ClearView Hawk Series User Manual

Hawk Series Standalone DVR User’s Manual

Version

1.1.0

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Table of

Contents

1

FEATURES

A ND SPECIFICATION

S

.................................................................. 1

1.1

Overview

................................................................................................................................................. 1

1.2

Features

.................................................................................................................................................. 1

1.3

Specifications

......................................................................................................................................... 2

2 OVER VIE W A ND

C O N T R OLS

........................................................................... 6

2.1

Front Panel

............................................................................................................................................. 6

2.2

Rear Pane

l

.............................................................................................................................................. 7

2.3

Connection Sample

............................................................................................................................... 8

2.4

Remote Control

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

2.5

M ouse Control

...................................................................................................................................... 11

2.6

Virtual Keyboard

&

Front Panel

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

2.6.1 Virtual

Keyboard

..............................................................................................................................

13

2.6.2 Front Panel

......................................................................................................................................

13

3 INSTALLATIO

N A ND CO

N NECTION

S

............................................................. 14

3.1

Check Unpacked D V R

........................................................................................................................ 14

3.2

About Front Panel

and Real Panel

................................................................................................... 14

3.3

H D D Installation

................................................................................................................................... 14

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3.4

Connecting Power S

upply

..................................................................................................................

15

3.5

Connecting Video

Input

and

Output Devices

..................................................................................

15

3.5.1 Connecting Video

Input

..................................................................................................................

15

3.5.2 Connecting Video

Output

...............................................................................................................

16

3.6

Connecting Audio Inp ut & Output,

Bidirectional Audio

..................................................................

16

3.6.1 Audio

Input .......................................................................................................................................

16

3.6.2 Audio

Output ....................................................................................................................................

16

3.7

RS4 85

....................................................................................................................................................

16

3.8

Other Interfaces

...................................................................................................................................

17

4 OVER VIE W OF N AVIGATIO N AND

C O NTROLS

............................................

18

4.1

Login, Logout & Main Menu

...............................................................................................................

18

4.1.1

Login

.................................................................................................................................................

18

4.1.2 Main Menu

.......................................................................................................................................

19

4.1.3

Logout ...............................................................................................................................................

19

4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power

Failure

................................................................................................

19

4.1.5 Replace Button

Battery ..................................................................................................................

19

4.1.6 Preview Zoom

Function

.................................................................................................................

20

4.2

Record

...................................................................................................................................................

20

4.2.1 Live

Viewing

.....................................................................................................................................

20

4.2.2

Record ..............................................................................................................................................

20

4.3

Search

& Playback

..............................................................................................................................

22

4.3.1 Search Menu

...................................................................................................................................

22

4.4

Schedule

...............................................................................................................................................

25

4.4.1 Schedule Menu

....................................................................................................................................

25

4.4.2

Snapshot

..........................................................................................................................................

26

4.4.3 Image

FTP

.......................................................................................................................................

28

4.4.4 Snapshot Disk (For special series

only) ......................................................................................

28

3

4.5

Detect

....................................................................................................................................................

29

4.5.1 Go to Detect

Menu ...............................................................................................................................

29

4.5.2 Motion

Detect ........................................................................................................................................

30

4.5.3 Video

Loss

.............................................................................................................................................

32

4.5.4 Camera

Masking ..................................................................................................................................

32

4.6

Backup

..................................................................................................................................................

33

4.7.1 Detect

Device

.......................................................................................................................................

33

4.6.1

Backup

..............................................................................................................................................

34

4.7

P T Z

Control

and Color Setup

............................................................................................................

36

4.8.1 Cable Connection

................................................................................................................................

36

4.8.2 PTZ

Setup .............................................................................................................................................

36

4.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning

Key

............................................................................................................

37

4.8

Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan

................................................................................................................

37

4.9.1Preset Setup

.........................................................................................................................................

38

4.9.2 Activate

Preset

.....................................................................................................................................

39

4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour

Setup)

...................................................................................................................

39

4.9.4 Activate Patrol

(tour) ...........................................................................................................................

39

4.9.5 Pattern

Setup .......................................................................................................................................

39

4.9.6 Activate Pattern

Function ...................................................................................................................

39

4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup

.................................................................................................................................

