DAHUA DH-XVR4104C-X, DH-XVR4108C-X, DH-XVR4116HS-X, DH-XVR4104HS-X, DH-XVR4108HS-X Users manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
User’s Manual

Cybersecurity Recommendations

Mandatory actions to be taken towards cybersecurity
1. Change Passwords and Use Strong Passwords:
The number one reason systems get “hacked” is due to having weak or default passwords. It is
recommended to change default passwords immediately and choose a strong password whenever possible. A strong password should be made up of at least 8 characters and a combination of special characters, numbers, and upper and lower case letters.
2. Update Firmware As is standard procedure in the tech-industry, we recommend keeping NVR, DVR, and IP camera firmware up-to-date to ensure the system is current with the latest security patches and fixes. “Nice to have” recommendations to improve your network security
1. Change Passwords Regularly Regularly change the credentials to your devices to help ensure that only authorized users are able to access the system.
2. Change Default HTTP and TCP Ports:
● Change default HTTP and TCP ports for systems. These are the two ports used to communicate and
to view video feeds remotely.
● These ports can be changed to any set of numbers between 1025-65535. Avoiding the default ports reduces the risk of outsiders being able to guess which ports you are using.
3. Enable HTTPS/SSL: Set up an SSL Certificate to enable HTTPS. This will encrypt all communication between your devices and recorder.
4. Enable IP Filter: Enabling your IP filter will prevent everyone, except those with specified IP addresses, from accessing the system.
5. Change ONVIF Password: On older IP Camera firmware, the ONVIF password does not change when you change the system’s
credentials. You will need to either update the camera’s firmware to the latest revision or manually
change the ONVIF password.
6. Forward Only Ports You Need:
● Only forward the HTTP and TCP ports that you need to use. Do not forward a huge range of numbers to the device. Do not DMZ the device's IP address.
● You do not need to forward any ports for individual cameras if they are all connected to a recorder on
site; just the NVR is needed.
7. Disable Auto-Login on SmartPSS: Those using SmartPSS to view their system and on a computer that is used by multiple people should disable auto-login. This adds a layer of security to prevent users without the appropriate credentials from accessing the system.
8. Use a Different Username and Password for SmartPSS:
Cybersecurity Recommendations I
In the event that your social media, bank, email, etc. account is compromised, you would not want someone collecting those passwords and trying them out on your video surveillance system. Using a different username and password for your security system will make it more difficult for someone to guess their way into your system.
9. Limit Features of Guest Accounts: If your system is set up for multiple users, ensure that each user only has rights to features and functions they need to use to perform their job.
10. UPnP:
● UPnP will automatically try to forward ports in your router or modem. Normally this would be a good
thing. However, if your system automatically forwards the ports and you leave the credentials defaulted, you may end up with unwanted visitors.
● If you manually forwarded the HTTP and TCP ports in your router/modem, this feature should be
turned off regardless. Disabling UPnP is recommended when the function is not used in real applications.
11. SNMP: Disable SNMP if you are not using it. If you are using SNMP, you should do so only temporarily, for tracing and testing purposes only.
12. Multicast: Multicast is used to share video streams between two recorders. Currently there are no known issues involving Multicast, but if you are not using this feature, deactivation can enhance your network security.
13. Check the Log: If you suspect that someone has gained unauthorized access to your system, you can check the system log. The system log will show you which IP addresses were used to login to your system and what was accessed.
14. Physically Lock Down the Device: Ideally, you want to prevent any unauthorized physical access to your system. The best way to achieve this is to install the recorder in a lockbox, locking server rack, or in a room that is behind a lock and key.
Cybersecurity Recommendations II
General
Series
Models
XVR4 series
DH-XVR4104C-X/DH-XVR4108C-X/DH-XVR4116HS-X/DH-XVR4104HS-X/ DH-XVR4108HS-X/DH-XVR4216AN-X/DH-XVR4232AN-X
XVR5 series
DH-XVR5108C-X/DH-XVR5104C-4KL-X/DH-XVR5104C-X/DH-XVR5108H-X/ DH-XVR5116H-X/DH-XVR5104H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108H-4KL-X/ DH-XVR5116H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108HE-X/DH-XVR5116HE-X/ DH-XVR5108HS-X/DH-XVR5116HS-X/DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-X/ DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-X/DH-XVR5104HS-X/DH-XVR5104H-X/ DH-XVR5104HE-X/DH-XVR5216AN-X/DH-XVR5232AN-X/ DH-XVR5208AN-4KL-X/DH-XVR5216AN-4KL-X/DH-XVR5216A-X/ DH-XVR5432L-X/DH-XVR5832S-X/DH-5208AN-4KL-X-8/ DH-5216AN-4KL-X-16P/DH-XVR5108H-4KL-X-8P
XVR7 series
DH-XVR7104E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7104E-4KL-B-X/ DH-XVR7108E-4KL-B-X/DH-XVR7104HE-4KL-X/ DH-XVR7108HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7116HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108HE-4K-X/ DH-XVR7208A-4KL-X/DH-XVR7216A-4KL-X/DH-XVR7208A-4K-X/ DH-XVR7416L-4KL-X/ DH-XVR7816S-4KL-X
Signal Words
Meaning
Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not avoided, could result in slight or moderate injury.
Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, could result in property damage, data loss, lower performance, or unpredictable result.
Provides methods to help you solve a problem or save you time.
This users manual (hereinafter referred to be "the Manual") introduces the functions and operations of the DVR devices (hereinafter referred to be "the Device").
Models

Foreword

Safety Instructions
The following categorized signal words with defined meaning might appear in the Manual.
Foreword III
Signal Words
Meaning
Provides additional information as the emphasis and supplement to the text.
Revision History
No.
Version
Revision Content
Release Time
1
V1.0.0
First Release.
February 27, 2018
2
V1.0.1
Add eight models.
March 27, 2018
3
V1.1.0
1. Add four models.
2. Add following sections:
Privacy Protection Notice Using Reset Button on the
Mainboard
Configuring White Light Configuring Siren Viewing PoC Information
3. Update following sections:
About the Manual Important Safeguards and
Warnings
Configuring IVS Function Configuring Face
Detection
May 10, 2018
Privacy Protection Notice
As the device user or data controller, you might collect personal data of others' such as face, fingerprints, car plate number, Email address, phone number, GPS and so on. You need to be in compliance with the local privacy protection laws and regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of other people by implementing measures include but not limited to: providing clear and visible identification to inform data subject the existence of surveillance area and providing related contact.
About the Manual
The Manual is for reference only. If there is inconsistency between the Manual and the
actual product, the actual product shall prevail.
We are not liable for any loss caused by the operations that do not comply with the Manual. The Manual would be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related
regions. For detailed information, see the paper User's Manual, CD-ROM, QR code or our official website. If there is inconsistency between paper User's Manual and the electronic version, the electronic version shall prevail.
All the designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. The product
updates might cause some differences between the actual product and the Manual. Please
Foreword IV
contact the customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation.
There still might be deviation in technical data, functions and operations description, or
errors in print. If there is any doubt or dispute, please refer to our final explanation.
Upgrade the reader software or try other mainstream reader software if the Guide (in PDF
format) cannot be opened.
All trademarks, registered trademarks and the company names in the Manual are the
properties of their respective owners.
Please visit our website, contact the supplier or customer service if there is any problem
occurred when using the device.
If there is any uncertainty or controversy, please refer to our final explanation.
Foreword V

