First Alert DVRAHD-0810, DVRAHD-0820, DVRAHD-1620 User Manual
USER MANUAL
HD-TVI Digital Video Recorder
DVRAHD-0810 | DVRAHD-0820 | DVRAHD-1620
INTRODUCTION
Thank You
Welcome
Thank you for choosing First Alert for your security needs!
For more than half a century, First Alert has made the home-safety and security products that make
your life easier. Our products are built to the highest standard which has earned us a leadership role
in the home-safety and security product categories. We are committed to serving our customers,
from the professionals who install our products, to the families and businesses who count on them.
First Alert has been helping families and businesses stay safe for over 50 years. By having a First
Alert Security System, you’re taking the first step in protecting your home or business from damage
or theft.
This manual is written for the HD-TVi DVRAHD-0810, DVRAHD-0820, DVRAHD-1620 Digital Video
Recorders. It was accurate at the time it was completed. However, because of our ongoing effort
to constantly improve our products, additional features and functions may have been added since
that time and on-screen displays may change. We encourage you to visit our website at www.
firstalert.com to check for the latest manuals (English and Spanish), firmware updates, downloads,
other security camera products and announcements.
Trademarks and Registered Trademarks
• Windows and Windows mark are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• HDMI, HDMI mark and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• The products contained in this manual are authorized by HDMI Licensing LLC with the use right of the HDMI technology.
• VGA is the trademark of IBM.
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• Other names of companies and product contained in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners
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INTRODUCTION
Key Product Features
Main Description
Eight or sixteen channel H.264 digital video recorder with Internet remote surveillance, motion
detection, PTZ and alarm control suitable for applications such as high-end residential - new or
remodel, light commercial, small business/retail, small warehouse or small grocery.
Product Features
• Auto IP connection capability
• H.264 Compression & Virus free Linux O/S
• Record, playback, mobile phone live view, backup, control, & remote access
• 1 TB or 2TB SATA hard drive installed depending on model
• Supports smart phone live view
• User-friendly interface: DVR capable of providing 16 bit true color,
semi-transparent GUI with notes for selected menu items
• Advanced motion detection activated recording
• 24/7 Scheduled Recording
• Network monitoring through internet access
• Supports USB or external DVD backup
• Hi-speed backup/upgrade/record via USB2.0
• PTZ camera control
• HDMI Video Out
Thank you for purchasing our product. If there is any question or request, please do not hesitate to
contact dealer. The figures in this manual are for reference only.
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.
Series Model Type
DVRAHD-XX
DVRAHD-0810
Network DVRDVRAHD-0820
DVRAHD-1620
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INTRODUCTION
Table of Contents
Section DeScription page #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Introduction 2-5
Safety 6
Product Overview
Package Contents 7
Camera Power Connections 8
Front Panel 9
IR Remote Control Operation 10
USB Mouse Operation 11
Input Method Description 12
Rear Panel 13
Initial Setup
Start Up and Shut Down 14
Setup Wizard 15-16
Adding and Connecting IP Cameras 17-18
Editing Connected IP Cameras and Configuring 19
Live View
Introduction of Live View 20
Operations in Live View Mode 21
Using the Mouse in Live View 21
Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode 22
Adjust Live View Settings 23
Manual Video Quality Diagnostics 23
User Logout 23
PTZ Controls
PTZ, Configuring PTZ Settings 24
Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns 24-27
PTZ Control Panel 28
Recording Settings
Configuring Encoding Parameters 29
Configuring Record Schedule 30-31
Configuring Motion Detection Record 31
Configuring Alarm Triggered Record
Manual Record 33
Configuring Holiday Record 33
Configuring Redundant Recording
Configuring HDD Group for Recording
Files Protection
Playback
Playing Back Record Files 38-42
Auxiliary Functions of Playback 43-44
Backup
Backing Up Record Files 45-50
Managing Backup Devices 51
32
34
35
36-37
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INTRODUCTION
Table of Contents
Section DeScription page #
Alarm Settings
Setting Motion Detection 52
Detecting Video Loss 53
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Detecting Video Tampering 54
Setting All-day Video Quality Diagnostics 55
Handling Exceptions 56
Setting Alarm Response Actions 57-58
Network Settings
Configuring General Settings 59
Configuring Advanced Settings 59-67
Checking Network Traffic 67
Configuring Network Detection 68-69
HDD Management
Initializing HDDs 70
Managing Network HDD 71
Managing eSATA 72
Managing HDD Group 72-73
Configuring Quota Mode 74
Checking HDD Status 74
Checking S.M.A.R.T. Information 75
Detecting Bad Sector 75
Configuring HDD Error Alarms 76
Camera Settings
Configuring OSD Settings 77
Configuring Privacy Mask 77
Configuring Video Parameters 78
DVR Management and Maintenance
Viewing System Information 79-80
Searching and Exporting Log Files 81-82
Importing/Exporting IP Camera Info 82
Importing/Exporting Configuration Files 83
Upgrading System 84
Restoring Default Settings 84
Others
Configuring General Settings 85
Configuring DST Settings 86
Configuring More Settings 86
Managing User Accounts 87-89
Logging out/Shutting down/Rebooting Device 89
Mobile App
Appendix
Hard Drive Removal and Installation 91
Specifications 92
FAQ’s/Glossary 93-94
Troubleshooting 95-96
Warranty 97
Notes 98
90
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SAFETY
Caution Statements
Safety Precautions
• Do not drop, puncture, or disassemble the cameras or DVR.
