COP-USA DVR2704XE-L User Manual

DVR User Manual

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CAUTION

 Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely.
 We do not warrant all the content is correct. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
 This device should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. The voltage of the power must be

verified before using the same. Kindly remove the cables from the power source if the device is not to be used for a long period of time.

 Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other devices that produce heat.
 Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth.
 Do not block any ventilation openings and ensure proper ventilation around the machine.
 Do not power off the DVR when the device is functioning. The correct operation to shut down the DVR is to stop recording first, use

“shut-down” button from the menu, and 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-channel digital video recorders. All examples and pictures used in the manual are from 4-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 ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 Front Panel Descriptions ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.3 Rear Panel Instructions........................................................................................................................................................ 6

2.4 Remote Controller .............................................................................................................................................................. 7

2.5 Control with Mouse ............................................................................................................................................................ 9

2.5.1 Connect Mouse .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

2.5.2 Use Mouse .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 10

3 Basic Function Instruction .......................................................................................................................... 11

3.1 Startup & Shutdown.......................................................................................................................................................... 11

3.1.1 Startup .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

3.1.2 Shutdown ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11

3.2 Login .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12

3.3 Live Preview .................................................................................................................................................................... 12

3.3.1 Live Playback .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

4 Main Menu Setup Guide ............................................................................................................................. 14

4.1 Basic Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................... 15

4.1.1 System .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

4.1.2 Date & Time ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 16

4.1.3 DST ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

4.2 Live Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................... 17

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4.2.1 Live ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17

4.2.2 Main Monitor .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

4.3 Record Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................ 17

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

4.3.2 Record Bitrate .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

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

4.3.4 Stamp ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

4.3.5 Recycle Record ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 20

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

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

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

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

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

4.5 Alarm Configuration ......................................................................................................................................................... 22

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

4.5.2 Motion .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

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

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

4.5.5 Alarm Out ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

4.6 Network Configuration ..................................................................................................................................................... 27

4.6.1 Network ................................................................................................................................................................ .................................. 27

4.6.2 Sub-stream .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 28

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

4.6.4 Server ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

4.6.5 Other Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

4.7 User Management Configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 32

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

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4.9 Advanced ......................................................................................................................................................................... 37

4.9.1 Reset ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37

4.9.2 Import/Export .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 37

4.9.3 Block/Allow list ................................................................................................................................ ....................................................... 37

5 Search，Playback & Backup ...................................................................................................................... 38

5.1 Time Search ..................................................................................................................................................................... 38

5.2 Event Search .................................................................................................................................................................... 39

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

5.4 Search by Image ............................................................................................................................................................... 40

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

6 Manage DVR .............................................................................................................................................. 42

6.1 Check System Information ................................................................................................................................................ 42

6.1.1 System Information ................................................................................................................................ .................................................. 42

6.1.2 Event Information .................................................................................................................................................................................... 42

6.1.3 Log Information ................................................................................................ ....................................................................................... 42

6.1.4 Network Information ................................................................................................................................................................................ 42

6.1.5 Online Information ................................................................................................................................................................................... 42

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

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

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

6.4 Upgrade........................................................................................................................................................................... 43

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 .............................................................................................................................. 47

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7.2.1 On LAN .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 48

7.2.2 On WAN ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 50

7.3 Remote Preview ............................................................................................................................................................... 51

7.4 Remote Playback & Backup .............................................................................................................................................. 54

7.4.1 Remote Playback ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 54

7.4.2 Remote Backup ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 58

7.5 Remote System Configuration ........................................................................................................................................... 59

7.6 Tools ............................................................................................................................................................................... 60

7.7 Remote Information .......................................................................................................................................................... 60

8 Mobile Surveillance ..................................................................................................................................... 62

8.1 By Phones with Windows Mobile OS ................................................................................................................................. 62

8.2 By Phones with Symbian OS ............................................................................................................................................. 63

