ZMODO Funlux, Manual Manual

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Page 3: ... Panel 2 9 Mouse 2 10 First time Setup 3 1 3 3 1 DVR Installation 3 1 HDD Installation 3 1 Connecting your DVR 3 5 Connecting the Display 3 6 Connecting Video Audio using BNC cables 3 6 Connecting an External Alarm 3 8 3 2 Camera Installation 3 8 Connecting the cameras to the DVR 3 9 Connecting a PTZ Camera 3 10 Mounting the Camera 3 10 3 3 DVR First Time Startup 3 11 Startup Guide Explained 3 12 ...

Page 4: ...agement 4 13 4 2 Camera Controls 4 19 Image Setting 4 19 Zoom 4 20 Snapshot 4 21 Playback 4 22 PTZ Control 4 23 4 3 Remote viewing Setup 4 25 4 4 Updating your DVR 4 30 From your Mobile Device via Zsight 4 30 From your DVR via USB 4 30 Support 5 31 5 5 1 Troubleshooting 5 31 5 2 Warranty RMA 5 33 5 3 Funlux Support 5 37 ...

Page 5: ...ns important information prior to reading the manual and installing the system It overviews the manual purpose and conventions to aid in installation and covers minimum system requirements to ensure successful setup and use It is essential that you read this chapter before reading the manual and installing the system Chapter 2 Product Introduction This chapter describes the package contents and ov...

Page 6: ... to this chapter before calling technical support Manual Conventions This manual uses several symbols typographies and abbreviations that carry specific definitions In order to properly follow instructions please familiarize yourself with the following conventions Text Text enclosed in square brackets indicates a menu or an item to select IMPORTANT Denotes information or instructions that you MUST...

Page 7: ...t install the DVR near any heat sources and avoid direct sunlight Make sure there is good air circulation where the DVR is installed Install the DVR in a stable environment Handle the DVR carefully and avoid collisions and strong falls 1 3 Minimum Requirements Minimum requirements must be met for full and proper functionality of the DVR Compatible display with corresponding cables Please see 2 3 C...

Page 8: ...ng options make your DVR available and accessible anywhere at anytime Using next generation plug and play technology and a revolutionized user interface this system delivers a revolutionarily user friendly experience that is accessible to anybody Achieving security and peace of mind has never been easier We provide top products at low prices with setup procedures that anybody can follow Our goal i...

Page 9: ...20 frames sec NTSC 20 frames sec PAL HD1 20 frames sec NTSC 20 frames sec PAL CIF 30 frames sec NTSC 25 frames sec PAL Audio Input 8 channel RCA Output 1 channel BNC Compression G 711 Storage Reviewing Playback Up to 4 channels simultaneously Functions Fast forward Rewind Slow play Digital Zoom Record Modes Continuous Basic or Intelligent Scheduled HDD Support 1 SATA 3 5 up to 2TB Backup External ...

Page 10: ... Language Support 11 languages 2 3 Compatibility This DVR is compatible with all Funlux BNC surveillance cameras Cameras can be purchased at http www cctvhotdeals com When purchasing cameras we recommend that you check under the specifications to make sure that the video output type is BNC IP Network cameras will not be compatible with this system This DVR also supports and is compatible with thre...

Page 11: ...procedures please make sure that your package includes the following contents 8 Channel Security DVR ZMD DX SAN8 USB Mouse 12V 3A Power Adapter Quick Installation Guide Case Screws not pictured Pre Installed HDD Included only in systems purchased specifically with an included HDD ...

Page 12: ...g and optimizes storage by increasing recording quality when a critical event occurs Multitasking Users can view record playback backup live view and remotely access the DVR simultaneously from multiple devices Instant Notification Alarm System Receive instant email alerts and push notifications with snapshots to your mobile device when motion is detected an alarm is triggered or video loss occurs...

Page 13: ...Product Introduction 2 9 Rear Panel ...

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Page 15: ...Western Digital Caviar Green AV GP hard drives or Seagate Pipeline hard drives that are specifically engineered for use in security camera environments We also suggest that you make your purchase from an official reseller such as Newegg com Tiger Direct and Best Buy to ensure the quality of the HDD For the following HDD installation instructions you will need 1 Your DVR system 2 A SATA Hard Drive ...

Page 16: ...me Setup 3 2 1 Make sure your DVR is unplugged from its power source and slide the top panel off of the DVR 2 Connect the SATA power and data cables from the DVR to the corresponding ports on your HDD as shown ...

Page 17: ...ed as shown IMPORTANT Make sure that the cables do not come into contact with the cooling fan 4 Holding the hard drive and the DVR gently turn it over and line up the holes on the hard drive with the holes on the DVR Using a Phillips screwdriver screw the provided screws into the holes ...

