COP-USA DVR16HEC-960 User Manual
DVR User Manual
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CAUTION
Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely
We do not warrant all the content is correct. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice
This device should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. The voltage of the power
must be verified before using the same. Kindly remove the cables from the power source if the device is not to be used for a long
period of time.
Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other devices that produce heat
Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth
Do not block any ventilation openings and ensure proper ventilation around the machine
Do not power off the DVR when the device is functioning. The correct operation to shut down the DVR is to first stop recording
and then use “shut-down” button from the menu, and finally switch off the main power.
This machine is for indoor use only. Do not expose the machine in rain or moist environment. In case any solid or liquid get
inside the machine‟s case, please turn off the device immediately and get it checked by a qualified technician.
Do not try to repair the device by yourself without technical aid or approval.
When this product is in use, the relevant contents of Microsoft, Apple and Google will be involved in. The pictures and
screenshots in this manual are only used to explain the usage of our product. The ownerships of trademarks, logos and other
intellectual properties related to Microsoft, Apple and Google shall belong to the above-mentioned companies.
This manual is suitable for 4/8/16-channel digital video recorders. All examples and pictures used in the manual are from
16-channel DVR.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 DVR Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Main Features ................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Hardware Installation ................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer........................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.2 Install DVD Writer .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Front Panel Descriptions ................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions ................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Remote Controller ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.5 Control with Mouse ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
2.5.1 Connect Mouse ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.5.2 Use Mouse ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
3 Basic Function Instruction ...................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Startup & Shutdown ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.1 Startup .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.2 Shutdown .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
3.2 Login ............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
3.3 Live Preview .................................................................................................................................................................. 15
3.3.1 Live Playback ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
4 Main Menu Setup Guide .......................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Basic Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.1.1 System .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
4.1.2 Date & Time .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.1.3 DST ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.2 Live Configuration ......................................................................................................................................................... 20
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4.2.1 Live ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.2.2 Main Monitor ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.2.3 Spot ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.2.4 Mask ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.3 Record Configuration .................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.3.1 Enable .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
4.3.2 Record Bitrate ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.3.3 Time ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.3.4 Stamp ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.3.5 Recycle Record ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.3.6 Snap ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.4 Schedule Configuration ................................................................................................................................................. 26
4.4.1 Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.4.2 Motion ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.4.3 Sensor .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
4.5 Alarm Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................... 28
4.5.1 Sensor .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
4.5.2 Motion ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
4.5.3 Video Loss ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 31
4.5.4 Other Alarm ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.5.5 Alarm Out .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 31
4.6 Network Configuration ................................................................................................................................................... 32
4.6.1 Network ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 32
4.6.2 Sub-stream ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
4.6.3 Email .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
4.6.4 Server ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
4.6.5 Other Settings ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
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4.7 User Management Configuration ................................................................................................................................... 37
4.8 P.T.Z Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................ 39
4.9 Advanced....................................................................................................................................................................... 42
4.9.1 Reset .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
4.9.2 Import/Export ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 42
4.9.3 Block/Allow list ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
5 Search, Playback & Backup .................................................................................................................... 43
5.1 Time Search .................................................................................................................................................................. 43
5.2 Event Search ................................................................................................................................................................. 44
5.3 File Management ........................................................................................................................................................... 45
5.4 Search by Image ........................................................................................................................................................... 46
5.5 Backup .......................................................................................................................................................................... 47
6 Manage DVR ............................................................................................................................................. 48
6.1 Check System Information ............................................................................................................................................ 48
6.1.1 System Information ............................................................................................................................................................................... 48
6.1.2 Event Information .................................................................................................................................................................................. 48
6.1.3 Log Information ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
6.1.4 Network Information .............................................................................................................................................................................. 48
6.1.5 Online Information ................................................................................................................................................................................. 48
