Dahua HCVR8204A-S3, HCVR8208A-S3, HCVR8216A-S3 User Manual

Dahua HDCVI Standalone DVR User’s Manual

V1.3.1

Table of Contents

1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 8

1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................... 8

1.2 Features .................................................................................................................................... 8

1.3 Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 9

1.3.1 HCVR82XXA-S3 Series ..................................................................................................... 9

1.3.2 HCVR84XXL-S3 Series ................................................................................................... 11

1.3.3 HCVR88XXS-S3 Series ................................................................................................... 14

1.3.4 HCVR88XXS-URH-S3 Series ......................................................................................... 16

1.3.5 XVR88XXS Series ............................................................................................................ 18

2 OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS ................................ ............................... 21

2.1 Front Panel ............................................................................................................................. 21

2.1.1 HCVR82XXA-S3/ HCVR84XXL-S3/HCVR88XXS-S3/ XVR88XXS Series.............. 21

2.1.2 HCVR88XXS-URH-S3 Series ......................................................................................... 22

2.2 Rear Panel .............................................................................................................................. 22

2.2.1 HCVR82XXA-S3 Series ................................................................................................... 22

2.2.2 HCVR84XXL-S3/HCVR88XXS-S3/ HCVR88XXS-URH-S3/XVR88XXS Series ..... 24

2.3 Connection Sample ............................................................................................................... 28

2.4 Remote Control ...................................................................................................................... 29

2.5 Mouse Control ........................................................................................................................ 31

2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel ........................................................................................... 32

2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard ............................................................................................................... 32

2.6.2 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 33

3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS .................................................. 34

3.1 Check Unpacked DVR .......................................................................................................... 34

3.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel ..................................................................................... 34

3.3 HDD Installation ..................................................................................................................... 34

3.3.1 HDD Calculation ............................................................................................................... 34

3.3.2 HDD Installation ................................................................................................................ 35

3.3.3 Rack Installation ................................................................................................................ 39

3.4 Connecting Power Supply .................................................................................................... 39

3.5 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices .................................................................... 39

3.5.1 Connecting Video Input.................................................................................................... 39

3.5.2 Connecting Video Output ................................................................................................ 39

3.6 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio .................................................... 40

3.6.1 Audio Input ......................................................................................................................... 40

3.6.2 Audio Output ...................................................................................................................... 40

3.7 Alarm Input and Output Connection ................................................................................... 40

3.7.1 Alarm Input and Output Details ...................................................................................... 41

3.7.2 Alarm Input Port ................................................................................................................ 42

3.7.3 Alarm Output Port ............................................................................................................. 42

3.7.4 Alarm Output Relay Parameters..................................................................................... 42

3.8 Change DVR Button Battery ................................................................................................ 43

3.9 RS485 ..................................................................................................................................... 43

3.10 Other Interfaces ..................................................................................................................... 44

4 OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS .................................. 45

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4.1 Initial Settings ......................................................................................................................... 45

4.1.1 Boot up ............................................................................................................................... 45

4.1.2 Device Initialization ........................................................................................................... 45

4.1.3 Reset Password ................................................................................................................ 48

4.1.4 Quick Settings ................................................................................................................... 53

4.2 Preview ................................................................................................................................... 87

4.2.1 Preview Window ............................................................................................................... 87

4.2.2 Preview Control ................................................................................................................. 88

4.2.3 Right-Click Menu ............................................................................................................... 91

4.2.4 Window Switch .................................................................................................................. 92

4.2.5 Video Color ................................................................ ................................ ........................ 92

4.2.6 Image .................................................................................................................................. 95

4.2.7 Auto Focus ......................................................................................................................... 97

4.2.8 Preview and Display ......................................................................................................... 98

4.2.9 Tour ................................................................................................................................... 101

4.3 Search Human Face (Optional) ......................................................................................... 104

4.4 Fisheye ................................................................................................................................. 105

4.4.1 Fisheye De-Warp During Preview Interface ............................................................... 105

4.4.2 Fisheye De-Warp During Playback .............................................................................. 107

4.5 Smart Track ......................................................................................................................... 107

4.6 PTZ Control ......................................................................................................................... 108

4.6.1 PTZ Settings .................................................................................................................... 108

4.6.2 PTZ Operation ................................................................................................................. 109

4.6.3 Coaxial Control ................................................................................................................ 111

4.6.4 Set PTZ Functions .......................................................................................................... 112

4.6.5 Call PTZ Functions ......................................................................................................... 115

4.7 Navigation Bar ..................................................................................................................... 116

4.7.1 Main Menu ....................................................................................................................... 117

4.7.2 Output Screen ................................................................................................................. 117

4.7.3 Previous/Next Screen .................................................................................................... 117

4.7.4 Tour ................................................................................................................................... 117

4.7.5 Favorites .......................................................................................................................... 117

4.7.6 Channel ............................................................................................................................ 119

4.7.7 PTZ ................................................................................................................................... 120

4.7.8 Color ................................................................................................................................. 120

4.7.9 Search .............................................................................................................................. 120

4.7.10 Alarm Status ............................................................................................................... 120

4.7.11 Channel Info ............................................................................................................... 120

4.7.12 Registration ................................................................................................................. 120

4.7.13 Network ....................................................................................................................... 120

4.7.14 HDD Manager ................................................................ ................................ ............. 121

4.7.15 USB Manager ............................................................................................................. 121

4.8 Record and Snapshot ......................................................................................................... 121

4.8.1 Record and Snapshot Control ...................................................................................... 121

4.8.2 Snapshot .......................................................................................................................... 125

4.9 Search and Playback .......................................................................................................... 129

4.9.1 Instant Playback .............................................................................................................. 129

4.9.2 Search .............................................................................................................................. 129

4.9.3 Smart Search Playback ................................................................................................. 136

4.9.4 Mark Playback ................................................................................................................. 137

4.9.5 Playback Image............................................................................................................... 138

4.9.6 Splice Playback ............................................................................................................... 138

4.9.7 File List ............................................................................................................................. 139

4.9.8 Other Aux Functions ..................................................................................................... 141

4.10 Backup .................................................................................................................................. 141

4.10.1 File Backup ................................................................................................................ 141

4.10.2 USB Device Auto Pop-up ........................................................................................ 142

4.11 Network ................................................................................................................................. 143

4.11.1 TCP/IP ......................................................................................................................... 143

4.11.2 Connection .................................................................................................................. 144

4.11.3 WIFI .............................................................................................................................. 145

4.11.4 3G/4G .......................................................................................................................... 146

4.11.5 PPPoE ......................................................................................................................... 147

4.11.6 DDNS ........................................................................................................................... 148

4.11.7 Sync Time ................................................................................................................... 150

4.11.8 Email ............................................................................................................................ 151

4.11.9 UPnP ............................................................................................................................ 152

4.11.10 SNMP........................................................................................................................... 154

4.11.11 Multicast ...................................................................................................................... 155

4.11.12 Register ....................................................................................................................... 157

4.11.13 Alarm Center ............................................................................................................... 158

4.11.14 P2P .............................................................................................................................. 159

4.12 Account Manager ................................................................................................................ 160

4.12.1 Add User ..................................................................................................................... 160

4.12.2 Modify user ................................................................................................................. 163

4.12.3 Change Password ...................................................................................................... 165

4.12.4 Add/Modify Group ...................................................................................................... 166

4.12.5 ONVIF User ................................................................................................................ 167

4.13 Voice Manager ..................................................................................................................... 169

4.13.1 File Manager ............................................................................................................... 169

4.13.2 Schedule ..................................................................................................................... 170

4.14 Alarm Events ........................................................................................................................ 171

4.14.1 Video Detect ............................................................................................................... 171

4.14.2 Smart Plan (Optional) ................................................................................................ 181

4.14.3 IVS (Optional) ............................................................................................................. 182

4.14.4 Face Detection (Optional) ......................................................................................... 193

4.14.5 People Counting (Optional) ...................................................................................... 194

4.14.6 Audio Detect ............................................................................................................... 195

4.14.7 Smart Track (Optional) .............................................................................................. 196

4.14.8 Alarm Settings ............................................................................................................ 200

4.14.9 Abnormality ................................................................................................................. 208

4.14.10 Alarm Output ............................................................................................................... 212

4.15 Storage .................................................................................................................................. 212

4.15.1 HDD Manager ................................................................ ................................ ............. 212

4.15.2 FTP............................................................................................................................... 213

4.15.3 HDD Group ................................................................................................................. 215

4.15.4 Quota ........................................................................................................................... 218

4.15.5 HDD Detect ................................................................................................................. 219

4.15.6 RAID............................................................................................................................. 222

4.15.7 iSCSI ............................................................................................................................ 227

4.16 Channel Manager ................................................................ ................................ ................ 228

4.16.1 Image ........................................................................................................................... 228

4.16.2 Channel Name............................................................................................................ 230

4.16.3 Channel Type ............................................................................................................. 231

4.17 System Settings ................................................................................................................... 233

4.17.1 RS232 .......................................................................................................................... 233

4.17.2 POS .............................................................................................................................. 234

4.17.3 Security ........................................................................................................................ 237

4.18 System Maintain .................................................................................................................. 239

4.18.1 Auto Maintain .............................................................................................................. 239

4.18.2 Import/Export .............................................................................................................. 240

4.18.3 Default ......................................................................................................................... 241

4.18.4 System Upgrade ........................................................................................................ 241

4.19 Remote Device Manager .................................................................................................... 242

4.19.1 Connection Status ...................................................................................................... 242

4.19.2 Firmware ..................................................................................................................... 243

4.19.3 Camera Upgrade ........................................................................................................ 244

4.20 Info ......................................................................................................................................... 244

4.20.1 System Info ................................................................................................................. 244

4.20.2 Event Info .................................................................................................................... 251

4.20.3 Network Info ................................................................................................................ 253

4.20.4 Log Info ........................................................................................................................ 255

4.21 Shutdown .............................................................................................................................. 257

5 WEB OPERATION ............................................................................... 259

5.1 Network Connection ............................................................................................................ 259

5.2 Device Initialization ........................................................................................................... 259

5.3 Login ...................................................................................................................................... 262

5.4 Reset Password ................................................................................................................. 263

5.5 Preview ................................................................................................................................. 265

5.5.1 LAN Mode ........................................................................................................................ 265

5.5.2 WAN Login ....................................................................................................................... 272

5.6 Search Human Face ........................................................................................................... 272

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5.7 Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 273

5.7.1 Camera ............................................................................................................................. 273

5.7.2 Network ............................................................................................................................ 291

5.7.3 Event ................................................................................................................................. 313

5.7.4 Storage ............................................................................................................................. 347

5.7.5 Setting .............................................................................................................................. 360

5.7.6 Security ............................................................................................................................ 384

5.8 Playback ............................................................................................................................... 385

5.8.1 Search Record ................................................................................................................ 386

5.8.2 Mark Playback ................................................................................................................. 388

5.8.3 Splice Playback ............................................................................................................... 390

5.8.4 Fisheye Playback De-Warp ........................................................................................... 391

5.8.5 File List ............................................................................................................................. 391

5.8.6 Playback ........................................................................................................................... 392

5.8.7 Download ......................................................................................................................... 392

5.8.8 Load more ........................................................................................................................ 393

5.8.9 Lock or Unlock File ......................................................................................................... 396

5.9 Alarm ..................................................................................................................................... 396

5.10 Information ............................................................................................................................ 397

5.10.1 Version......................................................................................................................... 397

5.10.2 Log ............................................................................................................................... 398

5.10.3 Online User ................................................................................................................. 399

5.10.4 HDD ............................................................................................................................. 400

5.10.5 Network Sniffer ........................................................................................................... 401

5.10.6 Report .......................................................................................................................... 401

5.11 Log out .................................................................................................................................. 402

5.12 Un-install Web Control ........................................................................................................ 403

6 SMARTPSS .......................................................................................... 404

7 FAQ ...................................................................................................... 405

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APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION ....................................... 413

APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE BACKUP DEVICES ....................................... 415

Appendix B-1 Compatible USB list ............................................................................................... 415

Appendix B-2 Compatible SD Card list ....................................................................................... 416

Appendix B-3 Compatible Portable HDD list .............................................................................. 416

Appendix B-4 Compatible USB DVD List ................................................................................... 416

Appendix B-5 Compatible SATA DVD List .................................................................................. 416

Appendix B-6 Compatible SATA HDD List ................................................................................. 417

APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD BURNER LIST ............................. 421

APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST ....................................... 422

APPENDIX E COMPATIBLE SWITCHER ................................................. 423

APPENDIX F COMPATIBLE WIRELESS MOUSE LIST ........................... 424

APPENDIX G EARTHING ......................................................................... 425

APPENDIX H RAID INTRODUCTION ....................................................... 431

Appendix H-1 About RAID ................................................................................................................ 431

Appendix H-2 RAID Level................................................................................................................. 431

Appendix H-3 RAID Capacity Calculation ...................................................................................... 433

Appendix H-4 RAID Usage Suggestions ........................................................................................ 433

APPENDIX I RJ45-RS232 CONNECTION CABLE DEFINITION ................ 434

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing our HDCVI DVR! This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your system. Here you can find information about this series standalone DVR features and functions, as well as a detailed menu tree. Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings carefully!