40

4.9.8 Activate Auto

Scan

..............................................................................................................................

40

4.9

Fli p

.........................................................................................................................................................

40

5 UNDERS

T ANDING OF ME N U OPER

A TIONS

AND

C O NT R OLS

...................

41

5.1

M e n u Tree

............................................................................................................................................

41

5.2

M ain Menu

............................................................................................................................................

41

5.3

Setting

...................................................................................................................................................

42

5.3.1

General .............................................................................................................................................

42

5.3.2 Encode

.............................................................................................................................................

44

5.3.3 Schedule

..........................................................................................................................................

45

5.3.4 Network

............................................................................................................................................

45

5.3.5 Detect

...............................................................................................................................................

54

4

5.3.6

Pan/Tilt/Zoom

..................................................................................................................................

54

5.3.7

Display ..............................................................................................................................................

55

5.3.8 Default

..............................................................................................................................................

56

5.4

Search

...................................................................................................................................................

57

5.5

A dvanced

..............................................................................................................................................

57

5.5.1 HDD

Management ..........................................................................................................................

58

5.5.2

Abnormity .........................................................................................................................................

61

5.5.3

Record ..............................................................................................................................................

62

5.5.4

Account

.............................................................................................................................................

62

5.5.5 Auto

Maintain

...................................................................................................................................

64

5.5.6 TV

Adjust

..........................................................................................................................................

65

5.5.7 Card

Overlay

....................................................................................................................................

65

5.5.8 Config File

Backup

..........................................................................................................................

67

5.6

Information

............................................................................................................................................

68

5.6.1 HDD

Information

.............................................................................................................................

68

5.6.2

BPS ...................................................................................................................................................

69

5.6.3 Log

....................................................................................................................................................

69

5.6.4 Version

.............................................................................................................................................

70

5.6.5 Online

Users ....................................................................................................................................

70

5.7

Shutdown

..............................................................................................................................................

71

6 ABOUT AU XILIARY M E NU

..............................................................................

72

6.1

G o

to Pan/T

ilt/Zoom Menu

.................................................................................................................

72

6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key

.......................................................................................................

72

6.2

Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border

Function

.......................................................................................

73

6.2.1 Preset

Setup ....................................................................................................................................

74

6.2.2 Activate

Preset

................................................................................................................................

74

6.2.3 Patrol

Setup .....................................................................................................................................

74

6.2.4 Activate Patrol

.................................................................................................................................

74

6.2.5 Pattern

Setup

...................................................................................................................................

74

6.2.6 Activate Pattern

Function

...............................................................................................................

75

6.2.7 Border

Setup

....................................................................................................................................

75

6.2.8 Activate Border Function

...............................................................................................................

75

6.2.9

Flip

.....................................................................................................................................................

75

5

7 W E B OPER A TION ............................................................................................ 77

7.1

Net w ork Connection

............................................................................................................................

77

7.2

Login

......................................................................................................................................................

77

7.3

L A N Mode

.............................................................................................................................................

78

7.3.1 Real-time

Monitor

............................................................................................................................

80

7.3.2 PTZ

...................................................................................................................................................

81

7.3.3 Color

.................................................................................................................................................

84

7.3.4 Picture Path and Record Path

......................................................................................................

84

7.4

WAN Login

............................................................................................................................................

86

7.5

Configure

..............................................................................................................................................

87

7.5.1 System

Information

.........................................................................................................................

87

7.5.2 System

Configuration .....................................................................................................................

89

7.5.3

Advanced

.......................................................................................................................................

105

7.5.4 Additional

Function

.......................................................................................................................

110

7.6

Search

.................................................................................................................................................

112

7.7

Alar m

...................................................................................................................................................

115

7.8

About

...................................................................................................................................................

116

7.9

Log

out

................................................................................................................................................

117

7.10 U n-install

Web Control

......................................................................................................................

117

8 PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE

SYSTE M

................................................

118

9

FA Q

.................................................................................................................

119

6

APPENDIX A H DD C APACIT Y CALC U LATION

.................................................

124

APPENDIX B C O M PATIBLE BA CK U P DE VIC E LIST

........................................

125

APPENDIX C C O M P A TIBLE CD/DVD

DE VI CE LIST

............................................