Important Safeguards and Warnings

This Chapter describes the contents covering proper handling of the Device, hazard prevention, and prevention of property damage. Read these contents carefully before using the Device, comply with them when using, and keep it well for future reference.
Operation Requirement
Do not place or install the Device in a place exposed to sunlight or near the heat source. Keep the Device away from dampness, dust or soot. Keep the Device installed horizontally on the stable place to prevent it from falling. Do not drop or splash liquid onto the Device, and make sure there is no object filled with
liquid on the Device to prevent liquid from flowing into the Device.
Install the Device in a well-ventilated place, and do not block the ventilation of the Device. Operate the device within the rated range of power input and output. Do not dissemble the Device. Transport, use and store the Device under the allowed humidity and temperature
conditions.
Electrical Safety
Improper battery use might result in fire, explosion, or inflammation. When replacing battery, make sure the same model is used. Use the recommended power cables in the region and conform to the rated power
specification.
Use the power adapter provided with the Device; otherwise, it might result in people injury
and device damage.
The power source shall conform to the requirement of the Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV)
standard, and supply power with rated voltage which conforms to Limited power Source requirement according to IEC60950-1. Please note that the power supply requirement is subject to the device label.
Connect the device (I-type structure) to the power socket with protective earthing. The appliance coupler is a disconnection device. When using the coupler, keep the angle
for easy operation.
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Table of Contents
Cybersecurity Recommendations ........................................................................................................... I
Foreword .................................................................................................................................................. III
Important Safeguards and Warnings .................................................................................................... VI
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Functions ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Getting Started ...................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Checking the Components............................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Installing HDD ............................................................................................................................... 3
2.2.1 DH-XVR5108C-X/DH-XVR5104C-4KL-X/DH-XVR5104C-X/
DH-XVR4104C-X/DH-XVR4108C-X............................................................................................ 4
2.2.2 DH-XVR7104E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7104E-4KL-B-X/
DH-XVR7108E-4KL-B-X .............................................................................................................. 5
2.2.3 DH-XVR4116HS-X/DH-XVR5108HS-X/DH-XVR5116HS-X/DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-X/ DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-X/ DH-XVR5108H-X/DH-XVR5116H-X/DH-XVR5104H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108H-4KL-X/DH-XVR511 6H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108HE-X/DH-XVR5116HE-X/DH-XVR7104HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108HE-4K L-X/DH-XVR7116HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108HE-4K-X/DH-XVR5104HS-X/
DH-XVR4104HS-X/DH-XVR5104H-X/DH-XVR5104HE-X/DH-XVR4108HS-X ......................... 6
2.2.4 DH-XVR4216AN-X/DH-XVR4232AN-X/DH-XVR5216AN-X/DH-XVR5232AN-X/ DH-XVR5208AN-4KL-X/DH-XVR5216AN-4KL-X/DH-XVR5216A-X/DH-XVR7208A-4KL-X/DH-
XVR7216A-4KL-X/DH-XVR7208A-4K-X ..................................................................................... 7
2.2.5 DH-XVR7416L-4KL-X/DH-XVR5432L-X ............................................................................ 7
2.2.6 DH-XVR7816S-4KL-X/DH-XVR5832S-X ........................................................................... 8
2.3 Installing Device into Rack ............................................................................................................ 8
3 The Grand Tour .................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Front Panel .................................................................................................................................. 10
3.1.1 DH-XVR5108C-X/DH-XVR5104C-4KL-X/DH-XVR5104C-X/
DH-XVR4104C-X/DH-XVR4108C-X.......................................................................................... 10
3.1.2 DH-XVR7104E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7104E-4KL-B-X/
DH-XVR7108E-4KL-B-X ............................................................................................................. 11
3.1.3 DH-XVR5108H-X/DH-XVR5116H-X/DH-XVR5104H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108H-4KL-X/ DH-XVR5116H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108HE-X/DH-XVR5116HE-X/DH-XVR4116HS-X/DH-XVR510 8HS-X/DH-XVR5116HS-X/DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-X/ DH-XVR5104HS-X/DH-XVR4104HS-X/DH-XVR4108HS-X/DH-XVR5104H-X/
DH-XVR5104HE-X .................................................................................................................... 12
3.1.4 DH-XVR7104HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7116HE-4KL-X/
DH-XVR7108HE-4K-X ............................................................................................................... 12
3.1.5 DH-XVR4216AN-X/DH-XVR4232AN-X/DH-XVR5216AN-X/DH-XVR5232AN-X/
DH-XVR5208AN-4KL-X/DH-XVR5216AN-4KL-X/DH-XVR5216A-X ........................................ 13
3.1.6 DH-XVR7208A-4KL-X/DH-XVR7216A-4KL-X/DH-XVR7208A-4K-X ............................... 13
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3.1.7 DH-XVR7416L-4KL-X ....................................................................................................... 14
3.1.8 DH-XVR7816S-4KL-X ...................................................................................................... 14
3.1.9 DH-XVR5432L-X .............................................................................................................. 14
3.1.10 DH-XVR5832S-X ............................................................................................................ 15
3.2 Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................. 16
3.2.1 DH-XVR5108C-X/DH-XVR5104C-4KL-X/DH-XVR5104C-X/
DH-XVR4104C-X/DH-XVR4108C-X.......................................................................................... 16
3.2.2 DH-XVR7104E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7104E-4KL-B-X/
DH-XVR7108E-4KL-B-X ............................................................................................................ 17
3.2.3 DH-XVR4116HS-X/DH-XVR5108HS-X/DH-XVR5116HS-X/DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-X/
DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-X/DH-XVR5104HS-X/ DH-XVR4104HS-X/DH-XVR4108HS-X ............ 18
3.2.4 DH-XVR5108H-X/DH-XVR5116H-X/DH-XVR5104H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108H-4KL-X/ DH-XVR5116H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108HE-X/DH-XVR5116HE-X/DH-XVR7104HE-4KL-X/DH-XV R7108HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7116HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108HE-4K-X/DH-XVR5104H-X/DH-XVR51
04HE-X/DH-XVR5108H-4KL-X-8P ............................................................................................ 19
3.2.5 DH-XVR4216AN-X/DH-XVR4232AN-X/DH-XVR5216AN-X/DH-XVR5232AN-X/ DH-XVR5208AN-4KL-X/DH-XVR5216AN-4KL-X/DH-XVR5216A-X/DH-XVR7208A-4KL-X/DH-
XVR7216A-4KL-X/DH-XVR7208A-4K-X/DH-5208AN-4KL-X-8/DH-5216AN-4KL-X-16P ........ 20
3.2.6 DH-XVR7416L-4KL-X/DH-XVR5432L-X .......................................................................... 22
3.2.7 DH-XVR7816S-4KL-X/DH-XVR5832S-X ......................................................................... 23
3.3 Remote Control Operations ........................................................................................................ 25
3.4 Mouse Operations ....................................................................................................................... 27
4 Connecting Basics .............................................................................................................................. 29
4.1 Typical Connection Diagram ....................................................................................................... 29
4.2 Connecting to Video and Audio Input and Output ...................................................................... 31
4.2.1 Video Input ........................................................................................................................ 31
4.2.2 Video Output ..................................................................................................................... 31
4.2.3 Audio Input ........................................................................................................................ 32
4.2.4 Audio Output ..................................................................................................................... 32
4.3 Connecting to Alarm Input and Output ....................................................................................... 32
4.3.1 Introducing Alarm Port ...................................................................................................... 33
4.3.2 Alarm Input ........................................................................................................................ 33
4.3.3 Alarm Output ..................................................................................................................... 34
4.3.4 Alarm Output Relay Parameters ....................................................................................... 34
4.4 Connecting to RS485 Port .......................................................................................................... 35
5 Local Configurations .......................................................................................................................... 36
5.1 Initial Settings .............................................................................................................................. 36
5.1.1 Booting up ......................................................................................................................... 36
5.1.2 Initializing the Device ........................................................................................................ 36
5.1.3 Resetting Password .......................................................................................................... 39
5.1.4 Setting Up with the Startup Wizard .................................................................................. 46
5.2 Live View ..................................................................................................................................... 63
5.2.1 Live View Screen .............................................................................................................. 64
5.2.2 Live View Control bar ........................................................................................................ 65
5.2.3 Navigation Bar .................................................................................................................. 68
5.2.4 Shortcut Menu .................................................................................................................. 69
5.2.5 Color Setting ..................................................................................................................... 71
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5.2.6 Live View Display .............................................................................................................. 73
5.2.7 Configuring Tour Settings ................................................................................................. 78
5.3 Entering Main Menu .................................................................................................................... 81
5.4 Controlling PTZ Cameras ........................................................................................................... 84
5.4.1 Configuring PTZ Connection Settings .............................................................................. 84
5.4.2 Working with PTZ Control Panel ...................................................................................... 86
5.4.3 Configuring PTZ Functions ............................................................................................... 88
5.4.4 Calling PTZ Functions ...................................................................................................... 90
5.4.5 Calling OSD Menu ............................................................................................................ 91
5.5 Configuring Camera Settings ...................................................................................................... 92
5.5.1 Configuring Image Settings .............................................................................................. 92
5.5.2 Configuring Encode Settings ............................................................................................ 95
5.5.3 Configuring Snapshot Settings ......................................................................................... 97
5.5.4 Configuring Overlay Settings ............................................................................................ 98
5.5.5 Configuring Covered Area Settings .................................................................................. 99
5.5.6 Configuring Channel Type .............................................................................................. 100
5.5.7 Upgrading Coaxial Camera ............................................................................................ 101
5.6 Configuring Remote Devices .................................................................................................... 102
5.6.1 Adding Remote Devices ................................................................................................. 102
5.6.2 Managing Remote Devices .............................................................................................114
5.7 Configuring Record Settings ......................................................................................................117
5.7.1 Enabling Record Control .................................................................................................118
5.7.2 Configuring Recorded Video Storage Schedule .............................................................119
5.8 Configuring Snapshot Settings ..................................................................................................119
5.8.1 Configuring Snapshot Trigger ..........................................................................................119
5.8.2 Configuring Snapshot Storage Schedule ....................................................................... 124
5.8.3 Backing up Snapshots to FTP ........................................................................................ 124
5.9 Playing Back Video ................................................................................................................... 125
5.9.1 Enabling Record Control ................................................................................................ 125
5.9.2 Instant Playback ............................................................................................................. 126
5.9.3 Main Interface of Video Playback ................................................................................... 126
5.9.4 Smart Search .................................................................................................................. 131
5.9.5 Marking and Playing Back Video .................................................................................... 132
5.9.6 Playing Back Snapshots ................................................................................................. 134
5.9.7 Playing Back Splices ...................................................................................................... 134
5.9.8 Using the File List ........................................................................................................... 135
5.10 Alarm Events Settings ............................................................................................................. 137
5.10.1 Alarm Information .......................................................................................................... 137
5.10.2 Alarm Input Settings ..................................................................................................... 138
5.10.3 Alarm Output Settings ................................................................................................... 145
5.10.4 Video Detection ............................................................................................................ 148
5.10.5 System Events .............................................................................................................. 157
5.11 Configuring IVS Function ........................................................................................................ 162
5.11.1 Configuring Intelligent Settings ..................................................................................... 162
5.11.2 Enabling the Intelligent Settings for IP Camera ............................................................ 177
5.11.3 Using Smart Search ...................................................................................................... 180
5.12 Configuring Face Detection .................................................................................................... 183
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5.12.1 Configuring Face Detection Settings ............................................................................ 183
5.12.2 Searching for Detected Faces ...................................................................................... 186
5.12.3 Playing the Detected Faces.......................................................................................... 188
5.13 IoT Function ............................................................................................................................ 188
5.13.1 Configuring Sensor Settings ......................................................................................... 188
5.13.2 Configuring Temperature and Humidity Camera .......................................................... 196
5.13.3 Configuring Wireless Siren ........................................................................................... 208
5.14 Configuring POS Settings ....................................................................................................... 209
5.14.1 Searching the Transaction Records ............................................................................. 209
5.14.2 Configuring POS Settings ............................................................................................. 210
5.15 Configuring Backup Settings ...................................................................................................211
5.15.1 Finding USB Device ......................................................................................................211
5.15.2 Backing up Files ........................................................................................................... 212
5.16 Network Management ............................................................................................................. 213
5.16.1 Configuring Network Settings ....................................................................................... 213
5.16.2 Configuring Network Testing Settings .......................................................................... 230
5.17 Configuring Account Settings .................................................................................................. 235
5.17.1 Configuring User Account ............................................................................................. 235
5.17.2 Configuring Group Account .......................................................................................... 241
5.17.3 Configuring Onvif Users ............................................................................................... 245
5.18 Audio Management ................................................................................................................. 246
5.18.1 Configuring Audio Files ................................................................................................. 246
5.18.2 Configuring Playing Schedule for Audio Files .............................................................. 248
5.19 Storage Management ............................................................................................................. 250
5.19.1 Configuring Basic Settings ........................................................................................... 250
5.19.2 Configuring the Recording and Snapshot Schedule .................................................... 251
5.19.3 Configuring HDD Manager ........................................................................................... 251
5.19.4 Configuring HDD Detecting Settings ............................................................................ 252
5.19.5 Configuring Record Estimate ....................................................................................... 255
5.19.6 Configuring FTP Storage Settings ................................................................................ 257
5.20 Configuring System Settings .................................................................................................. 259
5.20.1 Configuring General System Settings .......................................................................... 259
5.20.2 Configuring Security Settings ....................................................................................... 261
5.20.3 Configuring System Maintenance Settings .................................................................. 263
5.20.4 Exporting and Importing System Settings .................................................................... 264
5.20.5 Restoring Default Settings ............................................................................................ 266
5.20.6 Upgrading the Device ................................................................................................... 267
5.21 Viewing Information ................................................................................................................ 270
5.21.1 Viewing Version Details ................................................................................................ 270
5.21.2 Viewing Log Information ............................................................................................... 271
5.21.3 Viewing Event Information ............................................................................................ 273
5.21.4 Viewing Network Information ........................................................................................ 274
5.21.5 Viewing HDD Information ............................................................................................. 276
5.21.6 Viewing Channel Information ........................................................................................ 277
5.21.7 Viewing Data Stream Information ................................................................................. 278
5.21.8 Viewing PoC Information .............................................................................................. 279
5.22 Logout the Device ................................................................................................................... 280
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6 Web Operations ................................................................................................................................. 281
6.1 Connecting to Network .............................................................................................................. 281
6.2 Logging in the Web ................................................................................................................... 281
6.3 Resetting Password .................................................................................................................. 282
6.4 Introducing Web Main Menu ..................................................................................................... 286
7 FAQ ..................................................................................................................................................... 288
Glossary ............................................................................................................................ 294 Appendix 1
HDD Capacity Calculation .............................................................................................. 296 Appendix 2
Compatible Backup Devices .......................................................................................... 298 Appendix 3
Appendix 3.1 Compatible USB list .................................................................................................. 298
Appendix 3.2 Compatible SD Card list ........................................................................................... 299
Appendix 3.3 Compatible Portable HDD list ................................................................................... 299
Appendix 3.4 Compatible USB DVD List ........................................................................................ 299
Appendix 3.5 Compatible SATA DVD List ....................................................................................... 299
Appendix 3.6 Compatible SATA HDD List ...................................................................................... 300
Compatible CD/DVD Burner List .................................................................................... 305 Appendix 4
Compatible Displayer List .............................................................................................. 306 Appendix 5
Compatible Switcher ....................................................................................................... 307 Appendix 6
Earthing ............................................................................................................................ 308 Appendix 7
Appendix 7.1 What Is the Surge ..................................................................................................... 308
Appendix 7.2 The Earthing Modes ................................................................................................. 309
Appendix 7.3 Thunder Proof Ground Method in the Monitor System ............................................ 310
Appendix 7.4 The Shortcut Way to Check the Electric System by Digital Multimeter .....................311
RJ45-RS232 Connection Cable Definition .................................................................... 314 Appendix 8
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1.1 Overview

The Device is an excellent digital monitor product for security industry. The embedded LINUX OS assures the stable operation. The H.265 and G.711 technologies assure the high quality image and low bit stream. The frame-by-frame play function displays more details for analysis, and provides the functions such as record, playback, and monitor and assures the synchronization for audio and video. The Device also adopts the advanced control technology and great network data transmission capability.
The Device adopts embedded design to achieve high security and reliability. It can work in the local end and, with strong networking capability it can get connected to the professional surveillance software (Smart PSS) to form a security network to show its powerful remote monitoring function.
The Device is applicable to the areas such as bank, telecom, electricity, traffic, intelligent residential district, factory, warehouse, resources, and water conservancy facilities.

1 Introduction

1.2 Functions

The functions might be different depending on the software and hardware version of the model you purchased.
Real-time Surveillance
Support VGA port and HDMI port to realize the surveillance through monitors. Support HDMI, VGA, and TV output at the same time.
IoT Management
Provide specific management module for IoT features including humidity and temperature data reports and alarms linkage.
Sensor Integration
Integrate coaxial cameras with diverse array of sensors such as temperature, humidity and wireless alarm devices.
Storage Management
Special data format to guarantee data security and avoid the risk of modifying data
viciously.
Support digital watermark.
Compression Format
Introduction 1
Support multiple-channel audio and video signal. An independent hardware decodes the audio and video signal from each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.
Backup Function
Support backup operation through USB port (such as USB storage disk, portable HDD,
and burner).
Client-end user can download the file from local HDD through network to backup.
Record & Playback
Support each channel real-time record independently, and simultaneously support the
functions such as search, backward play, network monitor, record search, and download.
Support various playback modes: slow play, fast play, backward play and frame by frame
play.
Support time title overlay so that you can view event accurate occurred time. Support zooming in the selected area in the live view.
Network Operation
Support network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ control.
Alarm Activation
Several relay alarm outputs to realize alarm activation and on-site light control. The alarm input port and output port have the protection circuit to guarantee the Device
safety.
Communication Port
RS485 port can realize alarm input and PTZ control. RS232 port can connect to keyboard, COM port of PC or the matrix control. Standard Ethernet port can realize network remote access function. The dual-network port has the multi-address, fault tolerance, load balance setup mode.
PTZ Control
Support PTZ decoder through RS485 port.
Intelligent Operation
Support mouse operation function. Support "copy and paste" function for the same settings.
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)
Establish mapping connection between LAN and WAN through UPnP protocol.
Camera Self-adaptive
Auto-recognize and work with the PAL or NTSC camera and HD camera.
Introduction 2

2.1 Checking the Components

Sequence
Checking items
Requirement
1
Package Appearance
No obvious damage.
Packing materials
No broken or distorted positions that could be caused by hit.
2
Labels
Labels on the device
Not torn up.
Do not tear up or throw away the labels; otherwise the warranty services are not ensured. You need to provide the serial number of the product when you call the after-sales service.
3
Device Appearance
No obvious damage.
Data cables, power cables, fan cables, mainboard
No connection loose.
When you receive the Device, please check against the following checking list. If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact the local retailer or after-sales engineer immediately.

