Avtech 616, 616F, 608F, 604, 604F User Manual

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616, 616F, 608, 608F, 604, 604F manual_V1.5

KPD Series

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whead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user

to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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Version

Firmware: 1066-1007-1013-1006-L8-6C1B
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Only operate this apparatus from the type of power source indicated on the label.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Product Description......................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Features.......................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Specifications.................................................................................................................................................. 2

1.4 Package Contents........................................................................................................................................... 2

2. FRONT AND REAR PANELS................................................................................................. 3

2.1 Front Panel ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

2.2 Remote Controller ........................................................................................................................................... 6

2.3 Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

3. CONNECTIONS AND SETUP

(Take 16CH DVR as an example)

......................................................... 9

3.1 HDD Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 9

3.2 Camera Connection ........................................................................................................................................ 9

3.3 Power Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 10

3.4 Date and Time Setting................................................................................................................................... 10

3.5 Password Setting .......................................................................................................................................... 10

3.6 System Diagram............................................................................................................................................ 11

4. BASIC OPERATION

(Take 16CH DVR as an example)

..................................................................... 12

4.1 Live Page ...................................................................................................................................................... 12

4.2 Recording...................................................................................................................................................... 12

4.3 Playback ....................................................................................................................................................... 13

4.4 Key Lock and Unlock .................................................................................................................................... 13

4.5 Upgrade ........................................................................................................................................................ 14

4.6 Search........................................................................................................................................................... 14

5. MAIN MENU ......................................................................................................................... 16

5.1 Menu Configuration....................................................................................................................................... 16

5.2 Menu Operation Instruction........................................................................................................................... 16

6. QUICK START MENU .......................................................................................................... 17

6.1 Status............................................................................................................................................................ 17

6.2 Manual Record.............................................................................................................................................. 18

6.3 Timer............................................................................................................................................................. 18

6.4 Date .............................................................................................................................................................. 20

7. ADVANCED MENU

(Take 16CH DVR as an example)

....................................................................... 22

7.1 Advanced Configuration................................................................................................................................ 22

7.1.1 Camera ............................................................................................................................................... 22

7.1.2 Detection............................................................................................................................................. 23

7.1.3 Alert..................................................................................................................................................... 24

7.1.4 Network............................................................................................................................................... 25

7.1.5 Display ................................................................................................................................................ 27

7.1.6 Record ................................................................................................................................................ 28

7.2 System Info ................................................................................................................................................... 29

7.3 Event Log...................................................................................................................................................... 30

7.3.1 Quick Search ...................................................................................................................................... 30

7.3.2 HDD Info ............................................................................................................................................. 31

7.3.3 Event Log............................................................................................................................................ 31

7.4 Backup .......................................................................................................................................................... 31

7.4.1 USB BACKUP..................................................................................................................................... 32

8. REMOTE OPERATION

(Take 16CH DVR as an example)

................................................................. 34

8.1 Supplied Licensed Software AP.................................................................................................................... 34

8.1.1 Installation & Network Connection ...................................................................................................... 34

8.1.2 General AP Operation......................................................................................................................... 35

Record .................................................................................................................................................. 35

Playback ............................................................................................................................................... 35

Network Backup.................................................................................................................................... 36

8.1.3 AP Control Panel................................................................................................................................. 37

8.1.4 AP Functions....................................................................................................................................... 38

Image Display ....................................................................................................................................... 38

Address Book ....................................................................................................................................... 38

Miscellaneous Control .......................................................................................................................... 40

Information............................................................................................................................................ 56

DVR Control.......................................................................................................................................... 57

8.2 IE Web Browser ............................................................................................................................................ 59

8.3 QuickTime Player.......................................................................................................................................... 61

APPENDIX 1 PIN CONFIGURATION....................................................................................... 62

APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE BRAND...................................................... 65

APPENDIX 3 COMPATIBLE HDD BRAND .............................................................................. 66

APPENDIX 4 RECORDING TIME TABLE................................................................................ 67

APPENDIX 5 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................... 68

APPENDIX 6 DEFAULT VALUE............................................................................................... 69

OVERVIEW

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1. OVERVIEW

1.1 Product Description

This MPEG-4 multiplex network DVR series combines remote surveillance, burglar prevention, and evidentiary

recording features and is designed to become a simple entry-level system with all necessary functions.

