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Dahua iDVR &iHCVR User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

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

1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................. 1

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

1.3 Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 2

1.3.1 iDVR51H-F Series ......................................................................................................... 2

1.3.2 iDVR51HE-F Series ....................................................................................................... 6

1.3.3 iHCVR51H-F Series ................................................................................................ .... 10

1.3.4 iHCVR51HE-F Series .................................................................................................. 15

2 OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS ............................................................... 20

2.1 Front Panel ....................................................................................................................... 20

2.1.1 iDVR51H-F/iHCVR51H-F Series ................................................................................ 20

2.1.2 iDVR51XX HE-F/IHCVR51HE-F Series ..................................................................... 20

2.2 Rear Panel ................................................................................................ ........................ 21

2.2.1 iDVR51XXH-F Series .................................................................................................. 22

2.2.2 iDVR51XXHE-F Series................................................................................................ 23

2.2.3 iHCVR51XXH-F Series ............................................................................................... 23

2.2.4 iHCVR51XXHE-F Series ............................................................................................. 24

2.3 Connection Sample .......................................................................................................... 26

2.3.1 iDVR51XXH-F Series .................................................................................................. 26

2.3.2 iDVR51XXHE-F Series................................................................................................ 27

2.3.3 iHCVR51XXH-F Series ............................................................................................... 28

2.3.4 iHCVR51XXHE-F Series ............................................................................................. 28

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

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

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2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel....................................................................................... 33

2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard .......................................................................................................... 33

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 Mini 1U ......................................................................................................................... 34

3.3.2 1U series ................................................................ ...................................................... 36

3.4 Connecting Power Supply ............................................................................................... 36

3.5 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices ................................................................. 36

3.5.1 Connecting Video Input ............................................................................................... 36

3.5.2 Connecting Video Output ............................................................................................ 37

3.6 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio .................................................. 37

3.6.1 Audio Input ................................................................................................................... 37

3.6.2 Audio Output ................................................................................................................ 37

3.7 Alarm Input and Output Connection ............................................................................... 37

3.7.1 Alarm Input and Output Details .................................................................................. 38

3.7.2 Alarm Input Port ........................................................................................................... 39

3.7.3 Alarm Output Port ........................................................................................................ 40

3.8 RS485 ................................................................ ............................................................... 40

3.9 Other Interfaces ................................................................................................................ 41

4 OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS .................................. 42

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4.1 Boot up and Shutdown .................................................................................................... 42

4.1.1 Boot up ......................................................................................................................... 42

4.1.2 Shutdown ..................................................................................................................... 42

4.1.3 Auto Resume after Power Failure .............................................................................. 42

4.1.4 Replace Button Battery ............................................................................................... 42

4.2 Startup Wizard .................................................................................................................. 43

4.3 Preview............................................................................................................................. 46

4.3.1 Preview ......................................................................................................................... 46

4.3.2 Preview Control Interface ............................................................................................ 48

4.3.3 Right Click Menu .......................................................................................................... 49

4.3.4 Window Split ................................................................................................................ 50

4.4 PTZ .................................................................................................................................... 50

4.4.1 PTZ Settings ................................................................................................................ 50

4.4.2 PTZ Control .................................................................................................................. 52

4.4.3 Auto Focus ................................................................................................................... 57

4.4.4 Color ................................ ............................................................................................. 57

4.4.5 Search .......................................................................................................................... 59

4.4.6 Record Control ............................................................................................................. 59

4.4.7 Remote Device ............................................................................................................ 60

4.4.8 Manual Record............................................................................................................. 60

4.4.9 Alarm Output ................................................................................................................ 60

4.4.10 Main Menu ............................................................................................................... 60

4.5 Navigation Bar .................................................................................................................. 60

4.5.1 Main Menu.................................................................................................................... 60

4.5.2 Output Screen .............................................................................................................. 60

4.5.3 Favorites ....................................................................................................................... 60

4.5.4 Tour .............................................................................................................................. 61

4.5.5 PTZ ............................................................................................................................... 61

4.5.6 Color ................................ ............................................................................................. 61

4.5.7 Search .......................................................................................................................... 61

4.5.8 Alarm Status ................................................................................................................. 61

4.5.9 Channel Info ................................................................................................................. 61

4.5.10 Remote Device ........................................................................................................ 61

4.5.11 Network .................................................................................................................... 62

4.5.12 USB Manager ................................ .......................................................................... 62

4.6 USB Device Auto Pop-up ................................................................................................ 62

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4.7 Main Menu ........................................................................................................................ 62

4.8 Operation .......................................................................................................................... 65

4.8.1 Search .......................................................................................................................... 65

4.8.2 Face Search ................................................................................................................. 73

4.8.3 Backup .......................................................................................................................... 74

4.8.4 Shut Down .................................................................................................................... 76

4.9 Information ................................................................................................ ........................ 77

4.9.1 System Info .................................................................................................................. 77

4.9.2 Event............................................................................................................................. 80

4.9.3 Network ........................................................................................................................ 81

4.9.4 Log ................................................................................................................................ 83

4.10 Setting ............................................................................................................................... 84

4.10.1 Camera ................................ .................................................................................... 85

4.10.2 Network ................................................................ .................................................... 96

4.10.3 Event ...................................................................................................................... 114

4.10.4 Storage .................................................................................................................. 129

4.10.5 System ................................................................................................................... 141

5 WEB OPERATION ............................................................................... 161

5.1 Network Connection ................................................................................................ ....... 161

5.2 Login................................................................................................................................ 161

5.3 LAN Mode ....................................................................................................................... 162

5.4 Real-time Monitor ........................................................................................................... 164

5.5 PTZ .................................................................................................................................. 165

5.6 Image/Relay-out ............................................................................................................. 166

5.6.1 Image .......................................................................................................................... 166

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5.6.2 Relay output ............................................................................................................... 166

5.7 WAN Login ...................................................................................................................... 167

5.8 Face search .................................................................................................................... 168

5.9 Setup ............................................................................................................................... 169

5.9.1 Camera ....................................................................................................................... 169

5.9.2 Network ...................................................................................................................... 177

5.9.3 Event........................................................................................................................... 192

5.9.4 Storage ....................................................................................................................... 201

5.9.5 System ........................................................................................................................ 204

5.10 Information ................................................................................................ ...................... 217

5.10.1 Version ................................................................................................................... 217

5.10.2 Log ......................................................................................................................... 217

5.10.3 Online User ............................................................................................................ 218

5.11 Playback ......................................................................................................................... 219

5.11.1 Search Record ...................................................................................................... 219

5.11.2 File List ................................................................................................................... 220

5.11.3 Playback ................................................................................................................ 220

5.11.4 Download ............................................................................................................... 221

5.11.5 Load more .............................................................................................................. 222

5.12 Alarm ............................................................................................................................... 224

5.13 Log out ............................................................................................................................ 225

5.14 Un-install Web Control ................................................................................................... 225

6 PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ...................................... 226

7 FAQ ...................................................................................................... 227

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APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION ....................................... 234

APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE BACKUP DEVICES ....................................... 236

Appendix B-1 Compatible USB list .......................................................................................... 236

Appendix B-2 Compatible SD Card list ................................................................................... 237

Appendix B-3 Compatible Portable HDD list .......................................................................... 237

Appendix B-4 Compatible USB DVD List ............................................................................... 237

Appendix B-5 Compatible SATA DVD List .............................................................................. 237

Appendix B-6 Compatible SATA HDD List ............................................................................. 238

APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD BURNER LIST ............................. 242

APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST ....................................... 243

APPENDIX E COMPATIBLE SWITCHER ................................................... 244

APPENDIX F COMPATIBLE WIRELESS MOUSE LIST ........................... 245

APPENDIX G EARTHING ......................................................................... 246

APPENDIX H TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR ELEMENTS ...... 252

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing our 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. Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings carefully!

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Important Safeguards and Warnings

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 electric 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!

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1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Overview

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

It adopts embedded Linux OS to maintain reliable operation. It is easy to use and can realize surveillance function after some simple setups. 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 safety 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. It can be easily upgraded to HD system while remain original cable layout. It realizes full local record and playback featuring simple operations.

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.

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Parameter

iDVR5104H-F

iDVR 5108H-F

iDVR 5116H-F

System

Main Processor

High-performance industrial embedded micro controller OS

Embedded LINUX

System Resources

Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-channel playback and network operation simultaneously

 Record & playback function Support each channel real-time record independently, and at the same time it can support 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 to realize central control, and can also connect to PC COM to upgrade system and realize maintenance, and matrix control. Standard Ethernet port can realize network access function.

 PTZ control Support PTZ decoder via coaxial cable.

 Support PTZ decoder via RS485.  Support various decode protocols to allow the PTZ to control the speed dome.

 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.

Slight function differences may be found due to different series.

1.3 Specifications

1.3.1 iDVR51H-F Series

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Interface

User-friendly graphical user interface

Input Devices

USB mouse

Input Method

Arabic number, English character, donation and extension Chinese (optional)

Shortcut Function

Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu, double click USB mouse to switch screen.

Compression Standard

Video Compressio n

H.264

Audio Compressio n

G711A, G711U, PCM

Video monitor

Video Input

4-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VB

P- P,

B75Ω)

8-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VB

P- P,

B75Ω)

16-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VB

P- P,

B75Ω)

Video Output

1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75Ω) composite video signal output. 1-ch VGA output. 1-ch HDMI output. Support TV/VGA/HDMI video output at the same time.

Video Standard

PAL(700TVL, 50f/s)/NTSC(700TVL, 60f/s)

Record Speed

Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and NTSC 1f/s to 30f/s per channel

Video Partition

1/4/8/9 /16 windows

Monitor Touring

Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and schedule auto control.

Resolution (PAL/NTSC)

Real-time monitor 960H 960×576/960×480

All-channel: 960H 960×576/960×480, D1 704×576/704×480, HD1 352×576/352×480, 2CIF 704×288/704×240, CIF 352×288/ 352×240, QCIF 176×144/176×120

Support dual streams: extra stream resolution CIF 352×288/ 352×240， QCIF 176×144/176×120.

Image Quality

6-level image quality (Adjustable)

Privacy mask

Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full screen. Support max 4 zones.

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Image Information

Channel information, time information and privacy mask zone.

