DVR systems DVR31xxH User Manual

Mini 1U Series Standalone DVR User’s Manual

Table of Contents

1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 10

1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 10

1.2 Features .......................................................................................................................................... 10

1.3 Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 11

2 OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS ......................................................................... 15

2.1 Front Panel ..................................................................................................................................... 15

2.2 Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 16

2.3 Connection Sample........................................................................................................................ 17

2.4 Remote Control .............................................................................................................................. 18

2.5 Mouse Control ................................................................ ................................................................ 19

2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel .................................................................................................... 21

2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard ........................................................................................................................ 21

2.6.2 Front Panel................................................................................................................................. 21

3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................. 22

3.1 Check Unpacked DVR ................................................................................................................... 22

3.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel ............................................................................................... 22

3.3 HDD Installation ............................................................................................................................. 22

3.4 Connecting Power Supply ................................................................................................ ............. 23

3.5 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices ............................................................................... 23

3.5.1 Connecting Video Input ............................................................................................................. 23

3.5.2 Connecting Video Output .......................................................................................................... 24

3.5.3 Connecting Audio Input & Output ................................................................................................. 24

3.5.4 Audio Input ................................................................................................................................. 24

3.5.5 Audio Output ................................................................ .............................................................. 25

3.6 RS485 ............................................................................................................................................. 25

3.7 Other Interfaces ............................................................................................................................. 26

4 OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS ............................................ 27

4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu .......................................................................................................... 27

4.1.1 Login ........................................................................................................................................... 27

4.1.2 Main Menu ................................................................................................ ................................. 27

4.1.3 Logout......................................................................................................................................... 28

4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure ............................................................................................ 28

4.1.5 Replace Button Battery ............................................................................................................. 28

4.1.6 Preview Zoom Function ................................................................ ............................................ 29

4.2 Manual Record ............................................................................................................................... 29

4.2.1 Live Viewing ............................................................................................................................... 29

4.2.2 Manual record ............................................................................................................................ 29

4.3 Search & Playback ......................................................................................................................... 31

4.3.1 Search Menu.............................................................................................................................. 31

4.3.2 Basic Operation ......................................................................................................................... 34

4.3.3 Calendar ..................................................................................................................................... 35

4.4 Schedule ......................................................................................................................................... 36

4.4.1 Schedule Menu............................................................................................................................... 36

4.4.2 Snapshot .................................................................................................................................... 37

4.4.3 Image FTP ................................................................................................ ................................. 38

4.5 Detect .............................................................................................................................................. 39

4.5.1 Go to Detect Menu ......................................................................................................................... 39

4.5.2 Motion Detect .................................................................................................................................. 39

4.5.3 Video Loss ...................................................................................................................................... 41

4.5.4 Camera Masking ............................................................................................................................ 42

4.6 Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation ................................................................................................ 42

4.6.1 Go to alarm setup interface ...................................................................................................... 43

4.6.2 Alarm setup ................................................................................................................................ 43

4.7 Backup ............................................................................................................................................ 45

4.7.1 Detect Device ................................................................................................................................. 45

4.7.1 Backup ....................................................................................................................................... 45

4.8 PTZ Control and Color Setup ........................................................................................................ 46

4.8.1 Cable Connection ........................................................................................................................... 46

4.8.2 PTZ Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 46

4.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key ....................................................................................................... 48

4.9 Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan ........................................................................................................... 48

4.9.1Preset Setup ................................................................................................................................... 49

4.9.2 Activate Preset ............................................................................................................................... 50

4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup) .............................................................................................................. 50

4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour) ...................................................................................................................... 50

4.9.5 Pattern Setup ................................................................................................................................. 50

4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function .............................................................................................................. 50

4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup ............................................................................................................................ 51

4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan ........................................................................................................................ 51

4.10 Flip................................................................................................................................................... 51

5 UNDERSTANDING OF MENU OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS.................... 52

5.1 Menu Tree ...................................................................................................................................... 52

5.2 Main Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 53

5.3 Setting ............................................................................................................................................. 53

5.3.1 General ....................................................................................................................................... 53

5.3.2 Encode ....................................................................................................................................... 55

5.3.3 Schedule .................................................................................................................................... 56

5.3.4 RS232......................................................................................................................................... 56

5.3.5 Network ...................................................................................................................................... 57