129

APPENDIX D C O M PATIBLE DISPLAYER

LIS T

.................................................

130

APPENDIX E C O M PATIBLE SWITCHER LIS T

..................................................

131

APPENDIX F C O M PATIBLE WIRELESS

M O USE LIST

.....................................

132

APPENDIX G EARTHI NG .................................................................................... 133

APPENDIX H TO XIC O R

H A Z A RDO US MA TE RIALS

OR ELEMENTS

................

138

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing our DVR!
This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your
system.
Here you can find information about this series DVR features and functions, as well as a detailed
menu tree.
Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings carefully!

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Important Safeguards and Warnings

1．Electrical safety

All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper
handling or installation.

2．Transportation security

Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage and
installation.

3．Installation

Keep upwards. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the DVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the DVR

4．Qualified engineers needed

All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.

5．Environment

The DVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
This series product shall be transported, storage and used in the environment ranging from 0℃
to 40 ℃

6. Accessories

Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included.
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken in your package.

7. Lithium battery

Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury!
When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!

1

1

FEAT URES

AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Overview

This series product is an excellent digital monitor product. It adopts embedded Linux OS to
maintain reliable operation. Popular H.264 compression algorithm and G.711 audio compression
technology realize high quality, low bit stream. Unique frame by frame play function is suitable for
detailed analysis. It has various functions such as record, playback, monitor at the same time
and can guarantee audio video synchronization. This series product has advanced technology
and strong network data transmission function.

This series device adopts embedded design to achieve high security and reliability. It can work in
the local end, and at the same time, when connecting it to the professional surveillance software
(PSS), it can connect to security network to realize strong network and remote monitor function.

This series product can be widely used in various areas such as banking, telecommunication,
electric power, interrogation, transportation, intelligent resident zone, factory, warehouse,
resources, and water conservancy.

1.2 Features

This series product has the following features:

•

Real-time monitor
It has analog output port, VGA, HDMI port. You can use monitor or displayer to realize
surveillance function.
System supports TV/VGA output at the same time.

•

Storage function
Special data format to guarantee data security and can avoid vicious data modification.

•

Compression format
Support multiple-channel audio and video. An independent hardware decodes the audio and
video signal from each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.

•

Backup function
Support backup operation via USB port (su ch as flash disk, portable HDD, burner)
Client-end user can download the file to local HDD to backup via network.

•

Record playback function
Support each channel real-time record independently, and at the same time it can support search,
forward play, network monitor, record search, download and etc.
Support various playback modes: slow play, fast play, backward play and frame by frame play.
Support time title overlay so that you can view event accurate occurred time
Support specified zone enlargement.

•

Network operation

2

Support network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ control.

•

Communication port
RS485 port can realize PTZ control.
Standard Ethernet port can realize network access function.

•

PTZ control
Support PTZ decoder via RS485.
Support various decode protocols to allow the PTZ to control the speed dome.

•

Intelligent operation
Mouse operation function
In the menu, support copy and paste setup function

•

UPnP
It is to establish the mapping relationship between the LAN and the WAN via the UPnP protocol.
Slight function differences may be found due to different series.

1.3 Specifications

Parameter

4-ch

8-ch

16-ch

System

Main
Processor

High-performance industrial embedded micro controller

OS

Embedded LINUX

System
Resources

Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-channel playback
and network operation simultaneously

Interface

User-friendly graphical user interface

Input
Devices

USB mouse

Input
Method

Arabic number, English character, donation and extension Chinese
(optional)

Shortcut
Function

Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu, double click
USB mouse to switch screen.

Compression

Standard

Video

Compressio

n

H.264

Audio

Compressio

n

G.711A

Video monitor

Video Input

4-CH composite video

input: (NTSC/PAL)
BNC (1.0V

B

P- P,

B75Ω)

8-CH composite video

input: (NTSC/PAL)
BNC (1.0V

B

P- P,

B75Ω)

16-CH composite

video input:
(NTSC/PAL) BNC

(1.0V

B

P- P,

B

75Ω)

Video
Output

1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75Ω) composite video signal output.

1-ch HDMI output
1-ch VGA output.

Support TV/VGA/HDMI video output at the same time.

