2 OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS .........................................................................19
2.1 Front Panel ...........................................................................................................................................19
2.6.2 Front Panel ......................................................................................................................................26
3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS............................................................. 27
3.11 Other Interfaces ...................................................................................................................................37
4 OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS ............................................39
4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu ...............................................................................................................39
4.1.2 Main Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 39
4.2.1 Live Viewing..................................................................................................................................... 41
4.3.1 Search Menu ................................................................................................................................... 43
4.4.1 Schedule Menu .................................................................................................................................... 45
4.5.1 Go to Detect Menu............................................................................................................................... 50
4.5.3 Video Loss.............................................................................................................................................52
4.5.4 Camera Masking..................................................................................................................................53
4.6 Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation ....................................................................................................54
4.6.1 Go to alarm setup interface ........................................................................................................... 54
4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup .................................................................................................................................62
4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan.............................................................................................................................. 62
5 UNDERSTANDING OF MENU OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS ................... 63
5.1 Menu Tree ............................................................................................................................................63
5.2 Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................63
5.5.6 Auto Maintain................................................................................................................................... 82
5.5.7 TV Adjust.......................................................................................................................................... 82
5.5.8 Video Matrix.....................................................................................................................................83
5.6.4 Version .............................................................................................................................................85
7.2.3 Color .................................................................................................................................................99
7.2.4 Picture Path and Record Path ......................................................................................................99
7.6 About ...................................................................................................................................................131
7.7 Log out ................................................................................................................................................132
7.8 Un-install Web Control......................................................................................................................132
8 PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ................................................133
Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-channel playback
and network operation simultaneously
User-friendly graphical user interface
Front panel, USB mouse, remote control
Arabic number, English character, donation and extension Chinese
(optional)
Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu, double click
USB mouse to switch screen.
H.264
G.711A
4-CH composite video
input: (NTSC/PAL)
B
BNC (1.0V
P- P,
B75Ω)
8-CH composite video
input: (NTSC/PAL)
B
BNC (1.0V
P- P,
B75Ω)
16-CH composite
video input:
(NTSC/PAL) BNC
B
P- P,
B75Ω)
(1.0V
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Video monitor
Video
Output
Video
Standard
Record
Speed
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.
PAL (625 line, 50f/s), NTSC (525 line, 60f/s)
Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and NTSC 1f/s to 30f/s
per channel
Audio
Hard disk
Record and
playback
Video
Partition
Monitor
Touring
Resolution
(PAL/NTSC
)
Image
Quality
Privacy
mask
Image
Information
TV Adjust Adjust TV output zone suitable to anamorphic video.
Channel
Lock
Channel
Information
Color
Configuratio
n
Audio Input
Audio
Output
Bidirectional
Audio
Hard Disk
Hard Disk
Occupation
Recording
Mode
Recording
Length
1/4 windows(Optional)1/4/9 windows 1/4/9 /16 windows
Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and
schedule auto control.
PAL/NTSC
Real-time monitor:
D1 704×576/704×480
Playback:
1/16-ch: D1 704×576/704×480 (6f/s, when other channels’ resolution
are all CIF, the first channel and the ninth channel can support 25f/s.) ,
CIF 352×288/ 352×240 , QCIF 176×144/176×120
Support dual streams: extra stream resolution QCIF 176×144/176×120
6-level image quality (Adjustable)
Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full screen.
Support max 4 zones.
Channel information, time information and privacy mask zone.
Cover secret channel with black screen though system is encoding
normally.
Screen-lock function to prevent unauthorized user seeing secret video.
Channel name, recording status, screen lock status, video loss status
and motion detection status are shown on the bottom left of display
screen.
Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each channel.
4-ch 200-2000mv
10KΩ(BNC)
1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(BNC)
1-ch audio talk input 200-3000mv 10KΩ(BNC) 1-ch audio talk output
200-3000mv 5KΩ(BNC)
4 built-in SATA port. Support 4 HDD.
alarm recording
Priority: Manual recording> alarm recording>motion detection
recording>schedule recording.