2 Getting Started

2.2 Installing HDD

Please check if the HDD is already installed in the Device when you first time using the Device. It is suggested to use the HDD recommended officially. Do not use the PC HDD.
Shut down the device and then unplug the power cable before you open the case to replace the HDD.
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2.2.1 DH-XVR5108C-X/DH-XVR5104C-4KL-X/DH-XVR5104C-X/
1. Remove the screws to take off the cover.
2. Fix the screws on the HDD but do not fasten them.
3. Match the screws with the holes on the DVR to place the HDD.
4. Turn the DVR upside down to see the screws and then fasten them.
5. Use the HDD cable and power cable to connect HDD and mainboard.
6. Put back the cover and fasten the screws.
DH-XVR4104C-X/DH-XVR4108C-X
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2.2.2 DH-XVR7104E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7104E-
1. Put the battery cable through the hole.
2. Connect to the cable into the port.
1. Remove the screws to take off the cover.
2. Remove the screws to take off the bracket.
3. Put the HDD onto the bracket.
4. Match the holes on the bracket with the screw holes on HDD.
5. Use screws to fix the HDD onto the bracket.
6. (Optional) Put the battery cable through the hole to connect into the cable port.
4KL-B-X/ DH-XVR7108E-4KL-B-X
2.2.2.1 Installing Battery
The battery is only provided with some models.
2.2.2.2 Installing HDD
Skip step 6 if the battery is not equipped with the model you purchased.
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7. Use the HDD cable and power cable to connect HDD and mainboard.
8. Install the bracket back and then fasten the screws.
9. Put back the cover and fasten the screws.
2.2.3 DH-XVR4116HS-X/DH-XVR5108HS-X/DH-XVR5116HS-X/DH
1. Remove the screws on the rear panel.
2. Fix the screws on the HDD but do not be fastened.
3. Place the HDD onto the Device.
4. Turn the device to see the back side of it. Aim the screws of the HDD at the holes on the back of the
5. Use the HDD cable and power cable to connect HDD and mainboard.
6. Put back the cover and fix the screws.
-XVR5104HS-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-X/ DH-XVR5108H-X/DH-XVR5116H-X/DH-XVR5104H-4KL-X/DH-XVR 5108H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5116H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108HE-X/DH-XVR51 16HE-X/DH-XVR7104HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7 116HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108HE-4K-X/DH-XVR5104HS-X/ DH-XVR4104HS-X/DH-XVR5104H-X/DH-XVR5104HE-X/DH-XVR4 108HS-X
Getting Started 6
device and fix the screws.
2.2.4 DH-XVR4216AN-X/DH-XVR4232AN-X/DH-XVR5216AN-X/D
1. Remove the screws on the cover.
2. Fix the screws onto the HDD, but do not be fastened.
3. Put the HDD into the Device.
4. Turn the device to see the back side of it. Aim the screws of the HDD at the holes on the back of the device, and then fix the screws.
5. Use the HDD cable and power cable to connect HDD and mainboard.
6. Put back the cover and fix the screws.
1. Remove the screws on cover.
2. Use the screws to fix the HDD onto the bracket.
3. Connect one end of HDD cable to the HDD.
H-XVR5232AN-X/DH-XVR5208AN-4KL-X/DH-XVR5216AN-4KL-X/ DH-XVR5216A-X/DH-XVR7208A-4KL-X/DH-XVR7216A-4KL-X/DH­XVR7208A-4K-X

2.2.5 DH-XVR7416L-4KL-X/DH-XVR5432L-X

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4. Connect the other end of HDD cable to the mainboard.
5. Use the power cable to connect HDD and mainboard.
6. Put back the cover and fix the screws.

2.2.6 DH-XVR7816S-4KL-X/DH-XVR5832S-X

1. Loose the screws on the panel and remove the cover.
2. Fix the HDD(s) onto the bracket. Remove the top bracket if you want to install HDD to the bottom bracket.
3. Connect one end of HDD cable to the HDD.
4. Connect the other end of HDD cable to the mainboard
5. Use the power cable to connect HDD and mainboard.
6. Put back the cover and fix the screws.

2.3 Installing Device into Rack

Not all models support this function. To install the DVR into Rack, do the following:
Check if the in-house temperature is lower than 35(95) and make sure the 15cm Step 1
(6in.) spacing around the Device for ventilation. Use six screws to fix the DVR on each side. Step 2 Install from the bottom up. Step 3
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If you want to install more accessories to the rack, take preventive measures to avoid power socket overload.
Install more accessories to the rack if needed.Step 4
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3 The Grand Tour

Icon
Name
Function
HDD status indicator
The indicator is off when the HDD is running normally.
The indicator glows blue when the HDD is in
malfunction.
Power status indicator
The indicator is off when the power is connected
abnormally.
The indicator glows blue when the power is connected
normally.
Network status indicator
The indicator is off when the network connection is
correct.
The indicator glows blue when the network connection
is abnormal.
This chapter introduces various components of the Device, remote control and mouse operations.

3.1 Front Panel

3.1.1 DH-XVR5108C-X/DH-XVR5104C-4KL-X/DH-XVR5104C-X/ DH-XVR4104C-X/DH-XVR4108C-X

Figure 3-1
Table 3-1
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3.1.2 DH-XVR7104E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7104E-
No.
Button/Icon
Function
1
POWER
Turns on/off the DVR. The indicator glows blue when the DVR is turned on.
2
HDD status indicator
The indicator glows blue when the HDD is in malfunction.
3
Network status indicator
The indicator glows blue when the network connection is abnormal.
4,5,6
Battery status indicator
When the battery remains full or no less than sixty percent,
the No.4 indicator is on, and the No.5 and No.6 are out.
When the battery remains between thirty percent and sixty
percent, the No.5 indicator is on and the others are out.
When the battery remains between one percent and thirty
percent, the No.6 indicator is on and the others are out.
When the battery is exhausted, the DVR is turned off, or
there is no battery attached to the DVR, all the three indicators are out.
7
USB port
Connects to external devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.
4KL-B-X/ DH-XVR7108E-4KL-B-X
Figure 3-2
Table 3-2
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3.1.3 DH-XVR5108H-X/DH-XVR5116H-X/DH-XVR5104H-4KL-X/D
No.
Port Name
Function
1
HDD
Glows blue when HDD status is abnormal.
2
NET
Glows blue when network status is abnormal.
3
POWER
Glows blue when the power is connected properly.
4
USB port
Connects to peripheral devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.
No.
Port Name
Function
1
USB port
Connects to peripheral devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.
H-XVR5108H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5116H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108HE-X/DH­XVR5116HE-X/DH-XVR4116HS-X/DH-XVR5108HS-X/DH-XVR511 6HS-X/DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-X/ DH-XVR5104HS-X/DH-XVR4104HS-X/DH-XVR4108HS-X/DH-XVR 5104H-X/DH-XVR5104HE-X
Figure 3-3
Table 3-3

3.1.4 DH-XVR7104HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR711 6HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108HE-4K-X

Figure 3-4
Table 3-4
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3.1.5 DH-XVR4216AN-X/DH-XVR4232AN-X/DH-XVR5216AN-X/D
No.
Port Name
Function
1
Status indicator light
Glows blue when the device is working properly.
2
HDD
Glows blue when HDD status is abnormal.
3
NET
Glows blue when network status is abnormal.
4
POWER
Glows blue when the power is connected properly.
5
USB port
Connects to the external devices such as keyboard, mouse, and USB storage device.
No.
Port Name
Function
1
Status indicator light
Glows blue when the device is working properly.
2
USB port
Connects to the external devices such as keyboard, mouse, and USB storage device.
H-XVR5232AN-X/DH-XVR5208AN-4KL-X/DH-XVR5216AN-4KL-X/ DH-XVR5216A-X
Figure 3-5
Table 3-5
3.1.6 DH-XVR7208A-4KL-X/DH-XVR7216A-4KL-X/DH-XVR7208A­4K-X
Figure 3-6
Table 3-6
The Grand Tour 13

3.1.7 DH-XVR7416L-4KL-X

No.
Port Name
Function
1
IR receiver
Receives infrared signal from remote control.
2
USB port
Connects to peripheral devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.
No.
Port Name
Function
1
IR receiver
Receives infrared signal from remote control.
2
USB port
Connects to peripheral devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.
No.
Port Name
Function

3.1.8 DH-XVR7816S-4KL-X

Figure 3-7
Table 3-7

3.1.9 DH-XVR5432L-X

Figure 3-8
Table 3-8
Figure 3-9
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No.
Port Name
Function
1
Status indicator light
Glows blue when the device is working properly.
2
HDD
Glows blue when HDD status is abnormal.
3
NET
Glows blue when network status is abnormal.
4
POWER
Glows blue when the power is connected properly.
5
USB port
Connects to peripheral devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.

3.1.10 DH-XVR5832S-X

No.
Port Name
Function
1
Status indicator light
Glows blue when the device is working properly.
2
HDD
Glows blue when HDD status is abnormal.
3
NET
Glows blue when network status is abnormal.
4
POWER
Glows blue when the power is connected properly.
5
USB port
Connects to peripheral devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.
Table 3-9
Figure 3-10
Table 3-10
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3.2 Rear Panel

No.
Port Name
Function
1
Video input port
Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
2
USB port
Connects to external devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.
3
VGA port
Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
4
HDMI port
High definition audio and video signal output port. The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.
5
Network port
Connects to Ethernet port.
6
Power input port
Inputs DC 12V power.
7 Ground terminal.