1.2 Features

 MPEG-4 Network Transmission

‧ MPEG-4 web transmitting for faster transmission and clearer images via network

 Graphical and Multilingual OSD Interface

‧ Graphical and multilingual OSD Interface for easier operation

 Improved CIF Image Quality and Performance

‧ The CIF image quality is highly improved for more clear and detailed image

 Flexible Function Control Solution with Removable Control Panel

‧ The control panel of the DVR can be removed and used as a remote controller

 Intelligent Channel Selection Design

‧ In order to simplify the layout of the DVR front panel, certain 16CH DVR models uses only 8 buttons to switch the

channel display

 Multiplex operation

‧ Allow live display, record, playback, backup, and network operations at the same time

 Free upgrade to advanced functions

‧ Allow you to upgrade DVR functions without any charges

 Backup function

‧ Support USB 2.0 flash drive and network backup

 Remote surveillance

‧ Support remote surveillance up to 5 users simultaneously via the licensed software AP & IE web browser

 Intelligent motion trigger recording

‧ With the advanced functions of motion detection (4 different adjustable factors for motion detection sensitivity)
‧ Support pre-alarm recording (8MB)

 Covert recording

‧ A mask replaces the live image with a blank screen and the monitor shows nothing, but the recording is still on

 A/V support

‧ 16CH & 8CH: Support 4 audio-in, 1 audio-out to record sounds
‧ 4CH (Fan model only): Support 1 audio-in, 1 audio-out to record sounds

 General

‧ System auto recovery after power reconnected
‧ Support auto video system detection (NTSC / PAL)
‧ Support daylight saving function
‧ Support TCP/IP, PPPOE, DHCP and DDNS network connection

OVERVIEW

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1.3 Specifications

MODEL 16CH 8CH 4CH

Video System

NTSC / PAL (auto detection)

Video Compression Format

MPEG-4

Video Input

(Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC)

16 Channels 8 Channels 4 Channels

Video Output

Composite video signal 1 Vp-p 75Ω BNC

Maximum Recording Rate (Frame)

720×480 pixels with 30 IPS <NTSC> / 720×576 pixels with 25 IPS <PAL>

Maximum Recording Rate (Field)

720×240 pixels with 60 IPS <NTSC> / 720×288 pixels with 50 IPS <PAL>

Maximum Recording Rate (CIF)

352×240 pixels with 120 IPS <NTSC> / 352×288 pixels with 100 IPS <PAL>

Adjustable Recording Speed (Frame)

30, 15, 7, 3 IPS <NTSC> / 25, 12, 6, 3 IPS <PAL>

Adjustable Recording Speed (Field)

60, 30, 15, 7 IPS <NTSC> / 50, 25, 12, 6 IPS <PAL>

Adjustable Recording Speed (CIF)

120, 60, 30, 15 IPS <NTSC> / 100, 50, 25, 12 IPS <PAL>

Multilingual OSD

YES

Image Quality Setting

Best / High / Normal / Basic

Hard Disk Storage (HDDs are optional)

Accommodate 2 HDDs Accommodate 1 HDD

HDD Quick Cleaning

Quick clean up the “index system” of the recorded files (750GB under 2 seconds)

Recording Mode

Manual / Timer / Motion / Alarm / Remote

Watermark

YES

Refresh Rate

480 IPS for NTSC /

400 IPS for PAL

240 IPS for NTSC /

200 IPS for PAL

120 IPS for NTSC /

100 IPS for PAL

Multiplex Operation

Pentaplex: live display, record, playback, backup and network

Audio I/O

4 audio inputs, 1 audio output (Mono)

Fan model only:

1 audio input, 1 audio output

(Mono)

Motion Detection Area

16 × 12 grids per camera for all channels

Motion Detection Sensitivity

4 adjustable variables with precise calculation for motion detection

Pre-alarm Recording

Yes (8 MB)

Backup Device

1. USB 2.0 flash drive; 2. Network

USB Interface

Front panel * 1

Web Transmitting Compression Format

MPEG-4

Ethernet

10/100 Base-T. Support remote control and live view via Ethernet

Remote Operation Software

Licensed software AP, IE browser

*Operating System: Windows 2000 and Windows XP

Network Protocol

TCP/IP / PPPOE / DHCP / DDNS

IR Transmitter

YES

Alarm I/O

16 inputs, 1 output 8 inputs, 1 output 4 inputs, 1 output

Picture Zoom

2X digital zoom

Key Lock

YES

Video Loss Detection

YES

Camera Title

Support up to 4 letters

Video Adjustable

Hue / Color / Contrast / Brightness

Date Display Format

YY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YY, MM/DD/YY, and OFF

Daylight Saving

YES

Power Source

DC 19V

Power Consumption

＜64 W

Operating Temperature

10℃ ~ 40℃ (50℉~104℉)

Dimensions (mm)

430(W) × 65(H) × 300(D) 343(W) × 59(H) × 223(D)

System Recovery

System auto recovery after power reconnected

Optional Peripheral

Keyboard Controller

*

The specifications are subject to change without notice.