Cybersecurity Recommendations

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: 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

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.

15. Connect IP Cameras to the PoE Ports on the Back of an NVR: Cameras connected to the PoE ports on the back of an NVR are isolated from the outside world and cannot be accessed directly.

16. Isolate NVR and IP Camera Network The network your NVR and IP camera resides on should not be the same network as your public computer network. This will prevent any visitors or unwanted guests from getting access to the same network the security system needs in order to function properly.

Important Safeguards and Warnings

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Note

DANGER

Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

1．Electrical safety

All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes. The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper handling or installation.

2．Transportation security

Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage and installation.

3．Installation

Keep upwards. Handle with care. Do not apply power to the DVR before completing installation. Do not place objects on the DVR.

4．Qualified engineers needed

All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers. We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.

5．Environment

The DVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable, explosive substances and etc.

6. Accessories

Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer. Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included. Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken in your package.

7. Lithium battery Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury! When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Safety Instruction

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Note

WARNING

Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not avoided, could result in slight or moderate injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, could result in property damage, data loss, lower performance, or unpredictable result.

Anti-static

Indicates it is the static sensitive device.

Eletric shock

risk

Indicates presence of dangerous high voltage. There is a risk of electric shock to persons.

High power

laser radiation risk

Indicates presence of high power laser radiation.

Tips

It is intended to help you to fix a problem or save your time.

Note

Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text.

Revision History

No.

Version

Revision Content

Release Time

V1.3.1

Add two chapters: Privacy protection notice and about the manual.

2018.05

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 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.

1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Overview

This standalone series DVR is an excellent digital monitor product designed for security field.

It adopts embedded Linux OS to maintain reliable operation. Popular H.264 compression algorithm and G.711 audio compression technology realize high quality, low bit stream. Unique frame by frame play function is suitable for detailed analysis. It has various functions such as record, playback, monitor at the same time and can guarantee audio video synchronization. This series product has advanced technology and strong network data transmission function.

This series device adopts embedded design to achieve high security and reliability. It can work in the local end, and at the same time, when connecting it to the professional surveillance software (PSS), it can connect to the security network to realize strong network and remote monitor function.

This series product can be widely used in various areas such as banking, telecommunication, electric power, interrogation, transportation, intelligent resident zone, factory, warehouse, resources, and water conservancy.

1.2 Features

This series product has the following features:

 Real-time surveillance Support VGA port and HDMI port. Realize the surveillance through displayer. Support HDMI, VGA, and TV output at the same time.

 Storage function Special data format to guarantee data security and can remove the risk of the vicious data modification. Support digital watermark.

 Compression format Support multiple-channel audio and video. An independent hardware decodes the audio and video signal from each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.

 Backup function Support backup operation via USB port (such as U disk, portable HDD, burner) Client-end user can download the file to local HDD to backup via network.

 Record & playback function

Support each channel real-time record independently, and at the same time it can support

Name

Parameters

HCVR8204A-S3

HCVR8208A-S3

HCVR8216A-S3

System Main Processor

Industrial embedded micro controller

Embedded LINUX

Video Parameters

Video Encode Standard

H.264H, H.264, H.264B

Encode Resolution

1080P/720P/960H/D1/HD1/2CIF/CIF

search, forward play, network monitor, record search, download and etc. 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 customized zoom function during the preview.

 Network operation Support network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ control.

 Alarm activation function Several relay alarm outputs to realize alarm activation and on-site light control. The alarm input port and output has the protection circuit to guarantee 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 access function. The dual-network port has the multiple-access, fault-tolerance, load-balance setup mode.

 PTZ control Support PTZ decoder via RS485.

 Intelligent operation Mouse operation function In the menu, support copy and paste setup function

 UPNP (Universal Plug and Play) Establish mapping connection between LAN and WAN via UPNP protocol.

 Camera Self-adaptive Auto recognize and work with the general analog camera and HD camera.

Slight function differences may be found due to different series.

1.3 Specifications

1.3.1 HCVR82XXA-S3 Series

Name

Parameters

HCVR8204A-S3

HCVR8208A-S3

HCVR8216A-S3

Video Frame Rate

PAL:1/16~25f/s；NTSC：1/16~30f/s

Video Frame Rate

32Kbps-8192Kbps， For 720P: default setup is 2Mbps，max supports 4Mbps. For 1080P: default setup is 4Mbps，max supports 8Mbps.

Bit Stream Type

Video stream/composite stream

Dual-Stream

Support

Audio Parameters

Encode Standard

G.711A/G.711U/PCM

Audio Sampling Rate

8KHz，16Bit Audio Bit Rate

64Kbps

Video Port

Analog Video Input

4-ch BNC port (HDCVI/AHD/CVBS)

8-ch BNC port(HDCVI/AHD/CV BS)

16-ch BNC port(HDCVI/AH D/CVBS)

Network Video Input

 There is no IP

channel by default.

 Just click one

button to add 60 IP channels.

 Support A/D

switch function, max supports 64 IP channels.

 Resolution: Max

1200W.

 Decode

standard: H.265.

 Connection total

network width: 256Mbps

 There is no IP

channel by default.

 Just click one

button to add 56 IP channels.

 Support A/D

switch function, max supports 64 IP channels.

 Resolution: Max

1200W.

 Decode

standard: H.265. Connection total network width: 256Mbps

 There is no

IP channel by default.

 Just click

one button to add 48 IP channels.

 Support A/D

switch function, max supports 64 IP channels.

 Resolution:

Max 1200W.

 Decode

standard: H.265. Connection total network width: 256Mbps

Video Output

1-channel VGA output， 2-channel HDMI output， VGA and HDMI1 output of the same video source;

Name

Parameters

HCVR8204A-S3

HCVR8208A-S3

HCVR8216A-S3

VGA and HDMI2 output of different video sources; HDMI1 supports 4K output, HDMI2 supports 1080P output.

Loop Output

N/A

Matrix Output

N/A

Audio Port

External Audio Input

4-chanel RCA port

Coaxial Audio Input

4-channel

8-channel

16-channel

Audio Output

1-channel RCA port. Output port reuses the bidirectional talk output port.

Bidirectional Talk Input

One independent audio talk input port. Output port (RCA) reuses the audio output port.

Record

Record Mode

Schedule record/manual record/MD record/alarm record

Playback Mode

Instant playback, normal playback, event playback, mark playback, smart playback

Record Playback

Max 1/4/8/16-channel playback Customized channel setup playback Max 16-channel 1080P realtime playback or 1200W non realtime playback

Backup Mode

HDD, burner, USB device, network backup

Alarm Alarm Input

16-channel alarm input

Alarm Output

3-channel output

HDD HDD Port

2 SATA ports, one eSATA port

One HDD Space

Communication Port

Network

2 RJ45 port, 1000Mbps Ethernet port

Communication

1 RS485 port, 1 RS232 port

USB

3 USB ports(One USB2.0 port at the front panel and two USB3.0 ports at the rear panel)

Others

Power

DC12V

Power Consumption

≤25W

≤27W

≤32W

Working Temperature

-10℃－＋55℃

Working Humidity

10%~90% Dimensions

1U case，323mm（W）×375mm（D）×53mm（H）

Weight

≤2.30KG

≤2.35KG

≤2.45KG

Installation Mode

Desk

1.3.2 HCVR84XXL-S3 Series

Name

Parameters

HCVR8404L-S3

HCVR8408L-S3

HCVR8416L-S3

System Main Processor

Industrial embedded micro controller

Embedded LINUX

Video Parameters

Video Encode Standard

H.264H, H.264, H.264B

Encode Resolution

1080P/720P/960H/D1/HD1/2CIF/CIF

Video Frame Rate

PAL:1/16~25f/s；NTSC：1/16~30f/s

Video Frame Rate

32Kbps-8192Kbps， For 720P: default setup is 2Mbps，max supports 4Mbps. For 1080P: default setup is 4Mbps，max supports 8Mbps.

Bit Stream Type

Video stream/composite stream

Dual-Stream

Support

Audio Parameters

Encode Standard

G.711A/G.711U/PCM

Audio Sampling Rate

8KHz，16Bit Audio Bit Rate

64Kbps

Video Port

Analog Video Input

4-ch BNC port (HDCVI/AHD/CVBS)

8-ch BNC port(HDCVI/AHD/CV BS)

16-ch BNC port(HDCVI/AH D/CVBS)

Network Video Input

 There is no IP

channel by default.

 Just click one

button to add 60 IP channels.

 Support A/D

switch function, max supports 64 IP channels.

 Resolution: Max

1200W.

 Decode

standard: H.265.

 Connection total

network width: 256Mbps

 There is no IP

channel by default.

 Just click one

button to add 56 IP channels.

 Support A/D

switch function, max supports 64 IP channels.

 Resolution: Max

1200W.

 Decode

standard: H.265. Connection total network width: 256Mbps

 There is no

IP channel by default.

 Just click

one button to add 48 IP channels.

 Support A/D

switch function, max supports 64 IP channels.

 Resolution:

Max 1200W.

 Decode

standard: H.265. Connection total

Name

Parameters

HCVR8404L-S3

HCVR8408L-S3

HCVR8416L-S3

network width: 256Mbps

Video Output

1-channel VGA output， 2-channel HDMI output， 1-channel VIDEO OUT, VGA and HDMI1 output of the same video source; VGA and HDMI2 output of different video sources; VIDEO OUT supports multiple-window analog channel output. HDMI1 supports 4K output, HDMI2 supports 1080P output.

Loop Output

N/A

Matrix Output

VIDEO OUT supports multiple-window analog channel output.

Audio Port

External Audio Input

4-chanel BNC port

Coaxial Audio Input

4-channel

8-channel

16-channel Audio Output

1-channel BNC port.

