Harbor Freight Tools 68332 User Manual

H.264 DVR Security System

68332 DVR Security System

Smart Phone Compatible

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Specications

Video Standard NTSC/PAL

Video 4-Input Channels / 2-Output Channels

Audio 1-Input Channel/1-Output Channel

Preview Resolution

Resolution

Recording

Cameras

Hard drive 500GB hard drive

Audio ADPCM2 CODEC

Quality 4 Levels

Frame Rate

Effective Pixels

Horizontal Resolution 380 TV lines

Field of View 55 - 60 Ft of Visible Clarity

Minimum Illuminance 1.5 LUX at 2 feet for Day Time operation

Infrared Illumination Range 12 feet

Camera Operating Temperature

Cable 60 ft. Audio/Video Cable

NTSC: 704 x 480 @ 30 fps (each CH) PAL: 704 x 576 @ 25 fps (each CH)

NTSC: CIF: 352 x 240; HD1: 704 x 240; D1: 704 x 480 PAL: CIF: 352 x 288; HD1: 704 x 288; D1: 704 x 576

NTSC: up to 30 fps (frames per second) each CH, 120 fps total PAL: up to 25 fps (frames per second) each CH, 100 fps total

NTSC: 510 H x 492 V PAL: 500 H x 582 V

50ºF - 104ºF

Video H.264

Motion Detection Selectable Area and Sensitivity Detection

Microprocessor 32-bit RISC Processor

Network Interface RJ-45 10m/100m Ethernet Interface

HDD Interface SATA up to 1024GB

USB Port USB 2.0

Audio Port 1 Input Channel / 1 Output Channel

Remote Control Support IR Remote Control

Adapter

Included Accessories

Input: 120 V ~ / 60 Hz Output: 12 VDC, 5A

4 Infrared Day/Night Cameras (Two 3.6mm wide angle and two 6mm for longer range, all are color in daylight and black & white infrared night viewing), Camera Cables, Video Cable, Wireless Remote Control, Mouse with USB cable connection, 5-way Cable Splitter, Power Cord, Power Adapter, Software CD, Two AAA Batteries.

SContents

B Specications

1 Safety Warnings

2 – Grounding

4 Introduction

4 – Features

4 – Setup Overview

5 Components and Controls

5 – Components

6 – Remote Control

6 – Front Panel

6 – Back Panel

7 Set up

7 Cable Connections

8 Programming Your DVR

8 – Entering the Main Menu

9 – Main Menu

10 – Camera Setup - Channel Title, Position, Live Display

10 – Color Setup - Image Brightness, Saturation, Contrast, Hue

10 – Autoseq - Image Auto Cycle Function

10 – Privacy Zone

11 – Record Setup - Resolution, Quality, Audio, Record Time

11 – Record Schedule

11 – DVR Recording Time

12 – Network Setup

13 – Static Addresses

14 – Device Management

14 – HDD Management

15 – Alarm Set

15 – Email Alarm Notication

16 – PTZ Setup (Pan/Tilt/Zoom)

16 – Mobile

17 – Motion Detect

18 – System Function

18 – Time Setup

18 – Password

19 – Video Setup

19 – Language

19 – Information

20 – System Maintenance

20 – Menu Lock

21 Basic Operation

21 – Navigating the Menu List

22 Recorded Video Search and Playback

22 – Video Search

23 – Recording File Backup

24 Mobile Device Access Set up

24 – Windows Mobile

25 – Symbian System Mobile

26 – iPhone

27 – Blackberry Mobile

27 – Loading program

27 – Setup and Operation on Blackberry phone viewer

29 – Android Mobile

30 Playback Program

30 – Using Playback

31 – Playback Settings

32 Net-Viewer Program

32 – Installing Software

32 – Adding DVR to Trusted Sites

32 – Port Forwarding

33 – Main Screen Controls

33 – Live Mode

33 – Log-in to Net-Viewer

34 – Replay Mode

34 – Controls

34 – Setup Mode

34 – Record

34 – Schedule

35 – Alarm

35 – PTZ Control

35 – Network

36 –

Setting

36 – Host Information

37 Troubleshooting

38 Warranties

39 Notes

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Save This Manual

Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.

Safety Warnings

In this manual, on the labeling, and all other information provided with this product:

This is the safety alert symbol. It is

used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

WARNING! Read all instructions.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in re, serious injury and/or DEATH.