• Do not tug on the power adapter. Use the plug to remove it from the wall.
• Do not expose the cameras or DVR to high temperatures.
• For your own safety, avoid using the DVR when there is a storm or lightning in your area.
• Use the cameras and DVR with care. Avoid pressing hard on the cameras or DVR body.
• Do not use power cable if it is damaged or crushed.
Instructions For Use
• Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use.
• Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.
• Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
• Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
• Remove batteries from equipment that is not to be used for an extended period of time.
FCC Compliance
FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.
Notice: Only peripherals complying with FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-compliant peripherals or
peripherals not recommended by First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc. is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Changes or modications
to the product, not expressly approved by First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc., could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Important: The information shown in the FCC Declaration of Conformity paragraph below is a requirement of the FCC and is intended to supply you with information regarding the
FCC approval of this device. The phone number listed below is for FCC related questions only and not intended for questions regarding the connection or operation for this device.
FCC Declaration of Conformity for devices with the FCC logo. Responsible Party: First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Liberty Street Rd.,
Aurora, IL. 60504-8122. Telephone: (630) 851 - 7330. Product / Model: DVRAHD-04XX, DVRAHD-08XX, and DVRAHD-16XX.
We, First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc. declare under our sole responsibility that the device to which this declaration relates: Complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Certification (if applicable)
This device contains a radio transmitter. Accordingly, it has been certied as compliant with 47 CFR Part 15 of the FCC
Rules for intentional radiators. Products that contain a radio transmitter are labeled with an FCC ID.
Fire and Electric Shock Hazard Statement
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
UNPLUG ALL POWER SOURCES, INCLUDING CAMERAS FROM
THE DVR BEFORE REMOVING COVER. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE DVR OR ITS COMPONENTS AS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS DVR UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF THE PLUG TO THE WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT
WELL AS INJURY OR DEATH.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Disposal
Caution!
When working with electrostatic sensitive
devices such as hard disk or DVR unit, make
sure you use a static-free workstation. Any
electrostatic energy coming in contact with the
hard disk or DVR can damage it permanently.
These symbols indicate that it is prohibited to
dispose of these batteries in the household
waste. Take spent batteries that can no longer
be charged to the designated collection points
in your community.
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What,s in the Box*
DVR Device
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Package Contents
You will Need...
• Monitor or Television with
HDMI or VGA inputs
• VGA cable (If not using
included HDMI cable)
PC Software IR Bullet Camera* 12V AC Adapter(s) &
USB Mouse IR Remote ControlEthernet Cable Quick Start Guide
IR Dome Camera *
Power Cord(s)
Screws &
Mounting Parts
*Camera(s) only included if purchased as kit
Power Splitter(s)
16-2 | 4/8-1
BNC Cable with
Video and Power
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HDMI Cable
Protected by First
Alert Stickers (3)
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Camera and Power Connections
Installing Cameras
Installing Cable-Safe Mounting Bracket
Decide if the camera is to be wall or ceiling mounted and if cable will be
fed through mounting surface hidden directly behind the bracket or fed
through the side of the bracket so cable is exposed. Mark area where
you will drill your hole. The Cable-Safe Mounting Bracket has three
Adjusting Points. 1) Rotates Bracket 360° relative to mounting surface, 2)
Adjusts bracket hinge 180° and 3) Rotates camera body 360° to
level image.