TV Adjust

Adjust TV output zone suitable to anamorphic video.

Channel Lock

Cover secret channel with black screen though system is encoding normally. Screen-lock function to prevent unauthorized user seeing secret video.

Channel Information

Channel name, recording status, screen lock status, video loss status and motion detection status are shown on the bottom left of display screen.

Color Configuratio n

Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each channel.

Audio

Audio Input

1-ch 200-2000mv 10KΩ(RCA)

Audio Output

1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(RCA)

Bidirectional Audio

Reuse the first audio input channel. Reuse audio output channel.

Hard disk

Hard Disk

1 built-in SATA port. Support 1 HDD.

Hard Disk Occupation

Audio：PCM 28.8MByte/h Video：56-900MByte/h

Record and playback

Recording Mode

Manual recording, motion detection recording, schedule recording and alarm recording Priority: Manual recording> alarm recording>motion detection recording>schedule recording.

Storage Mode

Support channel record quota setup

Recording Length

1 to 120 minutes single record duration (Default setup is 60 minutes)

Playback Repeat Way

When hard disk is full, system can overwrite previous video file.

Record Search

Various search engines such as time, type and channel.

Playback Mode

Various fast play, slow play speeds, manual frame by frame playback and reverse play mode.

Various File Switch Ways

Can switch to previous or next file or any file in current play list. Can switch to file on other channel of the same time. (If there is a file) Support file continuous play, when a file is end system auto plays the next file in the current channel

Multi-chann el Playback

There is 1/4-channel playback mode. (It may vary due to different series.)

Window Zoom

Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when playback

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Partial Enlargemen t

When in one-window full-screen playback mode, you can select any zone to activate partial enlargement function.

Backup function

Backup Mode HDD backup

Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable disk and etc.)

Support network download and save

Network Function

Network control

View monitor channel remotely.

DVR configuration through client-end and web browser

Upgrade via client or browser to realize remote maintenance.

View alarm information such as external alarm, motion detection and video loss via client.

Support network PTZ lens control

File download backup and playback

Multiple devices share information via corresponding software such as professional surveillance software (PSS)

Duplex transparent COM

Network alarm input and output

Support zero-channel encoding function

Bidirectional audio.

Motion Detection and Alarm

Motion Detection

Zone setup: support 396((PAL 22×18, NTSC 22×15)) detection zones. Various sensitivity levels. Alarm can activate record or external alarm or screen message prompt.

Video Loss

Alarm can activate screen message prompt.

External Alarm

N/A

Manual Alarm Control

N/A

Alarm Input

N/A

Alarm Output

N/A Alarm Relay

N/A

Interface

USB Interface

Two USB 2.0 ports.

Network connection

One RJ45 10M/100M self-adaptable Ethernet port RS485

PTZ control port Support various PTZ control protocols.

RS232

N/A

System Information

Hard Disk Information

Display HDD current status

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Data Stream Statistics

Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode) Log statistics

Backup to 1024 log files. Support various search engines such as time and type.

Version

Display version information: channel amount, alarm input and output amount, system version and release date.

On-line user

Display current on-line user

User Management

User Manageme nt

Multi-lever user management; various management modes Integrated management for local user, serial port user and network user. Configurable user power.

Support user /group and its corresponding rights modification. No limit to the user or group amount.

Password Authenticati on

Password modification Administrator can modify other user’s password.

Account lock strategy Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account lock.

Upgrade

Web browser, client-end and update tool.

Password login protection to guarantee safety

User-friendly interface when login. Provide the following options: Logout /shutdown/ restart.

Right authentication when shut down to make sure only those proper people can turn off DVR

General Parameter

Power

DC 12V

Power Consumptio n

≤15W (With adapter, exclude HDD)

Working Temperatur e

-10℃－＋55℃ Working Humidity

10%－90% Air Pressure

86kpa－106kpa

Dimension

325(W) x242 (D) x55mm(H) （Including feet）

Weight

1.25KG KG(Exclude HDD)

Installation Mode

Desktop installation Parameter

iDVR 5104HE-F

iDVR 5108HE-F

iDVR 5116HE-F

System

Main Processor

High-performance industrial embedded micro controller OS

Embedded LINUX

1.3.2 iDVR51HE-F Series

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System Resources

Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-channel playback and network operation simultaneously

Interface

User-friendly graphical user interface

Input Devices

Front panel, USB mouse, remote control.

Input Method

Arabic number, English character, donation and extension Chinese (optional)

Shortcut Function

Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu, double click USB mouse to switch screen.

Compression Standard

Video Compressio n

H.264

Audio Compressio n

G711A, G711U, PCM

Video monitor

Video Input

4-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VB

P- P,

B75Ω)

8-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VB

P- P,

B75Ω)

16-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VB

P- P,

B75Ω)

Video Output

1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75Ω) composite video signal output. 1-ch VGA output. 1-ch HDMI output. Support TV/VGA/HDMI video output at the same time.

Video Standard

PAL (700TVL, 50f/s)/NTSC (700TVL, 60f/s)

Record Speed

Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and NTSC 1f/s to 30f/s per channel

Video Partition

1/4/8/9 /16 windows

Monitor Touring

Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and schedule auto control.

Resolution (PAL/NTSC)

PAL/NTSC Real-time monitor： 960H 960×576/960×480

Playback： All-channel: 960H 960×576/960×480, D1 704×576/704×480, HD 1352×576/352×480, 2CIF 704×288/704×240, CIF 352×288/ 352×240, QCIF 176×144/176×120

Support dual streams: extra stream resolution CIF 352×288/ 352×240, QCIF 176×144/176×120.

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Image Quality

6-level image quality (Adjustable)

Privacy mask

Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full screen. Support max 4 zones.

Image Information

Channel information, time information and privacy mask zone.

TV Adjust

Adjust TV output zone suitable to anamorphic video.

Channel Lock

Cover secret channel with black screen though system is encoding normally. Screen-lock function to prevent unauthorized user seeing secret video.

Channel Information

Channel name, recording status, screen lock status, video loss status and motion detection status are shown on the bottom left of display screen.

Color Configuratio n

Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each channel.

Audio

Audio Input

4-ch 200-2000mv 10KΩ(RCA)

Audio Output

1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(RCA)

Bidirectional Audio

Reuse the first audio input channel. Reuse audio output channel.

Hard disk

Hard Disk

1 built-in SATA port. Support 1 HDD.

Hard Disk Occupation

Audio：PCM 28.8MByte/h Video：56-900MByte/h

Record and playback

Recording Mode

Manual recording, motion detection recording, schedule recording and alarm recording Priority: Manual recording> alarm recording>motion detection recording>schedule recording.

Storage Mode

Support channel record quota setup

Recording Length

1 to 120 minutes single record duration (Default setup is 60 minutes)

Playback Repeat Way

When hard disk is full, system can overwrite previous video file.

Record Search

Various search engines such as time, type and channel.

Playback Mode

Various fast play, slow play speeds, manual frame by frame playback and reverse play mode.

Various File Switch Ways

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Multi-chann el Playback

There is 1/4-channel playback mode. (It may vary due to different series.)

Window Zoom

Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when playback

Partial Enlargemen t

When in one-window full-screen playback mode, you can select any zone to activate partial enlargement function.

Backup function

Backup Mode HDD backup

Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable disk and etc.)

Support network download and save

Network Function

Network control

View monitor channel remotely.

DVR configuration through client-end and web browser

Upgrade via client or browser to realize remote maintenance.

View alarm information such as external alarm, motion detection and video loss via client.

Support network PTZ lens control

File download backup and playback

Multiple devices share information via corresponding software such as professional surveillance software (PSS)

Duplex transparent COM

Network alarm input and output

Bidirectional audio.

Motion Detection and Alarm

Motion Detection

Zone setup: support 396((PAL 22×18, NTSC 22×15)) detection zones. Various sensitivity levels. Alarm can activate record or external alarm or screen message prompt.

Video Loss

Alarm can activate screen message prompt.

External Alarm

Support record activation function or activate external alarm or screen message in specified period.

Manual Alarm Control

Enable or disable alarm input channel Support analog alarm signal to specific alarm output channel.

Alarm Input

4-ch alarm input （NO/NC ）

8-ch alarm input （NO/NC ）

16-ch alarm input （NO/NC ）

Alarm Output

3-channel relay output.

1-channel relay output. Alarm Relay

30VDC 2A，125VAC 1A (Activation output)

Interface

USB Interface

Two USB 2.0 ports.

Network connection

One RJ45 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptable Ethernet port RS485

PTZ control port Support various PTZ control protocols.

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RS232

N/A

System Information

Hard Disk Information

Display HDD current status

Data Stream Statistics

Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode) Log statistics

Backup to 1024 log files. Support various search engines such as time and type.

Version

Display version information: channel amount, alarm input and output amount, system version and release date.

On-line user

Display current on-line user

User Management

User Manageme nt

Multi-lever user management; various management modes Integrated management for local user, serial port user and network user. Configurable user power.

Support user /group and its corresponding rights modification. No limit to the user or group amount.

Password Authenticati on

Password modification Administrator can modify other user’s password.

Account lock strategy Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account lock.

Upgrade

Web browser, client-end and update tool.

Password login protection to guarantee safety

User-friendly interface when login. Provide the following options: Logout /shutdown/ restart.

Right authentication when shut down to make sure only those proper people can turn off DVR

General Parameter

Power

DC 12V

Power Consumptio n

≤15W (With adapter, exclude HDD)

Working Temperatur e

-10℃－＋55℃ Working Humidity

10%－90% Air Pressure

86kpa－106kpa

Dimension

325(W) x242 (D) x55mm(H) (Including feet)

Weight

1.25KG(Exclude HDD)

Installation Mode

Desktop installation Parameter

iHCVR5104H-F

iHCVR 5108H-F

1.3.3 iHCVR51H-F Series

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System

Main Processor

High-performance industrial embedded micro controller OS

Embedded LINUX

System Resources

Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-channel playback and network operation simultaneously

Interface

User-friendly graphical user interface

Input Devices

USB mouse

Input Method

Arabic number, English character, donation and extension Chinese (optional)

Shortcut Function

Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu, double click USB mouse to switch screen.

