Dahua iDVR,iHCVR User Manual
Dahua iDVR&iHCVR User’s Manual
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.
Login, Logout and Shutdown
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
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
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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.
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.
Login, Logout and Shutdown
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
4T
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
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
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.
Login, Logout and Shutdown
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)
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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
4T
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
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.
Login, Logout and Shutdown
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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SN
Name
Function
1
HDD status indictor
light
The red light becomes on when HDD is abnormal.
2
Power indicator light
The red light becomes on when the power connection is
OK.
3
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
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
Fn
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
IR
It is to receive the signal from the remote control.
2.2 Rear Panel
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