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 environm ent. 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 4/8/16-channel digital video recorders. All examples and pictures used in the manual
1.2 Main Features..........................................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer ..............................................................................................................................................................................10
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive .........................................................................................................................................................................................10
2.1.2 Install DVD Writer ........................................................................................................................................................................................11
2.2 Front Panel Descriptions........................................................................................................................................................................................11
2.5 Control with Mouse ................................................................................................................................................................................................20
2.5.2 Use Mouse...................................................................................................................................................................................................20
3Basic Function Instruction.........................................................................................................................................................................................22
3.1 Power On/Off .........................................................................................................................................................................................................22
3.1.1 Power on......................................................................................................................................................................................................22
3.1.2 Power off......................................................................................................................................................................................................23
3.3 Live preview...........................................................................................................................................................................................................24
3.3.1 Live playback ...............................................................................................................................................................................................25
4Main menu setup guide.............................................................................................................................................................................................26
4.1.2 Time & date..................................................................................................................................................................................................29
4.2 Live configuration...................................................................................................................................................................................................31
4.2.1 Live ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................31
4.2.2 Main monitor ................................................................................................................................................................................................33
4.3 Record configuration..............................................................................................................................................................................................36
4.3.2 Record stream .............................................................................................................................................................................................38
4.5.3 Video loss ....................................................................................................................................................................................................51
4.5.4 Other alarm..................................................................................................................................................................................................52
4.6.2 Sub stream ..................................................................................................................................................................................................55
4.6.4 Other settings...............................................................................................................................................................................................58
4.7 User management configuration............................................................................................................................................................................61
5Record search & playback and backup.....................................................................................................................................................................70
5.1 Time search ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................70
6.1 Check system information......................................................................................................................................................................................75
6.1.1 System information ......................................................................................................................................................................................75
6.1.3 Log information ............................................................................................................................................................................................76
6.1.7 Disk management........................................................................................................................................................................................79
7.1.1 On LAN........................................................................................................................................................................................................81
7.1.2 On WAN.......................................................................................................................................................................................................83
7.2 The remote live preview interface as below: ..........................................................................................................................................................84
7.4 Remote System configuration................................................................................................................................................................................95
Remote Information Search..................................................................................................................................................................................96
8.1 By Phones with Windows mobile...........................................................................................................................................................................97
8.2 By Phones with Symbian .....................................................................................................................................................................................100
8.3 The operation method for iPhone mobile clients..................................................................................................................................................103
8.4 The installation & operation methods for Android mobile clients ..........................................................................................................................109
Appendix A FAQ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……..116
Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity…………………………………..…………………………………………..………...122
Appendix C Compatible Devices……………………….……………………………………………………………………….…..123
Appendix D 4-CH DVR Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………….….….124
Appendix E 8-CH DVR Specifications……………………………………….……………………………………………………..125
Appendix F 16-CH DVR Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………………..126
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1Introduction
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 four SATA HDDs to record for a longer time without any limitation
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BACKUP
• Support USB 2.0 devices to backup
• Support built-in SATA DVD writer to backup
• 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
• 128MB for every video file packaging
• 4/8/16audio channels available
• Two record search mode: time search and event search
• Support 1/4 screen playback simultaneously
• Support deleting and locking the recorded files one by one
• Support remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet
ALARM
• 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
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• 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 15 users.
• Support event log recording and checking, events unlimited
NETWORK
• Support TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol
• Support IE browser to do remote view
• Support setup client connection amount
• Support dual stream. Network stream is adjustable independently to fit the network bandwidth and environment.
• Support picture snap and color adjustment in remote live
• Support remote time and event search, and channel playback with picture snap
• Support remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise
• Support remote full menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters remotely
• Support mobile surveillance by smart phones , symbian, WinCE, Iphone 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 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. This series support four SATA hard drives or support three SATA hard drives plus one DVD writer. 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 below.
Fig 2.1 Connect HDD
Step3: Screw the HDD
Note: For the convenience to install, please connect the power and data cables firstly, and then screw to fix.
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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
SStep1: Unscrew and Open the top cover
tep2: Connect the power and data cables. Place the DVD writer onto the bottom case as below.
Fig 2.2 Connect the DVD Writer
Step3: Screw the DVD writer.
2.2 Front Panel Descriptions
Notice: The front panel descriptions are only for reference; please make the object as the standard.