Bidirectional Talk Input

One independent audio talk input port and one independent output port (BNC)

Record

Record Mode

Schedule record/manual record/MD record/alarm record

Playback Mode

Instant playback, normal playback, event playback, mark playback, smart playback

Record Playback

Max 1/4/8/16-channel playback Customized channel setup playback Max 16-channel 1080P realtime playback or 1200W non realtime playback

Backup Mode

HDD, burner, USB device, network backup

Alarm Alarm Input

16-channel alarm input

Alarm Output

6-channel output

HDD HDD Port

4 SATA port, one eSATA port

One HDD Space

Communication Port

Network

1 RJ45 port, 1000Mbps Ethernet port

Communication

1 RS485 port, 1 RS232 port, 1 RS422 port

USB

3 USB ports(One USB2.0 port at the front panel and two USB3.0 ports at the rear panel)

Others

Power

AC90V~264V

Power Consumption

≤33W

≤35W

≤40W

Working Temperature

-10℃－＋55℃

Working Humidity

10%~90%

Name

Parameters

HCVR8404L-S3

HCVR8408L-S3

HCVR8416L-S3

Dimensions

1.5U case，440mm（W）×410mm（D）×70mm（H）

Weight

≤6.95KG

≤6.90KG

≤7.00KG

Installation Mode

Desk

Name

Parameters

HCVR8804S-S3

HCVR8808S-S3

HCVR8816S-S3

System Main Processor

Industrial embedded micro controller

Embedded LINUX

Video Parameters

Video Encode Standard

H.264H, H.264, H.264B

Encode Resolution

1080P/720P/960H/D1/HD1/2CIF/CIF

Video Frame Rate

PAL:1/16~25f/s；NTSC：1/16~30f/s

Video Frame Rate

32Kbps-8192Kbps， For 720P: default setup is 2Mbps，max supports 4Mbps. For 1080P: default setup is 4Mbps，max supports 8Mbps.

Bit Stream Type

Video stream/composite stream

Dual-Stream

Support

Audio Parameters

Encode Standard

G.711A/G.711U/PCM

Audio Sampling Rate

8KHz，16Bit Audio Bit Rate

64Kbps

Video Port

Analog Video Input

4-ch BNC port (HDCVI/AHD/CVBS)

8-ch BNC port(HDCVI/AHD/CV BS)

16-ch BNC port(HDCVI/AH D/CVBS)

Network Video Input

 There is no IP

channel by default.

 Just click one

button to add 60 IP channels.

 Support A/D

switch function, max supports 64 IP channels.

 Resolution: Max

1200W.

 Decode

standard: H.265.

 There is no IP

channel by default.

 Just click one

button to add 56 IP channels.

 Support A/D

switch function, max supports 64 IP channels.

 Resolution: Max

1200W.

 Decode

standard: H.265.

 There is no

IP channel by default.

 Just click

one button to add 48 IP channels.

 Support A/D

switch function, max supports 64 IP channels.

 Resolution:

1.3.3 HCVR88XXS-S3 Series

Name

Parameters

HCVR8804S-S3

HCVR8808S-S3

HCVR8816S-S3

 Connection total

network width: 256Mbps

Connection total network width: 256Mbps

Max 1200W.

 Decode

standard: H.265. Connection total network width: 256Mbps

Video Output

Loop Output

N/A

Matrix Output

VIDEO OUT supports multiple-window analog channel output.

Audio Port

External Audio Input

4-chanel BNC port

8-chanel BNC port

16-chanel BNC port

Coaxial Audio Input

4-channel

8-channel

16-channel Audio Output

1-channel BNC port.

Bidirectional Talk Input

One independent audio talk input port and one independent output port (BNC)

Record

Record Mode

Schedule record/manual record/MD record/alarm record

Playback Mode

Instant playback, normal playback, event playback, mark playback, smart playback

Record Playback

Max 1/4/8/16-channel playback Customized channel setup playback Max 16-channel 1080P realtime playback or 1200W non realtime playback

Backup Mode

HDD, burner, USB device, network backup

Alarm Alarm Input

16-channel alarm input

Alarm Output

6-channel output

HDD HDD Port

8 SATA ports, one eSATA port

One HDD Space

Communication Port

Network

2 RJ45 ports, 1000Mbps Ethernet port

Communication

1 RS485 port, 1 RS232 port, 1 RS422 port

USB

4 USB ports(Two USB2.0 ports at the front panel and two USB3.0 ports at the rear panel)

Name

Parameters

HCVR8804S-S3

HCVR8808S-S3

HCVR8816S-S3

Others

Power

AC90V~264V

Power Consumption

≤33W

≤35W

≤40W

Working Temperature

-10℃－＋55℃

Working Humidity

10%~90% Dimensions

2U case，440mm（W）×460mm（D）×89mm（H）

Weight

≤7.25KG

≤7.30KG

≤7.40KG

Installation Mode

Desk

1.3.4 HCVR88XXS-URH-S3 Series

Name

Parameters

HCVR8808S-URH-S3

HCVR8816S-URH-S3

System Main Processor

Industrial embedded micro controller

Embedded LINUX

Video Parameters

Video Encode Standard

H.264H, H.264, H.264B

Encode Resolution

1080P/720P/960H/D1/HD1/2CIF/CIF

Video Frame Rate

PAL:1/16~25f/s；NTSC：1/16~30f/s

Video Frame Rate

32Kbps-8192Kbps， For 720P: default setup is 2Mbps，max supports 4Mbps. For 1080P: default setup is 4Mbps，max supports 8Mbps.

Bit Stream Type

Video stream/composite stream

Dual-Stream

Support

Audio Parameters

Encode Standard

G.711A/G.711U/PCM

Audio Sampling Rate

8KHz，16Bit Audio Bit Rate

64Kbps

Video Port

Analog Video Input

8-ch BNC port(HDCVI/AHD/CVBS)

16-ch BNC port(HDCVI/AHD/CVBS)

Network Video Input

 There is no IP channel by

default.

 Just click one button to add

56 IP channels.

 Support A/D switch

function. After you disabled one analog channel, you can add one IP channel. System max supports 64

 There is no IP channel by

default.

 Just click one button to add

48 IP channels.

 Support A/D switch

function. After you disabled one analog channel, you can add one IP channel. System max supports 64

Name

Parameters

HCVR8808S-URH-S3

HCVR8816S-URH-S3

IP channels.

 The connection bandwidth

is 160Mbps when there are some IP channels. The connection bandwidth is 200Mbps when there all IP channels.

IP channels.

 The connection bandwidth

is 160Mbps when there are some IP channels. The connection bandwidth is 200Mbps when there all IP channels.

Video Output

1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75Ω) composite video signal output. 1-ch VGA output. 2-ch HDMI output. HDMI port1 has the same video source as the VGA. HDMI port2 can have different video source from the VGA, support GUI operation. Support TV/VGA/HDMI1/HDMI2 video output at the same time.

Loop Output

N/A

Matrix Output

VIDEO OUT supports multiple-window analog channel output.

Audio Port

External Audio Input

8-chanel BNC port

16-chanel BNC port

Coaxial Audio Input

8-channel

16-channel Audio Output

1-channel BNC port.

Bidirectional Talk Input

One independent audio talk input port and one independent output port (BNC)

Record

Record Mode

Schedule record/manual record/MD record/alarm record

Playback Mode

Instant playback, normal playback, event playback, mark playback, smart playback

Record Playback

Max 1/4/8/16-channel playback Customized channel setup playback Max 16-channel 1080P realtime playback or 12MP non realtime playback

Backup Mode

HDD, burner, USB device, network backup

Alarm Alarm Input

16-channel alarm input

Alarm Output

6-channel output

HDD HDD Port

8 SATA ports, one eSATA port

One HDD Space

Communication Port

Network

2 RJ45 ports, 1000Mbps Ethernet port

Communication

1 RS485 port, 1 RS232 port, 1 RS422 port

USB

4 USB ports(Two USB2.0 ports at the front panel and two USB3.0 ports at the rear panel)

Others

Power

AC90~264V 50+2% Hz

Power Consumption

≤40W (No adapter, no HDD)

Name

Parameters

HCVR8808S-URH-S3

HCVR8816S-URH-S3

Working Temperature

-10℃－＋55℃

Working Humidity

10%~90% Dimensions

2U case，444(W) x430 (D) x87mm(H)

Weight

11.5-13.0KG(No HDD)

Installation Mode

Desktop/rack installation

Name

Parameters

XVR8808S

XVR8816S

System Main Processor

Industrial embedded micro controller

Embedded LINUX

Video Parameters

Video Encode Standard

H.264

Encode Resolution

4K/4MP/1080P/720P/960H/D1/HD1/2CIF/CIF

Video Frame Rate

PAL:1/16~25f/s；NTSC：1/16~30f/s

Video Frame Rate

32Kbps-12288Kbps， For 720P: default setup is 2Mbps，max supports 4Mbps. For 1080P: default setup is 4Mbps，max supports 8Mbps.

Bit Stream Type

Video stream/composite stream

Dual-Stream

Support

Audio Parameters

Encode Standard

G.711A/G.711U/PCM

Audio Sampling Rate

8KHz，16Bit Audio Bit Rate

64Kbps

Video Port

Analog Video Input

8-ch BNC port (HDCVI/AHD/HDTVI/CVBS)

16-ch BNC port (HDCVI/AHD/HDTVI/CVBS)

Network Video Input

 There is no IP channel by

default.

 Just click one button to add

56 IP channels.

 Support A/D switch

function. After you disabled one analog channel, you can add one IP channel. System max supports 64 IP channels. Connection total network width:

 There is no IP channel by

default.

 Just click one button to add

48 IP channels.

 Support A/D switch

function. After you disabled one analog channel, you can add one IP channel. System max supports 64 IP channels. Connection total network width:

1.3.5 XVR88XXS Series

Name

Parameters

XVR8808S

XVR8816S

256Mbps.

Video Output

Loop Output

Support

Matrix Output

VIDEO OUT supports multiple-window analog channel output.

Audio Port

External Audio Input

8-chanel BNC port

16-chanel BNC port

Coaxial Audio Input

N/A

N/A Audio Output

1-channel 200-3000mv 5KΩ, BNC port.

Bidirectional Talk Input

One independent audio talk input port and one independent output port (200-3000mv 5KΩ,BNC)

Record

Record Mode

Schedule record/manual record/MD record/alarm record

Playback Mode

Instant playback, normal playback, event playback, mark playback, smart playback

Record Playback

Max 1/4/8/16-channel playback Customized channel setup playback Max 16-channel 1080P realtime playback or 12MP non realtime playback

Backup Mode

HDD, burner, USB device, network backup

Alarm Alarm Input

16-channel alarm input

Alarm Output

6-channel output (Include one controllable DC+12V output)

HDD HDD Port

8 SATA ports, one eSATA port

One HDD Space

Communication Port

Network

2 RJ45 ports, 1000Mbps Ethernet port

Communication

1 RS485 port, 1 RS232 port, 1 RS422 port

USB

4 USB ports(Two USB2.0 ports at the front panel and two USB3.0 ports at the rear panel)

Others

Power

AC90~264V 50+2% Hz

Power Consumption

≤40W (With adapter, no HDD)

Working Temperature

-10℃－＋55℃

Working Humidity

10%~90% Dimensions

2U case，444(W) x460 (D) x89mm(H)

Weight

7.0-8.0KG(No HDD)

Name

Parameters

XVR8808S

XVR8816S

Installation Mode

Desktop/rack installation

2 Overview and Controls

Icon

Name

Function

STATUS

Status indicator light

The blue light becomes on when the device is malfunction.

HDD

HDD status indicator

light

The blue light becomes on when the HDD is malfunction.

NET

Network status indicator light

The blue light becomes on when the network connection is abnormal.

POWER

Power status indicator light

The blue light is on when the power connection is OK.

This section provides information about front panel and rear panel. When you install this series DVR for the first time, please refer to this part first.