8.3 By Phones with Iphone OS ................................................................................................................................................ 65

8.4 By Phones with Android OS .............................................................................................................................................. 73

8.5 By Phones with Blackberry OS .......................................................................................................................................... 78

Appendix A FAQ ........................................................................................................................................... 84

Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity .................................................................................................... 90

Appendix C Compatible Devices ................................................................................................................... 91

Appendix D Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 93

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1 Introduction

1.1 DVR Introduction

This model DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is designed especially for CCTV system. It adopts high performance video processing chips and
embedded Linux system. Meanwhile, it utilizes many most advanced technologies, such as standard H.264 with low bit rate, Dual stream,
SATA interface, VGA output mouse supported, IE browser supported with full remote control, mobile view(by phones), etc., which ensure
its powerful functions and high stability. Due to these distinctive characteristics, it is widely used in banks, telecommunication,
transportation, factories, warehouse, and irrigation and so on.

1.2 Main Features

COMPRESSION FORMAT

 Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate and better image quality

LIVE SURVEILLANCE

 Support VGA /CVBS/HDMI output
 Support 4-ch SDI video input
 Support channel security by hiding live display
 Display the local record state and basic information
 Support USB to make full control

RECORD MEDIA

 Support three 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 audio channels available
 Two record search mode: time search and event search
 Support 4 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 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 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 supports three SATA hard drives. Please use the hard drive the manufacturers recommend specially for security and

safe field.

2. Please calculate HDD capacity according to the recording setting. Please refer to “Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity”.
Step1: Unscrew and Open the top cover
Step2: Connect the power and data cables. Place the HDD onto the bottom case as Fig2.1.
Step3: Screw the HDD as Fig2.2

Note: For the convenience to install, please connect the power and data cables firstly, and then screw to fix.

Fig 2.1 Connect HDD Fig 2.2 Screw HDD

2.1.2 Install DVD Writer

Notice: 1. The writers must be the compatible devices we recommend. Please refer to “Appendix C Compatible Devices”.

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Item

Type

Name

Description

1

Work state

indicator

Power

Power Indicator, when connected, the light is blue.

HDD

The light turns blue when reading/writing HDD.

Net

The light turns blue when it is able to access the network.

Backup

The light turns blue when backing up files and data.

Play

The light turns blue when playing video.

REC

The light turns blue when recording

2
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. This device is only for backup.
Step1: Unscrew and Open the top cover.
Step2: Connect the power and data cables. Place the DVD writer onto the bottom case as Fig2.3.
Step3: Screw the DVD writer as Fig2.4.

Fig 2.3 Connect the DVD Writer Fig 2.4 Screw the Writer

2.2 Front Panel Descriptions

Notice: The front panel descriptions are only for reference; please make the object as the standard.

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Item

Type

Name

Description

Compound

button

RECORD/FOCUS

1. Record manually 2. FOCUS function enables at PTZ mode.

REW/SPEED

1. Rewind key 2. SPEED 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

4

Input button

Direction button

Change direction to select items

Multi-screen

Change screen display mode like 1/4 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

Item

Name

Description

1

P/Z

Connect to speed dome

2.3 Rear Panel Instructions

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Fig 2.5 Rear Panel for 4-ch

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Item

Name

Description

2

K/B

Connect to keyboard

3

HDMI port

Connect to high-definition display device

4

CVBS port

CVBS video signal output

5

GND

Grounding

6

Alarm out

1-ch relay output. Connect to external alarm.

7

Alarm in

Alarm inputs. Connect to external sensors

8

LAN

Network port

9

USB port

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

10

VGA port

VGA output, connect to monitor

11

Audio in

4-ch Audio inputs

12

Audio out

Audio output, connect to the sound box

13

Video in

4-ch video inputs

14

DC 12V

Power input

15

Power switch

Turn on/off the power supply

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.

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Item

Name

Function

1

Power Button

Switch off - to stop DVR. Use it before turning off the power.

