COP-USA DVR2304SE-B User Manual
DVR User Manual
For H.264 4/8/16-channel digital video recorder
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Digital Video Recorder User Manual
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. 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 well ventilation around the machine.
Do not power off the DVR when the device is function. The correct procedure to shut down DVR is to stop recording firstly, and then use
“shut down” button from the menu, and finally switch off the main power.
This equipment 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 cut off the power supply immediately, and get it checked by a qualified technician.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. No any parts repaired 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 .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Front Panel Instructions .................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Remote Controller .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
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
3.4 Live Playback .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
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
4.2.1 Live ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
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4.2.2 Main Monitor ................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.2.3 Spot ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
4.2.4 Mask ................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ 22
4.3 Record Configuration ................................................................................................................................................................ ................... 23
4.3.1 Enable .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
4.3.2 Record Stream .................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
4.3.3 Time ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
4.3.4 Stamp ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
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 ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.5.1 Sensor .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
4.5.2 Motion ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
4.5.3 Video Loss ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
4.5.4 Other Alarm ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.5.5 Alarm Out ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 32
4.6 Network Configuration ................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
4.6.1 Network............................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
4.6.2 Sub Stream ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
4.6.3 Email ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
4.6.4 Server ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
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 and 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 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
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
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7.1.1 On LAN ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
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 The Remote Live Preview ............................................................................................................................................................................. 57
7.4 Remote Playback & Backup .......................................................................................................................................................................... 60
7.4.1 Remote Playback .............................................................................................................................................................................. 60
7.4.2 Remote Backup................................................................................................................................................................................. 66
7.5 Remote System Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................................... 67
7.6 Tools .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
7.7 Remote Management .................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
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 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 86
Appendix A FAQ ..................................................................................................................................................................... 91
Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity............................................................................................................................. 97
Appendix C Compatible Devices ............................................................................................................................................. 98
Appendix D 4-CH Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 99
Appendix E 8-CH Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 100
Appendix F 16-CH Specifications.......................................................................................................................................... 101
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1 Introduction
1.1 DVR Introduction
This model of DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is designed for high performance CCTV solutions. It adopts state of the art video processing
chips and embedded Linux system. Meanwhile, it utilizes 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.,
ensuring powerful functions and high stability. Due to these distinctive characteristics, it is widely used in banks, telecommunication,
transportation, factories, warehouse, and other related applications.
1.2 Main Features
COMPRESSION FORMAT
Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate and better image quality
LIVE SURVEILLANCE
Support VGA/HDMI 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 one SATA HDD to record for a longer time without any limitation
BACKUP
Support USB 2.0 devices 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
4 CH DVR supports full D1 real-time recording; 8 CH DVR supports 4D1+4CIF recording; 16 CH DVR supports full CIF real-time
recording
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 input 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
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Support 1 administrator and 63 users.
Support event log recording and checking, events unlimited
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 menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters remotely
Support mobile surveillance by smart phones , Symbian, WinCE, Iphone , Gphone, or Blackberry, 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 until the physical installation is complete.
2.1 Install Hard Drive
Notice: 1. This series DVR supports one SATA hard drive. Please use the hard drive the manufacturers recommend specially for security
and safe field. Please refer to “Appendix C Compatible Devices 2”.
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 Fig 2-1.
Step3: Mount the HDD as Fig 2-2.
Note: For installation convenience, please connect the power and data cables first, and then wind the screws to fix the HDD.
Fig 2-1 Connect HDD Fig 2-2 Screw HDD
2.2 Front Panel Instructions
Notice: The front panel descriptions are only for reference; please make the object as the standard.
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Item
Type
Name
Description
1
Work state
indicator
Power
Power indicator, when connection , the light is blue
HDD
When HDD is writing and reading , the light is blue
Net
When access to network , the light is blue
Backup
When backup files and data, the light is blue
Play
When playing video, the light is blue
REC
When recording, the light is blue
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
3
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
7
POWER
POWER
Switch off
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2.3 Rear Panel Instructions
Item
Name
Description
1
Audio in
4 CH Audio input
2
GND
Grounding
3
RS485
Connect to speed dome or keyboard
4
ALARM OUT
1-ch relay output. Connect to external alarm
5
ALARM IN
Connect to external sensor 1-4
6
Video in
Video input channels from 1-4
7
Audio out
Audio output, connect to the sound box
8
Video out
Connect to monitor
9
HDMI port
Connect to high-definition display device
10
VGA port
VGA output, connect to monitor
11
LAN
Network port
12
USB port
Connect USB mouse or connect external USB devices
13
DC12V
POWER INPUT
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Fig 2-3 Rear Panel for 4-ch
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Item
Name
Description
14
Spot out
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Video would be displayed without OSD.
