Genie WHDSDI16 User Manual

WHDSDI16 DVR

Manual

DVR User Manual

CAUTION

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

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

 Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other devices that produce heat.
 Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth.
 Do not block any ventilation openings and ensure proper ventilation around the machine.
 Do not power off the DVR when the device is functioning. The correct operation to shut down the DVR is to stop recording first, use

“shut-down” button from the menu, and switch off the main power.

 This machine is for indoor use only. Do not expose the machine in rain or moist environment. In case any solid or liquid get inside the

machine’s case, please turn off the device immediately and get it checked by a qualified technician.

 Do not try to repair the device by yourself without technical aid or approval.
 When this product is in use, the relevant contents of Microsoft, Apple and Google will be involved in. The pictures and screenshots in

this manual are only used to explain the usage of our product. The ownerships of trademarks, logos and other intellectual properties related
to Microsoft, Apple and Google shall belong to the above-mentioned companies.

 This manual is suitable for 8/16-channel digital video recorders. All examples and pictures used in the manual are from 16-channel DVR.

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer ......................................................................................................................................... 4

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

2.1.2 Install DVD Writer ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 Front Panel Descriptions ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.3 Rear Panel Instructions........................................................................................................................................................ 6

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

2.5 Control with Mouse .......................................................................................................................................................... 12

2.5.1 Connect Mouse ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 12

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

3 Basic Function Instruction .......................................................................................................................... 14

3.1 Startup & Shutdown ......................................................................................................................................................... 14

3.1.1 Startup .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

3.1.2 Shutdown ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14

3.2 Login .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15

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

3.3.1 Live Playback .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

4 Main Menu Setup Guide ............................................................................................................................. 17

4.1 Basic Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................... 18

4.1.1 System .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

4.1.2 Date & Time ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 20

4.1.3 DST ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

4.2 Live Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................... 21

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4.2.1 Live ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

4.2.2 Main Monitor .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

4.2.3 Mask ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

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

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

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

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

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

4.3.5 Recycle Record ................................................................................................................................................................ ........................ 25

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

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

4.4.1 Schedule ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26

4.4.2 Motion .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

4.4.3 Sensor ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

4.5 Alarm Configuration ......................................................................................................................................................... 27

4.5.1 Sensor ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

4.5.2 Motion .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

4.5.3 Video Loss .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 31

4.5.4 Other Alarm ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 31

4.5.5 Alarm Out ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 31

4.6 Network Configuration ..................................................................................................................................................... 32

4.6.1 Network .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32

4.6.2 Sub-stream .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 33

4.6.3 Email ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33

4.6.4 Server ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

4.6.5 Other Settings .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

4.7 User Management Configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 37

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4.8 P.T.Z Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................... 38

4.9 Advanced ......................................................................................................................................................................... 42

4.9.1 Reset ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42

4.9.2 Import/Export .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 42

4.9.3 Block/Allow list ................................................................................................ ....................................................................................... 42

5 Search，Playback & Backup ...................................................................................................................... 43

5.1 Time Search ..................................................................................................................................................................... 43

5.2 Event Search .................................................................................................................................................................... 44

5.3 File Management .............................................................................................................................................................. 45

5.4 Search by Image ............................................................................................................................................................... 46

5.5 Backup ............................................................................................................................................................................ 47

6 Manage DVR .............................................................................................................................................. 48

6.1 Check System Information ................................................................................................................................................ 48

6.1.1 System Information ................................ ................................................................................................................................ .................. 48

6.1.2 Event Information .................................................................................................................................................................................... 48

6.1.3 Log Information ................................ ....................................................................................................................................................... 48

6.1.4 Network Information ................................................................................................................................................................................ 48

6.1.5 Online Information ................................................................................................................................................................................... 48

6.1.6 Record Information ................................................................................................................................................................................... 49

6.2 Manual Alarm .................................................................................................................................................................. 49

6.3 Disk Management............................................................................................................................................................. 49

6.4 Upgrade........................................................................................................................................................................... 49

6.5 Logoff ............................................................................................................................................................................. 50

6.6 IE Remote Surveillance ..................................................................................................................................................... 50