Video
Standard

PAL (625 line, 50f/s), NTSC (525 line, 60f/s)

3

Record
Speed

Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and NTSC 1f/s to 30f/s

per channel

Video
Partition

1/4 windows(Optional)

1/4/9 windows

1/4/8/9 /16 windows

Monitor
Touring

Support monitor tour functions such as motion detection, and schedule
auto control.

Resolution
(PAL/NTSC
)

PAL（625TV Line，50f/s），NTSC（525TV line，60f/s

）

Real-time monitor

：

D1 704×576/704×480

Playback

All-channel :
D1
704×576/704×480,
HD1
352×576/352×480,
2CIF
704×288/704×240
CIF 352×288/
352×240,
QCIF
176×144/176×120

Playback

1/2-ch:
D1
704×576/704×480,
HD1
352×576/352×480,
2CIF
704×288/704×240,

CIF 352×288/
352×240,
QCIF
176×144/176×120
3-8-ch:

CIF 352×288/
352×240，

QCIF

176×144/176×120

Playback

：

All-channel：

CIF 352×288/
352×240， QCIF
176×144/176×120

Support dual streams.

Extra stream
resolution：

CIF 352×288/
352×240，

QCIF
176×144/176×120

Support dual streams.

Extra stream resolution：QCIF

176×144/176×120

Image
Quality

6-level image quality (Adjustable)

Privacy
mask

Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full screen.
Support max 4 zones.

Image
Information

Channel information, time information and privacy mask zone.

TV Adjust Adjust TV output zone suitable to anamorphic video.

Channel

Lock

Cover secret channel with blue screen though system is encoding

normally.

Screen-lock function to prevent unauthorized user seeing secret video.

Channel
Information

Channel name, screen lock status, video loss status and motion
detection status are shown on the bottom left of display screen.

Color

Configuratio

n

Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each channel.

Audio

Audio Input

1-ch 200-2000mV 10KΩ（RCA

）

Audio
Output

1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(RCA)

Bidirectional
Audio

Reuse the first channel audio input port to realize bidirectional talk
function.

Hard Disk

1 built-in SATA port. Support 1 HDD.

4

Hard disk

Hard Disk

Occupation

Audio：PCM 28.8MByte/h
Video：56-900MByte/h

Record and
playback

Recording
Mode

Manual recording, motion detection recording, schedule recording and

alarm recording
Priority: Manual recording> alarm recording>motion detection

recording>schedule recording.

Recording
Length

1 to 120 minutes single record duration (Default setup is 60 minutes)

Playback

Repeat
Way

When hard disk is full, system can overwrite previous video file.

Record
Search

Various search engines such as time, type and channel.

Playback
Mode

Various fast play, slow play speeds, manual frame by frame playback
and reverse play mode.

Various File

Switch
Ways

Can switch to previous or next file or any file in current play list.

Can switch to file on other channel of the same time. (If there is a file)
Support file continuous play, when file is end system auto plays the next

file in the current channel

Multi-

channel
Playback

There are two

playback modes: 1­chanel and 4­channel.

There are three

playback modes: 1-

chanell, 4-channel

and 8-channel.

There are four

playback modes: 1­chanell, 4-channel, 8­channel and 16-

channel.

Window
Zoom

Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when playback

Partial

Enlargemen

t

When in one-window full-screen playback mode, you can select any zone

to activate partial enlargement function.

Backup

function

Backup
Mode

HDD backup

Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable disk and
etc.)

Support USB burner (extension function).

Support network download and backup

Network
Function

Network
control

View monitor channel remotely.

DVR configuration through client-end a nd web browser

Upgrade via client-end or browser to realize remote maintenance.

View alarm information such as external motion detection and video loss
via client.

Support network PTZ lens control

File download backup and playback

Multiple devices share information via corresponding software such as

professional surveillance software (PSS)

Duplex transparent COM
Network alarm input and output

Bidirectional audio.

Motion
Detection and
Alarm

Motion

Detection

Zone setup: support 396((PAL 22×18, NTSC 22×15)) detection zones.

Various sensitivity levels.

Alarm can activate record or external alarm or screen message prompt.

Video Loss

Alarm can activate screen message prompt.

External
Alarm

N/A

Manual

Alarm

Control

N/A
Alarm Input

N/A

5

Alarm
Output

N/A
Alarm Relay

N/A

Interface

USB
Interface

One USB 2.0 port (max rated current 800mA).