Step 1: Select the position for the camera and drill your hole for the
cable. Feed cable through mounting surface. Mount bracket to surface.
Step 2: Aim camera at target and using Adjusting Points 1 and 2 in
tandem position camera. Tighten Ring and Thumb Screw.
Use First Alert Cameras Only
IR Dome Camera
PTZ & Alarm Connections
(Cameras not included)
Step 3: Rotate camera body using Adjusting Point 3 to the proper view
angle making sure the Camera Shield is always on top and parallel to
the ground so the image is level in the Live View Screen. See “Camera
Orientation” Info box. Tighten screw.
Step 4: Attach proper length of cable and run from camera to DVR
location. Note: Power cable ends are different. Be sure the correct
power connector end matches “To Camera” or “To DVR”. Tip - Connect
cable at camera end before running cable to verify orientation is correct.
Also, see Information box on “Longer Cable Runs”.
Step 5: Check camera orientation via the Live View screen.
Adjust as required.
Connecting Devices
Power
Splitter
Tablet & Smartphone App
Additional Cameras can
be Connected from Power
Splitter with BNC Cables
HDMI Cable
Follow this diagram to make device connections. Note, some
devices are not included with this kit. See “What’s in the Box” for
included devices.
VGA Cable
USB Mouse
RCA Audio Out to
Powered Speakers
(Not included)
RCA Audio In from Audio
Cameras or Powered
Microphone (Not included)
Ethernet to
Internet
RS-485 Device
Use First Alert
Power Supply
Only
Power
Splitter
BNC Cable with
Video & Power
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Front Panel
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
4
item Function DeScription
1
2
3
4
5
Power Displays yellow when power is on
Status Blinks red when data is being read from or written to HDD
Tx/Rx Blinks yellow when network connection is functioning properly
IR Receiver Receiver for IR remote
USB Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk
Drive (HDD).
POWER
STATUS
21 3 5
Tx/Rx
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Remote Control
The remote control provided requires two (2) AAA batteries. Install batteries
before operating.
item Function DeScription
1 Power Power on or off
2 DEV Enable/disable remote control
3 Alphanumeric Buttons Same as alphanumeric buttons on front panel
MENU
4
ESC
5
Same as MENU button on front panel
Same as ESC button on front panel
6 REC Same as REC button on front panel
PLAY
7
8
9
10
Direction/Enter
PTZ
PREV
Same as PLAY button on front panel
Same as direction buttons on front panel
Same as PTZ button on front panel
Same as PREV button on front panel
1 2
1 2 3
3
4
6
8
9
4 5 6
7 8
MENU
REC PLAY
PTZ PREV
DEV
9
ESC
0
5
7
10
Troubleshooting Remote Control
Make sure batteries are properly installed and that the remote is aimed directly at the IR
receiver on the front panel. If remote still does not work properly, take the following steps:
1. Go into Menu > Settings > General > More Settings by operating the front control panel or
the mouse.
2. Check and remember DVR ID#. The default ID# is 255. This ID# is valid for all IR remote
controls.
3. Press the DEV button on the remote control.
4. Enter the DVR ID# in step 2.
5. Press the ENTER button on the remote.
If the Status indicator on the front panel turns blue, the remote control is operating properly.
If the Status indicator does not turn blue and there is still no response from the remote,
please check the following:
1. Batteries are installed correctly and the polarities of the batteries are not reversed.
2. Batteries are fresh and not out of charge.
3. IR receiver is not obstructed.
If the remote still cannot function properly, please change the remote and try again, or
contact the device provider.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
USB Mouse
A standard three-button (left/right/scroll-wheel) USB mouse can
be used with this DVR. To use a USB mouse, simply plug the USB
mouse into one of the USB interfaces on the front panel.
:
NOTE
Follow the steps below to operate the USB mouse.
The DVR will automatically detect a compatible mouse.
1
Left-Button:
• Click to select channel, show quick set menu in Live View, menu select and menu enter.
