Siemens SISTORE AX16

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Siemens SISTORE AX16 Specifications

General

Category	DVR
Video Inputs	16
Video Input	BNC
Video Compression	H.264
Network Interface	Ethernet
Operating Temperature	0°C to +40°C
Storage Capacity	Up to 2 TB
Power Supply	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Summary

Introduction

Features

Lists the capabilities and features of the DVR.

Technical Overview

Explains the DVR's functionality and advantages over VCRs.

Installation

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the DVR package.

Required Installation Tools

Lists tools needed for installation.

Setting Unit for PAL or NTSC

Instructions on setting the video standard (PAL/NTSC).

Configuration

Front Panel Controls

Describes the function of each button on the DVR's front panel.

Power On & Initial Setup

Steps for powering on and performing initial DVR setup.

Quick Setup Screen

Overview of the Quick Setup screen and its options.

Normal Setup Screen

Introduces the Normal Setup screen for full DVR configuration.

Configuration

System Information & Changes

Setting system ID, language, and site description.

DateTime & Time Zone Setup

Configuring date, time, time zone, and holidays.

Configuration

Time Synchronization & System Checks

Automatic time sync, system status monitoring, and storage overview.

Storage & S.M.A.R.T. Monitoring

Managing hard disk drives and their health monitoring.

Configuration

System Log & Shutdown Procedures

Viewing system logs and performing safe shutdowns.

Configuring Input Devices

Camera & Alarm Input Setup

Configuring camera and alarm input parameters.

Configuring Input Devices

Motion Detector & Alarm Output Setup

Setting up motion detection and alarm output schedules.

Audio & RS232 RS485 Configuration

Setting up audio input and serial port communication.

Configuring Recording Settings

Record Mode & Disk Full Settings

Defining recording modes and actions when disk is full.

Configuring Recording Settings

Time-Lapse & Pre-Event Recording Setup

Configuring time-lapse and pre-event recording parameters.

Event Action Setup

Alarm & Motion Detector Event Actions

Configuring DVR reactions to alarms and motion events.

Event Action Setup

Video Loss Event Actions & Notifications

Handling video loss events and setting up notifications.

Display Setup

OSD & Monitoring Display Settings

Configuring on-screen display and monitoring layouts.

Network Setup Screen

LAN & Modem Network Configuration

Setting up network connections via LAN or modem.

Network Setup Screen

Callback Centers & Password Management

Configuring remote notifications and system passwords.

Network Setup Screen

System Configuration & Data Management

Accessing system settings, archiving, and clip copying.

Network Setup Screen

Archive Setup & Manual Archiving

Detailed parameters for video archiving.

Network Setup Screen

Clip Copy & USB Drive Operations

Copying video clips and managing USB storage.

Network Setup Screen

Default Setup & Data Clearing

Loading defaults and clearing all data.

Operation

Power On & Live Monitoring Basics

Initial power-up and viewing live camera feeds.

Operation

Advanced Live Monitoring Modes

Using Cameo, PIP, and PTZ modes for live viewing.

Operation

Recording & Audio Recording Procedures

Steps for recording video and audio.

Operation

Playing Recorded Video & Playback Controls

Viewing and navigating recorded video footage.

Operation

Video Searching Methods

Overview of different ways to search recorded video.

Operation

DateTime & Calendar Video Search

Searching video by specific dates, times, and calendar views.

Operation

Event-Based Video Search

Finding video based on recorded events and filtering results.

Appendix A - USB-IDE Hard Disk Drive Preparation

USB Drive Formatting for DVR

Steps for formatting USB drives for DVR compatibility.

Appendix B - Reviewing Video Clips

Video Clip Playback & Player Interface

Overview of the player software and its functions.

Appendix C - Troubleshooting

Common DVR Problems & Solutions

Troubleshooting guide for frequent DVR issues.

Appendix D - Connector Pin Outs

Alarm IO & RS485 Connector Pin Assignments

Detailed pinout for critical connectors.

Appendix E - Connection Diagram

System Connection Diagrams

Illustrative diagrams for camera, modem, and SCU connections.

Appendix F - Recording Table

Recording Time Estimates

Table of recording durations based on HDD capacity and quality.

Appendix G - Screens Map

DVR Menu Structure Overview

Visual guide to the DVR's menu hierarchy.

Appendix H - Specifications

Video, InputsOutputs & Connectors Specifications

Technical details for video, I/O, and physical ports.

General & Approvals Specifications

Details on dimensions, power, temperature, and certifications.