Item
1
Type
Work state
indicator
Name Description
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
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Item Name Description
2
3
4
5
Type
Compound
button
Digital
button
Input button
USB
Play When playing video, the light is blue
REC When recording, the light is blue
AUDIO/+
P.T.Z./ -
MENU Enter menu in live
INFO Check recording data
BACKUP Enter backup mode in live
SEARCH Enter search mode
1-9 Input number 1-9 or choose camera
0/10+
Direction
button
Multi-screenChange screen display mode like1/4/9/16 channel
Enter buttonConfirm selection
USB port
1. Control voice
2. Increase the value in setup
1. Enter PTZ mode in live
2. Decrease the value in setup
Record manually
Play/Pause
Stop/Esc
Rewind
Fast forward
Input number0, 10 and the above number together with
other digital keys
Change direction to select items
To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB
HDD for backup or update firmware; or connect to USB
mouse
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2.3 Rear Panel Instructions
2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface
The rear Panel interface for 4-ch is shown as Fig 2.3:
Fig 2.3 Rear Panel for 4-ch
Item Name Description
1 Video out Connect to monitor
2 Video in Video input channels from 1-4
3 E-SATA Connect to HDD for backup
4 LOOP OUT For outputting 1-4ch image independently
5 Spot out
6 Audio out Audio output, connect to the sound box
7 MIC IN Talk
8 HDMI port Connect to high-definition display device
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel.
Only video display, no menu show
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Item Name Description
9 VGA port VGA output, connect to monitor
10 Audio in 4 CH Audio input
11 USB port
12 LAN Network port
13 ALARM IN Connect to external sensor1-4
14 ALARM OUT 4ch relay output. Connect to external alarm.
15 P/Z Connect to speed dome
16 K/B Connect to keyboard
17 GND Grounding
18 FAN For cooling the device
19 POWER INPUT AC 110Vor 110V
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The rear Panel interface for 8-ch is shown as Fig 2.4:
POWER
SWITCH
To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD
for backup or update firmware; or connect to USB mouse
Switch on/off
Tab 2.1 Definitions of Front Panel Buttons
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Fig 2.4 Rear Panel for 8-ch
Item Name Description
1 Video out Connect to monitor
2 Video in Video input channels from 1-8
3 E-SATA Connect to HDD for backup
4 LOOP OUT For outputting 1-8ch image independently
5 Spot out
6 Audio out Audio output, connect to the sound box
7 MIC IN Talk
8 HDMI port Connect to high-definition display device
9 VGA port VGA output, connect to monitor
10 Audio in 8 CH Audio input
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel.
Only video display, no menu show
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Item Name Description
11 USB port
12 LAN Network port
13 ALARM IN Connect to external sensor1-8
14 ALARM OUT 4ch relay output. Connect to external alarm.
15 P/Z Connect to speed dome
16 K/B Connect to keyboard
17 GND Grounding
18 FAN For cooling the device
19 POWER INPUT AC 110Vor 110V
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The rear Panel interface for 16-ch is shown as Fig 2.5:
POWER
SWITCH
Tab 2.2 Definitions of Front Panel Buttons
To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD
for backup or update firmware; or connect to USB mouse
Switch on/off
Fig 2.5 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 E-SATA Connect to HDD for backup
4 LOOP OUT For outputting 1-16ch image independently
5 Spot out
6 Audio out Audio output, connect to the sound box
7 MIC IN Talk
8 HDMI port Connect to high-definition display device
9 VGA port VGA output, connect to monitor
10 Audio in 16 CH Audio input
11 USB port
12 LAN Network port
13 ALARM IN Connect to external sensor1-16
14 ALARM OUT 4ch relay output. Connect to external alarm.
15 P/Z Connect to speed dome
16 K/B Connect to keyboard
17 GND Grounding
18 FAN For cooling the device
19 POWER INPUT AC 110Vor 110V
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POWER
SWITCH
Tab 2.3 Definitions of Rear Panel Buttons
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel.
Only video display, no menu show
To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD
for backup or update firmware; or connect to USB mouse
Switch on/off
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2.4 Remote Controller
It uses two AAA size batteries and works after loading batteries as following:
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
If it still doesn't work, Please change a new remote controller to try, or contact your dealers
The interface of remote controller is shown in Fig2.6 Remote Controller.
Fig 2.6 Remote Controller
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Item Name Function
1 Power Button
2 INFOR Button
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
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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
Operation processes with remote controller to control multi-DVR
The device ID of the DVR is 0. When use of remote controller to control single DVR, it’s not necessarily to reset the device
ID, user can do operation directly; when control multiple DVR with remote controller, please refer to below steps:
Step1: Activate remote controller to control DVR: enable DVR: turn the IR sensor of the remote controller to the IR receiver
that on the front panel, press the number key 8 twice, then input device ID (Range from: 0-65535; the default device ID is 0.)
with other digital number: 0-9, after that, press ENTER button to confirm.
Playback Control
Button
Soft switch off to stop firmware running. Do it before
power off.
Get information about the DVR like firmware version,
HDD information
To control playback, Fast forward/rewind/stop/single
frame play
To control PTZ camera:
Move camera/ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS/SPEED control
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Step2: User can check the device ID by enter into System configurationÆBasic configurationÆdevice ID. User also can set
other DVRs with the same device ID. For more convenient to operate, we don’t recommend user to set the device ID too
long.
Step3: Cancel controller to control DVR: turn the IR sensor of the remote controller to the IR receiver that on the front panel,
press the number key 8 twice, then input the device ID that needs to be cancelled from controlling, press ENTER button to
confirm. After that, the DVR will not be controlled by remote controller.