5.3.6 Alarm .......................................................................................................................................... 63

5.3.7 Detect ......................................................................................................................................... 63

5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom............................................................................................................................. 63

5.3.9 Display ........................................................................................................................................ 64

5.3.10 Default.................................................................................................................................... 66

5.4 Search ............................................................................................................................................. 66

5.5 Advanced ........................................................................................................................................ 66

5.5.1 HDD Management ..................................................................................................................... 67

5.5.2 Abnormity ................................................................................................................................... 68

5.5.3 Alarm Output .............................................................................................................................. 68

5.5.4 Manual Record .......................................................................................................................... 69

5.5.5 Account ...................................................................................................................................... 69

5.5.6 Auto Maintain ............................................................................................................................. 70

5.5.7 TV Adjust .................................................................................................................................... 70

5.5.8 Card Overlay .............................................................................................................................. 71

5.5.9 Config File Backup .................................................................................................................... 72

5.6 Information ...................................................................................................................................... 73

5.6.1 HDD Information ........................................................................................................................ 73

5.6.2 BPS............................................................................................................................................. 74

5.6.3 Log ................................ .............................................................................................................. 74

5.6.4 Version ....................................................................................................................................... 75

5.6.5 Online Users .............................................................................................................................. 75

5.7 Shutdown ........................................................................................................................................ 76

6 ABOUT AUXILIARY MENU .............................................................................. 77

6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu ............................................................................................................ 77

6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key ................................................................................................... 77

6.2 Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function ................................................................................... 78

6.2.1 Preset Setup .............................................................................................................................. 79

6.2.2 Activate Preset ........................................................................................................................... 79

6.2.3 Patrol Setup ............................................................................................................................... 79

6.2.4 Activate Patrol ............................................................................................................................ 79

6.2.5 Pattern Setup ............................................................................................................................. 79

6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function .......................................................................................................... 80

6.2.7 Border Setup .............................................................................................................................. 80

6.2.8 Activate Border Function ........................................................................................................... 80

6.2.9 Flip .............................................................................................................................................. 80

7 WEB OPERATION ............................................................................................ 82

7.1 Network Connection................................................................................................ ....................... 82

7.2 Login ............................................................................................................................................... 82

7.2.1 Real-time Monitor ...................................................................................................................... 85

7.2.2 PTZ ............................................................................................................................................. 86

7.2.3 Color ........................................................................................................................................... 89

7.2.4 Picture Path and Record Path .................................................................................................. 89

7.3 Configure ........................................................................................................................................ 90

7.3.1 System Information ................................................................................................................... 90

7.3.2 System Configuration ................................................................................................................ 92

7.3.3 Advanced ................................................................................................................................. 110

7.3.4 Additional Function .................................................................................................................. 116

7.4 Search ........................................................................................................................................... 118

7.5 Alarm ............................................................................................................................................. 122

7.6 About ............................................................................................................................................. 123

7.7 Log out .......................................................................................................................................... 123

7.8 Un-install Web Control ................................................................................................................. 124

8 PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ................................................ 125

9 FAQ ................................................................................................................. 126

APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION ................................................. 131

APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE BACKUP DEVICE LIST........................................ 132

APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD DEVICE LIST ............................................ 136

APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST ................................................. 137

APPENDIX E COMPATIBLE SWITCHER LIST .................................................. 139

APPENDIX F COMPATIBLE WIRELESS MOUSE LIST ..................................... 140

APPENDIX G EARTHING .................................................................................... 141

APPENDIX H TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR ELEMENTS ................ 146

Welcome

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

Important Safeguards and Warnings

1．Electrical safety

All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes. We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper handling or installation.

2．Transportation security

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

3．Installation

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

4．Qualified engineers needed

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

5．Environment

The DVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable, explosive substances and etc. This series product shall be transported, storage and used in the environment ranging from 0℃ to 40 ℃

6. Accessories

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

7. Lithium battery

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

1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Overview

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

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

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

1.2 Features

This series product has the following features:  Real-time monitor It has analog output port, VGA port and HDMI port. You can use monitor or displayer to realize surveillance function. System supports TV/VGA/HDMI output at the same time.

 Storage function Special data format to guarantee data security and can avoid vicious data modification.