• Double-click in Live View to switch between single-screen and multi-screen.
• Click and drag in PTZ Control to pan, tilt, and zoom.
• Click and drag to select target area in Video Tampering, Privacy Mask, and Motion Detection.
• Click and drag to select target area in Digital Zoom.
• Click and drag to drag channel/time bar in Live View.
2
Right-Button:
• Click to show menu in Live View.
• Click to exit current menu to upper-level menu.
3
Scroll-Wheel:
• Scroll up in Live View to go to previous screen.
• Scroll up in any menu to go to previous item.
• Scroll down in Live View to go to next screen.
• Scroll down in menu to go to next item.
2
3
1
Mouse Button
Operation
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Input Method Description
To enter text or numerical data, the system uses a virtual keypad. In fields
where letters or numbers can be entered, you can switch between various
formats — numbers, upper case letters (ABC), and lowercase letters (abc).
Soft Keyboard
icon DeScription
English
Numbers
Lowercase / Uppercase
Space
Exit
Capital English
Symbols
Backspace
Enter
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Rear Panel
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
2 10
item
1
2
3
4
5
1
9
Function
Video In
Audio In
Audio Out
VGA
HDMI
IN
8
4
3
2
11
10
VIDEO IN
5
12
13
7
6
14
16
15
VIDEO OUT
HDMI VGA LAN D+ D-
1 6 3
5 4 7 8 9 11
OUT
AUDIO
RS-485
12V
POWER
DeScription
BNC interface for TVI and analog video input.
RCA connector
RCA connector
DB15 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
HDMI video output connector.
USB Port
6
7
8
9
10
11
Network Interface
RS-485 Interface
Power Supply
Power Switch
GND
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for additional devices.
Connector for network
PTZ Controls
DC 12V in from power splitter / power supply.
Switch for turning on/off the device.
Ground
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INITIAL SETUP
Proper Startup
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the DVR. Check that the voltage of
the extra power supply is the same with the DVR’s requirement, and the ground connection is working properly.
Start Up and Shut Down
Starting Up
1. Check the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY
recommended that an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) be used in
conjunction with the device.
2. Turn on the power switch on the rear panel, and the Power indicator LED
should turn on indicating that the unit begins to start up.
3. After startup, the Power indicator LED remains on
Shutting Down
1. Menu > Shutdown
2. Shutdown
3. Yes
4. Turn off the power switch on the rear panel
when the note appears.
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INITIAL SETUP
Setup Wizard
Quick Startup
After the initial system power up, the Setup Wizard will automatically launch. Please select the system language in the dropdown list on your demand.
To skip the Setup Wizard temporarily, click the “Cancel” button.
Click “Next” in the Wizard screen to enter the “Login” window.
To login to the Setup Wizard, enter the default admin password 12345. Check the New Admin Password box. Enter and confirm
a new password and then click Next to set the date and time.
Set the correct time zone.
Choose from the dropdown menu to set preferred date format.
Click on the calendar icon to set the current system date.
Click on the clock icon to set the current system time and then
click Next to set the network parameters.
DS-7204HGHI-SH DS-7208HGHI-SH/ DS-7216HGHI-SH
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INITIAL SETUP
Network Wizard
Click Next button after you having
configured the network parameters, which
will take you to the Advanced Network
Setup Wizard window.
Set the parameters of port No., ezviz Cloud,
Auto UPnP or DDNS if required.
Click Next button after configuring the
advanced network parameters, which will
take you to the HDD
HDD Management
After the network has been configured,
the HDD needs to be initialized in order to
activate the HD. Click Init and then Next.
Click Copy to copy the recording setting to
other cameras.
Click OK to save the settings and exit the
wizard.
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Adding and Connecting the IP Cameras
The main function of the DVR is to connect the network cameras and record
the video got from it. So before you can get a live view or record of the video,
you should add the network cameras to the connection list of the device.
Before you start:
Ensure the network connection is valid and correct. For detailed
checking and configuring of the network, please see Chapter 9.
:
NOTE
Up to 2-ch IP cameras can be connected.
OPTION 1:
1. Right-Click the mouse when
you are in the Live View Mode
to show the Right-Click Menu.