Compression Standard

Video Compressio n

H.264

Audio Compressio n

G711A, G711U, PCM

Video monitor

Analog Video Input

4-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VB

P- P,

B75Ω)

8-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VB

P- P,

B75Ω)

Network Video Input

Support analog/digital switch. Max 2-channel IP channel input.

Video Output

1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75Ω) composite video signal output. 1-ch VGA output. 1-ch HDMI output. Support TV/VGA/HDMI video output at the same time.

Video Standard

PAL(700TVL, 50f/s)/NTSC(700TVL, 60f/s)

Record Speed

Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and NTSC 1f/s to 30f/s per channel

Video Partition

1/4/8/9 windows

Monitor Touring

Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and schedule auto control.

Resolution

Real-time monitor 720P 1280×720

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(PAL/NTSC)

All-channel: 720P 1280×720 960H 960×576/960×480, D1 704×576/704×480, HD1 352×576/352×480, 2CIF 704×288/704×240, CIF 352×288/ 352×240, QCIF 176×144/176×120

Support dual streams: extra stream resolution D1 704×576/704×480, CIF 352×288/ 352×240，QCIF 176×144/176×120.

Image Quality

6-level image quality (Adjustable)

Privacy mask

Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full screen. Support max 4 zones.

Image Information

Channel information, time information and privacy mask zone.

TV Adjust

Adjust TV output zone suitable to anamorphic video.

Channel Lock

Cover secret channel with black screen though system is encoding normally. Screen-lock function to prevent unauthorized user seeing secret video.

Channel Information

Channel name, recording status, screen lock status, video loss status and motion detection status are shown on the bottom left of display screen.

Color Configuratio n

Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each channel.

Audio

Audio Input

1-ch 200-2000mv 10KΩ(RCA)

Audio Output

1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(RCA)

Bidirectional Audio

Reuse the first audio input channel. Reuse audio output channel.

Hard disk

Hard Disk

1 built-in SATA port. Support 1 HDD.

One Disk Space

Hard Disk Occupation

Audio：PCM 28.8MByte/h Video：56-900MByte/h

Record and playback

Recording Mode

Manual recording, motion detection recording, schedule recording and alarm recording Priority: Manual recording> alarm recording>motion detection recording>schedule recording.

Storage Mode

Support channel record quota setup

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Recording Length

1 to 120 minutes single record duration (Default setup is 60 minutes)

Playback Repeat Way

When hard disk is full, system can overwrite previous video file.

Record Search

Various search engines such as time, type and channel.

Playback Mode

Various fast play, slow play speeds, manual frame by frame playback and reverse play mode.

Various File Switch Ways

Multi-chann el Playback

There is 1/4-channel playback mode. (It may vary due to different series.)

Window Zoom

Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when playback

Partial Enlargemen t

When in one-window full-screen playback mode, you can select any zone to activate partial enlargement function.

Backup function

Backup Mode HDD backup

Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable disk and etc.)

Support network download and save

Network Function

Network control

View monitor channel remotely.

DVR configuration through client-end and web browser

Upgrade via client or browser to realize remote maintenance.

View alarm information such as external alarm, motion detection and video loss via client.

Support network PTZ lens control

File download backup and playback

Multiple devices share information via corresponding software such as professional surveillance software (PSS)

Duplex transparent COM

Network alarm input and output

Support zero-channel encoding function

Bidirectional audio.

Motion Detection and Alarm

Motion Detection

Zone setup: support 396((PAL 22×18, NTSC 22×15)) detection zones. Various sensitivity levels. Alarm can activate record or external alarm or screen message prompt.

Video Loss

Alarm can activate screen message prompt.

External Alarm

N/A

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Manual Alarm Control

N/A

Alarm Input

N/A

Alarm Output

N/A Alarm Relay

N/A

Interface

USB Interface

Two USB 2.0 ports.

Network connection

One RJ45 10M/100M self-adaptable Ethernet port RS485

PTZ control port Support various PTZ control protocols.

RS232

N/A

System Information

Hard Disk Information

Display HDD current status

Data Stream Statistics

Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode) Log statistics

Backup to 1024 log files. Support various search engines such as time and type.

Version

Display version information: channel amount, alarm input and output amount, system version and release date.

On-line user

Display current on-line user

User Management

User Manageme nt

Multi-lever user management; various management modes Integrated management for local user, serial port user and network user. Configurable user power.

Support user /group and its corresponding rights modification. No limit to the user or group amount.

Password Authenticati on

Password modification Administrator can modify other user’s password.

Account lock strategy Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account lock.

Upgrade

Web browser, client-end and update tool.

Password login protection to guarantee safety

User-friendly interface when login. Provide the following options: Logout /shutdown/ restart.

Right authentication when shut down to make sure only those proper people can turn off DVR

General Parameter

Power

DC 12V

Power Consumptio n

≤15W (With adapter, exclude HDD)

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Working Temperatur e

-10℃－＋55℃ Working Humidity

10%－90% Air Pressure

86kpa－106kpa

Dimension

325(W) x242 (D) x55mm(H) （Including feet）

Weight

1.25KG KG(Exclude HDD)

Installation Mode

Desktop installation Parameter

iHCVR 5104HE-F

iHCVR 5108HE-F

System

Main Processor

High-performance industrial embedded micro controller OS

Embedded LINUX

System Resources

Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-channel playback and network operation simultaneously

Interface

User-friendly graphical user interface

Input Devices

Front panel, USB mouse, remote control.

Input Method

Arabic number, English character, donation and extension Chinese (optional)

Shortcut Function

Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu, double click USB mouse to switch screen.

Compression Standard

Video Compressio n

H.264

Audio Compressio n

G711A, G711U, PCM

Video monitor

Video Input

4-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VB

P- P,

B75Ω)

8-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VB

P- P,

B75Ω)

Network Video Input

Support analog/digital switch. Max 2-channel IP channel input.

Video Output

1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75Ω) composite video signal output. 1-ch VGA output. 1-ch HDMI output. Support TV/VGA/HDMI video output at the same time.

Video Standard

PAL (700TVL, 50f/s)/NTSC (700TVL, 60f/s)

1.3.4 iHCVR51HE-F Series

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Record Speed

Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and NTSC 1f/s to 30f/s per channel

Video Partition

1/4/8/9 /16 windows

Monitor Touring

Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and schedule auto control.

Resolution (PAL/NTSC)

PAL/NTSC Real-time monitor： 720P 1280×720

Playback： All-channel: 720P 1280×720 960H 960×576/960×480, D1 704×576/704×480, HD 1352×576/352×480, 2CIF 704×288/704×240, CIF 352×288/ 352×240, QCIF 176×144/176×120

Support dual streams: extra stream resolution D1 704×576/704×480, CIF 352×288/ 352×240, QCIF 176×144/176×120.

Image Quality

6-level image quality (Adjustable)

Privacy mask

Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full screen. Support max 4 zones.

Image Information

Channel information, time information and privacy mask zone.

TV Adjust

Adjust TV output zone suitable to anamorphic video.

Channel Lock

Cover secret channel with black screen though system is encoding normally. Screen-lock function to prevent unauthorized user seeing secret video.

Channel Information

Channel name, recording status, screen lock status, video loss status and motion detection status are shown on the bottom left of display screen.

Color Configuratio n

Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each channel.

Audio

Audio Input

4-ch 200-2000mv 10KΩ(RCA)

Audio Output

1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(RCA)

Bidirectional Audio

Reuse the first audio input channel. Reuse audio output channel.

Hard Disk

1 built-in SATA port. Support 1 HDD.

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Hard disk One Disk Space

Hard Disk Occupation

Audio：PCM 28.8MByte/h Video：56-900MByte/h

Record and playback

Recording Mode

Manual recording, motion detection recording, schedule recording and alarm recording Priority: Manual recording> alarm recording>motion detection recording>schedule recording.

Storage Mode

Support channel record quota setup

Recording Length

1 to 120 minutes single record duration (Default setup is 60 minutes)

Playback Repeat Way

When hard disk is full, system can overwrite previous video file.

Record Search

Various search engines such as time, type and channel.

Playback Mode

Various fast play, slow play speeds, manual frame by frame playback and reverse play mode.

Various File Switch Ways

Multi-chann el Playback

There is 1/4-channel playback mode. (It may vary due to different series.)

Window Zoom

Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when playback

Partial Enlargemen t

When in one-window full-screen playback mode, you can select any zone to activate partial enlargement function.

Backup function

Backup Mode HDD backup

Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable disk and etc.)

Support network download and save

Network Function

Network control

View monitor channel remotely.

DVR configuration through client-end and web browser

Upgrade via client or browser to realize remote maintenance.

View alarm information such as external alarm, motion detection and video loss via client.

Support network PTZ lens control

File download backup and playback

Multiple devices share information via corresponding software such as professional surveillance software (PSS)

Duplex transparent COM

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Network alarm input and output

Bidirectional audio.

Motion Detection and Alarm

Motion Detection

Zone setup: support 396((PAL 22×18, NTSC 22×15)) detection zones. Various sensitivity levels. Alarm can activate record or external alarm or screen message prompt.

Video Loss

Alarm can activate screen message prompt.

External Alarm

Support record activation function or activate external alarm or screen message in specified period.

Manual Alarm Control

Enable or disable alarm input channel Support analog alarm signal to specific alarm output channel. Alarm Input

4-ch alarm input（NO/NC ）

8-ch alarm input（NO/NC ）

Alarm Output

3-channel relay output.

3-channel relay output. Alarm Relay

30VDC 2A，125VAC 1A (Activation output)

Interface

USB Interface

Two USB 2.0 ports.

Network connection

One RJ45 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptable Ethernet port RS485

PTZ control port Support various PTZ control protocols.

RS232

N/A

System Information

Hard Disk Information

Display HDD current status

Data Stream Statistics

Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode) Log statistics

Backup to 1024 log files. Support various search engines such as time and type.

Version

Display version information: channel amount, alarm input and output amount, system version and release date.

On-line user

Display current on-line user

User Management

User Manageme nt

Multi-lever user management; various management modes Integrated management for local user, serial port user and network user. Configurable user power.

Support user /group and its corresponding rights modification. No limit to the user or group amount.

Password Authenticati on

Password modification Administrator can modify other user’s password.

Account lock strategy Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account lock.

Upgrade

Web browser, client-end and update tool.

Password login protection to guarantee safety

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User-friendly interface when login. Provide the following options: Logout /shutdown/ restart.

