Divis CHD12004H, CHD24008H User Manual

DVR User Manual

For H.264 4 & 8 Channel Digital Video Recorder

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Digital Video Recorder User Manual

CAUTION

 Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctl y and safely.
 We do not warrant all the content is correct. The con t ents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
 This device should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. The voltage

of the power must be verified before using. Kindly remove the cables from the power source if the device is not to
be used for a long period of time.

 Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radi at ors, heat registers, stoves or other devices that

produce heat.

 Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth.
 Do not block any ventilation openings and ensure well ventilation around the machine.
 Do not power off the DVR when the device is in function. The correct procedure to shut down DVR is to stop

recording first, then use “shut down” button from the menu, and finally switch off the main power.

 This equipment is for indoor use only. Do not expose the machine to rain or moist environment. In case an y

solid or liquid get s inside the machine’s case, please cut off the power supply immediately and get it checked by a
qualified technician.

 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not repair any parts by yourself without technical aid or

approval.

 This manual is suitable for 4 and 8-channel digital video recorders. All examples and pictures used in t he

manual are from 8-channel DVR.

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 DVR Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

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

2 Hardware Installation .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 Install Hard Drive ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1.1 Install Hard Drive ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

2.2 Front Panel Instructions ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.3 Rear Panel Instructions ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.4 Remote Controller ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

2.5 Control with Mouse .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

2.5.1 Connect Mouse ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 11

2.5.2 Use Mouse ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

3 Basic Function Instruction ............................................................................................................................................... 13

3.1 Power On/Off ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

3.1.1 Power On ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

3.1.2 Power Off ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

3.2 Login .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

3.3 Live Preview ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15

3.3.1 Live Playback ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

4 Main Menu Setup Guide ................................................................................................................................................... 16

4.1 Basic Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 17

4.1.1 System ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

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4.1.2 Time & Date.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18

4.1.3 DST .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18

4.2 Live Configuration ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19

4.2.1 Live ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

4.2.2 Main Monitor ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20

4.2.3 Spot .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21

4.2.4 Mask ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21

4.3 Record Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

4.3.1 Enable .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

4.3.2 Record Bitrate .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 23

4.3.3 Time ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24

4.3.4 Stamp ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

4.3.5 Recycle Record ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 26

4.3.6 Snap ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26

4.4 Schedule Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

4.4.1 Schedule ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

4.4.2 Motion .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

4.4.3 Sensor .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

4.5 Alarm Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 29

4.5.1 Sensor .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

4.5.2 Motion .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31

4.5.3 Video Loss .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33

4.5.4 Other Alarm .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34

4.5.5 Alarm Out ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35

4.6 Network Configuration ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 36

4.6.1 Network ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 36

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4.6.2 Sub Stream .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 37

4.6.3 Email ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 37

4.6.4 Other Settings .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 38

4.7 User Management Configuration ......................................................................................................................................................................... 42

4.8 P.T.Z Configuration .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 43

4.9 Reset ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47

5 Record Search & Playback and Backup ......................................................................................................................... 48

5.1 Time search ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48

5.2 Event Search ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49

5.3 File management ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 50

5.4 Backup................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 51

6 Manage DVR ...................................................................................................................................................................... 52

6.1 Check System Information ................................................................................................................................................................................... 52

6.1.1 System Information ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 52

6.1.2 Event Information ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 52

6.1.3 Log Information ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 52

6.1.4 Network Information ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 52

6.1.5 Online Information ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 52

6.2 Disk management ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 52

6.3 Upgrade ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53

6.4 Logoff ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53

7 Remote Surveillance ......................................................................................................................................................... 54

7.1 IE Remote Surveillance ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 54

7.1.1 On LAN ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 54

7.1.2 On WAN ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 54

7.2 Remote Surveillance through Apple PC .............................................................................................................................................................. 56

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7.2.1 On LAN ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 57

7.2.2 On WAN ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59

7.3 Remote Live Preview Interface ............................................................................................................................................................................ 60

7.4 Remote Playback & Backup ................................................................................................................................................................................ 64

7.4.1 Remote playback .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 64

7.4.2 Remote Backup ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 68

7.5 Remote System Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................................. 70

Appendix A FAQ ....................................................................................................................................................................... 71

Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity ............................................................................................................................ 76

Appendix C Compatible Devices ............................................................................................................................................ 77

Appendix D 4-CH Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 78

Appendix E 8-CH Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 79

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1 Introduction

1.1 DVR Introduction

This model of DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is designed f or high performance CCTV solutions. I t adopts state of the art
video processing chips and embedded Linux system. Meanwhile, it utilizes most advanced technologies, such as standard
H.264 with low bit rate, Dual stream , SATA interface, VGA output, mouse supported, IE browser supported with full remote
control, mobile view (by smartphones), etc., ensuring powerful functions and high stability. Due to these distinctive
characteristics, it is widely used in banks, telecommunication, transportation, factories, warehouse, and other related
applications.

1.2 Main Features

COMPRESSION FORMAT

• Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate and better image quality

LIVE SURVEILLANCE

• Support HD VGA output

• Support channel security by hiding live display

• Display the local record state and basic i nformation

• Support USB to make full control

RECORD MEDIA

• Support one SATA HDD for 4 & 8 channel (not included).

BACKUP

• Support USB 2.0 devices to backup

• Support saving recorded files with AVI standard format to a remote computer through internet

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RECORD & PLAYBACK

• Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection, and Sensor alarm recording

• Support recycle after HDD full

• Resolution, frame rate, and picture quality are adjustable

• 128MB for every video file packaging

• 4 audio channels available

• Two record search mode: time search and event search

• Support 4 and 8 screen playback simultaneously

• Support deleting and locking the rec orded files one by one

• Support remote playback in Net work Client through LAN or internet

ALARM

• 1 channel alarm output and 4 and 8 channel alarm input available

• Support schedule for motion detection and sensor alarm

• Support pre-recording and post rec ording

• Support linked channel recording, once motion or alarm triggered o n c ertain channel

• Support linked PTZ preset, auto cruise, and track of the corresponding channel

PTZ CONTROL

• Support various PTZ protocols

• Support 128 PTZ presets and 8 auto cruise t r acks

• Support remote PTZ control through internet

SECURITY

• Customize user’s right: log search, system setup, two way aud io, file management, disk management , remote login,

live view, manual record, playback, PTZ control, and remote live view

• Support 1 administrator and 63 users.

• Support event log recording and checking, events unlimited

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NETWORK

• Support TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol

• Support IE browser to do remote view

• Support setup client connection am ount

• Support dual stream. Network st ream is adjustable independently to fit the network bandwidth and environment.

• Support picture snap and color adjus tment in remote live

• Support remote time and event search, and channel playback with picture s nap

• Support remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise

• Support remote full menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters remotely

• Support mobile surveillance by smart phones: iPhone, Android, Symbian, WinCE, Gphone, or Blackberry, with 3G

network availability

• Support CMS to manage multi devices on the internet

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2 Hardware Installation

Notice:
Check the unit and the accessories after gett ing the DVR.
Please disconnect the power before being connected to other devices. Don't hot plug in/out.

2.1 Install Hard Drive

2.1.1 Install Hard Drive

Notice:

1. This series support one SATA hard drive (not included). Please use the hard drive the manufactur er s recommend

specially for security and safety. Please refer to “Appendix C Compatible Devices 2”.

2. Please calculate HDD capacity according to the recording setting. Please r efer to “Appendix B Calculate Recording

Capacity”.

Step 1: Unscrew and open the top cover
Step 2: Connect the power and data cables. Place the HDD ont o the bottom case as Fig 2.1.
Step 3: Mount the HDD as Fig 2.2.

Note: For installation convenience, please connect the power and data cables first, and then wind the screws to fix
the HDD.

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Fig 2.1 Connect HDD Fig 2.2 Screw HDD

2.2 Front Panel Inst r uctions

Notice: The front panel descriptions are only for reference; pleas e m ake the object as the standard.

Item Type Name Description

1

Work state
indicator

Power

Power indicator: when connected, the light is blue

HDD

When HDD is reading and writing, the light is blue

Net

When accessing to a network, t he l ight is blue

Backup

When backing up files and data, t he l ight is blue

Play

When playing video, the light is blue

REC

When recording, the light is blue

2

Compound
button

MENU/+

1. Enter menu in live

2. Increase the value in setup

BACKUP/-

1. Decrease the value in setup

2. Enter backup mode in live

RECORD/FOCUS

1. Record manually

2. FOCUS function enables at PTZ m ode.

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Item Type Name Description

REW/SPEED

1. Rewind key

2. SPEED function enables at PTZ mode

SEARCH/ZOOM

1. Enter search mode

2. ZOOM function enables at PTZ mode.

PLAY/IRIS

1. Enter play interface

2. IRIS function enables at PTZ m ode

FF/ P.T.Z.

