HRG4, HRG8, HRG16- Channel Performance DVRs

Getting Started Guide

Document 800-12006 – Rev A – 05/2012

This document describes the installation and operation procedures for the following Performance Series Honeywell
DVRs:
• HRG4 4-Channel DVR
• HRG8 8-Channel DVR
• HRG16 16-Channel DVR

This document is for system intergrators, installers, and end-user operators.

For more detailed information than is contained in this guide, refer to the User Guide, located on the software cd.

Cautions and Warnings

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
ACCOMPANY THIS UNIT.
PERSONNEL.

CAUTION Use only the supplied power supply.

Compliance

Information to the User: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformance

North America

The equipment supplied with this guide conforms to UL 60950-1 and CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1.

Europe

The manufacturer declares that the equipment supplied is compliant with the essential requirements of the EMC
directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC conforming to the requirements of standards EN 55022
for emissions, EN 55024 for immunity, and EN 60950-1 for electrical equipment safety.

Safety Instructions

BEFORE OPERATING OR INSTALLING THE UNIT, READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

AFTER INSTALLATION, retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference
1. HEED WARNINGS - Adhere to all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions.
2. INSTALLATION
• Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Installation and servicing should be performed only by qualified and experienced technicians to conform to
all local codes and to maintain your warranty.
• Do not install the unit in an extremely hot or humid location, or in a place subject to dust or mechanical
vibration. The unit is not designed to be waterproof. Exposure to rain or water may damage the unit.
• Any wall or ceiling mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use a
mounting kit approved or recommended by the manufacturer.
3. POWER SOURCES - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your facility, consult your product dealer or
local power company.
4. HEAT - Situate away from items that produce heat or are heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other products (including amplifiers).
5. WATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this unit near water or in an unprotected outdoor installation, or any area
classified as a wet location.
6. MOUNTING SYSTEM - Use only with a mounting system recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
product.
7. ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may result in
the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
8. ACCESSORIES - Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer.
9. CLEANING - Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
10. SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
11. REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

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Before you Begin Installation
Unpack everything. Ensure that the items received match those listed on the order form and packing slip. In addition
to your DVR and this Getting Started Guide, the packing box should include:
• an IR remote control
• a USB mouse
• a power adaptor
• a CD/DVD containing the software and the User Guide

Note Other peripheral hardware (owner supplied) will be required for your
installation (for example, Honeywell cameras, a VGA monitor, and appropriate
cabling). See... for more information.

Installing the DVR

When installing the DVR:

• Ensure there is ample room for audio and video cables.
• When installing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times than its diameter.
• Connect both the alarm and RS-485 cable.
• Allow at least 2cm (~0.75 in) of space between devices if rack mounted.
• Ensure the DVR is grounded.
• Ensure that the environmental temperature is within the range of -10 °C to 55 °C, 14°F to 131°F.
• Ensure that the environmental humidity is within the range of 10% to 90%.

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DVR Front Panels

HRG4

1 2 3 4 5 6

Position Button/Indicator Function

1 Status Indicators

POWER Turns green when the DVR is on.

STATUS Illuminates when the compound key switches to numeric/letter input mode.

Tx/Rx Flickers green when the network connection is functioning normally.

2 IR Receiver Sensor for IR Remote Controller.

3 Compound Buttons

1/MENU Enter number “1”; Access the main menu.

2/ABC/F1 Enter number “2” or letters “A”, “B”, “C”; The F1 button when used in a list field will
select all items on the list. In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light.

3/DEF/F2 Enter number “3” or letters “D”, “E”, “F”; The F2 button is used to cycle through tab
pages. It will also bring up the Channel & OSD Position settings.

4/GHI/ESC Enter number “4” or letters “G”, “H”, “I”; Exit and back to the previous menu.

5/JKL/EDIT Enter number “5” or letters “J”, “K”, “L”; Delete characters before cursor; Select the
checkbox and ON/OFF switch; Start/stop record clipping in playback.

6/MNO/PLAY Enter number “6” or letters “M”, “N”, “O”; Playback, for direct access to playback
interface.

7/PQRS/REC Enter number “7” or letters “P”, “Q”, “R”, “S”; Manual record, for direct access to
manual record interface; manually enable/disable record.

8/TUV/PTZ Enter number “8” or letters “T”, “U”, “V”; Access to PTZ control interface.

9/WXYZ/PREV Enter number “9” or letters “W”, “X”, “Y”, “Z”; Multi-camera display in live view.

0/A Enter number “0”; Switch between input methods (upper and lowercase alphabet,
symbols and numeric input).