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

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

 Record playback function Support each channel real-time record independently, and at the same time it can support search, forward play, network monitor, record search, download and etc. Support various playback modes: slow play, fast play, backward play and frame by frame play. Support time title overlay so that you can view event accurate occurred time Support specified zone enlargement.

 Network operation

Parameter

4-ch

8-ch

16-ch

System

Main Processor

High-performance industrial embedded micro controller OS

Embedded LINUX

System Resources

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

Interface

User-friendly graphical user interface

Input Devices

Front panel, USB mouse, remote control

Input Method

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

Shortcut Function

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

Compression Standard

Video Compressio n

H.264

Audio Compressio n

G.711A

Video monitor

Video Input

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

P- P,

B75Ω)

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

P- P,

B75Ω)

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

P- P,

B75Ω)

Video Output

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

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

 Alarm activation function Several relay alarm outputs to realize alarm activation and on-site light control. The alarm input port and output has the protection circuit to guarantee device safety.

 Communication port RS485 port can realize alarm input and PTZ control. RS232 port can connect to keyboard to realize central control, and can also connect to PC COM to upgrade system and realize maintenance, and matrix control. Standard Ethernet port can realize network access function.

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

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

Slight function differences may be found due to different series.

1.3 Specifications

Video Standard

PAL (625 line, 50f/s), NTSC (525 line, 60f/s)

Record Speed

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

Video Partition

1/4 windows(Optional)

1/4/9 windows

1/4/9 /16 windows

Monitor Touring

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

Resolution (PAL/NTSC )

PAL（625TV Line，50f/s），NTSC（525TV line，60f/s）

Real-time monitor： D1 704×576/704×480

ALL CIF SERIES: Main code-stream: D1 704×576/704×480 (6f/s, when other channels’ resolution are all CIF, the first channel and the ninth channel can support 25f/s.) , CIF 352×288/ 352×240 , QCIF 176×144/176×120

ALL D1 SERIES: Main code stream: D1 704×576/704× 480 (all channels can max. support 25f/s); CIF 352×288/ 352×

240 、QCIF 176× 144/176×120

N/A

ALL CIF SERIES‖ Support dual streams: extra stream resolution CIF 352×288/ 352×240

(6f/s ) QCIF 176×144/176×120

ALL D1 SERIES: Support dual streams:

extra stream resolution CIF 352× 288/ 352×240 (all channels can max. support 25f/s) QCIF 176×144/176×120

N/A

Image Quality

6-level image quality (Adjustable)

Privacy mask

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

Image Information

Channel information, time information and privacy mask zone.

TV Adjust

Adjust TV output zone suitable to anamorphic video.

Channel Lock

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

Channel Information

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

Color Configuratio n

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

Audio Input

1 channel 200-2000mV 10KΩ（RCA）

Audio Output

1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(RCA)

Bidirectional Audio

Reuse the first channel audio input port to realize bidirectional talk function.

Hard disk

Hard Disk

1 built-in SATA port. Support 1 HDD.

Hard Disk Occupation

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

Record and playback

Recording Mode

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

Recording Length

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

Playback Repeat Way

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

Various search engines such as time, type and channel.

Playback Mode

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

Various File Switch Ways

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

Multichannel Playback

Single window mode; 4-window mode

Single window mode; 4/8-window mode

Single window mode; 4/8//916-window mode

Window Zoom

Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when playback

Partial Enlargemen t

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

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

Support USB burner (extension function).

Support network download and backup

Network Function

Network control

View monitor channel remotely.

DVR configuration through client-end and web browser

Upgrade via client or browser to realize remote maintenance.

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

Support network PTZ lens control

File download backup and playback

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

Alarm in and alarm output via network

Bidirectional audio.

Motion Detection and Alarm

Motion Detection

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

Video Loss

Screen message prompt supported

External Alarm

N/A

Manual Alarm Control

N/A

Alarm Input

N/A

Alarm Output

N/A Alarm Relay

N/A

Interface

USB Interface

2 USB 2.0 ports.

Network connection

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

PTZ control port Support various PTZ control protocols.

RS232

N/A

System Information

Hard Disk Information

Display HDD current status

Data Stream Statistics

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

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

Version

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

On-line user

Display current on-line user

User Management

User Manageme nt

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

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

Password Authenticati on

Password modification Administrator can modify other user’s password.