1. Fast forward

2. Enter PTZ mode in live

STOP/ESC

1. Quit play mode

2. Exit the current interface or s tatus

3 Digital button

1-9

Input number 1-9 or choose camera

0/10+

Input number 0, 10 and the above number together

with other digital keys

4 Input button

Direction button

Change direction to select items

Multi-screen

Change screen display mode to 1/4/9 channel

Enter button

Confirm selection

5 IR receiver IR For remote controller

6 USB USB port

To connect external USB devices like U S B flash,
USB HDD for backup or update firmware; or connect

to USB mouse

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2.3 Rear Panel Instructions

2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface

The Rear Panel Interface for 4-ch is shown in Fig 2.3:

Fig 2.3 Rear Panel for 4-ch

Item

Name

Description

1 Video out Connect to monitor

2 Spot out

Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Only

video display, no menu show

3 Audio out Audio output, connect to the sound box

4

Video in

Video input channels from 1-4

5 DC12V POWER INPUT

6

VGA port

VGA output, connect to monitor

7 LAN Network port

8

USB port

Connect USB mouse or connect external USB devices

9 P/Z Connect to speed dome

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Item

Name

Description

10 K/B Connect to keyboard

11

ALARM OUT

1-ch relay output. Connect to external alarm

12 + 5V and GND +5 V and Grounding

13

ALARM IN

Connect to external sensor 1-4

14 Audio in 4-ch audio input

The Rear Panel Interface for 8-ch is shown in Fig 2.4:

Fig 2.4 Rear Panel for 8-ch

Item Name Description

1 Video out Connect to monitor
2 Spot out

Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Only

video display, no menu show

3 Audio out Audio output, connect to the sound box

4

Video in

Video input channels from 1-8

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Item Name Description

5

DC12V

POWER INPUT

6

VGA port

VGA output, connect to monitor

7 LAN Network port

8

USB port

Connect USB mouse or connect external USB devices

9 P/Z Connect to speed dome

10

K/B

Connect to keyboard

11

ALARM OUT

1-ch relay output. Connect to external alarm

12

+ 5V and GND

+5 V and Grounding

13

ALARM IN

Connect to external sensor 1-4

14

Audio in

4-ch audio input

2.4 Remote Controller

It uses two AAA size batteries and works after loading batteries as explained below:

Step 1: O pen the battery cover of the Remote Controller.
Step 2: Pl ac e batteries. Please take notice of the poles . (+ and -)
Step 3: Replace the battery cover.

Notice: Frequently check the following

1. Check poles of the batteries.

2. Check the remaining charge in the b atteries.

3. Check IR controller sensor is mask.
If it still doesn't work, please change to a new remote controller and try, or contact your dealer.

The interface of remote controll er i s shown in Fig 2.5 Remote Controller.

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Fig 2.5 Remote Controller

Item

Name

Function

1 Power Button Soft switch off to stop firmware from running. Do it before power off.

2

INFO Button

Get information about the DVR like firmware version, HDD information

3 REC Button To record manually

4

Digital Button

Input digital or choose camera

5 Multi Screen Button To choose multi screen display mode

6

SEARCH Button

To enter search mode

7 MENU Button To enter menu

8

ENTER Button

To confirm the choice or setup

9 Direction Button Move cursor in setup or pan/tilt PTZ

10

+/- Button

To increase or decrease the value in setup

11 Playback Control Button To control playback, fast forward/rewind/stop/single frame play

12

AUDIO Button

To enable audio output in live mode

13 Auto Dwell Button To enter auto dwell mode

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Item

Name

Function

14 BACKUP Button To enter backup mode

15 PTZ Control Button

To control PTZ camera:

Move camera/ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS/SPEED control

Operation processes with remote controller to control multi-DVR

The device ID of the DVR is 0. When using remote controller to control a s ingle DVR, it’s not necessary to reset the device
ID, user can do operation directly; when controlling multiple DVRs with a remote controller, please refer to the steps below:
Step 1: Activate remote controller to control DVR: enable DVR: turn the I R s ensor of the remote controller to the IR
receiver that’s on the front panel, press the number key 8 twice, then input device ID (Range from: 0-65535; the default
device ID is 0) with other digital number: 0-9, after that, press ENTER button to confirm.
Step 2: Us er can check the device ID by entering i nto System configuration  Basic co nfiguration  device ID. User can
also set other DVRs with the same device ID. For convenience, we don’t recommend user to set the device ID too long.
Step 3: Cancel controller to control DVR: turn the IR sensor of the remote controller to t he IR receiver that’s on the front
panel, press the number key 8 twice, then input the device ID that needs to be cancelled from controlling, press ENTER
button to confirm. After that, the DVR will not be controlled by remote controller.

2.5 Control with Mouse

2.5.1 Connect Mouse

It supports USB mouse through the ports on the rear panel.

Notice: If mouse is not detected or doesn't work, chec k the steps below:

1. Make sure the mouse plugs into the USB mo us e port not the USB port.

2. Change to a different mouse to try.

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2.5.2 Use Mouse

In li ve:

Double-click left button on one camera to display full screen. Double-click again to return to the previous screen.
Click right button to show the control bar at the bottom of the screen as Fig 4.1 Menu Toolbar. Click right mouse again to
hide the control bar.

In setup:

Click left button to enter. Click right button to cancel setup, or return to the previous display.
If want to input a value, move cursor to a blank and click. An input keyboard will appear like in Fig 2.6. It inputs digitals,
letters, and symbols.

Fig 2.6 Digital Numbers and Letters Input Keyboard

User can change some values with the mouse wheel, such as time. Move cursor onto the value and roll the wheel when the
value blinks.
It also supports mouse drag (Example: Set motion detection area: click customized, hold left button, and drag to set motion
detection area.)

In playback:

Click left button to choose the options. Click right button to return to live mode.

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In backup:

Click left button to choose the options. Click right button to return to previou s pi c ture.

In PTZ control:

Click left button to choose the buttons to control the PTZ. Click right button to return to live.

Notice:
Mouse is the default tool in all the operations above.

3 Basic Function Instruction

3.1 Power On/Off

Before you power on the unit, please make sure all the connections are good.

3.1.1 Power On

Step 1: Con nect with the source power. This turns on the power.
Step 2: The device will be loaded and the power indicator will display blue.
Step 3: Bef ore start, a WIZARD window will be pop-up and sho w som e information about time zone, time setup, network

configuration, record configur ation, and disk management. User c an setup here and refer to the concrete set up steps from
the corresponding chapters. If user doesn’t want to setup Wizard, please cli c k Exit button to exit.
After the device power goes on, if there is no menu or only has live image display, user can long press ESC button to
switch.

Notice: This serial device can only display menu on VGA monitor or BNC monitor at one time. If there is live image
display without menu display, please check whether other device has menu display first, or long press ESC key to wait for
login dialog box to appear. Long press ESC key can switch the output betw een BNC and VG A.

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3.1.2 Power Off

User can power off the device by using remote controller, keyboard, and mouse.

By remote controller:
Step 1: Press Power button and the shut down window will appear. Click OK and the unit will power off after a while.
Step 2: Disc onnect the source power.
By keyboard and mouse:
Step 1: Ent er into

Menu, select “Shut Down” icon, and the Shut down window will appear.
Step 2: Click OK and the unit will power off after a while.
Step 3: Disc onnect the source power.

3.2 Login

User can login and logout the DVR system. Once logged out, user cannot do any other operations except changing t he
multi-screen display.

Fig 3.1 Login

Notice: The default user name and password is “admin” and 123456”. For detailed steps to change password, add,

or delete user, please refer to “4.7 User Management Configuration” for more details.

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3.3 Live Preview

Fig 3.2 Live Preview Interface

3.3.1 Live Playback

Click Play button to playback the recorded videos. Refer to Figure 3.3. User can do concrete oper ation by clicking the
buttons on screen.

