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Installer Manual4-Channel DVR (Digital Video Recorder)

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HT-Remote-JN03-16

TT3 Community, Inc.

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© 2004 T3 Community , Inc.

This manual describes the procedures and illustrations related with the initial installation of key

components and software of T3 Community ’ s 4-Channel DVR models , very important on the part

of any installer for its initial startup or troubleshooting. Please refer to the User’s Guide of each

version for explanations of its basic operations. This Guide comes with the DVR set or is

provided in T3Community’s web site.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Unit Description…………………………………………………………3

A. Scope of Description………………………………………………………………3

B. DVR Front Panel………………………………………………………………….3

C. DVR Rear Panel…………………………………………………………………..5

Chapter 2. Getting Started…………………………………………………………..7

Chapter 3. Hardware and Software Installation………………………………..….9

A. Hard Disk Drive Installation…………………………………………………..…9

B. Connecting DVR to TV Set………………………………………………………11

C. Camera Installation……………………………………………………….…...…12

D. Sensor Installation………………………………………………………..…..… .16

E. Alarm Installation………………………………………………………....……...17

F. LAN-DVR Connection (Network Version only)………………………....……...18

G. Power Connection…………………………………………………….…...……...19

H. Network Software Installation……………………………………….…...……...19

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Guide…………………………………….…..………..20

Appendix 1. Technical Specifications……………………………………..………...24

Appendix 2. Recording Time Table………………………………………..…….….25

Product Warranty…………………………………………………………..…….….27

Contact Details……………………………………………………………..………...27

Chapter 1. Unit Description

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A. Scope of Description

This manual covers the procedures of initial installation of the key components, such as cameras, sensors, and hard disks, and connection of power or communication cables. This manual will also show the steps to be taken for installation of network software provided only for its network version.

For other functional knowledge about the components, signs on display, and basic/extra operations of the DVR, the installer needs to consult the relevant User’s Guide.

At the end of this manual are shown some troubleshooting tips and appendices.

B. DVR Front Panel

This chapter briefly describes the buttons on the DVR front panel. These buttons enable the DVR to operate its basic functions, such as recording, playback, fast-forward access, reverse access, etc.

(1) Removable Hard Disk Drive Drawer & Keyhole

This makes it easy for you to replace or install new hard disk drives for recording.Some DVR

models have these hard disk drive drawers(racks or mounts) on the side panel instead of on the

front panel. However, the functionality and installation procedure are almost the same in both

types. Please refer to Chapter 3, “ A. Hard Disk Drive Installation” for details.

(2) ALL, 1, 2, 3, 4

These buttons enable you to select camera images in live recording or playback

mode. There are 5 display mode selection buttons on the front panel (All, 1, 2, 3, 4).

The default display setting of the DVR is to show all 4 channels at the same time in 4 quadrisected

screen quadrants. With this setting, you can see all 4 channels on your TV screen at the same time.

However, when you want to see only one channel in full screen, which means one large image, you

can simply select one channel and it will be displayed. If you push the “All” camera selection

button, the DVR will display all 4 channels (cameras) at the same time in quad screens.

(3) REC

Press the “REC” button to start recording. Then you will see this mark ‘’ on the selected

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channel(s) of the screen, which means the channel is now recording. This button is very important,

for recording is not done in any case unless the button is properly pressed.

(3) Stop

To stop playback or recording, press the “STOP” button. When you press the“STOP” button while

your DVR is recording, then the recording indicator ‘’ on the screen will disappear.

(4) Play

After recording, press the “PLAY” button to start video playback.

Playback will start with the oldest unread event and then continue playing sequentially through the

contents on the hard disk drive. If there is no unread event, then it plays the latest recorded video.

For more detailed information about playback by Search Time function, consult the “Playback

Control” section of the User’s Guide.

(5) FF

To play the recorded streams faster, press the “FF” button.

There are three levels of fast-forward playback speed.

(a) FF 1: Play two times faster (x2) than the normal play.

(b) FF 2: Play three times faster (x3) than the normal play.

(c) FF 3: Play four times faster (x4) than the normal play.

To change the fast-forward playback speed level, press the “FF” button again.

(6) REW

To play the recorded streams backward, press the “REW” button.

[NOTE] The fast-forward and reverse playback speeds will vary depending on the

frame-rate and video quality settings, as well as the number of channels recording.

(7) Pause

To pause the video playback, press the “PAUSE” button.

Then video displaying will be stopped.

To continue playback, push the “PLAY” button.

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(8) Menu

To display menu options, press the “MENU” button.

(9) Up () / Down ()

To change a menu field or change the DVR configuration values, use the Up “”

or Down“” buttons.

(10) LED Light

There are a few LED lights on the front panel or in some other models on the side

panel. When the LED light is ON, it indicates the following conditions.