6.1.6 Record Information ................................................................................................................................................................................ 49
6.2 Manual Alarm ................................................................................................................................................................ 49
6.3 Disk Management ......................................................................................................................................................... 49
6.4 Upgrade......................................................................................................................................................................... 50
6.5 Logoff ............................................................................................................................................................................ 50
7 Remote Surveillance ................................................................................................................................ 51
7.1 IE Remote Surveillance ................................................................................................................................................. 51
7.1.1 On LAN ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 51
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7.1.2 On WAN ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 51
7.2 Remote Surveillance through Apple PC ........................................................................................................................ 53
7.2.1 On LAN ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 54
7.2.2 On WAN ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 56
7.3 Remote Preview ............................................................................................................................................................ 57
7.4 Remote Playback & Backup .......................................................................................................................................... 60
7.4.1 Remote Playback .................................................................................................................................................................................. 60
7.4.2 Remote Backup .................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
7.5 Remote System Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 66
7.6 Tools ............................................................................................................................................................................. 67
7.7 Remote Information ....................................................................................................................................................... 67
8 Mobile Surveillance .................................................................................................................................. 69
8.1 By Phones with Windows mobile OS ............................................................................................................................ 69
8.2 By Phones with Symbian OS ......................................................................................................................................... 70
8.3 By phones with Iphone OS ............................................................................................................................................ 72
8.4 By phones with Android OS ........................................................................................................................................... 80
8.5 By Phones with Blackberry OS ...................................................................................................................................... 85
Appendix A FAQ ......................................................................................................................................... 91
Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity ............................................................................................. 97
Appendix C Compatible Devices .............................................................................................................. 98
Appendix D 4-CH Specifications............................................................................................................. 100
Appendix D 8-CH Specifications............................................................................................................. 101
Appendix D 16-CH Specifications .......................................................................................................... 102
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1 Introduction
1.1 DVR Introduction
This model DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is designed especially for CCTV system. It adopts high performance video
processing chips and embedded Linux system. Meanwhile, it utilizes many most advanced technologies, such as standard
H.264 with low bit rate, Dual stream, SATA interface, VGA output mouse supported, IE browser supported with full remote
control, mobile view(by phones), etc., which ensure its powerful functions and high stability. Due to these distinctive
characteristics, it is widely used in banks, telecommunication, transportation, factories, warehouse, and irrigation and so on.
1.2 Main Features
COMPRESSION FORMAT
Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate and better image quality
LIVE SURVEILLANCE
Support HDMI/ VGA/BNC output
Support channel security by hiding live display
Display the local record state and basic information
Support USB to make full control
RECORD MEDIA
Support two SATA HDD to record for a longer time without any limitation
BACKUP
Support USB 2.0 devices to backup
Support built-in SATA DVD writer to backup
Support saving recorded files with AVI standard format to a remote computer through internet
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RECORD & PLAYBACK
Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording
Support recycle after HDD full
Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable
Support 4/8/16-ch WD1 real time
4 audio channels available
Two record search mode: time search and event search
Support 4/8/16 screen playback simultaneously
Support deleting and locking the recorded files one by one
Support remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet
ALARM
1 channel alarm output and 4/8/16 channel alarm inputs available
Support schedule for motion detection and sensor alarm
Support pre-recording and post recording
Support linked channels recording once motion or alarm triggered on certain channel
Support linked PTZ preset ，auto cruise and track of the corresponding channel
PTZ CONTROL
Support various PTZ protocols
Support 128 PTZ presets and 8 auto cruise tracks
Support remote PTZ control through internet
SECURITY
Customize user right: log search, system setup, two way audio, file management, disk management, remote login, live
view, manual record, playback, PTZ control and remote live view
Support 1 administrator and 63 users.
Support event log recording and checking, events unlimited
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NETWORK
Support TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol
Support IE browser to do remote view
Support setup client connection amount
Support dual stream. Network stream is adjustable independently to fit the network bandwidth and environment.
Support picture snap and color adjustment in remote live
Support remote time and event search, and channel playback with picture snap
Support remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise
Support remote full system configuration, changing all the DVR parameters remotely
Support mobile surveillance by smart phones , symbian, WinCE, Iphone or Gphone, 3G network available
Support CMS to manage multi devices on internet
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2 Hardware Installation
Notice: Check the unit and the accessories after getting the DVR.
Please don‟t power up the unit till the physical installation is complete.
2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive
Notice: 1. This series supports two SATA hard drives. Please use the hard drive the manufacturers recommend specially for
security and safe field.
2. Please calculate HDD capacity according to the recording setting. Please refer to “Appendix B Calculate Recording
Capacity”.
Step1: Unscrew and Open the top cover.
Step2: Connect the power and data cables. Place the HDD onto the bottom case as Fig2.1.
Step3: Screw the HDD as Fig2.2
Note: For the convenience to install, please connect the power and data cables firstly, and then screw to fix.
Fig 2.1 Connect HDD Fig 2.2 Screw HDD
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Item
Type
Name
Description
1
Work state
indicator
Power
Power Indicator, when connected, the light is blue.
HDD
The light turns blue when reading/writing HDD.
Net
The light turns blue when it is able to access the network.