6.6.1 On LAN .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 50

6.6.2 On WAN ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 50

6.7 Remote Surveillance through Apple PC .............................................................................................................................. 52

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6.7.1 On LAN .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 53

6.7.2 On WAN ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 55

6.8 Remote Preview ............................................................................................................................................................... 56

6.9 Remote Playback & Backup .............................................................................................................................................. 59

6.9.1 Remote Playback ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 59

6.9.2 Remote Backup ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 64

6.10 Remote System Configuration ................................................................ ................................................................ .......... 64

6.11 Tools ............................................................................................................................................................................. 65

6.12 Remote Information ........................................................................................................................................................ 66

7 Mobile Surveillance ..................................................................................................................................... 67

7.1 By Phones with Windows Mobile OS ................................................................................................................................. 67

7.2 By Phones with Symbian OS ................................ ............................................................................................................. 68

7.3 By Phones with Iphone OS ................................................................................................................................................ 71

7.4 By Phones with Android OS .............................................................................................................................................. 79

7.5 By Phones with Blackberry OS .......................................................................................................................................... 84

Appendix A FAQ ........................................................................................................................................... 90

Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity .................................................................................................... 96

Appendix C Compatible Devices ................................................................................................................... 97

Appendix D 4-CH Specifications ................................................................................................................... 99

Appendix E 8-CH Specifications.................................................................................................................. 100

Appendix F 16-CH Specifications ................................................................................................................ 101

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1 Introduction

1.1 DVR Introduction

This model DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is designed especially for CCTV systems. It adopts high performance video processing chips
and has an embedded Linux system. Meanwhile, it utilises many of the most advanced technologies - such as standard H.264 with low bit
rate, Dual stream, SATA interface, VGA output mouse supported, IE browser supported with full remote control, mobile phone viewing ­which ensure its powerful functionality and high stability. Due to these distinctive characteristics, it has wide application including banks,
telecommunication, transportation, factories, warehouses, irrigation and so on.

1.2 Main Features

COMPRESSION FORMAT

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

LIVE SURVEILLANCE

 Support VGA /CVBS/HDMI output
 Support 4/8/16-ch SDI video inputs
 Support channel security by hiding live display
 Display the local record state and basic information
 Support USB to make full control

RECORD MEDIA

 Support eight SATA HDD to record for a longer time without any limitation

BACKUP

 Support USB 2.0 devices to backup
 Support built-in SATA DVD writer to backup

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

RECORD & PLAYBACK

 Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording
 Support recycle after HDD full
 Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable
 4/8/16 audio channels available
 Two record search mode: time search and event search
 Support 4 screen playback simultaneously
 Support deleting and locking the recorded files one by one
 Support remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet

ALARM

 4 channel alarm output and 4/8/16 channel alarm input available
 Support schedule for motion detection and sensor alarm
 Support pre-recording and post recording
 Support linked channels recording once motion or alarm triggered on certain channel
 Support linked PTZ preset, auto cruise and track of the corresponding channel

PTZ CONTROL

 Support various PTZ protocols
 Support 128 PTZ presets and 8 auto cruise tracks
 Support remote PTZ control through internet

SECURITY

 Customize user right: log search, system setup, two way audio, file management, disk management, remote login, live view, manual

record, playback, PTZ control and remote live view

 Support 1 administrator and 63 users.

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 Support event log recording and checking, events unlimited

NETWORK

 Support TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol
 Support IE browser to do remote view
 Support setup client connection amount
 Support dual stream. Network stream is adjustable independently to fit the network bandwidth and environment.
 Support picture snap in remote live
 Support remote time and event search, and channel playback with picture snap
 Support remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise
 Support remote full menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters remotely
 Support mobile surveillance by smart phones, Symbian, Windows phone, iPhone or Gphone, 3G network available
 Support CMS to manage multi devices on internet

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2 Hardware Installation

Notice: Check the unit and the accessories after getting the DVR.

Please do not power up the unit until the physical installation is complete.

2.1 Install Hard Drive & DVD Writer

2.1.1 Install Hard Drive

Notice: 1. This series supports eight SATA hard drives. Please use the hard drive the manufacturers recommend especially for security and

safety setups.