1.4 Package Contents

□ Digital video recorder (DVR) □ Thermal conductive silicone rubber
□ Adapter and power cord □ HDD bracket screws (spare parts)
□ Free licensed software AP disc □ DSUB PIN connector
□ Manual & quick start & IR remote control manual □ AAA size battery * 2
□ Vertical panel sticker for remote controller (certain models only)

Note: Before using the IR remote controller, please install the batteries first.

FRONT AND REAR PANELS

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2. FRONT AND REAR PANELS

‧ 16CH

‧ 8CH

‧ 4CH

LIVE

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2.1 Front Panel

1) LED Indication

The following LEDs will be on when:

: Power is connected
: HDD is reading or recording / HDD Full: HDD is full

: Any event alarm is triggered

: Timer recording is activated

Note: To turn off your DVR, please disconnect the power supply.

2) (USB port)

To quickly backup or upgrade firmware/OSD, you can insert a compatible USB flash drive into this USB port.

Before using the USB flash drive, please use your PC to format the USB flash drive as “FAT32” first.

Note: For the list of compatible USB flash drives, please refer to “APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH

DRIVE BRAND” at page 65.

3) IR receiving zone

If the control panel is removed from the DVR and used as a remote controller, aim the remote controller at this

area to control the DVR operation.

4)

(Lock mode) / (Unlock mode)

To lock the remote controller back to the DVR, switch the lock button to the left “

” (lock mode).

To remove the control panel from the DVR and use as a remote controller, switch the lock button to the right “

”

(unlock mode).

Note: Because of the different panel layout, please place the vertical panel sticker on the controller for

operation convenience.

FRONT AND REAR PANELS

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5) (Menu)

Press this button to enter / exit the quick start menu.

In the sub-layer of the advanced setting menu,

press this button to confirm the settings and go back to the upper layer.

6) LIVE

Press this button to stop the playback and return to the live mode.

7) Channel Display Selection

‧ 16CH DVR

/ / / (Quad selection mode)

Under the live or playback mode, press one of these four buttons to select the quad display mode.

: Display Quad 1 mode (4-cut view of CH1, CH2, CH5 and CH6).
: Display Quad 2 mode (4-cut view of CH3, CH4, CH7 and CH8).
: Display Quad 3 mode (4-cut view of CH9, CH10, CH13 and CH14).
: Display Quad 4 mode (4-cut view of CH11, CH12, CH15 and CH16).

/ / / (Channel selection under quad selection mode)

In the quad display mode, press one of these four buttons to select the channel display.

: Display the upper left channel of the selected quad mode.

: Display the upper right channel of the selected quad mode.

: Display the lower left channel of the selected quad mode.

: Display the lower right channel of the selected quad mode.

‧ 8CH DVR

/ / / / / / / (Channel selection)

Press one of these buttons to select the channel display CH1 ~ CH8.

‧ 4CH DVR

/ / / (Channel selection)

Press one of these buttons to select the channel display CH1 ~ CH4.

8) / / or (16-cut channel display / 9-cut channel display / 4-cut channel display)

Press one of these buttons to switch the channel display.

: Display 16-cut display (for 16CH DVR).

: Display 9-cut display (for 16CH, 8CH DVR).

: Display 4-cut display (for 8CH DVR).

: Display 4-cut display (for 4CH DVR).

9) / (Quad Sequence / Full Sequence)

Press one of these buttons to activate the sequence mode.

: Press this button to activate the Quad Sequence mode and press the button again to exit.

: Press this button to activate the Full Sequence mode and press the button again to exit.

10)

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9

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A

B

(Number buttons for password entering)

Use these four buttons to enter the DVR password.

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11) /

Use these two buttons to select the live or playback sound of the audio channels.

Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 1st audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 1st audio channel

Icon “

” means: Live audio of the 2nd audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 2nd audio channel

Icon “

” means: Live audio of the 3rd audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 3rd audio channel

Icon “

” means: Live audio of the 4th audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 4th audio channel

Icon “

” means: The audio channel is not selected.