Backup
The light turns blue when backing up files and data.
Play
The light turns blue when playing video.
REC
The light turns blue when recording
2.1.2 Install DVD Writer
Notice: 1. The writers must be the compatible devices we recommend. Please refer to “Appendix C Compatible Devices”
2. This device is only for backup.
Step1: Unscrew and Open the top cover.
Step2: Connect the power and data cables. Place the DVD writer onto the bottom case as Fig2.3.
Step3: Screw the DVD writer as Fig2.4
Fig 2.3 Connect the DVD Writer Fig 2.4 Screw the Writer
2.2 Front Panel Descriptions
Notice: The front panel descriptions are only for reference; please make the object as the standard.
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Item
Type
Name
Description
2
Compound
button
MENU/+
1. Enter menu in live 2. Increase the value in setup
BACKUP/-
1. Decrease the value in setup 2. Enter backup mode in live
RECORD/FOCUS
1. Record manually 2. FOCUS function enables at PTZ mode.
REW/SPEED
1. Rewind key 2. SPEED function enables at PTZ mode
SEARCH/ZOOM
1. Enter search mode 2.ZOOM function enables at PTZ mode.
PLAY /IRIS
1. Enter play interface 2. IRIS function enables at PTZ mode
FF/ P.T.Z.
1. Fast forward 2. Enter PTZ mode in live
STOP/ESC
1. Quit play mode 2. Exit the current interface or status
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Digital button
1-9
Input number 1-9 or choose camera
0/10+
Input number0, 10 and the above number together with other
digital keys
4
Input button
Direction button
Change direction to select items
Multi-screen
Change screen display mode like1/4/9/16 channel
Enter button
Confirm selection
5
IR receiver
IR
For remote controller
6
USB
USB port
To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD for
backup or update firmware; or connect to USB mouse
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions
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Item
Name
Description
1
Audio in
4-ch audio inputs
2
DC 12V
Power input
3
Alarm out
1-ch relay output. Connect to external alarm.
4
GND
Grounding
5
Alarm in
Connect to external sensor1-4
6
Audio out
Audio output, connect to the sound box
7
CVBS port
CVBS video signal output
8
Spot
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Video would be displayed
without OSD.
9
RS485
Connect to keyboard or speed dome
10
Video in
Video input channels from 1-4
11
HDMI port
Connect to high-definition display device
12
USB port
To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD for backup or update
firmware; or connect to USB mouse
13
LAN
Network port
14
VGA port
VGA output, connect to monitor
15
Fan
For cooling the device
Fig 2.5 Rear Panel for 4-ch
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Item
Name
Description
1
Audio in
4-ch audio inputs
2
DC 12V
Power input
3
Alarm out
1-ch relay output. Connect to external alarm.
4
GND
Grounding
5
Alarm in
Connect to external sensor1-8
6
Audio out
Audio output, connect to the sound box
7
CVBS port
CVBS video signal output
8
Spot
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Video would be displayed
without OSD.
9
RS485
Connect to keyboard or speed dome
10
Video in
Video input channels from 1-8
11
HDMI port
Connect to high-definition display device
12
USB port
To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD for backup or update
firmware; or connect to USB mouse
13
LAN
Network port
14
VGA port
VGA output, connect to monitor
15
Fan
For cooling the device
Fig 2.6 Rear Panel for 8-ch
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Item
Name
Description
1
Audio in
4-ch audio inputs
2
DC 12V
Power input
3
Alarm out
1-ch relay output. Connect to external alarm.
4
GND
Grounding
5
Alarm in
Connect to external sensor1-16
6
Audio out
Audio output, connect to the sound box
7
CVBS port
CVBS video signal output
8
Spot
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Video would be displayed
without OSD.
9
RS485
Connect to keyboard or speed dome
10
Video in
Video input channels from 1-16
11
HDMI port
Connect to high-definition display device
12
USB port
To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD for backup or update
firmware; or connect to USB mouse
13
LAN
Network port
14
VGA port
VGA output, connect to monitor
15
Fan
For cooling the device
Fig 2.7 Rear Panel for 16-ch
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Button
Function
Power Button
Switch off—to stop DVR. Use it before turning off the power
Record Button
To record manually
-/-- /0-9 Digital Button
Input number or choose camera
Fn1 Button
Unavailable temporarily
Multi Button
To choose multi screen display mode
Next Button
To switch the live image
SEQ
To enter into auto dwell mode
Audio
To enable audio output in live mode
Switch
To switch the output between BNC and VGA
Direction button
To move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ
Enter Button
To confirm the choice or setup
Menu Button
To enter into menu
2.4 Remote Controller
It uses two AAA size batteries.