2.1 Front Panel

2.1.1 HCVR82XXA-S3/ HCVR84XXL-S3/HCVR88XXS-S3/ XVR88XXS Series

For HCVR82XXA-S3, the front panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1

For HCVR84XXL-S3, the front panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2

For HCVR88XXS-S3/XVR88XXS, the front panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3

Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.

Icon

Name

Function

USB port

Connect to peripheral USB storage device, mouse and etc.

2.1.2 HCVR88XXS-URH-S3 Series

Name

Icon

Function

Alarm indicator light

ALARM

Alarm indicator light

 The light becomes on when there is an alarm such as

local alarm, IPC alarm and other abnormal event.

 The light becomes off when there is no alarm.

HDD indicator light

HDD

HDD indicator light

 The light becomes on when there is no HDD, HDD error

or HDD space is insufficient.

 The light is off when the HDD is working properly.

Network indicator light

NET

Network indicator light

 The light becomes on when the network is abnormal.  The light becomes off when the network is working

properly.

Power indicator light

POWER

Power indicator light

 The light becomes on when the power supplying

connection is OK.

 The light becomes off when there is no power

connection.

Power on-off button

Press it to boot up or shut down the device.

USB port

Connect to peripheral USB device, portable HDD and etc.

The front panel is shown as in Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

2.2 Rear Panel

2.2.1 HCVR82XXA-S3 Series

The rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-5.

Here we use HCVR8216A-S3 as an example.

Icon

Name

Note

VIDEO IN

Video input port

Connect to analog camera to input video signal.

MIC IN

Audio input port

Bidirectional talk input port. It is to receive the analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone, pickup.

AUDIO OUT

Audio output port

Audio output port. It is to output the analog audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.

AUDIO IN

Audio input port

It is to receive the analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.

RS-232

RS-232 debug COM.

It is for general COM debug to configure IP address or transfer transparent COM data.

1～16

Alarm input port 1～16

 There are four groups. The first group

is from port 1 to port 4, the second group is from port 5 to port 8, the third group is from 9 to 12, and the fourth group is from 13 to 16. They are to receive the signal from the external alarm source. There are two types; NO (normal open)/NC (normal close).

 When your alarm input device is

using external power, please make sure the device and the DVR have the same ground.

GND

Ground

7 GND

Ground

8 Power switch

Power on/off button.

Figure 2-5

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

Icon

Name

Note

NO1～NO3

Alarm output port 1～5

 3 groups of alarm output ports.

(Group 1 ： port NO1 ～ C1,Group 2:port NO2～C2,Group 3:port NO3～ C3）).Output alarm signal to the alarm device. Please make sure there is power to the external alarm device.

 NO：Normal open alarm output port.  C：Alarm output public end.

C1～C3 A

RS-485 communication port

RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You can connect to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.

RS485_B.It is the cable B. You can connect to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.

GND

Ground

10 Power input port

Input DC 12V.

11 USB port

USB port. Connect to mouse, USB storage device, USB burner and etc.

HDMI1

High Definition Media Interface 1

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.

HDMI2

High Definition Media Interface 2

High definition audio and video signal output port. It max supports 1080P resolution. Its video source can be different from the HDMI1/VGA. It supports digital channel output.

14 Network port

1000M Ethernet port

VGA

VGA video output

VGA video output port. Output analog video signal. It can connect to the monitor to view analog video.

2.2.2 HCVR84XXL-S3/HCVR88XXS-S3/ HCVR88XXS-URH-S3/XVR88XXS Series

The HCVR84XXL-S3 rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-6. Here we use HCVR8416L-S3 as an example.

Figure 2-6

The HCVR88XXS-S3 rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-7. Here we use HCVR8816S-S3 as an example.

Figure 2-7

The HCVR88XXS-URH-S3 rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-8. Here we use HCVR8816S-URH-S3 as an example.

Figure 2-8

The XVR88XXS rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-9. Here we use XVR8816S as an example.

Figure 2-9

Icon

Name

Note

AUDIO IN

Audio input port

It is to receive the analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone.

MIC IN

Audio input port

Bidirectional talk input port. It is to receive the analog audio signal output from the devices such as microphone, pickup.

MIC OUT

Bidirectional talk output port

Output bidirectional talk analog signal to sound box and etc.

 Bidirectional talk output.  Audio output of single-window

monitor mode.

 Audio output of single-window

playback mode.

AUDIO OUT

Audio output port

Audio output port. It is to output the analog audio signal to the devices such as the sound box.

VIDEO OUT

Video output port

Connect to output devices such as TV.

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

Icon

Name

Note

1～16

Alarm input port 1～16

 There are four groups. The first group

is from port 1 to port 4, the second group is from port 5 to port 8, the third group is from port9 to port 12, the fourth group is from port13 to port 16. They are to receive the signal from the external alarm source. There are two types; NO (normal open)/NC (normal close).

 When your alarm input device is

using external power, please make sure the device and the DVR have the same ground.

NO1～NO5

Alarm output port 1～5

 5 groups of alarm output ports.

(Group 1 ： port NO1 ～ C1,Group 2:port NO2～C2,Group 3:port NO3～ C3. 4:port NO4～C4. 5:port NO5～ C5.).Output alarm signal to the alarm device. Please make sure there is power to the external alarm device.

 NO：Normal open alarm output port.  NC：Normal close alarm output port.  C：Alarm output public end.

C1～C5

NC5 A

RS485 communication port

RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You can connect to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.

RS485_B.It is the cable B. You can connect to the control devices such as speed dome PTZ.

T+、T-、R+、R-

Four-cable full-duplex 485 port.

T+, T-: Send out cable. R+, R-: Input cable.

CTRL 12V

Control power output

Control power output of the 6th alarm output channel.  When there is an alarm output, close

the power output.

 When the alarm is cancelled, open

the power output.

GND

Ground

eSATA

eSATA port

External SATA port. It can connect to the device of the SATA port.

8 USB port

USB port. Connect to mouse, USB storage device, USB burner and etc.

Icon

Name

Note

HDMI1

High Definition Media Interface 1

HDMI2

High Definition Media Interface 2

High definition audio and video signal output port. It max supports 1080P resolution. Its video source can be different from the HDMI1/VGA. It supports digital channel output.

RS-232

RS-232 debug COM.

It is for general COM debug to configure IP address or transfer transparent COM data.

VGA

VGA video output

VGA video output port. Output analog video signal. It can connect to the monitor to view analog video.

13 Network port

1000M Ethernet port

VIDEO IN

Video input port

Connect to analog camera to input video signal.

15 Power switch

Power on/off button.

16 Power socket

Power input port

17 GND

Ground

Loop out

Loop output port

Output the video signal of the corrersponding video input port.

2.3 Connection Sample

The connection sample is shown as below. See Figure 2-10. The following interface is based on the HCVR8816S-S3 series product.

Figure 2-10

2.4 Remote Control

The remote control interface is shown as in Figure 2-11. Please note remote control is not our standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory bag.

Figure 2-11

Name

Function

Power button

Click it to boot up or shut down the device.

Address

Click it to input device number, so that you can control it.

Forward

Various forward speeds and normal speed playback.

Slow play

Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.

Next record

In playback mode, playback the next video.

Previous record

In playback mode, playback the previous video.

Play/Pause

In pause mode, click this button to realize normal playback.

In normal playback click this button to pause playback.

In real-time monitor mode, click this button to enter video search menu.

Reverse/pause Reverse playback pause mode, click this button to realize normal playback.

In reverse playback click this button to pause playback.

Esc.

Go back to previous menu or cancel current operation (close upper interface or control)

Record

Start or stop record manually In record interface, working with the direction buttons to select the record channel. Click this button for at least 1.5 seconds, system can go to the Manual Record interface.

Name

Function

Direction keys

Switch current activated control, go to left or right. In playback mode, it is to control the playback process bar. Aux function(such as switch the PTZ menu)

Enter /menu key

go to OK button go to the menu

Multiple-window switch

Switch between multiple-window and one-window.

In 1-ch monitor mode: pop up assistant function：PTZ control and Video color.

Switch the PTZ control menu in PTZ control interface.

In motion detection interface, working with direction keys to complete setup.

In text mode, click it to delete character.

0-9 number key Input password, channel or switch channel.

Shift is the button to switch the input method.

Left click mouse

System pops up password input dialogue box if you have not logged in. In real-time monitor mode, you can go to the main menu.

When you have selected one menu item, left click mouse to view menu content.

Implement the control operation.

Modify checkbox or motion detection status.

Click combo box to pop up drop down list

2.5 Mouse Control

In input box, you can select input methods. Left click the corresponding button on the panel you can input numeral/English character (small/capitalized). Here ← stands for backspace button. ＿ stands for space button.

In English input mode: _stands for input a backspace icon and ← stands for deleting the previous character.

In numeral input mode: _ stands for clear and ← stands for deleting the previous numeral.

When input special sign, you can click corresponding numeral in the front

panel to input. For example, click numeral 1 you can input“/” , or you can

click the numeral in the on-screen keyboard directly.

Double left click mouse

Implement special control operation such as double click one item in the file list to playback the video.

In multiple-window mode, double left click one channel to view in full-window. Double left click current video again to go back to previous multiple-window mode.

Right click mouse

In real-time monitor mode, DVR pops up shortcut menu. For different series product, the shortcut menu displayed contents may vary.

Exit current menu without saving the modification.

Press middle button

In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.

Switch the items in the check box.

Page up or page down

Move mouse

Select current control or move control

Drag mouse Select motion detection zone

Select privacy mask zone.

2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel

2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard

The system supports two input methods: numeral input and English character (small and capitalized) input.

Move the cursor to the text column, the text is shown as blue, input button pops up on the right. Click that button to switch between numeral input and English input (capitalized and small), Use > or < to shift between small character and capitalized character.

2.6.2 Front Panel

Move the cursor to the text column. Click Fn key and use direction keys to select number you wanted. Please click enter button to input.

3 Installation and Connections

102436008 

Note: All the installation and operations here should conform to your local electric safety rules.

3.1 Check Unpacked DVR

When you receive the DVR from the forwarding agent, please check whether there is any visible damage. The protective materials used for the package of the DVR can protect most accidental clashes during transportation. Then you can open the box to check the accessories. Please check the items in accordance with the list. Finally you can remove the protective film of the DVR.

Note

Remote control is not a standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory bag.

3.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel

The model in the front panel is very important; please check according to your purchase order. The label in the rear panel is very important too. Usually we need you to represent the serial number when we provide the service after sales.

3.3 HDD Installation

3.3.1 HDD Calculation

Calculate total capacity needed by each DVR according to video recording (video recording type and video file storage time).

Step 1: According to Formula (1) to calculate storage capacity each channel needed for each hour, unit Mbyte.

(1)

In the formula:

Step 2: After video time requirement is confirmed, according to Formula (2) to calculate the storage capacity

, which is storage of each channel needed unit Mbyte.

In the formula:

means the recording time for each day (hour)

means the bit rate, unit Kbit/s

(2)

that is the capacity of

means number of days for which the video shall be

kept

Step 3: According to Formula (3) to calculate total capacity (accumulation)









Bit stream size （max）

File size

Bit stream size （max）

File size

96K

42M

128K

56M

160K

70M

192K

84M

224K

98M

256K

112M

320K

140M

384K

168M

448K

196M

512K

225M

640K

281M

768K

337M

896K

393M

1024K

450M

1280K

562M

1536K

675M

1792K

787M

2048K

900M

3072Kbps

1350M

4096K

1800M

6144Kbps

2700M

8192Kbps

3600M

needed for all channels in the DVR during scheduled video recording.

