1CH/4CH DCS HQR1 DVR User's Manual
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1. Power OFF after E min Beacon Configuration Enable Beacon Mask Time fio SEC Don t manually modify ipcam ini Please use the DCS HQR1 DVR Desktop Software ax which is a Windows configuration software for DCS HQR1 DVR to configure the ipcam ini file Sometimes if you lose your ipcam ini or want to restore default configuration of DCS HQR1 DVR it is simple you can click Restore A button to restore all values to default setting for DCS HQR1 DVR only 20 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual Conti gure Convert About Config to ieaie estore all value to def au SOUrCE TTE Browse Destination File oO m ipcam ini Video System Please select correct video standard which corresponding to the video source of camera Default video standard is now PAL D It has to be changed for other video standards System Standard System Standard NTSC M Video Source NTSC M_J Video Source ompll Audio Source Line In d CAM Voltage jiz y Audio SOURCE DP hef n EE EER COM voltage Audio Source Please select the correct audio in setting which is based on your actual audio input Default audio source is Line In you need to select External Mic if you use an external microphone or you can select Internal Mic item if you use the internal microphone in DCS HQR1 DVR System Standard Pat D Video Source Compa d Audio source External CaM voltage2. System Standard PAL D Video Source Compo we System Standard PAL D Video Source Compo i Audio Source Audio Source Line In Line In RR EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EE Line In NE ea me Internal Mic CAM voltage eta Internal Mik Bit Rate Select proper bit rate based on the scene and video quality required Please refer to Video Quality section 21 Configuration Recording Quality wideo oo o EE Format MPEG4 Framerate 25 Z Resolution E EE Bitrate Video Format Select MPEG 2 or MPEG 4 for video format for your recording Recording Quality Video Audic Format MFEG4 GOP Size Format adem ms Framerate Sequence Samplerate 16K Resolution oop SE Channel stereo Bitrate em Peakrate Time Stamp You can enable time stamp in two formats to stamp your recorded video with real date amp time Misc File Prefix vR Timestamp v m D hms Record on PowerOn W Enable EIDisable Becercdimerhoad Normal MED D TR MEE You can disable Time Stamp features if you don t need to record date amp time in your recordings Misc File Prefix vR Timestamp v m D hms d In DCS HOR1 DVR priority of Beacon is higher than Time Stamp the Time Stamp will be disabled at once when the Beacon is enabled 22 DCS HQR1 DVR User s Manual Record on Power On In some applications you
3. LED on LANC turns to yellow In power off status press button on LANC to power up the HQR1 DVR again NOTE DO NOT PLUG OR UNPLUG LANC REMOTE CONTROL WHEN HQR1 DVR POWER ON amp AC POWER ADAPTER IS CONNECTED YOU MUST POWER DOWN THE HQR1 DVR UNPLUG AC POWER ADAPTER THEN PLUG UNPLUG LANC REMOTE CONTROL Wireless Remote Control Optional for specific applications with the additional module of wireless remote control Video Quality 1M Record video using 1Mbits s record video based on CIF SIF resolution EP Record video using 2Mbits s LP Record video using 4Mbits s SP Record video using 6Mbits s HQ Record video using 8Mbits s The recorded file size is dependent on the complexity of movement objects The following is the estimated recording time 1M 100 min GB EP 60 min GB LP 40 min GB SP 20 min GB HO 15 min GB Larger storage cards can yields longer recording time and better picture quality For example current capaciies of CF card on the market are from 512MB to 32GB 4GB CF cards can record 4 hours in EP mode EP mode is recommended for slowers moving or still background scene with some moving objects in front SP mode is recommended for fast moving background scenes 10 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual Video File Name Record file name starts with DVR by default The file name will be DVR_xxx avi XXX is incremental from 000 to 999 The prefix DVR can be modified in DCS HQR1 DVR Gen configu
4. Time The Mask Timer is the time interval that DCS HQR1 DVR doesn t respond after the detection of Beacon signal The default value is 10 sec Beacon Configuration Enable Beacon Mask Time fio Recording of Lap Time The time of each lap is record in the DVR_xxx txt file The file will look like 35 Lap Timer Hostname Team WORKGROUP Sport Motor Scene Security READY 04 05 588 Summary Total Record Time 04 05 588 Lap Timer is not a standard function of DCS HQR1 DVR standard version it is optional only for special version 36 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual Configure DCS HQR1 DVR using LCD Configuration Menu LCD Configuration Menu Up Button Switch Menu Switch Menu Item Switch Parameter of Menu Item LCD Display Current Menu Current Menu Item Current Parameter of Menu Item Config OK Button Enter LCD Configuration Menu Input SubMenu Select Menu Item Save Parameter Down Button Switch Menu Switch Menu Item Switch Parameter of Menu Item Move the Cursor to Next Paremeter Position Return Button Cancel Current Configure Retuen Upper Menu Enter Quit LCD Configuration Menu Hold push button for at least 3 seconds to enter the LCD configuration menu once you enter LCD configuration menu successfully the LCD will display valid menu menu item amp parameters of these menu items depend on your HQR1 DVR version Af