Fig 3.3 Live Playback

Symbol

Meaning

Green

Manual record

Yellow

Motion detection record

Red

Sensor Alarm record

Blue

Schedule record

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4 Main Menu Setup Guide

Click right mouse or press ESC button on the front panel and the control bar will display on the bottom of the screen. Refer
to Fig 4.1.

Fig 4.1 Menu Toolbar

Click the icon beside the screen display mode to display a channel select dialog. Images can drag to any place to
display in the live interface.

Dwell: Range of selecting to dwell is for 1/4/6/8 picture preview mode.
Color: User can adjust the color of live pictures.
E-Zoom: Single channel large screen electronic amplification. Left click the channel which needs to amplify and click

E-Zoom to amplify the image. Press left mouse to drag the cursor to view different parts of the image. Double-click the left
mouse to exit. Click the right mouse to return to the main interface.

Volume: Enable sound.
PTZ: User can control rotation position, speed of the dome, start track, auto scan, and cruise in this interface. User can

refer to PTZ configuration for more details .

Snap: User can snap the live pictures. These pictures will automatically be saved in the SATA disk.
Record: User can start manual record.
Playback: Device can playback the recorded files.

User can click

button and drag it anywhere with the left mouse. Click Menu button and the interface will

pop-up like in Fig 4.2; pressing the MENU button on the front panel or operating with the remote controller can also display

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the main menu. Click Setup icon will pop-up the configuration menu:

Fig 4.2 Main Menu Configuration Menu

4.1 Basic Configuration

Basic configuration includes three sub menus: system, date & time, and DST.

4.1.1 System

Step 1: Ent er into system configuration  ba s i c configuration  system.
Step 2: In this interface, user can setup the devic e nam e, device ID, video format, max online users, Video Output and

language, Screensaver and so on. The defin itions for every parameters display as below:
Device Name: Name of the device. It may display on the client end or CMS that help user to recognize the device
remotely.

Video Format: Two modes: NTSC and PAL. User can select the video format according to the camera.
Password Check: Enable this opt ion. User needs to input user name and password to d o corresponding operations wit h

the relevant right in system configuration.

Show System Time: Displays time in live.
Startup Wizard: Tick off this item and it will display an opening wizard with time zone and time setup information.

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Max Online Users: Set the max user amount for network connection.
Video Output: The resolution of live display interface ranges from: VGA 800*600, VGA 1024*768, VGA 1280*1024 and

CVBS.

Note: When switching between VGA and CVBS, it will change the menu output mode. Please connect to relevant
monitor.

Language: Setup the menu language.

Note: After changed the language and video output, the device needs to login again.

Logout After (Minutes): A user can setup the screen interval time (.5, 1, 3, 5, Never). If there is no operation within the
setting period, the device will aut o logout and return to login interfac e.

No Image When Logout: If this item is selected, there will be no image showing when logged out.

4.1.2 Time & Date

Step 1: Ent er into system configuration  basic

configuration  time & date. Refer to Fig 4.3.
Step 2: Set the date format, time format, time zone in
this interface. User can also adjust system date
manually.
Step 3: Click “default” button to set default setting. Click
“apply” button to save the setting. Click “exit” button to
exit current interface.

Fig 4.3 Basic Configuration - Time & Date

4.1.3 DST

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  basic configuration  DST. Refer to Fig 4.4.

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Fig 4.4 Basic Configuration - DST

Step 2: In this interface, enable daylight saving t ime, time offset, mode, start & end month/week/date, etc.
Step 3: Click “default” button to set default setting. Click “apply” button to save the setting. Click “exit” button to exit current

interface.

4.2 Live Configuration

Live configuration includes four submenus: live, main monitor, spot, and mask.

4.2.1 Live

In this interface, user can setup camera name, adjust colors to brightness, hue, saturation, and contrast.
Step 1: Enter into system configuration  live configuration  live. Refer to Fig 4.5.

Note: Click Camera Name to see an input keyboard. User can name the camera. Click Shift button to input Capital

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letters and click Shift button again to input Chinese characters.

Step 2: Tick off camera name and click “setting” button to display a window like Fig 4.7.

Fig 4.5 Live Configuration – Live Fig 4.6 Live - Color Adjustment

Step 3: In this interface, user can adjust brightness, hue, saturation, and contrast in live. Click “default” button to set default

setting and click “OK” button to save the setting.

Step 4: User can setup all channels with same parameters, please tick off “all” and then do relevant setup.
Step 5: Click “default” button to set default setting. Click “apply” button to save the settin g and click “exit” button to exit

current interface.

4.2.2 Main Monitor

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  live configuration  main monitor. Refer to Fig 4.7.
Step 2: Select split mode: 1×1, 2×2, 2×3, and 3×3.
Step 3: Dwell time: The time interval for a certain dwell picture display switching to next dwell picture display.
Step 4: Select split mode and setup current picture group. Click

button to setup the previous channel groups of dwell

picture and click button to set the latter channel groups of dwell picture.

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Step 5: Click “default” button to set to default s etting.
Click “apply” button to save the setting. Click “exit”
button to exit current interface.

Fig 4.7 Live Configuration - Host Monitor

4.2.3 Spot

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  live configuration  spot. Refer to Fig 4.8.
Step 2: Select split mode: 1×1 and channel of choice.
Step 3: Dwell time: The time interval for a certain dwell

picture display switching to next dwell picture display.
Step 4: Select split mode and setup curre nt picture

group. Click button t o s etup the previous channel
groups of dwell picture. Click

button to set the latter
channel groups of dwell picture.
Step 5: Click “default” button to set to default setting.
Click “apply” button to save the setting. Click “exit”
button to exit current interface.

Fig 4.8 Live Configuration - Spot

4.2.4 Mask

User can setup private mask area on the live image picture, max threes areas.
Enter into system configuration  live configuration  mask. Refer to Fig 4.9.

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Setup mask area: Click setting button under mask area
and enter into live image. Press left mouse and drag
mouse to set mask area, refer to below picture. Click
Apply button to save the setting.
Delete mask area: Select a certain mask area and click
left mouse to delete that mas k area. Click Apply button
to save the setting.

Fig 4.9 Live Configuration - Mask

Setup Mask Area Live Image Mask Area

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4.3 Record Configuration

Record configuration includes s i x sub menus: enable, record bit rate, time, recycle record, stamp, and snap.

4.3.1 Enable

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  record configuration  enable. Ref er to Fig 4.10.

Fig 4.10 Record Configuration - Enable

Step 2: Tick off record and audio.
Step 3: User can setup all channels with sam e parameters, tick off “all” and then do relevant setup.
Step 4: Click “default” button to set to default setting. Click “apply” button to save the setting and click “exit” button to exit

current interface.

4.3.2 Record Bitrate

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  record configuration  record bitrate. Refer to Fig 4.11.
Step 2: Setup rate, resolution, and quality.
Step 3: User can setup all channels with same parameters, tick off “all” and then do relevant setup.
Step 4: Click “default” button to set to default setting. Click “apply” button to save the set ting and click “exit” button to exit

Parameter

Meaning

Record Record switch of ever y

channels

Audio

Enable live record audio

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current interface.

Note: If the rate value set is over high the maximum resources of the device, the value will be adjusted
automatically.

Fig 4.11 Record Configuration - Record Bitrate

4.3.3 Time

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  record configuration  time. Ref er to Fig 4.12.

Pre-alarm record time: The record time before event happens i.e. record time before motion detecti on or sensor

alarm is triggered.

Parameter

Meaning

Resolution

Support CIF

FPS

Ranges from 1-30 (NTSC), 1-25 (PAL)

Quality The higher the value is, the clearer the

recorded image is. Six options: lowest,

lower, low, medium, higher and highest.

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Post-alarm record: Set the post recording time after the alarm is finished. Options: 10s, 15s , 20s, 30s, 60s, 120s,
180s and 300s.

Expire time: The hold time of saved records . If the set date is overdue, the record files will be deleted automatically.
Step 2: User can setup all channels with sam e parameters. Tick off “all” to do relevant setup.
Step 3: Click “default” button to set to default s etting. Click “apply” button to save the sett ing and click “exit” button to exit

current interface.

Fig 4.12 Record Configuration - Time

4.3.4 Stamp

Stamp: User can overlap the channel name and time stamp on video.
Step 1: Enter into system configuration  record configuration  stamp. Refer to Fig 4.13.

