COP-USA DVR2508-FD 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.
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 ................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions ................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Remote Controller ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.5 Control with Mouse ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
2.5.1 Connect Mouse ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.5.2 Use Mouse ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
3 Basic Function Instruction ...................................................................................................................... 16
3.1 Startup & Shutdown ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.1.1 Startup .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
3.1.2 Shutdown .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
3.2 Login ............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
3.3 Live Preview .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
3.4 Live Playback ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
4 Main Menu Setup Guide .......................................................................................................................... 19
4.1 Basic Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1.1 System .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
4.1.2 Date & Time .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.1.3 DST ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.2 Live Configuration ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
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4.2.1 Live ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.2.2 Main Monitor ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.2.3 Spot ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.2.4 Mask ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.3 Record Configuration .................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.3.1 Enable .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
4.3.2 Record Bitrate ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.3.3 Time ................................................................................................ ...................................................................................................... 25
4.3.4 Stamp ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.3.5 Recycle Record ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.3.6 Snap ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.4 Schedule Configuration ................................................................................................................................................. 27
4.4.1 Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.4.2 Motion ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
4.4.3 Sensor .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
4.5 Alarm Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................... 29
4.5.1 Sensor .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
4.5.2 Motion ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.5.3 Video Loss ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
4.5.4 Other Alarm ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
4.5.5 Alarm Out .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
4.6 Network Configuration ................................................................................................................................................... 34
4.6.1 Network ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
4.6.2 Sub-stream ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
4.6.3 Email .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
4.6.4 Server ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
4.6.5 Other Settings ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
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4.7 User Management Configuration ................................................................................................................................... 39
4.8 P.T.Z Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................ 40
4.9 Advanced....................................................................................................................................................................... 43
4.9.1 Reset .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
4.9.2 Import/Export ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 44
4.9.3 Block/Allow list ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
5 Search, Playback & Backup .................................................................................................................... 45
5.1 Time Search .................................................................................................................................................................. 45
5.2 Event Search ................................................................................................................................................................. 46
5.3 File Management ........................................................................................................................................................... 47
5.4 Search by Image ........................................................................................................................................................... 48
5.5 Backup .......................................................................................................................................................................... 49
6 Manage DVR ............................................................................................................................................. 50
6.1 Check System Information ............................................................................................................................................ 50
6.1.1 System Information ............................................................................................................................................................................... 50
6.1.2 Event Information .................................................................................................................................................................................. 50
6.1.3 Log Information ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
6.1.4 Network Information .............................................................................................................................................................................. 50
6.1.5 Online Information ................................................................................................................................................................................. 50
6.1.6 Record Information ................................................................................................................................................................................ 51
6.2 Manual Alarm ................................................................................................................................................................ 51
6.3 Disk Management ......................................................................................................................................................... 51
6.4 Upgrade......................................................................................................................................................................... 51
6.5 Logoff ............................................................................................................................................................................ 52
7 Remote Surveillance ................................................................................................................................ 53
7.1 IE Remote Surveillance ................................................................................................................................................. 53
7.1.1 On LAN ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
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7.1.2 On WAN ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 53
7.2 Remote Surveillance through Apple PC ........................................................................................................................ 55
7.2.1 On LAN ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 56
7.2.2 On WAN ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 58
7.3 The Remote Live Preview Interface............................................................................................................................... 59
7.4 Remote Playback & Backup .......................................................................................................................................... 62
7.4.1 Remote Playback .................................................................................................................................................................................. 62
7.4.2 Remote Backup .................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
7.5 Remote System Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 68
7.6 Tools .............................................................................................................................................................................. 69
7.7 Remote Information ....................................................................................................................................................... 69
8 Mobile Surveillance .................................................................................................................................. 71
8.1 By Phones with Windows Mobile OS ............................................................................................................................ 71
8.2 By Phones with Symbian OS ......................................................................................................................................... 72
8.3 By Phones with Iphone OS............................................................................................................................................ 74
8.4 By Phones with Android OS .......................................................................................................................................... 82
8.5 By Phones with Blackberry OS ...................................................................................................................................... 87
Appendix A FAQ ......................................................................................................................................... 93
Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity ............................................................................................. 99
Appendix D 4-CH Specifications............................................................................................................. 102
Appendix E 8-CH Specifications ............................................................................................................. 103
Appendix F 16-CH Specifications ........................................................................................................... 104
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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
Support HD VGA 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 eight 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
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Support 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
Support recycle after HDD full
Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable
4/8/16 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
4 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
Support 1 administrator and 63 users.