Open the battery cover of the Remote Controller.
Place batteries. Please take care of the polarity (+ and -).
Replace the battery cover.
Fig 2.8 Remote Controller
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Exit Button
To exit the current interface
Focus/IRIS/Zoom/PTZ
To control PTZ camera. Move camera/zoom/IRIS/Focus
Preset Button
To enter into preset setting in PTZ mode
Cruise Button
To enter into cruise setting in PTZ mode
Track Button
To enter into track setting in PTZ mode
Wiper Button
To enable wiper function in PTZ mode
Light Button
To enable light function in PTZ mode
Clear Button
To return to the previous interface
Fn2 Button
Unavailable temporarily
Info Button
Get information about DVR like firmware version, HDD information
To control playback. Play/Pause/Stop/Previous Section/Next
Section/Rewind/Fast Forward
Snap Button
To take snapshots manually
Search Button
To enter into search mode
Cut Button
To set the start/end time for backup in playback mode
Backup Button
To enter into backup mode
Zoom Button
To zoom in the images
PIP Button
To enter into picture in picture setting mode
Note: You shall press P.T.Z button to enter into PTZ setting mode, choose a channel and press P.T.Z button again to hide the
P.T.Z control panel. Then you can press preset, cruise, track, wiper or light button to enable the relevant function.
Note: Key points to check in case the remote doesn‟t work.
1. Check batteries polarity.
2. Check the remaining charge in the batteries.
3. Check IR controller sensor for any masking.
4. Check the ID of the remote with respect to the DVR.
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If it still doesn't work, please try using a good known remote, or contact your dealer.
The interface of remote controller is shown in Fig 2.8 Remote Controller.
Operation processes with remote controller to control multi-DVR
The default device ID of the DVR is 0. It‟s not necessary to reset the device ID when a remote is to be used to control a single
DVR. However when controlling multiple DVRs with multiple remote controllers, you would need to configure the device ID,
please refer to below steps:
Activate remote controller to control the DVR: Turn the IR sensor of the remote controller towards the IR receiver on the front
panel, press the number key 8 twice on the remote, then input device ID of the DVR to be controlled (Range from: 0-65535;
the default device ID is 0) and press ENTER to confirm.
You can check the device ID of a DVR from System SetupBasicDevice ID. You can also set multiple DVRs with the same
device ID however this can cause interference if the DVRs are kept close to each other.
2.5 Control with Mouse
2.5.1 Connect Mouse
It supports USB mouse through the ports on the rear panel.
Notice: If mouse is not detected or doesn't work, check below steps:
1. Make sure the mouse is plugged in the USB mouse port not the USB port on the front panel.
2. Try with a good know mouse.
2.5.2 Use Mouse
During live:
Double-click on any camera window for the full screen mode. Double-click again to return to the previous screen mode.
Right click to reveal the control menu on the screen. Right click to hide the control menu.
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In Configuration:
Click to enter a particular option. Right click to cancel the option or to return to the previous menu.
In order to input a value in a particular screen, move cursor to the input box and click. An input window will appear as Fig2.9. It
supports digits, alphabets and symbols as inputs. Click Shift button to input Capital letters and symbols; click Shift button again
to return.
You can change some values using the mouse wheel, such as time. Move
cursor onto the value and roll the wheel when the value blinks.
It supports mouse drag. For e.g. setting up motion detection area, click
customized, hold down the left button and drag to set motion detection area.
Setting up Schedule: hold left button and drag to set schedule time.
Fig 2.9 Digital Numbers and Letters Input Window
In Playback:
Click to choose the options. Right click to return to live mode.
In Backup:
Click to choose the options. Right click to return to previous picture.
In PTZ Control:
Click left button to choose the buttons to control the PTZ. Click right button to return to live.
Note: Mouse is the default tool for all operations unless an exception, as indicated.
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3 Basic Function Instruction
3.1 Startup & Shutdown
Please make sure all the connections are done properly before you power on the unit. Proper startup and shutdown are crucial
to expanding the life of your DVR.
3.1.1 Startup
Step1: Connect with the source power.
Step2: The device will boot and the power LED would turn blue.
Step3 A WIZZARD window will pop up and show some information about time zone，time setup，network configuration, record
configuration and disk management. User can setup here and refer to the concrete setup steps from the corresponding
chapters. If users don‟t want to setup Wizard, please click Exit button to exit.