5. TimeStamp v m D Hers Record on Poweron Enable Beepjvibration Record Method orm al d You can select Normal Record Method option to enable normal record mode if Current configuration is cycle item Misc File Prefix DR TimeStarmp V MD heme Record on PowerOn J Enable Beep vibration Record Method horm al SERE EEREEEEEAEEEEEEEREEEEEREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE If you want to use the HQR1 DVR in a Surveillance application you can set the Record Method to Cycle Record mode 2 Single File Cycle Record Mode The HQR1 DVR has two cycle record modes Single File Cycle Record amp Full Disk Cycle Record mode In Single File Cycle Record mode the HQR1 DVR will save recordings in single file only the maximum size of single recording video file is 2GB when video reaches the 2GB limit the system will save the new recordings from the begin of recorded video file If your CF card is smaller than 2GB the HQR1 DVR will save recorded video in single file only when CF card is full the system will save the new recorded video from the beginning of the recorded video file You can select Cycle Single File item in Record Method option to enable Single File Cycle Record mode Misc File Prefix vR TimeStamp VM Pre Record on Poweron fi Enable Beep vibration Record Method horm al 3 Full Disk Cycle Record Mode In Full Disk Cycle Record mode the HOR1 DVR will record continually when
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7. interface Copy the video files to PC and then replay the video files because PCMCIA is relatively slower s13 a Configuration Configuration Software Installation Install software package DCS HOR1 DVR before you use the DVR for the first time Run setup exe to install DCS HQR1 DVR Welcome to the DCS HOR1 Setup Wizard The installer will guide you through the steps required to install OCS HORT on your computer WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the masinium extent possible under the law Cancel Click button to continue installation setup During the installation process you can select the target folder or use the default folder when software prompts you 14 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual O x ji DCS HORI 1 Select Installation Folder The installer will install OCS HORT to the following folder To install in this folder click Next To install to a different folder enter it below ar click Browse Folder Ic Program Files DCS 0DCS HORI Browse Disk Cost Install OCS HORT for yourself or for anyone who uses this computer C Everyone f Just me Cancel Back After you select the target folder Click button to confirm it ox Confirm
8. option Optimize Beacon support Optimize DCS HQR1 DVR Configure Utility GUI Fix some bug Release DCS HQR1 DVR Configure Utility V1 0 5 Final version Release Firmware V1 0 5 Image upgrade file Final version Release Official User s Manual V1 0 5 1 06 08 07 e Add on 4 Channel DCS HQR1 DVR support e Optimize LANC Remote Control support 54 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual 09 24 07 Version 1 1 0 Improve 4 Channel DCS HQR1 DVR support Improve large CF card support Add Power Off Timer function Add Cycle Record function Add customized LCD Display Add System Clock Calibrate function Decrease the time of starting 10 18 07 Version 1 1 1 Add 1M CIF SIF Bitrates Encode Option Add 8M Bitrates Encode Option Add Single recording video file Cycle Record Mode Add Full Disk CF Card Cycle Record Mode Add Analog Menu Output for 4 Channel DCS HQR1 DVR Replace OSD library for 1 Channel DCS HQR1 DVR Support black border of OSD font Improve large CF card support 55
9. sels current R Browse Destination Fil A estination File ee ipcam ini After selecting the destination file click Save E button to save current configuration in the configuration file Configure Convert About LR to eTe estore all value to detan SOUrCe TTE Browse Destination File oO ipcam ini If you want to use a default configuration please click Restore button to restore all values to default configuration 19 Configuration DCS HORI ER Conti gure Convert About Ej lt Configuration File Source File Feas Destination File BrOWSE Driver Information 4 Channel er Layout Position lo Marne Hostname Circuit Scene Security cho l Border Color white Team workgroup Vehicle Sport Motor Border Border Blink System Picture Standard PaL_D o Brightness 50 Default Saturation SUT Default Video Source Compo aj j T ci Audio Source Line In Contrast al Default Default CAM Voltage 12 y a f ij Recording Quality Video Audio Format MFEG4 GOP Size 15 Format adber ms id Resolution 720 x 576 Channel stereo Bitrate 2 Peakrate e400 Misc File Prefix vR Timestamp V MD Here s Record on Poweron Y Enable Beep vibration Record Method Normal LOD Display Line 1 DCS Line 2 HOR 1 Power OFF Timer Enable Power OFF Timer
10. to switch video input configuration then press save current configuration press to quit the VIDEO menu VIDEO VIDEO QUAD l PIP O VIDEO VIDEO PIP2 H Split O VIDEO V Split 2 Menu Item Audio Input Default parameter is Line In please select Ext Mic if you use external microphone input or select Int Mic if you use internal microphone in the HQR1 DVR Press T amp to switch Line In Ext Mic amp Int Mic parameter then press to save the current configuration press quit the AUDIO menu 41 Configuration DCS HQR1 DVR using LCD Configuration Menu VIDEO Menu Pe O CONFIG o on Menu Item Parameter gt rameter e NTSC e NISC J e PAL B STANDARD e PAL D e PAL G e SECAM e MPEG 2 e 1M e EP 2M QUALITY e LP 4M e SP 6M e HQ 8M 1 Menu Item Video Standard E gt oso GER Default parameter is NTSC please select correct video standard depend on your video source Press T amp to switch the video standard parameter then press to save the current configuration press quit the STANDARD menu O STANDARD oO STANDARD NTSC NTSC J 42 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual e F O STANDARD of PAL D O O STANDARD G SECAM Default parameter is MPEG 4 please select correct video format to suit Press 1 amp to switch MPEG 4 amp MPEG 2 format then press to save current configura