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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 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 support eight 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”.
Step 1: Unscrew and open the case and then unscrew the screws in the both sides to take out of the upper iron bar as shown
below:
Step 2: Put the HDD under the lower iron bar and let the screw holes of the HDD aim at the iron bars‟. Then screw firmly and
connect the power and data cables. The pictures are shown as follows:
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Step 3: Install other three HDD according to above-mentioned method. Then cover the upper iron bar and screw it firmly. Put the
HDD under it and screw firmly as shown below:
Step 4: Install other three HDD under the upper iron bar as shown below:
Step 5: Cover the back cover of the device and screw firmly.
2.1.2 Install DVD Writer
Step 1: Unscrew and open the case and then unscrew the screws in the both sides to take out of the upper iron bar as shown
below:
Step 2: Unscrew the four screws in the back of the front panel as shown below and then take out of the brace with a triangular
mark.
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Step 3: Install the DVD holder attached with the device. Please let the screw holes of the DVD aim at the holder‟s. Try to place the
holder farther away from the front and then screw firmly. Then, put the DVD with the holder into the case and let the screw holes of
the case aim at the holder‟s. Next, screw them firmly.
Step 4: Connect the power and data cables and install the upper iron bar. Then, screw firmly with screws in the both sides.
Note: If the user installs a DVD, he can only install 4 HDD disks. Because too much room has been taken up.
2.2 Front Panel Descriptions
Notice: The front panel descriptions are only for reference; please make the object as the standard.
Notice: The USB port on front panel can only connect to USB backup device.
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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
AUDIO/+
1. Control voice
2. Increase the value in setup
P.T.Z./ -
1. Enter PTZ mode in live
2. Decrease the value in setup
MENU
Enter menu in live
INFO
Check recording data
BACKUP
Enter backup mode in live
SEARCH
Enter search mode
Record manually
Play/Pause
Exit
Rewind
Fast forward
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
USB
USB port
To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD
for backup or update firmware;
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Item
Name
Description
1
Video out
Connect to monitor
2
Audio out
Audio output, connect to the sound box
3
HDMI port
Connect to high-definition display device
4
Audio in
4 CH Audio input
5
Video in
Video input channels from 1-4
6
E-SATA
Connect to HDD for backup(optional)
7
LOOP OUT
For outputting 1-4ch image independently
8
Spot out
Connect to monitor as an AUX output to display channel by
channel. Video would be displayed without OSD.
9
MIC IN
Talk
10
VGA port
VGA output, connect to monitor
11
USB port
connect to USB mouse
12
LAN
Network port
13
ALARM IN
Connect to external sensor1-4
14
ALARM OUT
4ch relay output. Connect to external alarm.
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions
Note: These Rear Panels are only for reference. Please Take the real object as standard.
Fig 2.1 Rear Panel for 4-CH
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Item
Name
Description
15
GND
Grounding
16
P/Z
Connect to Speed Dome, Y is TX+, Z is TX-
17
K/B
Connect to Keyboard, A is TX+, B is TX-
18
GND
Grounding
19
FAN
For cooling the device
20
POWER INPUT
AC 110V-220V
21
POWER SWITCH
Switch on/off
Item
Name
Description
1
Video out
Connect to monitor
2
Audio out
Audio output, connect to the sound box
3
HDMI port
Connect to high-definition display device
4
Audio in
8 CH Audio input
5
Video in
Video input channels from 1-8
6
LOOP OUT
For outputting 1-8ch image independently
7
Spot out
Connect to monitor as an AUX output to display channel by
channel. Video would be displayed without OSD.
Fig 2.2 Rear Panel for 8-CH
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Item
Name
Description
8
MIC IN
Talk
9
VGA port
VGA output, connect to monitor
10
USB port
connect to USB mouse
11
LAN
Network port
12
E-SATA
Connect to HDD for backup (optional)
13
ALARM IN
Connect to external sensor1-8
14
ALARM OUT
4ch relay output. Connect to external alarm.