Note: If you want to make a video backup with audio, please connect audio cameras to the channels

which support the audio function
For 16CH & 8CH DVR, the audio channels are CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4.
For 4CH DVR with a fan built-in, the audio channel is CH1.

12) (Key lock)

Press this button to lock keys on the DVR front panel.

13)

(Digital zoom)

Press this button to enlarge the image of the selected channel.

14) ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ►

Press one of these direction buttons to move the cursor up/down/left/right.

Under the DVR menu mode, these direction buttons can use for the following operation:

▲ ▼: Make the selection / Change the settings

◄ ►: Go to the upper layer or sub-layer / Make the selection

15)

(Enter)

Confirm the password entering.

In the advanced menu, press this button to confirm the settings and go back to the upper layer.

16) LIST (Event List Search)

To quick search the recorded files by event list, press this button to show all types of the event lists.

ALARM: List the information of the alarm-trigger-recorded files.

MANUAL: List the information of the manual-recorded files. The DVR will save one recorded file once any recording setting is changed

MOTION: List the information of the motion-trigger-recorded files.

SYSTEM: List the information of the system-recorded files. The DVR system will save one recorded file every one hour.

TIMER: List the information of the timer-recorded files.

17) LATEST

Press this button to playback the latest recorded video.

18) STOP

Press this button to stop playback and return to the live mode.

19) SLOW

Under the playback mode, press this button to slowly playback the recorded file (by 1/4 speed or 1/8 speed).

20) ◄◄ /

/►►

Under the playback mode, press these buttons to fast rewind / pause / fast forward the playback file.

FRONT AND REAR PANELS

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2.2 Remote Controller

To remove the control panel from the DVR and use as a remote controller, switch the lock button to the right “ ”

(unlock mode). Because of the different panel layout, please place the

vertical panel sticker on the controller for

operation convenience.

Note: Before using the IR remote controller, please install the batteries first.

16CH DVR 8CH DVR 4CH DVR

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2.3 Rear Panel

‧ 16CH (The fan is optional)

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1) INPUT (1 ~ 16CH)

Connect to video sources, such as cameras.

Note: The DVR will automatically detect the video system of the camera, please make sure that the

cameras are properly connected to the DVR and power-supplied before the DVR is turned on.

Note: If you want to make a video backup with audio, please connect audio cameras to the channels

which support the audio function.
For 16CH & 8CH DVR, the audio channels are CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4.
For 4CH DVR with a fan built-in, the audio channel is CH1.

2) MONITOR

Connect to a CRT monitor for video output.

3) Audio IN (1 / 2 / 3 / 4)

Connect to audio sources, such as cameras equipped with the audio function.

When users start recording, the audio input will also be recorded with corresponding video channel.

Note: The audio source connected to the “Audio 1” will be recorded with the video of the “CH1”.

The audio source connected to the “Audio 2” will be recorded with the video of the “CH2”.
The audio source connected to the “Audio 3” will be recorded with the video of the “CH3”.
The audio source connected to the “Audio 4” will be recorded with the video of the “CH4”.

4) Audio OUT

Connect to a monitor or speaker with 1 mono audio output.

5) IR

Connect the IR receiver extension line for remote control.

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6) EXTERNAL I/O

Insert the supplied 25PIN DSUB to this port for connecting external devices (external alarm, etc).

For detailed I/O port PIN configuration, please refer to “APPENDIX 1 PIN CONFIGURATION” in the user’s

manual.

7) LAN

Connect to Internet by LAN cable.

8) LINK ACT.

When your DVR is connected to the Internet, this LED will be on.

9) DC 19V

Connect to the supplied adapter.

10) Fan (Optional)

The fan equipment is optional.

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3. CONNECTIONS AND SETUP

(Take 16CH DVR as an example)

3.1 HDD Installation

The HDDs must be installed before the DVR is turned on.

Step 1: Loose the screws on the upper cover and open the upper cover of the DVR.

Step 2: Screw out the L-shape HDD brackets. Two brackets are used to secure a HDD, and there are 4 of them.

Step 3: Paste the thermal conductive silicone rubber on the DVR base.

Step 4: Get a suitable brand HDD and set the HDD mode (Master or Slave).

Note: HDD mode setting rule:

Master if you want to install the HDD to the place near the back panel;
Slave if you want to install the HDD to the place near the front panel.