11. 0 White P X Boundary mi The Border of Frame When you use 2 or 4 channel video input you can enable disable or select different styles of frame for a better scene effect 30 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual 4 Channel Layout eho Position lo Border Color white d Border Border Blink Switch on Border option to enable frame of video for Picture In Picture function 4 Channel Layout ET Position lo Border Color White d Border Border Blink 4 Channel Layout eho Position fo Border Color white d HoaEBEEEBOEOE EDE a Border Blink At the same time you can switch on Border Blink option to enable frame of video 4 Channel Layout eho Position lo Border Color white d BE o EE EED HE EE EE EE EE EE ENE EE EEEEEEEEEEE 4 Channel Layout eho Position lo Border Color white d Border Border Blink You can select 4 different styles of border frame 4 Channel Layout Ich D d Position fo Border Color 25 Gray Border foe Gray White Configuration Menu Output 4 Channel HQR1 C4 DVR supports analog output to TV or Monitor when you connect a TV or Monitor to the Audio Video Output you can preview current video amp the configuration menu NOTE This option ts only for 4 Channel DCS HQR1 C4 DVR it is not supported by 1 CH DCS HQR1 DVR 31 MPEG 2 Converter MPEG 2 Con
12. Channel HQR1 C4 DVR can connect four video inputs at the same time 4 Channel i Layout Ich 0 Position fo zj Boundary Color white d Boundary N Boundary Blink Video Input You can select 1 2 3 or 4 channel video inputs at the same time 4 Channel Layout cho Position fo Boundary Ch_0 white M Boundary Blink In the 4 Channel area pull down the menu of Layout to select the video input source amount of video inputs and video input arrange method The Ch O Ch 1 Ch_2 amp Ch_3 items mean video in O to video in 3 inputs are slected this is for 1 channel recordings you can select any video input that you want to record from 26 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual If you want to record 4 channel video at the same time please select OUAD The recorded video will include 4 channel video in one video file PIP item is for 2 channel video input at the same time the 2 channel video will be recorded in one video file at the same time PIP mode supports nine different positions beforehand please consult the Picture In Picture PIP chapter for more details DT Configuration PIP 2 item is for 3 channel video input at the same time the 3 channel video will be recorded in one video file at the same time i k j oa dd te H Split item is for 2 channel video input at the same time the 2 channel video will be recorded in one
13. E HostName 2 Menu Item Scene oso E Default value of Scene is Scene use t select correct first letter then press switch to next letter area until all letters are set finish setting the correct 45 Configuration DCS HQR1 DVR using LCD Configuration Menu scene press N to save current configuration press quit the Scene menu item Default value of Group is Group use select correct first letter then press switch to next letter area until all letters are set finish settting the correct group press to save current configuration press quit the Group menu item USERDES Carrier Default value of Carrier is Carrier use t select correct first letter then press switch to next letter area until all letters are set finish setting the correct carrier press to save current configuration press quit the Carrier menu item CARRIER Carrier MISC Menu 46 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual oo Menu Item Parameter gt rameter ad MISC Y e No 1 Menu Item File Prefix Default value of file prefix is DVR_ you can change it to suit your requirements use to select correct first letter then press switch to next letter area until all letters are set finish setting the correct hostname press to save current configuration press to quit the Lfprefi menu item The system clock of the HQR1 DVR needs to be calibrated for accu
14. IA Optional PCMCIA interface AN OR ON ON OR ORG Di RK UN Installation Guide Before Installation 1 Check all accessories and CF card 2 Format CF card with FAT32 file system if it is new 3 Check power adapter and battery 4 Check whether PC and peripherals match the recommended configuration Installation 1 Make sure the power switch is in off position 2 Insert CF card into PCMCIA adapter 3 Push PCMCIA adapter with CF card into the PCMCIA slot 4 Connect camera properly Installation Startup 1 Connect AC power adapter 2 HOR1 DVR will start a self diagnostics when power on 3 The LED is red in self diagnostics and will turn yellow on start up The LED turns to green once start up is successful It takes about 12 seconds to start up 4 The LCD displays during startup after startup is successfull the LCD will display 5 You will hear a beep once the HQR1 DVR starts up The Vibration Motor will vibrate one time once when DCS HQR1 DVR starts up successfully 6 The battery will be charged automatically when power on and LED turns to red The battery should be fully charged before first use The charging LED goes out once charge finished Please charge the internal Li Ion battery over night amp until the charging LED goes out Li ion rechargeable battery is expendable The battery should be replaced after 500 charge cycles The used battery should be disposed of properly The Beep amp Vibration Motor i
15. Installation The installer i ready to install OCS HORT on your computer Click Next to start the installation Click button to start DCS HQR1 DVR software install 15 Configuration i DCS HORI Installing DCS HOR1 O x DCS HORT ts being installed Please wait Click button to finish it when installer prompt you the installation is successfully R DCS HORI gq Installation Complete 10 x DCS HORT has been successfully installed Click Close to erit ance 4 Back 16 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual After you install the HOR1 DVR software the software shortcut DCS HQR1 DVR will be generated on the desktop and DCS HQR1 DVR program folder DirectX 9 0c is required to install and run DCS HQR1 DVR software Configuration of DCS HQR1 DVR The HQR1 DVR is initialized as ipcam ini under the root directory of the CF card It must be in the root directory of CF card The HQR1 DVR will use the last time configuration if ipcam ini is not found during startup Double click 4 to configure DCS HQR1 DVR DCS HQR1 DVR Desktop Software can configure the video format average bit rate audio in TV system time stamp beacon convert the recording video etc 17 Configuration DCS HORI x Conti gure Convert About fai lt Configuration File Source File Es Destination File BrOWSE Driver Information AAA AAA 4 Channel ere