3.2.1 DH-XVR5108C-X/DH-XVR5104C-4KL-X/DH-XVR5104C-X/ DH-XVR4104C-X/DH-XVR4108C-X

Figure 3-11
Table 3-11
The Grand Tour 16
3.2.2 DH-XVR7104E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7104E-
No.
Port Name
Function
1
Video input port
Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
2
Audio input port
Receives audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.
3
Audio output port
Outputs audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
4
RS485 communication port
Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS485_B is connected to the cable B.
5
HDMI port
High definition audio and video signal output port. The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.
6
VGA port
Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
7, 8
USB port
Connects to external devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.
9
Network port
Connects to Ethernet port.
4KL-B-X/ DH-XVR7108E-4KL-B-X
Figure 3-12
Figure 3-13
The Grand Tour 17
No.
Port Name
Function
10
Power input port
Inputs DC 12V power.
11
Power output port
Outputs DC 12V power.
12
Ground
Ground terminal.
Table 3-12
No.
Port Name
Function
1
Video input port
Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
2
Audio input port
Receives audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.
3
Audio output port
Outputs audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
4
HDMI port
High definition audio and video signal output port. The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.
5
Network port
Connects to Ethernet port.
6
RS485 communication port
Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS485_B is connected to the cable B.
7
VGA port
Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
8
USB port
Connects to external devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.
9
Power input port
Inputs DC 12V power.
10
Power cable fastener
Use clamp to secure the power cable on the DVR in case there is any loss.
11 Ground terminal.
3.2.3 DH-XVR4116HS-X/DH-XVR5108HS-X/DH-XVR5116HS-X/DH
-XVR5104HS-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-X/DH-XVR5104HS-X/ DH-XVR4104HS-X/DH-XVR4108HS-X
Figure 3-14
Table 3-13
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3.2.4 DH-XVR5108H-X/DH-XVR5116H-X/DH-XVR5104H-4KL-X/D
No.
Port Name
Function
1
Alarm input port 1–16
4 groups of alarm input ports (Group 1: port 1 to port 4; Group 2: port 5 to port 8; Group 3: port 9 to port 12; Group 4: port 13 to port 16). These ports receive the signal from the external alarm source. There are two types: NO (normal open) and NC (normal close).
When your alarm input device is using external power, please make sure the alarm input device and the Device have the same ground.
Alarm output port 1–3 (NO1–NO3; C1–C3)
3 groups of alarm output ports (Group 1: port NO1–C1,
Group 2: port NO2–C2, Group 3: port NO3–C3). These ports output alarm signal to the alarm device. Please make sure power supply to the external alarm device.
NO: Normal open alarm output port.
C: Alarm output public end.
Ground.
2
Video input port
Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
3
Audio input port
Receives audio signal output from the devices such as microphone. It corresponds to video input port 1.
4
DB25 port
Connects to the audio splitter taken from the package to convert to audio input port which receives the audio signal from devices such as microphone. It corresponds to video input ports 2–16.
5
Audio output port
Outputs audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
H-XVR5108H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5116H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108HE-X/DH­XVR5116HE-X/DH-XVR7104HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108HE-4KL-X/DH
-XVR7116HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108HE-4K-X/DH-XVR5104H-X/DH-X VR5104HE-X/DH-XVR5108H-4KL-X-8P
Figure 3-15
The Grand Tour 19
No.
Port Name
Function
6
HDMI port
High definition audio and video signal output port. The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.
7
USB port
Connects to external devices such as USB storage device, keyboard and mouse.
8
Network port
Connects to Ethernet port.
9
RS485 communication port
Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS485_B is connected to the cable B.
10
Power input port
Inputs DC 12V power.
11
VGA port
Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
12
Power button
Turns on/off the DVR.
13
Power cable fastener
Use a cable tie to secure the power cable on the DVR to prevent loss.
14 Ground terminal.
Table 3-14
No.
Port Name
Function
1 Ground terminal.
3.2.5 DH-XVR4216AN-X/DH-XVR4232AN-X/DH-XVR5216AN-X/D H-XVR5232AN-X/DH-XVR5208AN-4KL-X/DH-XVR5216AN-4KL-X/ DH-XVR5216A-X/DH-XVR7208A-4KL-X/DH-XVR7216A-4KL-X/DH­XVR7208A-4K-X/DH-5208AN-4KL-X-8/DH-5216AN-4KL-X-16P
Figure 3-16
The Grand Tour 20
No.
Port Name
Function
2
Alarm input port 1–16
4 groups of alarm input ports (Group 1: port 1 to port 4; Group 2: port 5 to port 8; Group 3: port 9 to port 12; Group 4: port 13 to port 16). These ports receive the signal from the external alarm source. There are two types: NO (normal open) and NC (normal close).
When your alarm input device is using external power, please make sure the alarm input device and the DVR connect to the same ground.
Alarm output port 1–3 (NO1–NO3; C1–C3)
3 groups of alarm output ports. (Group 1: port NO1–
C1,Group 2:port NO2–C2,Group 3:port NO3–C3). These ports output alarm signal to the alarm device. Please make sure power supply to the external alarm device.
NO:Normal open alarm output port.
CAlarm output public end.
Ground.
3
Video input port
Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
4
Audio input port
Receives audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.
5
Audio output port
Outputs audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
6
HDMI port
High definition audio and video signal output port. The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.
7
USB port
Connects to the external devices such as keyboard, mouse, and USB storage device.
8
Network port
Connects to Ethernet port.
9
RS485 communication port
Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS485_B is connected to the cable B.
10
Power input port
Inputs DC 12V power.
11
VGA port
Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
12
Power button
Turns on/off the DVR.
13
Power cable fastener
Use clamp to secure the power cable on the DVR in case there is any loss.
Table 3-15
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3.2.6 DH-XVR7416L-4KL-X/DH-XVR5432L-X

No.
Port Name
Function
1 Ground terminal.
2
Power input port
Inputs power.
3
Power button
Turns on/off the DVR.
4
Audio input port
Receives audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.
5
Audio input port (MIC IN)
Tow-way talk input port which receives analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone and pickup.
6
Audio output port (MIC OUT)
Tow-way talk output port which outputs the analog audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
7
Audio output port
Outputs audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
8
Video output port
Connects to video output devices such as TV.
9
Video input port
Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
10
Alarm input port 1–16
4 groups of alarm input ports (Group 1: port 1 to port 4; Group 2: port 5 to port 8; Group 3: port 9 to port 12; Group 4: port 13 to port 16). These ports receive the signal from the external alarm source. There are two types: NO (normal open) and NC (normal close).
When your alarm input device is using external power, please make sure the input device and the DVR connect to the same ground.
Alarm output port 1–5 (NO1–NO5;
C1–C5; NC5)
5 groups of alarm output ports (Group 1: port NO1–
C1,Group 2:port NO2–C2,Group 3:port NO3–C3, Group 4 port NO4–C4, Group 5: port NO5, C5, NC5). These ports output alarm signal to the alarm device. Please make sure power supply to the external alarm device.
NO: Normal open alarm output port.
C: Alarm output public end.
NC: Normal close alarm output port.
Figure 3-17
The Grand Tour 22
No.
Port Name
Function
RS485 communication port
Connects to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS485_B is connected to the cable B.
Four-wire full-duplex 485 port (T+, T-, R+, R-)
Four-wire full-duplex 485 port. T+ and T- is the output wire; R+ and R- is the input wire.
Power output control for alarm (CTRL 12V)
Controls power output for alarm. The current is 500mA.
Turns off power output when there is alarm output.
Turns on power output when the alarm is cleared.
12V power output port
Provides power to external devices such as camera and alarm device. Please note the power supply shall be below 1A.
Ground.
10
Network port
Connects to Ethernet port.
12
VGA port
Outputs analog video data to the connected display with VGA port.
13
HDMI port
High definition audio and video signal output port. The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and multi-channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.
14
RS232 debug COM
The port is used for general COM debug to configure IP address or transfer transparent COM data.
15
USB port
Connects to the external devices such as keyboard, mouse, and USB storage device.
16
eSATA port
External SATA port which connects to the device with SATA port. Perform the jumper configuration when connecting HDD.
Table 3-16
No.
Port Name
Function
1
GND
Ground.
2
Power input port
Inputs power.
3
Power button
Turns on/off the Device.

3.2.7 DH-XVR7816S-4KL-X/DH-XVR5832S-X

Figure 3-18
The Grand Tour 23
No.
Port Name
Function
4
Audio input port
Receives the analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.
5
Audio input port (MIC IN)
Tow-way talk input port which receives the analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone, pickup.
6
Audio output port (MIC OUT)
Tow-way talk output port which outputs the analog audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
7
Audio output port
Outputs the analog audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.
8
Video output port
Connect to video output devices such as TV.
9
Alarm input port 1–16
4 groups of alarm output ports (Group 1: port 1 to port 4;
Group 2: port 5 to port 8; Group 3: port 9 to port 12; Group 4: port 13 to port 16). These ports receive the signal from the external alarm source. There are two types; NO (normal open) and NC (normal close).
When your alarm input device is using external power,
please make sure the device and the NVR have the same ground.
Alarm output port 1–5 (NO1–NO5;
C1–C5; NC5)
5 groups of alarm output ports. (Group 1: port NO1–
C1,Group 2:port NO2–C2,Group 3:port NO3–C3, Group 4 port NO4–C4, Group 5: port NO5, C5, NC5). These ports output alarm signal to the alarm device. Please make sure power supply to the external alarm device.
NO: Normal open alarm output port.
C: Alarm output public end.
NC: Normal close alarm output port.
RS-485 communication port
You can connect to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ. RS485_A port is connected by the cable A and RS485_B is connected to the cable B.
Four-wire full-duplex 485 port (T+, T-, R+, R-)
Four-wire full-duplex 485 port. T+ and T- is the output wire; R+ and R- is the input wire.
Control power output (CTRL 12V)
Controller 12V power output. It is to control the on-off alarm relay output.
12V power output port
Provides power to external devices such as camera and alarm device. Please note the supplying power shall be below 1A.
Ground.
10
Video input port
Connect to analog camera to input video signal.
11
Network port
Connects to Ethernet port.
12
VGA video output
Outputs analog video signal. It can connect to the monitor to view analog video.
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No.
Port Name
Function
13
RS232 debug COM.
It is for general COM debug to configure IP address or transfer transparent COM data.
14
HDMI port
High definition audio and video signal output port. It outputs the same video source as VGA. It supports 4K resolution output and supports mouse operation and control. Please note when the HDMI output resolution is 4K, the VGA output stops.
15
USB port
Connects to the external devices such as keyboard, mouse, and USB storage device.
16
eSATA port
External SATA port which connects to the device with SATA port. Perform the jumper configuration when connecting HDD.

3.3 Remote Control Operations

No.
Name
Function
1
Power button
Press this button to boot up or shut down the device.
2
Address
Press this button to input device serial number, so that you can control the Device.
Please note the remote control is not our standard accessory and might not be included in the accessary bag. It is supplied dependent on the model you purchased.
Table 3-17
Figure 3-19
The Grand Tour 25
No.
Name
Function
3
Forward
Multi-step forward speed and normal speed playback.
4
Slow motion
Multi-step slow motion speed or normal playback.
5
Next record
In playback state, press this button to play back the next video.
6
Previous record
In playback state, press this button to play back the previous video.
7
Play/Pause
In normal playback state, press this button to pause playback.
In pause state, press this button to resume to normal
playback.
In live view window interface, press this button to enter video
search menu.
8
Reverse/pause In the reverse playback state, press this button to pause reverse
playback.
In the reverse playback pause state, press this button to resume to playback reversing state.
9
Esc.
Go back to previous menu or cancel current operation (close front interface or control).
10
Record
Start or stop record manually.
In record interface, use the direction buttons to select the
channel that you want to record.
Press this button for at least 1.5 seconds, and the manual
record interface will be displayed.
11
Direction keys
Switch between current activated controls by going left or right. In playback state, the keys control the playback progress bar. Aux function (such as operating the PTZ menu).
12
Enter/menu key
Confirms an operation.
Go to the OK button.
Go to the menu.
13
Multiple-window switch
Switch between multiple-window and one-window.
14
Fn
In single-channel monitoring mode, press this button to
display the PTZ control and color setting functions.
Switch the PTZ control menu in PTZ control interface.
In motion detection interface, press this button with direction
keys to complete setup.
In text mode, press and hold this button to delete the last
character. To use the clearing function: Long press this button for 1.5 seconds.
In HDD menu, switch HDD recording time and other
information as indicated in the pop-up message.
15
Alphanumeric keys
Input password, numbers.
Switch channel.
Press Shift to switch the input method.
Table 3-18
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3.4 Mouse Operations

Operation
Function
Click left mouse button
Password input dialogue box pops up if you have not logged in yet. In live view window interface, you can go to the main menu.
When you have selected one menu item, click it to view menu content.
Implement the control operation.
Modify checkbox or motion detection status.
Click combo box to pop up drop-down list.
In text box, click the corresponding button on the panel to enter a numeral or English character (small/capitalized).
In English input mode: Click to enter a backspace and click
to delete the previous character.
In numeral input mode: Click to clear and click to delete the
previous character.
Double-click left mouse button
Implement special control operations such as double-click one item in the file list to play back the video.
In multiple-window mode, double-click one channel to view in full-window. Double-click current video again to go back to previous multiple-window mode.
Right-click
Right-click in live view window interface, the shortcut menu is displayed. For different series product, the shortcut menu may vary.
Exit current menu without saving the modification.
Click scroll wheel button In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.
Switch the items in the check box.
Page up or page down.
Point to select and move
Select current control and move it.
Dragging a
Select motion detection zone.
The operations are based on the considerations for right-handed users.
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Operation
Function
selection box with left mouse button
Select privacy mask zone.
Table 3-19
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4 Connecting Basics

This chapter introduces the typical connection diagrams and ports connections.

4.1 Typical Connection Diagram

The following figure is for reference only. The actual product shall govern.
Figure 4-1
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Figure 4-2
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4.2 Connecting to Video and Audio Input and Output

4.2.1 Video Input

The video input interface is BNC. The input video format includes: PAL/NTSC BNC (1.0V 75Ω).
The video signal should comply with your national standards. The input video signal shall have high SNR, low distortion; low interference, natural color and
suitable lightness.
Guarantee the stability and reliability of the camera signal
The camera shall be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable, explosive substances and etc.
The camera and the DVR should have the same grounding to ensure the normal operation of the camera.
Guarantee stability and reliability of the transmission line
Please use high quality, sound shielded BNC. Please select suitable BNC model according to the transmission distance.
If the distance is too long, you should use twisted pair cable, and you can add video compensation devices or use optical fiber to ensure video quality.
You should keep the video signal away from the strong electromagnetic interference, especially the high tension current.
P-P
,
Keep connection lugs in well contact
The signal line and shielded wire should be fixed firmly and in well connection. Avoid dry joint, lap welding and oxidation.

4.2.2 Video Output

Video output includes a BNC (PAL/NTSC1.0V System supports BNC, VGA and HDMI output at the same time.
When you are using pc-type monitor to replace the monitor, please pay attention to the following points:
To defer aging, do not allow the pc monitor to run for a long time. Regular demagnetization will keep device maintain proper status. Keep it away from strong electromagnetic interference devices.
Using TV as video output device is not a reliable substitution method. You also need to reduce the working hour and control the interference from power supply and other devices. The low quality TV may result in device damage.
, 75Ω) output, a VGA output and HDMI output.
P-P
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4.2.3 Audio Input

These series products audio input port adopt BNC port. Due to high impedance of audio input, please use active sound pick-up. Audio transmission is similar to video transmission. Try to avoid interference, dry joint, loose
contact and it shall be away from high tension current.