Right authentication when shut down to make sure only those proper people can turn off DVR

General Parameter

Power

DC 12V

Power Consumptio n

≤15W (With adapter, exclude HDD)

Working Temperatur e

-10℃－＋55℃ Working Humidity

10%－90% Air Pressure

86kpa－106kpa

Dimension

325(W) x242 (D) x55mm(H) (Including feet)

Weight

1.25KG(Exclude HDD)

Installation Mode

Desktop installation

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Name

Function

HDD status indictor light

The red light becomes on when HDD is abnormal.

Power indicator light

The red light becomes on when the power connection is OK.

Network status indicator light

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

Name

Icon

Function

Power button

Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up or shut down DVR.

Up Down

、

Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up and down.

2 Overview and Controls

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 iDVR51H-F/iHCVR51H-F Series

The front panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1

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

2.1.2 iDVR51XX HE-F/IHCVR51HE-F Series

The front panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2

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

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Increase/decrease numeral.

Assistant function such as PTZ menu.

Left Right

 

Shift current activated control,

When playback, click these buttons to control playback bar..

ESC

Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.

When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.

Enter

ENTER

Confirm current operation

Go to default button

Go to menu

Slow play

Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.

Assistant

One-window monitor mode, click this button to display assistant function: PTZ control and image color.

Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press it for 1.5seconds to delete the previous character before the cursor.

In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction keys to realize setup.

In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English character(small/capitalized) and etc.

Realize other special functions.

USB port

To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.

Network abnormal indication light

Net

Network error occurs or there is no network connection, the light becomes red to alert you.

HDD abnormal indication light

HDD

HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified threshold value, the light becomes red to alert you. IR Receiver

It is to receive the signal from the remote control.

2.2 Rear Panel

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Video input

Video output

Audio output

Audio input

Video VGA output

HDMI port

USB port

Network port

RS485 port

Power socket

Power on-off button

2.2.1 iDVR51XXH-F Series

The iDVR5104H-F rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3

The iDVR5108H-F rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4

The iDVR5116H-F rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-5.

Figure 2-5

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

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GND

Video input

Video output

Video VGA output

HDMI port

USB port

Network port

RS-485 port

Power socket

Alarm input/alarm output

GND port

Audio output

Audio input

Power On/off button

2.2.2 iDVR51XXHE-F Series

Here we take iDVR5108HE-F series rear panel as an example. See Figure 2-6.

Figure 2-6

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

2.2.3 iHCVR51XXH-F Series

The iHCVR5104H-F rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-7.

Figure 2-7

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Icon

Name

Function

VIDEO IN

video in port

Connect to analog camera to input video.

AUDIO OUT

Audio output port

Connect to sound box and etc to output audio signal.

AUDIO IN

Audio input port

Connect to microphone and etc to input audio signal.

VGA

VGA video output port

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

HDMI High definition media

interface

HD video matrix output. Support zero-channel encoding matrix output. Support tour.

6 USB2.0 port

Connect to mouse, USB storage media, USB-burner and etc.

7 Network port

Ethernet port

RS485 （ RS-485 ） communication port

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

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

9 Power input socket

Power port. Input DC 12V.

10 Power switch

Power on/off button.

11 GND

Ground port

The iHCVR5108H-F rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-8.

Figure 2-8

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

2.2.4 iHCVR51XXHE-F Series

The iHCVR5104HE-F series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-9.

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Icon

Name

Function

VIDEO IN

video in port

Connect to analog camera to input video.

AUDIO OUT

Audio output port

Connect to sound box and etc to output audio signal.

AUDIO IN

Audio input port

Connect to microphone and etc to input audio signal.

VGA

VGA video output port

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

HDMI High definition media

interface

HD video matrix output. Support zero-channel encoding matrix output. Support tour.

6 USB2.0 port

Connect to mouse, USB storage media, USB-burner and etc.

7 Network port

Ethernet port

8 A RS485 （ RS-485 ） communication port

RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You can connect to the control devices such

Figure 2-9

The iHCVR5108HE-F series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-10.

Figure 2-10

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

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Icon

Name

Function

as speed dome PTZ.

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

9 Power input socket

Power port. Input DC 12V.

10 Power switch

Power on/off button.

1～4/1～8

Alarm input port 1～ 4/1～8

 There are two groups. The first

group is from port 1 to port 4, the second group is from port 5 to port

8. 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 NVR have the same ground.

GND

Alarm input ground port

NO1～NO3

Alarm output port 1～ 3

 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.

 NC： Normal close alarm output

port.

 C：Alarm output public end.

11 GND

Ground port

When connect the Ethernet port, please use crossover cable to connect the PC and use the straight cable to connect to the switch or router.

2.3 Connection Sample

2.3.1 iDVR51XXH-F Series

Please refer to Figure 2-11 for connection sample. The following figure is based on iDVR5108H-F series product.

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Figure 2-11

2.3.2 iDVR51XXHE-F Series

Please refer to Figure 2-12 for connection sample. The following figure is based on iDVR5108HE-F series product.

Figure 2-12

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2.3.3 iHCVR51XXH-F Series

Please refer to Figure 2-11 for connection sample. The following figure is based on iDVR5108H-F series product.

Figure 2-13

2.3.4 iHCVR51XXHE-F Series

Please refer to Figure 2-12 for connection sample. The following figure is based on iDVR5108HE-F series product.

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Figure 2-14

2.4 Remote Control

The remote control interface is shown as in Figure 2-15. Please note remote control is not our standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory bag.

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Serial Number

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.

5 Next record

In playback mode, playback the next video.

6 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,

Figure 2-15

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click this button to realize normal playback.

In reverse playback click this button to pause playback.

9 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.

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 default 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.

2.5 Mouse Control

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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

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.

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Right click mouse

In real-time monitor mode, pops up shortcut menu: one-window, four-window, nine-window and sixteen-window, Pan/Tilt/Zoom, color setting, search, record, alarm input, alarm output, main menu. Among which, Pan/Tilt/Zoom and color setting applies for current selected channel. If you are in multiple-window mode, system automatically switches to the corresponding channel.

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.

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3 Installation and Connections

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

Shut down the device and then unplug the power cable before you replace the HDD!

This series DVR has 1 HDD (no limitation for capacity). Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher. Usually we do not recommend the HDD for the PC.

 iDVR51H-F/iHCVR51H-F/iHCVR51HE-F adopt Mini 1U case.  iDVR51HE-F series adopts1U case.

All figures listed here for reference only.

3.3.1 Mini 1U

This series DVR has one SATA HDD.

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1 Loosen the screws of the

upper cover and side panel.

○

2 Fix four screws in the HDD

(Turn just three rounds).

○

3 Place the HDD in

accordance with the four holes in the bottom.

○

4 Turn the device upside down

and then turn the screws in firmly.

○

5 Fix the HDD firmly.

○

6 Connect the HDD cable and

power cable.

○

7 Put the cover in accordance

with the clip and then place the upper cover back.

○

8 Secure the screws in the rear

panel and the side panel.

Please note, when you install the HDD, please put the cable connecting the main board and the front panel at the proper position, otherwise it may result in device malfunction.

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1 Loosen the screws of the

upper cover.

○

2 Line up the HDD to the four

holes of the HDD bracket.

○

3 Use four screws to fix HDD.

○

4 Unfasten the HDD power

cable.

○

5 Use the special data cable to

connect the HDD and the SATA port

○

6 Insert the HDD power cable.

Close the chassis and fix the screws to secure firmly.

3.3.2 1U series

This series DVR max has four SATA HDDs. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher.

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 equipments 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 （1.0VB The input video format: BNC（0.8VP-P，75Ω）. The video signal should comply with your national standards. The input video signal shall have high SNR, low distortion; low interference, natural color and suitable lightness.

Guarantee the stability and reliability of the camera signal:

The camera shall be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable, explosive substances and etc. The camera and the DVR should have the same grounding to ensure the normal operation of the camera.

Guarantee stability and reliability of the transmission lineBTTTB

Please use high quality, sound shielded BNC. Please select suitable BNC model according to the transmission distance.

P- P ，

B75Ω.）.

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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 contactBTTTB

The signal line and shielded wire should be fixed firmly and in well connection. Avoid dry joint, lap welding and oxidation.BTTT

3.5.2 Connecting Video Output

Video output includes a TBNC(PAL/NTSC, 1.0VP- P， 75Ω）output, a VGA output and a 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 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

RCA port is adopted for audio input 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). 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.

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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.

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

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.

3.7.1.1 iDVR51HE-F Series

The interface is shown as below. See Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1

Please refer to the following sheet and Figure 3-1 for detailed information.

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NO1 C1， NO2 C2， NO3 C3 NO4 C4

There are four groups of normal open activation output (on/off button)

NO5 C5 NC5

A group of NO/NC activation outuput (on-off signal) Earth cable.

1，2，3，4，5，6， 7，8

ALARM 1 to ALARM 8. The alarm becomes active in low voltage.

1-NO C，2-NO C, 3-NO C

There are three groups of normal open activation output (on/off button).

Earth cable.

3.7.1.2 iHCVR51HE-F Series

The series product interface is shown as in Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-2

You can refer to the following sheet for detailed information

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.

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Model:

JRC-27F

Material of the touch

Silver

Rating （Resistance Load）

Rated switch capacity

30VDC 2A, 125VAC 1A

Maximum switch power

125VA 160W

Maximum switch voltage

250VAC, 220VDC

Maximum switch currency

Insulation

Between touches with same polarity

1000VAC 1minute

Between touches with different polarity

1000VAC 1minute Between touch and winding

1000VAC 1minute

Surge voltage

Between touches with same polarity

1500V (10×160us)

Length of open time

3ms max

Length of close time

3ms max

Longevity Mechanical

50×106 times (3Hz)

Electrical

200×103 times (0.5Hz)

Temperature

-40℃ ~+70℃

Figure 3-3

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

Relay Specification

3.8 RS485

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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.

3.9 Other Interfaces

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

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4 Overview of Navigation and Controls

ALL FUNCTIONS LISTED BELOW FOR REFERENCE ONLY. YOUR PURCHASED PRODUCT MAY NOT SUPPORT ALL THE FUNCTIONS LISTED BELOW.