Step 5: Attach the bracket to one side of the HDD, and align the screw holes of the bracket with the HDD’s screw holes.

Screw the HDD onto the HDD bracket, two screws for each side. Then, do the same thing to the other side of

the HDD.

Step 6: Screw the two HDD brackets back to the DVR base.

Step 7: Connect the HDD to the power connector and IDE BUS (make sure to align the HDD precisely for pin

connection).

Make sure the HDD mode is set to “Master” or “Slave” as indicated below for the IDE BUS connection.

Step 8: Close the upper cover of the DVR, and fasten all the screws you loosened in Step 1.

3.2 Camera Connection

The cameras must be connected and power-supplied BEFORE the DVR is turned on. The DVR will automatically

detect the video system of the connected camera(s) (NTSC / PAL), and switch itself to the correct system.

Connect the camera with the indicated power supply, and connect the camera video output to the DVR video input

port with a coaxial cable or RCA lines with BNC connectors.

Note: For detailed DVR video input / output ports, please refer to “2.3 Rear Panel” at page 7.

For detailed camera operation, please refer to its own manual.

Note: If you want to make a video backup with audio, please connect audio cameras to the channels

which support the audio function
For 16CH & 8CH DVR, the audio channels are CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4.
For 4CH DVR with a fan built-in, the audio channel is CH1.

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3.3 Power Setup

This device should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Connect

the indicated AC power cord to the power adapter, and plug into an electrical outlet. Power LED “

” will be on as blue.

It takes approximately 10 to 15 seconds to boot the system.

3.4 Date and Time Setting

Before operating your DVR, please set the date and time on your DVR first.

Press

(menu) button and enter the password to go to the quick-start menu list. The default admin password is

0000. Move the cursor to the icon

and you can set the date / time / daylight saving in this menu list.

QUICK START
CHANNEL TITLE ON
EVENT STATUS ON

IMAGE SIZE CIF
QUALITY BEST
IMAGE PER SECOND 120

RECORD TIMER OFF
DETECTION TIMER OFF

DATE 2007 / AUG / 08 21 : 30 : 00
FORMAT Y / M / D
DAYLIGHT SAVING OFF

ADVANCE  SELECT  BACK  NEXT  ENTER

3.5 Password Setting

Press (menu) button and enter the password to go to the quick-start menu list. And then move the cursor to

“ADVANCE” to enter the advanced setting menu.

In the “ADVANCE” menu, move the cursor to “

SYSTEM INFO ”. Select “PASSWORD” and press

(enter) button to enter the submenu to set the password (four digits). The default admin password is 0000.

SYSTEM INFO
SERIAL TYPE RS485
BAUD RATE 2400
HOST ID 0
PASSWORD XXXX
RESET DEFAULT RESET
CLEAR HDD HDD-MASTER-1
UPGRADE START
AUTO KEYLOCK (SEC) 30
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
VIDEO FORMAT NTSC
VERSION 1049-1007-1011-1001-L6-6C1B

PLEASE CONSULT YOUR INSTALLER FOR ADVANCE SETTINGS
 SELECT  BACK  NEXT  ENTER

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3.6 System Diagram

After you finish all the connections and setup, a surveillance system is established and you can experience the

marvelous and useful functions of this DVR. The diagram below illustrates all the available connections of this DVR for

you to picture your surveillance system.

BASIC OPERATION

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4. BASIC OPERATION

(Take 16CH DVR as an example)

4.1 Live Page

In this live page of the DVR, you can see the live viewing of 1- / 4- / 9- / 16-cut screen.

Icon

Function Icon Function Icon Function Icon Function

Key lock

Key unlock

1

st

live audio

channel

2nd live audio

channel

3rd live audio

channel

4th live audio

channel

Audio channel

unselected

Digital zoom mode

Digital zoom

unselected

Timer recording

Motion

Recording

Alarm

4.2 Recording

When the recording and the pre-alarm function are activated, this device will overwrite 8GB data from the oldest

for continuous recording without notice.

1) Continuous Recording Icon

When the DVR is properly connected with camera, you can see the icon “

” (recording) on the screen.

2) Event Recording Icon

When the motion / alarm detection is activated, once motion or external alarm happens, you will see the icon

“

” (motion) or “ ” (external alarm) on the screen.

3) Timer Recording Icon

When the timer record is activated, you will see the icon “

” (timer) on the screen.