2. Please calculate HDD capacity according to the recording setting. Please refer to “Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity”.
Step1: Unscrew and Open the top cover
Step2: Connect the power and data cables. Place the HDD onto the bottom case as Fig 2-1.
Step3: Screw the HDD in place.

Note: For the convenience during installation, please connect the power and data cables first, and then screw in place.

Fig 2-1 Connect HDD

2.1.2 Install DVD Writer

Notice: 1. The writers must be the compatible devices we recommend. Please refer to “Appendix C Compatible Devices”.

2. This device is only for backup.

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Step1: Unscrew and Open the top cover.

Step2: Unscrew and take the barrier out of the front panel. Then connect the power and data cables. Finally, put the DVD with the holder
into the case, let the screw holes of the case aim at the holder’s and screw them firmly.

Fig 2-2 Connect the DVD Writer

2.2 Front Panel Descriptions

Notice: The front panel descriptions are only for reference; please make the object as the standard.

Name

Description

Power

Switch off-to stop DVR. Use it before turning off the power.

1-10(digital button)

Input number 1-10 or choose channel.

0_ _(digital button)

Input number 0 and the above number together for channels 11to 16

Direction button

Change direction to select items

Enter button

Confirm selection

Backup

The light turns blue when backing up files and data.

Network

The light turns blue when it is able to access the network.

HDD

The light turns blue when reading/writing HDD.

REC

The light turns blue when recording

Playback

The light turns blue when playing video.

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Name

Description

MENU button

Enter menu in live

BACKUP button

Enter backup mode in live

Info button

Check recording data

Search button

Enter into search mode

P.T.Z. button

Enter PTZ mode in live

Audio button

Enable the audio in live

REC button

Record manually

Play/Pause button

Play or pause the record

REW button

Rewind key

FF button

Fast forward

Exit button

Exit the current interface or status

Screen mode button

Choose single, four or multiple channel modes

IR

For remote controller

USB port

To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD for
backup or update firmware; or connect to USB mouse

2.3 Rear Panel Instructions

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Fig 2-3 Rear Panel for 4-CH

Item

Name

Description

1

Alarm out

Relay Output. Connect to external alarm.

2

Alarm in

Connect to external sensor

3

P/Z

Connect to speed dome. Y is TX+, Z is TX-.

4

K/B

Connect to keyboard. A is TX+, B is TX-.

5

HD SD Video in

HD SDI video signal inputs.

6

HDMI port

Connect to high-definition display device

7

VGA port

VGA output, connect to monitor

8

LAN

Network port

9

USB port

To connect external USB devices like USB flash drive, USB HDD for backup or
updating firmware.

10

CVBS

CVBS output

11

Audio out

Audio output, connect to the sound box

12

MIC in

Talk. Connect to microphone

13

Audio in

Audio input

14

E-SATA

Connect to HDD for backup.

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Fig 2-4 Rear Panel for 8-CH

Fig 2-5 Rear Panel for 16-CH

Item

Name

Description

1

HD SD Video in

HD SDI video signal inputs.

2

Alarm in

Alarm Inputs for connecting sensors

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Item

Name

Description

3

HDMI port

Connect to high-definition display device

4

VGA port

VGA output, connect to monitor

5

LAN

Network port

6

USB port

To connect external USB devices like USB flash drive, USB HDD for backup or
updating firmware.

7

GND

Grounding

8

K/B

Connect to keyboard. A is TX+, B is TX-.

9

P/Z

Connect to speed dome. Y is TX+, Z is TX-.

10

CVBS

CVBS output

11

Audio out

Audio output, connect to the sound box

12

MIC in

Talk. Connect to microphone

13

Alarm out

Relay Output. Connect to external alarm.

14

Audio in

Audio input

15

E-SATA

Connect to HDD for backup.

2.4 Remote Controller

It uses two AAA size batteries.

 Open the battery cover of the Remote Controller.
 Place batteries. Please take care of the polarity (+ and -).
 Replace the battery cover.