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

Upgrade

USB, ConfigTool

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

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

General Parameter

Power

DC +12V / 2A

Power Consumptio n

12W (Exclude HDD)

Working Temperatur e

0℃－＋55℃ Working Humidity

10%－90%

Air Pressure

86kpa－106kpa

Dimension (W*D*H)

325 x242 x55mm Weight

1.25KG(Exclude HDD)

Installation Mode

Desktop installation

Name

Icon

Function

Power button

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

Shift

In textbox, click this button to switch between numeral, English(Small/Capitalized),donation and etc.

Up/1 Down/4

、

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

Increase/decrease numeral.

Assistant function such as PTZ menu.

In text mode, input number 1/4 (English character G/H/I)

Left/2 Right/3

 

Shift current activated control,

When playback, click these buttons to control playback bar. In text mode, input number 2(English character A/B/C) /3(English character D/E/F)

ESC

Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.

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

Enter

ENTER

Confirm current operation

Go to default button

Go to menu

Record

REC

Manually stop/start recording, working with direction keys or numeral keys to select the recording channel.

Slow play/8

Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback. In text mode, input number 8 (English character T/U/V).

Assistant

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

2 Overview and Controls

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

2.1 Front Panel

The front panel is shown as in Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1

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

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

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

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

Realize other special functions.

Fast play/7



Various fast speeds and normal playback. In text mode, input number 7 (English character P/Q/R/S).

Play previous/0

 In playback mode, playback the previous video

In text mode, input number 0.

Reverse/Pau se/6



In normal playback or pause mode, click this button to reverse playback In reverse playback, click this button to pause playback. In text mode, input number 6 (English character M/N/O)

Play Next/9



In playback mode, playback the next video In menu setup, go to down ward of the dropdown list. In text mode, input number 9 (English character W/X/Y/Z)

Play/Pause /5



In normal playback click this button to pause playback In pause mode, click this button to resume playback. In text mode, input number 5(English character J/K/L).

USB port

To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.

Network abnormal indication light

Net

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

HDD abnormal indication light

HDD

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

Record light

1-16

System is recording or not. It becomes on when system is recording.

IR Receiver

It is to receive the signal from the remote control.

Alarm indication light

Alarm

Here you can view there is external alarm input or not. The light becomes on when there is an external alarm. The light become off when the external alarm stops.

2.2 Rear Panel

Mini 1U series product rear panels are shown as below..

Video CVBS output

USB Port

Video Input

Audio Input

Audio Output

Video VGA output

Network port

RS 485 port

Power input port

Power button

GND

Figure 2-2 4-channel

Figure 2-3 8-channel

Figure 2-4 16-channel

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

2.3 Connection Sample

Please refer to Figure 2-5 for mini 1U series product connection sample. The following figure is based on one 16-channel series.

Figure 2-5 Connecting sample

2.4 Remote Control

The remote control interface is shown as in Figure 2-6. Please note remote control is not our standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory bag.

Figure 2-6

Serial Number

Name

Function

Address

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

Multiple-window switch

Please refer to the multiplewindow switch button in the front panel (MULT)

0-9 number key

Input password, channel or switch channel. Shift is the button to switch the input method.

Record

Please refer to the record in the front panel.

Auxiliary key

Please refer to the Fn button in the front panel.

Confirm /menu key

Please refer to the ENTER button in the front panel.

Cancel

Please refer to the ESC button in the front panel.

Direction key

Please refer to the direction buttons in the front panel.

forward

Various forward speeds and normal speed playback.

Please refer to the previous in the front panel.

Backward

Various backward speeds and normal speed playback.

Stop

Please refer to the stop button in the front panel.

Please refer to the next button in the front panel.

Slow play

Please refer to the slow play button in the front panel.

Play/Pause

Please refer to the play/pause button in the front panel.

Fast play

Please refer to the fast play button in the front panel.

Left click mouse

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

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

Implement the control operation.

Modify checkbox or motion detection status.

Click combo box to pop up drop down list

2.5 Mouse Control

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

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

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

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

panel to input. For example, click numeral 1 you can input―/‖ , or you can click

the numeral in the on-screen keyboard directly.

Double left click mouse

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

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

Right click mouse

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

The simple entry level series product does not support RS232 function.

