COP-USA DVR2308SE-C User Manual

DVR User Manual

For H.264 4/8/16-channel digital video recorder

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CAUTION

 Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and

safely.

 There may be several technically incorrect places or printing errors in this manual. The

updates will be added into the new version of this manual. 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. If the device doesn‟t
work for a long time, pull out the plug from the socket.

 Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or

other device that produce heat.

 Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth.
 Place the device in a well-ventilated area.
 Do not power off the DVR at normal recording condition! The correct operation to shut

off DVR is to stop recording firstly, and then to select “shut-down” button at the right of the
menu bar to exit, and finally to cut off the power.

 This machine is indoor using equipment. Do not expose the machine in rain or moist

environment. In case any solid or liquid get into the machine‟s case, please cut off the power

supply immediately, and ask for qualified technicians to check the machine before restart

 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 ......................................................................................3

2.1 Install Hard Drive ................................................................................................................ 3

2.2 Front Panel Descriptions ...................................................................................................... 3

2.3 Rear Panel Instructions ................................................................................................ ........ 4

2.4 Remote Controller ............................................................................................................... 6

2.5 Control with Mouse ............................................................................................................. 7

2.5.1 Connect Mouse ................................................................................................... 7

2.5.2 Use Mouse .......................................................................................................... 7

3 Basic Function Instruction...............................................................................9

3.1 Power On/Off ...................................................................................................................... 9

3.1.1 Power On ............................................................................................................ 9

3.1.2 Power Off ........................................................................................................... 9

3.2 Login ................................................................................................................................... 9

3.3 Live Preview ...................................................................................................................... 10

3.4 Live Playback .................................................................................................................... 10

4 Main Menu Setup Guide ................................................................................12

4.1 Basic Configuration ........................................................................................................... 13

4.1.1 System .............................................................................................................. 13

4.1.2 Time & Date ..................................................................................................... 14

4.1.3 DST .................................................................................................................. 14

4.2 Live Configuration ............................................................................................................ 15

4.2.1 Live ................................................................................................................... 15

4.2.2 Main Monitor.................................................................................................... 16

4.2.3 Spot ................................................................................................................... 17

4.2.4 Mask ................................................................................................................. 17

4.3 Record Configuration ........................................................................................................ 18

4.3.1 Enable ............................................................................................................... 18

4.3.2 Record Bitrate ................................................................................................... 19

4.3.3 Time .................................................................................................................. 19

4.3.4 Stamp ................................................................................................................ 20

4.3.5 Recycle Record ................................................................................................. 21

4.3.6 Snap .................................................................................................................. 21

4.4 Schedule Configuration ..................................................................................................... 21

4.4.1 Schedule ........................................................................................................... 21

4.4.2 Motion Schedule ............................................................................................... 22

4.4.3 Sensor Schedule................................................................................................ 22

4.5 Alarm Configuration .......................................................................................................... 23

4.5.1 Sensor Alarm .................................................................................................... 23

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4.5.2 Motion Alarm ................................................................................................... 25

4.5.3 Video Loss ........................................................................................................ 26

4.5.4 Other Alarm ...................................................................................................... 26

4.5.5 Alarm Out ......................................................................................................... 27

4.6 Network Configuration ...................................................................................................... 28

4.6.1 Network ............................................................................................................ 28

4.6.2 Sub Stream........................................................................................................ 29

4.6.3 Email ................................................................................................................ 29

4.6.4 Server................................................................................................................ 30

4.6.5 Other Settings ................................................................................................... 31

4.7 User Management Configuration ................................ ....................................................... 33

4.8 P.T.Z Configuration ........................................................................................................... 34

4.9 Advanced ........................................................................................................................... 38

4.9.1 Reset ................................................................................................................. 38

4.9.2 Import/Export ................................................................................................... 38

4.9.3 Block/Allow List .............................................................................................. 38

5 Search, Playback & Backup ..........................................................................39

5.1 Time Search ....................................................................................................................... 39

5.2 Event Search ...................................................................................................................... 40

5.3 File Management ............................................................................................................... 40

5.4 Search by Image ................................................................................................................ 41

5.5 Backup ............................................................................................................................... 41

6 Manage DVR ...................................................................................................43

6.1 Check System Information ................................................................................................ 43