Page 18: ... holes on the back panel and the two holes on the sides 6 When you power on your system you will see a popup asking you to format your HDD Press OK and wait 5 10 minutes NOTE If you do not see this popup please manually format your HDD by going to the Disk Drive Info page for more instructions please refer to 4 1 Main Menu Detailed ...

Page 19: ...tailed instruction please refer to 3 2 Camera Installation 2 Connect your display to the appropriate display input For detailed instruction please refer to 3 1 DVR Installation Connecting the Display 3 Connect your system to a nearby power outlet with the provided power adapter as shown 4 Connect your USB mouse to the corresponding input as shown 5 Connect your DVR system to your wireless router w...

Page 20: ...equipment please identify the type of connection that you will be using For HDMI connections we recommend that you use one of the following brands Phillips LG or Samsung 3 Connect to the corresponding port Connect one end of the cable to the corresponding port on the display and the other end to the corresponding port in the rear panel of the DVR Connecting Video Audio using BNC cables BNC connect...

Page 21: ... slots Line up the slots with the protrusions as shown in the picture below 2 Push the connector in and twist until the connection is secure as shown 3 If you are making a video connection plug in the RCA male end of the cable to the yellow composite port on your display If you are making an audio connection plug in the RCA male end of the cable to either the white or red ports on your monitor ...

Page 22: ...ith your finger nail or pen in order to open the spring loaded connection 2 With the orange tab pushed in insert the bare wire from your alarm about 1 8 1 4 inches into the port 3 Let go of the orange tab and the port should clamp onto the cable Give the wire a light tug to ensure that it is securely clamped 3 2 Camera Installation This DVR system is compatible with all Funlux analog video cameras...

Page 23: ... two separate connectors on each end One of the connectors is for the power and the other is for video Connect the male power and video BNC end of the cables to the female power and video BNC connectors on the camera Refer to 1b on the diagram for reference 3 Connect the cameras to the DVR Connect the male BNC connector at the end of the cable that is not connected to the camera to the desired cha...

Page 24: ...nting your cameras The following steps provide instructions to mount the camera on a drywall Your installation may vary depending on the specific camera purchased You will need 1 Surveillance Camera not provided 2 Mounting Bracket not provided 3 Screws with matching anchor screws not provided 4 Power drill not provided 1 Choose a location Find a suitable location to mount your IP camera 2 Mark scr...

Page 25: ...tion To adjust the camera position loosen the nob on the bracket by turning it counterclockwise and adjust the camera accordingly When the desired camera position is achieved tighten the nob by turning it clockwise 3 3 DVR First Time Startup Power on your DVR and double click anywhere on the screen On the login screen a Startup Wizard will appear to help you quickly setup your DVR Please follow th...

Page 26: ...system will automatically set the date and time settings through the internet connection If you do not enable this you will need to manually input the date and time in the corresponding forms Name phone email This information is added to the default administrator account of your DVR system ...

Page 27: ...fault it will be set to the 9 channel view with the live video streams from all eight camera feeds To access the new quick menu move your cursor to the bottom of the screen using your mouse or press the menu button on your remote The quick menu includes the following options Main Menu Use the main menu to access all of the full features of the DVR Refer to 4 1 Main Menu Detailed for more informati...

Page 28: ...iew For further live video viewing options refer to 4 1 Main Menu Detailed Video Settings Quad View Select four channels 1 4 or 5 8 to view simultaneously 8 Channel View Quickly toggle the viewing mode to eight simultaneous channel feeds Playback Review and backup surveillance footage from this menu Refer to 4 2 Camera Controls for more details Screenshot Gallery View and backup saved screenshots ...

Page 29: ...neral Settings menu to manage accounts change the date time view the system events log view hard disk information change PTZ settings view and upgrade your firmware and restore your device to factory settings Account Management This DVR supports multiple user profiles with different permissions which allow you to share video surveillance without worrying about unpermitted tampering with the system...

Page 30: ...ing your user accounts by simply highlighting a user account from the menu and selecting a function to perform Date Language Use this menu to change the date time settings and the language settings of your DVR NTP Enabling the Network Time Protocol NTP allows the system to automatically set the date and time of your system This requires an internet connection Language Choose a different language f...

Page 31: ...vated motion sensors activated alarms etc Use this menu to review the system log of all event notifications Series Numbers the events in sequence Type Describes the type of notification Alarm System Start Time The time when the event occurred Event Gives detailed description of the notification e g Mo Motion 02 motion captured on channel 2 alarm type of notification ...

Page 32: ...city the DVR will either stop recording or overwrite the older playback files The overwrite feature is generally recommended Refresh Update the HDD information shown on the page Total Space The total available storage space on the HDD in the DVR Free Space The amount of storage space left on the HDD in the DVR Format In order to format a drive select it from the menu and press Format The system wi...