INITIAL SETUP
2. Select Add IP Camera in the
pop-up menu to enter the IP
Camera Management interface.
3. The online cameras with
same network segment will be
displayed in the camera list.
Click the
add the camera.
Or you can click the Add
All button to add all the
detected online IP cameras.
button to
icon DeScription
Edit basic parameters of the camera
The camera is connected.
Delete the IP camera
Update the IP camera
Add the detected IP camera.
The camera is disconnected; you can click the icon to
get the exception information of camera.
Advanced settings of the camera.
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INITIAL SETUP
4. To add other IP cameras:
1) Click the Custom Adding button to pop up
the Add IP Camera (Custom) interface.
2) You can edit the IP address, protocol, management
port, and other information of the IP camera to be added.
3) Click Add to add the camera
OPTION 2:
1. Enter the Camera Management interface.
Menu> Camera> Camera
2. Repeat the step 3 and 4 of OPTION 1 to add the camera.
3. (For the encoders with multiple channels only) check the
checkbox of Channel No. in the pop-up window, as shown
in the following figure, and click OK to finish adding
icon DeScription
Edit basic parameters of the camera
The camera is connected. You can click the icon to get
the live view of the camera.
Delete the IP camera
Update the IP camera
Add the detected IP camera.
The camera is disconnected; you can click the icon to
get the exception information of camera.
Advanced settings of the camera.
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3. (For the encoders with multiple
channels only) check the checkbox of
Channel No. in the pop-up window,
as shown in the following figure,
and click OK to finish adding
Editing the Connected IP Cameras and Configuring
INITIAL SETUP
Customized Protocols
After the adding of the IP cameras, the basic information of the camera
lists in the page, you can configure the basic setting of the IP cameras.
1. Click the icon to edit the parameters; you can edit
the IP address, protocol and other parameters.
Channel Port: If the connected device is an encoding device
with multiple channels, you can choose the channel to connect
by selecting the channel port No. in the dropdown list.
2. Click OK
To edit advanced parameters:
1. Drag the horizontal scroll bar to the
right side and click the
2. Edit the network information and
the password of the camera.
icon.
3. Click Apply to save the settings and click OK
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LIVE VIEW
Live View Introduction
What is Live View?
Live view shows you the video image from each camera in real time. The DVR will automatically enter
Live View mode when powered on. It is also at the very top of the menu hierarchy, thus hitting the ESC
many times (depending on which menu you’re on) will bring you to the Live View mode.
Live View Icons
In the live view mode, there are icons at the right top of the screen for each channel, showing the status of the record and alarm
in the channel, so that you can know whether the channel is recorded, or whether there are alarms occur as soon as possible.
icon DeScription
Alarm (video loss, video tampering, motion detection, or sensor)
Record (manual record, schedule record, motion detection or alarm triggered record)
Alarm and Record
Event/Exception (motion detection, sensor alarm or exception information) For details, see Chapter on Handling Exceptions.)
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Operations
Operations in Live View?
Live View offers the following functions:
Function DeScription
Single Screen Displays only one screen on the monitor
Multi-Screen Simultaneously displays multiple screens on the monitor
Use to auto switch between screens
Auto-Switch
Start Recording Continuously record (motion detection record supported)
Quick Settings Set output to Standard, Bright, Gentle, or Vivid
Playback Play back the recorded videos for current day.
Dwell time for each screen must be set in the Configuration menu before enabling
(Menu > Configuration > Live View > Dwell Time)
LIVE VIEW
Using the Mouse
name DeScription
Menu Enter the main menu of the system by right clicking the mouse.
Single Screen Switch to the single full screen by choosing channel number from the dropdown list.
Multi Screen Adjust the screen layout by choosing from the dropdown list.
Previous Screen Switch to the previous screen.
Next Screen Switch to the next screen.
Start/Stop
Auto-switch
Start Recording
Add IP Camera A shortcut to enter the IP camera management interface.
Enable/disable the auto-switch of the screens.
The dwell time of the live view configuration must be set before using Start Auto-switch.
Start recording of all channels, Normal Record and Motion Detection Recording are selectable from the dropdown list.
Quick Settings Output Mode is configurable with Standard, Bright, Gentle and Vivid options.
Playback Enter the playback interface and start playing back the video of the selected channel immediately.