2.5 Control with Mouse
2.5.1 Connect Mouse
It supports USB mouse through the ports on the rear panel, please refer to Fig 2.6 Remote Controller.
Notice: If mouse is not detected or doesn't work, check below steps:
1. Make sure the mouse plugs in the USB mouse port not the USB port
2. Change a mouse to try
2.5.2 Use Mouse
The structure of the main menu is shown in Fig 2.6 Remote Controller.
In live:
Double-click left button on one camera to be full screen display. Double-click again to return to the previous screen display.
Click right button to show the control bar at the bottom of the screen as Fig 2.6 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. An input window will appear as Fig2.7. It supports digitals,
letters and symbols input.
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Fig 2.7 Digital Numbers and Letters Input Window
Users can change some value by the wheel, such as time. Move cursor onto the value, and roll the wheel when the value
blinks.
It supports mouse drag. I.e. Set motion detection area: click customized, hold left button and drag to set motion detection
area. Set schedule: hold left button and drag to set schedule time
In playback:
Click left button to choose the options. Click right button to return to live mode.
In backup:
Click left button to choose the options. Click right button to return to previous picture.
In PTZ control:
Click left button to choose the buttons to control the PTZ. Click right button to return to live.
Notice:Mouse is the default tool in all the operation below unless Exceptional indication.
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3Basic Function Instruction
3.1 Power On/Off
Before you power on the unit, please make sure all the connection is good.
3.1.1 Power on
Step1: connect with the source power; switch on the power button near the power port on the rear panel
Step2: the device will be loaded, and the power indicator will display blue
Step3: before start, a WIZZARD dialogue box will be pop-up (refer to below picture) and show some information about time
zone and time setup.
After the device power on, if there is no menu or only has live image display, user can long press ESC button to switch.
Notice: this serial device can only display menu on VGA monitor or BNC monitor at one time, if there is live image
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display without menu display, please check up whether other device has menu display firstly, or long press ESC key to
wait for login dialog box to appear. Long press ESC key can switch the output between BNC and VGA.
3.1.2 Power off
User can power off the device by using remote controller、keyboard and mouse.
By remote controller:
Step1: press Power button, the Shut down window will appear, click OK, the unit will power off after a while.
Step2: disconnect the power
By keyboard and mouse:
Step1: enter into
Step2: click OK, the unit will power off after a while.
Step3: disconnect the power
3.2 Login
User can login and logout the DVR system. User cannot do any other operations except changing the multi-screen display
once logout.
Menu, then select “System Shut Down” icon, the Shut down window will appear
Fig 3-1 Login
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Notice: the default user name and password is “admin” and 123456”
The concrete operation steps for change password, add or delete user please refer to Fig 3.7 User management
configuration for more details.
3.3 Live preview
Fig 3-2 live preview interface
The explanation of symbol in the live preview interface:
Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning
Green Manual record or time record Red Alarm record
Yellow Motion detection record
Figure
icon
Move event
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Click Play
screen.
button to playback the record. Refer to Figure3-3. User can do concrete operation by click the buttons on
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
Take 8-channel DVR for example: user can tick off 8 channels form 1-ch to 16-ch at random to display the live pictures.
Then click button to confirm the setting.
Click Menu
controller also can display the main menu.
icon beside the screen display mode, a channel select dialog will appear as below:
button, the interface will pop-up as Fig 4-2; press MENU button on the front panel or operate with remote
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Click Setup icon will pop-up the configuration menu:
Fig 4-2 Main Menu
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4.1 Basic configuration
Basic configuration includes three sub menus: system、date& time and DST.
4.1.1 System
Step1: enter into system configurationÆbasic configurationÆsystem; refer to Fig 4-3:
Fig 4-3 basic configuration-basic
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Step2: in this interface user can setup the device name, device ID, video format, max network users, VGA resolution and
language. The definitions for every parameters display as below:
Device name: the name of the device. It may display on the client end or CMS that help user to recognize the device
remotely.
Video format: two modes: PAL and NTSC. User can select the video format according to that of camera.
Password check: enable this option, user needs to input user name and password can do corresponding operations with
the relevant right in system configuration.
Show time: display time in live.
Show wizard: tick off this item, there will display an opening wizard with time zone and time setup information
Max network uses: set the max user amount of network connection
VGA resolution: the resolution of live display interface, range from: VGA800*600、VGA1024*768、VGA1280*1024and
CVBS
Note: When switch between VGA and CVBS will change the menu output mode, please connect to relevant
monitor.
Language: setup the menu language.
Note: after changed the language and video output, the device needs to login again.
4.1.2 Time & date
Step1: enter into system configurationÆbasic configurationÆtime & date; refer to Fig 4-4:
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Fig 4-4 basic configuration-time & date
Step2: set the date format, time format, time zone in this interface; tick off “sync time with NTP server” to refresh NTP
server date; user also can adjust system date manually
Step3: click “default” button to resort default setting; click “apply” button to save the setting; click “exit” button to exit current
interface.
4.1.3 DST
Step1: enter into system configurationÆbasic configurationÆDST; refer to Fig 4-5:
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