Fig 4.13 Record Configuration - Stamp

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Step 2: Tick off camera name and time stamp. Click Setting button and then user can use cursor to drag the camera name
and time stamp in random positions. Pleas e refer to below Figures:

Before drag After drag

Step 3: User can also setup all channels with s ame parameters.
Step 4: Click “default” button to set to default setting. Click “apply” button to save the setting and click “exit” button to exit

current interface.

4.3.5 Recycle Record

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  record configuration  recycle record.
Step 2: Tick off recycle record to enable the recycle record function. It will cover the earlier recorded files and keep

recording when HDD is full. If dis-enabled, it will stop recording when HDD is full.
Step 3: Click “default” button to set to default s etting. Click “apply” button to save the sett ing and click “exit” button to exit
current interface.

4.3.6 Snap

In this interface, user can set up resolution, quality, snap interval, snap number.

4.4 Schedule Configuration

Schedule configuration includes three sub menus: schedule, motion, and alarm.

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4.4.1 Schedule

The row means seven days of a week from M onday to Sunday and the column means 24 hours of a day. Click the grid to
do relevant setup. Blue means selected area, gray means unselected area.

Fig 4.14 Schedule Configuration - Schedule

Step 1: Select channel, double-click, and a dialog box will pop-up like in Fig 4.15 where user can edit week schedule.

Fig 4.15 Schedule - Week Schedule

① Click “add” button to add a certain day schedule. Click “delete” button to delete the selected s chedule.

Copy: User can copy the specify schedule to other dates.
Click “OK” button to save the setting and click “Exit” button to exit current interface.

② User can apply the schedule setting of certain channel to other or all channels. Just select c hannel and click

“Copy” button.

Step 3: Click “apply” button to save the setting.

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4.4.2 Motion

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  schedule configuration  motion. Refer to Fig 4.16.
Step 2: The setup steps of motion are familiar with schedule. User can refer to “4.4.1 Schedule” for details.

Fig 4.16 Schedule Configuration - Motion

Note: The default schedule of motion detection is full-selected, that is, the color of schedule setting interf ace is
blue.

4.4.3 Sensor

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  schedule configuration  alarm. Refer to Fig 4.17.

Fig 4.17 Schedule Configuration - Sensor

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Step 2: The setup steps of alarm are familiar with schedule. User can refer to “4.4.1 Schedule” for details.

Note: The default schedule of sensor is full-selected, that is, the color of schedule setting interface is blue.

4.5 Alarm Configuration

Alarm configuration includes f i v e sub menus: sensor, motion, video loss, other alarm, and alarm out.

4.5.1 Sensor

Sensor includes three sub menus: basic, alarm handling, and schedul e.
① Basic

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  alarm configuration  sensor  basic. Refer to Fig 4.18.

Step 2: Enable sensor alarm and set the alarm type according to triggered alarm type. Two option: NO and NC.

Step 3: User can setup all channels with same parameters. Please tick off “all” and t hen do relevant setup.

Step 4: Click “default” button to set to default s etting and click “apply” button to save the setting. Click “exit” button to

exit current interface.

Fig 4.18 Alarm Configuration - Sensor - Basic

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② Alarm handling

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  alarm configuration  sensor  alarm handling. Refer to Fig 4.19.

Step 2: Select hold time and click Trigger button. Then a dialog box will pop -up as Fig 4.20.

Fig 4.19 Alarm Configuration - Sensor - Alarm Handling Fig 4.20 Alarm Handling - Trigger

Step 3: After selecting Buzzer, there will be triggered buzzer alarm out.

Full screen alarm: When triggered alarm, an al ar m full screen will pop up.

Email: Tick off this function. When an alarm is triggered, a notification email will be sent to user’s designed email box

including trigger events, time, snap pictures, device name, ID camera name etc.

Snap: Select channels. When an alarm is triggered, the system will automatically save the captured pictures from t he

selected channel. If user ticks off Email function, these pictures will also be sent to user’s designed email box.

To alarm out: When selecting the channel, there will be triggered alarm out in the designated channel. Click OK

button to save the setting and c li c k Exit button to exit the current interfac e.

To record: Tick off recording channels. It will record the camera when alar m is triggered. Click OK button to save the

setting and click Exit button to exit t he current interface.

To P.T.Z: Set linked preset and cruise for alarm. User can select any channel and multi channels as linked channels.

Click OK button to save the setting and click Exit button to exit the current interface.

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Step 4: User can also setup all channels with s ame parameters.

Step 5: Click “default” button to resort default setting; click “apply” button to save the setting; click “exit” button to exit

current interface.

③ Schedule

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  alarm configuration  sensor  schedule. Refer to Fig 4.21.

Fig 4.21 Sensor - Schedule

Step 2: The setup steps of sensor schedule are similar with schedule. Use r can refer to “4.4.1 Schedule” for details.

Note: the default schedule of sensor is full-selected, that is, the color of schedule settin g interface is blue.

4.5.2 Motion

Motion includes two sub menus: moti on and schedule.
① Motion

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  alarm configuration  motion. Refer to Fig 4.22.

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Fig 4.22 Motion

Step 2: Enable motion alarm and set alarm hold t ime which means time interval between two adjacent detective

motions. If there is other motion detected during the interval period, this is considered continuous movement.
Otherwise, it will be considered that those two adjacent detective motions are two different motion events.
Click Trigger button to pop up a dialog box.

Step 3: The setup steps of motion trigger are similar with alarm handling. User can refer to “Chapter 4.5.1 Sensor 

Alarm Handling” for more details.

Step 4: Click Area button to pop-up a window like in Fig 4.23.

Fig 4.23 Motion - Area

Step 5: In the Area interface, user can drag slide bar to set the sensitivity value (1-8). The default value is 4. The

higher the value is the higher sensitivity you get. Due to sensitivity being influenced by color and time (da y or
night), user can adjust its value according to the practical conditions. Click

icon, set the whole area as

detection area. Click

icon, the set detection area will be cleared. Click icon, user can test whether the

sensitivity value and motion area ar e s uitable accordingly (refer to the follo wing picture). Click

icon, to

save the setting. Click icon, exit current interface.

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Note: when user drag mouse to set motion detection area, they have to cli ck

icon to clear all set detection

area firstly, and then make the operation.

Step 6: User can also setup all channels with s ame parameters.

Step 7: Click “default” button to set to default setting. Click “apply” button to save the setting and click “exit” button to

exit current interface.

② Schedule

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  alarm configuration  schedule. Refer to Fig 4.24.

Step 2: The setup steps of alarm schedule are similar with schedule. User can refer to “4.4.1 Schedule” for details.

4.5.3 Video Loss

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  alarm configuration  video los s. Refer to Fig 4.25.
Step 2: The setup steps of video loss trigger are similar with alarm handling. User can refer to “4.5. 1 S ensor  alarm

handling” for more details.

Step 3: User can also setup all channels with same parameters.
Step 4: Click “apply” button to save the setting and click “exit” button to exit current interface.

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Fig 4.24 Alarm Configuration - Schedule Fig 4.25 Alarm Configuration - Video Loss

4.5.4 Other Alarm

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  other alarm. Refer to Fig 4.26.
Disk full: User can choose the capacity of the disk storage and se l ec t the related alarm. If the disk is full, the system will
alarm according to the setup.
IP conflict: If there is an IP address conflict within the same network, the device will alarm after user selects buzzer and

the channel to alarm out.

Disconnect: If there’s a disconnection, t he device will alarm after the user selects buzzer and t he channel to alarm out.
Disk Warning: If the disk reduces, the system will send email to the designated mailbox or alarm to notify the reducing

information after the user has select ed the corresponding function.
Step 2: The setup steps of Buzzer , Email, and Alarm Out are similar with alarm handling. User can refer to “4.5.1 Sensor 
alarm handling” for more details.
Step 3: Select a hard disk in the pull down list box. When the disk capacity is lower than that value, there will appear some
text information on the lower right of the live image.
Step 4: Click “default” button to set to default s etting. Click “apply” button to save the sett ing and click “exit” button to exit
current interface.

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Fig 4.26 Other Alarm

4.5.5 Alarm Out

Alarm out includes three sub menus: alarm out, schedule, and buzzer
① Alarm out

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  alarm out. Refer to Fig 4.27.
Step 2: In this interface, set relay alarm out name, select hold time which means the interval time between the two adjacent

alarms.

Step 3: User can setup all channels with same parameters. Tick off “all” to do relevant setup.
Step 4: Click “apply” button to save the setting and click “exit” button to exit current interface.