(3)

In the formula: cmeans total number of channels in one DVR

that is

Step 4: According to Formula (4) to calculate total capacity (accumulation)

that is

needed for all channels in DVR during alarm video recording (including motion detection).

×a% (4)

In the formula：a% means alarm occurrence rate You can refer to the following sheet for the file size in one hour per channel. (All the data listed below are for reference only.)

Note

 All information listed in the above sheet for reference only. We are not reliable for any

damage or loss resulting from it.

 For the space marked by the HDD manufacturer, 1K=1000Bytes, while for the

computer OS, 1K=1024Bytes. So, the space recognized by the computer system is less than the marked space on the HDD. Please pay attention to it.

 All HDD space marked by the HDD manufacturer is shown as below: 1T=1000G,

1G=1000M, 1M=1000K, 1K=1000Bytes.

 All HDD space marked by the HDD manufacturer shall become the computer OS

space after the corresponding calculation. For example: 1T（marked by the HDD manufacturer）=1000G/（1.024*1.024*1.024）=931G（OS space）， 500G=500G/（1.024*1.024*1.024）=465G

3.3.2 HDD Installation

Important

① Loosen the screws of the upper

cover and side panel. Remove the cover.

② Fix four screws in the HDD

(Turn just three rounds).

③Place the HDD in accordance

with the four holes in the bottom.

④Turn the device upside down and

then turn the screws in firmly.

⑤Connect the HDD cable and

power cable. .

⑥Put the cover in accordance

with the clip and then place the upper cover back. Secure the screws in the rear panel and the side panel.

Shut down the device and then unplug the power cable before you open the case to replace the HDD! All figures listed below for reference only!

This series DVR has 1 to 8 HDDs (no limitation for capacity). Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher. Usually we do not recommend the HDD for the PC. You can refer to the Appendix for recommended HDD brand. Please follow the instructions listed below to install hard disk.

3.3.2.1 The 1U Series

The 1U series includes HCR82XXA- -S3. This series DVR has two SATA HDDs.

3.3.2.2 The 1.5U Series

The 1.5U series includes HCVR84XXL-S3. This series DVR max has four SATA HDDs. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher.

○

1 Loosen the screws of the

upper cover. Remove the cover.

○

2 Line up the HDD to the

four holes of the HDD bracket. Use four screws to fix HDD.

○

3 Connect the one end of the HDD

cable to the HDD.

○

4 Connect the other end of

the HDD cable to the mainboard.

○

5 Connect the power cable

to the HDD.

○

6 Put the cover back and fix the

screws to secure firmly.

① Loosen the screws of the

upper cover and side panel. Remove the cover.

② Fix the HDD(s) on the

bracket. Remove the top bracket if you want to install HDD to the bottom bracket.

③Connect the one end of the HDD

cable to the HDD.

3.3.2.3 The general 2U Series

The 2U series includes HCVR88XXS-S3/XVR88XXS. This series DVR max supports 8 SATA HDDs. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher.

④ Connect the other end of the

HDD cable to the mainboard.

⑤Connect the power cable to the

HDD.

⑥Put the cover back and fix the

screws to secure firmly.

○

1 Turn the key into the hole

in the front panel.

○

2 Open the front panel.

○

3 Put the HDD to the slot and

adjust the handle to secure it.

○

4 Put the front panel back

and use the key to fix firmly.

○

1 Turn the key into the hole in the

front panel.

○

2 Open the front panel.

Important:

If the HDD amount is less than four, you do not need to install the HDD bracket. When there is a bracket, please make sure the installation direction of HDDs is the same.

3.3.2.4 The Removable Front Panel 2U Series

The removable front panel 2U series includes HCVR88XXS-URH-S3. This series DVR max supports 8 SATA HDDs. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher.

HDD Handle Installation

3.3.3 Rack Installation

The DVR occupies 1.5U/2U rack units of vertical rack space.

 Use twelve screws to fix the unit  Please make sure the indoor temperature is below 35℃ (95°f).  Please make sure there is 15cm (6 inches) space around the device to guarantee

sound ventilation.

 Please install from the bottom to the top.  If there are more accessories connected in the rack, please take precaution

measures in case the rack power is overload.

3.4 Connecting Power Supply

Please check input voltage and device power button match or not. We recommend you use UPS to guarantee steady operation, DVR life span, and other peripheral equipment operation such as cameras.

3.5 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices

3.5.1 Connecting Video Input

The video input interface is BNC. The input video format includes: PAL/NTSC BNC(1.0V 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.

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.

3.5.2 Connecting Video Output

Video output includes a BNC (PAL/NTSC1.0V HDMI output. 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

, 75Ω.)

P-P

, 75Ω) output, a VGA output and

P-P

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.

3.6 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio

3.6.1 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.

3.6.2 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.

3.7 Alarm Input and Output Connection

Please read the followings before connecting.

1. Alarm input

a. Please make sure alarm input mode is grounding alarm input. b. Grounding signal is needed for alarm input. c. Alarm input needs the low level voltage signal. d. Alarm input mode can be either NC (normal Open) or NO (Normal Close) e. When you are connecting two DVRs or you are connecting one DVR and one other

device, please use a relay to separate them,

2. 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 co contactor to realize the connection between the alarm output port and the load.

3. How to connect PTZ decoder

1，2，3，4，5，6， 7，8，9，10，11， 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 6th alarm output channel. 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.

a. 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. b. Avoid high voltage. Ensure proper wiring and some thunder protection measures. c. 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. d. “485 A, B” of DVR cannot parallel connect with “485 port” of other device. e. The voltage between of A, B lines of the decoder should be less than 5v.

4. Please make sure the front-end device has soundly earthed.

Improper grounding may result in chip damage.

3.7.1 Alarm Input and Output Details

Important Please refer to the specifications for the alarm input and output channel amount. Do not merely count the alarm input and out channel amount according to the ports on the rear panel.

Figure 3-1

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-

They are four-wire full-duplex RS485 port T+ T-: output wire R+ R-: input wire

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

62.5VA/30W

250VA/48W

3.7.2 Alarm Input Port

Please refer to the following sheet for more information.

 Grounding alarm inputs. Normal open or 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)  Use the same ground with that of DVR if you use external power to the alarm device.

Figure 3-2

3.7.3 Alarm Output Port

 Provide external power to external alarm device.  To avoid overloading, please read the following relay parameters sheet carefully.  RS485 A/B cable is for the A/B cable of the PTZ decoder.  T+,T-,R+,R- are four-wire double duplex RS485 port.

T+ T-: output wire R+ R-: input wire

3.7.4 Alarm Output Relay Parameters

Note

Refer to the actual product for relay model information.

Relay Specification

Model

HFD23/005-1ZS

HRB1-S-DC5V

switch power

Maximum switch voltage

125V AC/60V DC

Maximum switch currency

Insulation Between

touches

400VAC 1 minute

500VAC 1 minute

Between touch and winding

1000VAC 1 minute

1000VAC 1 minute Turn-on Time

5ms max

Turn-off Time

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℃

3.8 Change DVR Button Battery

Please make sure to use the same battery model if possible. We recommend replace battery regularly (such as one-year) to guarantee system time accuracy.

WARNING

Before replacement, please save the system setup, otherwise, you may lose the data completely!

3.9 RS485

When the DVR receives a camera control command, it transmits that command up the coaxial cable to the PTZ device. RS485 is a single-direction protocol; the PTZ device can’t return any data to the unit. To enable the operation, connect the PTZ device to the RS485 (A,B) input on the DVR. Since RS485 is disabled by default for each camera, you must enable the PTZ settings first. This series DVRs support multiple protocols such as Pelco-D, Pelco-P. To connect PTZ devices to the DVR:

1. Connect RS485 A,B on the DVR rear panel.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the proper pins in the connector on the camera.

3. Please follow the instructions to configure a camera to enable each PTZ device on the DVR.

Figure 3-3

485 Port

3.10 Other Interfaces

There are still other interfaces on the DVR, such as USB port.

4 Overview of Navigation and Controls

Note

 The figures listed in the following chapters for reference only. Refer to the actual

product for detailed information. The operations are the same.

 For some functions, please left click mouse to enter the menu contents and right click

menu to go back to the previous menu. Refer to chapter 2.5 Mouse control for detailed information.

4.1 Initial Settings

4.1.1 Boot up

WARNING

 The rated input voltage matches the device power on-off button. Please make sure

the power wire connection is OK. Then click the power on-off button.

 To protect device, please connect device to the power adapter first and then connect

the power cable.  Always use the stable current, if necessary UPS is a best alternative measure. Please follow the steps listed below to boot up the device. Step 1 Connect the device to the monitor and then connect a mouse. Step 2 Connect power cable. Step 3 Click the power button at the front or rear panel and then boot up the device.

After device booted up, the device is in multiple-channel display mode by default. If the boot up time is in the record period, the device automatically goes to auto record mode, the corresponding channel indicator light is on, and device is working properly.

4.1.2 Device Initialization

If it is your first time to use the device, please set a login password of admin (system default user).

Note

For your device safety, please keep your login password of admin well after the initialization steps, and change the password regularly.

Steps:

Step 1 Boot up device.

Device displays device initialization interface. See Figure 4-1.

Step 2 Set login password of admin.

 User name: The default user name is admin.  Password/confirm password: The password ranges from 8 to 32 digitals. It

can contain letters, numbers and special characters (excluding “'”,“"”,“;”,“:”, “&”) . The password shall contain at least two categories. Usually we

recommend the strong password.

 Prompt question: If you set the prompt question here. On the login interface,

click , device can display the corresponding prompt question for you to remind the password.

WARNING

STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED-For your device own safety, please create a strong password of your own choosing. We also recommend you change your password periodically especially in the high security system.

Step 3 Click Next.

Device goes to unlock pattern interface. See Figure 4-2.

Figure 4-1

Step 4 Set unlock pattern.

After set unlock pattern, device goes to password protection interface. See Figure 4-3.

Note

 The unlock pattern shall at least contain 4 grids.  Device adopts unlock pattern to login by default if you have set pattern here.

If there is no unlock pattern, please input the password to login.

 Click Skip if there is no need to set unlock pattern.

Figure 4-2

Figure 4-3

Step 5 Set security questions.

Note

 After setting the security questions here, you can use the email you input

here or answer the security questions to reset admin password. Refer to chapter 4.1.3 Reset password for detailed information.

 Cancel the email or security questions box and then click Next button to skip

this step.

 Email: Input an email address for reset password purpose. In case you

forgot password in the future, input the security code you got on the assigned email to reset the password of admin. If you have not input email here or you need to update the email information, please go to the main menu->Setting->System->Account to set.

 Security question: Set security questions and corresponding answers.

Properly answer the questions to reset admin password. In case you have not input security question here or you need to update the security question information, please go to the main menu->Setting->System->Account to set.

Step 6 Click OK to complete the device initialization setup.

Device goes to startup wizard interface. Refer to chapter 0 Quick Settings for detailed information.

4.1.3 Reset Password

If you forgot admin password, you can reset the password by email or by answering the security questions.

Steps:

Step 1 Go to the device login interface. See Figure 4-4 or Figure 4-5. .

 If you have set unlock pattern, device displays unlock pattern login interface.

See Figure 4-4. Click “Forgot unlock pattern”, device goes to Figure 4-5.

 If you have not set unlock pattern, device displays password interface. See

Figure 4-5.

Note

Click Switch user button in Figure 4-4 or click the user name in Figure 4-5 and then select a user from the dropdown list, you can login via other account.

Step 2 Click .

Figure 4-4

Figure 4-5

 If you have not input email address information when you are initializing the

device, the interface is shown as in Figure 4-6. Please input an email address and then click Next button, devices goes to Figure 4-7.