6.1.1 System Information .......................................................................................... 43

6.1.2 Event Information ............................................................................................. 43

6.1.3 Log Information................................................................................................ 43

6.1.4 Network Information ........................................................................................ 43

6.1.5 Online Information ........................................................................................... 43

6.1.6 Record Information .......................................................................................... 43

6.2 Manual Alarm .................................................................................................................... 43

6.3 Disk Management .............................................................................................................. 43

6.4 Upgrade ............................................................................................................................. 44

6.5 Logoff ................................................................................................................................ 44

7 Remote Surveillance .......................................................................................45

7.1 IE Remote Surveillance ..................................................................................................... 45

7.1.1 On LAN ............................................................................................................ 45

7.1.2 On WAN ........................................................................................................... 45

7.2 Remote Surveillance through Apple PC ............................................................................ 46

7.2.1 On LAN ............................................................................................................ 46

7.2.2 On WAN ........................................................................................................... 48

7.3 The Remote Live Preview ................................................................................................. 48

7.4 Remote Playback & Backup .............................................................................................. 51

7.4.1 Remote Playback .............................................................................................. 51

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7.4.2 Remote Backup ................................................................................................ 54

7.5 Remote System Configuration ........................................................................................... 54

7.6 Tools .................................................................................................................................. 55

7.7 Remote Management ......................................................................................................... 55

Appendix A FAQ .............................................................................................56

Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity .................................................60

Appendix C Compatible Devices ...................................................................61

Appendix D 4-CH DVR Specifications.............................................................................. 62

Appendix E 8-CH DVR Specifications .............................................................................. 63

Appendix F 16-CH DVR Specifications ............................................................................ 64

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1 Introduction

1.1 DVR Introduction

This model DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is designed specially 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

 Supports HDMI/ VGA/BNC output
 Supports channel security by hiding live display
 Display the local record state and basic information
 Supports USB to make full control

RECORD MEDIA

 Supports one SATA HDD to record for a longer time without any limitation

BACKUP

 Supports USB 2.0 devices to backup
 Supports saving recorded files with AVI standard format to a remote computer through

internet

RECORD & PLAYBACK

 Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording
 Supports recycle after HDD full
 Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable
 4CH DVR supports 4 CH 960H real-time recording
 8/16CH DVR supports 8/16CH 960H @12/15frame recording or 8/16CH full D1/CIF

real-time recording.

 4 audio channels available
 Three record search modes: time search, event search and image search
 4/8/16-CH screen playback simultaneously
 Supports deleting and locking the recorded files one by one
 Supports remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet

ALARM

 1 channel alarm output and 4/8/16 channel alarm input available
 Supports schedule for motion detection and sensor alarm

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 Supports pre-recording and post recording
 Supports linked channels recording once motion or alarm triggered on certain channel
 Supports linked PTZ preset ，auto cruise and track of the corresponding channel

PTZ CONTROL

 Supports various PTZ protocols
 Supports 128 PTZ presets and 8 auto cruise tracks
 Supports 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

 Supports 1 administrator and 63 users.
 Supports event log recording and checking, events unlimited

NETWORK

 Supports TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol
 Supports IE browser to do remote view
 Supports setup client connection amount
 Supports dual stream. Network stream is adjustable independently to fit the network

bandwidth and environment.

 Supports picture snap and color adjustment in remote live
 Supports remote time and event search, and channel playback with picture snap
 Supports remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise
 Supports remote full menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters remotely
 Supports mobile surveillance by phones with iPhone/Android/Blackberry OS.
 Supports CMS to manage multi devices on internet

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Type

Name

Description

Work

state

indicator

Power

The power indicator turns blue when DVR is powered up.

HDD

The light turns blue when HDD is writing and reading.

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.

Function

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

2 Hardware Installation

2.1 Install Hard Drive

Check the unit and the accessories after getting the DVR. Please don‟t power up the unit till
the physical installation is complete.

Notice: 1. This series support one SATA hard drive. 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”.

Step 1: Unscrew and open the top cover.
Step 2: Connect the power and data cables. Place the HDD onto the bottom case as Fig 2-1.
Step 3: Screw the HDD as Fig 2-2.

Fig 2-1 Connect HDD Fig 2-2 Screw HDD

Note: For convenience installation, please connect the power and data cables first and
then wind the screws to fix the HDD.

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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Type

Name

Description

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.

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 .

Input

button

Direction button

Change direction to select items.

Multi-screen

Change screen display mode like1/4/8 channel.

Enter button

Confirm selection.