(a) On POWER – The DVR unit is powered up and running.

(b) On REC – The DVR is recording a new stream of video images since the last time you

checked the video recording images. (For one model, this function is unavailable.)

(c) On Hard Disk Drive Drawer – The hard disk drive is recording or reading.

C. DVR Rear Panel

[Note] See “Chapter 3. Hardware and Software Installation” for more details.

(1) Power On/Off SwitchPower On/Off Switch

Use this button to turn on/off the DVR.

(2) Video Out

Connnect the DVR to a TV monitor using an RCA cable or a BNC cable with an RCA

adapter.

(3) Video In (or Channel In)

Connect the DVR to cameras(s). Each channel port indicates a single camera connection.

It has 4 camera connection ports in all.

(4) Alarm

This is an alarm input terminal in case you need to install a single alarm device.

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(5) Sensor

You can use this sensor terminal block to install up to 4 motion sensors to your DVR.

If you add the motion sensor devices to your DVR, the video recording can be triggered

more sensitively to motion changes than without.

(6) Audio In(Network Version only)

Use this port to connect your DVR to a camera that has a microphone function so that you

can record sound through this single channel. [Note] Only the network model such as

“HT-Remote-JN03-16” has this function. Other T3Com DVR’s have no such ports and nor

do they have such sound recording capability. This audio-in terminal is different from that

of your TV set.

(7) Audio Out(Network Version only)

Connect the RCA cable from “Audio Out” of the DVR to “AUDIO IN” of your TV set so

that you can hear recorded sound through the TV speaker.

[Note] Only the network model such as “HT-Remote-JN03-16” has this function. Other

T3Com DVR’s have no such ports and nor do they have such sound effect capability.

(8) LAN (Network Version only)

Using a LAN cable, connect the DVR to your computer or a routing device such as DSL

modem or hub.

[Note] Only the network model such as “HT-Remote-JN03-16” has the LAN ports for remote

viewing. Other stand-alone T3Com DVR models do not have such LAN ports.

(9) AC-DC Power Adapter Jack

Connect the power adapter to the DVR and then plug the power cable end from it

into the wall outlet. Some DVR models do not have such power adapters, in which

case, just plug the power cable end from the behind the DVR into the wall outlet.

(10) Additional Camera Input (Terminal Block Style)

(Network Version only)

This is an extra camera connection port to the DVR, which is only available for T3

Community, Inc.’s network model such as HT-Remote-JN093-16. If you use this terminal block

port for Camera-DVR connection, you don’t need to use an additional power adapter for power

supply for cameras because the DVR itself relays the power to each camera connected to the DVR.

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(11) (11) LAN Port (Network Version only)

This LAN (RJ-45) jack is a port for connection of your DVR with a LAN cable to

a network router(or switch) or to your computer.

Chapter 2. Getting Started

(1) Install a hard disk drive into your DVR.

(2) Connect the DVR to the TV set.

(3) Connect cameras (up to 4) to the DVR.

(4) Connect the LAN cable between the DVR and the network router (for instance, the network

model such as “HT-Remote-JN03-16” DVR only).

(5) Connect other accessories (sensors or alarm) if necessary.

(6) Plug the power cord into the power outlet on the wall.

(7) Turn on the power switch on the back of the DVR.

(8) Start TV monitoring and recording.

Here are some checklist items you might need to remember when using the DVR.

Make sure that a hard disk dirve and camera(s) are properly installed (see “Chapter 3. Hardware

and Software Installation”).

The hard disk jumper setting must be set to “MASTER” (see “A. Hard Disk Drive Installation”,

Chapter 3). Otherwise, your DVR may not boot up.

After installation of the hard drive, the removable hard drive drawer must be locked securely with

the key, or the DVR may not recognize the hard drive. (For the troubleshooting approaches in this

case, please refer to item 28 of the “Troubleshooting Guide,” Chapter 4.)

The hard drive capacity varies according to the model number of your DVR. For information

regarding the specific hard drive capacity of your model, please refer to the printed materials

provided with your unit when it was purchased. Now all T3Com DVR’s have no limitations on

their HDD sizes.

The firmware used in T3 Community, Inc.’s DVR’s is not compatible with your computer’s

operating system (i.e. Windows). Therefore, you cannot directly read the hard drive removed

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from a T3Com DVR even if you install it in your computer properly unless you’ve installed a

support software program for this purpose in your computer. To solve such an inconvenient

situation, T3Com recently developed a support software program and provide it with the DVR..

T3Com DVR’s offer you the flexibility to choose between a faster recording frame-rate

(Maximum Rate: 30 frames per second) for more natural motion changes and a slower frame-rate

(Minimum Rate: 1 frame per second) for a longer period of recording. If you record using a

120GB hard drive (HDD), you will be able to record for up to six months using the slowest

frame-rate of one frame per second.(Refer to “Recording Time Table” in Appendix 2 to this

Manual.)