② Schedule

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  schedule.
Step 2: The setup steps of alarm out schedule are

similar with schedule. User can refer to “4.4.1 Schedule”
for details.

Note: The default schedule of motion detection is
full-selected, that is, the color of schedule setting
interface is blue.

Fig 4.27 System Configuration - Alarm Out

③ Buzzer

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Step 1: Enter into system configuration  buzzer
Step 2: Tick off Buzzer, set buzzer alarm hold time.

4.6 Network Configuration

Network configuration includes four submenus: network, sub stream, e-mail, and other settings.

4.6.1 Network

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  network configuration  network. Refer to Fig 4.28.
Step 2: HTTP port: the default value is 80. If the value changes, user needs to add the port number when typing IP address

in IE. For example: if HTTP port is set to 82 with IP address: http://192.168.0.25, user needs to input http://192.168.0.25:82
into IE browser.

Server port: communication port
Step 3: After selecting "Obtain an IP address automatically", the device will distribute IP address, subnet mask, and

gateway IP and DNS server.
Step 4: Enable PPPoE to directly connect the DVR to internet via ADSL and then input the user name and password. Click
TEST button to test the effectiveness of the relevant information.

Fig 4.28 Network Configuration – Network

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4.6.2 Sub Stream

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  network configuration  sub stream. Refer to Fig 4.29.
Step 2: Select fps, resolution, and quality.
Step 3: User can also setup all channels with same parameters.
Step 4: Click “apply” button to save the setting and click “exit” button to exit curr ent interface.

Fig 4.29 Network Configuration - Sub Stream

4.6.3 Email

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  network configuration  email. Refer to Fi g 4.30.
SMTP Server/Port: The name and port number of SMTP server. After selecting “This server requires a secure connection

(SSL)”, user can setup mail servers (such as Gmail) according to actual needs.

Send address/password: Sender’s email address/password
Receive address: Receiver’s email address. Here user can add at least t hree email addresses.

Click TEST button to test the validity of the mailbo x.

Attaching image: Tick off this item. The system will attach images when sending the emails.

Parameter

Meaning

FPS

Range from: 1-30 (NTSC) 1-25 (PAL)

Resolution

Support CIF

Quality

The higher the value, the clearer the
record image is. Six options: lowest,
lower, low, medium, higher and highest.

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Fig 4.30 Network Configuration - Email

4.6.4 Other Settings

Step 1: Enable DDNS server: user needs to input us er name, password, and host domain name of the registered website.

Click TEST to test the effectiveness of the relevant information.
Step 2: Click “default” button to set to default setting. Click “apply” button to save the setting and click “exit” button to exit
current interface.

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Fig 4.31 Network Configuration - Other Settings

Enable UPnP: User may select UPnP and then enable UPnP function in the user’s router. Then user can access DVR

through WAN. When accessing the DV R through IE, user can check the IP address by the following method: Double-click
the “My Network Places” icon on the desktop in PC, select “Show icons for networked UPnP devices” in the “Network
Tasks” list box, an information windo w will pop up, click “YES” button, “Windows Components Wizard” dialog box will pop
up as shown as in the picture below, press “Next” to continue. After finishing the installation of configuring components, the
UPnP icons will display. Users can double-click certain icon and check the IP address of the device.

If “Show icons for networked UPnP devices” isn’t displayed in the “Network Tasks” list box, please follow the below
operation:

Note: The domain name server selected by user is a
banding domain name of DVR. User should log onto
the website, which is provided by the server supplier,
to register a username and password first and then
apply a domain name online for the server. After
successful application, user can access the server
from IE client by inputting that domain name.

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 Click “Tools” – “Folder Options”
 Select the “Show common tasks in folders” in the “Tasks” check box to display the UPnP icon.

1． Domain name Registration (Take www.no-ip.com for example)

Note: Users can self-define the h ostname, username and password.

Input www.no-ip.com in the IE address bar. User can access the domain name registration interface.
Create user account and a confirmation e-mail will be sent. Click on the confirmation link sent to the e-mail and then user
can log in.

Once logged in, click

on the top r ight-hand corner of the webpage. Then click on

to enter a free domain name. Click and the following page will appear:

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User can type in hostname of choice but if user wants a free domain, must click a domain under No-IP Free Domains List.
User’s IP Address should automatically be inputed, but if user wants to use a different IP Address, type it in.

After filling out the information and clicking

user will be directed to a page where they can manage,

delete, or add more hosts. On the top of that page, the following picture will appear to show that the host has been created.

Note: www.no-ip.com was free when this manual was made so we cannot guarantee that it will continue to be free.

Definitions and descriptions of network configuration:

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DDNS server Website provided by dynamic domain name supplier. The

options: www.dyndns.com, www.no-ip.com, etc.

Username

Username to log into the website of domain name supplier

Password

Password to log into the website of domain name supplier

Host domain

The domain name user registered at the supplier’s website

Update interval

The interval time of upgrading DVR IP address

4.7 User Management Configuration

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  user management configuration. Refer to Fig 4.32.
Step 2: After clicking Add button, a dialog box will pop-up like in Fig 4.33.

Fig 4.32 User Management Configuration Fig 4.33 Add - General

① General: Input username and password. Select user type: normal or advance. Input the MAC address of the PC.

Click OK button. This user will be added into the user list box. Clic k Exit button to exit the current interface.

Note: When the default value of bind ing P C MAC ad dress i s 0 , the user is not bind with the specify computer. User
can log in DVR on the binding computer after set the specific binding MAC address.

② Authority:

Step 1: Enter into add user  authority referring to Fig 4.34.

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Step 2: In the authority interface, assign the definite operation right for tha t user.
Step 3: In the user management interface, click Setup button to modify username, user type, and bin ding PC

MAC address.
Step 4: Select the user that user wants to delete in the user list box and then click Delete button to delete this
user.
Step 5: Click Change password button to modify th e password and then click Exit button to exit the curr ent
interface.

Fig 4.34 Add User - Authority

4.8 P.T.Z Configuration

P.T.Z Configuration includes two submenus: ser i al port and advance
① Serial port

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  P.T.Z configuration  serial port. Refer to Fig 4.35.
Step 2: Tick off Enable and then setup the value of address, baud rate, and protocol according to the settings of the speed

dome.

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Step 3: User can setup all channels with sa m e parameters.

Fig 4.35 P.T.Z Configuration - Serial Port

Definitions and descriptions of serial port:

② Advance

Step 1: Enter into system configuration  P.T.Z configuration  advance. Refer to Fig 4.36.
Step 2: In the Advance interface, after clicking preset “Setting” button, a dialog box will pop-up like in Fig 4.37.

Parameter

Meaning

Address

The address of the PTZ device

Baud rate Baud rate of the PTZ device. Range: 110, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800,

9600, 19200, 34800, 57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, 921600.

Protocol Communication protocol of the PTZ device. Range: NULL, PELCOP,

PELCOD, LILIN, MINKING, NEON, STAR, VIDO, DSCP, VISCA,

SAMSUNG, RM110, HY, N-control.

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Fig 4.36 P.T.Z Configuration - Advance Fig 4.37 Advance - Preset Setting

a) In the preset interface, click Set ting button to see a window like in Fig 4.38.

Fig 4.38 Preset - Setting

b) User can control the dome rotation: up, up left, down, right down, left, left down, right, and up right. User can also

stop rotation. Adjust the rotate speed and the value of zoom, focus, and iris of the dome.

c) Select the serial number of the preset point. Click

button to enabl e the PTZ wiper and click button to

enable the PTZ light.

Note: PTZ must support wiper and light in order for these two functional buttons can take effect. At the same time
these two buttons are just available when selecting PELCOP or PELCOD.

Click Save button to save the settings. Click

icon to hide the tool bar and right-key can remerge it. Click icon
to exit the current interface.
d) In the preset interface, click OK button to save the setting and click Exi t button to exit current interface.

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Step 3: In the Advance interface, click cruise “Setting” button and a dialog box will pop-up like in Fig 4.39.

Fig 4.39 Cruise Set

a) Click Add but ton to add cruise line in the list box (max 8 cruise line c an be added). Select a cruise line and click
Setup button to see a window like in Fi g 4.40.