4 SHIFT Switches the compound keys functions from inputting the numeric/letter values to
the functional controls.

5 Control Buttons Directional buttons: In menu mode, the direction buttons are used to navigate
between different fields and items and select setting parameters. In playback mode,
the Up and Down buttons are used to speed up and slow down record play, and the
Left and Right buttons are used to select the recording 30s forwards or backwards.
In Live View mode, these buttons can be used to cycle through channels.
Enter: The Enter button is used to confirm selection in the Menu mode; or used to
select checkbox fields and ON/OFF switch. In playback mode, it can be used to play
or pause the video. In single-frame play mode, pressing the Enter button advances
the video by a single frame. And in auto sequence live view mode, the buttons can
be used to pause / resume auto sequence.

6 USB Port Connection for a USB mouse or USB flash memory device.

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Position Button/Indicator Function

1 Status Indicators

POWER Turns green when the DVR is on.

STATUS Illuminates when the compound key switches to numeric/letter input mode.

Tx/Rx Flickers green when the network connection is functioning normally.

2 IR Receiver Sensor for IR Remote Controller.

3 Compound Buttons

1/MENU Enter number “1”; Access the main menu.

2/ABC/F1 Enter number “2” or letters “A”, “B”, “C”; The F1 button when used in a list field will
select all items on the list. In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light.

3/DEF/F2 Enter number “3” or letters “D”, “E”, “F”; The F2 button is used to cycle through tab
pages. It will also bring up the Channel & OSD Position settings.

4/GHI/ESC Enter number “4” or letters “G”, “H”, “I”; Exit and back to the previous menu.

5/JKL/EDIT Enter number “5” or letters “J”, “K”, “L”; Delete characters before cursor; Select the
checkbox and ON/OFF switch; Start/stop record clipping in playback.

6/MNO/PLAY Enter number “6” or letters “M”, “N”, “O”; Playback, for direct access to playback
interface.

7/PQRS/REC Enter number “7” or letters “P”, “Q”, “R”, “S”; Manual record, for direct access to
manual record interface; manually enable/disable record.

8/TUV/PTZ Enter number “8” or letters “T”, “U”, “V”; Access to PTZ control interface.

9/WXYZ/PREV Enter number “9” or letters “W”, “X”, “Y”, “Z”; Multi-camera display in live view.

0/A Enter number “0”; Switch between input methods (upper and lowercase alphabet,
symbols and numeric input).

4 SHIFT Switches the compound keys functions from inputting the numeric/letter values to
the functional controls.

5 Control Buttons Directional buttons: In menu mode, the direction buttons are used to navigate
between different fields and items and select setting parameters. In playback mode,
the Up and Down buttons are used to speed up and slow down record play, and the
Left and Right buttons are used to select the recording 30s forwards or backwards.
In Live View mode, these buttons can be used to cycle through channels.
Enter: The Enter button is used to confirm selection in the Menu mode; or used to
select checkbox fields and ON/OFF switch. In playback mode, it can be used to play
or pause the video. In single-frame play mode, pressing the Enter button advances
the video by a single frame. And in auto sequence live view mode, the buttons can
be used to pause / resume auto sequence.

6 USB Port Connection for a USB mouse or USB flash memory device.

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DVR Back Panels

HRG4

Position Button/Indicator Function

1 Video In BNC connectors for analog video input.

2 Video Out BNC connector for video output.

3 Audio In RCA connectors for analog audio input.

4 Line In RCA connector for audio input.

5 Audio Out RCA connector for audio output.

6 LAN Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).

7 VGA DB15 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.

8 USB Connector for USB devices.

9 RS-232 Port DB9 connector for RS232 devices.

Alarm In Connector for alarm input.

10 Alarm Out Connector for alarm output .

RS-485 Port Connector for RS-485 devices. T+, T- pins connect to PTZ.

11 Power Switch for turning On/Off the device.

12 12 V 12 V DC power supply.

13 GND Ground (needs to be connected when DVR starts up).

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HRG16

Position Button/Indicator Function

Main Video Out BNC connectors for analog video input.
1 Local Video Out BNC connectors for local video out

2 Video In BNC connectors for analog video input.

3 Audio In RCA connectors for analog audio input.

4 Line In RCA connector for audio input.

5 Audio Out RCA connector for audio output.

6 RS-232 Port DB9 connector for RS232 devices.

7 VGA DB15 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.

8 LAN Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).

9 USB Connector for USB devices.

10 RS-485 Port Connector for RS-485 devices. T+, T- pins connect to PTZ.

Alarm In Connector for alarm input.

11 Alarm Out Connector for alarm output .

12 12 V 12 V DC power supply.