16. LED turns green 2 Disconnect power adapter amp Switch off power from the internal battery 3 Eject CF card DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual Operation of DCS HQR1 DVR Charging IR LED Mother Board Quick Start No configuration is required to start recording with the HQR1 DVR The operation of the HQR1 DVR is quite simple There are two push buttons REC and STOP An LED is used to indicate the status of operation Push Button RECORD Press the REC button for at least one second to start recording The LED will flash red and you will hear three beeps The flash freguency is about 3 times per second Slower flash freguency means no video signal is connected Operation of DCS HQR1 DVR STOP Press the STOP button for at least three seconds to stop recording The LED turns to green amp you will hear 2 beeps It will take a short while to save buffered data after stopped The power can not be turn off until the LED changes to green Early eject the CF card will cause destroy of video file integrity Disconnect AC power adapter and switch off battery before eject CF card Infrared Remote Control Infrared remote control is optional for the HQR1 DVR Three buttons are defined me Start recording Stop recording O Keep pressing to make HOR1 DVR in Sleep Wakeup mode Infrared Remote Control for 4 Channel HOR C4 DVR The numeric key on the IR remote controller controls 9 positions of Picture In Pictur
17. Layout Position lo Marne Hostname Circuit Scene Security cho l Border Color white Team workgroup Vehicle Sport Motor Border Border Blink System Picture Standard PaL_D o Brightness 50 Default Saturation SUT Default Video Source Compo aj j T ci Audio Source Line In Contrast al Default Default CAM Voltage 12 y a f ij Recording Quality Video Audio Format MFEG4 GOP Size 15 Format adber ms Resolution 720 x 576 Channel stereo Bitrate 2 Peakrate e400 Misc File Prefix vR Timestamp V MD Here s Record on Poweron Y Enable Beep vibration Record Method Normal LED Display Line 1 DCS Line 2 HOR 1 Power OFF Timer Enable Power OFF Timer Power OFF after E min Beacon Configuration Enable Beacon Mask Time fio SEC Click Configure tab on the configuration page to configure the DCS HQR1 DVR Configuration File Destination File Source File Click Source File Browse to import the ipcam ini file if there is an old configuration file available on CF card Leave Source File empty if there is no ipcam ini file available Destination File is where to save the generated ipcam ini usually it is the same path as the imported source file You can click Browse to select a folder or drive 18 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual Conti gure Convert About E GE
18. MPEG4 for archive and streaming video MPEG 2 MPEG 2 is a standard for generic coding of video and audio It is widely used in consumer electronics such as DVD video disc DVD player DVB television broadcasting etc The HOR1 DVR can record in MPEG 2 format which can be edited by any video editing software or replayed on a DVD player MPEG 4 MPEG 4 is the awesome new generation video standard with better video quality and higher compression rate For exceptional disc space saving MPEG 4 is capable of creating highly compressed video archives on a regular CD ROM with almost the same quality of DVD One popular MPEG 4 format is DivX It is the only technology that enables streaming of video on the internet possible Now many DVD players can play DivX files directly Introduction Features Battery powered for portable mobile DVR applications Intelligent and uninterrupted battery and AC power swap in real time Capture Video amp Audio live from any composite video output Supports MPEG 4 2 video format Video Bit Rate 1M 8Mbps Frame Rate PAL 25fps NTSC 30fps Support PAL NTSC SECAM standard Resolution Full D1 CIF SIF 1M Bitrates Supports Single File amp Full Disk Cycle Record Mode Supports ADPCM Audio Format Audio Sampling 8 16 32 48KHz On board IR remote controller Non directional wireless control optional LANC remote controller support AC adapter or Internal Lion Rechargeable Battery On board battery charg
19. R ek ee EE EE ke 23 Record Method Normal amp Cycle Record ii ses Ese ke ee ke EE EE RR 23 Roce Piel EE SE OD 25 PICU O Ad USE OOR OD OD OD EE GE Ge it 25 EED DIE BIN ai De AE SE GEGEE EE EE Ee EGO GE GE EE de 26 Configure 4 Channel DCS HQR1 DVR esse seke e ee ee ss seek ee ee GE seek ke ek ee EE EG 26 Middle NDIE aas GE ae ne OG OG Ge Ge EE 26 PICture Hi Pietdie PIE ER ER N EG EE 29 TOC BOA OLF ANO SESSE EDS SG EE EE OR SERE EE EER ER ER DE EE ER ee Eed 30 Configuration Menu OUDE EG EG Ge Ge Ge GE 31 MPEG 2 CONV CEC EE EES SES SE SG E Ge ts 32 LD Hillel RE TOTTE 35 Configuration of Lap TiMEF ss ss sek se ee RE EE RR RR RR EE RR ke ek RR EE RR ee ek RR Ee 35 Be pg sede ak ER ED Ee 35 Mas EE sa rr rt rte ert eee 35 Recording ok ap WING mi EE saan ENS DE oe 35 Configure DCS HQR1 DVR using LCD Configuration Menu 37 LCD Configuration MENU ss SE DEE DR DEE EG Ge Ge RR Re 37 Enter Quit LCD Configuration Menu issie eek s ek ke ek REG EER Rek Re E EE Ee Re ek ee 37 Configure DCS HQR1 DVR in LCD Configuration MENU ees see se ee ee ee ee 38 ECD Configuration Menu Detalls siidiis idee SS SN oe ee Ge ee 38 PIET EE EG N GE GN Ge ree 38 Menu Item amp Parameter ss esse ee EER RR EE RR RE ER RR EE he RE ER RR RR RR RE he 39 LCD Configuration Menu Structure siese DEGIE SESSE DES GE DE SEE EE OR Ee 48 Firmware Upgrade see ke etree ER hek RE EE EE ANNANN ANNANN ANNANN ee Ee 50 FAQ eee ee et