4.2.4 Audio Output

The audio output signal parameter is usually over 200mv 1KΩ (BNC or RCA). It can directly connect to low impedance earphone, active sound box or amplifier-drive audio output device.
If the sound box and the pick-up cannot be separated spatially, it is easy to arouse squeaking. In this case you can adopt the following measures:
Use better sound pick-up with better directing property. Reduce the volume of the sound box. Using more sound-absorbing materials in decoration can reduce voice echo and improve
acoustics environment.
Adjust the layout to reduce happening of the squeaking.

4.3 Connecting to Alarm Input and Output

Please read the followings before connecting.
Alarm input
Please make sure alarm input mode is grounding alarm input. Grounding signal is needed for alarm input. Alarm input needs the low level voltage signal. Alarm input mode can be either NC (normal Open) or NO (Normal Close). When you are connecting two DVRs or you are connecting one DVR and one other device,
please use a relay to separate them.
Alarm output
The alarm output port should not be connected to high power load directly (It shall be less than 1A) to avoid high current which may result in relay damage. Please use the contactor to realize the connection between the alarm output port and the load.
How to connect PTZ decoder
Ensure the decoder has the same grounding with DVR, otherwise you may not control the
PTZ. Shielded twisted wire is recommended and the shielded layer is used to connect to the grounding.
Avoid high voltage. Ensure proper wiring and some thunder protection measures. For too long signal wires, 120Ω should be parallel connected between A, B lines on the far
end to reduce reflection and guarantee the signal quality.
“485 A, B” of DVR cannot parallel connect with “485 port” of other device. The voltage between of A, B lines of the decoder should be less than 5V.
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Please make sure the front-end device has soundly earthed
Icon
Description
123456 7891011 12,13,14,15,16
ALARM 1 to ALARM 16. The alarm becomes active in low voltage.
NO1 C1, NO2 C2, NO3 C3, NO4 C4
There are four groups of normal open activation output (on/off button).
NO5 C5 NC5,
There is one group of normal open activation output (on/off button).
CTRL 12V
Control power output of the alarm output channel 6. Voltage current: 500mA.
When there is an alarm output, close the power output.
When the alarm is cancelled, open the power output.
+12V
Rated current. Voltage current: 500mA.
Ground cable.
485 A/B
485 communication port. They are used to control devices such as decoder. 120Ω should be parallel connected between A, B lines if there are too many PTZ decoders.
T+,T-,R+,R-
Four-wire full-duplex RS485 port. T+ T-: output wire. R+ R-: input wire.
Improper grounding may result in chip damage.

4.3.1 Introducing Alarm Port

The alarm input ports are dependent on the model you purchased.
Figure 4-3

4.3.2 Alarm Input

Please refer to the following figure for more information.
Grounding alarm inputs which includes Normal open and Normal close type. Please parallel connect COM end and GND end of the alarm detector (Provide external
power to the alarm detector).
Please parallel connect the Ground of the DVR and the ground of the alarm detector. Please connect the NC port of the alarm sensor to the DVR alarm input(ALARM)
Table 4-1
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Use the same ground with that of DVR if you use external power to the alarm device.
Model
HFD23/005-1ZS
HRB1-S-DC5V
Material of the touch
AgNi+ gold-plating
AuAg10/AgNi10/CuNi30
Rating (Resistance Load)
Rated switch capacity
30V DC 1A/125V AC 0.5A
24V DC 1A/125V AC 2A
Maximum switch power
62.5VA/30W
250VA/48W
Maximum switch voltage
125V AC/60V DC
125V AC/60V DC
Maximum switch currency
2A
2A
Insulation Between touches
400VAC 1 minute
500VAC 1 minute
Between touch and winding
1000VAC 1 minute
1000VAC 1 minute Turn-on Time
5ms max
5ms max
Turn-off Time
5ms max
5ms max
Longevity Mechanical
1×107times (300 times/MIN)
5×106 times (300 times/MIN)
Electrical
1×105 times (30 times/MIN)
2.5×104 times (30 times/MIN)
Working Temperature
-30℃—+70
-40℃—+70

4.3.3 Alarm Output

Provide external power to external alarm device. To avoid overloading, please read the following relay parameters table carefully. RS485 A/B cable is for the A/B cable of the PTZ decoder.
Figure 4-4

4.3.4 Alarm Output Relay Parameters

Refer to the actual product for relay model information.
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4.4 Connecting to RS485 Port

Connect the RS485 cable of the PTZ camera to the RS485 port on the Device. Ensure Step 1
the match of A and B interfaces. Connect the video out cable of the PTZ camera to the video input port on the Device. Step 2 Turn on the PTZ camera.Step 3
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Please read the following notes prior to using the Device.
The interfaces in the Manual are used for introducing the operations and only for reference.
The actual interface might be different dependent on the model you purchased. If there is inconsistency between the Manual and the actual product, the actual product shall govern.
The Manual is a general document for introducing the product, so there might be some
functions described for the Device in the Manual not apply to the model you purchased.
Conventions for mouse operations on a menu.
Click: On the menu, left-click the mouse once on an option to enter the option setting. Right-click: On any interface, right-click the mouse once to return to the previous level.
For details about mouse operations, see "3.4 Mouse Operations."

5.1 Initial Settings

5 Local Configurations

5.1.1 Booting up

Ensure the input voltage corresponds to the power requirement of the Device. Power on
the Device after the power cable is properly connected.
To protect the Device, please connect the Device with the power cable first, and then
connect to the power source.
To ensure the stable work of the Device and the external devices connected to the Device
and to prolong the batter life, it is recommended to refer to the national related standard to use the power source that provides stable voltage with less interference from ripples. USP power source is recommended.
Connect the Device to the monitor. Step 1 Plug in the power cable to the Device. Step 2 Press the power button to turn on the Device. The power indicator light is on. Step 3
On the connected monitor, the live view screen is displayed by default. If you turn on
the Device during the time period that is configured for recording, the system starts
recording after it is turned on, and you will see the icon indicating recording status is
working in the specific channels.

5.1.2 Initializing the Device

When booting up for the first time, you need to configure the password information for admin (by default).
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Parameter
Description
User
By default, the user is admin.
Password
In the Password box, enter the password for admin. The new password can be set from 8 characters through 32 characters and contains at least two types from number, letter and special characters (excluding"'", """, ";", ":" and "&").
Confirm Password
Prompt Question
In the Prompt Question box, enter the information that can remind you of the password.
On the login interface, click , the prompt will display to help you find back the password.
To secure the Device, it is strongly recommended for you to properly keep the password for admin and modify it regularly.
Turn on the Device. Step 1
The Device Initialization interface is displayed. See Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-1
Configure the password information for admin. For details, see Table 5-1. Step 2
Table 5-1
Click Next. Step 3
The unlock pattern setting interface is displayed. See Figure 5-2.
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Figure 5-2
Draw a unlock pattern. Step 4
After the setting is completed, the password protection settings interface is displayed.
See Figure 5-3.
The pattern that you want to set must cross at least four points. If you do not want to configure the unlock pattern, click Skip. Once you have configured the unlock pattern, the system will require the unlock
pattern as the default login method. If you skip this setting, enter the password for login.
Figure 5-3
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Configure the protection parameters for password. For details, see Table 5-2. Step 5
Password Protection Mode
Description
Email Address
Enter the reserved email address. In the Email Address box, enter an email address for password reset. In case you forgot password, enter the security code that you will get from this reserved email address to reset the password of admin.
Security Questions
Configure the security questions and answers. In case you forgot password, enter the answers to the questions can make you reset the password.
If you want to configure the email or security questions fucntion later or you want to change the configurations, select Main Menu > ACCOUNT > USER.
After configuration, if you forgot the password for admin user, you can reset the
password through the reserved email address or security questions. For details about
resetting the password, see "0 Resetting Password."
If you do not want to configure the settings, disable the email address and security
questions functions on the interface.
Click Save to complete the settings. Step 6
The End-User License Agreement interface is displayed. Select the I have read and agree to all terms check box. Step 7 Click Next. Step 8
The Startup Wizard interface is displayed. For details about quick settings during
startup, see "5.1.3.3 Resetting Password

5.1.3 Resetting Password

You can reset the password by the following methods when you forgot the password for admin account.
If the password reset function is enabled, you can use mobile phone to scan the QR code
to reset the password. For details, see "5.1.3.2 Resetting Password on Local Interface."
If the password reset function is disabled, there are two situations:
If you configured security questions, you can find back the password by the security
questions.
If you did not configure the security questions, you can only use the reset button on
the mainboard to restore the Device to factory default.
Table 5-2
Not all models are provided with reset button.
5.1.3.1 Enabling Password Reset Function
Select Main Menu > SYSTEM > SECURITY > System Service, the System Service Step 1
interface is displayed. See Figure 5-4.
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5.1.3.2 Resetting Password on Local Interface
Enter the login interface.
Step 1
If you have configured unlock pattern, the unlock pattern login interface is
displayed. See Figure 5-5. Click Forgot Pattern, the password login interface is displayed. See Figure 5-6.
If you did not configure unlock pattern, the password login interface is displayed.
See Figure 5-6.
On the unlock pattern login interface, click Switch User to login; or on the password
login interface, in the User Name list, select other users to login.
Figure 5-4
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Figure 5-5
Figure 5-6
Click . Step 2
If you did not set the reserved email address, the email entering interface is
displayed. See Figure 5-8. Enter the email address, and then click Next, the Prompt message interface is displayed. See Figure 5-7.
If you have set the reserved email address, the Prompt message interface is
displayed. See Figure 5-7.
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Figure 5-7
Figure 5-8
Click OK. Step 3
The Reset Password interface is displayed. See Figure 5-9.
After clicking OK, the system will collects your information for password reset, and the
information includes but not limited to email address, MAC address, and device serial
number. Please read the prompt carefully before clicking OK.
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Figure 5-9
Reset the password. Step 4
QR code
Follow the onscreen instructions to get the security code in your reserved email address. In the Security code box, enter the security code.
You can get the security code twice by scanning the same QR code. If you
need to get the security code once again, please refresh the interface.
Please use the security code received in your email box to reset the password
within 24 hours; otherwise the security code becomes invalid.
Security questions
On the Reset the password interface as shown in Figure 5-8, in the Reset Type 1)
list, select Security Questions, the Security Questions interface is displayed, see Figure 5-10.
If you did not configure the security questions before, in the Reset Type list, there will be no Security Questions.
In the Answer box, enter the correct answers. 2)
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Figure 5-10
Click Next. Step 5
The new password resetting interface is displayed. See Figure 5-11.
Figure 5-11
In the New Password box, enter the new password and enter it again in the Confirm Step 6
Password box. Click Save. The password resetting is started. Step 7
After resetting is completed, a pop-up message is displayed. Click OK. Step 8
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A pop-up message is displayed asking if you want to sync the password with the
remote devices, see Figure 5-12.
Click Cancel, the resetting is finished.
Click OK, the Sync Info interface is displayed. See Figure 5-12.
Figure 5-12
This message appears only when there are digital channels instead of complete analog
channels.
Figure 5-13
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5.1.3.3 Using Reset Button on the Mainboard
You can always use the reset button on the mainboard to reset the Device to the factory default.
Not all models are provided with reset button.
Disconnect the Device from power source, and then remove the cover panel. For Step 1
details about removing the cover panel, see "2.2 Installing HDD." Find the reset button on the mainboard, and then press and hold the reset button for 5 Step 2
seconds to 10 seconds. See Figure 5-14 for the location of the reset button.
Reset button Figure 5-14
Reboot the Device. Step 3
After the Device is rebooted, the settings have been restored to the factory default. You
can start resetting the password.