The default record mode settings for most T3Com DVR’s are “Each,” 30 frames per second and

normal video quality. If you select four cameras to record using a 120GB hard drive (HDD), you

will be able to record for about four to five days (at 30 frames per second). This is just a rough

estimation.

The default setting for cameras during the initial start-up of your DVR is OFF. You will see a

blue screen in quad mode with no image . Please refer to the “ Record Select” section of the

relevant User’s Guide.

When the DVR starts up, it enters into the default operational state, “View” mode. In this mode,

the DVR does not record and nor does it play the recorded streams. It just shows the current

images from each camera connected to the DVR.

There is an exception to entering into the “View” mode at start-up. If the power is turned off

while recording (i.e., power failure), the DVR will first enter into the “Power Recovery” mode

when power given again, recognize that it has been shut down, and then re-initiate its recording

process.

Chapter 3. Hardware and Software

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Installation

A. Hard Disk Drive Installation

STEP 1STEP 1 STEP 2STEP 2 STEP 3STEP 3

I. Pull out the hard drive

drawer from the front panel

of the DVR.

[Note] Some models have a

different HDD rack style

and position on the DVR.

However, the procedure is

the same.

II. Open the top cover of the

drawer.

III. Now, you are ready to

install the hard drive in the

hard drive drawer.

IV. Check up to verify the hard

drive’s jumper setting.

Important: The jumper setting

must be set to “MASTER”.

Check the jumper setting’s

diagram on your hard drive or

consult your hard drive manual

for instructions.

<Back of PC compatible ATA

IDE hard disk drive>

<IDE Connector>

<Jumper Pins >

<Power Connector>

V. Firmly connect the ribbon

cable (IDE cable) and power

cable to the hard drive interface

and carefully slide the hard

drive into place.

Power cable

Ribbon (IDE) cable

VI. Securely fit the hard drive

to the hard drive drawer (using

the supplied screws).

[Note] Some models DO NOT COME WITH A HARD DISK DRIVE.DO NOT COME WITH A HARD DISK DRIVE.

VII. Slide the cover back into

place and put the hard drive

drawer back into the hard

drive rack assembly fitted

VIII. Lock the hard drive

drawer by turning the key

clockwise.

IX. Turn on the power switch

on the rear panel.

The DVR will automatically

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inside the DVR.

The hard drive drawer should

be securely inside flush with

the face of the rack assembly

(where the lock is located).

[Unlocked Position]

Important: If you do not lock

the hard drive drawer

properly, the DVR may not

recognize the hard drive.

Now the DVR is locked and

ready to be powered on.

[Locked Position]

format the hard drive the first

time you turn it on.

You will see a green light on

the DVR front panel to the

right of the hard drive

drawer, which indicates that

the hard disk drive is now

powered on and running.

X. You are now ready to use

your DVR.

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For more information about the hard disk drive jumper settings, go to some of the major HDD

manufacturer’s links.

Maxtor (http://www.maxtor.com/en/documentation/installation_guides/ata_installation_guide.pdf)

Samsung (http://www.samsung.com/Products/HardDiskDrive/support/faqs/faqs_20021127_0000000045.htm)

Western Digital (http://support.wdc.com/techinfo/general/jumpers.asp)

Seagate (http://www.seagate.com/support/kb/disc/ref/jumper_settings.html)

IBM (http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=GSMH-3FCCKZ)

Hitachi (http://www.hgst.com/hdd/support/jumpers.htm)

Fujitsu (http://www.fujitsu.com/support/computing/storage/hdd/eol/dhdd/)

B. Connecting DVR to TV Set

(1) Video Input/Output Connection (For TV monitor screen display)

To display the DVR pictures, the DVR’s video output signals should be transferred to your TV set or monitor. Any TV set that has a “video input” terminal is suitable for displaying the pictures. The figure below shows the video signal line connection.

TV Monitor

VIDEO°IN

<”VIDEO IN” of TV> <RCA cable> <DVR Rear Panel>

Using an RCA cable, connect “VIDEO IN” of your TV to “VIDEO OUT” on your DVR rear

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VIDEO OUTVIDEO OUT

panel.

[Note] You need to buy an RCA cable separately for DVR-TV video connection.

(2) Audio Input/Output Connection (For TV speaker) – T3 Community, Inc.’s DVR

model only that has a LAN/Audio port.

TV Monitor

AUDIO°IN

<”AUDIO IN” of TV> <RCA cable> < DVR Rear Panel>

Using an RCA cable, connect “AUDIO IN” of your TV to “AUDIO OUT” of your DVR rear

panel.