20. adogcam 1CH 4CH DCS HQR1 DVR User s Manual CAUTION Read this User Manual carefully There are no user serviceable parts inside Removing the end plate screws will void your warranty If your HQR1 DVR requires servicing please contact your authorized distributor or factory Do not use the HQR1 DVR to power devices other than a single camera This document is a work in progress and reflects only the HQR1 DVR device DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual Contents THE Odc OM SS GE EE ee eee 1 Introduction of DCS HOR1 DVR sesse see ke ee eek ke ee EE ke ee Ee ke ee RE Ee ke ee RE Ee 1 Mid a eEPANEE 1 YE EE ee 1 Bacchi N Ge N Ge 2 Product and ACCeCSSONICS OE OO OO OE N EE EG GE 2 Installation BAR OE ON AE N 3 R ODARA TOR EE EE ES ERGE EG EE Re RR ee 3 DES TOR 1 DVR CONGU ACION n ee 3 PC configuration for Cele RE RE GE GE GE GO EE IE 3 Installation Guide iss SEE ISIS EO GE SG GEE GE RE DE EG EE ED EE EE EE EE EE EE DE EG 3 Before InstallaHON ss ARE RES EENE GE GE EG Ge EG Ge IG Ge 3 MR Sies EE ie el eee 3 Es geboet EA OT 4 Safety and Warning iss se se De obec aidiaieedeteneinieenneeniennnees 4 Connect Video Audio signal to DCS HQR1 DVR esse see ee ee asse ee ee Ee ee ee 5 Channel DES HAHORLDYR Eie ri Ere N ie ee ee ee Ek ke ee ee kke ee 5 4 Channel DCS HQR1 DVR esse siese ede dees sed ek ees de ek ee sek ee ke N Ee ke ke GN ee 5 Video and AUCIO Interla e iss SEE GE 5 Button Biullet camera INEGI ICE oe DE ER EK Gr
21. e Browse id temp mpg Convert 33 MPEG 2 Converter Auto Convert after Select Source File Auto Quit after Convert Source File Destination File Browse Browse d temp mpg Convert Auto Convert after Select Source File Suto Quit after Convert Source File Destination File Browse Browse Conert Auto Convert after Select Source File Auto Quit after Convert Source File Destination File EFOWEE Browse id temp mpg Convert N For better performance of conversion it is recommend that source file is on the CF card in a card reader and target file is on the hard disk 34 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual Configuration of Lap Timer Set device information in A DCS HOR1 DVR Desktop Software Driver Information Mame Hostname Circuit Scene Security Team Workgroup Vehicle Sport Motor Beacon Configuration H Time fio SEC Set Beacon Enable to receive Beacon signal The default is disable The Time Stamp will be disabled when you enable the beacon function The Beacon Configuration option is only for the special edition of DCS HQR1 DVR with Lap Timer function Connection Simply connect the External Beacon Receiver into the Beacon jack on the DCS HQR1 DVR and point the External Beacon Receiver to the Beacon The Lap Timer will start to work when Beacon signal is detected Mask
22. e you can configure it amp select any one array method as your default array using the HQR C4 DVR Configuration Utility Table showing numeric keys on IR remote controller amp Position menu DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual MAA Layout Quan d Position lo Boundary Color White M i Boundary Bou g2 NOTE e Numeric keys on the IR remote controller are used for 4 channel DCS HQR C4 only LANC Remote Control The HQR1 DVR supports multi version LANC Remote Control please power off HQR1 DVR amp unplug AC Power adapter then plug LANC remote control into LANC jack with the logo NOTE SkyTools CamEYE SPORT LANC Remote Control V1 4 amp V1 6 are supported by the HQR1 DVR Power on the HQR1 DVR after booting is finished you can control the HQR1 DVR start stop recording using LANC remote control And you can power off HQR1 DVR amp power on it again After the HQR1 DVR starts successfully the status LED on LANC remote control will display green Press the button on the center of LANC to start recording and the status LED on LANC will flash red amp the unit beeps 3 times once started successfully Press button again the HQR1 DVR will stop recording the status LED on LANC turns to green Operation of DCS HQR1 DVR Hold the button on LANC for approx 3 seconds untill the status LED on LANC flashes red This will power down the HQR1 DVR when the HQR1 DVR powers down the status
23. e or DCS HQR1 DVR can t startup File system is wrong This can happen after abnormal power off and long time usages of CF card Format CF card in FAT32 file system 52 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual Appendix IRIS Interface on Board 1 GND 2 Audio In 3 Power Output Limited load for camera 4 Video In The number corresponding to the pin number of IRIS connector IRIS Cable Video Yellow RCA MALE Audio White RCA MALE Power Black PLUG 5 5 2 1 2 AUDIO 3 POWER 4 VIDEO 53 Revision Revision 10 01 06 e Initial Release 02 13 07 e Add osd img to firmware upgrade e Release DCS HQR1 DVR Configuration File Generator V1 0 3 e Release Firmware Image upgrade file 04 02 07 e Add LCD support Add DCS HQR1 DVR status display on LCD Add configuration menu based on LCD Release DCS HQR1 DVR Configuration File Generator V1 0 4 Release Firmware V1 0 4 Image upgrade file Release Official User s Manual V1 0 4 04 28 07 e Add more version LANC Remote Control support Add Auto Record on Boot function Add Beep Enable Disable option Optimize Beacon support Release DCS HQR1 DVR Configuration File Generator V1 0 5 Release Firmware V1 0 5 Image upgrade file Release Official User s Manual V1 0 5 05 08 07 e Optimize LANC Remote Control support Add new version IR Remote Control support Optimize Record on Power On function Add Beep Vibration Enable Disable option Add Time Stamp in two format amp disable
24. er EE GE EG GE EG Ge Ge De 52 Appendi SEE EE E EE ED EE GE GE Ge Ge Ge ie 53 IRIS INberrace on Board EER EES SEERDE REGS ee EE DE EE Ge Ge Dee 53 IRIS EIE SESSE SESDE OE NE eee N eee 53 REVISION SE SE GE IE EE Ge EE EG ERG GE GE Ee Ee Ge 54 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual Introduction Introduction of HOR1 DVR The HOR1 DVR is a dedicated battery powered Digital Video Recorder designed for portable mobile Video and Audio Recording applications The HOR1 DVR hardware system uses an ARM9 processor and advanced hardware MPEG 4 2 video encoder PCMCIA interface charging circuit vibration alarm circuit video capture IRIS camera interface and MCU designed on board The MCU is used to process remote control push buttons power management LANC and alarm PCMCIA can support CF with FAT32 files system Recorded video on CF card can be replayed on a PC instantly The PCMCIA interface can also be used to connect other peripheral devices for future extension The OS of the HOR1 DVR is Linux It handles multiple tasks in real time for example driver recording AV synchronization file management and external events The common Compact Flash card is used as a storage medium The CF card is a solid storage media with the best anti shock capability available today It is also low powered and provides fast speed with multiple diversity options It is very good choice for mobile DVR applications HQR1 DVR offers two encoding formats MPEG 2 for DVD and