5.1.4 Setting Up with the Startup Wizard

5.1.4.1 Entering Startup Wizard
The Startup Wizard helps you configure the basic settings to set up the Device. After you have initialized the Device, the Startup Wizard interface is displayed. See Figure
5-15.
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If you select the Auto-check for updates check box, the system will notify you
automatically when updates are available.
After the auto-check function is enabled, to notify you to update timely, the system will
collect the information such as IP address, device name, firmware version, and device serial number. The collected information is only used to verify the legality of the Device and push upgrade notices.
If you clear the Auto-check for updates check box, the system will not perform automatic
checks.
5.1.4.2 Configuring General Settings
You can configure the general settings for the Device such as Device name, language, and settings for instant playback.
You can also configure general settings by selecting Main Menu > SYSTEM > GENERAL > General.
On the Startup Wizard interface, click Next. Step 1
The General interface is displayed. See Figure 5-16.
Figure 5-15
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Parameter
Description
Device Name
In the Device Name box, enter the Device name.
Device No.
In the Device No. box, enter a number for the Device.
Language
In the Language list, select a language for the Device system.
Video Standard
In the Video Standard list, select PAL or NTSC according to your actual situation.
Instant Play (Min.)
In the Instant Play box, enter the time length for playing back the recoded video. The value ranges from 5 to 60. On the live view control bar, click the instant playback button to play back the recorded video within the configured time.
Auto Logout (Min.)
In the Auto Logout box, enter the standby time for the Device. The Device automatically logs out when it is not working for the configured time period. You need to login the Device again. The value ranges from 0 to 60. 0 indicates there is not standby time for the Device. Click Monitor Channel(s) when logout. You can select the channels that you want to continue monitoring when you logged out.
IPC Time Sync
Syncs the Device time with IP camera.
IPC Time Sync Period (hour)
In the IPC Time Sync Period box, enter the interval for time sync.
Navigation Bar
Enable the navigation bar. When you click on the live view screen, the navigation bar is displayed.
Mouse Sensitivity
Adjust the speed of double-click by moving the slider. The bigger the value is, the faster the double-clicking speed must be.
Figure 5-16
Configure the general settings parameters. See Table 5-3. Step 2
Table 5-3
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5.1.4.3 Configuring Date and Time Settings
Parameter
Description
System Time
In the System Time box, enter time for the system. Click the time zone list, you can select a time zone for the system, and the time in adjust automatically.
Do not change the system time randomly; otherwise the recorded video cannot be searched. It is recommended to avoid the recoding period or stop recording first before you change the system time.
System Zone
In the System Zone list, select a time zone for the system.
Date Format
In the Date Format list, select a date format for the system.
Date Separator
In the Date Separator list, select a separator style for the date.
Time Format
In the Time Format list, select 12-HOUR or 24-HOUR for the time display style.
DST
Enable the Daylight Saving Time function. Click Week or click Date.
Start Time
Configure the start time and end time for the DST.
You can configure the system time, choose the time zone, set the daylight saving time, and enable the NTP server.
You can also configure date and time settings by selecting Main Menu > SYSTEM > GENERAL > Date&Time.
After you have configured the general settings, on the General interface, click Next. Step 1
The Date&Time interface is displayed. See Figure 5-17.
Configure the settings for date and time parameters. See Table 5-4. Step 2
Figure 5-17
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Parameter
Description
End Time
NTP
Enable the NTP function to sync the Device time with the NTP server.
Server
In the Server box, enter the IP address or domain name of the corresponding NTP server. Click Manual Update, the Device starts syncing with the server immediately.
Port
The system supports TCP protocol only and the default setting is 123.
Interval (Min.)
In the Interval box, enter the amount of time that you want the Device to sync time with the NTP server. The value ranges from 0 to 65535.
5.1.4.4 Configuring Network Settings
Parameter
Description
You can configure the basic network settings such as net mode, IP version, and IP address of the Device.
You can also configure network settings by selecting Main Menu > NETWORK > TCP/IP.
After you have configured the date and time settings, on the Date&Time interface, click Step 1
Next.
The NETWORK interface is displayed. See Figure 5-18
Table 5-4
Configure the settings for network parameters. See Table 5-5. Step 2
Figure 5-18
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Parameter
Description
Net Mode
Multi-address: Two Ethernet ports work separately through either
of which you can request the Device to provide the services such as HTTP and RTSP. You need to configure a default Ethernet port (usually the Ethernet port 1 by default) to request the services from the device end such as DHCP, Email and FTP. If one of the two Ethernet ports is disconnected as detected by networking testing, the system network status is regarded as offline.
Fault Tolerance: Two Ethernet ports share one IP address.
Normally only one Ethernet port is working and when this port fails, the other port will start working automatically to ensure the network connection. When testing the network status, the network is regarded as offline only when both of the two Ethernet ports are disconnected. The two Ethernet ports are used under the same LAN.
Load Balance: Two network cards share one IP address and they
are working at the same time to share the network load averagely. If one of them fails, the other can continue working normally. When testing the network status, the network is regarded as offline only when both of the two Ethernet ports are disconnected. The two Ethernet ports are used under the same LAN.
The Device with single Ethernet port does not support this function.
Default Ethernet Port
In the Ethernet Card list, select an Ethernet port as a default port. This setting is available only when the Multi-address is selected in the Net Mode list.
IP Version
In the IP Version list, you can select IPv4 or IPv6. Both versions are supported for access.
MAC Address
Displays the MAC address of the Device.
DHCP
Enable the DHCP function. The IP address, subnet mask and default gateway are not available for configuration once DHCP is enabled.
If DHCP is effective, the obtained information will display in the IP
Address box, Subnet Mask box and Default Gateway box. If not, all values show 0.0.0.0.
If you want manually configure the IP information, disable the
DHCP function first.
If PPPoE connection is successful, the IP address, subnet mask,
default gateway, and DHCP are not available for configuration.
IP Address
Enter the IP address and configure the corresponding subnet mask and default gateway.
IP address and default gateway must be in the same network segment.
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
DNS DHCP
Enable the DHCP function to get the DNS address from router.
Preferred DNS
In the Preferred DNS box, enter the IP address of DNS.
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Parameter
Description
Alternate DNS
In the Alternate DNS box, enter the IP address of alternate DNS.
MTU
In the MTU box, enter a value for network card. The value ranges from 1280 byte through 1500 byte. The default is 1500. The suggested MTU values are as below.
1500: The biggest value of Ethernet information package. This
value is typically selected if there is no PPPoE or VPN connection, and it is also the default value of some routers, network adapters and switches.
1492: Optimized value for PPPoE.
1468: Optimized value for DHCP.
1450: Optimized value for VPN.
Test
Click Test to test if the entered IP address and gateway are interworking.
5.1.4.5 Configuring P2P Settings
You can add the Device into your cell phone client or the platform to manage. You can also configure P2P function by selecting Main Menu > NETWORK > P2P.
Make sure the DVR is connected into the Internet, and if yes, in the Status box of the P2P interface, it shows Online.
After you have configured the network settings, on the NETWORK interface, click Step 1
Next.
The P2P interface is displayed. See Figure 5-19.
Table 5-5
Enable the P2P function. Step 2
Figure 5-19
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After the P2P function is enabled and connected to the Internet, the system will collects
your information for remote access, and the information includes but not limited to
email address, MAC address, and device serial number.
You can start adding the device.
Cell Phone Client: Use your mobile phone to scan the QR code to add the device
into the Cell Phone Client, and then you can start accessing the Device.
Platform: Obtain the Device SN by scanning the QR code. Go to the P2P
management platform and add the Device SN into the platform. Then you can access and manage the device in the WAN. For details, please refer to the P2P operation manual.
You can also enter the QR code of Cell Phone Client and Device SN by clicking
on the top right of the interfaces after you have entered the Main Menu.
To use this function, take adding device into Cell Phone Client as an example.
Adding Device into Cell Phone Client
Use your cell phone to scan the QR code under Cell Phone Client to download the Step 1
application.
On your cell phone, open the application, and then tap . Step 2
The menu is displayed. You can start adding the device.
Tap Device Manager. 1)
The Device Manager interface is displayed. See Figure 5-20.
Figure 5-20
Tap on the top right corner. 2)
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The interface requiring device initialization is displayed. A pop-up message reminding you to make sure the Device is initialized is displayed.
Tap OK.
3) If the Device has not been initialized, Tap Device Initialization to perform
initializing by following the onscreen instructions.
If the Device has been initialized, you can start adding it directly.
Tap Add Device. 4)
The Add Device interface is displayed. See Figure 5-21.
You can add wireless device or wired device. The Manual takes adding wired device as an example.
Figure 5-21
Tap P2P. 5)
The P2P interface is displayed. See Figure 5-22.
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Figure 5-22
Enter a name for the DVR, the username and password, scan the QR code under 6)
Device SN.
Tap Start Live Preview. 7)
The Device is added and displayed on the live view interface of the cell phone. See Figure 5-23.
Figure 5-23
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5.1.4.6 Configuring Encode Settings
Parameter
Description
Channel
In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to configure the settings for.
Smart Codec
Enable the smart codec function. This function can reduce the video bit stream for non-important recorded video to maximize the storage space.
Type
Main Stream: In the Type list, select General, MD (Motion
Detect), or Alarm.
Sub Stream: This setting is not configurable.
Compression
In the Compression list, select the encode mode.
H.265: Main profile encoding. This setting is recommended.
H.264H: High profile encoding. Low bit stream with high
definition.
H.264: Main profile encoding.
H.264B: Baseline profile encoding. This setting requires higher bit
stream compared with other settings for the same definition.
Resolution
In the Resolution list, select resolution for the video. The maximum video resolution might be different dependent on your device model.
You can configure the settings of main stream and sub stream for the Device. You can also configure encode settings by selecting Main Menu > CAMERA > ENCODE >
Encode.
After you have configured the P2P settings, on the P2P interface, click Next. Step 1
The Encode interface is displayed. See Figure 5-24.
Figure 5-24
Configure the settings for the main/sub streams parameters. See Table 5-6. Step 2
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Parameter
Description
Frame Rate (FPS)
Configure the frames per second for the video. The higher the value, the clearer and smoother the image will become. Frame rate changes along with the resolution. Generally, in PAL format, you can select the value from 1 through 25; in NTSC format, you can select the value from 1 through 30. However, the actual range of frame rate that you can select depends on the capability of the Device.
Bit Rate Type
In the Bit Rate Type list, select CBR (Constant Bit Rate) or VBR (Variable Bit Rate). If you select CBR, the image quality cannot be configured; if you select VBR, the image quality can be configured.
Quality
This function is available if you select VBR in the Bit Rate List. The bigger the value is, the better the image will become.
I Frame Interval
The interval between two reference frames.
Bit Rate (Kb/S)
In the Bit Rate list, select a value or enter a customized value to change the image quality. The bigger the value is, the better the image will become.
Video
Enable the function for sub stream.
Audio Encode
Click More Setting, the More Setting interface is displayed.
Audio Encode: This function is enabled by default for main
stream. You need to manually enable it for sub stream 1. Once this function is enabled, the recorded video file is composite audio and video stream.
Audio Source: In the Audio Source list, you can select LOCAL
and HDCVI.
LOCAL: The audio signal is input from Audio In port. HDCVI: The audio signal is input from HDCVI camera.
Audio Format: In the Audio Format list, select a format that you
need.
Audio Source
Audio Format
5.1.4.7 Configuring Snapshot Settings
You can configure the basic snapshot settings such as quantity of snapshot each time, channel(s) to take snapshot, and image size and quality of snapshot.
You can also configure general settings by selecting Main Menu > CAMERA > ENCODE > Snapshot.
For more information about snapshot settings, see "5.8 Configuring Snapshot Settings."
After you have configured the encode settings, on the Encode interface, click Next. Step 1
The SNAPSHOT interface is displayed. See Figure 5-25.
Table 5-6
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Configure the settings for the snapshot parameters. See Table 5-7. Step 2
Parameter
Description
Manual Snap
In the Manual Snap list, select how many snapshots you want to take each time.
Channel
In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to configure the settings for.
Mode
In the Mode list, select type of snapshots.
Image Size
In the Image Size list, select a value for the image.
Image Quality
Configure the image quality by 6 levels. The higher the level, the better the image will become.
Interval
Configure or customize the snapshot frequency.
5.1.4.8 Configuring Basic Storage Settings
You can configure the settings for the situations when HDD is full, file length and time length of recorded video, and the settings if to auto-delete the old files.
Figure 5-25
Table 5-7
You can also configure basic storage settings by selecting Main Menu > STORAGE > BASIC.
After you have configured the encode settings, on the SNAPSHOT interface, click Step 1
Next. The BASIC interface is displayed. See Figure 5-26.
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Figure 5-26
Parameter
Description
HDD Full
Configure the settings for the situation when all the read/write discs are full, and there is no more free disc.
Select Stop Record to stop recording
Select Overwrite to overwrite the recorded video files always
from the earliest time.
Pack Mode
Configure the time length and file length for each recorded video.
Auto-Delete Old Files
Configure whether to delete the old files and if yes, in the Auto-Delete Old Files list, select Customized to configure the time length for how long you want to keep the old files.
Configure the basic storage settings parameters. See Table 5-8. Step 2
Table 5-8
5.1.4.9 Configuring Recorded Video Storage Schedule
You can configure the schedule for the recorded video such as channels to record, alarm settings, and the armed period.
You can also configure recorded video storage settings by selecting Main Menu > STORAGE > SCHEDULE > Record.
After you have configured the basic storage settings, on the BASIC interface, click Step 1
Next. The Record interface is displayed. See Figure 5-27.
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Configure the record settings parameters. See Table 5-9. Step 2
Parameter
Description
Channel
In the Channel list, select a channel to record the video.
Pre-record
In the Pre-record list, enter the amount of time that you want to start the recording in advance.
Redundancy
If there are several HDDs installed to the Device, you can set one of the HDDs as the redundant HDD to save the recorded files into different HDDs. In case one of the HDDs is damaged, you can find the backup in the other HDD.
Select Main Menu > STORAGE > HDD MANAGER, and then
set a HDD as redundant HDD.
Select Main Menu > STORAGE > SCHEDUE > Record, and
then select the Redundancy check box.
If the selected channel is not recording, the redundancy
function takes effect next time you record no matter you select the check box or not.
If the selected channel is recording, the current recorded
files will be packed, and then start recording according to the new schedule.
Not all models support this function. The redundant HDD only back up the recorded videos but not
snapshots.
Event type
Select the check box of the event type which includes General, MD (motion detect, video loss, tempering, diagnosis), Alarm (IoT alarms, local alarms, alarms from alarm box, IPC external alarms, IPC Offline alarms), MD&Alarm, Intel (IVS events, face detection), and POS.
Figure 5-27
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Parameter
Description
Period
Define a period during which the configured recording setting is active.
The system only activates the alarm in the defined period.
Copy
Click Copy to copy the settings to other channels.
Table 5-9
Define the video recording period by drawing or editing. By default, it is active all the Step 3
time.
Define the period by drawing.
Select the check box of event type. See Figure 5-28. 1)
Figure 5-28
Define a period. The system supports maximum six periods. 2)
Define for the whole week: Click next to All, all the icon switches to ,
you can define the period for all the days simultaneously.
Define for several days of a week: Click before each day one by one, the
icon switches to . You can define the period for the selected days simultaneously.
On the timeline, drag to define a period. The Device starts recoding the selected 3)
event type in the defined period. See Figure 5-29.
The color bar indicates the event type that is effective in a defined period:
Recording priority in case of event types are overlapped: MD&Alarm > Alarm >
Intel > MD > General.
Figure 5-29
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Select the check box of event type, and then click to clear the defined
period.
When selecting MD&Alarm, the respective check box of MD and Alarm will be
cleared.
Define the period by editing. Take Sunday as an example.
Click . 1)
The Period interface is displayed. See Figure 5-30.
Figure 5-30
Enter the time frame for the period and select the event check box. 2)
There are six periods for you to set for each day. Under Copy, select All to apply the settings to all the days of a week, or select
specific day(s) that you want to apply the settings to.
Click Apply to save the settings. 3)
Click Apply to complete the settings. Step 4
Click Copy to copy the settings to other channels. After configuring the recording schedule settings, you need to perform the
following operations to start recording according to the defined schedule.
Enable the alarm event and cofigure the settings for the recording channel.
For details, see "5.10 Alarm Events Settings."
You need to enable the recording function, see "5.9.1 Enabling Record
Control."
5.1.4.10 Configuring Snapshot Storage Schedule
You can configure the storage schedule for the snapshot such as channels to take snapshot, alarm settings, and the armed period.
You can also configure snapshot storage settings by selecting Main Menu > STORAGE > SCHEDULE > Snapshot.
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After you have configured the video recording settings, on the Record interface, click Step 1
Parameter
Description
Channel
In the Channel list, select a channel to take a snapshot.
Event type
Select the check box of the event type which includes General, MD, Alarm, MD&Alarm, Intel, and POS.
Period
Define a period during which the configured snapshot setting is active. For details about defining a period, see "5.1.4.9 Configuring Recorded Video Storage Schedule."
Copy
Click Copy to copy the settings to other channels.
Next. The SNAPSHOT interface is displayed. See Figure 5-31.
Figure 5-31
Configure the snapshot settings parameters. See Table 5-10. Step 2
Table 5-10
Click Finished. Step 3
A pop-up message is displayed.
Click OK. Step 4
The live view screen is displayed. The setting up with startup wizard is completed. You can start using the Device.