1 to 120 minutes single record duration (Default setup is 60 minutes)
4-ch 200-2000mv
10KΩ(BNC)
4-ch 2002000mv 10KΩ
(BNC)
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Playback
Backup
function
Network
Function
Motion
Detection and
Alarm
Interface
Repeat
Way
Record
Search
Playback
Mode
Various File
Switch
Ways
Multichannel
Playback
Window
Zoom
Partial
Enlargemen
t
Backup
Mode
Network
control
Motion
Detection
Video Loss Alarm can activate external alarm or screen message prompt.
External
Alarm
Manual
Alarm
Control
Alarm Input
Alarm
Output
Alarm Relay
USB
Interface
When hard disk is full, system can overwrite previous video file.
Various search engines such as time, type and channel.
Various fast play, slow play speeds, manual frame by frame playback
and reverse play mode.
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
There are two playback modes: 4-ch and full-channel. In 4-ch
playback mode, you can select the 1/2/3/4-ch playback according to
your requirement. In full-channel mode, system can playback in full
channels. Please note the 4-ch has no full-channel playback mode.
Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when playback
When in one-window full-screen playback mode, you can select any zone
to activate partial enlargement function.
HDD backup
Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable disk, USB
burner and etc.)
Support peripheral eSATA backup device.
Support network download and backup
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.
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.
Support record activation function or activate external alarm or screen
message in specified period.
Enable or disable alarm input channel
Support analog alarm signal to specific alarm output channel.
4-ch alarm input(You
can set normal open or
normal close type to
select the alarm type. )
6-channel relay output, including one controllable DC +12V output port.
30VDC 2A,125VAC 1A(activation alarm )
2 USB 2.0 ports.
8-ch alarm input(You
can set normal open or
normal close type to
select the alarm type. )
16-ch alarm input
(You can set
normal open or
normal close
type to select the
alarm type. )
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Network
connection
RS485
RS232
System
Information
User
Management
Upgrade
Login, Logout and Shutdown
General
Parameter
Hard Disk
Information
Data
Stream
Statistics
Log
statistics
Version
On-line user Display current on-line user
User
Manageme
nt
Password
Authenticati
on
Power
Power
Consumptio
n
Working
Temperatur
e
Working
Humidity
Air
Pressure
Dimension
Weight 5-6KG(Exclude HDD)
Installation
Mode
RJ45 10M/100M self-adaptable Ethernet port
PTZ control port
Support various PTZ control protocols.
Ordinary COM (Debug),keyboard connection and transparent serial
port(COM input and output via network )
Display HDD current status
Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode)
Backup to 1024 log files.
Support various search engines such as time and type.
Display version information: channel amount, alarm input and output
amount, system version and release date.
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 modification
Administrator can modify other user’s password.
Account lock strategy
Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account lock.
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
AC90~264V 50+2% Hz (Max 75W)
13W (Exclude HDD)
0℃-+55℃
10%-90%
86kpa-106kpa
1.5U standard industrial case. 400(W) x440 (D) x60mm(H)
Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-channel playback
and network operation simultaneously
User-friendly graphical user interface
Front panel, USB mouse, remote control
Arabic number, English character, donation and extension Chinese
(optional)
Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu, double click
USB mouse to switch screen.
H.264
G.711A
4-CH composite video
input: (NTSC/PAL)
B
BNC (1.0V
P- P,
B75Ω)
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.
PAL (625 line, 50f/s), NTSC (525 line, 60f/s)
Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and NTSC 1f/s to 30f/s
per channel
Compression
Standard
Video monitor
System
Resources
Interface
Input
Devices
Input
Method
Shortcut
Function
Video
Compressio
n
Audio
Compressio
n
Video Input
Video
Output
Video
Standard
Record
Speed
8-CH composite video
input: (NTSC/PAL)
BNC (1.0VB
P- P,
B75Ω)
16-CH composite
video input:
(NTSC/PAL) BNC
B
P- P,
B75Ω)
(1.0V
Video
1/4 windows(Optional)1/4/9 windows 1/4/9 /16 windows
Partition
Monitor
Touring
Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and
schedule auto control.