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Fig 2-6 Remote Controller

Button

Function

Power Button

Switch off—to stop DVR. Use it before turning off the power

Record Button

To record manually

-/-- /0-9 Digital Button

Input number or choose camera

Fn1 Button

Unavailable temporarily

Multi Button

To choose multi screen display mode

Next Button

To switch the live image

SEQ

To enter into auto dwell mode

Audio

To enable audio output in live mode

Switch

To switch the output between BNC and VGA

Direction button

To move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ
Enter Button

To confirm the choice or setup

Menu Button

To enter into menu

Exit Button

To exit the current interface

Focus/IRIS/Zoom/PTZ

To control PTZ camera. Move camera/zoom/IRIS/Focus

Preset Button

To enter into preset setting in PTZ mode

Cruise Button

To enter into cruise setting in PTZ mode

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Track Button

To enter into track setting in PTZ mode

Wiper Button

To enable wiper function in PTZ mode

Light Button

To enable light function in PTZ mode

Clear Button

To return to the previous interface

Fn2 Button

Unavailable temporarily

Info Button

Get information about DVR like firmware version, HDD information

To control playback. Play/Pause/Stop/Previous Section/Next
Section/Rewind/Fast Forward

Snap Button

To take snapshots manually

Search Button

To enter into search mode

Cut Button

To set the start/end time for backup in playback mode

Backup Button

To enter into backup mode

Zoom Button

To zoom in the images

PIP Button

To enter into picture in picture setting mode

Note: You shall press P.T.Z button to enter into PTZ setting mode, choose a channel and press P.T.Z button again to hide the P.T.Z control
panel. Then you can press preset, cruise, track, wiper or light button to enable the relevant function.

Note: Key points to check in case the remote doesn’t work.

1. Check batteries polarity.

2. Check the remaining charge in the batteries.

3. Check IR controller sensor for any masking.

4. Check the ID of the remote with respect to the DVR.

If it still doesn't work, please try using a good known remote, or contact your dealer.

The interface of remote controller is shown in Fig 2-6 Remote Controller.

Operation processes with remote controller to control multi-DVR

The default device ID of the DVR is 0. It’s not necessary to reset the device ID when a remote is to be used to control a single DVR.

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However when controlling multiple DVRs with multiple remote controllers, you would need to configure the device ID, please refer to
below steps:

 Activate remote controller to control the DVR: Turn the IR sensor of the remote controller towards the IR receiver on the front panel,

press the number key 8 twice on the remote, then input device ID of the DVR to be controlled (Range from: 0-65535; the default device
ID is 0) and press ENTER to confirm.

 You can check the device ID of a DVR from System SetupBasicDevice ID. You can also set multiple DVRs with the same device ID

however this can cause interference if the DVRs are kept close to each other.

2.5 Control with Mouse

2.5.1 Connect Mouse

It supports USB mouse through the ports on the rear panel.
Notice: If mouse is not detected or doesn't work, check below steps:

1. Make sure the mouse is plugged in the USB mouse port, and not the USB port on the front panel.

2. Try with a good known mouse (not a cheap one!).

2.5.2 Use Mouse

During live:

Double-click on any camera window for the full screen mode. Double-click again to return to the previous screen mode.
Right click to reveal the control menu on the screen. Right click to hide the control menu.

In Configuration:

Click to enter a particular option. Right click to cancel the option or to return to the previous menu.
In order to input a value in a particular screen, move cursor to the input box and click. An input window will appear as Fig 2-7. It supports
digits, alphabets and symbols as inputs. Click Shift button to input Capital letters and symbols; click Shift button again to return.

You can change some values using the mouse wheel, such as time. Move cursor onto the value and roll the wheel when the value blinks.

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Fig 2-7 Digital Numbers and Letters Input Window

It supports mouse drag. For e.g. setting up motion detection area, click customized, hold down the left button and drag to set motion
detection area.

Setting up Schedule: hold left button and drag to set schedule time.

In Playback:

Click to choose the options. Right click to return to live mode.

In Backup:

Click to choose the options. Right click to return to previous picture.

In PTZ Control:

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

Note: Mouse is the default tool for all operations unless an exception, as indicated.

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3 Basic Function Instruction

3.1 Startup & Shutdown

Please make sure all the connections are done properly before you power on the unit. Proper startup and shutdown are crucial to expanding
the life of your DVR.