IR

receiver

IR

For remote controller

USB

USB port

To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD for
backup or update firmware; or connect to USB mouse.

POWER

POWER

Switch off

Item

Name

Description

1

Audio out

Audio output, connect to the sound box

2

Audio in

4 CH Audio input

3

ALARM IN

Connect to external sensor 1-4

4

ALARM OUT

1-ch relay output. Connect to external alarm

5

GND

Grounding

6

Video in

Video input channels from 1-4

7

CVBS port

Connect to monitor

8

Spot out

Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel.
Video would be displayed without OSD.

9

VGA port

VGA output, connect to monitor

2.3 Rear Panel Instructions

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Fig 2-3 Rear Panel for 4-ch

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Item

Name

Description

10

HDMI port

Connect to high-definition display device

11

LAN

Network port

12

USB port

Connect USB mouse or connect external USB devices

13

DC12V

POWER INPUT

14

RS485

Connect to speed dome or keyboard

Item

Name

Description

1

Audio in

4 CH Audio input

2

GND

Grounding

3

ALARM OUT

1-ch relay output. Connect to external alarm

4

ALARM IN

Connect to external sensor 1-8

5

Video in

Video input channels from 1-8

6

VGA port

VGA output, connect to monitor

7

HDMI port

Connect to high-definition display device

8

LAN

Network port

9

USB port

Connect USB mouse or connect external USB devices

10

DC12V

POWER INPUT

11

RS485

Connect to speed dome or keyboard

12

Audio out

Audio output, connect to the sound box

13

CVBS port

Connect to monitor

14

Spot out

Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel.
Video would be displayed without OSD.

Fig 2-4 Rear Panel for 8-ch

Fig 2-5 Rear Panel for 16-ch

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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

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.

Button

Function

REC

Record manually

Search

To enter search mode.

MEUN

To enter menu.

Exit

To exit the current interface.

ENTER

To confirm the choice or setup.

Direction
button

To move cursor in setup

ZOOM

To zoom in

PIP

To set picture in picture

To control playback. Play/Pause/Stop/Previous
Section/Next Section/Rewind/Fast Forward

Multi

To choose multi screen display mode.

Next

To switch between single picture and picture group

SEQ

To enter into auto dwell mode

INFO

Get information about DVR like firmware version,
HDD information

2.4 Remote Controller

It uses two AAA size batteries.

Step 1: Open the battery cover of the remote controller.
Step 2: Place batteries. Please take care the polarity (+ and -).
Step 3: Replace the battery cover.

Fig 2-6 Remote Controller

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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.

If it still doesn't work, please change a new remote controller to try, or contact your dealers.

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.

2. Try with a good know mouse.

2.5.2 Use Mouse

During live:

Double-click on any camera window to see the full screen. Double-click again to return to the
previous screen.
Right click to reveal the control menu on the screen. Right click again to hide the menu.

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 Fig 2-7. It supports digits, alphabets and symbols input. Click
Shift button to input Capital letters and symbols; click Shift button again to return.

It supports mouse drag. Take setting up motion detection area for example: Click customized,
hold down the left button and drag to set motion detection area.

In Playback:

Fig 2-7 Digital Numbers and Letters Input Window

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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 Power On/Off

Before you power on the unit, please make sure all the connection is good.

3.1.1 Power On

Step 1: Connect with the source power.
Step 2: The device will boot and the power LED would turn blue.
Step 3: 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 ESC key
to wait for login dialog box to appear. Long press ESC key can switch the output
between BNC and VGA/HDMI.

3.1.2 Power Off

User can power off the device by using remote controller, keyboard and mouse.

By remote controller:
Step 1: Press Power button. This will take you to a Shut down window. The unit will power

off after a while by clicking OK button.

Step 2: Disconnect the power

By keyboard and mouse:
Step 1: Enter into Menu and then select “Shut Down” icon to pop up the Shut down

window.

Step 2: Click OK. Then the unit will power off after a while.
Step 3: 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.

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Notice: The default user name and password is “admin” and 123456”.

Symbol

Meaning

Green

Manual record

Yellow

Motion detection record

Red

Sensor Alarm record

Blue

Schedule record

For complete operational steps for changing password, adding or deleting users,
please refer to section 4.7 User Management Configuration.

3.3 Live Preview

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Fig 3-1 Login

3.4 Live Playback

Click Play button to playback the record. Refer to Fig 3-3. User can do complete
operation by clicking the buttons on screen.