[Note] You need to buy an RCA cable separately for DVR-TV audio connection.

C. Camera Installation

(1) For cameras that have no built-in microphones

If you’ve purchased T3Com DVR models together with cameras and a 60-foot cable, connect “VIDEO IN” or “CHANNEL IN” of your DVR to the cameras, using a 60-feet camera cable

included in the package, and plug in the camera power adapter.

<Connection Type 1 – For T3 Community, Inc.’s indoor/outdoor cameras or other brands that

come with a splitter cable>

<Camera> <60-foot Cable> <”VIDEO IN” of DVR>

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AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUT

[Note] Some DVR models don’t include cameras in the package. You can buy any

indoor/outdoor cameras of your preference at stores, or buy them through the arrangements

of T3 Community, Inc.

<Connection Type 2 - For cameras that have a direct video ouput hole on the rear >

<Camera Rear Panel>

<Video Out>

(2) For cameras that have a built-in microphone (Network Version Only)

If you’ve purchased a T3Com DVR model that has an audio recording capability such as “HT-

Remote-JN03-16” and you’d like to install cameras that have a built-in microphone, follow the

diagram below for installation.

[Note] You need to buy a T3Com’s network model and built-in microphone cameras for this

connection.

<Connection Type 1 – For a camera that comes with a video/audio splitter cable>

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<”VIDEO IN” of DVR>

<Camera>

<”VIDEO IN” of DVR>

<Power Adapter>

<Power Adapter>

<Power Adapter Jack>

<Connection type 2 – For a camera that has direct video/audio ouput holes on the rear>

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<VIDEO OUT><VIDEO OUT> <AUDIO OUT><AUDIO OUT><Camera>

<“AUDIO IN” of DVR>

<POWER ADAPTER JACK>

<Power Adapter>

<Camera Rear Panel>

<Camera>

<”AUDIO IN” of DVR>

<”VIDEO IN” of DVR>

(3) Using Terminal Blocks (Network Version only)

If you are an experienced surveillance system installer, you might know there is another way to

connect cameras to the DVR using a terminal block. One of the advantages of using this port is that

you can eliminate using a power adapter to supply electric power if the DVR itself can relay it.

Shown below is the simple diagram how to use this port.

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<Camera Terminal Block on DVR Rear Panel>

P (Power) or + (Plus Signal) **G (Ground) or - (Minus Signal)V (Video) A (Audio)

1. Sensor Type I (Normal-Close Sensor) 2. Sensor Type II (Normal-Open Sensor) 3. Sensor Type III (Normal-Open/Close Sensor)

[AC/DC Adapter]

COM N.O. (Normal-Open)

+

-

[Sensor Power Plug]

[AC/DC Adapter]

N.C.

N.O.+

-

COM

[Sensor Power Plug]

[DVR-Sensor Installation Diagram]

Sensor Terminal Block on DVR Rear Panel

N.C.(Normal-Close)

[Sensor Power Plug]

[AC/DC Adapter]

+

-

COM

Sensor Terminal Block on DVR Rear Panel

Sensor Terminal Block on DVR Rear Panel

<Camera>

[NOTE[NOTE]] FOR THIS TYPE OF DVR-CAMERA CONNECTION, YOU NEED TO BUY FOR THIS TYPE OF DVR-CAMERA CONNECTION, YOU NEED TO BUY

T3COMT3COM’’S NETWORK MODEL SUCH AS S NETWORK MODEL SUCH AS ““HT-REMOTE-JN03-16HT-REMOTE-JN03-16”” AND A CAMERA THAT AND A CAMERA THAT

HAS A TERMINAL BLOCKHAS A TERMINAL BLOCK

CAUTION: The power line may contain high voltage electricity.

Unplug the DVR and turn the power switch off before attaching the

camera cables/wires to the terminal block.

D. Sensor Installation

The DVR can connect up to 4 sensors (not included in the DVR package) to support built-in sensor function in up to four locations. There are two steps for sensor installation.(a) Connect the sensor signal lines to the signal input terminal.

(b) Connect the sensor power lines to the appropriate power source.

In general, there are three different types of sensors available at home electronic stores, where you can buy them. (1) Normal-Close (2) Normal-Open (3) Normal-Close & Open. Shown below is the brief diagram about how the each type of sensor is installed into your DVR. The procedure for sensor installation is also given in the following.

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< Terminal Block on the Rear>

[Note] * After you install sensor(s), the programmed recording mode must be set to “S”, if set as “T”, for the timeframe during which the DVR is recording . Consult the “Record Schedule” section of the User’s Guide.

* If your set is in “Quad”(“ALL” as in some versions) mode and each sensor monitors, all of the selected cameras will record even when any one of the sensors is triggered. However, if it is in “Each” mode and each sensor works, only the camera corresponding to the triggered sensor will record (i.e., sensor one corresponds to camera one).