4.1 Boot up and Shutdown

4.1.1 Boot up

Before the boot up, please make sure:  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.  Always use the stable current, if necessary UPS is a best alternative measure. Please follow the steps listed below to boot up the device.

 Connect the device to the monitor and then connect a mouse.  Connect power cable.  Click the power button at the front or rear panel and then boot up the device. After

device booted up, the system is in multiple-channel display mode by default.

4.1.2 Shutdown

Note

 When you see corresponding dialogue box “System is shutting down…” Do not click

power on-off button directly.  Do not unplug the power cable or click power on-off button to shutdown device

directly when device is running (especially when it is recording.)

There are three ways for you to log out.

a) Main menu (RECOMMENDED) From Main Menu->Shutdown, select shutdown from dropdown list. Click OK button, you can see device shuts down.

b) From power on-off button on the front panel or remote control Press the power on-off button on the DVR front panel or remote control for more than 3 seconds to shutdown the device.

c) From power on-off button on the rear panel.

4.1.3 Auto Resume after Power Failure

The system can automatically backup video and resume previous working status after power failure.

4.1.4 Replace 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.

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

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4.2 Startup Wizard

After device successfully booted up, it goes to startup wizard. Click Cancel/Next button, you can see system goes to login interface.

Tips

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.

Figure 4-1

Click Cancel button or Next Step button, system goes to login interface. See Figure 4-2. System consists of four accounts:

 Username: admin. Password: admin. (administrator, local and network)  Username: 888888. Password: 888888. (administrator, local only)  Username: 666666. Password: 666666(Lower authority user who can only monitor,

playback, backup and etc.)  Username: default. Password: default (hidden user). Hidden user “default” is for

system interior use only and can not be deleted. When there is no login user, hidden

user “default” automatically login. You can set some rights such as monitor for this

user so that you can view some channel view without login.

Figure 4-2

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Note: For security reason, please modify password after you first login.

Within 30 minutes, three times login failure will result in system alarm and five times login failure will result in account lock!

After input corresponding user name and password, you can click OK button. System goes to the startup wizard.  When there are all analog channels, the startup wizard includes general, encode,

schedule, record control and network.  When there is an IP channel, the startup wizard includes general, network, remote

device and schedule.

Click OK button, you can go to General interface. See Figure 4-3. For detailed information, please refer to chapter 4.10.5.1.

Figure 4-3

Click Next button, you can go to network interface. See Figure 4-4. For detailed information, please refer to chapter 4.9.3.

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Figure 4-4

You can see the remote device interface if there is an IP channel.

Click Next button, you can go to remote device interface. See Figure 4-5 For detailed information, please refer to chapter 4.10.1.1.

Figure 4-5

Click Next button, you can go to Schedule interface. See Figure 4-6. For detailed information, please refer to chapter 4.10.4.1.1.

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Figure 4-6

Click Finish button, system pops up a dialogue box. Click the OK button, the startup wizard is complete. See Figure 4-7.

Figure 4-7

4.3 Preview

4.3.1 Preview

After device booted up, the system is in multiple-channel display mode. See Figure 4-8.Please note the displayed window amount may vary. The following figure is for reference only. Please refer to chapter 1.3 Specifications for the window-amount your product supported.

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Recording status: Current channel is recording now.

Video loss: Video loss occurred in current channel.

Motion detection: Motion detect occurred in current channel.

Camera lock: Current channel is in monitor lock status.

Move your cursor to the right margin of the widnow, you can see this icon. Click it to save it to favorites or display face detected list.

Figure 4-8

If you want to change system date and time, you can 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) Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

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.

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1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 6 7

 Use mouse middle button to control window split: You can use mouse middle

button to switch window split amount.

4.3.2 Preview Control Interface

Move you mouse to the top centre of the video of current channel, you can see system pops up the preview control interface. See Figure 4-9 and Figure 4-10. If your mouse stays in this area for more than 6 seconds and has no operation, the control bar automatically hides.

Figure 4-9 Analog Channel

Figure 4-10 Digital Channel

1) Realtime 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 real-time playback time. System may pop up a dialogue box if there is no such record in current channel.

2) Digital zoom It is to zoom in specified zone of current channel. It supports zoom in function of multiple-channel.

Click button , the button is shown as . There are two ways for you to zoom in.

 Drag the mouse to select a zone, you can view an interface show as Figure 4-11.

 Put the middle button at the centre of the zone you want to zoom in, and move the

mouse, you can view an interface shown as in Figure 4-12.

Figure 4-11

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Figure 4-12

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

3) Manual record function It is to backup the video of current channel to the USB device. System can not 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) 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 4.8.1) to view.

5) 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 or the max-size window of the 8-window mode.

6) Bidirectional talk (For digital channel 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 .

7) Remote device (For digital channel only) Shortcut menu. Click it to go to the remote device interface to add/delete remote device or view its corresponding information. Please refer to chapter 4.10.1.1 for detailed information.

4.3.3 Right Click Menu

After you logged in the device, right click mouse, you can see the short cut menu. Please see Figure 4-13.

 Window split mode: You can select window amount and then select channels.  PTZ: Click it to go to PTZ interface.

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 Auto focus: It is to set auto focus function. Please make sure the camera supports

this function.

 Color setting: Set video corresponding information.  Search: Click it to go to Search interface to search and playback a record file.  Record control: Enable/disable record channel.  Face search: Display face record list, view face recognition record.  Remote device: Add/delete remote device.  Main menu: Go to system main menu interface.

Tips:

Right click mouse to go back to the previous interface.

Figure 4-13

4.3.4 Window Split

Here you can select window split mode such as 1/4/8/9-window.

4.4 PTZ

Note: Before you control the PTZ, please make sure the PTZ decoder and the DVR network connection is OK and the corresponding settings are right.

4.4.1 PTZ Settings

Cable Connection

Please follow the procedures below to go on cable connection

 Connect the dome RS485 port to DVR RS485 port.  Connect dome video output cable to DVR video input port.  Connect power adapter to the dome.

In the main menu, from Setting->System->PTZ, you can see an interface is shown as in Figure 4-14. Here you can set the following items:

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 Channel: Select the current camera channel.  PTZ type: There are two types: local/remote. Please select local mode if you are

connect RS485 cable to connect to the Speed dome (PTZ). Please select remote

mode if you are connecting to the network PTZ camera.  Control mode: You can select control mode from the dropdown list. There are two

options: Serial/HDCVI. For HDCVI series product, please select HDCVI. The control

signal is sent to the PTZ via the coaxial cable. For the serial mode, the control signal

is sent to the PTZ via the RS485 port.  Protocol: Select corresponding PTZ protocol such as PELCOD. For HDCVI series

product, please select HDCVI.

 Address: Default address is 1.  Baud rate: Select corresponding baud rate. Default value is 9600.  Data bit: Select corresponding data bits. Default value is 8.  Stop bit: Select corresponding stop bits. Default value is 1.  Parity: There are three options: odd/even/none. Default setup is none.

Figure 4-14

If you are connecting to network PTZ, the PTZ type shall be remote. See Figure 4-15.

Figure 4-15

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4.4.2 PTZ Control

After completing all the setting please click save button. Right click mouse (click “Fn” Button in the front panel or click “Fn” key in the remote control). The interface is shown

as in Figure 4-16. Please note you can only go to the PTZ control interface when you are in 1-window display mode.

Figure 4-16

The PTZ setup is shown as in See Figure 4-17. Please note the commend name is grey once device does not support this function. The PTZ operation is only valid in one-window mode.

Here you can control PTZ direction, speed, zoom, focus, iris, preset, tour, scan, pattern aux function, light and wiper, rotation and etc. Speed is to control PTZ movement speed. The value ranges from 1 to 8.The speed 8 is faster than speed 1. You can use the remote control to click the small keyboard to set.

You can click and of the zoom, focus and iris to zoom in/out, definition and brightness.

The PTZ rotation supports 8 directions. If you are using direction buttons on the front panel, there are only four directions: up/down/left/right.

Figure 4-17

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Name

Function key

function

Shortcut key

Function key

function

Shortcut key

Zoom

Near

Far



Focus

Near

│

Far

►│

Iris close



Open



Icon

Function

Icon

Function

Preset

Flip

Tour

Reset

In the middle of the eight direction arrows, there is a 3D intelligent positioning key. See Figure 4-18. Please make sure your protocol supports this function and you need to use mouse to control. Click this key, system goes back to the single screen mode. Drag the mouse in the screen to adjust section size. The dragged zone supports 4X to 16X speeds. It can realize PTZ automatically. The smaller zone you dragged, the higher the speed.

Figure 4-18

In Figure 4-17, click to open the menu, you can set preset, tour, pattern, scan and etc. See Figure 4-19.

Figure 4-19 Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information. Please note the above interface may vary due to different protocols. The button is grey and can not be selected once the current function is null. Right click mouse or click the ESC button at the front panel to go back to the Figure 4-17.

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Pattern

Aux

Scan

Aux on-off button

Rotate

Go to menu

4.4.2.1 PTZ Function Setup

Click , you can go to the following interface to set preset, tour, pattern, and scan. See Figure 4-20.

Figure 4-20

Preset Setup

In Figure 4-20, click preset button and use eight direction arrows to adjust camera to the proper position. The interface is shown as in Figure 4-21. Click Set button and then input preset number. Click Set button to save current preset.

Figure 4-21

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Tour Setup

In Figure 4-20, click tour button. Input tour value and preset No. Click Add preset button to add current preset to the tour. See Figure 4-22.

Tips

Repeat the above steps to add more presets to the tour. Click Del preset button to remove it from the tour. Please note some protocols do not support delete preset function.

Figure 4-22

Pattern Setup

In Figure 4-20, click Pattern button and input pattern number. Click Begin button to start direction operation. Or you can go back to Figure 4-17 to operate zoom/focus/iris/direction operation. In Figure 4-20, click End button.

Figure 4-23

Scan Setup

In Figure 4-20, click Scan button. Use direction buttons to set camera left limit and then click Left button. Use direction buttons to set camera right limit and then click Right button. Now the scan

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setup process is complete.

Figure 4-24

4.4.2.2 Call PTZ Function

Call Preset

In Figure 4-19, input preset value and then click to call a preset. Click again to stop call.

Call Pattern

In Figure 4-19, input pattern value and then click to call a pattern. Click again to stop call.