Fig 3-2 Live Preview Interface

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Fig 3-3 Live Playback

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4 Main Menu Setup Guide

Click right mouse or press ESC button on the front panel and then the control bar will display
at the bottom of the screen. Refer to Fig 4-1:

Fig 4-1 Main Menu Toolbar

Screen Mode: Click to select screen mode like 1/4/6/8 channels. Click the icon beside

the screen display mode to select channels. Images can drag to any place to display in the live
interface.
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, you can adjust the color of live pictures.
E-Zoom: Single channel large screen electronic amplification.
Audio: Enable sound.
PTZ: Click the PTZ button to control rotation position, speed and auto scan of the PTZ.
Snap: Click this button to snap the live pictures. These pictures will automatically be saved in

the SATA disk.

Record: Click this button to start/stop recording.
Playback: Click this button to playback the record files. Click the icon beside the

playback icon to select playback time. For example, if 2 minutes is selected and then click
playback button, it will start to play from 2 minutes ago.

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 Setup

4.1 Basic Configuration

Basic configuration includes three sub menus: system, date & time and DST.

4.1.1 System

Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupBasic System interface. Refer to Fig 4-3:

Fig 4-3 Basic Configuration-System

Step 2: In this interface you can setup the device name, device ID, video format, max network

users, VGA resolution, language and so on. The definitions for every parameters display as
below:
Device Name: The name of the device. It may display on the client end or CMS that help 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
that of camera.

960H Mode: This function is only applicable for 8/16 CH DVR.
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 System Time: If selected, the current time will be displayed during live monitoring.
Max Online Users: To set the max number of concurrent user logins in the DVR.
Video Output: The resolution of live display interface, range from: VGA800*600,

VGA1280*1024 and HDMI.

Note： Switching between VGA and HDMI 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.
Show Wizard: If selected, the GUI would launch the startup wizard on every boot, allowing
the user to do basic setup.

No Image When Logout: If selected, there will be no image showing when logging out.

4.1.2 Time & Date

Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupBasic Date & Time interface. Refer to Fig 4-4:

Fig 4-4 Basic Configuration-Date & Time

Step 2: Set the date format, time format, time zone in this interface; checkmark “sync time

with NTP server” to refresh NTP server date. You can also adjust system date manually.

Step 3: Click “Apply” button to save the setting.

4.1.3 DST

Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupBasic DST interface. Refer to Fig 4-5:

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Step 2: In this interface, enable daylight saving time, time offset, mode, start & end
month/week/date, etc.

Step 3: Click “Apply” button to save the setting.

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, you can setup camera name and adjust colors.

To setup camera name:
Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupLive. Refer to Fig 4-6:

Fig 4-6 Live ConfigurationLive

Step 2: A software keyboard will pop up by clicking camera name area. Click the letters and

(or) digital numbers on the keyboard to input the name you want to display in live image.
Step 3: Checkmark the camera name in the show name area.
All channels will show the camera name by checking “All” checkbox.
Step 4: Click “Apply” to save the setting.

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To setup color:
Step 1: Click “Setting” button for a particular camera/channel to see a window as Fig 4-7:
Step 2: In this interface, you can adjust brightness, hue, saturation and contrast in live. Click

“OK” button to save the setting.

Fig 4-7 Live-Color Adjustment

4.2.2 Main Monitor

The main monitor settings allow you to set camera sequence in live display mode.
Operate the following steps to set main monitor:

Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupLive Main Monitor interface. Refer to Fig 4-8:

Fig 4-8 Live Configuration-Main Monitor

Step 2: Select display mode and channel.
Step 3: Select dwell time. Click button to setup the previous channel groups of dwell

picture. Click button to set the latter channel groups of dwell picture.
Step 4: Click “Apply” to save the setting.

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4.2.3 Spot

Step 1: Enter into System SetupLiveSpot. Refer to Fig 4-9:

Fig 4-9 Live Setup-Spot

Step 2: Select Display Mode: 1×1 and map the channel.
Step 3: Set the dwell time. Click button to set the previous channel, click button

to set the latter channel.
Step 4: Select the display mode and setup current picture group.
Step 5: Click „Apply‟ button to save the settings.

4.2.4 Mask

If there is something you don‟t want to display in the live image. You can set mask. For a
given channel a maximum of three areas can be masked.