Note: The audio source connected to the “Audio 1” will be recorded with the video of the “CH1”.

The audio source connected to the “Audio 2” will be recorded with the video of the “CH2”.
The audio source connected to the “Audio 3” will be recorded with the video of the “CH3”.
The audio source connected to the “Audio 4” will be recorded with the video of the “CH4”.

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4.3 Playback

Press the “LATEST” button on the DVR control panel, and the device will playback the latest recorded video.

Note: There must be at least 8192 images of recorded data for playback to work properly. If not, the

device will stop playback. For example, if the IPS is set to 30, the recording time should be at least
273 seconds (8192 images / 30 IPS) for the playback to work properly.

1) Fast Forward (►►) / Fast Rewind (◄◄)

You can increase the speed for fast forward and rewind on this device. In the playback mode:

Press “►►“ once to get 4X speed forward and press twice to get 8X speed, etc. And the maximum speed is 32X.

Press “◄◄“ once to get 4X speed rewind and press twice to get 8X speed, etc. And the maximum speed is 32X.

Note: During playback, the image size of the recording (Frame, Field or CIF) will be shown on the screen.

2) Pause ( ) / Image Jog

Press “

” button to pause the playback.

In the Pause mode:

Press “►►” button once to get one frame forward.

Press “◄◄” button once to get one frame rewind.

3) Stop

Pressing “STOP” button under playback mode, the screen of this device will return to live monitoring mode.

4) Slow Playback

Press “SLOW” button to get 1/4X speed playback and press twice to get 1/8X speed playback.

5) Audio Playback (

/ )

Use these two buttons to select the live or playback sound of the audio channels.

Icon “

” means: Live audio of the 1st audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 1st audio channel

Icon “

” means: Live audio of the 2nd audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 2nd audio channel

Icon “

” means: Live audio of the 3rd audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 3rd audio channel

Icon “

” means: Live audio of the 4th audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 4th audio channel

Icon “

” means: The audio channel is not selected.

Note: If you want to make a video backup with audio, please connect audio cameras to the channels

which support the audio function
For 16CH & 8CH DVR, the audio channels are CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4.
For 4CH DVR with a fan built-in, the audio channel is CH1.

4.4 Key Lock and Unlock

1) Key Lock On:

Press

button on the DVR control panel to lock keys.

Or set the time-out after which the key lock function is activated (Never / 10 SEC / 30 SEC / 60 SEC). Please refer

to section “7.2 System Info” at page 29.

2) Key Lock Off:

Enter the DVR password to exit “Key Lock” mode.

Note: For the password setting, please refer to the section “3.5 Password Setting” at page 10.

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4.5 Upgrade

Note: Do not disconnect the power of your DVR while the upgrade process is in progress, or the DVR

functions may not work properly or be unable to use.

‧ Firmware / Multilanguage OSD Upgrade

1) Use USB to upgrade firmware or OSD:

Step 1. Format the USB memory device as FAT32 format first.

Step 2. Get the upgrade files from your distributor and save the upgrade files in your USB flash device (do not

change the file name).

Step 3. In the “

” (SYSTEM INFO) menu, move the cursor to “UPGRADE”, and press (enter) button.

Step 4. Select “YES”, and press

(enter) button again to confirm upgrade.

2) Use AP software to remotely upgrade firmware or OSD:

Step 1. Save the upgrade files at your PC (do not change the file name) and then login to the AP software.

Step 2. Press “

” (Miscellaneous Control) button to show the miscellaneous control panel. In the miscellaneous

control panel, press “

” (Tools) button on the miscellaneous control panel to enter the AP upgrade

window.

Step 3. Enter the user name, password, IP address and port number of the DVR.

Step 4. Press “Firmware” or “Language” tab as needed, and press “Add” to select the firmware or OSD files to

upgrade.

Step 5. Press “Update Firmware” or “Update Language” button to start the upgrade.

Note: For remote upgrade details, please see “Tools” at page 50.

4.6 Search

1) Search by List

Press “LIST” button on the DVR control panel to show the list for all types of the recorded files. Choose the list

you want to view and press

(enter) button to start playback.

ALARM List the information of the alarm-trigger-recorded files.

MANUAL List the information of the manual-recorded files. The DVR will save one recorded file once

any recording setting is changed

MOTION List the information of the motion-trigger-recorded files.

SYSTEM List the information of the system-recorded files. The DVR system will save one recorded

file every one hour.