Call Tour

In Figure 4-19, input tour value and then click to call a tour. Click again to stop call.

Call Scan

In Figure 4-19, input Scan value and then click to call a tour. Click again to stop call.

Rotate

In Figure 4-19, click to enable the camera to rotate. System supports preset, tour, pattern, scan, rotate, light and etc function.

Note:

 Preset, tour and pattern all need the value to be the control parameters. You can

define it as you require.

 You need to refer to your camera user’s manual for Aux definition. In some cases, it

can be used for special process.

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Aux

Click , system goes to the following interface. The options here are defined by the protocol. The aux number is corresponding to the aux on-off button of the decoder. See

Figure 4-25.

Figure 4-25

4.4.3 Auto Focus

It is to set auto focus function. Please make sure the camera supports this function.

4.4.4 Color

Here you can set hue, brightness, contrast, saturation, gain, white level, color mode and etc. See Figure 4-26.

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Item

Note

Period

There are two periods in one day. You can set different sharpness, brightness, and contrast setup for different periods.

Effective Time

Check the box here to enable this function and then set period time.

Sharpness

The value here is to adjust the edge of the video. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The larger the value is, the clear the edge is and vice versa. Please note there is noise if the value here is too high. The default value is 50 and the recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.

Brightness

It is to adjust monitor window bright. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50.

The larger the number, the bright the video is. When you input the value here, the bright section and the dark section of the video will be adjusted accordingly. You can use this function when the whole video is too dark or

Figure 4-26

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

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Item

Note

too bright. Please note the video may become hazy if the value is too high. The recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.

Contrast

It is to adjust monitor window contrast. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50.

The larger the number, the higher the contrast is. You can use this function when the whole video bright is OK but the contrast is not proper. Please note the video may become hazy if the value is too low. If this value is too high, the dark section may lack brightness while the bright section may over exposure .The recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.

Saturation

It is to adjust monitor window saturation. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50.

The larger the number, the strong the color is. This value has no effect on the general brightness of the whole video. The video color may become too strong if the value is too high. For the grey part of the video, the distortion may occur if the white balance is not accurate. Please note the video may not be attractive if the value is too low. The recommended value ranges from 40 to

60.

Gain

The gain adjust is to set the gain value. The default value may vary due to different device models. The smaller the value, the low the noise. But the brightness is also too low in the dark environments. It can enhance the video brightness if the value is high. But the video noise may become too clear.

Color mode

It includes several modes such as standard, color, bright, gentle. Select a color mode, the sharpness, brightness, contrast and etc can automatically switch to corresponding setup. EQ (Image equalization)

Click reset button, you can restore saturation value to the default setup.

Position

It is to adjust image left/right position.

Customized

Click it to set customized setup.

4.4.5 Search

Please refer to chapter 4.8.1 for detailed information.

4.4.6 Record Control

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Please refer to chapter 4.10.4.3.1 for detailed information.

4.4.7 Remote Device

Please refer to chapter 4.10.1.1 for detailed information.

4.4.8 Manual Record

Please refer to chapter 4.4.8 for detailed information.

4.4.9 Alarm Output

Please refer to chapter 4.10.3.5 for detailed information.

4.4.10 Main Menu

Please refer to chapter 4.7 for detailed information.

4.5 Navigation Bar

You need to go to the Main menu->Setting->System->General to enable navigation bar function; otherwise you can not see the following interface. The navigation bar is shown as below. See Figure 4-27.

Figure 4-27

4.5.1 Main Menu

Click button to go to the main menu interface.

4.5.2 Output Screen

Select corresponding window-split mode and output channels.

4.5.3 Favorites

Click , system pops up the favorites schemes. Click one item, you can view saved favorite channel split mode and channel number. See Figure 4-28.

Please note, right now the favorite scheme name after the window split mode.

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Figure 4-28

4.5.4 Tour

Click button to enable tour, the icon becomes , you can see the tour is in process.

4.5.5 PTZ

Click , system goes to the PTZ control interface. Please refer to chapter 4.4.

4.5.6 Color

Click button , system goes to the color interface. Please refer to chapter 4.4.4.

4.5.7 Search

Click button , system goes to search interface. Please refer to chapter 4.8.1

4.5.8 Alarm Status

Click button , system goes to alarm status interface. It is to view device status and channel status. Please refer to chapter 4.9.2.

4.5.9 Channel Info

Click button , system goes to the channel information setup interface. It is to view information of the corresponding channel. See Figure 4-29.

Figure 4-29

4.5.10 Remote Device

Click , system goes to an interface for you to view remote device information. Please

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refer to chapter 4.10.1.1.

4.5.11 Network

Click , system goes to the network interface. It is to set network IP address, default gateway and etc. Please refer to chapter 4.10.2.

4.5.12 USB Manager

Click ， system goes to the USB Manager interface. It is to view USB information, backup and update. Please refer to chapter 4.8.2, chapter 4.9.4, chapter 4.10.5.7, and

chapter 4.10.5.9 for detailed information.

4.6 USB Device Auto Pop-up

After you inserted the USB device, system can auto detect it and pop up the following dialogue box. It allows you to conveniently backup file, log, configuration or update system. See Figure 4-30. Please refer to chapter 4.8.2, chapter 4.9.4, chapter 4.10.5.7, and chapter 4.10.5.9 for detailed information.

Figure 4-30

4.7 Main Menu

The main menu interface is shown as below. See Figure 4-31.

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Main Menu

The 1st Menu

The 2nd Menu

Note

Operation

Record search and playback.

Face Search

It is to display human face record file and view face recognition record.

Backup

Detect, backup, format, stop operation.

Shutdown

Logout menu user, shutdown device, reboot system.

Info

System

HDD

All HDDs information, SATA port status.

Record

Record start time and end time information.

BPS

Wave image to display current bit stream and resolution of each channel.

Version

Display system hardware feature, software version, release date and etc.

Event

Display device status, channel status and corresponding information.

Network Online User

View online user information

Network Load

Device network adapter flow statistics, display network port corresponding information.

Network Test

Test target address, set network sniffer backup.

Log

Search or backup system important event log.

Figure 4-31

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

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Main Menu

The 1st Menu

The 2nd Menu

Note

Setting

Camera

Remote Device

Search and add remote device to the corresponding channel.

Camera

Set camera saturation, brightness, contrast and etc.

Encode

Set video bit stream, image bit stream, video overlay and etc.

Channel Name

Change remote channel name. Channel Type

Change channel type.

Network

TCP/IP

Set IP address, default gateway and etc.

Port

Set user connection amount, TCP, UDP, HTTP, RTSP port.

WIFI

Set WIFI parameters.

Set 3G parameters.

PPPoE

Set PPPoE parameters.

DDNS

Set DDNS parameters.

IP Filter

Set blacklist/whitelist.

Set email parameters.

FTP

Set FTP parameters.

UPnP

Set UPnP parameters and port mapping list.

SNMP

Set SNMP parameters.

Multicast

Set multicast IP address and port.

Alarm centre

Set alarm centre parameters.

Auto Register

Set auto register server IP and port.

P2P

Set scan QR code function.

Event

Video Detect

Set motion detect, tampering, video loss, video diagnosis parameters.

Alarm

Set local alarm and network alarm parameters.

Abnormality

Set alarm output, screen message, alarm upload and etc once an abnormal event occurs.

Alarm Output

Set alarm output channel and mode.

Storage

Schedule

Set record and snapshot schedule.

HDD Manage

HDD management.

Record

Set record channel mode and schedule snap function.

HDD Detect

Set HDD status, view detected information.

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Main Menu

The 1st Menu

The 2nd Menu

Note

System

Device setup, date setup, holiday setup.

Display

Menu display, TV adjust, tour and zero-channel encode.

PTZ

Set the communication protocol, baud rate bit and etc with the PTZ device.

ATM/POS

Set COM and network overlay mode and sniffer setup.

Voice

File management and audio broadcast setup.

Account

Maintain user group and user account.

Auto Maintain

Set auto maintain items.

Import/Export

Import/export device configuration.

Default

Select some or all items to factory default setup.

Upgrade

Upgrade device via USB device.

4.8 Operation

4.8.1 Search

Click search button in the main menu, search interface is shown as below. See Figure 4-32. Usually there are three file types:

 R: Regular recording file.  A: External alarm recording file.  M: Motion detection recording file

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Function

Display window

 Here is to display the searched picture or file.  Support 1/4/9/16-window playback.  The 4-channel series product max support 4-channel playback.  The 8-channel series product max support 8-channel playback,  The `6-channel series product max support 16-channel playback,

Search type

 Here you can select to search the picture or the recorded file.  You can select to play from the read-write HDD, from peripheral device or from

redundancy HDD.

 Before you select to play from the peripheral device, please connect the

corresponding peripheral device. You can view all record files of the root directory of the peripheral device. Click the Browse button; you can select the file you want to play.

Important  Redundancy HDD does not support picture backup function, but it

supports picture playback function. You can select to play from redundancy HDD if there are pictures on the redundancy HDD.

Calendar

 The blue highlighted date means there is picture or file. Otherwise, there is no

picture or file.

 In any play mode, click the date you want to see, you can see the

corresponding record file trace in the time bar.

Playback

 Playback mode：1/4/9/16. (It may vary due to different series.)

Figure 4-32

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mode and channel selection pane.

 In 1-window playback mode: you can select 1-16 channels.  In 4-window playback mode: you can select 4 channels according to your

requirement.

 In 9-window playback mode, you can switch between 1-8 and 9-16 channels.  In 16-window playback mode, you can switch between1-16 and 17-32

channels.  The time bar will change once you modify the playback mode or the channel option.

Card number search

The card number search interface is shown as below. Here you can view card number/field setup bar. You cam implement advanced search.

Mark file list button

Click it to go to mark file list interface. You can view all mark information of current channel by time. Please refer to chapter 4.8.1.3 for detailed information. Please note only the product of this icon supports mark function.

File list switch button

 Double click it, you can view the picture/record file list of current day.  The file list is to display the first channel of the record file.  The system can display max 128 files in one time. Use the │and │ or the

mouse to view the file. Select one item, and then double click the mouse or click the ENTER button to playback.

 You can input the period in the following interface to begin accurate search.  File type：R—regular record； A—external alarm record；M—Motion detect

record.