25. ing circuit Offers power for camera amp MIC Changeable CF Flash Card to save video Multi Color LED for status Micro Vibration Motor or Beep status warning Optional OSD and RTC Optional Lap Timer Palm sized Only 160g weight with battery and CF card Video Audio input Linux OS and upgradeable firmware Support Windows 98 ME NT 2000 XP Vista for Playback ooo oo ee oo eee ooo oe TEER EISE Product and Accessories DCS HOR1 DVR l pcs AC Power Adapter 1pcs Recharge Li ion Battery Internal 1pcs Remote Control 1pcs PCMCIA CF Adapter Sandisk 1pcs IRIS RCA Cable Optional 1pcs External Beacon Receiver Only for Lap Timer Edition 1pcs Power adapter and battery are for DCS HQR1 DVR only and don t use any other power adapter and battery instead in case of damage DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual Installation Preparation Please read user s manual careful before installation Check the minimum requirements of system and recommended system configuration DCS HQR1 DVR Configuration v PCMCIA CF adapter vy SanDisk Ultra II CF card 512MB minimum PC configuration for replay CPU Pentium III 1G and above RAM 512MB and above DVD Recorder DVD R RW OS Windows 2000 SP4 Windows XP SP2 Vista HDD 7200RPM 10G free space Display 1024x768 and above 24 32 bit color depth Graphic Adapter Support DirectX 9 0c USB One free USB 2 0 host interface Card Reader one high speed USB 2 0 1394 card reader PCMC
26. may need the HQR1 DVR to record automatically once the HQR1 DVR is powered on You can switch on the Record on PowerOn option in the HQR1 DVR Desktop Misc File Prefix vR Timestamp v m D hms d Record Method Normal d The default status of record is manual record via IR remote control LANC remote control or push button Beep Vibration DCS HQR1 DVR will beep or vibrate to warn you when it starts or stops recording In some special applications or occasion environment you may want to turn this function off you can disable beep vibration function Misc File Prefix vR Timestamp v m D hms d Record on PowerOn fw Record Method p sera The default configuration is enable beep vibrate feature you can disable it in DCS HQR1 DVR Configure Utility Misc File Prefix vR Timestamp v m D hms d Record on PowerOn 7 Record Method Namal Siwtch off Enable Beep Vibration options in DCS HQR1 DVR Configure Utility to disable it now you can operate DCS HOR1 DVR in silent mode Record Method Normal amp Cycle Record You can configure the DCS HQR1 DVR in normal record or cycle record mode 1 Normal Record Mode In normal record mode DCS HQR1 DVR will record video amp save recordings in a multi single video file the maximum size of a single recording video file is 2GB depending on limit of system 23 Configuration The default record method is Normal mode Misc File Prefix vR
27. or newer When the DCS HQR1 C4 DVR upgrades successfully it will reboot automatically DON T TURN OFF POWER DURING THIS PERIOD 7 The HQR1 C4 DVR will be rebooted automatically after upgrade The LED will change to red yellow and then green It takes about 12 seconds to reboot 8 A Beep will sound once the DCS HQR1 DVR is rebooted successfully 9 Power off 4 Channel HQR1 C4 DVR then power on 4 Channel DCS HQR1 DVR C4 again To Upgrade 4 Channel HQR1 C4 DVR after reboot you must power off amp power on the 4 Channel HQR1 C4 DVR manually The file updmgr txt will be found under the root of CF card The phrase of following can be found in the content of updmgr txt kernel image image 2510 img Sun Oct 15 03 33 24 2006 Mon Apr 2 03 33 24 2007 The date and time correspond to the version of firmware Upgrade is successful if the date and time is the same as the data and time kernel generated Power supply has to be guaranteed normal while upgrading DCS HQR1 DVR can not be restored if upgrade fail Wait at least 4 5 minutes till reboot successful LED keeps constant green if reboot successful 51 FAQ 1 LED yellow flash CF card is full Change CF 2 LED is red Failure or battery is low Use the AC power adapter or external battery 3 Charging period It takes 5 8 hours to charge a fully discharged battery The charge indicator LED will go out once fully charged 4 File is not accessibl
28. rate time recording it is important for the Lap Timer The default value is No if you need to calibrate the system clock use select Yes then press to start calibrating O SYSCLOC Q No SYSCLOC O50 After you select Yes to start calibrating the HQR1 DVR will restart 47 Configuration DCS HQR1 DVR using LCD Configuration Menu Calibrate SysClock After the system clock of HQR1 DVR is calibrated successfully the DCS HQR1 DVR will restart again Calibrate Reboot LCD Configuration Menu Structure Line In Ext Mic Int Mic STANDARD MPEG 4 1M 1M EP 2M LP 4M SP 6M QUALITY 48 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual N ee et DATE 07 03 20 TIME 12 00 00 DATE STAMP Enable Disable Enable BEACON BEACON Disable MASK TIME DVR_ No 49 Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade The firmware of the HQR1 DVR can be upgraded if necessary The HQR1 DVR will check the core image file on CF card while power up If an image amp OSD file is found then the firmware of the HQR1 DVR will be upgraded automatically Please follow below instructions to upgrade 1 Upgrade 1 Channel DCS HQR1 DVR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Format CF card in FAT32 file system Copy imge 2510 img and osd img to the root of CF card Use DCS HOR1 DVR Desktop Software EA to generate ipcam ini depending on your needs Ipcam ini must be under the roo