PTZ Control A shortcut to enter the PTZ control interface of the selected camera
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LIVE VIEW
Live View Quick Setting Toolbar
Each channel offers a quick setting toolbar for single-click mouse options in the corresponding screen.
icon DeScription
Enable/Disable Manual Record
PTZ Control
icon DeScription
Close Live View
Instant Playback
Instant Playback only shows the record in last five minutes. If no
record is found, it means there is no record during the last five minutes.
Digital Zoom can zoom in the selected area to the full
screen. Click and draw to select the area to zoom in.
Image Settings icon can be selected to
enter the Image Settings menu.
Digital Zoom
Mute/Audio on
Image Settings
Four modes are selectable according to the real situation:
• Standard: for general lighting conditions (default).
• Indoor: the image is relatively smoother.
• Dim Light: the image is smoother than the other two modes.
• Outdoor: the image is relatively clearer and sharper.
The degree of contrast and saturation is high.
:
NOTE
brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, sharpness and denoising.
You can also click Default to restore the default settings and
click Copy to copy the image settings to other analog cameras.
Refer to the Chapter 11.3 Configuring Video Parameters for
details.
You can adjust the image parameters, including
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LIVE VIEW
Adjust Live View Settings
1. To configure Live View settings (such as the Output interface, dwell time, mute or audio on, or screen number for each
channel), Enter the Live View interface: Menu > Configuration > Live View.
Setting Function
Video Output Interface Designates output settings for HDMI and VGA
Live View Mode Designates the Display Mode to be used for Live View
Dwell Time
Enable Audio Output
Time (in seconds) to delay between switching
channels when enabling auto-switch in Live View
Enables/disables audio output for the selected camera in
the live view mode.
Event Output Designates the output to show event video
Full Screen Monitoring
Dwell Time
2. Set the camera order.
1) Select View tab.
2) Click a window to select it, and then double-click a camera name
in the camera list you would like to display. Setting an ‘X’ means
the window will not display any camera.
3) You can also click
click to stop live view of all channels. Click
the previous or next page.
4) Click the Apply button.
Time (in seconds) to show alarm event screen
to start live view of all channels in order and
to go to
or
Manual Video Quality Diagnostics
The video quality of the analog channels can be diagnosed manually and
you can view the diagnostic results from a list.
1. Enter the Manual Video Quality Diagnostics interface.
Menu> Manual >Manual Video Quality Diagnostics
2. Check the checkboxes to select the channels for diagnostics.
3. Click the button Diagnose, and the results will be displayed on a
list. You can view the video status and diagnostics time of the selected
channels.
User Logout
After logging out, the monitor turns to live view mode. After logging out
of the system, menu operation on screen is invalid. It is required to input
a username and password.
1. Enter Shutdown Menu: Menu > Shutdown.
2. Click Logout.
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:
NOTE
Connect the camera to the device for the video
quality diagnostics.
Three exception types can be diagnosed:
Blurred Image, Abnormal Brightness and Color
Cast.
PTZ CONTROLS
PTZ
Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Setup:
NOTE: Consult the instruction manual of your PTZ camera for complete
information about your camera, including protocol, baud rate and parity
settings before beginning setup. Enter these settings in the DVR.
Connect your PTZ Camera to this DVR
Connect a PTZ camera to the BNC and DC power cables. Also, connect the
communication cable from the PTZ camera to the 485A (TX, +) and 485B
(RX, -) control inputs to the PTZ block on the back of the DVR. Note there
is only one set of PTZ control inputs (485A & 485B), however multiple PTZ
cameras can be set up by making parallel connections. See diagram for
details and see “PTZ Camera Setup” Info box for additional information.
Configuring PTZ Settings
PTZ is an acronym for pan, tilt, zoom. PTZ cameras that allow
the camera to pan left and right, tilt up and down, and zoom
in and out. To set the parameters of a PTZ camera, enter the
PTZ Settings interface: Menu > Camera > PTZ.
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PTZ Inputs Configuration
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1. Choose camera from Camera dropdown list.
2. Choose the camera for PTZ setting in the Camera
dropdown list.
3. Click the RS-485 Settings button to set the RS-485
parameters.