 Lock file. Click the file you want to lock and click the button to lock. The

file you locked will not be overwritten.

 Search locked file: Click the button to view the locked file.

Playback control pane.

►/

Play/Pause There are three ways for you to begin playback.

 The play button  Double click the valid period of the time bar.  Double click the item in the file list.

In slow play mode, click it to switch between play/pause.

■

Stop



Backward play In normal play mode, left click the button, the file begins backward play. Click it again to pause current play. In backward play mode, click ►/ to restore normal play.

│/ │

In playback mode, click it to play the next or the previous section. You can click continuously when you are watching the files from the same channel.

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In normal play mode, when you pause current play, you can click │ and │ to begin frame by frame playback.

In frame by frame playback mode, click ►/ to restore normal playback.

►

Slow play In playback mode, click it to realize various slow play modes such as slow play 1, slow play 2, and etc.



Fast forward In playback mode, click to realize various fast play modes such as fast play 1,fast play 2 and etc.

Note: The actual play speed has relationship with the software version.

Smart search

The volume of the playback

Click the snapshot button in the full-screen mode, the system can snapshot 1 picture. System supports custom snap picture saved path. Please connect the peripheral device first, click snap button on the full-screen mode, you can select or create path. Click Start button, the snapshot picture can be saved to the specified path.

Mark button. Please note this function is for some series product only. Please make sure there is a mark button in the playback control pane. You can refer to chapter 4.8.1.3 for detailed information.

Time bar

 It is to display the record type and its period in current search criteria.

 In 4-window playback mode, there are corresponding four time bars. In other

playback mode, there is only one time bar.

 Use the mouse to click one point of the color zone in the time bar, system

begins playback.  The time bar is beginning with 0 o'clock when you are setting the configuration. The time bar zooms in the period of the current playback time when you are playing the file.

 The green color stands for the regular record file. The red color stands for the

external alarm record file. The yellow stands for the motion detect record file.

Time bar unit

●The option includes: 24H, 12H, 1H and 30M. The smaller the unit, the larger the zoom rate. You can accurately set the time in the time bar to playback the record.

 The time bar is beginning with 0 o'clock when you are setting the configuration. The time bar zooms in the period of the current playback time when you are playing the file.

Backup

 Select the file(s) you want to backup from the file list. You can check from the

list. Then click the backup button, now you can see the backup menu. System

supports customized path setup. After select or create new folder, click the

Start button to begin the backup operation. The record file(s) will be saved in

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the specified folder.  Check the file again you can cancel current selection. System max supports to

display 32 files from one channel.

 After you clip on record file, click Backup button you can save it.  For one device, if there is a backup in process, you can not start a new backup

operation.

Clip

 It is to edit the file.

●Please play the file you want to edit and then click this button when you want to edit. You can see the corresponding slide bars in the time bar of the corresponding channel. You can adjust the slide bar or input the accurate time to set the file end time.  After you set, you can click Clip button again to edit the second period. You can

see the slide bar restore its previous position.

 Click Backup button after clip, you can save current contents in a new file.  You can clip for one channel or multiple-channel. The multiple-channel click

operation is similar with the one-channel operation. Please note:

 System max supports 1024 files backup at the same time.  You can not operate clip operation if there is any file has been checked in

the file list.

Record type

In any play mode, the time bar will change once you modify the search type.

Other Functions

Smart search

 When system is playing, you can select a zone in the window to begin smart

search. Click the motion detect button to begin play.  Once the motion detect play has begun, click button again will terminate

current motion detect file play.

 There is no motion detect zone by default.  If you select to play other file in the file list, system switches to motion detect

play of other file.  During the motion detect play process, you can not implement operations such

as change time bar, begin backward playback or frame by frame playback.  Please refer to chapter 4.8.1.1 Smart Search for detailed operation.

Other channel synchroni zation switch to play when playback

When playing the file, click the number button, system can switch to the same period of the corresponding channel to play.

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Digital zoom

When the system is in full-screen playback mode, left click the mouse in the screen. Drag your mouse in the screen to select a section and then left click mouse to realize digital zoom. You can right click mouse to exit.

Manually switch channel when playback

During the file playback process, you can switch to other channel via the dropdown list or rolling the mouse. This function is null if there is no record file or system is in smart search process.

4.8.1.1 Smart Search

During the multiple-channel playback mode, double click one channel and then click the

button, system begins smart search. System supports 396(22*18 PAL) and 330(22*15 NTSC) zones. Please left click mouse to select smart search zones. See Figure 4-33.

Figure 4-33

Click the , you can go to the smart search playback. Click it again, system stops smart search playback.

Important  System does not support motion detect zone setup during the full-screen

mode.

 During the multiple-channel playback, system stops playback of rest channels

if you implement one-channel smart search.

4.8.1.2 Accurate playback by time

Select records from one day, click the list, you can go to the file list interface. You can input time at the top right corner to search records by time. See image on the left side of

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the Figure 4-34 For example, input time 11:00.00 and then click Search button , you can view all the record files after 11:00.00 (The records includes current time.). See

image on the right side of the Figure 4-34 Double click a file name to playback.

Note

 After you searched files, system implement accurate playback once you click Play

for the first time.

 System does not support accurate playback for picture.  System supports synchronization playback and non-synchronous playback. The

synchronization playback supports all channels and non-synchronous playback only supports accurately playback of current select channel.

Figure 4-34

4.8.1.3 Mark Playback

Please make sure your purchased device support this function. You can use this function only if you can see the mark playback icon on the Search interface (Figure 4-32).

When you are playback record, you can mark the record when there is important information. After playback, you can use time or the mark key words to search corresponding record and then play. It is very easy for you to get the important video information.  Add Mark When system is playback, click Mark button , you can go to the following interface. See Figure 4-35.

Figure 4-35

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 Playback Mark

During 1-window playback mode, click mark file list button in Figure 4-32, you can go to mark file list interface. Double click one mark file, you can begin playback from the mark

time.

 Play before mark time Here you can set to begin playback from previous N seconds of the mark time.

Note

Usually, system can playbacks previous N seconds record if there is such kind of record file. Otherwise, system playbacks from the previous X seconds when there is such as kind of record.

 Mark Manager

Click the mark manager button on the Search interface (Figure 4-32); you can go to Mark Manager interface. See Figure 4-36. System can manage all the record mark

information of current channel by default. You can view all mark information of current channel by time.

Figure 4-36

 Modify Double click one mark information item, you can see system pops up a dialogue box for you to change mark information. You can only change mark name here.  Delete Here you can check the mark information item you want to delete and then click Delete button, you can remove one mark item. .

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Name

Function

List pane

Display face detect file list. Click export button, you can export file to the usb device. See Figure 4-38.

Playback pane

Display searched record or image. Double click to begin full-screen play.

Search pane

Set seach date and period of the image or record. Click Search button, you can view the corresponding file list on the list pane.

 After you go to the mark management interface, system needs to pause current

playback. System resume playback after you exit mark management interface.

 If the mark file you want to playback has been removed, system begin playbacking

from the first file in the list.

4.8.2 Face Search

The face search interface is shown as below. See Figure 4-37.

Figure 4-37

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed informaiton.

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Figure 4-38

4.8.3 Backup

DVR support CD-RW, DVD burner, USB device backup, network download and eSATA. Here we introduce USB, eSATA backup. You can refer to Chapter 7 Web Client Operation for network download backup operation.

Click backup button, you can see an interface is shown as in Figure 4-39. Here is for you to view devices information. You can view backup device name and its total space and free space. The device includes CD-RW, DVD burner, USB device, flash disk, eSATA backup.

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Figure 4-39

Select backup device and then set channel, file start time and end time. Click add button, system begins search. All matched files are listed below. System automatically calculates the capacity needed and remained. See Figure 4-40.

Figure 4-40

System only backup files with a √ before channel name. You can use Fn or cancel button to delete √ after file serial number.

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Click Start button, system begins copy. At the same time, the backup button becomes stop button. You can view the remaining time and process bar at the left bottom. See Figure 4-41.

Figure 4-41

When the system completes backup, you can see a dialogue box prompting successful backup.

 File format: Click the file format; you can see there are two options: DAV/ASF. The file name format usually is: Channel number+Record type+Time. In the file name, the YDM format is Y+M+D+H+M+S. File extension name is .dav.

Tips:

During backup process, you can click ESC to exit current interface for other operation. The system will not terminate backup process.

Note:

When you click stop button during the burning process, the stop function becomes activated immediately. For example, if there are ten files, when you click stop system just backup five files, system only save the previous 5 files in the device (But you can view ten file names).

4.8.4 Shut Down

In Figure 4-31, select Shut Down, you can go to the following interface. See Figure 4-42. There are three options: Shutdown/logout/reboot. See Figure 4-42. For the user who does not have the shut down right, please input corresponding password to shut down.

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4.9 Information

Figure 4-42

4.9.1 System Info

Here is for you to view system information. There are total four items: HDD (hard disk information), record, BPS (data stream statistics), version. See Figure 4-43.

Figure 4-43

4.9.1.1 HDD Information

Here is to list hard disk type, total space, free space, video start time and status. See

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Figure 4-44.  SATA: 1 here means system max supports 1 HDD. ○ means current HDD is normal. X

means there is error. - means there is no HDD. If disk is damaged, system shows as “?”. Please remove the broken hard disk before you add a new one.

 SN: You can view the HDD amount the device connected to. ﹡ means the second

HDD is current working HDD.

 Type: The corresponding HDD properties.  Total space: The HDD total capacity.  Free space: The HDD free capacity.  Status: HDD can work properly or not.  SMART: Display HDD information. See Figure 4-45.

Figure 4-44

Double click one HDD information; you can see the HDD SMART information. See Figure 4-45.

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Figure 4-45

4.9.1.2 Record Info

It is to view record start time and end time. See Figure 4-46.

Figure 4-46

4.9.1.3 BPS

Here is for you to view current video data stream (KB/s) and occupied hard disk storage

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(MB/h). See Figure 4-47.

Figure 4-47

4.9.1.4 Version

Here is for you to view some version information such as version number, built date, serial number and etc. See Figure 4-48.

Figure 4-48

4.9.2 Event

It is to display device status and channel status. See Figure 4-49.

