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DVR4QA – DIGITAL 4-CHANNEL RECORDER 

 
 

1. Introduction 

 
Thank you for choosing the 

DVR4QA

. It converts analogue NTSC or PAL video to digital images and records them 

on a removable hard disk drive. Digitally recorded video has several advantages over analogue video recorded on 
tape. There is no need to adjust tracking. Digital video can be indexed by time schedule or events and you can 
instantly view video after selecting the time or event. You can freeze frames, fast-forward, fast-reverse, slow-forward 
and slow-reverse without image streaking or tearing. It can be used as a replacement for both a time-lapse VCR and 
a quad in a security installation. Read the manual carefully before bringing this device into service. 
 
 

a) Safety Prescriptions 

 

 

Handle this device with care. 

 

Do not expose this device to direct sunlight. 

 

Do not use this device near water and protect it against any possible contact with water. 

 

Do not unplug the power connector before you've correctly switched the device off. 

 

Use this device solely with the included power adapter. 

 

Unauthorised attempts to repair may result in fire, electroshock or other hazards. 

 

This device should be installed and serviced by a qualified person and conform to all local codes. 

 

Do not switch the power ON and immediately (± 3 sec.) OFF again. 

 

Use a type of power source as indicated on the manufacturer's label. 

 
 

b) Features 

 

 

Thanks to the wavelet compression format, this device replaces both a time-lapse VCR + a quad. 

 

4 audio inputs ; 1 audio output (left-right). 

 

OSD (on-screen display) and RTC (real-time clock) functions 

 

Multi screen display mode (available during both surveillance and recording/playback): 

 

Mode 

full screen 

quad 

NTSC resolution 

704x468 (HxV) 

352x234 (HxV) 

PAL resolution 

704x564 (HxV) 

352x282 (HxV) 

 

 

4 channels ; each channel has its own name (max. 10 characters). 

 

Video quality adjustable on each channel. 

 

4 channels alarm input, ALARM display & 1 alarm output. 

 

Video loss detection on each channel 

 

Power loss memory function: set-up will be memorized in case of power failure. 

 

Supports 1 removable HDD, IDE type 

 

Timer for scheduled recording 

 

Display and record refresh rate up to 60 IPS NTSC / 50 IPS PAL 

 

Quick-search mode: search a fragment by time, event or alarm list. 

 

Fast forward or reverse from 2X up to 32X and slow forward or reverse from 1/2X to 1/32X. 

 

Password protection 

 

RS232 and RS485 communication protocol.

Summary of Contents for DVR4QA

Page 1: ...repair may result in fire electroshock or other hazards This device should be installed and serviced by a qualified person and conform to all local codes Do not switch the power ON and immediately 3 s...

Page 2: ...ble 1 10 sec Key Lock yes Camera Title 10 characters max Video adjustable Colour contrast brightness Alarm Input TTL input high 5V low GND Alarm Output COM NO N C Remote Control RS232 or RS485 Time Di...

Page 3: ...es and then fix the device to the rack d RS232 Remote Protocol You can use the PC keyboard to simulate the DMR keypad DATA REMOTE PROTOCOL using 8 bit data 1 start bit 1 stop bit FUNCTION CODE ASCII F...

Page 4: ...ble to the HDD Insert the HDD in the tray and secure the HDD through the screw holes in the sides Put the top cover back on the tray and slide it forward to secure it Slide the tray back into the devi...

Page 5: ...ode it works as an up button 10 FF Right to wind forward in PLAY and PAUSE mode In setup mode it works as a right button 11 CH1 displays CH1 full screen 12 CH2 displays CH2 full screen 13 CH3 displays...

Page 6: ...vel high low under Menu Camera Alarm PIN 7 EXTERNAL ALARM NC PIN 8 EXT ALARM NO During normal functioning COM is connected with NC and not with NO When there is an alarm trigger COM disconnects from N...

Page 7: ...e audio input menu 2 Press or to set the audio input channel 1 4 3 Press MENU to confirm the current set up and return to the previous menu 4 Press MENU again to exit and close the system set up menu...

Page 8: ...the ENTER button to open the menu 2 Press or to change the value and or to move to the previous or next value 3 Press MENU to confirm the current set up and return to the previous menu 4 Press MENU ag...

Page 9: ...Press or to set the recording start time 4 Press or to select the recording end time HH MM Press or to set the recording end time 5 Press or to select the number of images per second IPS Press or to...

Page 10: ...nd or to change the value of the digit initial name is the channel number 4 Press MENU to confirm the channel name 5 Press or to select BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST or COLOR 6 Press or to change the value of t...

Page 11: ...menu 4 Press MENU again to exit and close the record menu f Alarm Set Up 1 Enter Alarm Menu Press the MENU button on the front of the device enter the password and confirm it by pressing ENTER cf 4a O...

Page 12: ...t of the device enter the password and confirm it by pressing ENTER cf 4a Open Main Menu on p 7 Press or until DWELL is selected cf figure on the right Press ENTER to enter the dwell menu A screen as...

Page 13: ...R1A The ID number can range from 000 to 255 1 Press or to select ID and press ENTER 2 Press or to change the value of the digit and press or to move digit location 3 digits 3 Press MENU to confirm the...

Page 14: ...ll be as set in the alarm recording mode set up The screen will be as displayed on the right A alarm trigger recording OW HDD overwrite 032GB if the OW location shows 32GB there is 32GB recording capa...

Page 15: ...ress once for half speed press twice for quarter speed 3 times for 1 8x 4 times for 1 16x and 5 times for 1 32x minimum speed Press PLAY then press SLOW for slow play Press once for half speed press t...

Page 16: ...h pages 8 events per page and select the desired recording with or Press ENTER to play the selected recording 4 Search a recording by time Press or to select Time Search Press ENTER to obtain the sear...

Page 17: ...eck camera lens setting 7 Compatible HDD Brands Manufacturer Model Capacity Rotation HITACHI Deskstar 180GPX 120GB 120GB 7200rpm IBM Deskstar 120GXP 40GB 40GB 7200rpm IBM Deskstar 60GXP IC35I060 60GB...

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