* Contact an authorized dealer for information on purchase of the appropriate sensors for your needs and on their proper installation procedures.

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E. Alarm Installation

The DVR has an internal switch for sounding alarms. The switch is normally open, but when the sensor is triggered, the alarm is activated as well. The circuitry is as follows. (Some DVR models may have different rear panel looks from the drawing shown below. However, operation, functionality, and cable connection are the same).

[NOTE] Contact an authorized dealer for information on purchase of the appropriate alarms for

your needs and on their proper installation procedures.

There are two steps for alarm installation.

(a) Connect the alarm power lines to the alarm switch terminal.

(b) Connect the alarm power lines to the appropriate power source.

The following diagram shows how you install an alarm device into your DVR.

(+)

(-) GND

<Power Plug> <Power Adapter> <Alarm- not Included in the DVR package>

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<Alarm Port on DVR Rear Panel>RR

F. LAN-DVR Connection (Network Version Only)

Connect your DVR to a local area network(LAN) or the internet. See the diagram below to

make a LAN connection. For remote viewing from your computer, you must have a LAN

connection available at your place or internet access service.

[Note] These instructions are for T3Com’s network model only such as “HT-Remote-

JN03-16”. Suitable network routers and switches are available at electronics retail stores

outsourcing from Netgear, D-Link, or Linksys.

** YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRES A ** YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRES A DEDICATED STATIC IPDEDICATED STATIC IP

ADDRESSADDRESS FROM YOUR DSL PROVIDER AND PORT FORWARDING CAPABILITY FROM YOUR DSL PROVIDER AND PORT FORWARDING CAPABILITY

ON YOUR ROUTER.ON YOUR ROUTER.

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Use an Ethernet LAN Cable (not included in the package) for DVR-LAN connection.

YOUR COMPUTERYOUR COMPUTER

Network Router or Switch

LAN (RJ-45) Port on DVR Rear Panel

DSL Service Provider (AT&T, SBC, Yahoo,

Comcast)

Your Internet Connection

DSL MODEMDSL MODEM

G. Power ConnectionConnect the DVR power adapter to the adapter jack on the rear panel of the DVR unit.

[Note] Some DVR models do not have a power adapter jack and they have a power cable

undetachable from the DVR. In this case, you just fit the power plug into the wall outlet or

socket.

H. Network Software Installation

Please unscrew the cover and install the hard disk drive(s) if your recorder is not equipped

with a removable HDD mount.

Then install the software program in your computer. This program is provided in a CD as

part of the DVR package.

1) If you want to connect the network to your computer directly, do the following

routine.

First connect your DVR and PC with cross cable.

Key in "192.168.1.91" for IP under TCP/IP.

Input "192.168.1.254" for GATEWAY.

Key in "255.255.255.0" for SUBNET MASK.

Run the Viewer Program provided.

Click the connect button and key in "192.168.1.90" into the IP box.

Enter "111111" in the Password box and click "OK."

2) If you want to connect your DVR to the fixed IP, do as follows.

Press the MENU key of your DVR and move the cursor to Item "NETWORK

SETUP."

Then referring to the User's Guide, change the IP address,

SUBNET MASK, and GATEWAY matching your fixed IP.

Run the Viewer Program provided.

Click the connect button and key in the fixed IP digits into the IP box.

Enter "111111" in the Password box and click "OK.”.”

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Guide

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1. What kind of camera should I buy for this DVR?

Any BNC or RCA interface indoor/outdoor/infrared camera will work with the DVR. It

doesn’t matter whether it’s a color or black/white camera. However, web cameras that

require USB interface are not compatible with the DVR.

2. What kind of sensor device should I buy for sensor recording?

Any motion detection sensor will be compatible with our T3Com DVR.

3. What kind of alarm device should I buy for the DVR?

Most sound alarms are compatible with our T3Com DVR.

4. I can’t turn on the DVR.

Make sure that the power switch is on. If the power switch is on and you still can’t turn on

your DVR, make sure that the power cord is plugged in correctly and the green power light

on the DVR front panel is on.

5. I see nothing but a blue screen after I turn on the DVR.

Check the camera input and video output connection on the DVR rear panel. If you can’t find

any problem with these connections, check if the camera power cable is firmly connected.

6. I pushed the MENU button, but no menu directory appears.

Remember your DVR cannot receive any directions from you while it is working.

Accordingly, while your DVR is operating in the record mode, all other buttons on the front

panel are dead. You will see the red light below the “REC” button when the DVR is

recording. To end recording, press the “STOP” button. Now the Menu button will work.