PAL/NTSC
Real-time monitor:
D1 704×576/704×480
Resolution
(PAL/NTSC
)
Playback:
1/16-ch: D1 704×576/704×480 (6f/s, when other channels’ resolution
are all CIF, the first channel and the ninth channel can support 25f/s.) ,
CIF 352×288/ 352×240 , QCIF 176×144/176×120
Support dual streams: extra stream resolution QCIF 176×144/176×120
Image
6-level image quality (Adjustable)
Quality
Privacy
mask
Image
Information
Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full screen.
Support max 4 zones.
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
Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each channel.
Configuratio
n
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Audio
Hard disk
Record and
playback
Backup
function
Network
Function
Motion
Detection and
Alarm
Audio Input
Audio
Output
Bidirectional
Audio
Hard Disk
Hard Disk
Occupation
Recording
Mode
Recording
Length
Playback
Repeat
Way
Record
Search
Playback
Mode
Various File
Switch
Ways
Multichannel
Playback
Window
Zoom
Partial
Enlargemen
t
Backup
Mode
Network
control
Motion
Detection
Video Loss Alarm can activate external alarm or screen message prompt.
1 to 120 minutes single record duration (Default setup is 60 minutes)
When hard disk is full, system can overwrite previous video file.
Various search engines such as time, type and channel.
Various fast play, slow play speeds, manual frame by frame playback
and reverse play mode.
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
There are two playback modes: 4-ch and full-channel. In 4-ch
playback mode, you can select the 1/2/3/4-ch playback according to
your requirement. In full-channel mode, system can playback in full
channels. Please note the 4-ch has no full-channel playback mode.
Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when playback
When in one-window full-screen playback mode, you can select any zone
to activate partial enlargement function.
HDD backup
Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable disk, USB
burner and etc.)
Support network download and backup
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.
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.
4-ch 200-2000mv
10KΩ(BNC)
4-ch 2002000mv 10KΩ
(BNC)
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External
Alarm
Manual
Alarm
Control
Alarm Input
Alarm
Output
Alarm Relay
Interface
System
Information
User
Management
Upgrade
Login, Logout and Shutdown
General
Parameter
USB
Interface
Network
connection
RS485
RS232
Hard Disk
Information
Data
Stream
Statistics
Log
statistics
Version
On-line user Display current on-line user
User
Manageme
nt
Password
Authenticati
on
Power
Power
Consumptio
n
Working
Temperatur
e
Working
Humidity
Support record activation function or activate external alarm or screen
message in specified period.
Enable or disable alarm input channel
Support analog alarm signal to specific alarm output channel.
4-ch alarm input(You
can set normal open or
normal close type to
select the alarm type. )
3-channel relay output.
30VDC 2A,125VAC 1A(activation alarm )
2 USB 2.0 ports.
RJ45 10M/100M self-adaptable Ethernet port
PTZ control port
Support various PTZ control protocols.
Ordinary COM (Debug),keyboard connection and transparent serial
port(COM input and output via network )
Display HDD current status
Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode)
Backup to 1024 log files.
Support various search engines such as time and type.
Display version information: channel amount, alarm input and output
amount, system version and release date.
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 modification
Administrator can modify other user’s password.
Account lock strategy
Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account lock.
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
AC90~264V 50+2% Hz (Max 75W)
13W (Exclude HDD)
0℃-+55℃
10%-90%
8-ch alarm input(You
can set normal open or
normal close type to
select the alarm type. )
16-ch alarm input
(You can set
normal open or
normal close
type to select the
alarm type. )
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Air
Pressure
Dimension
Weight 5-6KG(Exclude HDD)
Installation
Mode
86kpa-106kpa
1.5U standard industrial case. 400(W) x440 (D) x60mm(H)
Desktop/rack installation
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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
This series DVR has two types of front panel.