3.1.1 Startup

Step1: Connect with the source power.

Step2: The device will boot and the power LED will turn blue.
Step3 A WIZZARD window will be pop-up and show some information about time zone，time setup，network configuration, record
configuration and disk management. User can setup here and refer to the concrete setup steps from the corresponding chapters. If users

don’t want to setup Wizard, please click Exit button to exit.

Note: This DVR can only display options on either VGA/HDMI monitor or CVBS monitor at a given point of time. If there is live image
display without menu options, please check if there is display on other device/monitor, or hold down ‘Exit’ button. Holding down Exit
key can switch the output between CVBS and VGA/HDMI.

3.1.2 Shutdown

You can shut down the device by using IR remote controller and mouse.

By IR remote controller:

Step1: Press Power button. This will bring up a shutdown window. Then the unit will shut down by clicking “OK” button.
Step2: Disconnect the power.

By mouse:

Step1: Enter into Menu and select “Shut Down” icon. This will take you to a shutdown window.

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Step2: Click OK. Then the unit will power off after a while.
Step3: Disconnect the power

3.2 Login

User can login or log off the DVR system. Once logged off the user cannot do any other
operation except changing the multi-screen display.
Notice: The default user name and password is “admin” and 123456”
For complete operational steps for changing password, adding or deleting users.
Please refer to section 4.7 User Management Configuration. Fig 3-1 Login

3.3 Live Preview

Fig 3-2 Live Preview Interface

Symbol

Meaning

Green

Manual record

Yellow

Motion detection record

Red

Sensor Alarm record

Blue

Schedule record

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3.3.1 Live Playback

Click Play button to play the record. Refer to Figure3-3. User can do complete operation by clicking the buttons on screen.

Fig 3-3 Live Playback

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4 Main Menu Setup Guide

Click right mouse or press menu button on the front panel to display the menu tool bar on the bottom of the screen. Refer to Fig 4-1:

Fig 4-1 Menu Toolbar
Click the icon beside the playback icon to select the time to playback. For example, if 2 minutes is selected and then click playback
button, it will start to playback from the past 2 minutes.
Dwell: Dwell means to display live images from different cameras in a sequence. The images may be displayed as a single channel or in a
grid fashion from different cameras. Dwell mode is enabled only when the chosen display mode is not able to display all the available
cameras.

E-Zoom: Single channel large screen electronic amplification.
Volume: Enable sound.
PTZ: Click the PTZ button to control rotation position, speed and auto scan of the PTZ connected to the IP camera.
Snap: Use this button to take snapshots. These pictures will automatically be saved in the HDD.
Record: Click this button to start/stop recording.
Playback: Click this button to playback the recorded files.

User can click button and drag it anywhere with the left mouse

Click Menu button to pop up a window as Fig 4-2. You can also press MENU button on the front panel or operate with remote
controller to display the main menu. Clicking Setup icon will pop-up the configuration menu:

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Fig 4-2(a) main menu Fig 4-2(b) System Setup

4.1 Basic Configuration

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

4.1.1 System

Step1: Enter into MenuSetupBasicSystem. Refer to Fig 4-3:
Step2: In this tab you can setup the device name, device ID, video format, max network user, VGA resolution and language. The
definitions for every parameters display as below:
Device Name: The name of the device as it may display on the client end or on CMS, this would help the user to recognize the device
remotely.

Device ID: This ID is used to map the DVR with IR remote controller and speed dome cameras.
Video Format: Two modes: PAL and NTSC. User can select the video format according to the cameras being used.
Password Check: If enabled the user would need to input the user name and the password for performing corresponding operations.

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Fig 4-3 Basic Configuration-Basic

Show System Time: If selected, displays the current time during live monitoring.
Max Online Users: To set the maximum number of concurrent user logins in the DVR.
Show wizard: If selected, the GUI would launch the startup wizard on every boot, allowing the user to do basic setup.
Video output: The resolution of live display interface, ranges from: VGA800*600, VGA1280*1024 and HDMI.

Note： Switching between VGA and HDMI will change the menu output mode. Please connect to relevant monitor.