7. I see an HDD error message on the screen.

If you see the error messages such as “Hard Disk Check Fail”, “HDD’ BUSY Error”, “HDD’

DRDY Error”, “HDD’ initial is Error”, first check if your hard drive rack is firmly locked. If

it still doesn’t help, pull out the existing hard disk drive and replace it with a new one.

8. I push the “REC” button but nothing seems to work.

Make sure that there are no slash ( -- ) signs on the “Record Schedule” Menu. If you see any

slash ( -- ) signs, change them to “T” signs using the “SEL” button. Or change them to “S”

signs if there are any sensors installed on your DVR and you prefer motion detective

recording.

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9. I turn on the DVR and no buttons work.

Check if the hard disk rack is firmly locked. You will see a green light on the DVR front

panel when your DVR is securely locked and switched on. Also, make sure the hard disk

drive jumper is set to “MASTER”. If there’s still no improvement, see if the two connectors

(power cable & IDE cable) from the hard disk drive to the DVR are correctly and firmly

connected.

10. I can’t make each channel to display in full screen.

Make sure that your record mode setting is “EACH.” If it’s in the “QUAD” mode, switch it

to the “EACH” mode using the MENU button.

11. I installed only one camera to channel 1 but channel 1 screen does not show

anything.

Under “RECORD SELECT” of the Main Menu, select 1.

12. Can I record everything 24 hours 7 days a week without stopping?

Yes. Under “RECORD SELECT” of the Main Menu, select “T” for all 0~24 timeframes.

13. Can I prevent other people from stopping the DVR in the “RECORD MODE”

while I am gone? Would creating a password do it?

Normally no. The only way to prevent it is to place the DVR in a room where nobody else

can enter.

14. Can I still record all the events while I review the previous recording?

No. Our DVR currently doesn’t support simultaneous recording while it is playing back.

15. How long is the warranty period?

One year after the date of purchase. We will gladly offer replacement for all defective units.

16. What is the correct jumper setting for using a single hard disk drive?

Single master without slave. Most of hard disk drives come with the jumper setting as a

master without slave, so you may not need to change the jumper setting after you’ve

purchased an HDD and install it into your DVR. Check the documentation that comes with

your hard drive.

17. Can I install two hard drives in the T3Com DVR?

Yes. As there is no limitation on HDD sizes with the T3Com DVR’s, however, our versions

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are usually provided as a single hard drive type equipped with a removable HDD drawer (or

mount) and its rack assembly fitted inside the set. For rare custom-made orders, we provide

DVR’s with two hard drives, one removable and another loaded inside the extra room.

T3Com does not produce any recorder compatible with an expandable hard drive bay

.

18. What is the limitation of the hard disk drive size that I can install in the DVR?

The hard drive capacity varies according to the model number of your DVR. Please refer to

the printed material about the hard drive capacity of your model. At present, T3Com’s

DVR’s do not have any limitations on HDD sizes.

19. How can I erase all the data on the hard disk drive?

Select “MASTER HDD FORMAT” or “SLAVE HDD FORMAT” under the “HARD

DRIVE SETUP” of the “MAIN MENU.”

20. Why do I need a password?

You may need a password to format your hard disk drive. The password is provided for

security of your valuable recorded data.

21. I forgot my password. What should I do?

Press the “Pause” button five times, and it will reset your DVR settings to factory default.

Accordingly, the password will be restored to factory default, i.e. 111111. Now you can

create a new password, a 6-digit combination of 1 ~ 4 numerals with repetition allowed.

When you create a new password, you can use the channel numbers, i.e., the channel 1

button being the same as the numeric number one (1), channel 2 as 2, channel 3 as 3, and

channel 4 as 4.

22. Can my desktop PC read the video data on a hard disk drive for the DVR?

Yes or no. Once you’ve installed the software program provided with the DVR set in your

computer, remove the HDD from the DVR and connect the disk drive with your PC. Then,

by just executing the software program, you can read the stored data on the DVR HDD

through your desktop PC located far away from your DVR set. Some of our old versions

already distributed, however, have no such function.

23. What happens if I install my PC hard disk drive into the DVR?

You can use a PC hard disk drive in the DVR once you formatted it DVR-wise. In other

words, all the old OS and data files stored on the hard disk drive have to be deleted.

24. What kind of hard disk drive should I purchase to make the DVR run?

Any PC compatible IDE, ATA hard disk drives will do.

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25. Does this DVR kit come with sensors, cameras, or hard disk drives?

Some models come with a hard disk drive and cameras. Some models don’t. Please check

the package content information on the DVR box. If the DVR unit that you’ve purchased

contains a digital video recording system only, then you need to buy accessories separately to

complete a digital video recording surveillance system. A single hard disk drive and a single

camera are minimum requirements to make a digital surveillance system work..