13 Power Switch for turning On/Off the device.

14 GND Ground (needs to be connected when DVR starts up).

Connecting the DVR

Connecting to Alarm Inputs/Outputs

Connect the alarm inputs and outputs as shown below:
HRG4 model shown

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Connecting to an Non Open/Closed Relay

The alarm input requires an open/closed dry contact relay. If the input is not an open/closed dry contact relay, connect
as shown below:

Connecting Alarm Output Relays

The alarm output relay must be used with external DC loads only within a limit of 12 V DC/1 A.

Note The DVR Alarm-out relay does not support connection to an AC load. An
external relay is needed to isolate the AC loads from the DVR.

Connecting Alarm Devices to the DVR

1. Disconnect the pluggable block from the ALARM IN /ALARM OUT terminal block.
2. Loosen the stop screws from the pluggable block, insert the signal cables into the slots and then retighten the
stop screws. Ensure that the signal cables are securely fastened.
3. Reconnect the pluggable block to the terminal block.

Connecting RS-485 Devices to the DVR

1. Disconnect the pluggable block from the RS-485 terminal block.

Terminal block

Pluggable block

2. Loosen the stop screws from the pluggable block, insert the signal cables into the slots, and then retighten the
stop screws. Ensure signal cables are securely fastened.

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3. Reconnect the pluggable block to the terminal block.

Note Connect the pan/tilt receiver unit to the T+ and T- terminals on the DVR.

HDD Storage Calculation Chart

The following chart shows an estimation of storage space used based on recording at one channel for an hour at a
fixed bit rate.

Bit Rate Storage Bit Rate Storage

Used Used
96K 42M 512K 225M

128K 56M 640K 281M

160K 70M 768K 337M

192K 84M 896K 393M

224K 98M 1024K 450M

256K 112M 1280K 562M

320K 140M 1536K 675M

384K 168M 1792K 787M

448K 196M 2048K 900M

Note The supplied values for storage space used is just for reference. Storage space
used is estimated by formulas and may have some deviation from actual value.
Download the storage estimator found on the HRG Series DVR product web
page. Go to Products on the Honeywell Video Systems web site
(www.honeywellvideo.com).

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DVR Operation

Menu Structure

Starting Up and Shutting Down the DVR

Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to maintaining the life of your DVR.

Starting Up the DVR

1. Ensure the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY recommended that you use an
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) in conjunction with the unit.
2. Press the POWER switch on the rear panel. After the power has been started up, the POWER indicator on the
DVR will light green.

Shutting Down the DVR

1. Enter the Shutdown menu by clicking on Menu  ShutDown.

2. Click ShutDown.
3. Click Yes in the pop-up window to confirm that you want to shut down the DVR.

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Setting Up the DVR with the Setup Wizard

By default, the Setup Wizard will start after the DVR has loaded. The Setup Wizard will walk you through some of the
more important settings of your DVR. If you do not wish to use the Setup Wizard at this time, click the Cancel button.
You can also choose to use the Setup Wizard at a later time by leaving the Start Wizard when DVR starts? checkbox
checked.

Using the Setup Wizard for Initial Setup

1. Click the Next button on the Wizard window. This will take you to the User Permission window.
2. Navigate to the Admin Password input field. Enter the admin password into the Admin Password input field. By
default, the password is 12345.
3. Check the New Admin Password checkbox to change the admin password. Enter the new password and
confirm the password in the given fields.

4. Click Next. The HDD Management window opens.

5. Click Enter to start HDD management.

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6. If a new HDD was recently installed, select the HDD from the list to initialize it. Initializing the HDD will format and
remove all data from it.

7. Click OK after the HDD has been initialized. You will return to the Setup Wizard.
8. Click Next. The Record Settings window opens.

9. Click Enter to enter the Record Settings window.

10. Select the Schedule tab.

11. Click Edit. A new recording schedule opens.

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12. Check both the Enable Schedule and All Day boxes. This enables the recording schedule and allows it to
record continuously all day.
13. Click OK to return to the Schedule tab.

Note To copy the schedule to a different channel, select the channel or all under
Copy To, then click Copy.

14. Click Next. The Network Settings window opens.

15. Click Enter to configure the network settings. The Network Settings window opens.

16. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.

17. Click OK to return to the Setup Wizard.
18. Click Done if you are satisfied with all of the settings you have entered. This finishes the setup procedure and
closes the Setup Wizard.

This completes this initial setup process. Continue to Setting the Date and Time.

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Setting the Date and Time
It is extremely important to setup the system date and time to accurately timestamp recordings and events.
1. Click Menu Settings  General to enter the General Settings menu.

2. Enter the correct date and time in the System Time field.
3. Click Apply to save the changes.

Live View

Live View Icons

Some icons are provided on screen in Live View mode to indicate different camera status.

Icon What it indicates

Main output

Auxiliary output

Event Alarm Indicates video loss, video tampering, motion detection or

relay alarm.