Network
connection

RJ45 10M/100M self-adaptable Ethernet port

RS485

PTZ control port
Support various PTZ control protocols.

RS232

N/A

System

Information

Hard Disk
Information

Display HDD current status

Data

Stream

Statistics

Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode)
Log
statistics

Backup to 1024 log files.
Support various search engines such as time and type.

Version

Display version information: channel amount, system version and release
date.

On-line user

Display current on-line user

User

Management

User
Manageme
nt

Multi-lever user management; various management modes

Integrated management for local user, serial port user and network user.

Configurable user power.

Support user /group and its corresponding rights modification.
No limit to the user or group amount.

Password
Authenticati
on

Password modification
Administrator can modify other user’s password.

Account lock strategy

Three times login failure may result in buzzer beeps.

Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account lock.

Upgrade

USB, client-end or upgrade tool.

Login, Logout and Shutdown

Password login protection to guarantee safety

User-friendly interface when login. Provide the following options: Logout
/shutdown/ restart and etc.

Right authentication when shut down to make sure only those proper
people can turn off DVR

General
Parameter

Power

DC +12V

Power

Consumptio
n

≤ 15W (With power adapter, exclude HDD)

Working

Temperatur

e

0

℃－＋55℃

Working
Humidity

10%－90%

Air
Pressure

86kpa－106kpa

Dimension
(W*D*H)

325 x242 x55mm (The height includes feet.)

Weight

1.25KG(Exclude HDD)

Installation
Mode

Desktop installation

6

2 Overview

and Controls

This section provides information about front panel and rear panel. When you install this series
DVR for the first time, please refer to this part first.

2.1 Front Panel

The front panel is shown as in Figure 2-1.

Figure

2-1

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

Name Icon Function

Power button

Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up
or shut down DVR.

Up/
Down

、

Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up

and down.

Increase/decrease numeral.

Assistant function such as PTZ menu.

Left/
Right

⊳

�

Shift current activated control,

When playback, click these buttons to control playback bar.

ESC

ESC

Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.

When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.

Enter

ENTER

Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Go to menu

Assistant

Fn

One-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image color.

Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, pr

ess

it for 1.5seconds to delete the previous character before t

he

cursor.

In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction

keys to realize setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English

character(small/capitalized) and etc.
Realize other special functions.

7

USB port

To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.

Network
abnormal
indication
light

Net

Network error occurs or there is no network connection, the
light becomes red to alert you.

HDD
abnormal
indication
light

HDD

HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified
threshold value, the light becomes red to alert you.

IR Receiver IR

It is to receive the signal from the remote control.

Alarm
indication
light

Alarm

Here you can view there is external alarm input or not. T

he

light becomes on when there is an external alarm. The li

ght

become off when the external alarm stops.

2.2 Rear Panel

The 4-channel series product rear panel is shown as in Figure 2-2.

Figure

2-2

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

SN

Name

SN

Name

SN

Name

1

Video input

2

Video output

3

Audio output

4

Audio input

5

Video VGA output

6

HDMI port

7

USB port

8

Network port

9

RS-485 input port

10

Power socket

11

On/off button

12

GND port

The 8-channel series product rear panel is shown as in Figure 2-3.

8

Figure

2-3

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

SN

Name

SN

Name

SN

Name

1

Video input

2

Video output

3

Audio output

4

Audio input

5

Video VGA output

6

HDMI port

7

USB port

8

Network port

9

RS-485 input port

10

Power socket

11

On/off button

12

GND port

The 16-channel series product rear panel is shown as in Figure 2-4.

Figure

2-4

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

SN

Name

SN

Name

SN

Name

1

Video input

2

Video output

3

Audio output

4

Audio input

5

Video VGA output

6

HDMI port

7

USB port

8

Network port

9

RS-485 input port

10

Power socket

11

GND port

12

On/off button

When connect the Ethernet port, please use crossover cable to connect the PC and use the
straight cable to connect to the switcher or router.

2.3 Connection Sa

m ple

The connection sample is shown as below. See Figure 2-5.
The following figure is based on the 4 -channel series product.

9

Figure

2-5

2.4 Remote Control

The remote control interface is shown as in Figure 2-6.
Please note remote control is not our standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory
bag.