Note: This DVR can only display options on either VGA/HDMI monitor or BNC monitor at a given point of time, if there is live
image display without menu options then please check if there is display on other device/monitor, or long press Stop/ESC key
to wait for login dialog box to appear. Long press Stop/ESC key can switch the output between BNC and VGA/HDMI.
3.1.2 Shutdown
You can shut down the device by using IR remote controller and mouse.
By IR remote controller:
Step1: Press Power button to display the shutdown window. The unit will shut down by clicking “OK” button.
Step2: Disconnect the power.
By mouse:
Step1: Enter into Menu and select “Shut Down” icon. This will take you to a shutdown window.
Step2: Click OK. Then the unit will power off after a while.
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Symbol
Meaning
Green
Manual record
Yellow
Motion detection record
Red
Sensor Alarm record
Blue
Schedule record
Step3: Disconnect the power.
3.2 Login
User can login or log off the DVR system. Once logged off the user cannot do any
other operation except changing the multi-screen display.
Notice: The default user name and password is “admin” and 123456”
For complete operational steps for changing password, adding or deleting users，
please refer to section 4.7 User Management Configuration. Fig 3-1 Login
3.3 Live Preview
Fig 3-2 Live Preview Interface
3.3.1 Live Playback
Click Play button to play the record. Refer to Figure3-3. User can do complete operation by clicking the buttons on
screen.
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Fig 3-3 Live Playback
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4 Main Menu Setup Guide
Click right mouse or press Stop/ESC button on the front panel to display the menu on the bottom of the screen. Refer to Fig 4-1:
Fig 4-1 Main Menu Toolbar
Click the icon beside the screen display mode to display a channel select dialog. 6/8/13 channels can realize single channel
big screen. Images can drag to any place to display in the live interface. Click icon to set up picture-in-picture. Click the
icon beside the playback icon to select the time to playback. For example, if 2 minutes is selected and then click playback
button, it will start to playback from the past 2 minutes.
Dwell: Dwell means to display live images from different cameras in a sequence. The images may be displayed as a single
channel or in a grid fashion from different cameras. Dwell mode is enabled only when the chosen display mode is not able to
display all the available cameras.
Color: If this button is enabled, you can adjust the color of live images.
E-Zoom: Single channel large screen electronic amplification.
Volume: Enable sound.
PTZ: Click the PTZ button to control rotation position, speed and auto scan of the PTZ connected to the IP camera.
Snap: Use this button to take snapshots. These pictures will automatically be saved in the HDD.
Record: Click this button to start/stop recording.
Playback: Click this button to playback the recorded files.
User can click button and drag it anywhere with the left mouse.
Click Menu button to pop up a window as Fig 4-2; you can also press MENU button on the front panel or operate with
remote controller to display the main menu. Clicking Setup icon will pop-up the configuration menu:
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Fig 4-2 System Setup
4.1 Basic Configuration
Basic configuration includes three sub menus: system, date & time and DST.
4.1.1 System
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupBasicSystem. Refer to Fig 4-3:
Step2: In this interface you can setup the device name, device ID, video format, max
network user, VGA resolution and language. The definitions for every parameters
display as below:
Device Name: The name of the device as it may display on the client end or on CMS,
this would help the user to recognize the device remotely.
Device ID: This ID is used to map the DVR with IR remote controller and speed dome
cameras.
Video Format: Two modes: PAL and NTSC. User can select the video format
according to the cameras being used. Fig 4-3 Basic
Password Check: If enabled the user would need to input the user name and the password for performing corresponding
operations.
Show System Time: If selected, displays the current time during live monitoring...
Max Online Users: To set the maximum number of concurrent user logins in the DVR.
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Show wizard: If selected, the GUI would launch the startup wizard on every boot, allowing the user to do basic setup.
VGA resolution: The resolution of live display interface, ranges from: CVBS, VGA800*600, VGA1024*768, VGA1280*1024
and HDMI.
Note： Switching between HDMI/VGA and CVBS will change the menu output mode. Please connect to relevant monitor.
Language: To setup the menu language.
Note: After changing the language and video output, the device needs to login again.
Logout After (Minutes): You can setup the screen interval time (30s, 60s, 180s,
300s). If there is no any operation within the setting period, the device will auto
logout and return to the login interface.
No Image When Logout: If selected, there will be no image showing when logout.