26. What is the capacity to record?

It depends on the installed hard disk drive storage size. In general, you can record up to 6

months with a 120 GB HDD or up to 15 months with 300 GB HDD when set at 1 frame per

second, the lowest quality setting. For more information about the recording capacity, see

“Recording Time Table” in Appendix 2 to this manual.

27. Does this DVR come with a remote controller either hardwire or wireless?

Yes or No. Some old models still in stock and motion detection versions of recent

development come with wireless remote controllers. But no more remote controllers are

available for the latest network versions .

28. What should I do if there should be any problems with the hard disk drive loaded in

my DVR?

1) Does the unit show a booting message on screen when switched on? If yes, press the

“REC” button and see if a message requesting HDD check appears on the monitor. If it

appears, power off your system completely.

1-1) Unlock the HDD mounting assembly, pull out the HDD rack from its mounting

assembly and push it back into the assembly until there is no room between the rear inner end

of the assembly and the rear end of the removable HDD rack (Very important : with the

handle of the rack flush with the face of the mounting assembly when locked with the key)

1-2) Lock the HDD mounting assembly securely as also instructed in its User's Guide and

switch on your DVR. If it works, fine.

1-3) If not, power off your system completely, replace the existing hard drive with a whole

new HDD, and test your system.

2) To the same question as 1) above, if your answer is no, i.e., black and dumb,

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2-1) Unscrew the top cover of the chassis and see if there are any disconnections between

the power board and the mounting assembly, and if any, connect them firmly again as meant.

2-2) Check also if there are any insecure cable connections between the rear part of the main

board and the vertical board inside the rear panel of the set.

2-3) If it still does not work with all the corrections conceivable shown above, power

off your system completely, , replace the existing hard drive with a whole new HDD, and

boot your system again.

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Appendix 1. Technical SpecificationsItemItem DescriptionDescription RemarksRemarks

Video Input FormatVideo Input Format NTSC / PALNTSC / PAL

Operating Operating SSystemystem RTOS in firmwareRTOS in firmware

Video Input ChannelsVideo Input Channels 4CH Composite4CH Composite

Video Output ChannelsVideo Output Channels 2Ch Composite2Ch Composite

Display Display FFrame-raterame-rateNTSCNTSC 120 frames/ sec120 frames/ sec 4 × 30 frames/ sec4 × 30 frames/ sec

PALPAL 100 frames/ sec100 frames/ sec 4 × 25 frames/ sec4 × 25 frames/ sec

Recording Recording FFrame-rame-

raterate

(Quad mode)(Quad mode)

NTSCNTSC Max 30 fps (Quad)Max 30 fps (Quad)

PALPAL Max 25 fps (Quad)Max 25 fps (Quad)

Recording Recording FFrameramess

(Each Mode)(Each Mode)

NTSCNTSC

Max 7.5 fps (EachMax 7.5 fps (Each

mode)mode)

Each mode = MAXEach mode = MAX

frameframess / number of / number of

video sourcevideo source

3030 frameframes /s/4s /s/4 (per (per

recording CH)recording CH)

PALPAL

Max 6.25 fps (EachMax 6.25 fps (Each

mode)mode)

Each mode = MAXEach mode = MAX

frameframess / number of / number of

video sourcevideo source

25 frame25 frames/s/4s/s/4 (per (per

recording CH)recording CH)

Recording Recording ScheduleScheduleContinuous, Manual,Continuous, Manual,

Event, ProgrammedEvent, Programmed

ResolutionResolution

DisplayDisplayNTSC : 720×480NTSC : 720×480

PAL : 720×576PAL : 720×576

RecordingRecording

NTSC :320×112,NTSC :320×112,

640×224640×224

PAL : 320×136,PAL : 320×136,

640×272640×272

Quad : 640×224(total)Quad : 640×224(total)

Each Channel : 640×224Each Channel : 640×224

Compression Compression FFormat ormat

(Each channel)(Each channel)

Modified MJPEGModified MJPEG

(12-20K bytes/ frame)(12-20K bytes/ frame)

Low : 12KB/ frameLow : 12KB/ frame

Normal : 15KB/ frameNormal : 15KB/ frame

High : 20KB/ frameHigh : 20KB/ frame

Appendix 2. Recording Time Table

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(Per 40GB of storage with the installation of 4 cameras)

CONDITIONCONDITION

30 FPS30 FPS 15 FPS15 FPS 7 FPS7 FPS 1 FPS1 FPSVIDEOVIDEO

SIGNALSIGNAL

RECORDRECORD

MODEMODE

VIDEOVIDEO

QUALITYQUALITY

　　* NTSC * NTSC

　　QUADQUAD

MODEMODE

HIGHHIGH 1818

HOURSHOURS

3636

HOURSHOURS

7272

HOURSHOURS

540 HOURS540 HOURS

(22 DAYS)(22 DAYS)