2

INFOR Button

Get information about the DVR like firmware version, HDD information

3

REC Button

To record manually

4

Digital Button

Input number or choose camera

5

Multi Screen Button

To choose multi screen display mode

6

SEARCH Button

To enter into search mode

7

MENU Button

To enter into menu

8

ENTER Button

To confirm the choice or setup

9

Direction Button

Move cursor in setup or pan/tilt 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 into auto dwell mode

14

BACKUP Button

To enter into backup mode

15

PTZ Control Button

To control PTZ camera: Move camera/zoom/focus/iris/speed control

Fig 2.6 Remote Controller

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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 Fig2.6 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 SetupBasicDevice ID. You can also set multiple DVRs with the same device ID

however this can cause interference if the DVRs are kept close to each other.

2.5 Control with Mouse

2.5.1 Connect Mouse

It supports USB mouse through the ports on the rear panel.
Notice: If mouse is not detected or doesn't work, check below steps:

1. Make sure the mouse is plugged in the USB mouse port not the USB port on the front panel.

2. Try with a good know mouse.

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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 Fig2.7. 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. Fig 2.7 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, please check if there is display on other device/monitor, or long press „ESC/Stop‟ button. Long press
ESC/Stop 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. Then the unit will shut down by clicking “OK” button.
Step2: Disconnect the power

By mouse:

Step1: Enter into Menu and select “Shut Down” icon. This will take you to a shutdown window.
Step2: Click OK. Then the unit will power off after a while.

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Symbol

Meaning

Green

Manual record

Yellow

Motion detection record

Red

Sensor Alarm record

Blue

Schedule record

Step3: Disconnect the power

3.2 Login

User can login or log off the DVR system. Once logged off the user cannot do any other
operation except changing the multi-screen display.
Notice: The default user name and password is “admin” and 123456”
For complete operational steps for changing password, adding or deleting users.
please refer to section 4.7 User Management Configuration. Fig 3-1 Login

3.3 Live Preview

Fig 3-2 Live Preview Interface

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3.3.1 Live Playback

Click Play button to play the record. Refer to Figure3-3. User can do complete operation by clicking the buttons on screen.

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, the control bar will display on the bottom of the screen, refer to Fig 4-1:

Fig 4-1 Main Menu Toolbar
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.

E-Zoom: Single channel large screen electronic amplification.
Volume: Enable sound.
PTZ: Click the PTZ button to control rotation position, speed and auto scan of the PTZ connected to the IP camera.
Snap: Use this button to take snapshots. These pictures will automatically be saved in the HDD.
Record: Click this button to start/stop recording.
Playback: Click this button to playback the recorded files.

User can click button and drag it anywhere with the left mouse

Click Menu button to pop up a window as Fig 4-2; you can also press MENU button on the front panel or operate with remote
controller to display the main menu. Clicking Setup icon will pop-up the configuration menu:

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Fig 4-2 System Setup

4.1 Basic Configuration

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

4.1.1 System

Step1: Enter into MenuSetupBasicSystem. Refer to Fig 4-3:
Step2: In this tab you can setup the device name, device ID, video format, max network
user, VGA resolution and language. The definitions for every parameters display as below:
Device Name: The name of the device as it may display on the client end or on CMS, this
would help the user to recognize the device remotely.
Device ID: This ID is used to map the DVR with IR remote controller and speed dome
cameras.
Video Format: Two modes: PAL and NTSC. User can select the video format according to
the cameras being used. Fig 4-3 Basic Configuration-Basic

Password Check: If enabled the user would need to input the user name and the password for performing corresponding operations.
Show System Time: If selected, displays the current time during live monitoring...

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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.
Video output: 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 MenuSetupBasicDate & 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. Fig 4-4 Basic Configuration-Date &Time
Step3: Click “default” button to restore default setting; click “apply” button to save the setting; click “exit” button to exit current interface.