The one front panel is shown as in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
Name Icon Function
Power button
USB port
Power
indication
light
Record light Rec
IR Receiver IR It is to receive the signal from the remote control.
Power Power indication light.
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up
or shut down DVR.
To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.
System is recording or not. It becomes on when system is
recording.
The other front panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
Name Icon Function
Power button
USB port
Up/
Down
S、T
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up
or shut down DVR.
To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.
Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up
and down.
Increase/decrease numeral.
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Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
Input number 1/4.
Left/
Right
WX
When playback, click these buttons to control playback bar.
Input number 2/3.
Confirm current operation
Shift current activated control, and then move left and right.
Enter ENTER
Go to default button
Go to menu
Reverse/Pau
se
W
In normal playback or pause mode, click this button to
reverse Playback
Input number 5.
In normal playback click this button to pause playback
Play/Pause
f
In pause mode, click this button to resume playback.
Input number 6.
Slow play
Fast play
Play previous
I_
Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
Input number 8.
Various fast speeds and normal playback.
Input number 7.
In playback mode, playback the previous video.
Input number 9.
Play Next
`I
ESC ESC
Assistant Fn
Shift
Record REC
In playback mode, playback the next video
Input number 0.
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
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 1.5 seconds 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.
In HDD management interface, you can click it to switch
HDD record information and other information (Menu
prompt)
Realize other special functions.
In textbox, click this button to switch between numeral,
English(Small/Capitalized),donation and etc.
Manually stop/start recording, working with direction keys
or numeral keys to select the recording channel.
Remote
control
indication
light
ACT Remote control indication light
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Status
indication
light
Power
indication
light
Record light 1-16
IR Receiver IR
CD-ROM
button
Status
Power Power indication light
If there is Fn indication light, current status indication light is
null.
System is recording or not. It becomes on when system is
recording.
It is to receive the signal from the remote control.
Pop-up or insert the CD.
2.2Rear Panel
2.2.1 4 HDD Series
This series DVR rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
1 Power button
2 Power input port
3 Fan
4 Video input
5 Audio input/matrix video output/loop video
output
6 Video CVBS output
7 Audio output
8 Bidirectional talk input port
9 Bidirectional talk output port
10 Alarm input/alarm output/RS485 port
11 Network port
12 eSATA port
13 USB port
14 RS232 port
15 HDMI port
16 Video VGA output
2.2.2 2 HDD Series
This series DVR rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-4.
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Figure 2-4
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
1 Video input
2 Audio input
3 Audio output
4 Video CVBS output
5 USB port
6 Network port
7 HDMI port
8 RS232 port
9 Video VGA output
10 Alarm input/alarm output/RS485 port
11 Power button
12 Power socket
When connect the Ethernet port, please use straight cable to connect the PC and use the
crossover cable to connect to the switcher or router.
2.3Connection Sample
2.3.1 4 HDD Series
Please refer to X281H281H281HFigure 2-5 for connection sample.
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Figure 2-5
2.3.2 2 HDD Series
Please refer to the following figure for connection information. See Figure 2-6.
Figure 2-6
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2.4 Remote Control
The remote control interface is shown as in Figure 2-7.
Please note remote control is not our standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory
bag.
Figure 2-7
Serial Number Name Function
1 Address Click it to input device serial
number, so that you can control
it.
2 Multiple-window switch Please refer to the multiple-
window switch button in the front
panel (MULT)
3 0-9 number key Input password, channel or
switch channel.
Shift is the button to switch the
input method.
4 Record Please refer to the record in the
front panel.
5 Auxiliary key Please refer to the Fn button in
the front panel.
6 Confirm /menu key Please refer to the ENTER
button in the front panel.