 If you have input email when you are initializing the device, device goes to

Figure 4-7.

Figure 4-6

Figure 4-7

Step 3 Reset login password.

There are two ways to reset the password: Scan QR code and reset by email/security questions (local menu only)

 Email

In Figure 4-7, follow the prompts on the interface to scan the QR code, and then input the security code you get via the assigned email.

WARNING

 For the same QR code, max scan twice to get two security codes.

Refresh the QR code if you want to get security code again.

 The security code on your email is only valid for 24 hours.

 Security questions

In Figure 4-6, select security question from the drop down list. Device displays security question interface. See Figure 4-8. Please input the correct answers here.

Note

There is no security question item from the dropdown list if you have not set the security question and corresponding answers when initializing the device.

Figure 4-8

Step 4 Click Next button.

Device displays reset password interface. See Figure 4-9.

Figure 4-9

Step 5 Input new password and then confirm.

WARNING

STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED-For your device own safety, please create a strong password of your own choosing. The password shall be at least 8-digit containing at least two types of the following categories: letters, numbers and symbols. We also recommend you change your password periodically especially in the high security system.

Step 6 Click Save button to complete the reset setup.

Device pops up dialogue box asking you to sync the password to the camera connecting by the default protocol. See Figure 4-10. Click OK to change the camera password. See Figure 4-11.

Note

The following dialogue pops up if there is a IP channel.

Figure 4-10

Figure 4-11

4.1.4 Quick Settings

The startup wizard and the configuration wizard can guide you to complete the basic settings so that the device can work properly.

 Startup wizard: After initialize the device, system goes to the startup wizard interface.

See Figure 4-12.  Configuration wizard: On the preview interface, right click mouse and then click

configuration wizard. The setting items are the same as the startup wizard.

Figure 4-12

Note

 Check the box Startup button here, system goes to startup wizard again when it boots

up the next time.  Cancel the Startup button, system goes to the login interface directly when it boots up

the next time.  From main menu->Setting->System->General->General, you can enable/disable

startup wizard. Step 1 Click Next.

Enter login interface. See Figure 4-13 or Figure 4-14.

Note

 In Figure 4-12, click Cancel button, device enters login interface. See Figure

4-13. After login, device goes to multiple-window preview mode by default.

 If you have not set unlock pattern, the interface is shown as in Figure 4-14.

Figure 4-13

Figure 4-14

Step 2 Draw the unlock pattern or input the user password.

Device enters startup wizard after login. After setting current page, click Next to set parameters

WARNING

 Five times login failure may result in account lock. For each login failure,

system pops up remain attempt amount.

 In case you forgot unlock pattern, click Forgot unlock pattern in Figure 4-13.

Device goes to Figure 4-14 for you to input password.

4.1.4.1 General

Besides startup wizard and configuration wizard, from main menu->Setting->System->General, you can also go to the General interface too.

4.1.4.1.1 General

Step 1 Click General tab.

Enter General interface. See Figure 4-15.

Step 2 Set parameters.

 Device ID: Please input a corresponding device name here.  Device No: Here you can set device number.  Language: System supports various languages: Chinese (simplified), Chinese

(Traditional), English, Italian, Japanese, French, Spanish (All languages listed here

are optional. Slight difference maybe found in various series.)

 Video standard: There are two formats: NTSC and PAL.  HDD full: Here is for you to select working mode when hard disk is full. There are two

options: stop recording or rewrite. If current working HDD is overwritten or the current

HDD is full while the next HDD is no empty, then system stops recording, If the

current HDD is full and then next HDD is not empty, then system overwrites the

previous files. Please note, DVR will not overwrite the locked files. Please refer to

chapter 0 to lock or unlock a file.  Pack duration: Here is for you to specify record duration. There are two ways for you

to set.  Time length: It is to pack according to time. The value ranges from 1 to 60 minutes.

Default value is 60 minutes.  File length: It is to pack according to file length. The default setup is 1024M. The

value ranges from 128M to 2048M.  Instant playback: It is to set playback time you can view in the preview interface. The

value ranges from 5 to 60 minutes.  Auto logout: Here is for you to set auto logout interval once login user remains

inactive for a specified time. Value ranges from 0 to 60 minutes.  IPC Time Sync: You can input an interval here to synchronize the DVR time and IPC

time.  Navigation bar: Check the box here, system displays the navigation bar on the

interface.  Startup wizard: Once you check the box here, system will go to the startup wizard

directly when the system restarts the next time. Otherwise, it will go to the login

interface.  Mouse sensitivity: You can set double click speed via dragging the slide bard. You

can Click Default button to restore default setup.

Figure 4-15

Step 3 Click Apply or Save to complete setup.

4.1.4.1.2 Date and Time

Step 1 Click Date and Time tab.

Enter date and time interface. See Figure 4-16. Step 2 Set parameters.  Date format: There are three types: YYYYY-MM-DD: MM-DD-YYYYY or

DD-MM-YYYY.

 Date separator: There are three denotations to separate date: dot, beeline and

solidus.

 DST: Here you can set DST time and date. Here you can set start time and end time

by setting corresponding week setup or by setting corresponding date setup.

 NTP: It is to set NTP server information. Check the NTP box to enable this function.  Host IP: Input the server IP that installed the NTP server.  Manual update: Click it, you can sync DVR time with the NTP server manually.  Port: System supports TCP transmission only. The port value is 123.  Interval: It is to set the sync time interval between the DVR and the NTP server. The

value ranges from 0 to 65535 minutes.

Figure 4-16

Step 3 Click Apply or Save to complete setup.

4.1.4.1.3 Holiday

Step 1 Click Holiday tab.

Enter holiday interface. See Figure 4-17.

Step 2 Click Add new holiday button.

Enter Add new holiday interface. See Figure 4-18.

Figure 4-17

Figure 4-18

Step 3 Input new holiday information. It is to set holiday name, repeat mode and

start/end time.

Note

Click Add more to add more holidays if necessary.

Step 4 Click Add button.

Device goes back to Figure 4-17 to display the new holiday.

Note

 The new holiday state is on by default. Select from the dropdown list to

disable.

 Drag the slide bar, click to edit holiday, click to delete holiday.

Note

After successfully set holiday here, you can view holiday item in Schedule interface. It is for you to set holiday schedule record/snapshot settings.

4.1.4.2 Network

Before the operation, make sure the device has properly connected the network cable. Besides startup wizard and configuration wizard, from main menu->Setting->Network->TCP/IP, you can also go to the network interface.

Step 1 From main menu->Setting->Network->TCP/IP.

Enter TCP/IP interface. See Figure 4-19. Step 2 Set parameters.

 Network Mode: Includes multiple access, fault tolerance, and load balancing. Please note the network mode is not for product of single-Ethernet card.

 Multiple-address mode: eth0 and eth1 operate separately. You can use the

services such as HTTP, RTP service via etho0 or the eth1. Usually you need to

set one default card (default setup is etho) to request the auto network service

form the device-end such as DHCP, email, FTP and etc. In multiple-address

mode, system network status is shown as offline once one card is offline.

 Network fault-tolerance: In this mode, device uses bond0 to communicate with

the external devices. You can focus on one host IP address. At the same time,

you need to set one master card. Usually there is only one running card (master

card).System can enable alternate card when the master card is malfunction. The

system is shown as offline once these two cards are both offline. Please note

these two cards shall be in the same LAN.

 Load balance: In this mode, device uses bond0 to communicate with the external

device. The eth0 and eth1 are both working now and bearing the network load.

Their network load are general the same. The system is shown as offline once

these two cards are both offline. Please note these two cards shall be in the same

LAN.  Default Network Card: Please select eth0/eth1/bond0(optional) after enable

multiple-access function

 Main Network Card: Please select eth0/eth1 (optional).after enable multiple

access function.

Note: Some series support the above three configurations and supports functions as multiple-access, fault-tolerance and load balancing.

 IP Version: There are two options: IPv4 and IPv6. Right now, system supports these two

IP address format and you can access via them.

 MAC address: The host in the LAN can get a unique MAC address. It is for you to access

in the LAN. It is read-only.

 IP address: Here you can use up/down button () or input the corresponding

number to input IP address. Then you can set the corresponding subnet mask the default gateway.

 Default gateway: Here you can input the default gateway. Please note system needs

to check the validity of all IPv6 addresses. The IP address and the default gateway shall be in the same IP section. That is to say, the specified length of the subnet prefix shall have the same string.

 DHCP: It is to auto search IP. When enable DHCP function, you cannot modify

IP/Subnet mask /Gateway. These values are from DHCP function. If you have not enabled DHCP function, IP/Subnet mask/Gateway display as zero. You need to disable DHCP function to view current IP information. Besides, when PPPoE is operating, you cannot modify IP/Subnet mask /Gateway.

 MTU: It is to set MTU value of the network adapter. The value ranges from 1280-7200

bytes. The default setup is 1500 bytes. Please note MTU modification may result in network adapter reboot and network becomes off. That is to say, MTU modification can affect current network service. System may pop up dialog box for you to confirm setup when you want to change MTU setup. Click OK button to confirm current reboot, or you can click Cancel button to terminate current modification. Before the modification, you can check the MTU of the gateway; the MTU of the DVR shall be the same as or is lower than the MTU of the gateway. In this way, you can reduce packets and enhance network transmission efficiency.

The following MTU value is for reference only.

 1500: Ethernet information packet max value and it is also the default value. It is

the typical setup when there is no PPPoE or VPN. It is the default setup of some

router, switch or the network adapter.

 1492: Recommend value for PPPoE.

 1468: Recommend value for DHCP.  Preferred DNS server: DNS server IP address.  Alternate DNS server: DNS server alternate address.

Figure 4-19

Step 3 Click Apply or Save to complete setup.

4.1.4.3 P2P

You can add a device via the client on the cellphone or the platform.

 You can use your cell phone to scan the QR code and add it to the cell phone client.  Go to the P2P management platform, via the SN from scanning the QR code, you can

access the device in the WAN. Please refer to the P2P operation manual. Besides startup wizard and configuration wizard, from main menu->Setting->Network->P2P, you can also go to the P2P interface. See Figure 4-20. Check the box to enable P2P function, and status is online. Cell phone or the platform can add and access the device.

Figure 4-20 Here we use cell phone APP to continue. Step 1 Use cell phone to scan the QR code and download the APP. Step 2 After installation, run the APP and Live Preview, enter the main interface. Now

you can add device to the APP.

1. Open App; tap to go to the Live preview.

2. Tap at the top left corner, you can see the main menu.

3. Tap Device manager button, you can use several modes (P2P/DDNS/IP and

etc.) to add the device. Click to save current setup. Tap Start Live preview to view all-channel video from the connected device. See Figure 4-21.

Figure 4-21

4.1.4.4 Registration

Note

You can only see the registration interface if you have set IP channel (Chapter 4.16.3). The DVR supports ONVIF standard protocol. It is to add/delete the camera to the corresponding channel and view the corresponding information. Besides startup wizard and configuration wizard, from the main menu->Setting->Camera-> Registration or on the preview window and then right click mouse and then select Camera Registration, you can go to the Registration interface. See Figure 4-22. Click IP search, and then select device in the searched results, click Add button.  Uninitialized: Click Uninitialized, device display uninitialized remote device. Select a

device from the list and then click Initialize, you can set remote device initial user name and password. Refer to chapter 4.1.4.4.1 Initialize camera for detailed information.

 Show filter: Select from the dropdown list to display the corresponding devices.

 None: There is a filter. Device displays all remote devices.  IPC: Device displays network camera.  DVR: Device display storage device such as DVR, NVR and etc.