All the parameters should be exactly the
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NOTE
4. Click Apply.
same as the PTZ camera parameters
Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols, and Patterns
Before you start
Make sure that the presets, patrols and patterns
should be supported by PTZ protocols.
Customizing Presets
Set a preset location for a PTZ camera to point to when an
event takes place: Menu > Camera > PTZ
1. Use the directional button to wheel the camera to the
location where you want to set preset; and the zoom and
focus operations can be recorded in the preset as well.
2. Enter the preset No. (1~255) in the preset text field, and
click the Set button to link the location to the preset.
Repeat the steps 1-2 to save more presets.
Click the Clear button to clear the location information of
the preset, or click the Clear All button to clear the location
information of all the presets.
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Calling Presets in PTZ Setting Interface
Enable a position for a PTZ camera to point to when an
event takes place.
1. Click the button PTZ in the lower-right
corner of the PTZ setting interface;
Or press the PTZ button on the front panel
or click the PTZ Control icon
setting bar, or select the PTZ option in the rightclick menu to show the PTZ control panel.
2. Choose Camera in the dropdown list.
3. Click the button to show the general
settings of the PTZ control.
4. Click to enter the preset No. in the
corresponding text field.
5. Click the Call Preset button to call it.
in the quick
PTZ CONTROLS
Customizing Patrols
Patrols allow a PTZ camera to move to different points for
set durations before moving to the next point. Key points
correspond to presets: Menu > Camera > PTZ
1. Select patrol number from dropdown.
2. Click the Set button to add key point.
3. Configure key point parameters. The Key Point No.
determines order.
4. Click the Add button to add the next key point to the patrol, or you can click the OK button to save the key point to
the patrol.
Choose corresponding preset number.
Choose time duration to stay at key point.
Choose speed at which PTZ camera will move to next key point.
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PTZ CONTROLS
Calling Patrols in PTZ Setting Interface
Calling a patrol makes the PTZ to move
according the predefined patrol path.
1. Click the button PTZ in the lower-right corner of the PTZ
setting interface;
2. Click the
PTZ control.
3. Select a patrol in the dropdown list and click the Call
Patrol button to call it.
4. You can click the Stop Patrol button to stop calling it.
button to show the general settings of the
Customizing Patterns
Set patterns by recording the movement of the PTZ camera and call the pattern to make the PTZ camera movement according
to the predefined path: Menu > Camera > PTZ
1. Choose pattern number.
2. Click the Start button and click corresponding
buttons in the control panel to move the PTZ
camera, and click the Stop button to stop it.
The movement of the PTZ is recorded as the
pattern.
Calling Patterns in PTZ Setting
Interface
Move PTZ camera according to predefined patterns in
PTZ setting interface:
1. Click the button PTZ in the lower-right corner of the
PTZ setting interface;
2. Click the
the PTZ control.
3. Click the Call Pattern button to call it.
4. Click the Stop Pattern button to stop calling it.
button to show the general settings of
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PTZ CONTROLS
Customizing Linear Scan Limit
The Linear Scan can be enabled to trigger the scan in the horizontal direction in the predefined range.
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NOTE
1. Enter the PTZ Control interface.
Menu > Camera > PTZ
2. Use directional button to wheel the camera to the
location where you want to set the limit.
Click Left Limit or Right Limit to link location to
corresponding limit.
NOTE
This function is supported by some certain models.
The speed dome starts linear scan from the left
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limit to the right limit, and you must set the left
limit on the left side of the right limit, as well the
angle from the left limit to the right limit should be
no more than 180º.
Calling Linear Scan
Follow the procedure to call the linear scan in the
predefined scan range.
1. Click the button PTZ in the lower-right corner of the
PTZ setting interface;
2. Click the
of the PTZ control.
3. Click Linear Scan button to start the linear scan and
click the Linear Scan button again to stop it.
You can click the Restore button to clear the defined
left limit and right limit data and the dome needs to
reboot to make settings take effect.
button to show the one-touch function
One-touch Park
For some certain model of the speed dome, it can be configured to start a predefined park action (scan, preset, patrol
and etc.) automatically after a period of inactivity (park time).
1. Click the button PTZ in the lower-right corner of the PTZ setting interface;
2. Click the
3. There are 3 one-touch park types selectable, click the corresponding button to activate the park action.
button to show the one-touch function of the PTZ control.