Page 33: ... device Refer to your camera s manual for specific instructions on changing the address Baud Rate Refers to the frequency of communications this must match the camera s baud rate Data Bit This is typically set at 8 Stop Bit This is typically set at 1 Parity This is typically set at No In order to configure your PTZ camera you will need to refer to the manual provided with your PTZ camera for the c...

Page 34: ... startup guide to appear refer to 3 3 DVR First time Startup The startup guide will appear the next time the system is powered on Please refer to the following instructions to upgrade the firmware from the system required a USB drive 1 Download the updated firmware from the website on your computer 2 Place the file onto the root directory of a USB drive 3 Connect the USB drive to the USB port on y...

Page 35: ...r our users This page provides links to some of our resources that will help guide you to a maximal experience of our products Use a QR code scanner on your mobile device and scan the QR codes to access the websites or manually input the URL s provided ...

Page 36: ...page otherwise all changes will be lost Channel Name You may set a name to describe the camera feed on your DVR For example if you have set up a camera in the front yard on channel 1 you could name it Front Yard Display When selected the DVR will display the channel name on the corresponding channel Enable Auto Sequence Selecting this option will activate sequential viewing In sequential viewing t...

Page 37: ... that are connected to the DVR remotely devices that are connected through 3G 4G or a different internet connection than the DVR Video Quality Change the overall quality of the video Increasing the quality also increases the bandwidth used Frame Rate FPS This changes the number of pictures frames per second that make up the video stream The higher this value the smoother and better the video quali...

Page 38: ...ou must first select the channel to edit and select the draw tool Select an area by clicking and dragging down and to the right with your cursor A gray box will appear Remove selected areas by selecting the eraser tool and clicking on the selected area After you are done press Save and proceed to other channels or return to the home screen ...

Page 39: ...are an advanced user we do not recommend that you change these settings These definitions are not sufficient for manual networking and configuration Web Port This designates the port used when accessing the DVR through a web browser Video Port This designates the port that the video feed is transmitted over Mobile Port This designates the port used when accessing the DVR through a smart phone or m...

Page 40: ...set up a DDNS Dynamic DNS Server for remote surveillance please refer to the knowledge base for full instructions UPNP UPNP Universal Plug and Play is a protocol used to establish network connectivity and interaction between devices Enabling this feature will allow easier network connectivity ...

Page 41: ... will automatically mark recordings that are triggered by critical events motion detection and alarms in the playback menu Use this menu to define critical events and best optimize recording and storage on the system Schedule Recording The system has two recording modes and a fully customizable recording schedule for each camera channel Recording modes The basic recording profile will record conti...

Page 42: ...during the highlighted time periods Edit a channel s recording schedule by selecting the appropriate camera under Channel Then Deselect and reselect squares by left clicking and dragging the cursor across the schedule NOTE Selecting one of the channels in the bottom panel will apply schedule changes to the highlighted channel immediately In order to see the current recording schedule for a specifi...

Page 43: ... the sensitivity of the motion detection with the Sensitivity drop down menu 4 Define how the system responds when motion is detected There are four different responses that the system can take when motion is detected NOTE The system will automatically record video when motion is detected a Alarm Sounding Buzzer The DVR s built in buzzer will sound b Snapshot The DVR will take a snapshot and send ...

Page 44: ...o selecting another channel all changes will be lost You may also restore setting defaults by pressing Default External Alarm The DVR supports up to four external alarm inputs and one external alarm output External alarm inputs may include but are not limited to motion detectors trip wires door sensors etc External alarm outputs may include but are not limited to sirens visual alarms silent alarms...

Page 45: ... a Buzzer The DVR s built in buzzer will sound b Alarm Output The DVR will activate any external alarms that have been connected to the back panel see 3 1 DVR Installation Connecting an External Alarm c Alarm Duration will adjust how long both the buzzer and the alarm output will sound after motion is detected d Send E mail The DVR will send an email notification The DVR comes with predefined serv...

Page 46: ...oss response for that channel 2 Define how the system responds when video is lost There are four possible responses when video is lost Choose an option by selecting the box next to it a Send E mail The DVR will send an email notification The DVR comes with predefined server settings for common service providers however you may need to specify your own settings if your provider is not included Choo...

Page 47: ...put will sound after motion is detected 4 2 Camera Controls When on the home screen you can access the DVR s camera controls by double clicking on the desired channel feed and a blue menu will appear as shown The icons represent the six control features mute image setting zoom snapshot playback and PTZ Image Setting This will adjust the image settings of the camera from the DVR NOTE This will affe...