4.1.2 Date & Time
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupBasicDate & Time tab. Refer to Fig 4-4:
Step2: Set the date format, time format, time zone in this interface; checkmark “sync
time with NTP server” to refresh NTP server date; user can also adjust system date
manually
Step3: Click “Default” button to restore default setting; click “Apply” button to save
the setting; click “Exit” button to exit the current interface. Fig 4-4 Date & Time
4.1.3 DST
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupBasicDST tab. Refer to Fig 4-5:
Step2: In this interface, enable daylight saving time, time offset, mode, start & end
month/week/date, etc.
Step3: Click “Default” button to restore default setting; click “Apply” button to save
the setting; click “Exit” button to exit the current interface.
Fig 4-5 DST
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4.2 Live Configuration
Live configuration includes four submenus: live, main monitor, spot and mask.
4.2.1 Live
In this interface, user can setup camera name, adjust colors: brightness, hue, saturation and contrast.
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupLiveLive tab. Refer to Fig 4-6:
Note: A soft keyboard will pop up by clicking the camera name. User can self-define the camera name.
Step2: For a particular camera/channel setting, please click “setting” button to see a window as Fig 4-7:
Step3: In this interface, user can adjust brightness, hue, saturation and contrast in live; click “Default” button to restore default
setting, click “OK” button to save the setting.
Step4: Select “All” to setup all channels with the same parameters.
Fig 4-6 Live configuration Fig 4-7 Live Color Adjustment
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4.2.2 Main Monitor
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupLiveMain Monitor tab. Refer to Fig
4-8:
Step2: Select split mode: 1×1、2×2、2×3、3×3、4×4 and channel. Click
button to setup the previous channel group. Click button to set
the latter channel group.
Step3: Set the dwell time.
Step4: Click “Default” to restore default setting; click “Apply” to save the
setting; click “Exit” to exit the current tab. Fig 4-8 Main Monitor
4.2.3 Spot
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupLiveSpot tab. Refer to Fig 4-9:
Step2: Select split mode: 1×1 and map the channel
Step3: Set the dwell time.
Step4: Select the split mode and then setup current picture group.
Click button to setup the previous channel groups of dwell
picture. Click button to set the latter channel groups of dwell
picture.
Step5: Click “Apply” button to save the setting; Fig 4-9 Spot
Click “Exit” button to exit the current tab.
4.2.4 Mask
You can setup private mask area on the live image picture. For a given channel a maximum of three areas can be masked.
Setup mask area: Click Setting button, enter into live image to press left mouse and drag mouse to set mask area. Please
refer to the below picture. Click Apply button to save the setting. Right click to exit.
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Delete mask area: Select a certain mask area and double click to delete that mask area. Then click Apply button to save the
setting.
Fig 4-10 Mask
Setup Mask Area Live Image Mask Area
4.3 Record Configuration
Record configuration includes six sub menus: enable, record bit rate, time, recycle record, stamp and snap.
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Parameter
Meaning
Record
To enable/disable recording
for the channel
Audio
To enable/disable audio
recording for the channel
4.3.1 Enable
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupRecordEnable tab. Refer to Fig 4-11:
Fig 4-11 Enable Record
Step2: Checkmark record and audio.
Step3: Select All to setup the same settings for all channels.
4.3.2 Record Bitrate
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupRecordRecord bit rate interface. Refer to Fig 4-12:
Step2: Setup rate, resolution, quality, encode and max bit stream.
Step3: Select “All” to set same settings for all channels.
Step4: Click “Default” button to restore default setting; click “Apply” button to save the setting; click “Exit” button to exit the
current interface.
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Fig 4-12 Record Bitrate
Parameter
Meaning
Rate
Range from: 1-30（NTSC）1-25(PAL)
Resolution
Support CIF , HD1, D1 and WD1.
Quality
The higher the value is, the clearer the
recorded image is. Six options: lowest,
lower, low, medium, higher and highest.
Encode
VBR and CBR
Max bit
stream
Range from: 768kbps~2.5Mpbs
4.3.3 Time
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupRecordTime interface. Refer to
Fig 4-13:
Pre-alarm record time: The record time prior to actual triggering of
an alarm i.e. record time before motion detection or a sensor alarm
was triggered.
Post-alarm record: Set the post recording time after the alarm is
finished, five options: 10s, 15s, 20s, 30s, 60s, 120s, 180s and 300s.
Expire time: The time till which the records would be retained. If
the set date is overdue, the recorded files will be deleted
automatically.
Step2: Select “All” to setup all channels with the same parameters.
Step3: Click “Apply” to save the setting; click “Exit” to exit the current interface. Fig 4-13 Record Time Setup
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