Park (Quick Patrol): The dome starts patrol from the predefined preset 1 to preset 32 in order after the park time. The
undefined preset will be skipped.
Park (Patrol 1): The dome starts move according to the predefined patrol 1 path after the park time.
Park (Preset 1): The dome moves to the predefined preset 1 location after the park time.
The park time can only be set through the speed dome configuration interface, by default the value is 5s.
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NOTE
4. Click the button again to inactivate it.
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PTZ CONTROLS
PTZ Control Panel
To enter the PTZ control panel, there are two ways supported.
OPTION 1:
In the PTZ settings interface, click the PTZ button on the lower-right corner which is next to the Back button.
OPTION 2:
In the Live View mode, you can press the PTZ Control button on the front panel or on the remote control,
or choose the PTZ Control icon
Click the Configuration button on the control panel, and you can enter the PTZ Settings interface.
In PTZ control mode, the PTZ panel will be displayed when a mouse is connected
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with the device. If no mouse is connected, the
corner of the window, indicating that this camera is in PTZ control mode.
, or select the PTZ option in the right-click menu.
icon appears in the lower-left
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NOTE
only compatible with PTZ enabled cameras / IP camera.
Direction button and
the auto-cycle button
The speed of the PTZ
movement
3-D Zoom
Switch to the PTZ
control interface
Previous item
Stop the patrol /
pattern movement
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Zoom+, Focus+, Iris+
Light on/off
Image Centralization
Switch to the one-touch
control interface
Next item
Exit
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Zoom-, Focus-, Iris-
Wiper on/off
Menu
Switch to the general
settings interface
Start pattern / patrol
Minimize windows
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RECORDING SETTINGS
Configuring Encoding Parameters
Check the storage mode of the HDD: Menu > HDD > General.
1. Click Advanced
2. If HDD mode is Quota: Set maximum record capacity and
maximum picture capacity. If HDD mode is Group: Set the
HDD group.
Configure encoding parameters to define image quality
including stream type and resolution. Enter the Record
Settings interface to set recording parameters:
Menu > Record > Parameters.
1. Configure parameters according to table below. (this option
is only available when the HDD mode is Group) and whether
you want to record audio.
2. Click Apply.
Setting Function
Pre-Record Time set to record before a scheduled event
Post-Record Time set to record after a scheduled time or event
Expired Time
The longest time for a record file to be kept in the HDD
before deleting. “0” will keep a file from being deleted.
Redundant Record Enable to save record and captured picture in redundant HDD
Before you start
Make sure the HDD has already
been installed and initialized.
You can Copy the same settings
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NOTE
to the TVI cameras, and the channel
No.4 connects to an analog camera, and
then the settings of channel No. 1 can
be only copied to channel 2 and 3.
to the cameras with same signal,
e.g., the channel No. 1-3 connect
Record Audio Enable / Disable audio recording
Video Stream
Choose between main stream or sub-stream (Sub-stream
allows longer record time with the same storage space)
Only supported by analog cameras. Enabling the 960 mode to
Enable 960 Mode
enable the WD1 resolution for the main stream, otherwise, the resolution supports up to 4CIF. And the option does not supported by TVI
cameras, while the WD1 resolution is available all the time.
To set sub-stream parameters, enter sub-stream tab page.
1. Use the dropdown lists to set each parameter.
2. Click Apply.
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NOTE
used for other cameras, click Copy to copy the
settings to other channels.
(Optional) If the parameters can also be
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RECORDING SETTINGS
Configuring Record Schedule
Record schedules are used to set times for cameras to automatically start or stop. Enter the Record
Schedule interface: Menu > Record > Schedule
1. Choose the camera to schedule.
2. Check Enable Schedule.
1. Configure the record schedule by clicking Edit or
choose a color icon under the Edit button and draw the
schedule line on the panel.
2. Select the day of the week to schedule
3. Check All Day item to schedule an all-day recording.
Click on the
for the recording.
4. Click Copy to copy settings to another day of the week.
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NOTE
And the time periods cannot be overlapped with each other.
NOTE
holiday schedule in Holiday settings.
Up to 8 periods can be configured for each day.
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The Holiday option is available when you enable
5. Click OK to save setting and return to upper level menu.
clock to set the accurate Start / End times
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