 IP search: Click it to search IP address. It includes device IP address, port, device

name, manufacturer, type. Use your mouse to click the item name, you can refresh display order. Click IP address, system displays IP address from small to large. Click IP address again, you can see icon, system displays IP address from large to small.

You can click other items to view information conveniently. For the network device already added to the device, you can see there is a small icon “*” after the SN in case there is repeatedly add operation.

 Add: Click it to connect to the selected device and add it to the Added device list.

Support Batch add.

 Edit: Click button or double click a device in the list, you can change channel

setup.

 Delete: Please select one device in the Added device list and then click to

remove.

 Organize videos: Click to set channel sequence. Click Move up or Move down to set.

Refer to chapter 4.1.4.4.4 Organize videos for detailed information.

 Export: Export the added device list to the USB device. Refer to chapter 4.1.4.4.7

Export for detailed information.

 Import: Click to add several devices at the same time. Refer to chapter 4.1.4.4.8

Import for detailed information.

Figure 4-22

4.1.4.4.1 Initialize Camera

The initialize function in registration interface is to change connected camera login password and IP address.

Steps:

Step 1 From main menu->Setting->Camera->Registration.

Enter Registration interface. See Figure 4-23.

Step 2 Click IP search and check the Uninitialized box.

Device displays uninitialized camera.

Figure 4-23

Step 3 Select a camera to be initialized and then click Initialize button.

Device displays password setup interface. See Figure 4-24 and Figure 4-25.

Figure 4-24

Figure 4-25

Step 4 Set camera password.

 Using current device password and email: Check the box to use DVR current admin account and email information. There is no need to set password and email. Please go to step 7.  User name/password: The user name is admin. The password ranges from 8 to 32 digitals. It can contain letters, numbers and special characters (excluding “'”,“"”,“;”,“:”,“&”) . The password shall contain at least two categories. Usually we recommend the strong password.

WARNING

Step 5 Click Next button.

Enter input email interface. See Figure 4-26.

Figure 4-26 Step 6 Set email information.

Email: Input an email address for reset password purpose.

Note

Cancel the box and then click Next or Skip if you do not want to input email information here.

Step 7 Click Next button.

Enter Modify IP address interface. See Figure 4-27.

Figure 4-27 Step 8 Set camera IP address。

 Check DHCP, there is no need to input IP address, subnet mask, and default

gateway. Device automatically allocates the IP address to the camera.

 Check Static, and then input IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and

incremental value.

Note

 If it is to change several devices IP addresses at the same time, please input

incremental value. Device can add the fourth address of the IP address one by one to automatically allocate the IP addresses.

 If there is IP conflict when changing static IP address, device pops up IP

conflict dialogue box. If batch change IP address, device automatically skips the conflicted IP and begin the allocation according to the incremental value

Step 9 Click Next button.

Device begins initializing camera. See Figure 4-28.

Figure 4-28

Step 10 Click Finish to complete the initialization.

4.1.4.4.2 Auto Add

Step 1 Click IP Search, device displays searched results. Step 2 Double click an IP address or select an IP address and then click Add button, it is

to register the device to the DVR. Device supports batch add.

4.1.4.4.3 Manual Add

Step 1 Click Manual add to register the camera manually. There are three modes:

TCP/UDP/Auto. The default setup is TCP. See Figure 4-29.

Step 2 Input the corresponding value and then click OK button.

Note

 This series product supports the IPC from many popular manufactures such

as Sony, Hitachi, Axis, Samsung, Dynacolor, Arecont, Onvif and Dahua.

 System default IP address is 192.168.0.0 if you do not input IP address.

System will not add current IP address.

 You cannot add two or more devices in the Manual Add interface (Figure

4-29.). Click OK button, system connects to the corresponding front-end device of current channel on the interface.

 means connection successful. means connection failed.

Figure 4-29

4.1.4.4.4 Organize videos

It is to set customized preview channel sequence. Step 1 Click organize videos button.

Enter Organize videos interface. See Figure 4-58.

Note

Click to view the camera video.

Figure 4-30

Step 2 Select a channel. Step 3 Click Move up or Move down, Step 4 Click Save to set remote device channel sequence.

In Figure 4-31, it is to move the original channel 8 to channel 9.

Figure 4-31

4.1.4.4.5 Modify or Delete Device

 Click or double click a device in the added list. Device pops up the following

dialogue box. See Figure 4-32.

Figure 4-32

◇ Select a channel from the dropdown list and change the parameters. ◇ Click Copy, device pops up the following dialogue box. It is to copy the user name and

password to the selected channel(s). See Figure 4-33.

Figure 4-33

 Click to disocnnected the camera and remove it from the added list.

 Select one or several device(s) in the added list, click Delete button to delete. Check

the box before the channel number to select all channels at the same time.

4.1.4.4.6 Change IP

It is to change camera IP address. Support change one by one or batch add.  Change One by One

Click , you can change the information such as IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway, user name, password of the checked device. See Figure 4-34. Click Add button

and then click OK, you can add current device to the list,

Figure 4-34

 Batch Add

Check several devices at the same time and then click the edit button . See Figure 4-35. Please check Batch modify button and then input start IP, end IP and default

gateway.

Figure 4-35

Click Add button and then click OK, it is to add devices to the list,

4.1.4.4.7 IP Export

System can export the Added device list to your local USB device. Step 1 Insert the USB device and then click the Export button.

Enter the following interface. See Figure 4-36.

Figure 4-36

Step 2 Select the directory and then click the OK button.

System pops up a dialogue box to remind you successfully exported.

Step 3 Please click OK button to exit.

Note

The exported file extension name is .CVS. The file information includes IP address, port, remote channel number, manufacturer, user name and password.

4.1.4.4.8 IP Import

Import IP address to add the camera. Step 1 Click Import button.

Enter Browse interface. See Figure 4-37.

Figure 4-37

Step 2 Select the import file and then click the OK button.

System pops up a dialogue box to remind you successfully exported.

Note

If the imported IP has conflicted with current added device, system pops up a dialogue box to remind you. You have two options:

 OK: Click OK button, system uses the imported setup to overlay current one.  Cancel: Click Cancel button, system adds the new IP setup.

Step 3 Please click OK button to exit.

WARNING

 You can edit the exported .CVS file. Do not change the file format; otherwise it

may result in import failure.

 Does not support customized protocol import and export.  The import and export device shall have the same language format.

4.1.4.5 Encode

It is to set video bit streams, image bit streams, and video overlay parameters. Besides startup wizard and configuration wizard, from main menu->Setting->Camera->Encode, you can also go to the following interface.

4.1.4.5.1 Encode

Step 1 Click Encode tab.

Enter Encode interface. See Figure 4-38.

Step 2 Set parameters.

 Channel: Select the channel you want.  Smart codec: Check the box to enable smart codec function. It can lower bit streams,

enhance compression rate, and reduce HDD storage space. Please note this function is for main stream only.

 Type: Please select from the dropdown list. There are three options: regular/motion

detect/alarm. You can set the various encode parameters for different record types.

 Compression: System supports H.264H, H.264, H.264B, and MJPEG.

 H.264H: It is the High Profile compression algorithm. It has the high encode

compression rate. It can achieve high quality encode at low bit stream. Usually we recommend this type.

 H.264 is the general compression algorithm.  H.264B is the Baseline algorithm. Its compression rate is low. For the same video

quality, it has high bit stream requirements.

 Resolution: It is to set video resolution. The higher the resolution is, the better the

video quality is.

 Frame rate: It ranges from 1f/s to 25f/s in NTSC mode and 1f/s to 30f/s in PAL mode.  Bit rate type: System supports two types: CBR and VBR. In VBR mode, you can set

video quality.

 Quality: There are six levels ranging from 1 to 6. The sixth level has the highest image

quality.

 Video/audio: You can enable or disable the video/audio.  Audio format: Please select from the dropdown list. There are three options:

G711a/G711u/PCM.

 Audio source: Please select from the dropdown list. There are two options:

local/HDCVI. For local mode, the audio signal is from the Audio In port. For HDCVI mode, the audio signal is from the coaxial cable of the camera.

 Audio sampling: It refers to the audio signal sampling times in one second. The higher

the rate is, the higher the audio quality is. There are two modes: 8K/16K. The default setup is 8K. HDCVI audio max supports 16K.

Step 3 Click Save button.

Figure 4-38

4.1.4.5.2 Snapshot

It is set snapshot mode for each channel, and picture size, qu ality and frequency. Step 1 Click Snapshot tab, enter the following interface. See Figure 4-39. Step 2 Set parameters.

 Manual snap: The manual snapshot amount. The value ranges from 1 to 5.  Snapshot mode: There are two modes: timing and trigger. If you set timing mode, you

need to set snapshot frequency. If you set trigger snapshot, you need to set snapshot activation operation.

 Image size: Here you can set snapshot picture size.  Image quality: Here you can set snapshot quality. The value ranges from 1 to 6.  Interval: It is for you to set timing (schedule) snapshot interval.

Figure 4-39

Step 3 Click Apply or Save to complete setup.

4.1.4.5.3 Overlay

It is to set preview or monitor cover-area, and time/channel title position. Step 1 Click Overlay tab, interface is shown as in Figure 4-40. Step 2 Set parameters.  Cover area: Here is for you to set cover area. You can drag you mouse to set proper

section size. In one channel video, system max supports 4 zones in one channel.

 Preview/monitor: privacy mask has two types. Preview and Monitor. Preview means

the privacy mask zone cannot be viewed by user when system is in preview status. Monitor means the privacy mask zone cannot be view by the user when system is in monitor status.

 Time display: You can select system displays time or not when you playback. Please

click set button and then drag the title to the corresponding position in the screen.

 Channel display: You can select system displays channel number or not when you

playback. Please click set button and then drag the title to the corresponding position in the screen.

 Copy：After you complete the setup, you can click Copy button to copy current setup

to other channel(s). You can see an interface is shown as in Figure 4-41. You can see current channel number is grey. Please check the number to select the channel or you can check the box ALL. Please click the OK button in Figure 4-41 and Figure 4-40 respectively to complete the setup.

Figure 4-40

Figure 4-41

Step 3 Click Apply or Save to complete setup.

4.1.4.5.4 Video PIP

PIP (Picture in picture) is to overlay the video from other channel(s) on current channel. It can realize PIP function during the preview or encode process. It is suitable for the realtime surveillance and record search and playback. It is easy for you to manage the video or records of corresponding channels. When you are setting PIP, each 8 channels can be included in one group. The original channel and the overly channel shall be in the same group. Step 1 Click Video PIP tab.

Enter the PIP interface. See Figure 4-42.

Step 2 Set parameters.

 P0: It means there is no overlay channel.  P1: There is one overlay channel.  P2: There are two overlay channels.

Note

You can set two P1 or one P2.

Step 3 Click Set button, you can use your mouse to set the overlay video to the

corresponding position. Drag the mouse to zoom in or zoom out the overlay video.

Step 4 Click Apply to complete the setup.

Note

 The PIP function is about the video collection overlay. For the video already overlaid,

it cannot be used as the main video to overlay another video. For example, once channel 3 and channel 4 has been overlaid to channel 1, you cannot overlay other channel to channel 3 or channel 4.

 For PIP function, there is only audio output from the main video; the overlay channel

does not support audio output function.

 The PIP function does not support IVS rule setup.

Figure 4-42

4.1.4.6 Storage

It is to manage HDD storage space. Besides startup wizard and configuration wizard, from main menu->Setting->Storage->Basic, you can also go to the following interface. Step 1 From main menu->Setting->Storage->Basic.