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Figure 4-49

4.9.3 Network

4.9.3.1 Online Users

Here is for you to manage online users. See Figure 4-50. You can disconnect one user or block one user if you have proper system right. Max disconnection setup is 65535 seconds. System detects there is any newly added or deleted user in each five seconds and refresh the list automatically.

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Figure 4-50

4.9.3.2 Network Load

Network load is shown as in Figure 4-51. Here you can view the follow statistics of the device network adapter. Here you can view information of all connected network adapters. The connection status is shown as offline if connection is disconnected. Click one network adapter, you can view the flow statistics such as send rate and receive rate at the top panel.

Figure 4-51

4.9.3.3 Network Test

Network test interface is shown as in Figure 4-52.

 Destination IP: Please input valid IPV4 address or domain name.  Test: Click it to test the connection with the destination IP address. The test results

can display average delay and packet loss rate and you can also view the network status as OK, bad, no connection and etc.

 Network Sniffer backup: Please insert USB2.0 device and click the Refresh button,

you can view the device on the following column. You can use the dropdown list to select peripheral device. Click Browse button to select the snap path. The steps here are same as preview backup operation.

You can view all connected network adapter names (including Ethernet, PPPoE, WIFI,

and 3G), you can click the button on the right panel to begin Sniffer. Click the grey stop button to stop. Please note system can not Sniffer several network adapters at the

same time.

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After Sniffer began, you can exit to implement corresponding network operation such as

login WEB, monitor. Please go back to Sniffer interface to click stop Sniffer. System can save the packets to the specified path. The file is named after “Network adapter

name+time”. You can use software such as Wireshark to open the packets on the PC for the professional engineer to solve complicated problems.

Figure 4-52

4.9.4 Log

Here is for you to view system log file. System lists the following information. See Figure 4-53. Log types include system operation, configuration operation, data management, alarm event, record operation, account manager, log clear, file operation and etc. It optimized reboot log. There are only three types: normal reboot, abnormal reboot and protection reboot. 0x02、0x03、0x04 is included in the protection reboot type.  Start time/end time: Pleased select start time and end time, then click search button.

You can view the log files in a list. System max displays 100 logs in one page. It can max save 1024 log files. Please use page up/down button on the interface or the front panel to view more.

 Backup: Please select a folder you want to save; you can click the backup button to

save the log files. After the backup, you can see there is a folder named Log_time on the backup path. Double click the folder, you can see the log file

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 Details: Click the Details button or double click the log item, you can view the detailed

information. See Figure 4-54. Here you can use rolling bar to view information, or you can use Page up/Page down to view other log information.

Figure 4-53

Select an item on the list and then click the Details button or double click the log item, you can view the detailed information such as log time, log type, log user, IP address and etc. See Figure 4-54.

Figure 4-54

4.10 Setting

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4.10.1 Camera

Note

You can see this interface after you set IP channel in chapter 4.10.1.3.5. System supports ONVIF standard protocol.

4.10.1.1 Remote Device (For digital channel only)

4.10.1.1.1 Remote Device

In the main menu, from Camera ->Remote, you can go to an interface shown as in Figure 4-55. Here you can add/delete remote device and view its corresponding information.  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.

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

Support Batch add.

You can see the corresponding dialogue box if all digital-channel has connected to the front-end. System can not add new device if the device you want to add has the same IP and TCP port as the device in the list.

 Show filter: You can use it to display the specified devices from the added device.

 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.

 Status: means connection is OK and means connection failed.  Delete；Select a device on the Added device list, click Delete button, system

disconnect device first and then remove its name from the list.

 Manual add: Click it to add the IPC manually. The port number is 37777. The default

user name is admin and password is admin.

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Figure 4-55

Click the Manual Add button; you can go to the following interface. See Figure 4-56. Channel number：The dropdown list here displays unconnected channel number. You can go to Figure 4-55 to set remote channel connection.

Please 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 can not add two or more devices in the Manual Add interface (Figure 4-56). Click

OＫbutton, system connects to the corresponding front-end device of current channel on the interface.

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Figure 4-56

4.10.1.1.2 Channel Status

Here you can view the IPC status of the corresponding channel such as motion detect, video loss, tampering, alarm and etc. See Figure 4-57.

 IPC status: : Front-end does not support. : Front-end supports. :

There is alarm event from current front-end.

 Connection status: : Connection succeeded. : Connection failed.  Refresh: Click it to get latest front-end channel status.

Figure 4-57

4.10.1.1.3 Firmware

It is to view channel, IP address, manufacturer, type, system version, SN, video input, audio input, and etc. See Figure 4-58.

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Figure 4-58

4.10.1.2 Camera

For analog channel, the camera interface is shown as in Figure 4-59. For digital channel, the camera interface is shown as in Figure 4-60.

 Channel: Select a channel from the dropdown list.  Saturation: It is to adjust monitor window saturation. The value ranges from 0 to 100.

The default value is 50. The larger the number, the strong the color is. This value has no effect on the general brightness of the whole video. The video color may become too strong if the value is too high. For the grey part of the video, the distortion may occur if the white balance is not accurate. Please note the video may not be attractive if the value is too low. The recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.

 Brightness: It is to adjust monitor window bright. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The

default value is 50. The larger the number is, the bright the video is. When you input the value here, the bright section and the dark section of the video will be adjusted accordingly. You can use this function when the whole video is too dark or too bright. Please note the video may become hazy if the value is too high. The recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.

 Contrast: It is to adjust monitor window contrast. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The

default value is 50. The larger the number is, the higher the contrast is. You can use this function when the whole video bright is OK but the contrast is not proper. Please note the video may become hazy if the value is too low. If this value is too high, the dark section may lack brightness while the bright section may over exposure .The recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.

 Sharpness: The value here is to adjust the edge of the video. The value ranges from 0

to 100. The larger the value is, the clear the edge is and vice versa. Please note there

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is noise if the value here is too high. The default value is 50 and the recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.

 Mirror: It is to switch video up and bottom limit. This function is disabled by default.  Flip: It is to switch video left and right limit. This function is disabled by default.  BLC:It includes several options: BLC/WDR/HLC/OFF.  BLC: The device auto exposures according to the environments situation so that the

darkest area of the video is cleared

 WDR: For the WDR scene, this function can lower the high bright section and

enhance the brightness of the low bright section. So that you can view these two sections clearly at the same time. The value ranges from 1 to 100. When you switch the camera from no-WDR mode to the WDR mode, system may lose several seconds record video.

 HLC: After you enabled HLC function, the device can lower the brightness of the

brightest section according to the HLC control level. It can reduce the area of the halo and lower the brightness of the whole video.

 OFF: It is to disable the BLC function. Please note this function is disabled by default.  Profile: It is to set the white balance mode. It has effect on the general hue of the

video. This function is on by default. You can select the different scene mode such as auto, sunny, cloudy, home, office, night, disable and etc to adjust the video to the best quality.

 Auto: The auto white balance is on. System can auto compensate the color

temperature to make sure the vide color is proper.

 Sunny: The threshold of the white balance is in the sunny mode.  Night: The threshold of the white balance is in the night mode.  Customized: You can set the gain of the red/blue channel. The value reneges from 0

to 100.

 Day/night. It is to set device color and the B/W mode switch. The default setup is auto.  Color: Device outputs the color video.  Auto: Device auto select to output the color or the B/W video according to the device

feature (The general bright of the video or there is IR light or not.)

 B/W: The device outputs the black and white video.  Sensor: It is to set when there is peripheral connected IR light.  Image enhancement: It is to enhance video quality. The larger the value is, the clearer

the video is. But the noise may become large too.

 2D NR: It is to process the noise of the single image. The video may become soft after

process. The larger the value is, the better the effect is.

 3D NR: it is to process the multiple-frame (at least two frames). It is to use the frame

information between the following two frames to reduce noise. The larger the value is, the better the effect is.

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4.10.1.3 Encode

It is to set video bit stream, picture bit stream, video overlay parameter and etc.

4.10.1.3.1 Video

Video setting includes the following items. See Figure 4-61(iDVR51H-F/iDVR51HE-F) or Figure 4-63((iHCVR51H-F/iHCVR51HE-F).

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 Channel: Select the channel you want.  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.264 and MJPEG.  Resolution: System supports various resolutions, you can select from the dropdown

list. Please note the option may vary due to different series.

 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:

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

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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 iDVR51H-F Series

1.3.2 iDVR51HE-F Series

1.3.3 iHCVR51H-F Series

1.3.4 iHCVR51HE-F Series

2 Overview and Controls

2.1 Front Panel

2.1.1 iDVR51H-F/iHCVR51H-F Series

2.1.2 iDVR51XX HE-F/IHCVR51HE-F Series

2.2 Rear Panel

2.2.1 iDVR51XXH-F Series

2.2.2 iDVR51XXHE-F Series

2.2.3 iHCVR51XXH-F Series

2.2.4 iHCVR51XXHE-F Series

2.3 Connection Sample

2.3.1 iDVR51XXH-F Series

2.3.2 iDVR51XXHE-F Series

2.3.3 iHCVR51XXH-F Series

2.3.4 iHCVR51XXHE-F Series

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 Mini 1U

3.3.2 1U series

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

3.7.1.1 iDVR51HE-F Series

3.7.1.2 iHCVR51HE-F Series

3.7.2 Alarm Input Port

3.7.3 Alarm Output Port

3.8 RS485

3.9 Other Interfaces

4 Overview of Navigation and Controls

4.1 Boot up and Shutdown

4.1.1 Boot up

4.1.2 Shutdown

4.1.3 Auto Resume after Power Failure

4.1.4 Replace Button Battery

4.2 Startup Wizard

4.3 Preview

4.3.1 Preview

4.3.2 Preview Control Interface

4.3.3 Right Click Menu

4.3.4 Window Split

4.4 PTZ

4.4.1 PTZ Settings

4.4.2 PTZ Control

4.4.2.1 PTZ Function Setup

4.4.2.2 Call PTZ Function

4.4.3 Auto Focus

4.4.4 Color

4.4.5 Search

4.4.6 Record Control

4.4.7 Remote Device

4.4.8 Manual Record

4.4.9 Alarm Output

4.4.10 Main Menu

4.5 Navigation Bar

4.5.1 Main Menu

4.5.2 Output Screen