Exit current menu without saving the modification.

Press middle button

In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.

Switch the items in the check box.

Page up or page down

Move mouse

Select current control or move control

Drag mouse Select motion detection zone

Select privacy mask zone.

2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel

2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard

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

2.6.2 Front Panel

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

1. Loosen the screws of the upper cover and side panel.

2. Fix four screws in the HDD (Turn just three rounds).

3. Place the HDD in accordance with the four holes in the bottom.

4. Turn the device upside down and then turn the screws in firmly.

5. Fix the HDD firmly.

6. Connect the HDD cable and power cable.

3 Installation and Connections

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

3.1 Check Unpacked DVR

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

Note

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

3.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel

For detailed information of the function keys in the front panel and the ports in the rear panel, please refer to the appendix for detailed information. The model in the front panel is very important; please check according to your purchase order. The label in the rear panel is very important too. Usually we need you to represent the serial number when we provide the service after sales.

3.3 HDD Installation

This series DVR has only one SATA HDD. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher. You can refer to the Appendix for recommended HDD brand. Please follow the instructions listed below to install hard disk.

7. Put the cover in accordance with the clip and then place the upper cover back.

8. Secure the screws in the rear panel and the side panel.

Note:

 You can connect the HDD data cable and the power cable first and then fix the HDD in the

device.

 Please pay attention to the front cover. It adopts the vertical sliding design. You need to

push the clip first and then put down.

3.4 Connecting Power Supply

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

3.5 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices

Please note the following figure is based on the general series product.

3.5.1 Connecting Video Input

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

B75Ω. See Figure 3-1

The video signal should comply with your national standards. The input video signal shall have high SNR, low distortion; low interference, natural color and suitable lightness.

Guarantee the stability and reliability of the camera signal:

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

Guarantee stability and reliability of the transmission lineBTTTB

Please use high quality, sound shielded BNC. Please select suitable BNC model according to the transmission distance. If the distance is too long, you should use twisted pair cable, and you can add video compensation devices or use optical fiber to ensure video quality. You should keep the video signal away from the strong electromagnetic interference, especially the high tension current.

Keep connection lugs in well contactBTTTB

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

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Figure 3-1 Mini 1U Series

3.5.2 Connecting Video Output

Video output includes a TBNC(PAL/NTSC BNC（1.0VP- P， 75Ω）output , a VGA output and one HDMI output. The mini 1U series supports BNC, VGA and HDMI output at the same time. See Figure 3-2. The simple entry level series supports BNC and VGA output at the same time. When you are using pc-type monitor to replace the monitor, please pay attention to the following points:

 To defer aging, do not allow the pc monitor to run for a long time.  Regular demagnetization will keep device maintain proper status.  Keep it away from strong electromagnetic interference devices.

Using TV as video output device is not a reliable substitution method. You also need to reduce the working hour and control the interference from power supply and other devices. The low quality TV may result in device damage.

Figure 3-2 Mini 1U Series

3.5.3 Connecting Audio Input & Output

3.5.4 Audio Input

These series products adopt BNC port. Due to high impedance of audio input, please use active sound pick-up. See Figure 3-3

Audio transmission is similar to video transmission. Try to avoid interference, dry joint, loose contact and it shall be away from high tension current.

Figure 3-3 Mini 1U Series

3.5.5 Audio Output

The audio output signal parameter is usually over 200mv 1KΩ (RCA). It can directly connect to low impedance earphone, active sound box or amplifier-drive audio output device. If the sound box and the pick-up cannot be separated spatially, it is easy to arouse squeaking. In this case you can adopt the following measures:

 Use better sound pick-up with better directing property.  Reduce the volume of the sound box.  Using more sound-absorbing materials in decoration can reduce voice echo and improve

acoustics environment.

 Adjust the layout to reduce happening of the squeaking. Please refer to Figure 3-4.

Figure 3-4 Mini 1U Series

3.6 RS485

When the DVR receives a camera control command, it transmits that command up the coaxial cable to the PTZ device. RS485 is a single-direction protocol; the PTZ device can’t return any data to the

unit. To enable the operation, connect the PTZ device to the RS485 (A,B) input on the DVR. SeeFigure 3-5

Since RS485 is disabled by default for each camera, you must enable the PTZ settings first. This series DVRs support multiple protocols such as Pelco-D, Pelco-P. To connect PTZ devices to the DVR:

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

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

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

Figure 3-5

3.7 Other Interfaces

There are still other interfaces on the DVR, such as USB ports. You can refer to the Figure 3-6 for more information.