The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Work area safety

Keep cameras, cables and DVR our of reach of children.

2. Electrical safety

a. Power plugs must match the outlet.

Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded plugs. Unmodied plugs and matching

outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

b. Do not expose DVR Unit to

rain or wet conditions.

c. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord

for carrying, pulling or unplugging the unit. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled

cords increase the risk of electric shock.

3. Service

Have your DVR serviced by a qualied repair

person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the unit is maintained.

DVR-Camera Kit Safety Warnings

4. Maintain labels and nameplates on the unit.

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

CAUTION, without the safety alert symbol, is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

5. People with pacemakers should consult their

physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic elds in close

proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. In addition, people with pacemakers should properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock.

6. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

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Grounding

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC

INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION:

Check with a qualied electrician if you are

in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the device. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the device if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before use. If

the plug will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician.

Grounded Devices: Devices

with Three Prong Plugs

Double Insulated Devices:

Devices with Two Prong Plugs

SHOCK AND DEATH FROM

Outlets for 2-Prong Plug

1. Devices marked “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They have a special double insulation

system which satises OSHA requirements

and complies with the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the National Electrical Code. (See Outlets for 2-Prong Plug.)

2. Double insulated devices may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the preceding illustration. (See Outlets for 2-Prong Plug.)

Extension Cords

1. Grounded devices require a three wire extension cord. Double Insulated devices can use

3-Prong Plug and Outlet

1. Devices marked with “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If the device should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of electric shock. (See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)

2. The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the device. The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the device’s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically “live” terminal. (See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)

3. The device must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like those in the preceding illustration. (See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)

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either a two or three wire extension cord.

2. As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible device damage.

(See Table A.)

3. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord. For example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord. (See Table A.)

4. When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, make sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required. (See Table A.)

5. If you are using one extension cord for more than one device, add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size. (See Table A.)

6. If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make

sure it is marked with the sufx “W-A” (“W” in

Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use.

7. Make sure the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired

by a qualied electrician before using it.

8. Protect the extension cords from sharp objects,

excessive heat, and damp or wet areas.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE

GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS*

(120/240 VOLT)

EXTENSION CORD

NAMEPLATE

LENGTH

AMPERES

(at full load)

0 – 2.0 18 18 18 18 16

2.1 – 3.4 18 18 18 16 14

3.5 – 5.0 18 18 16 14 12

5.1 – 7.0 18 16 14 12 12

7.1 – 12.0 18 14 12 10 -

12.1 – 16.0 14 12 10 - -

16.1 – 20.0 12 10 - - -

TABLE A

25’

50’

75’

100’

* Based on limiting the line

voltage drop to ve volts at

150% of the rated amperes.

150’

n0 xxxx/min.

Symbology

Double Insulated

Canadian Standards Association

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

Volts Alternating Current

Amperes

No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)

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Introduction

Features

This unit is equipped with the following features:

• Real time monitoring - Supports real time surveillance via Monitor

• Save Recordings - DVR saves real-time recorded images to HDD

• Backup Recordings - Supports DVR backup via USB ash drive and hard drive

• Playback Recordings - Supports DVR single CH and multiple CH playback of recorded les

• Network operation - Supports remote surveillance by multiple users simultaneously

• Alarm Setting - Supports HDD & video input alarm management

• Mouse Operation - Supports Mouse operation for faster menu navigation.

• PTZ Control - Supports PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) camera operations through RS-485 port.

• H.264 video compression format - Supports D1, HD1, and CIF resolution

• Records 9 levels of quality

• Over 2500 hrs of recording capacity (at lowest setting)

• ADPCM audio compression format

• Windows Graphical interface

• BNC video out ports

• Supports remote live viewing via 3G mobile networks

• Supports sending email alerts when motion is detected by system

• Triplex functionality (recording, playback and net transmitting at the same time)

• Supports USB mouse, infrared remote control operation

• Rear USB 2.0 ports for backup, upgrade and mouse operation

• Supports Double Encode bit network transmission

• Video package time is adjustable

• Multiple alarm record modes

• Multiple languages OSD (On Screen Display)

• Supports auto maintenance

Setup Overview

This unit can be set up in several different congurations. The simplest is with a TV monitor. For set up through the internet there are specic software requirements and you will need to

have an understanding of your router, your computer and your internet connection settings, as well as port forwarding knowledge. Following are the possible set up options.

