COP-USA DVRC264-4CH User Manual

DVR User Manual

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

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CAUTION

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

of the power must be verified before using. If not in use for a long time, pull out the plug from the socket

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

produce heat

z Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth z Do not block any ventilation openings. And ensure well ventilation around the machine z Do not power off the DVR at normal recording condition! The correct operation to shut off DVR is to stop

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

z This machine is indoor using equipment. Do not expose the machine in rain or moist environment. In case any

solid or liquid get into the machine’s case, please cut off the power supply immediately, and ask for qualified technicians to check the machine before restart

z Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. No any parts repaired by yourself without technical aid or

approval.

z This manual is suitable for 8-channel and 16-channel digital video recorders. All examples and pictures used in

the manual are from 16-channel DVR. For 8-channel DVR, its function is conform with 16-channel DVR.

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

1.1 DVR Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................ 1

1.2 Main Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1

CHAPTER 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 Instruction ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

2.3 Rear Panel Instruction ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface ..........................................................................................................................................................................................7

2.3.2 Install Sensor &Alarm ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

2.4 Remote Controller ............................................................................................................................................................. 12

2.5 Control with Mouse ........................................................................................................................................................... 14

2.5.1 Connect Mouse ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14

2.5.2 Use Mouse ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

CHAPTER 3 Basic Function Instruction .............................................................................................................................. 17

3.1 Power On/Off .................................................................................................................................................................... 17

3.2 Login &User Management ................................................................................................................................................ 19

3.3 Recording ......................................................................................................................................................................... 23

3.3.1 Record Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

3.3.2 Manual Recording ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 24

3.3.3 Timer Recording ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

3.3.4 Motion Detection Recording ............................................................................................................................................................................. 26

3.3.5 Alarm Recording ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

3.4 Playback ........................................................................................................................................................................... 30

3.5 Backup &View ................................................................................................................................................................... 34

3.6 PTZ Control ...................................................................................................................................................................... 42

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CHAPTER 4 Menu Setup Guide ........................................................................................................................................... 46

4.1 Menu Navigation ............................................................................................................................................................... 46

4.2 Main Menu Setup.............................................................................................................................................................. 47

4.2.1 Basic Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 49

4.2.2 Live Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 50

4.2.3 Record Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 51

4.2.4 Schedule Configuration .................................................................................................................................................................................... 53

4.2.5 Alarm Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 54

4.2.6 Motion Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 56

4.2.7 Network Configuration ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 57

4.2.8 P.T.Z Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 60

4.2.9 User Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 62

4.2.10 Tools Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 63

CHAPTER 5 Manage DVR ..................................................................................................................................................... 65

5.1 Format Hard Disk.............................................................................................................................................................. 65

5.2 Update Firmware .............................................................................................................................................................. 66

5.3 Load Default Setup ........................................................................................................................................................... 67

5.4 Check System Information ................................................................................................................................................ 68

5.5 Check System Log ............................................................................................................................................................ 70

5.6 Check On-line Network Users .......................................................................................................................................... 72

5.7 Lock &Delete Files ............................................................................................................................................................ 73

CHAPTER 6 Remote Surveillance ........................................................................................................................................ 75

6.1 Accessing DVR ................................................................................................................................................................. 75

6.1.1 On LAN ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 75

6.1.2 On WAN ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 76

6.2 Remote Preview ............................................................................................................................................................... 77

6.3 Remote Playback &Backup .............................................................................................................................................. 83

6.3.1 Remote Playback ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 83

6.3.2 Remote Backup ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 87

6.4 Remote Menu Configuration ............................................................................................................................................. 88

6.5 Remote DVR Management ............................................................................................................................................... 90

6.5.1 Check System Log Remotely ........................................................................................................................................................................... 90

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6.5.2 Lock &Delete Files Remotely ........................................................................................................................................................................... 92

CHAPTER 7 Mobile Surveillance ......................................................................................................................................... 94

7.1 By Phones with WinCE ..................................................................................................................................................... 95

7.2 By Phones with Symbian ................................................................................................................................................ 100

Appendix A FAQ ................................................................................................................. ................................................ 107

Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity ...................................................................................................................... 114

Appendix C Compatible Devices ....................................................................................................................................... 116

Appendix D DVR Specifications(16-channel) ................................................................................................................... 1 17

Appendix E DVR Specifications(8-channel) ..................................................................................................................... 118

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CHAPTER 1 Introduction

1.1 DVR Introduction

This DVR adopts high performance video processing chips and embedded Linux system. 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. it has very powerful functions and high stability. It can be widely used in bank, telecommunication, transportation, factories, warehouse, irrigation, etc.