10

Figure

2-6

Serial Number

Name

Function

1

Power button

Click it to boot up or shut down

the device.

2

Address

Click it to input device number,

so that you can control it.

3

Forward

Various forward speeds and
normal speed playback.

4

Slow play

Multiple slow play speeds or
normal playback.

5

Next record

In playback mode, playback the

next video.

6

Previous record

In playback mode, playback the
previous video.

7

Play/Pause

In pause mode, click this button
to realize normal playback.

In normal playback click this
button to pause playback.

In real-time monitor mode, click

this button to enter video s earch

menu.

8

Reverse/pause
Reverse playback pause mode,

click this button to realize normal

playback.

In reverse playback click this
button to pause playback.

11

9

Cancel

Go back to previous menu or

cancel current operation (close
upper interface or control)

10

Record

Start or stop record manually

In record interface, working with
the direction buttons to select the

record channel.

11

Direction keys

Switch current activated control,

go to left or right.
In playback mode, it is to control
the playback process bar.
Aux function(such as switch the

PTZ menu)

12

Confirm /menu key

go to default button
go to the menu

13

Multiple-window switch

Switch between multiple-window
and one-window.

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Auxiliary key

In 1-ch monitor mode: pop up

assistant function：PTZ control
and Video color.

Switch the PTZ control menu in
PTZ control interface.

In motion detection interface,

working with direction keys to

complete setup.

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0-9 number key
Input password, channel or

switch channel.

Shift is the button to switch the
input method.

2.5

Mouse Control

Left click

mouse

System pops up password input dialogue box if you have not logged in.
In real-time monitor mode, you can go to the main menu.

When you have selected one menu item, left click mouse to view menu
content.

Implement the control operation.

Modify checkbox or motion detection status.

Click combo box to pop up d rop down list

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In input box, you can select input methods. Left click the corresponding

button on the panel you can input numeral/English character
(small/capitalized). Here ← stands for backspace button. ＿ stands for space

button.
In English input mode: _stands for input a backspace icon and ← stands for

deleting the previous character.

In numeral input mode: _ stands for clear and ← stands for deleting the
previous numeral.

When input special sign, you can click corresponding numeral in the front
panel to input. For example, click numeral 1 you can input“/” , or you can click
the numeral in the on-screen keyboard directly.

Double left

click mouse

Implement special control operation such as double click one item in the file
list to playback the video.

In multiple-window mode, double left click one channel to view in full-window.

Double left click current video again to go back to previous multiple-window

mode.

Right click

mouse

In real-time monitor mode, pops up shortcut menu: one-window, four-window,

Pan/Tilt/Zoom, color setting, search, record, main menu.
Among which, Pan/Tilt/Zoom and color setting applies for current selected
channel.
If you are in multiple-window mode, system automatically switches to the
corresponding channel.

Exit current menu without saving the modification.

Press

middle

button

In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.

Switch the items in the check box.

Page up or page down

Move
mouse

Select current control or move control

Drag mouse
Select motion detection zone

Select privacy mask zone.

2.6 Virtual Keyboard

&

Fro nt Panel

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2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard

The system supports two input methods: numeral input and English character (small and
capitalized) input.
Move the cursor to the text column, the text is shown as blue, input button pops up on the right.
Click that button to switch between numeral input and English input (capitalized and small),
Use > or < to shift between small character and capitalized character.

2.6.2 Front Panel

Move the cursor to the text column. Click Fn key and use direction keys to select number you
wanted. Please click enter button to input.

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3

Installation

and Connections

Note: All the installation and operations here should conform to your local
electric safety rules.

3.1

Check Unpacked DVR

When you receive the DVR from the forwarding agent, please check whether there is any visible
damage. The protective materials used for the package of the DVR can protect most accidental
clashes during transportation. Then you can open the box to c heck the accessories.
Please check the items in accordance with the list on the warranty card (Remote control is
optional). Finally you can remove the protective film of the DVR.
Note
Remote control is not a standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory bag.

3.2 About Front Panel

and Real Panel

For detailed information of the function keys in the front panel and the ports in the rear panel,
please refer to the appendix for detailed information.
The model in the front panel is very important; please check according to your purchase order.
The label in the rear panel is very important too. Usually we need you to represent the serial
number when we provide the service after sales.