Fig 4.40 Cruise Set - Modify Cruise Line

b) Click Add icon to set the speed and tim e of preset point. Select a preset point and c lick Delete icon to
delete that preset point. Click Modify icon

to modify the setting of a preset point. User can click
those icons to adjust the position of pr eset point. Click Preview butt on to preview the cruise line and then cl ick OK
button to save the setting. Next, click Exit button to exit current interface.
c) Select a preset point in the cruise line list box and click Delete button to delete that cruise line. Click Clear all button

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to clear all cruise line from the list box. Click OK button to save the setting and click Exit button to exit current interface.

Step 4: In the Advance interface, click track “Setting” button to pop up a dialog box like in Fig 4.41.

Fig 4.41 Track Setting

a) User can control the dome rotation: up, up left, down, right down, left, left down, right, and up right. User can also
stop rotating. Adjust the rotate speed and the value of zoom, focus, and iris of the dome. Click Start Record button to
record the move track of PTZ and click this button again to stop recording. Click Start track button to play recorde d
track and click this button again to stop playing.

b) Click

icon to hide the tool bar. Right-key can remerge it. Click icon to exit the current interface.
Step 5: In the Advanc e i nterface, click “default” button to set to default se tting. Click “apply” button to save the sett ing and
click “exit” button to exit current i nterface.

4.9 Reset

Reset all settings and then the dev ice will reboot.

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5 Record Search & Playback and Backup

Search configuration includes four submenus: time search, event search, file management, and image.

5.1 Time search

Step 1: Ent er into Search configuration  time search. Ref er to Fig 5.1.

Fig 5.1 Search Configuration - Time Search

Step 2: Select channel, screen display mode, the highlight date in the calendar means there’s recorded data.
Step 3: Selec t a date, press Search button, click the time grid to set the play start time, or input play record time manually.

The selected time matches the blu e grid.

Note: The columns mean hours and the rows mean channels.
Step 4: Click Play button to playback recorded videos. Click the relevant buttons on the screen to do operation:

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Playback buttons

Note: When the monitor resolution is VGA800*600, the time search interface will appear a hide button. Click this
button to expand the whole interface.

5.2 Event Search

Step 1: Ent er into Search configuration  event search. Refer to Fig 5.2.

Fig 5.2 Search Configuration - Event Search

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Step 2: After clicking Search button, the searched event information will be displayed in the event list box. User can select
date and channel. Tick off Motion, Sensor, or All accordingly.

Step 3: Double check a certain record file to playback videos.

5.3 File management

Step 1: Ent er into Search configuration  file management. Refer to Fig 5.3.

Fig 5.3 Search Configuration - File Management

Step 2: When clicking Search button, the searched files will be displayed in the file list box. User can select date and

channels accordingly.

Lock: Select a file and click Lock but ton to lock this file. After that, that file will not be deleted or covered.
Unlock: Select a locked file and clic k Lock button to unlock this file.
Delete: Select an unlocked file and c lick Delete button to delete this file.
Step 3: Tick off “All” button and then user can lock/unlock o r del ete all files in the file management column.

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Step 4: Double click an unlocked item to playback.

5.4 Backup

This unit supports backup by USB device, through the USB port on the front panel. User also can make backup by IE
browser via internet. Refer to “7.3.2 Remote Backup”.

Step 1: Ent er into backup configuration. Refer to Fig 5.4.

Fig 5.4 Backup Configuration

Step 2: Set the start & end time, select channels, and click Search button to display the searched data in the data backup

list box.

Step 3: Check dat a file or tick off “All” to select all data files, click Backup button, Backup information dialog box will pop-up.
Step 4: In the backup information interface, user can check the relevant informat i on of backup files, storage type, save file

type, etc. Click Start button to start backup.

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6 Manage DVR

6.1 Check System Information

Check system information includes five submenus: system, event, log, network, and online user.

6.1.1 System Information

In this interface, user can check t he hardware version, MCU version, kernel version, device ID, etc.

6.1.2 Event Information

In this interface, user can check recorded events according to set date.

6.1.3 Log Information

In this interface, user can check rel ev ant log information according to set date.

6.1.4 Network Information

In this interface, user can check rel ev ant parameters of network.

6.1.5 Online Information

In this interface, user can check t he details of the current connection of online users.

Refresh: Refresh the current interface.

6.2 Disk management

1. Format the disk
Step 1: Enter into disk management interface.

Note: Please format the hard disk before recording. If not being formatted, it will show the status of the disk-free
space and total space shows OM at the bottom of screen.

Step 2: Click Refresh button to refresh the disk information of the list box. Set the property of the disk and then click Apply
button to save the setting.

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Step 3: Select a hard disk and click Format button to start format.

Note: All recorded files in the hard disk will be lost after being formatted.

2. Advanced

User may check model, S/N, firmware, and health status of the disk in this interface. User also can monitor the temperature,
internal circuit, di-electric mate rial of the disk, analysis of the potential problems of the disk, and warnings to pr otect its
data.

6.3 Upgrade

Currently, it only supports USB update. Get the software from your vendor when there is a new software version and make
sure it is corresponding with the DVR. User can check the USB information in Disk m anagement.
Software Upgrade: User needs to copy the upgrade software from vendor into the USB storage device and then connect
to the USB port. Enter Menu  Upgrade. The upgrade software name is displayed in the upgrade list box. Select that
software and click Upgrade button to start upgrading. Please wait for a while when the system is rebooted. Please don’t cut
off power during upgrade.

6.4 Logoff

Click Log off icon. A log off dialogue box will pop up. Click OK button and the device will log off. If user wants to log in again,
click

icon to ent er into user name and password to re-login.

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7 Remote Surveillance

7.1 IE Remote Surveillance

In order to view the DVR from a network, it must be connected to a LAN/WAN or internet. The network setup should be
done accordingly. Please refer to “4.6 Network Setup”. This DVR supports IE browser, on Windows XP, and Vista platform.

7.1.1 On LAN

Step 1: Enter into the DVR’s Main Menu  Setup  Network interface to input IP address, Subnet Mask, etc .If using

DHCP, please enable DHCP in both the DVR and the router.

Step 2: Enter Record Setup to set network v ideo parameters like resolution, frame rat e, etc.
Step 3: Open IE on a computer on the same network. Input the IP address of the DVR in IE and press enter.
Step 4: IE will download ActiveX components automatically. Enter the username and password in the subsequent window.

Notice: If HTTP port is not 80 and is a different number instead, user needs to add the port number after IP address.
For example, if set HTTP port as 82, user needs to input IP address like 192.168.0.25:82.
User name and password here are the same with that used on the DVR. The default is admin and 123456.

7.1.2 On WAN

There are two ways for the DVR to connec t to internet.

1. Connect the DVR to internet through router or virtual server
Step 1: Enter into the DVR’s Main Menu  Setup  Network interface to input IP address, Subnet Mask, etc. If using

DHCP, please enable DHCP in both the DVR and router.
Step 2: Forward IP address and port number in Virtual Server setup of the router or virtual server. Configure the firewall to
allow accessing the DVR. (If the user has enabled the UPnP function in both the DVR and router, he can skip this step.)
Step 3: If user wants to utilize dynamic domain name, please apply for a domain name in a DNS server (example:
www.no-ip.com, www.dyndns.com, etc.) supported by the DVR or router. Then add to the DVR or router.

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Step 4: Open IE browser, input IP address, or dynamic domain name and enter. If HTTP port is not 80, add the port
number after IP address or domain name.
Step 5: IE will download ActiveX components automatically. A window pops up and asks for user name and password.
Input name and password correctly, and enter to view.

Notice: If you cannot download and install ActiveX, please refer to “Appendix A FAQ: Question 8”.

2. Connect the DVR to internet dir ect ly.
Step 1: Enter into the DVR’s Main Menu  Setup  Network interface to enable PPPoE and then input user name and

password received from your ISP. Next, click Apply. The DVR will connect to the server and would give a confirmation
message.
Step 2: When accessing the remote interface of DVR, user can input WAN IP to access directly (user can enter int o Main
menu  Information  Network inter face to check IP address). The browser will download ActiveX components.

Fig 7.1 View with IE Browser

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7.2 Remote Surveillance through Apple PC

Note: Because the current plug-in version of client end just only suppo r t s 32-bit mode, the safari browser shall
start 32-bit mode. If the browser is the earlier MACOS version, the default set ting is 32-bit mode and the setting
can be skipped. The Setting steps are a s follows:

First: Right click safari icon

and select “Show in Finder”.

Second: Select Applications  Right click “Safari. App”  Select “Get Info”.

