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1 USER GUIDE FOR NETmc MARINE Four264 DVR Rev. 2 Firmware August 2016 NETmc Marine Four264 Manual-Rev.1 August of 16

2 Contents 1. Introduction Hardware Description and Connections Front of the unit Back of the unit Set-up Recording Software Settings File Save Setup Full Screen Integrated Overlay Option How to contact NETmc Marine Support Technical Specifications NETmc Marine Ltd New Deer, Turriff Aberdeenshire AB53 6TL TEL FAX support@netmcmarine.co.uk NETmc Marine Four264 Manual-Rev.1 August of 16

3 1. Introduction The NETmc Marine Four264 is our latest entry level digital video recorder. Based on our proven X-Ops technology, the Four264 is easy to use and has the ability to record directly to removable storage devices or to a network location. The user interface is simple and intuitive, and allows the user to take still images without interfering with the main video recording files. Data can be overlaid on the video via the video overlay option. Housed in a 1U 19" rack, the Four264 has the same footprint as its predecessor, the 73fifty DVR. The Four264 records in MPEG4 format, which generates smaller video files than the MPEG2 format of the 73fifty. With video and audio pass through, the Four264 has all the features required of a DVR, designed around a simple to use user interface. 2. Hardware Description and Connections 2.1 Front of the unit USB 2.0 socket HDD activity LED Power LED PC reset Button Power-On Button NETmc Marine Four264 Manual-Rev.1 August of 16

4 2.2 Back of the unit 2x USB 3.0 sockets 2 serial ports LAN connection to external storage + remote control commands Internal network connector do not remove Mains power cable socket Connections for monitor choice of 3 types (HDMI, DVI-D, analogue VGA) Line in to PC Line out / headphones Mic. in to PC Video Input and pass through outputs 4x USB 2.0 sockets (2 required for keyboard / mouse NETmc Marine Four264 Manual-Rev.1 August of 16

5 3. Set-up It is important to plug in all video connections before switching on the Four264 DVR. THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED. 1. Mount the Four264 in a suitable rack mount system. 2. Connect the power supply. Note: this unit must be earthed. Note (2): we highly recommend connection to a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) to prevent data loss. 3. Connect keyboard / mouse / monitor 4. Connect video / audio signals. 5. Power up the unit 6. Launch Four264 software from desktop icon. 7. Live video images should be displayed on screen. NETmc Marine Four264 Manual-Rev.1 August of 16

4. Recording A shortcut on the desktop will launch the software which controls the Four264 Once the program has started, the operation controls are displayed.

6 4. Recording A shortcut on the desktop will launch the software which controls the Four264 Once the program has started, the operation controls are displayed. From here the user can start and stop recording, take still images (snapshots) and/ or video clips and enter the set-up screen. Start Recording Stop Recording Take Snapshot / Still Image Grab Enter Setup Drive Capacity Indicator Time Encoded This Session Recording Status Indicator NETmc Marine Four264 Manual-Rev.1 August of 16

Drive Capacity Note that this display changes colour according to how much disk space is free: The display is: Green if more than 25% of the disk is free.

7 Drive Capacity Note that this display changes colour according to how much disk space is free: The display is: Green if more than 25% of the disk is free. Orange if between 10% and 25% of the disk is free Red if less than 10% of the disk is free. To start the recording, simply click on the RECORD button. When recording has started, the status indicator changes to REC instead of IDLE, the REC button will become depressed and the minute counter will start to increment. The image on the screen shows the video signal that is being input to the Four264. Once the desired footage has been recorded, simply click on the STOP button to end recording. At any point during the recording or preview, the image on the screen can be saved as a jpg file by clicking the STILL button. To resume logging, simply click the RECORD button again. The system will automatically create a new file, automatically named as per the configuration in the SETUP page. NETmc Marine Four264 Manual-Rev.1 August of 16

8 5. Software Settings Click on the Setup icon to access the set-up page. In the set-up page the user can select: - video quality (by experiment / customer specification) - location of where files are to be saved - what the file names prefix should be saved as. ALWAYS remember to apply or the changes won t be saved. NETmc Marine Four264 Manual-Rev.1 August of 16

9 6. File Save Setup 1. Location the video will be saved to. 2. Name of the video when it is saved. 3. Location the video stills/grabs will be saved to. 4. Name of the video still/grabs when they are saved. 5. Clicking this button will open a Browse For Folder window which will allow the user to select a file save location for recorded video. 6. Clicking this button will open a Browse For Folder window which will allow the user to select a file save location for still/grabs. 7. Ticking these boxes will add time/date to the file name. It is strongly recommended to do this as it ensures that all files will have unique names. Example file save path: V:\Video\LiveVideo\GRABS\Client\FW1\Flange NETmc Marine Four264 Manual-Rev.1 August of 16

floating on top. In full screen, the controls can be set to be more transparent when idle.