To setup mask area:
Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupLive Mask interface.

Fig 4-10 Live Configuration-Mask

Step 2: Click Setting button to go into live image.
Step 3: Press and drag the left mouse button to set mask area as shown below.

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Parameter

Meaning

Record

To enable/disable recording for the channel

Audio

To enable/disable audio recording for the channel

Step 4: Right click to exit the mask setting interface.
Step 5: Click Apply button to save the setting.

To delete mask area
Step 1: Click Setting button in the mask interface.
Step 2: Select a certain masked area and double click to delete that masked area.
Step 3: Then click Apply button to save the setting.

Setup Mask Area

4.3 Record Configuration

Record configuration includes six sub menus: enable, record bit rate, time, recycle record,
stamp and snap.
Before Configuration, please make sure your DVR has been installed with HDD and has
completed its initialization.

4.3.1 Enable

Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupRecordEnable interface. Refer to Fig 4-11:

Fig 4-11 Record Configuration-Enable

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Parameter

Meaning

Rate

Range from 1-25/30 (related to the resolution you choose)

Resolution & Rate

Supports WD1, D1, HD1 and CIF(only applicable for 4 CH DVR)

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: 768~2560kbps

Step 2: Checkmark record and audio.
Step 3: Select All to setup the same settings for all channels.

4.3.2 Record Bitrate

Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupRecord Record Bitrate. Refer to Fig 4-12:
Step 2: Setup rate, resolution, quality, encode and max bit stream.
Step 3: Select “All” to set the same settings for all channels.

Step 4: Click “Apply” button to save the setting.

Fig 4-12 Record Configuration-Record Bitrate

If 960H Mode is checked in 8/16 CH DVR, only WD1 and CIF resolution can be selected and
the maximum number of frame you can choose is 12(PAL)/15(PAL).
If 960H Mode isn‟t enabled in 8/16 CH DVR, the resolution option includes D1, HD1 and CIF
and the maximum number of frame you can choose is 25(PAL)/30(PAL).

4.3.3 Time

Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupRecord  Time interface to set recording time. Refer to Fig

4-13:
Step 2: Set Pre-alarm record time and post-alarm record time. Select “All” to set the same
settings for all channels.

Pre-alarm Record Time: Set the time in seconds to pre-record before the actual recording
begins.

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Post-alarm Record Time: Set the time in seconds to post-record after the actual recording
has finished, five options: 10s, 15s, 20s, 30s, 60s, 120s, 180s and 300s.
Expire Time: Set the expiration time for recorded video. If the set date is overdue, the
recorded files will be deleted automatically.

Step 3: Click “Apply” to save the setting.

Fig 4-13 Record Configuration-Time

4.3.4 Stamp

This provides an option to enable or disable the Camera Name and the Time stamp on the
video. The user can also choose a position for the stamp on the screen.
To setup stamp as follows:

Step 1: Enter into Menu SetupRecordStamp interface. Refer to Fig 4-14:

Fig 4-14 Record Configuration-Stamp

Step 2: Checkmark camera name and time stamp. Click Setting button to setup the position of

the stamp. You can drag the camera name and time stamp at random positions. Refer to below
Figures:

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Before drag After drag

Step 3: Select “All” to setup all channels with the same parameters.

4.3.5 Recycle Record

This option is used to recycle the HDD space once it is full. If enabled, the system will
automatically delete the old records and recycle the space if it is completely utilized. The
setting steps are as follows:

Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupRecord Recycle Record interface;
Step 2: Checkmark recycle record to activate auto recycling. If the option is disabled or not

selected, the DVR would stop recording once HDD is full.

Step 3: Click “Apply” button to save the setting.

4.3.6 Snap

In this interface, user can set up Resolution, quality, snap interval, snap number.

4.4 Schedule Configuration

Schedule configuration includes three sub menus: schedule, motion and sensor.

4.4.1 Schedule

This tab allows defining schedule for normal recording for seven days of a week, 24 hours of a
day. Every row denotes an hourly timeline for a day. Click the grid to do relevant setup. A
highlighted area denotes selected timeline. Operate the following steps to set schedule:

Step 1: Enter into MenuSetupSchedule interface. Refer to Fig 4-15:
Step 2: Select channel and click “ ” button to add a certain day schedule. Click “ ”

button to delete the selected schedule.
If you want to apply the schedule setting of a certain channel to other or all channels, you need
to select channel and click “Copy” button.

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