Record Indicates the current channel is recording. The recording may

have been started manually, from a schedule, and/or triggered from
motion or alarm.

Event Alarm and Record

Controlling PTZ Cameras

Settings for a PTZ camera must be configured before it is used. Before proceeding, verify that the PTZ and RS-485 of
the DVR are connected properly.

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Configuring PTZ Settings

1. Click Menu  Settings  PTZ to enter the PTZ Settings menu.

2. Select, next to the Camera label, the channel where the PTZ camera is installed.
3. Configure the settings for baud rate, date bit, stop bit, parity, flow control, PTZ protocol and address.
4. Click OK to save the changes and exit the PTZ Settings window.

Controlling PTZ Cameras with the PTZ Control Panel

The PTZ control panel in the live view window provides a series of PTZ control buttons, as shown in the following figure:
Control Action
Call Preset Call a PTZ preset.

Call Patrol Call a PTZ patrol.

Call Pattern Call a PTZ pattern.

Preset Settings Enter the PTZ preset configuration menu.

Patrol Settings Enter the PTZ patrol configuration menu.

Pattern Settings Enter the PTZ pattern configuration menu.

PTZ Menu Enter the PTZ menu.

PTZ Settings Enter the PTZ Settings menu.

Controlling PTZ Cameras with the Live View Menu

# Control Action
2
1 Directional Controls the movements and directions of the 3
Pad/Auto-scan PTZ. The center button is also used to start 1
Buttons auto-scan of PTZ.
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2 Zoom Used to zoom in and out with the PTZ.

3 Focus Used to adjust the focus of the PTZ.

4 Iris Used to open or close the iris of the PTZ. 5 6 7 8 9

5 Speed Adjusts the movement speed of the PTZ.

6 Light Turns the PTZ light (if applicable) on and off.

7 Wiper Turns the PTZ wiper (if applicable) on and off.

8 Zoom In Instantly zooms PTZ in.

9 Center Centers PTZ. Camera: Select a PTZ camera.

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Playback

Playback of Recorded Video

To play back files from a general search:

1. Click MenuVideo Search to enter the Video Search menu.
2. Select the General tab, then set the search parameters by selecting cameras to search, a video/file type, and the
start and end times.

3. Click Play to start playback of all the files that met the specified search criteria.
– OR –
Click Search to bring up a list of search results. From this list of search results, you can select a file to play back,
and then click Play to enter synchronous playback cameras selection.

Recorded video will automatically play back in the Playback interface (above).

Playback in Live View

You can also instantly playback from a channel while watching a Live View. The playback will be of recordings from
the past 5 minutes. You can use the USB mouse or the DVR front panel controls or the remote control for playback.

Using a Mouse for Playback

• Right-click the mouse on the desired channel, then select the Playback button.

Recordings from the selected channel will start playing back in the Playback interface. An Attention message will
appear if there are no recordings found from the previous 5 minutes. You may also press the Play button to view the
day's recording for the selected channel.

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You can also select additional channels for playback from the channel list on the right hand side of the Playback
interface.

Using the Front Panel/Remote Controls

1. Press the Play button. The Playback interface opens.
2. Use the front panel or the remote to enter the channel for which you would like to view recordings.
For the remote control, press SHIFT. The STATUS light turns green. Then press the number buttons to select a
channel.

Playback of recorded video begins.

Playing Video from the System Log

1. Click MenuMaintenanceLog Search to enter the Log Search menu.

2. Select Information from the Major Type drop-down menu.

3. Select Start Record or End Record from the ‘ drop-down menu.
4. Select a Start and End time.
5. Click Search.
A list of search results displays.
6. Select a video log for playback, then click Play.
The recording begins to play in the Playback interface.

Backing Up
Recorded files can be backed up to various devices, such as USB flash drives, USB HDDs or a DVD writer.
1. Click MenuVideo Export to enter the Record Backup menu.

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2. Select the desired search parameters to find files for export.
3. Click Export. The Record Backup menu opens.

4. Select the files to export. You can also click the Play button to verify that these files are indeed the ones you
would like to export.
The size of the currently selected file displays in the lower-left corner of the window.
5. Click Next to enter the Export menu.

6. Select a storage device for exporting from the drop-down list (USB Flash Drive, USB HDD, or DVD Writer).
If the backup device is not recognized:
• Click Refresh.
• Reconnect the device.
• Check with the vendor for compatibility.

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7. Click Start to begin the backup process. A window appears showing the backup progress.

Confirming that the Export was Successful

When the backup process is complete, you can select the files from your device and click the Play button to verify that
they have been exported successfully.

Note The Video Player software is automatically copied onto the device to which the
recorded files were exported.

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