10 7. Full Screen In the setup page, the user can select FULL-SCREEN MODE. This displays the video in the largest possible size with the control buttons and indicators floating on top. In full screen, the controls can be set to be more transparent when idle. This is configured in the setup page by clicking on SETUP FADEIN/OUT NETmc Marine Four264 Manual-Rev.1 August of 16

11 If the controls appear lost, use ALT + TAB to bring them back to the top. NETmc Marine Four264 Manual-Rev.1 August of 16

8. Integrated Overlay Option Integrated overlay is provided as an additional option in Four264 DVRs: If overlay is fitted, this cable must be plugged in at the rear of the unit as shown: When overlay

12 8. Integrated Overlay Option Integrated overlay is provided as an additional option in Four264 DVRs: If overlay is fitted, this cable must be plugged in at the rear of the unit as shown: When overlay is fitted, there is a push button switch on the rear of the unit to toggle overlay power on/off. When switched off, the overlay circuits are completely bypassed. It may be necessary to switch off the overlay, for example to get the best possible picture from a marginal signal. To switch on the overlay, first switch on the overlay at the back of the unit, then click on the Overlay Writer icon on the desktop : The overlay manager software must be left open at all times when overlay is required. It can be minimized (by clicking mini mode) when not in use (a shortcut for overlay writer will be on the desktop if closed in error). NETmc Marine Four264 Manual-Rev.1 August of 16

recorded live. Overlay Writer also allows multiple screens of data to be configured and toggled between e.g. header pages and normal running page.

13 Overlay Writer allows the time/date to be generated from the PC which may make it easier to synchronise clocks. It also allows the user to type-set his page of text before actually seeing it displayed on the video screen which can be very useful if the video is being recorded live. Overlay Writer also allows multiple screens of data to be configured and toggled between e.g. header pages and normal running page. Additionally, all the pages can be saved to disk so operators can have sequences of custom pages saved on disk for each client saving editing or retyping between jobs. NETmc Marine Four264 Manual-Rev.1 August of 16

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15 9. How to contact NETmc Marine Support Should any problems occur with your Four264 DVR that are not addressed by this manual please contact our Support Team: Tel: Should your support requirement be outside office hours, please send an which will be forwarded to one of the support engineers. Make sure you include the specific model and serial number of the equipment in question. Although we cannot guarantee 24/7 availability, we endeavour to respond as quickly as possible to any query regardless of when the support call is made. Notes: 1. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this manual is accurate, no liability can be accepted for errors and omissions. 2. Should this product be modified in any way by anyone other than a qualified NETmc Marine employee, then NETmc Marine cannot be held liable for any consequences. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. NETmc Marine Four264 Manual-Rev.1 August of 16

16 Appendix Technical Specifications Power Requirements Power Consumption Operating Temperature Non-operating Temperature Operating Humidity Non-operating Humidity Operating Shock Non-operating Shock Vac, Hz 120 w Degrees Degrees 5-95% RH non-condensing 5-95% RH non-condensing 65G, 2ms 250G, 2ms Operating Altitude -305m 3,050m Non-operating Altitude -305m m Operating Vibration Non-operating Vibration Linear Hz, 0.75G (0 to peak) Random Hz, 0.004g2/Hz Low frequency 5-20 Hz, inches (double amplitude) High frequency Hz, 5.0G (0 to peak) Dimensions Weight Network Support Video Input Video Rate Audio Internal hard drive External connections 482mm (W) x 44mm (H) x 365mm (D) (1U rack-mount chassis) 7 kg 10/100/1000 Base T Composite (BNC) PAL / NTSC (auto select) MPEG4 1-3 Mbps Analog stereo line input 500GB USB 2.0 (1 front, 4 rear) USB 3.0 (2 rear) VGA, DVI, HDMI, Audio out Storage and shipping After overnight road freight the units should be left at room temperature for 24 hours before powering on. After air freighting the units should be left at room temperature for 48 hours before powering on. NETmc Marine Four264 Manual-Rev.1 August of 16

USER GUIDE FOR NETmc MARINE Four264 DVR

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