3.3

H D D Installation

This series DVR has only one SATA HDD. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher.
You can refer to the Appendix for recommended HDD brand.
Please follow the instructions listed below to install hard disk.

1. Loosen the screws of the

upper cover and side panel.

2. Fix four screws in the HDD

(Turn just three rounds).

3. Place the HDD in accordance with
the four holes in the bottom.

4. Turn the device upside down
and then turn the screws in
firmly.

5. Fix the HDD firmly.

6. Connect the HDD cable and
power cable.

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7. Put the cover in accordance
with the clip and then place the
upper cover back.

8. Secure the screws in the
rear panel and the side panel.

Note:

•

You can connect the HDD data cable and the power cable first and then fix the HDD in the

device.

•

Please pay attention to the front cover. It adopts the vertical sliding design. You need to

push the clip first and then put down.

3.4 Connecting Power Supply

Please check input voltage and device power button match or not.
We recommend you use UPS to guarantee steady operation, DVR life span, and other peripheral
equipments operation such as cameras.

3.5 Connecting Video Input

and

Output Devices

Please note the following figure is based on the general series product.

3.5.1 Connecting Video Input

The video input interface is BNC. The input video format includes: PAL/NTSC BNC（1.0VB

P- P

，

B75Ω.

The video signal should comply with your national standards.
The input video signal shall have high SNR, low distortion; low interference, natural color and
suitable lightness.
Guarantee the stability and reliability of the camera signal:
The camera shall be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
The camera and the DVR should have the same grounding to ensure the normal operation of the
camera.

Guarantee stability and reliability of the transmission line

BTTTB

Please use high quality, sound shielded BNC. Please select suitable BNC model according to the
transmission distance.
If the distance is too long, you should use twisted pair cable, and you can add video
compensation devices or use optical fiber to ensure video quality.
You should keep the video signal away from the strong electromagnetic interference, especially

the high tension current.

Keep connection lugs in well contact

BTTTB

The signal line and shielded wire should be fixed firmly and in well connection. Avoid dry joint,
lap welding and oxidation.

BTTTB

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3.5.2 Connecting Video Output

Video output includes a BNC(PAL/NTSC1.0V

P-P

，75Ω）output ,a VGA output and HDMI output.
System supports BNC, VGA and HDMI output at the same time.
When you are using pc-type monitor to replace the monitor, please pay attention to the following
points:

•

To defer aging, do not allow the pc monitor to run for a long time.

•

Regular demagnetization will keep device maintain proper status.

•

Keep it away from strong electromagnetic interference devices.
Using TV as video output device is not a reliable substitution method. You also need to reduce
the working hour and control the interference from power supply and other devices. The low
quality TV may result in device damage.

3.6 Connecting

Audio Input & Output,

Bidirectional Audio

3.6.1 Audio Input

These series products adopt RCA port.
Due to high impedance of audio input, please use active sound pick-up.
Audio transmission is similar to video transmission. Try to avoid interference, dry joint, loose
contact and it shall be a way from high tension current.

3.6.2 Audio Output

The audio output signal parameter is usually over 200mv 1KΩ (BNC). It can directly connect to
low impedance earphone, active sound box or amplifier-drive audio output device.
If the sound box and the pick-up cannot be separated spatially, it is easy to arouse squeaking. In
this case you can adopt the following measures:

•

Use better sound pick-up with better directing property.

•

Reduce the volume of the sound box.

•

Using more sound-absorbing materials in decoration can reduce voice echo and improve

acoustics environment.

•

Adjust the layout to reduce happening of the squeaking.

3.7 RS485

When the DVR receives a camera control command, it transmits that command up the coaxial cable
to the PTZ device. RS485 is a single-direction protocol; the PTZ device can’t return any data to the
unit. To enable the operation, connect the PTZ device to the RS485 (A,B) input on the DVR. See
Figure 3-1.
Since RS485 is disabled by default for each camera, you must enable the PTZ settings first. This
series DVRs support multiple protocols such as Pelco-D, Pelco-P.
To connect PTZ devices to the DVR:

1. Connect RS485 A,B on the DVR rear panel.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the proper pins in the connector on the camera.