Item
Name
Description
1
Audio in
4 CH Audio input
2
GND
Grounding
3
RS485
Connect to speed dome or keyboard
4
ALARM OUT
1-ch relay output. Connect to external alarm
5
ALARM IN
Connect to external sensor 1-8
6
Video in
Video input channels from 1-8
7
Audio out
Audio output, connect to the sound box
8
Video out
Connect to monitor
9
HDMI port
Connect to high-definition display device
10
VGA port
VGA output, connect to monitor
11
LAN
Network port
Fig 2-4 Rear Panel for 8-ch
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Item
Name
Description
12
USB port
Connect USB mouse or connect external USB devices
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DC12V
POWER INPUT
14
Spot out
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Video would be displayed without OSD.
Item
Name
Description
1
Audio in
4 CH Audio input
2
GND
Grounding
3
RS485
Connect to speed dome or keyboard
4
ALARM OUT
1-ch relay output. Connect to external alarm
5
ALARM IN
Connect to external sensor 1-16
6
Video in
Video input channels from 1-16
7
HDMI port
Connect to high-definition display device
8
VGA port
VGA output, connect to monitor
9
LAN
Network port
Fig 2-5 Rear Panel for 16-ch
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Item
Name
Description
10
USB port
Connect USB mouse or connect external USB devices
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DC12V
POWER INPUT
12
Audio out
Audio output, connect to the sound box
13
Video out
Connect to monitor
14
Spot out
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Video would be displayed without OSD.
2.4 Remote Controller
It uses two AAA size batteries:
Step1: Open the battery cover of the Remote Controller
Step2: Place batteries. Please take care the polarity (+ and -)
Step3: Replace the battery cover
Key point 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 is mask
If it still doesn't work, Please change a new remote controller to try, or contact your dealers
The interface of remote controller is shown in Fig 2-6 Remote Controller.
Note: Remote controller can be selected depending on the product model. Here we will take the bigger remote controller as an
example to describe.
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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
Fig 2-6 Remote Controller
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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
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.
Operation processes with remote controller to control multi-DVR
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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, the user 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) press ENTER to confirm.
User can check the device ID of a DVR from System SetupBasicDevice ID. User 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.
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. Change a mouse to try
2.5.2 Use Mouse
In live:
Double-click left button on one camera to be full screen display. Double-click again to return to the previous screen display.
Click right button to reveal the control menu at the bottom of the screen. Click right to hide the control bar.
In setup:
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 Fig 2-7. It supports
digits, alphabets and symbols as inputs. Click „Shift‟ to input Capital letters and symbols; Click Shift again to return.
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Fig 2-7 Digital Numbers and Letters Input Window
Users can change some value by the wheel, such as time. Move cursor onto the value, and roll the wheel when the value blinks.
It supports mouse drag. I.e. Set motion detection area: click customized, hold left button and drag to set motion detection area. Set
schedule, hold left button and drag to set schedule time
In playback:
Click left button to choose the options. Click right button to return to live mode.
In backup:
Click left button to choose the options. Click right button 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.
Notice: Mouse is the default tool in all the operation below unless Exceptional indication
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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.
Notice: This serial device can only display menu on VGA/HDMI monitor or BNC monitor at one time. If there is live image display
without menu display, please check up whether other device has menu display firstly, or long press ESC/Stop key to wait for login dialog
box to appear. Long press ESC/Stop 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. This will take you to see a 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 let you see a shutdown window.
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Symbol
Meaning
Green
Manual record
Yellow
Motion detection record
Red
Sensor Alarm record
Blue
Schedule record
Step2: Click OK. Then the unit will power off after a while.