Page 48: ...both functions Adjust the brightness settings of the camera Adjust the color saturation of the camera Adjust the contrast settings of the camera Zoom Selecting this will bring you into the zoom in mode Use the scroll wheel to zoom in and out and click on areas of the screen in the bottom right corner to select viewing areas Right click to exit out of the view ...

Page 49: ...a snapshot at any time in order to do so click once on the Snapshot button in the camera functions bar A thumbnail will appear on the bottom left of your screen Access the snapshots gallery in the quick menu see 3 4 Home Screen Introduction ...

Page 50: ... of your recording on the right panel under Channel When you select a channel it will be highlighted in blue 2 Select the month and year on the calendar in the right panel The days that are highlighted in blue will have recordings available Select one of the days 3 Use the Playback Controls to playback video ...

Page 51: ...he camera in the direction of the arrow Start the PTZ patrolling function the camera will automatically patrol a certain movement path Adjust the camera focus Adjust the lens aperture to optimize the image in specific lighting conditions Zoom in or out Begins automatic horizontal or vertical panning Adjust the movement speed of the camera ...

Page 52: ...ht panel under Channel When you select a channel it will be highlighted in blue 2 Once a channel is selected select a month and year on the calendar The days that are highlighted in blue will have available recordings Select one of the days 3 Under Event choose which type of recording that you want to search for You can choose normal alarm triggered or motion triggered recordings only or you can c...

Page 53: ...lutionary user friendly setup we have eliminated the need for complex port forwarding procedures and other networking hassles Our product servers will automatically authenticate and configure your hardware for remote viewing The following instructions will guide you through the remote viewing setup Minimum Requirements Android or iOS mobile device with wireless 3G 4G internet connection Zsight App...

Page 54: ...our mobile device is connected to the internet through the same wireless router as your DVR 3 Open the Zsight app on your mobile device and create a Zsight account If this is your first time using Zsight you will need to create a new account Do so by selecting the Sign Up option If you already have an account press Log In and enter your login information ...

Page 55: ...pper right hand corner to open the Add Device menu 5 Add your DVR by scanning the QR code found in step 1 Select the Scan QR Code option as shown in the image and a QR code scanner will open Locate the QR code sticker found in step 1 point your camera at the QR code and hold it steadily until it successfully scans ...

Page 56: ...ted to name your device Choose any unique name for your device to distinguish it in your device list 7 Select your system from the device list to view the live video stream Go back to the Device List section and select your device from the list Make sure that a live video stream from your DVR appears ...

Page 57: ...or remote viewing capabilities 9 Your device is now activated for remote surveillance You will now be able to view your DVR on any Android or iOS device with internet connection In order to do so simply download the Zsight app on the desired device and log in to your account from step 1 You can also share your device with anyone with a Zsight user account by accessing the settings menu for your de...

Page 58: ...eck the Device Update section towards the bottom of the menu If it says that an update is available press on it and the device will automatically update Please wait 5 10 minutes for the process to complete From your DVR via USB Please refer to the following instructions to upgrade the firmware from the system required a USB drive 1 Download the updated firmware from the website on your computer 2 ...

Page 59: ...power coming from the outlet by plugging in another device to the outlet If there is no power please try another outlet or power source Hard drive is not detected by the system Hard drive cables may not be properly connected Remove the cover and check that the SATA power and data cables are properly connected to the logic board and the hard drive Your hard drive may not be compatible with the syst...

Page 60: ...ot add the device to my Zsight account The device is already tethered to a preexisting Zsight account For security purposes our Zsight servers restrict each device to one linked Zsight account It is possible that your device is currently linked to another account Please email support zmodo com providing your Device ID and we will promptly resolve the issue My camera can t zoom in The camera does n...

Page 61: ...ing requirements are met To avoid any delay or denial of processing your return please verify the product you are returning meets the guidelines below and qualifies for return If a non conforming product is accepted for return Funlux reserves the right to charge a restocking fee up to 15 at Funlux s sole discretion Return processing may take up to 5 business days from the time your product is rece...

Page 62: ...rier service we used to ship your order In the event that your order arrived damaged or incomplete due to external damage please keep all interior and exterior packaging as this is needed when we file the shipping claim Missing Parts Procedure for International Customers In the event that an order is shipped to an international location and that order is either incomplete or including any incorrec...

Page 63: ...to send your product s back for a refund Most vendors who offer Funlux products will offer a 30 day refund option however this is subject to the specific policy of the sales vendor that the product s were purchased from Please refer to the return policy of the original store or vendor that you purchased your Funlux products from for specific return policy information Upgrade or Exchange Procedure ...

Page 64: ...rranty excludes 3rd party software connected equipment or stored data In the event of a claim Funlux s sole obligation shall be to replace our product with its equivalent or the best possible substitute Under no circumstances shall Funlux be liable in any way to the user for damages including any lost profits lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of or in...

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