording

Information on various recording types and setup procedures.

5-11-1 Recording Types

Descriptions of different recording types like continuous, motion, sensor, audio, and text.

5-11-2 Recording Setup

How to configure recording settings for the DVR.

5-11-3 Recording Status View

Understanding recording status indicators and color coding.

5-12 Backup

Procedures for backing up data from the DVR to external storage.

5-12-1 Backup in The Real-Time Monitoring Mode

How to perform backups while in real-time monitoring mode.

5-12-2 Backup in Search Mode

Performing backups from the search mode after finding recorded data.

5-12-3 Backup in Log Mode

Backing up data related to specific log entries.

5-12-4 Backup in Playback Mode

How to back up data while in playback mode.

5-12-5 Common Backup Procedure

A general procedure for performing backups across different modes.

5-13 Setup Backup

Backing up system setup configurations to other devices.

5-14 Log Backup

Backing up system logs to external storage devices.

5-15 Capture

Capturing the current screen image as a JPG file and backing it up.

Chapter 6. Setup

6-1 Time

Function description for time synchronization and manual time setup.

6-1-1 Time Sync

Configuring time synchronization using NTP or manual settings.

6-1-2 Date and Time

Setting the system's date and time, including display format.

6-1-3 Standard Time Zone

Setting the standard time zone and configuring Daylight Saving Time (DST).

6-1-4 Auto Reboot

Configuring automatic system reboot for stability.

6-2 Camera

General setup options for connected cameras.

6-2-1 Camera

Camera connection, title assignment, and image adjustment settings.

6-2-2 PTZ

Configuring protocol and baud rate for PTZ cameras.

6-2-3 POS

Setup for POS devices, including protocol and baud rate.

6-2-4 Event Source

Setting up event sources like motion detection and sound triggers.

6-2-5 Relay

Configuration of relay outputs for alarm signals.

6-3 Recording

Main setup for recording environment and major functions.

6-3-1 Schedule Selection (Schedule1 ~ Schedule4)

Setting up different recording schedules for each channel.

6-3-2 Event

Configuring event triggers (motion, sensor, sound, text) for recording.

6-3-3 Recording

Setting recording resolution, quality, frame rate, and audio input.

6-3-4 Alarm

Configuring alarms for events like video loss, HDD full, or fan failure.

6-3-5 Duration

Setting pre-recording and post-recording durations for events.

6-3-6 Log

Configuring logging for motion, sensor, sound, and text input events.

6-4 Schedule

Configuring recording schedules for different modes over a week.

6-4-1 Schedule Setup

Selecting and setting up specific schedules for recording modes.

6-5 Storage

Managing local storage, including HDD overwrite and maximum recording days.

6-5-1 Max. Recording Days

Limiting the number of days for which recordings are stored.

6-5-2 HDD Overwrite

Enabling or disabling HDD overwrite when storage space is full.

6-5-3 Local Storage Management

Functionality for managing local storage devices like HDDs and USB drives.

6-6 Network

Network configuration options for the DVR.

6-6-1 Ethernet

Setting up TCP/IP parameters for network connectivity.

6-6-2 DDNS

Configuring Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) for remote access.

6-6-3 Port

Setting network ports for client and web server access.

6-6-4 E-mail

Configuring email notifications for events.

6-6-5 Bandwidth

Setting bandwidth limits for network usage.

6-7 System

General system settings for the DVR.

6-7-1 DVR Name

Setting a name for the DVR device.

6-7-2 ID for Remote Controller

Assigning an ID to the remote controller for device identification.

6-7-3 ID For Keyboard Controller

Setting an ID for the keyboard controller.

6-7-4 User Registration

Managing user accounts and their access authorizations.

6-7-5 Admin. Password

Setting or changing the administrator password.

6-7-6 Upgrade

Upgrading the DVR's firmware and system settings via USB.

6-7-7 Factory Default

Resetting the system to factory default settings.

6-7-8 Console / POS Port

Configuring console and POS ports for external devices.

6-7-9 Alarm

Setting up alarm notifications for various system events.

6-7-10 Alarm Duration

Configuring the duration for triggered alarms.

6-7-11 Menu Time Out

Setting the inactivity timeout for system menus.

6-7-12 Language

Selecting the display language for the system menu.

APPENDIX

Recommended PTZ Camera Protocol

Lists recommended PTZ camera vendors, models, and their corresponding protocols.