3. Please follow the instructions to configure a camera to enable each PTZ device on the DVR.

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Figure

3-1

3.8 Oth er Interfaces

There are still other interfaces on the DVR, such as USB ports.

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4 Overview of Navigation

and Controls

Important

•

Slight difference may be found in the interface. All the interfaces listed below are ba sed on

the 4-channel series product.

Before operation, please make sure:

•

You have properly installed HDD and connect all the cable connections.

•

The provided input power and the device power are matched.

•

The external power shall be DC +12V.

•

Always use the stable current, if necessary UPS is a best alternative measure.

4.1 Login, Logout & Ma in

Menu

4.1.1 Login

After system booted up, system pops up the startup wizard.
Click the Cancel button; you can go to the system login interface.
Click the Next Step button; you can go to the startup wizard interface. Here you can set the
system basic information. See Figure 4-1.

Figure

4-1

The system login interface is shown as in Figure 4-2.
System consists of four accounts:

•

Username: admin. Password: admin. (administrator, local a nd network)

•

Username: 888888. Password: 888888. (administrator, local only)

•

Username: 666666. Passwords: 666666(Lower authority user who can only monitor, playback,

backup and etc.)

•

Username: default. Password: default(hidden user)
You can use USB mouse, front panel, remote control or keyboard to input. About input method:

Click

to switch between numeral, English character (small/capitalized) and denotation.

Note:
For security reason, please modify password after you first login.

Within 30 minutes, three times login failure will result in system alarm and five times login failure
will result in account lock!

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4.1.2 Main Menu

Figure 4-2

After you logged in, the system main menu is shown as below. See Figure 4-3.
There are total six icons: search, information, setting, backup, advanced and shutdown.
You can move the cursor to highlight the icon, and then double click mouse to enter the sub­menu.

4.1.3 Logout

There are two ways for you to log out.
One is from menu option:

Figure 4-3

In the main menu, click shutdown button, you can see an interface is shown as below. See
Figure 4-4. There are several options for you.

Figure

4-4

4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure

The system can automatically backup video and resume previous working status after power
failure.

4.1.5 Replace Button Battery

Please make sure to use the same battery model if possible.

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We recommend replace battery regularly (such as one-year) to guarantee system time
accuracy.
Note:
Before replacement, please save the system setup, otherwise, you may lose the data
completely!

4.1.6 Preview Zoom Function

Move your mouse to the left top corner of the preview interface; you can see the preview
zoom button. See Figure 4-5. Left click the icon; you can see a hook icon. Now you have
enabled the preview zoom function. You can drag the mouse to zoom in the image.

Preview

zoom button

Figure

4-5

4.2 Record

4.2.1 Live Viewing

After you logged in, the system is in live viewing mode. You can see system date, time and
channel name. If you want to change system date and time, you can refer to general settings
(Main Menu->Setting->General). If you want to modify the channel name, please refer to the
display settings (Main Menu->Setting->Display)

1

Recording status

3

Video loss

2

Motion detection 4

Camera lock

4.2.2 Record
Note:

You need to have proper rights to implement the following operations. Please make sure the
HDD has been properly installed.

4.2.2.1 Record menu

Right click mouse or in the main menu, Advanced->Manual Record. You can see the manual
record interface is shown as in Figure 4-6.

4.2.2.2 Basic operation

There are three statuses: schedule/manual/stop. Please highlight icon “○” to
select corresponding channel.

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•

Manual: The highest priority. After manual setup, all selected channels will begin ordinary

recording.

•

Schedule: Channel records as you have set in recording setup (Main Menu->Setting-

>Schedule)

•

Stop: All channels stop recording.

4.2.2.3 Enable/disable record

Figure 4-6

Please check current channel status: “○” means it is not in recording status, “●” means it is in
recording status.
You can use mouse or direction key to highlight channel number. See Figure 4-7.

4.2.2.4 Enable all channel recording

Figure 4-7

Highlight ○ below All, you can enable all channel recording.

•

All channel schedule record
Please highlight “ALL” after “Schedule”. See Figure 4-8.
When system is in schedule recording, all channels will record as you have previously set
(Main menu->Setting->Schedule).
The corresponding indication light in front panel will turn on.

Figure

4-8