29. ration software Misc File Prefix vR TimeStamp M D Fm Record on PowerOn KI Enable Beep Vibration Record Method orm al d 11 DCS HOR1 DVR Status DCS HQR1 DVR Status Power up LED is yellow for less than 1 second Self diagnostics LED is red for about 10 seconds Standby LED is green Means it is ready to record Recording red LED will flash about 6 times second CF full yellow LED will flash Battery Low Recording is stopped automatically LED flashes 4 times and enters sleep mode 6060 Sleep LED is yellow Only the me POWER button can wake it up No Video LED will slowly flash red whilst trying to record 12 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual Replay Video Software It is simple to replay video recorded on CF card Media player can play the video files directly within Windows DivX Codec or player has to be installed if no related components are installed on a PC Installation of WinPVR can also install DivX codec automatically We recommend the use of VLC media player which can be downloaded for free on the internet Card Reader High speed card readers are recommended for read and replay of recorded video If the card reader is fast your PC can replay video instantly from the CF card without coping video file to PC hard disk first PCMCIA Interface Most laptops have a PCMCIA interface CF card with a PCMCIA adapter can be read directly by Laptops with this
30. rea use N select correct month then press switch to day area use t select correct day press will switch to year again finish setting the correct date press to save the current configuration press ad quit to DATE menu 2 Menu Item Time TIME 12 00 00 The parameter format is hour minute second please set correct time 39 Configuration DCS HQR1 DVR using LCD Configuration Menu Use f select correct hour then press switch to minute area use D select correct minute then press switch to second area use t select correct second press will switch to hour again finish setting the correct time press save the current configuration press duit to TIME menu 3 Menu Item Stamp Status s did Ee Default status of stamp is Disable please select proper stamp status to your requirements Press N amp z to switch Disable amp Enable status then press save current configuration press oi duit the STAMP menu E2 E2 00 Eid c Ee INPUT Menu o20 Menu Menultem Parameter e Int Mic e QUAD e PIP VIDEO e PIP2 e H Split ELE e V Split e Line In AUDIO e Ext Mic 1 Menu Item Video Input 40 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual You can configure the multi video input at the same time this menu item is only for 4 Channel HOR1 C4 DVR Please consult 4 channel configuration chapters to get the details of this item 4 x Press N amp
31. s only one in DCS HQR1 DVR The Beep is standard part Vibration Motor is optional only for special model Safety and Warning Never connect IRIS Power output to any power adapter It may damage the interface and board There are no user serviceable parts please do not open the unit Doing so can damage the unit and will void your warranty Restrict input voltage to a range from 9V to 15DC 12V DC is recommended Never apply DC voltage beyond this range or AC voltage to the DCS HQR1 DVR Only use AC power adapter supplied with the unit Do not use third party AC power adapters it may cause unexpected problems or damage Restrict powering devices drawing more than 200mA current Never insert or remove CF cards the while the power is on DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual Connect Video Audio signal to DCS HQR1 DVR 1 Channel DCS HQR1 DVR Charging IR LED RCA r l LED a Video Yellow RCNMALE i Iil Trudie white al RCAUMALE Pl 9 II il Power Black PLUG O5 5 2 Js r i Mother Board Mother Board Video and Audio Interface If the HQR1 DVR is configured as RCA audio video interface the colours correspond to Video Installation Witte Audio Black Power output Button Bullet Camera Interface Some button cameras can connect to DCS HOR1 DVR directly without the jump cable if the interface of button camera conforms to the IRIS interface in Appendix Eject CF Card 1 Wait until the
32. t of CF card while upgrading Power off and then insert CF card into DCS HQR1 DVR Turn on the power of DCS HQR1 DVR The firmware will be upgraded after power on The LED turns to red then yellow and alternately flashes red and yellow several times It takes about two minutes to upgrade At the same time LCD will display schedule of upgrade process if you upgrade from Firmware V1 0 4 or newer When the DCS HQR1 DVR upgrades successfully it will reboot automatically DON T TURN OFF POWER DURING THIS PERIOD The DCS HQR1 DVR will be rebooted automatically after upgrade The LED will change to red yellow and then green It takes about 12 seconds to reboot A Beep will sound one time once the DCS HQR1 DVR upgrades successfully 2 Upgrade 4 Channel HQR1 C4 DVR 1 2 3 Format CF card in FAT32 file system Copy imge 2510 img osd img amp osd_4ch img to the root of CF card Use DCS HQR1 DVR Desktop Software to generate ipcam ini depend on your need configuration Ipcam ini must be under the root of CF card while upgrading 50 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual 4 Power off and then insert CF card into HOR1 C4 DVR 5 Turn on the power 6 The firmware will be upgraded after power on The LED turns to red then yellow and alternately flashes red and yellow several times It takes about two minutes to upgrade At the same time LCD will display schedule of upgrade process if you upgrade from Firmware V1 0 4