Enter Basic interface, See Figure 4-43. Step 2 Set parameters.  HDD full: It is to select working mode when hard disk is full. There are two options:

stop recording or rewrite.

◇ Stop: If current HDD is full while there is no idle HDD, then system stops recording, ◇ Overwrite: If the current HDD is full while there is no idle HDD, then system

overwrites the previous files.

Note

DVR does not overwrite the locked files. Please refer to chapter 0 to lock or unlock a file.

 Pack duration: Here is for you to specify record duration. There are two ways for you

to set.

◇ Time length: It is to pack according to time. The value ranges from 1 to 60 minutes.

Default value is 60 minutes.

◇ File length: It is to pack according to file length. The default setup is 1024M. The

value ranges from 128M to 2048M.

 Auto delete old files:

◇ Never: Do not auto delete old files. ◇ Customized: input customized period here, system can auto delete corresponding old

files.

Figure 4-43

4.1.4.7 Schedule

Besides startup wizard and configuration wizard, from main menu->Setting->Storage->Schedule, you can also go to the following interface.

Note

 You need to have proper rights to implement the following operations. Please

make sure the HDDs have been properly installed.

 After the system booted up, it is in default 24-hour regular mode. You can set record

type and time in schedule interface.

 Please note you need to go to main menu->Setting->System->General->Holiday to set

holiday date first, otherwise, there is no holiday setup item.

4.1.4.7.1 Record

Step 1 Click Next button, enter Schedule interface. See Figure 4-142. Step 2 Set parameters.  Channel: Please select the channel number first. You can select “all” if you want to

set for the whole channels.

 : Sync connection icon. Select icon of several dates, all checked items

can be edited together. Now the icon is shown as .

 : Click it to delete a record type from one period.  Record Type: Please check the box to select corresponding record type. There are

five types: Regular/MD (motion detect)/Alarm/MD&Alarm/intelligent.

 Week day: There are eight options: ranges from Saturday to Sunday and all.  Holiday: It is to set holiday setup. Please note you need to go to the General interface

(Main Menu->Setting->System->General) to add holiday first. Otherwise you cannot see this item.

 Pre-record: System can pre-record the video before the event occurs into the file. The

value ranges from 1 to 30 seconds depending on the bit stream.

 Redundancy: System supports redundancy backup function. You can highlight

Redundancy button to activate this function. Please note, before enable this function, please set at least one HDD as redundant. (Main menu->Setting->Storage->HDD Manager). Please note this function is null if there is only one HDD.

 ANR: It is to save video to the SD card of the camera in case the network connection

fails. After the network connection resumed, the system can get the video from the SD card and there is no risk of record loss. Device only upload the specified period record if the disconnection time is longer than the value you set here.

 Period setup: Click button after one date or a holiday, you can see an interface

shown as in Figure 4-105.There are five record types: regular, motion detection (MD), Alarm, MD & alarm and intelligent.

Please following the steps listed below to draw the period manually.

 Select a channel you want to set. See Figure 4-114.

Figure 4-44

 Set record type. See Figure 4-113.

Figure 4-45

 Please draw manually to set record period. There are six periods in one day. See

Figure 4-46.

Figure 4-46

Step 3 Click Apply to exit.

Figure 4-47

Figure 4-48

Note

After setting in the Schedule interface, please refer to the following contents to enable schedule record function.

 From main menu->Setting->Event, select corresponding event and then enable

record function. Refer to chapter 4.14 Alarm events for detailed information.

 From main menu->Setting->Storage->Record, set record mode as auto. Refer to

chapter 4.8 Record and Snapshot for detailed information.

4.1.4.7.2 Snapshot

Device snapshots images as you set here. Refer to chapter 4.1.4.7.1 Record for detailed information.

Note

After setting in the Schedule interface, please refer to the following contents to enable schedule snapshot function.  From main menu->Setting->Event, select corresponding event and then enable

snapshot function. Refer to chapter 4.14 Alarm events for detailed information.

 From main menu->Setting->Storage->Record, enable snapshot function. Refer to

chapter 4.8 Record and Snapshot for detailed information.

Quick Setup

Copy function allows you to copy one channel setup to another. After setting in channel 1, click Copy button, you can go to interface Figure 4-49. You can see current channel name is grey such as channel 1. Now you can select the channel you want to paste such as channel 5/6/7. If you want to save current setup of channel 1 to all channels, you can click the first box “ALL”. Click the OK button to save current copy setup. Click the OK button in the Encode interface, the copy function succeeded.

Figure 4-49

Redundancy

Redundancy function allows you to memorize record file in several disks. When there is file damage occurred in one disk, there is a spare one in the other disk. You can use this function to maintain data reliability and safety.  In the main menu, from Setting->Storage-> Schedule, you can highlight

redundancy button to enable this function.

 In the main menu, from Main menu->Setting->Storage->HDD Manager, you can set

one or more disk(s) as redundant. You can select from the dropdown list. System

auto overwrites old files once hard disk is full. Please note only read/write disk or read-only disk can backup file and support file search function, so you need to set at least one read-write disk otherwise you cannot record video.

Note

About redundancy setup:

 If current channel is not recording, current setup gets activated when the channel

begin recording the next time.  If current channel is recording now, current setup will get activated right away, the

current file will be packet and form a file, then system begins recording as you have

just set. After you completed all the setups, please click Save button.

Playback or search in the redundant disk.

There are two ways for you to playback or search in the redundant disk.  Set redundant disk(s) as read-only disk or read-write disk (Main

menu->Setting->Storage->HDD Manager)). System needs to reboot to get setup

activated. Now you can search or playback file in redundant disk.  Dismantle the disk and play it in another PC.

4.2 Preview

4.2.1 Preview Window

After you logged in, the system is in live viewing mode. See Figure 4-50. It is to display system date, time, channel name and window No. If you want to change system date and time, please refer to general settings (Main Menu->Setting->System->General). If you want to modify the channel name, please refer to the display settings (Main Menu->Camera->CAM name)

Icon

Function

1 When current channel is recording, system displays this icon.

2 When motion detection alarm occurs, system displays this icon.

3 When video loss alarm occurs, system displays this icon.

When current channel is in monitor lock status, system displays this icon.

Figure 4-50

Tips Preview drag: If you want to change position of channel 1 and channel 2 when you are previewing, you can left click mouse in the channel 1 and then drag to channel 2, release mouse you can switch channel 1 and channel 2 positions.

4.2.2 Preview Control

Move you mouse to the top center of the video of current channel, you can see system pops up the preview control interface. See Figure 4-51 and Figure 4-52.

Note

If your mouse stays in this area for more than 6 seconds and has no operation, the control bar automatically hides.

Figure 4-51 Analog Channel

Figure 4-52 Digital Channel

4.2.2.1 Instant playback

It is to playback the previous 5-60 minutes record of current channel. Please go to the Main menu->Setting->->System->General to set instant playback time. The preview control function has the following features.

 Support preview playback.

 In the preview desktop, system can playback previous 5-60 minutes record of

current channel. Please go to the Main Menu->General to set instant playback time.

 Support drag and play function. You can use your mouse to select any

playback start time.

 Support playback, pause and exit function.

 Right now, system does not support slow playback and backward playback

function. You can follow the contents listed below for the operation instruction. During instant playback interface:

 System supports play, pause, exit and drag function.  In preview playback mode, system may shield current channel title and record

information. When you exit instant playback, you can view the channel title, record information again.

 During preview playback mode, system does not support split and switch function.

4.2.2.2 Digital zoom

It is to zoom in specified zone of current channel. It supports zoom in function in multiple-channel mode. There are two ways for you to zoom in.

 Click button , the button is shown as . Drag the mouse to select a zone, you can

zoom in the specified zone. You can drag in any direction you desire.

 Put the mouse at the center of the zone you want to zoom in, and move the mouse,

you can zoom in the specified zone. You can drag in any direction you desire.

Right click mouse to cancel zoom and go back to the original interface.

4.2.2.3 Manual record function

It is to backup the video of current channel to the USB device. System cannot backup the video of multiple-channel at the same time.

Click button , system begins recording. Click it again, system stops recoridng. You can find the record file on the flash disk.

4.2.2.4 Manual Snapshot

Click to snapshot 1-5 times. The snapshot file is saved on the USB device or HDD. You can go to the Search interface (chapter 4.9) to view.

4.2.2.5 Freeze

Click to freeze current video.

4.2.2.6 Mute (For analog channel only)

Click to mute. Click again to enable audio function when preview. Please note this function is for one-window mode only.

4.2.2.7 Bidirectional talk (For camera connected via private protocol only)

If the connected front-end device supports bidirectional talk function, you can click this

button. Click button to start bidirectional talk function the icon now is shown as

. Now the rest bidirectional talk buttons of digital channel becomes null too.

Click again, you can cancel bidirectional talk and the bidirectional talk buttons of

other digital channels become as .

Dahua HCVR8204A-S3, HCVR8208A-S3, HCVR8216A-S3 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Overview

1.2 Features

1.3 Specifications

1.3.1 HCVR82XXA-S3 Series

1.3.2 HCVR84XXL-S3 Series

1.3.3 HCVR88XXS-S3 Series

1.3.4 HCVR88XXS-URH-S3 Series

1.3.5 XVR88XXS Series

2 Overview and Controls

2.1 Front Panel

2.1.1 HCVR82XXA-S3/ HCVR84XXL-S3/HCVR88XXS-S3/ XVR88XXS Series

2.1.2 HCVR88XXS-URH-S3 Series

2.2 Rear Panel

2.2.1 HCVR82XXA-S3 Series

2.2.2 HCVR84XXL-S3/HCVR88XXS-S3/ HCVR88XXS-URH-S3/XVR88XXS Series

2.3 Connection Sample

2.4 Remote Control

2.5 Mouse Control

2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel

2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard

2.6.2 Front Panel

3 Installation and Connections

3.1 Check Unpacked DVR

3.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel

3.3 HDD Installation

3.3.1 HDD Calculation

3.3.2 HDD Installation

3.3.2.1 The 1U Series

3.3.2.2 The 1.5U Series

3.3.2.3 The general 2U Series

3.3.2.4 The Removable Front Panel 2U Series

3.3.3 Rack Installation

3.4 Connecting Power Supply

3.5 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices

3.5.1 Connecting Video Input

3.5.2 Connecting Video Output

3.6 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio

3.6.1 Audio Input

3.6.2 Audio Output

3.7 Alarm Input and Output Connection

3.7.1 Alarm Input and Output Details

3.7.2 Alarm Input Port

3.7.3 Alarm Output Port

3.7.4 Alarm Output Relay Parameters

3.8 Change DVR Button Battery

3.9 RS485

3.10 Other Interfaces

4 Overview of Navigation and Controls

4.1 Initial Settings

4.1.1 Boot up

4.1.2 Device Initialization

4.1.3 Reset Password

4.1.4 Quick Settings

4.1.4.1 General

4.1.4.1.1 General

4.1.4.1.2 Date and Time

4.1.4.1.3 Holiday

4.1.4.2 Network

4.1.4.3 P2P

4.1.4.4 Registration

4.1.4.4.1 Initialize Camera

4.1.4.4.2 Auto Add

4.1.4.4.3 Manual Add

4.1.4.4.4 Organize videos

4.1.4.4.5 Modify or Delete Device

4.1.4.4.6 Change IP

4.1.4.4.7 IP Export

4.1.4.4.8 IP Import

4.1.4.5 Encode

4.1.4.5.1 Encode

4.1.4.5.2 Snapshot

4.1.4.5.3 Overlay

4.1.4.5.4 Video PIP

4.1.4.6 Storage

4.1.4.7 Schedule