Luxsar
VDR840C/VDR440C
Quick Setup Guide
Package Content
Inspect the packaging carton. Make sure your
Luxsar
VDR840C/VDR440C
is properly delivered. Remove all items from the
box and make sure the box contains the following items.
Luxsar
VDR840C/VDR440C
Power cord
User’s manual
Function Keys on the Front Panel
Connecting Your DVR
Connector
Description
LAN 10/100M
(RJ-45)
The
Luxsar
VDR840C/VDR440C
is capable of networking. The LAN port opens the door of
DVR to Ethernet where by the Internet.
USB Connector
Two USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel for users to connect external USB devices to the unit.
Audio In / Out
Audio In RCA connector is offered for connecting an audio source device to the unit; Audio
Out RCA connector is offered for connecting an audio output device to the unit.
Main Monitor
(BNC/VGA)
BNC and VGA output connectors are offered for connecting to a main monitor.
Video System
Switch
This switch is used to set the unit to appropriate video system.
Alarm I/O & RS485
The unit provides an alarm I/O and RS485 port that offers user the flexibility required to
connect the unit to other devices.
Video Input
16 BNC connectors are offered for video input streams from installed cameras.
Power Jack
The
Luxsar
VDR840C/VDR440C
has an AC power connection jack. Please connect the
power supply that ships with the unit.
NOTE:
Use of other power supply may cause overloading.
Basic Setup
Follow the description to set up the DVR for date/time, recording and viewing video. All configurations can be set via either
DVR front panel or
Luxsar
Remote
, the remote software, on PC through LAN.
Enter OSD Setup menu:
•
Press
MENU
to enter the OSD menu.
•
Enter password using Channel keys. The default passwords are Admin/1234 or user/4321.
•
Strongly suggest changing the passwords to prevent unauthorized access.
Date / Time Setting:
•
Select
<
Date/Time
> in
System Setup
menu to enter the
Date/Time
menu.
•
Select the <Date>, and select adjusted field using LEFT/RIGHT, and press ENTER.
•
Adjust the value using
UP
/
DOWN
, and then press
ENTER
. Repeat the procedure till
<Date>
and
<Time>
are set.
•
The new date and time settings take effect after confirm the changes.
To Define Recording Settings:
•
Select
<
Record Setup
> from the Main menu.
•
Select
<
ezRecord
> as Preset Configuration option, and select wanted number of recording day; other setting will be
automatic arranged by the unit.
•
Consider your own needs and select a Preset Configuration setting from <
Best Quality
>, <
Standard
>, and <
Extended
Record
>. Detailed information refers to
Luxsar
VDR840C/VDR440C
Use’s Manual, Section 3.5.3 Preset Record
Configuration.
•
Adjust the Recording schedule, Circular and Audio parameters.
•
After adjusting, press
ENTER
to confirm and save the settings; or
ESC
to abort.
To Select Viewing Mode:
•
Press
MODE
button repeatedly to select the wanted display mode. The available viewing modes are full-screen and 4
×
4 split-window.
Network Setup
Using LAN / Cable Modem:
Use the LAN setup when you plan to use a LAN connection without a dialup modem. It requires an Ethernet connection to a
network. The default ID of your
Luxsar
VDR840C/VDR440C
must be changed to avoid network conflicts.
•
From Main menu, select <
System Setup
>
Æ
<
Network Setup
>, set the <
LAN Setup
>.
•
For DHCP user, set the DHCP to <
ON
>. The IP address, Netmask, Gateway and DNS settings are retrieved from
network servers. DHCP is dynamic; the settings will change from time to time.
•
For Non-DHCP user, set the DHCP to <
OFF
>. You must enter an IP address, Netmask, Gateway and DNS settings.
Please obtain these settings from your network service provider.
•
To change the IP address, Netmask, Gateway and DNS value, press
UP
/
DOWN
keys to select the item. Use
LEFT
/
RIGHT
keys to access each section of the value and press
ENTER
, then change the value using
UP
/
DOWN
keys.
•
When the settings are complete, press
ENTER
to confirm and save the settings, or
ESC
to abort.
Dome Connection
Dome Connection & Settings:
•
See section connecting Your DVR for RS-485 port pin definition.
•
Refer to the following figure. Connect the R+, R- terminals on the dome camera to the D+, D- terminals on the RS-485
port by RS-485 cable respectively.