7 Cancel Please refer to the ESC button in
the front panel.
8 Direction key Please refer to the direction
buttons in the front panel.
9 forward Various forward speeds and
normal speed playback.
10 Previous Please refer to the previous in
the front panel.
11 Backward Various backward speeds and
normal speed playback.
12 Stop Please refer to the stop button in
the front panel.
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13 Next Please refer to the next button in
14 Slow play Please refer to the slow play
15 Play/Pause Please refer to the play/pause
16 Fast play Please refer to the fast play
2.5 Mouse Control
the front panel.
button in the front panel.
button in the front panel.
button in the front panel.
Left click
mouse
Double left
click mouse
System pops up password input dialogue box if you have not logged in.
In real-time monitor mode, you can go to the main menu.
When you have selected one menu item, left click mouse to view menu
content.
Implement the control operation.
Modify checkbox or motion detection status.
Click combo box to pop up drop down list
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.
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
Press
middle
button
Move
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.
In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.
Switch the items in the check box.
Page up or page down
Select current control or move control
Select motion detection zone Drag mouse
Select privacy mask zone.
2.6Virtual 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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3Installation and Connections
Note: All the installation and operations here should conform to your local
electric safety rules.
3.1Check 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 on the warranty card (Remote control is
optional). 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 Real Panel
For detail information of the function keys in the front panel and the ports in the rear panel,
please refer to the User’s Manual included in the resource CD.
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.
3.3HDD Installation
3.3.1 4 HDD Series
This series DVR has four SATA HDDs. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher. It has no
requirement for HDD capacity.
You can refer to the appendix for recommended HDD brand.
Please follow the instructions below to install hard disk.
1. Loosen the screws of the
u
er 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.
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After completing HDD installation, please check connection of data ribbon and power cord.
3.3.2 2 HDD Series
This series DVR supports 2 HDDs. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher. It has no requirement
for HDD capacity.
You can refer to the appendix for recommended HDD brand.
Please follow the above steps (chapter 3.3.1) to install the HDD.
3.4 Rack Installation
The DVR occupies 1.5 rack units of vertical rack space.
z Use twelve screws to fix the unit
z Please make sure the indoor temperature is below 35℃ (95°f).
z Please make sure there is 15cm (6 inches) space around the device to guarantee sound
ventilation.
z Please install from the bottom to the top.
z If there are more accessories connected in the rack, please take precaution measures in
case the rack power is overload.
3.5 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.
3.6 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices
3.6.1 Connecting Video Input
The video input interface is BNC. The input video format includes: PAL/NTSC BNC(1.0VB
B75Ω. See X283H283H283HFigure 3-1.X
The video signal should comply with your national standards.
The input video signal shall have high SNR, low distortion; low interference, natural color and
suitable lightness.
Guarantee the stability and reliability of the camera signal:
The camera shall be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
The camera and the DVR should have the same grounding to ensure the normal operation of the
camera.
Guarantee stability and reliability of the transmission line
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Please use high quality, sound shielded BNC. Please select suitable BNC model according to the
transmission distance.
If the distance is too long, you should use twisted pair cable, and you can add video
compensation devices or use optical fiber to ensure video quality.
You should keep the video signal away from the strong electromagnetic interference, especially
the high tension current.
Keep connection lugs in well contact
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The signal line and shielded wire should be fixed firmly and in well connection. Avoid dry joint,
lap welding and oxidation.
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3.6.2 Connecting Video Output
Video output includes a TBNC(PAL/NTSC BNC(1.0VP- P, 75Ω)output and a VGA output.
System supports BNC, VGA and HDMI output at the same time. See
X284H284H284HFigure 3-2X.
When you are using pc-type monitor to replace the monitor, please pay attention to the following
points:
z To defer aging, do not allow the pc monitor to run for a long time.
z Regular demagnetization will keep device maintain proper status.
z 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