4.1.3 DST

Step1: Enter into MenuSetupBasicDST tab. Refer to Fig 4-5:
Step2: In this interface, enable daylight saving time, time offset, mode, start & end
month/week/date, etc.
Step3: Click “default” button to restore default setting; click “apply” button to save the
setting; click “exit” button to exit current interface.

Fig 4-5 Basic Configuration-DST

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4.2 Live Configuration

Live configuration includes two submenus: live and main monitor.

4.2.1 Live

In this tab, user can setup camera name.
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupLiveLive 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: Checkmark the Show Name when you set your camera name.
; click “default” button to restore default setting, click “OK” button to save the
setting.
Step4: Select “All” to setup all channels with the same parameters. Fig 4-6 Live ConfigurationLive

4.2.2 Main Monitor

Step1: Enter into MenuSetupLiveMain Monitor tab. Refer to Fig 4-7:
Step2: Select split mode: 1×1, 2×2 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 current tab.

Fig 4-7 Live Configuration-Main Monitor

4.3 Record Configuration

Record configuration includes six sub menus: enable, record bit rate, time, recycle record, stamp and snap.

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Parameter

Meaning

Record

To enable/disable recording for
the channel

Audio

To enable/disable audio
recording for the channel

4.3.1 Enable

Step1: Enter into MenuSetupRecordEnable tab. Refer to Fig 4-8:

Fig 4-8 Record Configuration-Enable
Step2: Checkmark record and audio.
Step3: Select All to setup the same settings for all channels.

4.3.2 Record Bitrate

Step1: Enter into MenuSetupRecordRecord Bitrate tab. Refer to Fig 4-9:
Step2: Setup rate, resolution, quality, encode and max bit stream
Step3: Select “All” to set same settings for all channels.
Step4: Click “default” button to restore default setting; click “apply” button to save the setting; click “exit” button to exit 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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Parameter

Meaning

Rate

Range from: 1-7（NTSC）1-6(PAL)

Resolution

Support 1080P

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: 1536kbps~12288kbps

Fig 4-9 Record Configuration-Record Bitrate

4.3.3 Time

Step1: Enter into MenuSetupRecordTime tab. Refer to Fig 4-10:
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 current
interface.

Fig 4-10 Record Configuration-Time

4.3.4 Stamp

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Stamp：This provides an option to enable or disable the Camera Name
and the Time stamp on the video. You can also choose a position for the

stamp on the screen.
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupRecordStamp tab. Refer to Fig 4-11:
Step2: Checkmark camera name and time stamp; click Setting button.
User can use cursor to drag the camera name and time stamp at random
positions, referring to below Figures:
Step3: Select “All” to setup all channels with the same parameters.

Fig 4-11 Record Configuration-Stamp

Before Drag After Drag

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 (FIFO,
recycling space) and recycle the space if it is completely utilized. The setting steps are as follows:
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupRecordRecycle Record tab.

Step2: Checkmark the „recycle record‟ box to activate the auto recycling.
Step3: Click “apply” button to save the setting; click “exit” button to exit current interface.

Note: If the option is disabled or not selected, the DVR would stop recording once the HDD is full.

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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 alarm.

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.
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupSchedule tab. Refer to Fig 4-12.
Step2: Select channel and double-click to pop up a window as Fig 4-13. Now you can edit week schedule:

Click “ ” button to add a certain day schedule; click “ ” button to delete the selected schedule;
Copy: Copy the specified schedule to other dates.
If you want to copy the schedule settings of a channel to other or all channels, you just need to select channel and click “Copy” button.

Fig 4-12 Schedule Configuration-Schedule Fig 4-13 Schedule-Week Schedule

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4.4.2 Motion

This tab allows to setup schedule for motion based recording.
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupScheduleMotion tab. Refer to Fig 4-14:
Step2: The setup steps for schedule for motion based recording are similar to
normal schedule setup. You can refer to 4.4.1 Schedule for details.