Language: To setup the menu language.
Note: After changing the language and video output, the device needs to login again.
Logout After (Minutes): You can setup the screen interval time (30s, 60s, 180s, 300s). If there is no any operation within the setting

period, the device will auto logout and return to the login interface.
No Image When Logout: If selected, there will be no image showing when logout.

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4.1.2 Date & Time

Step1: Enter into MenuSetupBasicDate & Time tab. Refer to Fig 4-4:
Step2: Set the date format, time format, time zone in this interface; checkmark
“sync time with NTP server” to refresh NTP server date; user can also adjust system date
manually.
Step3: Click “Apply” button to save the setting; click “Exit” button to exit the current
interface.

Fig 4-4 Basic Configuration-Date &Time

4.1.3 DST

Step1: Enter into MenuSetupBasicDST tab. Refer to Fig 4-5:
Step2: In this interface, enable daylight saving time, time offset, mode, start & end
month/week/date, etc.
Step3: Click “Default” button to restore default setting; click “Apply” button to save the
setting; click “Exit” button to exit the current interface.

Fig 4-5 Basic Configuration-DST

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4.2 Live Configuration

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

4.2.1 Live

In this tab, user can setup camera name.
Step1: Enter into MenuSetupLiveLive tab. Refer to Fig 4-6:
Note: A soft keyboard will pop up by clicking the camera name. User can self-define the
camera name.
Step2: Checkmark the Show Name when you set your camera name.
Click “Default” button to restore the default setting, click “OK” button to save the
setting.
Step3: Select “All” to setup the same settings for all channels.
Fig 4-6 Live Configuration-Live

4.2.2 Main Monitor

Step1: Enter into MenuSetupLiveMain Monitor tab. Refer to Fig 4-7:
Step2: Select split mode: 1×1, 2×2 and channel. Click button to setup the previous
channel group. Click button to set the latter channel group.

Step3: Set the dwell time.
Step4: Click “Default” to restore default setting; click “Apply” to save the setting; click
“Exit” to exit the current tab.

Fig 4-7 Live Configuration-Main Monitor

4.2.3 Mask

You can setup private mask area on the live image picture. For a given channel a maximum of three areas can be masked.
Setup mask area: click setting button, enter into live image to press left mouse and drag mouse to set mask area. Please refer to the below

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picture. Right click to exit. Click apply button to save the setting.
Delete mask area: select a certain mask area and double click to delete that mask area. Then click apply button to save the setting.

Fig 4-8 Live Configuration-Mask

Setup Mask Area Live Image Mask Area

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4.3 Record Configuration

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

4.3.1 Enable

Step1: Enter into MenuSetupRecordEnable tab. Refer to Fig 4-9:

Fig 4-9 Record Configuration-Enable
Step2: Checkmark record and audio.
Step3: Select All to setup the same settings for all channels.

4.3.2 Record Bitrate

Step1: Enter into MenuSetupRecordRecord Bitrate tab. Refer to Fig 4-9:
Step2: Setup rate, resolution, quality, encode and max bit stream
Step3: Select “All” to set same settings for all channels.
Step4: Click “Default” button to restore default setting; click “Apply” button to save the setting; click “Exit” button to exit the current
interface.

Parameter

Meaning

Record

To enable/disable recording for
the channel

Audio

To enable/disable audio recording
for the channel

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

Fig 4-10 Record Configuration-Record Bitrate

4.3.3 Time

Step1: Enter into MenuSetupRecordTime tab. Refer to Fig 4-11:
Pre-alarm record time: The record time prior to actual triggering of an alarm
i.e. record time before motion detection or a sensor alarm was triggered.
Post-alarm record: Set the post recording time after the alarm is finished,
five options: 10s, 15s, 20s, 30s, 60s, 120s, 180s and 300s.
Expire time: The time till which the records would be retained. If the set date
is overdue, the recorded files will be deleted automatically.
Step2: Select “All” to setup all channels with the same parameters.
Step3: Click “Apply” to save the setting; click “Exit” to exit the current
interface.

Fig 4-11 Record Configuration-Time

Parameter

Meaning

Rate

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

Resolution

Support 1080P

Quality

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

Encode

VBR and CBR

Max bit

stream

Range from: 1536kbps~12288kbps