5.2 Live View

After you logged in the Device, the live view is displayed. See Figure 5-32. The number of channels displayed depends on your model.
To enter the live view screen from other interfaces, click on the top right of the screen.
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5.2.1 Live View Screen

Icon
Function
Indicates recording status. This icon displays when the video is being recorded.
This icon displays when the motion detection occurs in the scene.
This icon displays when the video loss is detected.
This icon displays when the channel monitoring is locked.
You can view the live video from the connected cameras through each channel on the screen.
By default, the system time, channel name and channel number are displayed on each
channel window. This setting can be configured by selecting Main Menu > CAMERA >
OVERLAY.
The figure in the bottom right corner represents channel number. If the channel position is
changed or the channel name is modified, you can recognize the channel number by this figure and then perform the operations such as record query and playback.
For the icons displayed on each channel, see Table 5-11.
Figure 5-32
Table 5-11
To switch the position of two channels, point to one of the two channels, and then drag the window to the other channel.
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5.2.2 Live View Control bar

The live view control bar provides you access to perform the operations such as playback, zoom, real-time backup, manual snapshot, voice talk, adding remote devices, and streams switch.
When you move the pointer to the top middle position of a channel window, the live view control bar is displayed. See Figure 5-33 for analog channel and Figure 5-34 for digital channel.
If there is not operation for six seconds after the control bar is displayed, the control bar hides automatically.
Figure 5-33
Figure 5-34
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No.
Function
No.
Function
No.
Function
1
Instant Play
4
Manual Snap
7
Siren
2
Digital Zoom
5
Mute
8
Audio Talk
3
Real-time Backup
6
White Light
9
Camera Registration
5.2.2.1 Instant Playback
You can play back the previous five minutes to sixty minutes of the recorded video.
By clicking , the instant playback interface is displayed. The instant playback has the following features:
Move the slider to choose the time you want to start playing. Play, pause and close playback. The information such as channel name and recording status icon are shielded during
instant playback and will not display until exited.
During playback, screen split layout switch is not allowed. To change the playback time, select Main Menu > SYSTEM > GENERAL, in the Instant
Play box, enter the time you want to play back. See Figure 5-35.
Table 5-12
Figure 5-35
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5.2.2.2 Digital Zoom
You can enlarge a specific area of the image to view the details by either of the following two ways.
Click , the icon switches to . Hold down the left mouse button to select the area
you want to enlarge. The area is enlarged after the left mouse button is released.
Point to the center that you want to enlarge, rotate the wheel button to enlarge the area.
For some models, when the image is enlarged in the first way described previously, the
selected area is zoomed proportionally according to the window.
When the image is in the enlarged status, you can drag the image toward any direction to
view the other enlarged areas.
Right-click on the enlarged image to return the original status.
5.2.2.3 Real-time Backup
You can record the video of any channel and save the clip into a USB storage device.
By clicking , the recording is started. To stop recording, click this icon again. The clip is automatically saved into the connected USB storage device.
5.2.2.4 Manual Snapshot
You can take one to five snapshots of the video and save into a USB storage device.
By clicking , you can take snapshots. The snapshots are automatically saved into the connected USB storage device. You can view the snapshots on your PC.
To change the quantity of snapshots, select Main Menu > CAMERA > ENCODE > Snapshot, in the Manual Snap list, select the snapshot quantity.
5.2.2.5 Mute (Analog channel only)
You can mute the video sound by clicking . This function is supported in single-channel view.
5.2.2.6 White Light (Supported on camera with white light function)
Click to manually control the camera to turn on the white light function.
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5.2.2.7 Siren (Supported on camera with siren function)
Icon
Function
Open Main Menu.
Expand or condense the navigation bar. Select view layout.
Click to manually control the camera to generate alarm sound.
5.2.2.8 Bidirectional Talk (Digital channel only)
You can perform the voice interaction between the Device and the remote device to improve efficiency of emergency. This function is supported only when the remotely connected IPC device supports bidirectional talk.
Click , the icon switches to , the bidirectional talk of the remote device is turned on.
The bidirectional talk of other digital channels is disabled.
Click to cancel the bidirectional talk. The bidirectional talk of other digital channels is
resumed.
5.2.2.9 Remote Devices (Digital channel only)
You can view the information of remote devices and add new remote devices to replace the current connected devices.
By clicking , the Camera Registration interface is displayed. For details about adding the remote devices, see "5.6 Configuring Remote Devices."

5.2.3 Navigation Bar

You can access the functions to perform operations through the function icons on the navigation bar. For example, you can access Main Menu and switch window split mode. See Figure 5-36.
The navigation bar is disabled by default. It does not appear in the live view screen until it is enabled. To enable it, select Main Menu > SYSTEM > GENERAL, enable the Navigation Bar, and then click Apply.
Figure 5-36
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Icon
Function
Go to the previous screen.
Go to the next screen. Enable tour function. The icon switches to .
Open the PTZ control panel. For details, see "5.4 Controlling PTZ Cameras."
Open the Color Setting interface. For details, see "5.2.5 Color Setting."
This function is supported only in single-channel layout.
Open the record search interface. For detail, see "5.9 Playing Back Video."
Open the EVENT interface to view the device alarm status. For details, see "5.21.3 Viewing Event Information."
Open the CHANNEL INFO interface to display the information of each channel.
Open the CAMERA REGISTRATION interface. For details, see
"5.6.1 Adding Remote Devices."
Open the NETWORK interface. For details, see "5.16.1 Configuring Network Settings."
Open the HDD MANAGER interface. For details, see "5.19.3 Configuring HDD Manager."
Open the USB MANAGER interface. For details about USB operations, see "5.15.2 Backing up Files", "5.21.2 Viewing Log Information", "5.20.4 Exporting and Importing System Settings", "5.20.6 Upgrading the Device."

5.2.4 Shortcut Menu

You can quickly access some function interfaces such as main menu, record search, PTZ setting, color setting and select the view split mode.
Right-click on the live view screen, the shortcut menu is displayed. See Figure 5-37. For details about the functions of shortcut menu, see Table 5-14.
After you access any interface through shortcut menu, you can return to the previous screen by right-clicking on the current screen.
Table 5-13
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Function
Description
Main Menu
Open Main Menu interface.
Search
Open the PLAYBACK interface where you can search and play back record files.
PTZ
Open the PTZ interface.
View Layout
Configure the live view screen as a single-channel layout or multi-channel layout.
Previous Screen
Click Previous Screen to go to the previous screen. For example, if you are using 4-split mode, the first screen is displaying the channel 1-4, click Next screen, you can view channel 5-8.
Next Screen
Camera Registration
Open the CAMERA REGISTRATION interface. For details, see "5.6 Configuring Remote Devices Adding Remote Devices."
Manual
Select Record, you can configure the recording mode as
Auto or Manual, or stop the recording. You can also enable or disable snapshot function
Select Alarm Out, you can configure alarm output settings.
Preview Mode
Select General, the layout of live view screen is as default.
Select Show Face List, the detected face snapshots are
displayed in the bottom of the live view screen.
Figure 5-37
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Function
Description
Auto Focus
Point to the channel window and right-click on it to open the shortcut menu, and then click Auto Focus.
Not all cameras support this function.
Color Setting
Open the COLOR interface where you can adjust the video image color.
Image
Click to modify the camera properties.

5.2.5 Color Setting

Parameter
Description
Period
Divide 24 hours into two periods and configure the corresponding color settings.
Effective Time
Enable the function and then set the effective time for each period.
You can adjust the video image color effect such as sharpness, brightness, and contrast. The parameters are different according to the connected camera type. Take analog channel as an example.
In the live view screen, right-click on the analog channel to see the shortcut menu, and then select Color Setting, the COLOR interface is displayed. See Figure 5-38.
For details, see "5.5.1 Configuring Image Settings."
Table 5-14
Figure 5-38
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Parameter
Description
Sharpness
Adjust the sharpness of image edge. The bigger the value is, the more obvious the image edge, and the noise is also greater. The value ranges from 1 to 15. The default value is 1.
Hue
Adjust the hue of image. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50.
Brightness
Adjust the image brightness. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50. The bigger the value is, the brighter the image will become. You can adjust this value when the image as a whole looks dark or bright. However, the image is likely to become dim if the value is too big. The recommended range is between 40 and 60.
Contrast
Adjust the image contrast. The bigger the value is, the more obvious the contrast between the light area and dark area will become. You can adjust this value when the contrast is not obvious. However, if the value is too big, the dark area is likely to become darker and the light area over exposed. If the value is too small, the image is likely to become dim. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50. The recommended range is between 40 and 60.
Saturation
Adjust the color shades. The bigger the value, the lighter the color will become. This value does not influence the general image lightness. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50. The recommended range is between 40 and 60.
Color Mode
In the Color Mode list, you can select Standard, Soft, Bright, Colorful, Bank, Customized 1, Customized 2, Customized 3, and Customized 4. The sharpness, hue, brightness, contrast and saturation will adjust automatically according to the selected color mode.
EQ
Enhance the image effect. Adjust the effect value.
Click , image is adjusted to the optimized effect
automatically.
Click , the current effect setting will be locked.
Only HD analog channel supports this function.
Position
Adjust the display position of the image in the channel window. The value indicates pixel. The default value is 16.
This function is only supported by analog channel.
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Parameter
Description
Customized
You can customize four color modes.
1. Click Customized. The Customized Color interface is displayed.
2. In the Color Mode list, select Customized 1, for example. Then configure the settings for sharpness, hue, brightness, contrast and saturation. If you select All, the configuration will applies to all four customized color modes.
3. Click OK.
4. On the COLOR interface, in the Color Mode list, you can select the customized color mode.