Third: Select “open in 32- bit mode”.

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7.2.1 On LAN

Step 1: After starting Apple computer, click icon. The following window will pop up. Please select “System

Preferences”  ”Internet &Wirel es s”  click “Network”.

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Step 2: Enter into Network interface and then click “Ethernet Connected” to check the internet connection of Apple PC.

Step 3: After acquiring the IP address, Subnet Mask, and so on, please enter into the DVR ’s Main Menu  Setup 

Network interface to manually input IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway acc ording to the configuration of PC. The
network segment should be the same as the PC. If using DHCP, please enable DHCP in the DVR and router.
Step 4: After finishing the above information, user can enter LAN IP and http port in the Safari browser. For example: input
http://192.168.1.100:81(her e 192.168.1.100 is LAN IP of DVR, 81 is the http por t of DVR). Click “ ”button and the
browser will download ActiveX components as shown below:

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Step 5: Click

icon and the n select the ActiveX components. The welcome interface will be shown. Click “Continue”

 ”Install” button and the following window will pop up:

Input the name and password of Apple PC and then click “OK” to install the ActiveX components.
Step 6: After finishing installing the Active X components, please quit the Safari browser. Right click

icon on the
desktop and then select “Quit” button to quit the browser. Then restart Safari browser. Input the IP address and http port to
enter into the login interface of D V R .

7.2.2 On WAN

There are also two ways for DVR to connect to the Internet.

1. Connect the DVR to internet through router or virtual server
Step 1: The network setups are the same as step one to step four of point 1 on WAN of IE remote surveillance.
Step 2: Enter WAN IP and http port in the Safari browser to install the ActiveX components. The concrete steps are the

same as steps 5 and 6 of Chapter 7.2.1.

2. Connect the DVR to internet dir ectly.
Step 1: The network setups are the same as step one of point 2 on WAN of IE remote surveillance.
Step 2: Enter WAN IP and http port in the Safari browser to install the ActiveX components. The concrete steps are the

same as steps 5 and 6 of Chapter 7.2.1.

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7.3 Remote Live Preview Interface

Fig 7.2 Remote Live Preview Interface

Symbol and function Definitio ns:

①

Channel indicator

②

Screen display mode

③

Volume

④

Snapping picture

⑤

Start manual record

⑥

Start IE record

⑦

Bidirectional talk

⑧

Playback

⑨

Color

⑩

PTZ control

⑪

Master/sub stream status

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Note: Click

button to record manually and the record file will be saved in user ’s PC.

Screen display mode: Click the

icon beside t he scr een dis pl ay mod e and the channel selection dial o g will a ppe ar a s
below:
Take 8-channel DVR for example: User can tick off
channels 1-ch to 8-ch at random to display the live
pictures. 6 channels can be selected at most. Then click
OK button to confirm the setting.

Snap pictures:

Fig 7.3 Channel Select Dialog

Click “Snap”

icon and the system will automatically capture pictures and save those pictur es in the computer.

User should set up the save path for those picture in the Remote Preview interface  Configuration  Local configuration.

Color adjustment:

Drag the slide bar to adjust Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation. C li ck Default to reset them to original value.

Buttons

Description

Drag the scroll bar to adjust the brightness of the channel display
Drag the scroll bar to adjust the contrast of the channel display

Drag the scroll bar to adjust the saturation of the channel display

Drag the scroll bar to adjust the hue of the channel display

Click this button to recover th e default value of brightness, contr ast,

saturation and hue

Save the adjustment

PTZ control:

Please connect speed dome to the devic e via RS485 fir st. Make sure the protocol of the speed dome is s upported by the

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device and set the relative parameters manually. User can control the dome up, down, right, left or stop rotating on Control
Center, adjust rotation speed, Iris and zoom, focus on the dome, and set the presets, etc.

Buttons definition:

Buttons

Description

means the dome rotate up. means the dome rotate up left.
means the dome rotate up right. means the dome rotate down.

means the dome rotate left down. means the dome rotate right

down.

means the dome r otate left. means the dome rotate

right. means the dome stop rotating.

Drag the scroll bar to adjust rotating speed of the dome.
'Iris' button. Click

button near 'Iris' button to increase light of the

dome. Click

button near 'Iris' button to decrease light of the

dome.

'Zoom' button. Click

button near 'Zoom' button to zoom in the

locale picture of this camera. Click

button near 'Zoom' button to

zoom out the locale picture of this camera.

'Focus' button. Click

button n ear 'Focus' button to have long

focus. Click button near 'Focus' button to have short focus.

Go to the Preset
Select and do auto cruise

Track
Auto scan
Wiper button

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Light button

Click the right mouse on the live interface and a pull-down menu will appear like in Fig 7.4.

Fig 7.4 Right Key Sub Menu

Stream: This DVR supports master stream and sub stream. Master stream has higher frame rate, max 30 FPS (NTSC)/25

FPS (PAL) for every channel, but it needs higher network bandwidth simultaneously. Sub-stream has low frame rate, max
7 FPS (NTSC)/6FPS (PAL) for every channel. It requires low network bandwidth. Therefore, users can select the stream
according to their bandwidth.

All to master/sub stream: Set all channel to master stream or sub stream.
Enable audio: Enable or dis-enable audio.
Full screen: The live preview picture will display with full screen and the tool bar will be hidden. Double click left mouse or

click right mouse to return.
Zoom in: Single channel large screen electronic amplification.

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7.4 Remote Playback & Backup

7.4.1 Remote playback

Click button to enter into record playback interface. Refer to Fig 7.5.
Select the record date and channels. Double-click the file name in the recorded file list box. User can play that file and
preview the picture.

Fig 7.5 Play Record File Interface

This DVR supports remote time search, event search, and file management.

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By Time Search:
Step1: Enter into Search  time search. Refer to Fig 7.6.

Fig 7.6 Time Search Interface

Step 2: Click “Search” button. The recorded data will be displayed in the data information list box. The highlighted date in

area ② means there is recorded data. Click those data and select the channels in area ③.

Step 3: User can set the data playing time and display mode in area ① as required.
Step 4: Select certain item from the data information list box and click “play” button to playback.
Step 5: Click the relevant buttons in the interface. User can do some operations such as: fast forward, pause, change

channel mode, research, etc. Refer to Fig 7.7.

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Fig 7.7 Time Search Playback

By Event Search:
Step 1: Enter into Search  event search. Refer to Fig 7.8.

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Fig 7.8 Event Search Interface

Step 2: Click t he highlighted date and select channels and then tick off the event type: motion and sensor. Click “search”

button.

Step 3: The events will be displ ayed in the event list box. Double-click certain item to playback.
File Management
Step1: Enter into Search  file management. Refer to Fig 7.9.

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Fig 7.9 File Management Interface

Lock: Select certain file item in the file lis t box. Click “Lock” button to lock this file that cannot be deleted or overlaid.
Unlock: Select a locked file and click “unlock” button to unlock this f il e.
Delete: Select an unlock file and click “delete” button to delete this file from file list.

7.4.2 Remote Backup

Click Backup button to enter into backup interf ac e. Refer to Fig 7.10.

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Fig 7.10 Remote Backup Interface

Step 1: Select channel and set the start and end time. Then click “search’ button to display the file information in the file list

box.
Step 2: Selec t back u p fi les and click “browse” button to set the save path. Then click “bac k up” button to start backup. The
backup files will be saved on user’s PC.

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7.5 Remote System Configuration

User can remotely setup the parameters of the device. Functions of remote configurations include: basic configuration, live
configuration, record config uration, schedule configuration, alarm configuration, network configur ation, PTZ configuration,
and user configuration. User s hould select an item in the menu list on the left first and then setup the relative parameters.
When one user sets up parameters of a c ertain item, others cannot set it up. Click Config to enter into the belo w interface
like in Fig 7.11.

Fig 7.11 Remote Menu Setup

The sub menu lists and the options in every item are similar with those on the DVR. Please refer to Chapter 3 “Main Menu
Setup Guide” for more details. Click “Apply” button to save the above settings. Click “default” button to recover the original
settings.

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Appendix A FAQ

Q1. Why can’t the DVR start after being connected to the power?

a. The adapter has been damaged. Please change an adapter.
b. The power of the adapter is not enough. Please r emove the HDD to check.
c. Hardware problem.

Q2. There is no menu output or only has live image display.

a. Check whether other devices can display menu or long press ESC key to wait for login dialog box to appear.