Figure 3-6 Mini 1U Series

4 Overview of Navigation and Controls

Important

 Slight difference may be found in the interface. All the interfaces listed below are based on

the mini 1U series product.

 The simple entry level series product does not support RS232 function.  The 8/16-channel simple entry level series product does not support schedule snapshot

function and etc. Please note for the 8-channel simple entry level series product, when you logged in the Web to operate real-time monitor/network playback/network download, the local-end 8-channel playback is disabled, and vice versa. The 16-channel simple entry level series product does not have the all-channel playback mode. That is to say, the 16-channel simple entry level series product only support 1/4-cannel playback mode.

Before operation, please make sure:

 You have properly installed HDD and connect all the cable connections.  The provided input power and the device power are matched.  The external power shall be DC +12V.  Always use the stable current, if necessary UPS is a best alternative measure.

4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu

4.1.1 Login

After system booted up, default video display is in multiple-window mode. Click Enter or left click mouse, you can see the login interface. See Figure 4-1. System consists of four accounts:

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

backup and etc.)  Username: default. Password: default(hidden user) You can use USB mouse, front panel, remote control or keyboard to input. About input method:

Click to switch between numeral, English character (small/capitalized) and denotation.

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

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

Figure 4-1

4.1.2 Main Menu

After you logged in, the system main menu is shown as below. See Figure 4-2.

There are total six icons: search, information, setting, backup, advanced and shutdown. You can move the cursor to highlight the icon, and then double click mouse to enter the submenu.

Figure 4-2

4.1.3 Logout

There are two ways for you to log out. One is from menu option: In the main menu, click shutdown button, you can see an interface is shown as below. See Figure 4-3.

Figure 4-3

There are several options for you. See Figure 4-4.

Figure 4-4

The other ways is to press power button on the front panel for at least 3 seconds, system will stop all operations. Then you can click the power button in the rear panel to turn off the DVR.

4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure

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

4.1.5 Replace Button Battery

Please make sure to use the same battery model if possible.

Recording status

Video loss

Motion detection

Camera lock

Preview

zoom button

We recommend replace battery regularly (such as one-year) to guarantee system time accuracy.

Note:

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

4.1.6 Preview Zoom Function

Move your mouse to the left top corner of the preview interface; you can see the preview zoom button. See Figure 4-5. Left click the icon; you can see a hook icon. Now you have enabled the preview zoom function. You can drag the mouse to zoom in the image.

Figure 4-5

4.2 Manual Record

4.2.1 Live Viewing

After you logged in, the system is in live viewing mode. You can see system date, time and channel name. If you want to change system date and time, you can refer to general settings (Main Menu->Setting->General). If you want to modify the channel name, please refer to the display settings (Main Menu->Setting->Display)

4.2.2 Manual record Note:

You need to have proper rights to implement the following operations. Please make sure the HDD has been properly installed.

4.2.2.1 Manual record menu

There are two ways for you to go to manual record menu.

 Right click mouse or in the main menu, Advanced->Manual Record.  In live viewing mode, click record button in the front panel or record button in the remote

control. Manual record menu is shown as in Figure 4-6.

4.2.2.2 Basic operation

There are three statuses: schedule/manual/stop. Please highlight icon“○” to select corresponding channel.  Manual: The highest priority. After manual setup, all selected channels will begin ordinary

recording.  Schedule: Channel records as you have set in recording setup (Main Menu->Setting-

>Schedule)  Stop: All channels stop recording.

Figure 4-6

4.2.2.3 Enable/disable record

Please check current channel status: ―○‖ means it is not in recording status, ―●‖ means it is in

recording status. You can use mouse or direction key to highlight channel number. See Figure 4-7.

Figure 4-7

4.2.2.4 Enable all channel recording

Highlight ○ below All, you can enable all channel recording.  All channel schedule record Please highlight ―ALL‖ after ―Schedule‖. See Figure 4-8. When system is in schedule recording, all channels will record as you have previously set (Main menu->Setting->Schedule). The corresponding indication light in front panel will turn on.

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