1.2 Main Features

COMPRESSION FORMAT

x Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate.

LIVE SURVEILLANCE

x Support VGA output x Support channel security by hiding live display x Display the local record state and basic information x Support USB or PS/2 mouse to make full control

RECORD MEDIA

x Support 2 X SATA HDD to record to save long time, without limitation limited

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BACKUP

x Support USB devices to backup x Support built-in SATA DVD writer to backup x Support saving recorded files with AVI standard format to a remote computer through internet

RECORD & PLAYBACK

x Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording x Support recycle after HDD full x Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable x 64MB for every video file packaging x 4 audio channels available x Two record search mode: time search and event search x Support single and 4 screen playback x Support deleting and locking the recorded files one by one x Support remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet

ALARM

x 16 channel alarm input and 4 channel alarm output available x Support schedule for motion detection and sensor alarm x Support pre-recording and post recording x Support linked channels recording once motion or alarm triggered on certain channel x Support linked PTZ preset and auto cruise of the corresponding channel

PTZ CONTROL

x Support various PTZ protocols x Support various PTZ presets and 32 auto cruise tracks x Support remote PTZ control through internet

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SECURITY

x Two level user group management: advance and normal, rights authorized by administrator x Support one administrator and 15 users. x Support event log recording and checking, events unlimited

NETWORK

x Support TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol x Support IE browser to do remote view x Support max 5 connection simultaneously x Support dual stream. Network stream adjustable independently to fit the network bandwidth and environment. x Support picture snap and color adjustment in remote live x Support remote time and event search, mouse drag search, single channel playback with picture snap x Support remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise x Support remote full menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters remotely x Support mobile surveillance by smart phones or PDA with WinCE OS, 3G network available x Support CMS to manage multi devices on internet (pending)

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CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation

Notice: Check the unit and the accessories after getting the DVR.

Please disconnect the power before being connected to other devices. Don't hot plug in/out

2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer

2.1.1 Install Hard Drive

Notice: 1. Support two SATA hard drive. Please use the hard drive the manufacturers recommend specially for security and safe field.

2. Please calculate HDD capacity according to the recording setting. Please refer to “Appendix B Calcula te Recording Capacity”.

STEP1 Unscrew and Open the top cover STEP2 Connect the power and data cables. Place the HDD onto the bottom case as below.

Fig 2.1 Connect HDD

STEP3 Screw the HDD as below. Note: For the convenience to install, please connect the power and data cables firstly, and then screw to fix.

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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”

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 below.

Fig 2.3 Connect the DVD Writer

STEP3 Screw the DVD writer as below.

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2.2 Front Panel Instruction

Fig 2.5 Front Panel.

Fig 2.4 Screw the Writer

The Front Panel interface is shown as

Fig 2.5 Front Panel for 8-channel and 16-channel DVR

Item Name Function

1 Digital button Input digitals or choose camera

2 +/Menu button

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4 RECORD/FOCUS Record manually, FOCUS function enables at PTZ. mode. 5 SEARCH/ZOOM Rewind; ZOOM function enables at PTZ mode. 6 PLAY/RIS Enter playback interface; RIS function enables at PTZ mode 7 REW/SPEED Rewind key; SPEED function enables at PTZ mode

8 FF/PTZ

9 STOP/ESC

10 IR RECEIVER To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD for backup or update firmware 11 Direction Change direction to select items 12 Enter button Confirm selection

2.3 Rear Panel Instruction

2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface

Fig 2.6 Rear Panel.

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1. Increase the value in setup

2. Enter menu in live

1. Decrease the value in setup

2. Enter backup mode in live

1. Fast forward

2. Enter PTZ mode in live

1. Quit playback mode

2. Exit the current interface or status

Tab 2.1 Definition of Front Panel Buttons

The rear Panel interface is shown as

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Fig 2.6 Rear Panel for 16-channel DVR

Item Name Description

1 VIDEO OUT Connect to monitor 2 SPOT Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. only video display, no menu show 3 VIDEO IN 16ch Video input 4 AUDIO OUT Audio output, connect to the sound box 5 AUDIO IN Audio input, connect to MIC or other audio capture devices 6 S-VIDEO S-Video output, connect to monitor 7 PS/2 port Connect to PS/2 mouse 8 USB port Only for USB mouse 9 RJ45 port Connected to internet