33. ter you finish configuring press D to quit to upper menu 37 Configuration DCS HQR1 DVR using LCD Configuration Menu You may need to press one or two times once depending on your position in menu Once you enter the LCD configuration menu the system will wait for you to select amp configure if you don t press any buttons the system will quit the LCD configuration menu after 10 sec automatically Configure DCS HQR1 DVR in LCD Configuration Menu Once you enter LCD configuration menu you can switch menu using re buttons then press to select the menu menu item that you want to configure Using f select the parameter value amp parameter area that you want to configure then press to save the configuration When you finish configuration press one or two times once to quit LCD configuration menu LCD Configuration Menu Details Menu The valid menu of DCS HQR1 DVR is e DATE INPUT VIDEO BEACON USERDES MISC In LCD configuration menu Press ta to navigate these menus Press to quit configuration menu return to ready status 38 DCS HQR1 DVR User s Manual Menu Item amp Parameter DATE Menu E gt oS Eed Menu Menultem Parameter DATE e 07 04 02 TIME e 12 00 00 e Enable STAMP stamp TE 1 Menu Item Date o2o EE The parameter format is yy mm dd please set correct date Use N to select correct year then press switch to month a
34. the CF is full the HOR1 DVR will record the video overwriting the oldest recorded 24 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual file You can select Cycle Disk item in Record Method option to enable Full Disk Cycle Record mode Misc File Prefix vR TimeStamp V M D berms Record on PawerOn Y Enable Beepjvibration Record Method Cycle single F d If you set the HOR1 DVR in cycle record mode all old recorded video files on the CF card will be deleted on system startup Power Off Timer To save the battery power you can enable the HQR1 DVR to power off automatically depending on the timer that you set Power OFF Timer J OFF after E min You can set the timer depending on your actual requirements Power OFF Timer M Enable Power OFF Timer Power OFF after fl The default status of Power Off Timer is disable Picture Adjust You can adjust the brightness contrast saturation amp Hue of the picture to get the best quality The default value is 50 you can click the button to restore the default values Picture Brightness 50 Default Saturation SUT Default Em m EE ad I Contrast als Def ault Defauit i Id m 25 Configuration LCD Display You can customize the LCD message Line 2 HOR 1 The maximum number of characters of every line is 8 you can use printable characters only amp exclude the character Configure 4 Channel HQR1 C4 DVR The 4
35. tion press gt quit the FORMAT menu did Ez 3 Menu Item Video Quality UALITY di Default parameter is EP 2M please select proper video quality to suit Press P amp to switch 1M EP 2M LP 4M SP 6M amp HQ 8M quality then press to save current configuration press quit the QUALITY menu a O UALITY UALITY O50 did 43 Configuration DCS HQR1 DVR using LCD Configuration Menu UALITY o o Menu Item Parameter e Disable BEACON BEACON e Enable MASK 1 Menu Item Beacon Status Default status of beacon is Disable please select proper beacon status to suit Press f amp to switch Disable amp Enable status then press N to save current configuration press nil quit the BEACON menu Default parameter of beacon mask delay is 10 Sec please select proper delay time to suit 44 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual Press N amp to select proper value of beacon mask delay then press N to Save current configuration press quit the MASK menu USERDES Menu CONFIG UserDes Menu Menultem Parameter ad 1 Menu Item Hostname USERDES HostName Default value of HostName is Hostname use t select correct first letter then press switch to next letter area until all letters are set finish setting the correct hostname press to save current configuration press quit the HostName menu item HOSTNAM
36. verter Recorded MPEG 2 files have to be converted to standard MPEG 2 video for later video replay edit amp burn The conversion of MPEG 4 is not required Click Convert tab on the video convert page to convert the MPEG 2 recording video i sy DCS HOR1 xl Configure Convert About video Information Format Framerate Resolution Bitrate Audio Information Format Samplerake Channels File Infomation File Mame File Length Estimate Replay Time version First Frame Offset oO First Frame Number ma Last Frame Offset Last Frame Mumber Auto Convert after Select Source File Suto Quit after Convert Browse SampleBits Source File Destination File Browse i Shemp mpa Convert After you select the source file to convert detailed information of the recorded MPEG 2 video will be displayed 32 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual File Information Video Information File Mame File Length Estimate Replay Time Version LO First Frame Offset EE First Frame Number ma Last Frame Offset PO Last Frame umber ma Format Framerate Resolution Bitrate Audio Information Format Samplerate Channels SampleBiks Suto Quit after Convert Source File Destination File d temp mpg Convert Auto Convert after Select Source File Source File Destination Fil
37. video file H Split item means the 2 channel video input array in recording video file horizontally Left amp Right ea eee EE V Split item is for 2 channel video input at the same time the 2 channel video will be record in one video file at the same time V Split item means the 2 channel video input array in recording video file vertically Top amp Button 28 DCS HOR1 DVR User s Manual Picture In Picture PIP You can configure any position for PIP recording video it has nine different positions you can select any position for your requirement from the Position option 4 Channel Layout ouan z Position o TPR Ss A Boundary N You can configure or switch the array method of Picture In Picture via the HQR1 DVR Desktop Software amp IR remote controller Position 0 Position 1 Position 5 Position 6 The numeric keys on the IR remote controller is can be programmed with 9 29 Configuration array methods of Picture In Picture you can configure it amp select any one array method as your default array using the HQR1 DVR Configuration Utilities You can switch the array method using the numeric keys on the IR remote controller directly when you record the video using the 4 Channel HQR1 C4 DVR The numeric keys 1 9 is controls the 9 items in the Position pull down menu Sst 3 position Sst 2 po Ost d Channel Layout Quad d Position lo Boundary Color
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