Pelco DX4600 User Manual Page 1

INSTALLATIONC2673M-D (8/10)DX4500/DX4600 Series Digital Video Recorder

10 C2673M-D (8/10)IMPORTANT INFORMATION WORKSHEETInstalling the DX4500/DX4600 DVR on a network will require support from your network administrator. T

C2673M-D (8/10) 11Front PanelThe DX4500/DX4600 front panel allows you to operate the DVR without having to use the remote control or mouse (refer to F

12 C2673M-D (8/10)Selection Control:• Directional Arrows: (Up, down, left, and right) Navigate between the options of the Menu, Options, and Propertie

C2673M-D (8/10) 13Monitor Selection:• Main: Displays the Selecting Starting Channel dialog box, to select the window presentation as viewed on the VGA

14 C2673M-D (8/10)Back PanelFigure 3. Back PanelRS-422/RS-485 (compliant) Connector: Provides two RS-422/RS-485 connections (DATA 1 and DATA 2) for in

C2673M-D (8/10) 15Remote ControlThe DX4500/DX4600 remote control allows you to operate the DVR without having to use the mouse or front panel controls

16 C2673M-D (8/10)ALM.OFF: Turns off an active alarm for the selected camera. Also cancels alarm activation and returns the system to the condition be

C2673M-D (8/10) 17System OverviewAs the next generation DVR, the DX4500/DX4600 is the solution for small to multiple-site applications. The DX4500/DX4

18 C2673M-D (8/10)Equipment Placement and Rack Mounting The DX4500/DX4600 can be placed on any flat surface (desk or table), or it can be mounted in a

C2673M-D (8/10) 19Hardware SetupBASIC CONNECTIONSNOTE: Refer to the KBD300USBKIT Installation manual for information about installing the KBD300A keyb

20 C2673M-D (8/10)CONNECTING PTZ CAMERASPTZ devices can be connected to the DX4500/DX4600 using the two RS-422/RS-485 ports located on the back of the

C2673M-D (8/10) 21CONNECTING ALARMSThe DX4500/DX4600 provides a numbered terminal block for connecting alarm devices. Alarms are programmed for normal

22 C2673M-D (8/10)CONNECTING RELAY OUTPUTSThe DX4500/DX4600 provides a numbered terminal block for connecting relays devices. Relay outputs are not pr

C2673M-D (8/10) 23Overview of DX4500/DX4600 Setup WindowThe features of the DX4500/DX4600 can be controlled and configured through the front panel, re

24 C2673M-D (8/10)Operation and Initial System ConfigurationThe DX4500/DX4600 is ready for configuration and operation once the hardware installation

C2673M-D (8/10) 253. On the front panel or remote control, press LOGIN. Using the mouse, click the Login icon . The Login dialog box opens. Use the v

26 C2673M-D (8/10)SELECTING THE MONITORThe main video output can be displayed on a VGA or analog monitor. The DX4500/DX4600 does not display video on

C2673M-D (8/10) 27SETTING THE SYSTEM LANGUAGEThe DX4500/DX4600 supports 12 languages; English (United States) is the default language. You must log on

28 C2673M-D (8/10)3. On the front panel or remote control, press the up/down arrow buttons to select Display. Using the mouse, click Display. The Di

C2673M-D (8/10) 29SETTING THE SYSTEM TIMEThe System menu contains the Date/Time configuration option.• Date: Sets the DX4500/DX4600 date and establish

C2673M-D (8/10) 3ContentsRegulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 C2673M-D (8/10)3. Select the date.a. On the front panel or remote control, press ENTER twice. Using the mouse, click the month settings box. The mo

C2673M-D (8/10) 31CONFIGURING DAYLIGHT SAVINGThe DVR has the following conditions when the DST feature is used:• Daylight Saving OFF: By default, the

32 C2673M-D (8/10)e. Press the left/right arrow buttons to highlight the day settings box, and then press ENTER. Using the mouse, click the day sett

C2673M-D (8/10) 33NETWORK CONFIGURATIONIf you are installing the DX4500/DX4600 in a network environment and you want to use the remote client applicat

34 C2673M-D (8/10)4. On the front panel or remote control, press ENTER. Using the mouse, click TCP/IP. The TCP/IP properties are displayed. Figure 25.

C2673M-D (8/10) 35CONFIGURING DDNSSpecify a dynamic domain name service (DDNS) user name and password by doing the following:1. In the Setup window, o

36 C2673M-D (8/10)CLIENT SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONRECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSThe following are the recommended system requirements for the DX4500/DX46

C2673M-D (8/10) 37SpecificationsELECTRICAL/VIDEOInput Voltage 100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz, autoranging*Power Consumption Maximum 85 WSignal System

38 C2673M-D (8/10)AppendixTIME ZONE CONVERSION CHARTTo determine your time, add the standard, daylight saving, or summer time to the Universal Time (U

PRODUCT WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATIONWARRANTYPelco will repair or replace, without charge, any merchandise proved defective inmaterial or workmanshi

4 C2673M-D (8/10)List of Illustrations 1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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C2673M-D (8/10) 5Regulatory NoticesThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this

6 C2673M-D (8/10)DescriptionThe DX4500/DX4600 Series digital video recorder (DVR) is the latest generation in entry-level DVRs. Equipped with an embed

C2673M-D (8/10) 7FEATURES• 8- or 16-channel digital video recorder• MPEG-4 compression• Up to 704 x 480 (NTSC), 704 x 576 (PAL) recording resolution•

8 C2673M-D (8/10)MODEL NUMBERSThe following table explains DX4500/DX4600 model numbers. For example, the model number for an 8-channel DX4500 with 250

C2673M-D (8/10) 9Before You BeginBefore you install the DX4500/DX4600 DVR, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the information in this manual prior t