Step3: Disconnect the power.
3.2 Login
User can login and logout the DVR system. User cannot do any other operations except changing the multi-screen display once logout.
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
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3.4 Live Playback
Click Play button to playback the record. Refer to Figure3-3. User can do complete operation by clicking the buttons on screen.
Fig 3-3 Live Playback
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4 Main Menu Setup Guide
Right click or press ESC button on the front panel to display the control bar on the bottom of the screen. Refer to Fig 4-1:
Fig 4-1 Main Menu Toolbar
Click the icon beside the screen mode to display a channel selection box. 6/8/13 channels can realize single channel big screen. Images
can drag to any place to display in the live interface. 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.
PIP: Choose a single channel and then right click to show the menu bar . Then a PIP button will display. Now clicking this
button and choosing another single channel can realize the effect of picture in picture.
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, user can adjust the color of live pictures.
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 or stop recording.
Playback: Click this button to playback the recorded files.
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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:
Fig 4-2 Main Menu
4.1 Basic Configuration
Basic configuration includes three sub menus: system, date & time and DST.
4.1.1 System
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupBasicSystem tab ( please refer to Fig 4-3).
Step2: In this tab user can setup the device name, device ID, video format, max network
users, 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 CMS, this
would help users 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 that of camera. Fig 4-3 Basic Configuration-Basic
Password check: If this option is enabled, the user would need to input the user name and the password for performing corresponding
operations.
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Show time: If selected, the current time will be displayed during live monitoring.
Show wizard: If selected, the GUI would launch the startup wizard on every boot, allowing the user to do basic setup.
Max network uses: To set the max number of concurrent user logins in the DVR.
VGA resolution: The resolution of live display interface, range from: VGA800*600, VGA1024*768, VGA1280*1024, HDMI and CVBS.
Note: Switching between VGA and CVBS will change the menu output mode. Please connect to relevant monitor.
Language: setup the menu language.
Note: After changing the language and video output, the device needs to login again.
Logout After (Minutes): A user 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
login interface.
No Image When Logout: If this item is 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 tab; 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 Basic Configuration-Date & Time
4.1.3 DST
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupBasic DST tab (please refer to Fig 4-5).
Step2: In this tab, 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.
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Fig 4-5 Basic Configuration-DST
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.
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Fig 4-6 Live ConfigurationLive Fig 4-7 Live-Color Adjustment
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 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 “Default” to restore default setting; click “Apply” to save the setting;
click “Exit” to exit the current interface. Fig 4-8 Live Configuration-Main Monitor
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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; click “Exit” button to exit
the current interface. Fig 4-9 Live Configuration-Spot
4.2.4 Mask
User can setup private mask area on the live image picture, max threes areas.
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 left
picture. Right click to exit. Click Apply button to save settings.
Delete mask area: Select a certain mask area and double click to delete that mask area. Then click Apply button to save the setting.
Each channel is allowed to set 3 mask areas.
Fig 4-10 Live Configuration-Mask Setup Mask Area Live Image Mask Area
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4.3 Record Configuration
Parameter
Meaning
Record
To enable/disable recording for
the channel
Audio
To enable/disable audio
recording for the channel
Record configuration includes six sub menus: enable, record bit rate, time, recycle record, stamp and snap.
4.3.1 Enable
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupRecordEnable tab. Refer to Fig 4-11:
Step2: Checkmark record and audio.
Step3: Select All to setup the same settings for all channels.
4.3.2 Record Stream
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupRecord Record Bitrate tab. Refer to Fig 4-12:
Step2: Setup rate, resolution, quality, encode and max bit stream.
Step3: Select “All” to set the 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.
Note: If the rate value set is over high the maximum resources of the device, the value will be adjusted automatically.
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Fig 4-11 Record Configuration-Enable
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Fig 4-12 Record Configuration-Record Bit rate
Parameter
Meaning
Rate
Range from: 1-30（NTSC）1-25(PAL)
Resolution
Support CIF, HD1 and D1
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: 256 Kbps, 384Kbps,512 Kbps, 768 Kbps,
1Mbps, 1.5MBps, 2 Mbps
4.3.3 Time
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupRecord Time tab. 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 Configuration-Time
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