Q3. There’s indicator of the DVR lights, but no output. Why?

a. The power of the adapter is not enough. Please r emove the HDD or change an adapter to tr y.
b. The video format of the DVR is different from that of the monitor.
c. Connection problem. Please check the cable and the ports of monitor and DVR.

Q4. Why are no images displayed on parts or all of the channels of the DVR?

a. Connection problem. Please check the cable and the ports of camera and DVR.
b. Camera problem. Please check t he cameras.
c. The video format of the DVR is different from that of the cameras. Please change DVR system format.

Q5. Cannot find HDD

a. The power of the adapter is not enough. Please c hange an adapter to try.
b. Connection problem. Please check the power and data cables.
c. The HDD is damaged. Change a new one.

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Q6. Cannot record

a. Don't format HDD. Please format it manually first.
b. Don't enable record function or set up incorrectly. Please refer to Chapter 5 “Record Search & Playback and Backup”.
c. HDD is full and does not enable recycle function. Please refer to “4.3 Record Configuration”. Change to a new HDD or
enable recycle.
d. The HDD is damaged. Change a new one.

Q7. Cannot use mouse

a. Wait 1-2 minutes after mouse is connected.
b. Not detected. Plug/unplug several times.
c. The mouse is incompatible. Please change to another mouse.

Q8. Cannot download ActiveX components

a. IE browser blocks ActiveX. Please follow the setup below.

① Open IE browser. Click Tools → Internet Options

② Select Security → Custom Level . Refer to Fig 8.1.
③ Enable all the sub options under “ActiveX controls and plug-ins”. Refer to Fig 8.2.
④ Click ok to finish setup.

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b. Other plug-ins or anti-virus blocks ActiveX. Please uninstall or close them.

Fig 8.1 Fig 8.2

Q9: How to deal with when DVR starts and displays “please wait…” all the time
First possible reason: Hard-disk cable and data cable are not connected well.

Solution: Please check the connection of hard-disk cable and data cable and make sure they are connected well. If it still

doesn’t work, please unplug them and then try re-plugging again.
Second possible reason: It is forced to stop because hard disk has disabled track, which causes the system to check the
hard disk.
Solution: Change to another new hard disk or reformat the broken one.

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Q10: How to input pass word and digital numbers

The method to input password and digital numbers is to click the box behind password or items. A small keyboard will
appear. Please select numbers or letters to input (the initial password is 123456), or you can use the dig i tal ke ys in the
front panel.

Q11: Why is the hard disk used in a DVR identifying it as a new hard disk if it was directly used with another
similar type DVR? And why must we format it again?

When DVR only uses one hard disk, the hard disk removed from one to another similar type DVR can work normally
without format. However, when a DVR adds a new hard disk, it will identify the hard disk as a new one and inquire whether
to format, whether this hard disk was used or not in another sim ilar type of DVR before. In this condition, it can be used
normally after being formatted according to the guide. If there’s two or more hard disks used in different DVRs, when used
in another DVR with a similar type, they will be identified to be two or more new hard disks, and all of them need to be
formatted. In general, please do not try using more disks removed from different D V R s into another one in case the data
becomes lost.

Q12: What are the minimum configurations of PC for client connecting?

PC Module

Parameters

CPU

Intel Celeron 2.4G

Motherboard

Intel 845

HDD

80G

RAM

512M

VGA

NVIDIA GeForce MX440/FX5200; ATIRADEON 7500/X300

OS

Windows 2000(SP4 above) /Windows XP(SP2 above) /VISTA

DirectX

9.0

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Q13: How to handle a situation when codec control is blocked to install in VISTA or Win7 system?

If user gets this problem, there may be two ways to fix it:
a. Enter Control Panel  User Account and Family Safety  User Account Control (refer to below picture). Click Turn User
Account on or off. Cancel using User Account Control (UAC) to help protec t your computer.

b. Right click IE browser (refer to Fig 13.2). Select Run as administrator to run browser.

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Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity

User can calculate the size of hard di s k according to the saving time and DVR r ecording settings. The DVR uses fixed
video bit rate. The table below is the details at different settings.

Video Format Resolution

Total Frame Rate

(FPS)

Video Quality Bit Rate (kbps) Used Space(MB/h)

NTSC CIF 30

Highest

1M

465

Higher

768k

297

Medium

512k

230

Low

384k

173

Lower

256k

115

Lowest

128k

56

PAL CIF 25

Highest

1M

466

Higher

768k

295

Medium

512k

235

Low

384k

175

Lower

256k

112

Lowest

128k

56.4

The calculation format is: Total Recording Capacity = Used space per hour (MB/h) (coverage rate of hard disk) ×

recording time (hour) × channel numbers.

For instance, one customer uses NTSC cameras, set resolution to CIF, video quality to Lowest, frame rate to 30 fps for
enabling total 8 channels. He wants the unit to record continuously in a month. Below is the calculation:

Total Recoding capacity =56 (MB/h) X 24 (hrs/day) X 30 (days) X 8 (channels) = 322560 (MB) ≈ 323 (GB)

Therefore, customer needs to install just one SATA HDD with 323GB because it can record for almost one month.

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Appendix C Compatible Devices

1. Compatible USB drive (though we do not guarantee full compatibility)

Brand

Capacity

SSK

512MB, 1G, 2GB

Netac

4GB

Kingston

2GB

Aigo

2GB

Smatter vider

1GB

SanDisk

4GB

2. Compatible HDD list (though we do not guarantee full com patibility)

Brand

Capacity

Seagate Barracuda LP ST3200542AS

2TB

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST31500341AS

1.5T

Seagate SV35.3 ST31000340SV

1T

Seagate Pipeline HD.2

500G

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10

320G

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250310AS

250G

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3160813AS

160G

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST380815AS

80G

Maxtor Diamondmax 21 STM3160215AS

160G

HITACHI Deskstar HDS721616PLA380

160G

HITACHI Deskstar

80G

WD WD1600JS

160G

Samsung HD161HJ

160G

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Appendix D 4-CH Specifications

Compression format

Standard H.264 Baseline

Video output

Composite: 1.0V p-p / 75Ω BNC×2, VGAX1

Video input

Composite: 1.0V p-p / 75Ω BNC×4

VGA Resolution

1280*1024 / 1024*768 / 800*600

Record Resolution 352*240/704*480 (NTSC), 352*288/704*576 (PAL)

Display Frame Rate

120FPS (NTSC), 100FPS (PAL)

Record Frame Rate

120FPS (NTSC), 100FPS (PAL)

Audio input

-8dB~22k, RCA X 4

Audio output

-8DB~92dB, RCA X 1

Alarm input

NO or NC 4CH

Alarm output: 1CH

Record Mode

Manual / Sensor / Timer / Motion det ec tion

Simplex / Duplex / Triplex Pentaplex
Network Interface RJ-45 (LAN, INTERNET)

PTZ control

YES

Communication interface

RS485, USB 2.0 x 2 (one for backup, an other for USB mouse)

Disk info

1 SATA (not included)

Remote controller YES
Power supply 12V3A
Temperature 0℃-50℃

Humidity

10%-90%

Average Operating Power (Excluding HDD) ≤30W

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Appendix E 8-CH Specifications

Compression format

Standard H.264 Baseline

Video output

Composite: 1.0V p-p / 75Ω BNC×2, VGAX1

Video input

Composite: 1.0V p-p / 75Ω BNC×8

VGA Resolution

1280*1024 / 1024*768 / 800*600

Record Resolution 352*240/704*480 (NTSC), 352*288/704*576 (PAL)
Display Frame Rate 240FPS (NTSC), 200FPS (PAL)

Record Frame Rate

240FPS (NTSC), 200FPS (PAL)

Audio input

-8dB~22k, RCA X4

Audio output

-8DB~92dB, RCA X1

Alarm input NO or NC 8CH

Alarm output:

1CH

Record Mode

Manual / Sensor / Timer / Motion det ec tion

Simplex / Duplex / Triplex

Pentaplex

Network Interface

RJ-45 (LAN, INTERNET)

PTZ control

YES

Communication interface

RS485, USB2.0 x 2 (one for backup, another for USB mouse)

Disk info

1 SATA (not included)

Remote controller

YES

Power supply

12V3A

Temperature 0℃-50℃

Humidity

10%-90%

Average Operating Power (Excluding HDD) ≤30W