5.2.6 Live View Display

Parameter
Description
5.2.6.1 Configuring Display Settings
You can configure the display effect such as displaying time title and channel title, adjusting image transparency, and selecting the resolution.
Select Main Menu > DISPLAY > Display. Step 1
The DISPLAY interface is displayed. See Figure 5-39.
Table 5-15
Configure the settings for the display parameters. See Table 5-16. Step 2
Figure 5-39
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Parameter
Description
Main Screen
Out Port
Indicates the main screen port.
Time Title
Select the Time Title check box, the current system time displays in each channel window in live view screen. To hide the time, clear the check box.
Channel Title
Select the Channel Title check box, the channel name, channel number and recording status display in each channel window in live view screen. To hide the time, clear the check box.
Original Rate
Select the Original Rate check box, the video image displays in its actual size in the channel window.
IVS Rule Preview
Select the IVS Rule Preview check box to enable IVS rule preview function.
Transparency
Configure the transparency of the graphical user interface (GUI). The higher the value, the more transparent the GUI becomes.
Resolution
Select resolution for the video. The default resolution for VGA port and HDMI port is 1280×1024.
Some of the resolution options might not be supported on the HDMI port.
Preview Mode
General: No information is displayed on the channel
window.
Show Face List: Displays the detected face snapshots
taken as a result of face detection on the bottom of the live view screen.
Not all models support this function.
Extra Screen
Enable
Enable extra screen function. After this function is enabled, you can select which port as extra screen port, and the other port automatically becomes the main screen port.
Out Port
Select the VGA port or HDMI port as the port connected by a secondary monitor. For example, if you select HDMI port as the extra screen port, the VGA port automatically becomes the main screen port.
Resolution
Select resolution for the video. The default resolution for VGA port and HDMI port is 1280×720.
Some of the resolution options might not be supported on the HDMI port.
The main menu does not display on the extra screen. If you do not enable the extra screen function, both the VGA port and HDMI port
display the same image.
Table 5-16
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5.2.6.2 Configuring Viewing Layout
You can configure the view layout in the live view screen.
Select Main Menu > DISPLAY > VIEW. Step 1
The View Setting interface is displayed. See Figure 5-40.
Figure 5-40
Configure the view layout by clicking the layout buttons on the bottom. See Figure 5-41. Step 2
Figure 5-41
For example, click and select 9-16, the view layout changes immediately, see Figure 5-42.
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Adjust the position of channels if needed. Step 3
In the channel list, for example, in the channel 9 list, you can select 10, and then the channel 9 and channel 10 exchange positions.
Click Apply to complete the settings. Step 4
The live view screen displays the same layout as configured in this section.
5.2.6.3 Configuring Zero-Channel Settings
You can view several video sources on one channel on the web end.
Select Main Menu > DISPLAY > ZERO-CHANNEL. Step 1
The ZERO-CHANNEL interface is displayed. See Figure 5-43.
Figure 5-42
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Parameter
Description
Enable
Enable zero-channel function.
Compression
In the Compression list, select the video compression standard according to the device capability. The default is H.265.
Resolution
In the Resolution list, select the video resolution. The default is 704×576 (D1).
Frame Rate (FPS)
Select a value between 1 and 25 for PAL standard, and between 1 and 30 for NTSC standard. The actual arrange is decided and selected dependent on the Device capability.
Bit Rate (Kb/S)
The default value is 1024Kb/S. The actual arrange is decided and selected dependent on the Device capability and frame rate.
Figure 5-43
Configure the settings for the zero-channel parameters. See Table 5-17. Step 2
Table 5-17
Click Apply to save the settings.
Step 3
In the live interface on the web, click to select one of the multi-channel modes, and then you can view the local video image.
5.2.6.4 Configuring TV
Not all models support this function.
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You can adjust the border margins in top, bottom, left and right directions as well as the brightness of the monitor connected to the Video out port of the Device.
Select Main Menu > DISPLAY > TV ADJUST.
Step 1
The TV ADJUST interface is displayed. See Figure 5-44.
Configure the parameters according to your actual situation. Step 2 Click Apply to complete the settings. Step 3

5.2.7 Configuring Tour Settings

You can configure a tour of selected channels to repeat playing videos. The videos display in turn according to the channel group configured in tour settings. The system is playing one channel group for a certain period and then automatically changes to the next channel group.
Select Main Menu > DISPLAY > TOUR. Step 1
The TOUR interface is displayed. There are Main Screen tab and Extra Screen tab, see Figure 5-45 and Figure 5-46.
Figure 5-44
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Figure 5-45
Configure the settings for the tour parameters for both Main Screen and Extra Screen. Step 2
See Table 5-18.
Figure 5-46
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Parameter
Description
Enable
Enable tour function.
Interval (Sec.)
Enter the amount of time that you want each channel group displays on the screen. The value ranges from 5 seconds to 120 seconds, and the default value is 5 seconds.
Video Detect, Alarm
Select the View 1 or View 8 for Motion Detect tour and Alarm Tour (system alarm events).
Window Split
In the Window Split list, select View 1, View 4, View 8, or other modes that are supported by the Device.
Channel Group
Display all channel groups under the current Window Split setting.
Add a channel group: Click Add, in the pop-up Add Group
channel, select the channels to form a group, and then click Save.
Delete a channel group: Select the check box of any channel
group, and then click Delete.
Edit a channel group: Select the check box of any channel group
and then click Modify, or double-click on the group. The Modify Channel Group dialog box is displayed. You can regroup the
channels.
Click Move up or Move down to adjust the position of channel
group.
Click Apply to save the settings. Step 3
On the top right of the live view screen, use the left mouse button or press Shift to
switch between (image switching is allowed) and (image switching is not allowed) to turn on/off the tour function.
On the navigation bar, click to enable the tour and click to disable it.
Adding a Channel Group
Click Add. Step 1
The Add Group interface is displayed. See Figure 5-47.
Table 5-18
Figure 5-47
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Select the channels that you want to group for tour. See Figure 5-48. Step 2
If you want to select more than one channel, in the Window Split list, do not select View 1.
Click OK to complete the settings. Step 3
Modifying a Channel Group
Figure 5-48
Double-click on a channel group, the Modify Channel Group interface is displayed. See Figure 5-49.
You can modify channel group and click OK to complete the settings.

5.3 Entering Main Menu

Figure 5-49
Right-click on the live view screen, the shortcut menu is displayed, Click Main Menu and then login the system. The Main Menu is displayed, see Figure 5-50.
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Figure 5-50
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No.
Icon
Description
1
Function tiles
Includes eight function tiles: VIDEO, ALARM, IVS, POS, IoT, AI, BACKUP, DISPLAY, and AUDIO. Click each tile to open the configuration interface of the tile.
VIDEO: Search for and play back the recorded video saved on the
Device.
ALARM: Search for alarm information and configure alarm event
actions.
IVS: Configure the behavior detections by drawing rules for
detecting tripwire, intrusion, abandoned objects, and missing objects.
POS: You can connect the Device to the POS (Point of Sale)
machine and receive the information from it.
FACE DETECT: Configure the human faces detection settings and
search detected human faces.
IoT: View, search and export the temperature and humidity data of
camera, connect sensors and wireless siren, and configure the alarm event linkage settings.
BACKUP: Search and back up the video files to the external storage
device such as USB storage device.
DISPLAY: Configure the display effect such as displaying content,
image transparency, and resolution, and enable the zero-channel function.
AUDIO: Manage audio files and configure the playing schedule. The
audio file can be played in response to an alarm event if the voice prompts function is enabled.
2
Switch icon
indicates the current page of main menu. Click to switch to the
next page.
3
Configura tion menu
Includes six configurations through which you can configure camera settings, network settings, storage settings, system settings, account settings, and view information.
4
Live
Click to go to the live view screen.
5
When you point to , the current user account is displayed.
6
Click , select Logout, Reboot, or Shutdown according to your actual situation.
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No.
Icon
Description
7
Displays Cell Phone Client and Device SN QR Code.
Cell Phone Client: Use your mobile phone to scan the QR code to
add the device into the Cell Phone Client, and then you can start accessing the Device from your cell phone.
Device SN: Obtain the Device SN by scanning the QR code. Go to
the P2P management platform and add the Device SN into the platform. Then you can access and manage the device in the WAN. For details, please refer to the P2P operation manual. You can also configure P2P function in the local configurations. See "5.1.4.5 Configuring P2P Settings."
Table 5-19

5.4 Controlling PTZ Cameras

PTZ is a mechanical platform that carries a camera and a protective cover and performs overall control remotely. A PTZ can move in both horizontal and vertical direction to provide all-around view to the camera.
Before operating PTZ, please assure the network connection between PTZ and the Device.

5.4.1 Configuring PTZ Connection Settings

You need to configure the PTZ connection settings before use.
Local connection: RS485 Port for connecting Speed Dome or coaxial cable for connecting
coaxial camera.
Remote connection: local area network.
Select Main Menu > CAMERA > PTZ. Step 1
The PTZ interface is displayed. See Figure 5-51.
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Parameter
Description
Channel
In the Channel list, select the channel that you want to connect the PTZ camera to.
PTZ Type
Local: Connect through RS485 port or coaxial cable.
Remote: Connect through network by adding IP address of PTZ
camera to the Device.
Control Mode
In the Control Mode list, select Serial or HDCVI. For HDCVI series product, please select HDCVI. The control signal is sent to the PTZ through the coaxial cable. For the serial mode, the control signal is sent to the PTZ through the RS485 port.
Protocol
In the Protocol list, select the protocol for the PTZ camera, for example, select HDCVI3.0.
Address
In the Address box, enter the address for PTZ camera. The default is 1.
The entered address must be the same with the address configured on the PTZ camera; otherwise the PTZ camera cannot be controlled from the Device.
Baudrate
In the Baudrate list, select the baudrate for the PTZ camera. The default is 9600.
Data Bits
The default is 8.
Stop Bits
The default is 1.
Parity
The default is NONE.
Figure 5-51
Configure the settings for the PTZ connection parameters. See Table 5-20. Step 2
Table 5-20
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Click Apply to save the settings. Step 3
Parameter
Description
Speed
Controls the movement speed. The bigger the value is, the faster the movement will be.
Zoom
: Zoom out.
: Zoom in.
Focus
: Focus far.
: Focus near.
Iris
: Image darker.
: Image brighter.
PTZ movement
Supports eight directions.
Fast positioning button.
Positioning: Click to enter the fast positioning screen, and
then click anywhere on the live view screen, the PTZ will turn to this point and move it to the middle of the screen.
Zooming: On the fast positioning screen, drag to draw a square on
the view. The square supports zooming.
Click Copy to copy the settings to other channels.

5.4.2 Working with PTZ Control Panel

PTZ control panel performs the operations such as directing camera in eight directions, adjusting zoom, focus and iris settings, and quick positioning.
Basic PTZ Control Panel
Right-click on the live view screen and then select PTZ. The PTZ control panel is displayed. See Figure 5-52.
Figure 5-52
The functions with buttons in gray are not supported by the system.
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Parameter
Description
Dragging upward is to zoom out, and dragging downward is to
zoom in.
The smaller the square, the larger the zoom effect.
Not all models support this function and can only be controlled through mouse operations.
Click , you can control the four directions (left, right, up, and down) PTZ movement through mouse operation.
Click to open the expanded PTZ control panel.
Expanded PTZ Control Panel
Icon
Function
Icon
Function
Preset
Auto Pan
Tour
Flip
Pattern
Reset
Autoscan
Click the AUX Config icon to open the PTZ functions settings interface.
AUX Switch
Click the Enter Menu icon to open the MENU OPERATION interface.
On the basic PTZ control panel, click to open the expanded PTZ control panel to find more options. See Figure 5-53.
The functions with buttons in gray are not supported by the system. Right-click once to return to the interface of PTZ basic control panel.
Table 5-21
Figure 5-53
Table 5-22
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5.4.3 Configuring PTZ Functions

5.4.3.1 Configuring Presets
On the Expanded PTZ Control Panel, click . Step 1
The Preset interface is displayed. See Figure 5-54.
Figure 5-54
Click the direction arrows to the required position. Step 2 In the Preset box, enter the value to represent the required position. Step 3 Click Setting to complete the preset settings. Step 4
5.4.3.2 Configuring Tours
On the Expanded PTZ Control Panel, click . Step 1
The PTZ interface is displayed.
Click the Tour tab. Step 2
The Tour tab is displayed. See Figure 5-55.
Figure 5-55
In the Patrol No. box, enter the value for the tour route. Step 3
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