15
GND
Grounding
16
P/Z
Connect to Speed Dome, Y is TX+, Z is TX-
17
K/B
Connect to Keyboard, A is TX+, B is TX-
18
GND
Grounding
19
FAN
For cooling the device
20
POWER INPUT
AC 110V-220V
21
POWER SWITCH
Switch on/off
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Fig 2.3 Rear Panel for 16-CH
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Item
Name
Description
1
Video out
Connect to monitor
2
Video in
Video input channels from 1-16
3
LOOP OUT
For outputting 1-16ch image independently
4
Spot out
Connect to monitor as an AUX output for channel by channel
display. Video would be displayed without OSD.
5
Audio in
16 CH Audio input
6
Audio out
Audio output, connect to the sound box
7
MIC IN
Talk 8 VGA port
VGA output, connect to monitor
9
HDMI port
Connect to high-definition display device
10
USB port
To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD for
backup or update firmware; or connect to USB mouse
11
LAN
Network port
12
E-SATA
Connect to HDD for backup (optional)
13
ALARM IN
Connect to external sensor1-16
14
ALARM OUT
4ch relay output. Connect to external alarm.
15
GND
Grounding
16
P/Z
Connect to Keyboard, A is TX+, B is TX-
17
K/B
Connect to Speed Dome, Y is TX+, Z is TX-
18
GND
Grounding
19
FAN
For cooling the device
20
POWER INPUT
AC 110V-220V
21
POWER SWITCH
Switch on/off
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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.
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.
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 Fig2.4 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.
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Item
Name
Function
1
Power Button
Soft switch off to stop firmware running.
Do it before power off.
2
INFOR Button
Get information about the DVR like
firmware version, HDD information
3
REC Button
To record manually
4
Digital Button
Input digital or choose camera
5
Multi Screen Button
To choose multi screen display mode
6
SEARCH Button
To enter search mode
7
MENU Button
To enter menu
8
ENTER Button
To confirm the choice or setup
9
Direction Button
Move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ
10
+/- Button
To increase or decrease the value in setup
11
Playback Control
Button
To control playback, Fast
forward/rewind/stop/single frame play
12
AUDIO Button
To enable audio output in live mode
13
Auto Dwell Button
To enter auto dwell mode
14
BACKUP Button
To enter backup mode
15
PTZ Control Button
To control PTZ camera: Move
camera/Zoom/Focus/Iris/Speed control
Fig 2.4 Remote Controller
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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.
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 Fig2.5. 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.
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Fig 2.5 Digital Numbers and Letters Input Window
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.
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 be 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 CVBS 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 Exit key to wait for login dialog box to
appear. Long press Exit key can switch the output between CVBS 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 bring up 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 take you to the shutdown window.
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Step2: Click OK. Then the unit will power off after a while.
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
3.4 Live Playback
Click Play button to play the record. Refer to Figure3-3. User can do complete operation by clicking the buttons on
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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 to display the menu toolbar at the bottom of the screen. Refer to Fig 4-1:
Fig 4-1 Menu Toolbar
Click the icon beside the screen display mode to display a channel select dialog. 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.
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 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. 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.
Password Check: If enabled the user would need to input the user name and the
password for performing corresponding operations. Fig 4-3 Basic Configuration-Basic
Show System Time: If selected, displays the current time during live monitoring.
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Max Online Users: To set the maximum number of concurrent user logins in the DVR.
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 Basic Configuration-Date &Time
4.1.3 DST
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupBasicDST interface. 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.
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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:
Fig 4-6 Live ConfigurationLive Fig 4-7 Live-Color Adjustment
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:
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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.
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 Live Configuration-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. Fig 4-9 Live Configuration-Spot
Step5: Click “Apply” button to save the setting; 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. Right click to exit. Click Apply button to save the setting.
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Parameter
Meaning
Record
To enable/disable recording
for the channel
Audio
To enable/disable audio
recording for the channel
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 Live Configuration-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.
4.3.1 Enable
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupRecordEnable tab. Refer to Fig 4-11:
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Fig 4-11 Record Configuration-Enable
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