NORMALNORMAL 2424

HOURSHOURS

4848

HOURSHOURS

9696

HOURSHOURS

720 HOURS720 HOURS

(30 DAYS)(30 DAYS)

LOWLOW 2929

HOURSHOURS

5858

HOURSHOURS

116116

HOURSHOURS

870 HOURS870 HOURS

(36 DAYS)(36 DAYS)

　　EACHEACH

MODEMODE

HIGHHIGH 3232

HOURSHOURS

6464

HOURSHOURS

128128

HOURSHOURS

960 HOURS960 HOURS

(40 DAYS)(40 DAYS)

NORMALNORMAL 4545

HOURSHOURS

9090

HOURSHOURS

180180

HOURSHOURS

1,350 HOURS1,350 HOURS

(56 DAYS)(56 DAYS)

LOWLOW 5656

HOURSHOURS

112112

HOURSHOURS

224224

HOURSHOURS

1,680 HOURS1,680 HOURS

(70 DAYS)(70 DAYS)

* FRAME SIZE (ROUGH DATA SIZE)* FRAME SIZE (ROUGH DATA SIZE)

QUALITYQUALITY HIGHHIGH NORMALNORMAL LOWLOW

SIZESIZE 20 K BYTES /20 K BYTES /

FRAMEFRAME

15 K BYTES /15 K BYTES /

FRAMEFRAME

12 K BYTES /12 K BYTES /

FRAMEFRAME

The figures in the table above were estimated under ideal recording conditions

and may vary from your actual recording situation.

In the table above, multiply recording hours by 2 for an 80 GB HDD and by 3 for

a 120 GB HDD.

The NTSC signal mode is used for most of televisions produced in the U.S.

The complexity of the image and the amount of motion recorded greatly

influences the recording capacity of your hard drive (HDD). The higher the

frames per second and the higher the video quality setting, the lower your HDD

recording capacity will be. In the same manner, the lower the frames per second

setting and the lower the video quality setting, the higher your HDD recording

capacity will be.

Note that the lower frame-rate does not always mean a lower video quality. The

video quality essentially remains the same whether the frames per second

setting is set high or low. The difference in video quality between any two events

of video streams recorded in different video quality settings arises depending on

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which event of video streams are played back more closely to the speed at which

they were recorded. One frame per second is the same as taking a photo every

second.

There are several factors that influence the recording capacity of your hard drive

as shown below.

(a) The number of cameras used

(b) The recording mode – Quad vs. Each

(c) The number of frames recorded per second

(d) The video quality setting – High, Normal or Low

(e) The complexity of the images

(f) The number of colors in the video

(g) The amount of movements being recorded

(h) The compression rate

(i) Color cameras vs. black and white cameras

Product WarrantyT3 Community,T3 Community, In Inc.c. providesprovides a warranty of a warranty of one(1) year from the time of purchase forone(1) year from the time of purchase for

its DVR or VCR products. The hard disk drive sold together with the set follows itsits DVR or VCR products. The hard disk drive sold together with the set follows its

manufacturermanufacturer’’s rule.s rule.

Defective sets are all replaced with new sets or repaired and sent back to the buyers freeDefective sets are all replaced with new sets or repaired and sent back to the buyers free

of shipping charges.of shipping charges.

Contact Details:

For any questions about the products, orders, prices, or any other information, For any questions about the products, orders, prices, or any other information, pleaseplease

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use the following contact means.use the following contact means.

Company name: Company name: T3 Community,T3 Community, Inc Inc

Headquarters :Headquarters :

Room 105, Business Founders Incubator CenterRoom 105, Business Founders Incubator Center

Dongyang Technical College,Dongyang Technical College,

62-160 Gocheok-1Dong, Guro-Ku, Seoul 152-714, Korea62-160 Gocheok-1Dong, Guro-Ku, Seoul 152-714, Korea

Telephone : 82 2 2066 4185 Fax : 82 2 2066 4186Telephone : 82 2 2066 4185 Fax : 82 2 2066 4186

Factory :Factory :

Golden Ville 310, 724 Gojan-Dong, Danwon-Ku, Ansan City,Golden Ville 310, 724 Gojan-Dong, Danwon-Ku, Ansan City,

Kyunggi-Do, KoreaKyunggi-Do, Korea

Telephone : 82 31 486 2106 Fax : 82 31 405 4963Telephone : 82 31 486 2106 Fax : 82 31 405 4963

E-mail AddressE-mail Address :: PHILIPPHILIP @@ T3COM.CO.KRT3COM.CO.KR

Web Web SSite ite AAddress:ddress: http://http:// www.www. t3com.co.krt3com.co.kr

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