10 VGA port VGA output, connect to monitor

11 COM port For debug

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Item Name Description

12 ALARM IN Connect to external sensor1-16. Please refer to 2.3.2 Install Sensor &Alarm

13 +5V and GND +5 Voltage and Ground 14 ALARM OUT Relay output1-4. Connect to external alarm. Please refer to 2.3.2 Install Sensor &Alarm 15 RS485 Connected to speed domes 16 FAN For cooling the device 17 POWER INPUT DC 12V

Tab 2.2 Definition of Rear Interface

Fig 2.7 Rear Panel for 8-channel

Item Name Description

1 VIDEO OUT Connect to monitor 2 SPOT OUT Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. only video display, no menu show 3 AUDIO IN 8-channel Video input 4 S-VIDEO S-Video output, connect to monitor

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Item Name Description

5 PS/2 port Connect to PS/2 mouse

5 AUDIO OUT Audio output, connect to the sound box 6 USB MOUSE port Only for USB mouse 7 RJ45 port Connected to internet 8 VGA port VGA output, connect to monitor

9 ALARM IN Connect to external sensor 1-8. Please refer to 2.3.2 Install Sensor &Alarm 10 ALARM OUT Relay output 1-4. Connect to external alarm. Please refer to 2.3.2 Install Sensor &Alarm 11 POWER INPUT DC 12V 12 COM port For debug 13 AUDIO OUT Audio output, connect to the sound box 14 VIDEO IN Connect camera

Tab 2.3 Definition of Rear Interface

Notice: The resolution of VGA output is 800*600/60Hz. If connected through VGA port, please assure your display supports the display

mode.(For most of LCD screens, they can adapt to it automatically without adjustment manually)

2.3.2 Install Sensor &Alarm

The DVR has 16 channel alarm input and 4-channel alarm output.

Alarm Input:

The alarm input is triggered by electric level (High: 5V, Low: 0V). Users can connect external sensors, like gas detector, smoke detector and infrared detector. Once the DVR detect that the electric level meet the setting users make, it will trigger DVR recording or alarm out.

For example, a sensor is connected to alarm input1 as Fig 2.1. Cable A and B will be connected once the sensor detect event. Users set Device type as NC (Normal Close), please refer to Fig 2.1. It will input +5V (high level) to input1 when events happen. DVR is triggered.

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Fig 2.8 Sensor Connection

Alarm output:

The DVR has 4-channel relay alarm output, which just give on/off signal to external alarm. The status of these pin are

illustrated as 2.8.

Before alarm

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COM

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Fig 2.9 Relay Output Status

Users need connect their alarm according to the NO or NC type of the alarm. One connection example as Fig 2.1

After alarm

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Fig 2.10 Alarm Output Connection

Notice: Th e power in series must be 277VAC/10A or 30VDC/10A or below

2.4 Remote Controller

It uses two AAA size batteries and works after loading batteries as below

STEP1 Open the battery cover of the Remote Controller STEP2 Place batteries. Please take care the poles (+ and -) STEP3 Replace the battery cover

Notice: Frequently defect checking as following

1. Check batteries poles

2. Check the remaining charge in the batteries

3. Check IR controller sensor is mask

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

The interface of remote controller is shown in

Fig 2.11 Remote Controller

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

Item Name Function

3 REC Button To record manually 4 Digital Button Input digital or choose camera

Multi Screen

Button 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

Playback Control

Button

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

PTZ Control

Button

2.5 Control with Mouse

2.5.1 Connect Mouse

It supports PS/2 or USB mouse through the ports on the rear panel, please refer to

Fig 2.11 Remote Controller.

Notice: If mouse is not detected or doesn't work, check as below

1. Unplug/re-plug several times

2. Power off/on several times

3. Change a mouse to try

2.5.2 Use Mouse

Fig 2.11 Remote Controller

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To choose multi screen display mode

To control playback. Fast forward/rewind/stop/single frame play

To control PTZ camera. Move camera/ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS/SPEED control

Tab 2.4 Definition of Remote Controller

The structure of the main menu is shown in

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In live:

Click left button on one camera to be full screen display. Click again to return to the previous screen display.

Click right button to show the control bar at the bottom of the screen as

Fig 2.11 Remote Controller. Here are all control and setup. Click right mouse again to hide the control bar.

In setup:

Click left button to enter. Click right button to cancel setup, or return to the previous.

If want to input the value, move cursor to the blank and click. A input window will appear as

Fig 2.11 Remote Controller. It supports digitals, letters and symbols input.

Fig 2.12 Input Window

Users can change some value by the wheel, such as time. Move cursor onto the value, and roll the wheel when the

value blinks.