TIMER List the information of the timer-recorded files.

2) Search by Time

In the “

” (EVENT LOG) menu list, move the cursor to “QUICK SEARCH”, and press (enter) button to

enter the quick search menu. You can search any specific events by time (Year / Month / Day / Hour / Min) and

directly play the file you find.

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3) Search the Record Event by Log on the AP Software

Press “

” (Miscellaneous Control) button to show the miscellaneous control panel. In the miscellaneous control

panel, press “

” (Log) button to enter the “Log View” page. In this log view page, you can see the list of three

different types of recording (User / Motion / Alarm) and press “Play” button to directly playback the file.

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5. MAIN MENU

5.1 Menu Configuration

CHANNEL TITLE
EVENT STATUS

STATUS

IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY

RECORD

IMAGE PER SECOND
RECORD TIMER

TIMER

DETECTION TIMER
DATE

FORMAT

QUICK START MENU

DATE

DAYLIGHT SAVING
CAMERA

DETECTION
ALERT
NETWORK
DISPLAY

ADVANCE CONFIG

RECORD
SERIAL TYPE
BAUD RATE
HOST ID
PASSWORD
RESET DEFAULT
CLEAR HDD
UPGRADE
AUTO KEYLOCK (SEC)
LANGUAGE
VIDEO FORMAT

SYSTEM CONFIG

VERSION
QUICK SEARCH
HDD INFO

EVENT LOG

EVENT LOG

ADVANCED MENU

BACKUP USB BACKUP

5.2 Menu Operation Instruction

ITEM FUNCTION

QUICK START MENU: View & change the settings of the quick start menu items

MENU

Enter / exit the quick start menu

▲ ▼ Make the selection / Change the setting

◄ ► Go to the upper layer or sub-layer / Make the selection

ENTER

Confirm the password entering

ADVANCED MENU:

In the quick start menu, move the cursor to the icon “ ” and press “▼” button
to enter the advanced setting menu.

ENTER

Go to the sub-layer of the advanced menu

MENU

Under the sub-layer of the advanced setting menu, use this button to confirm the
settings and go back to the upper layer.

 NEXT

Move the cursor to this item and press

button to go the next page.

 BACK

Move the cursor to this item and press

button to go the previous page.

Other operations in the advanced menu are the same as in the quick start menu.

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6. QUICK START MENU

Press (menu) button and enter the password to go to the quick-start menu list. The default admin password is

0000. Users can change the password later. Please refer to the section “7.2 System Info” at page 29.

6.1 Status

In this menu list, you can check and change some display settings.

Move the cursor to

icon and you will see the following screen:

QUICK START
CHANNEL TITLE ON
EVENT STATUS ON

IMAGE SIZE CIF
QUALITY BEST
IMAGE PER SECOND 120

RECORD TIMER OFF
DETECTION TIMER OFF

DATE 2007 / AUG / 08 21 : 30 : 00
FORMAT Y / M / D
DAYLIGHT SAVING OFF

ADVANCE  SELECT  BACK  NEXT  ENTER

The submenu items are described below:

1) CHANNEL TITLE

Select to display the channel title or not (ON / OFF).

2) EVENT STATUS

Select to display the symbols of the event or not (ON / OFF).

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6.2 Manual Record

In this menu list, you can set record settings.

Move the cursor to

icon and you will see the following screen:

QUICK START
CHANNEL TITLE ON
EVENT STATUS ON

IMAGE SIZE CIF
QUALITY BEST
IMAGE PER SECOND 120

RECORD TIMER OFF
DETECTION TIMER OFF

DATE 2007 / AUG / 08 21 : 30 : 00
FORMAT Y / M / D
DAYLIGHT SAVING OFF

ADVANCE  SELECT  BACK  NEXT  ENTER

The submenu items are described below:

1) IMAGE SIZE

Select one of the image sizes: FRAME, Field or CIF.

2) QUALITY

Select one of the 4 quality options: BEST, HIGH, NORMAL and BASIC.

3) IMAGE PER SECOND

Select the images per second for MANUAL RECORD. The options are as following:

NTSC IPS PAL IPS

FRAME 3, 7, 15, 30 FRAME 3, 6, 12, 25

FIELD 7, 15, 30, 60 FIELD 6, 12, 25, 50

CIF 15, 30, 60, 120

CIF 12, 25, 50, 100

6.3 Timer

In this menu list, you can schedule different sets of time for recording and detection function.