Note: The default schedule of motion based recording is 24x7, that is, the
color of schedule settings interface is dark blue. This enables motion based
recording for 24x7. If you want to activate motion based recording, you must
enable motion alarm and setup schedule for motion alarm (Refer to Chapter

4.5.2 Motion Alarm for more details).

Fig 4-14 Schedule Configuration-Motion

4.4.3 Sensor

This tab allows to setup schedule for sensor based recording.

Step1: Enter into MenuSetupScheduleSensor tab. Refer to Fig 4-15:
Step2: The setup steps for schedule for sensor based recording are similar to
normal schedule setup (Refer to 4.4.1 Schedule for details).
Note: The default schedule of sensor based recording is 24x7, that is, the color
of schedule settings interface is dark blue. This enables sensor based recording
for 24x7. If you want to activate sensor based recording, you must enable
sensor alarm and setup schedule for sensor alarm (Refer to Chapter 4.5.1 for
more details).
Fig 4-15 Schedule Configuration-Sensor

4.5 Alarm Configuration

Alarm configuration includes five sub menus: sensor, motion, video loss, other alarm and alarm out.

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4.5.1 Sensor

Sensor includes three sub menus: basic, alarm handling and schedule.
Operate the following steps to configure sensor alarm:
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupAlarmSensorBasic tab. Refer to Fig 4-16:
Step2: Enable channels by checking the checkboxes beside the desired channels.
Step 3: Set the alarm type according to triggered alarm type. Two option: NO and NC.
Step4: Click “Apply” button to save settings.
Step5: Enter into Alarm Handling tab. Refer to Fig 4-17.

Select hold time and then click Trigger button. A dialog box will pop-up as Fig 4-18:
Fig 4-16 Alarm Configuration-Sensor-Basic

Fig 4-17 Alarm Configuration-Sensor-Alarm Handling Fig 4-18 Alarm Handling-Trigger

Step 6: Enter into alarm tab to select the options to handle alarm.
Buzzer: If selected, the local inbuilt buzzer would be activated on an alarm.

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Full screen alarm: If selected, there will pop up the chosen channel on the
monitor on an alarm trigger.
To alarm out: If selected, this would trigger the external relay output on
detecting a sensor based alarm.
Email: If you select this option, the DVR will send an email alert to the
preconfigured email address in case of a sensor based alarm from the
particular input.
Snap: If selected, the system will snap images of the checked channels on
an alarm and save them in the HDD automatically.
Step 7: Enter into To Record tab. Select recoding channels. It would be
recorded in case of an alarm. Click OK button to save the setting.
Step 8: Enter into To PTZ tab. Set preset, cruise and track options for Fig 4-19 Sensor-Schedule
a PTZ in case of a sensor based alarm. Single or multiple PTZ units could be programmed to perform this function on the same alarm.
Step9: Enter into Schedule tab. Refer to Fig 4-19. The setup steps for schedule for sensor based alarm are similar to normal schedule setup.
You can refer to Chapter 4.4.1 Schedule for more details. This step is very important for sensor alarm. Even if you have enabled the sensor
alarm for all channels and setup the trigger, you will not see the result of sensor alarm if no schedule is added.
If you have set the schedule for senor based recording in the same timeline, recordings can also be triggered.

4.5.2 Motion

Motion includes two sub menus: motion and schedule.
The steps to set up motion alarm are as follows:
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupAlarmMotion tab. Refer to Fig 4-20:
Step2: Enable motion alarm, set alarm hold time which refers to the time till which the
system will wait for further detection of motion. Eg.
If the holding time is set to 10 seconds, once the system detects a motion, it will go into
alarm but would not detect any other motion alarm (specific to channel) until 30
seconds. If there is other motion detected during this period, it is considered it as Fig 4-20 Alarm Configuration-Motion

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