It supports mouse drag. I.e. Set motion detection area: click customized, hold left button and drag to set motion

detection area. Set schedule: hold left button and drag to set schedule time

In playback:

Click left button to choose the options. Click right button to return to searching mode.

In backup:

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Click left button to choose the options. Click right button to return to live.

In PTZ control:

Click left button to choose the buttons to control the PTZ. Click right button to return to searching mode.

Notice: Mouse is the default tool in all the operation below unless Exceptional indication.

3.1 Power On/Off

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

Connect with the source power, switch on POWER button, and the system will be loaded. The screen show as Fig 3.1

System Loading

After that, it will enter live in 16 screens. The meaning of letters or symbols on screen is as the form below.

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Fig 3.1 System Loading

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Fig 3.2 Preview

Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning

(green)

(yellow)

HDD Current working HDD Space Size of current HDD

Free Free space of current USB devices connected

Enable audio in live Disable audio in live

Manual record Motion detection record

HDD full

(blue) (red)

Timer record Alarm record

Tab 3.1 Symbols in Live

Power off safely, please follow the below. Users can close the unit by remote controller, front panel and mouse.

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By remote controller:

STEP1 Press POWER button, the screen below will appear.

Fig 3.3 Shut down

STEP2 Choose OK to enter. The unit will power off automatically after a while STEP3 Disconnect the power

By front panel or mouse:

STEP1 Press ENTER button or click right mouse to show menu bar, referring to Fig 4.1 Control Bar. STEP2 Click Shut down button, referring to Fig 3.3 Shut down STEP3 Click OK to enter on the pop-up window. The unit will power off automatically after a while STEP4 Disconnect the power

3.2 Login &User Management

Users can logout and login the DVR system. Users cannot do any other operations except changing the multi screen

display once logout. It is in logout once it starts or restarts.

If it is in logout, please press right mouse to show the control bar. Press Login, Search or System etc. A login window will

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appear, asking for ID and password as Fig 3.4 Login.

Fig 3.4 Login

Notice: The default is admin and 123456.

Change password:

Every one can change his own password.

STEP1 In login state, click Log in/out on the control bar. A window will appear with two options. One is for logout,

another for password modification. Click Password, the window will appear as Fig 3.5 Change Password.

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Fig 3.5 Change Password

STEP2 Input the old password. Then input new password 2 times. STEP3 Press OK button to change.

Add &Delete users:

This unit has a default administrator and two user groups, advance and normal user. It supports 1 administrator and 15 users totally. Administrator can add or delete other users, and change their group level. Administrator cannot be added or deleted.

Press right mouse to show the control bar. Enter Menu---->System.

STEP1 Enter USER configuration. Click Add button, please see Fig 3.6 Add User.

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Fig 3.6 Add User

STEP2 Input user name and password. Choose the user group. STEP3 Click OK button to add a new user STEP4 Choose a user, a symbol

will display at the end of the user information. Click Authority button to change the

group level.

STEP5 Press Delete button to delete the user. A security window will appear as below.

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STEP6 Click OK button to delete the user

Notice: illumination of users’ rights

Administrator: have all rights to do every thing. Advance: do others except entering USER to manage users Normal: do others except entering SYSTEM to change the settings . The user name and password are the combination of digitals, letters, or symbols. The number of characters must be one or above.

3.3 Recording

3.3.1 Record Setup

Users need install and format a HDD, and set all the recording parameters before recording. It has four recording modes. Users can enable them simultaneously. However, they have different priorities as below.

Motion detection recording > Sensor recording > Manual recording > Timer recording

Press right mouse to show the control bar, referring to Fig 4.1 Control Bar. Enter Menu---->System.

STEP1 Enter RECORD configuration, referring to Fig 3.7 Record Setup. Select cameras.

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Fig 3.7 Record Setup

STEP2 Set Video quality, Frame rate, and Resolution. STEP3 Have Audio checked if you input audio and want to record. Check Time stamp to record STEP4 Enable recording function for cameras in Record option.

Notice: If have camera uncheck here, it will not record in any recording mode.

STEP5 Set Alarm record hold time. It is for post alarm recording. STEP6 Enable Recycle. It covers old video once HDD full. If you have it unchecked, it will stop recording auto once

HDD full

STEP7 Click OK to finish

Notice: The higher the used storage of every hour, the higher the value of Video quality, Frame rate and Resolution.

This Unit supports pre-alarm recording. But no option to set the pre-alarm recording time, the default is 10 seconds

3.3.2 Manual Recording

Just press REC button on the front panel after quitting system setup. Press Stop button to stop recording.

Or press REC button on remote controller, click again to stop.

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