1. DVR with a TV monitor (sold separately) - This is the simplest set up that allows you to adjust all the settings, view and record live images and play back any recordings. You do not have to have a computer or internet capabilities with this set up.

2. DVR with a computer and a TV monitor (both sold separately) - This set up allows you to view recorded

les on a computer connected to the unit. You can record when you view the DVR over the internet.

3. DVR and a computer, connected to the same router and accessed through your web browser (computer and router sold separately) - This set up allows you to adjust all the settings, view and

record live images, and play back any recordings through your web browser. You will rst need

a TV monitor to set up the system. This option may not function with all web browsers.

4. Remote access through your internet service - This arrangement allows remote access to the DVR through the internet or your internet capable mobile device. You will need to have the unit already set up as in the previous paragraph, and have set up knowledge of port

forwarding and your router’s external IP address in order to set up this conguration.

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Components and Controls

Components

Video Cable

Adapter

Camera Cables

Adapter

Power

Cord

Four Cameras

Software CD

Remote Control

Cable Splitter

DVR

Mouse

Not shown:

- 2 AA Batteries for the Remote Control

- Hardware to install Cameras

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Front Panel

2 3 4

12 13 145

Power

Indicator

2 IR Receiver Infrared receiver for the remote control

3 HDD Indicator

Channel Select

1 thru 4

5 QUAD Used to view all the cameras at once

6 REW

7 PAUSE

8 PLAY

9 FWD

10 STOP Used to stop playback, or to stop recording

11 REC Used to start manual recording

12 MENU/ESC Used to enter and exit the menus

13 UP Used to move up a selection in the menu list

14 SEL/EDIT Used to select an item in the menus

15 DOWN Used to move down a selection in the menu list

16 PTZ Used to move to PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) control mode

Back Panel

LED is lit green when power is on

LED ashes red when DVR is

reading the hard drive

Used to select individual channels (cameras)

Used for rewind when playing recordings or move to the left when navigating the menus

Used to pause, and then play frame by frame when playing a recording Used to enter auto sequence when in live feed

Used to play a recording in playback or enter the Video Search menu during live feed

Used to fast forward when playing a recording, or move to the right when navigating in the Setup menu, or select when navigating in the Menu List

USB

Port

Audio

Input

Video

Output

Video

Input

6 7 8 9 10 11

Remote Control

0 - 9

All

SEL Select

Audio/ Search

Mute

Number Keys (1 - 4 Channel Select)

Display All Channels

Enter / Exit Menu

Up / Down

Left / Right

Search or switch audio channels

Turn on/off audio output

Rewind

Play, video search menu

Forward

Record

Pause in Playback / auto sequence in live feed

Stop

Power

Port

Ethernet

Port

Audio

Output

RS-485

USB Port

Audio Input Connect Audio for one camera

Video Output

Video Input Connect cameras to DVR

2 built in USB (2.0) ports for backup, upgrade, and/or mouse operation

Connect Video to monitor

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Power Port Connect Power adapter to DVR

RS-485 PTZ control port

Ethernet Port

Audio Output

For network connections

Connect speakers to DVR

Set up

IMPORTANT: Before mounting any of the cameras, test the unit by hooking up all the connections as shown below, and testing all the features to insure the unit is working properly. There are two 6mm cameras for longer range, and two 3.6mm cameras for wider angle, shorter range, viewing. Test the cameras for the best location before installing. Each camera is labeled on the side of the unit.

1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit. The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent distraction and injury.

2. Route the power cord and all cabling along a safe route without creating a tripping hazard or exposing the cord and cables to possible damage.

3. Use a surge protector (sold separately) to help guard against electrical power uctuations.

Cable Connections

You will initially need to connect the DVR to a TV monitor in order to adjust the settings, regardless of your nal

intended set up.

To connect the camera and power components to the DVR:

1. Attach the Adapter Power Cord to the Adapter.

2. Attach the Power Adapter Cable to the single end of the Cable Splitter.

3. Attach the connector marked “DVR Power” to the Power Input Jack on the back of the DVR.

4. Working with one Camera Cable, attach the yellow video BNC Connector (the largest connector on the cable) to one of the camera connections on the back of the DVR (CH1, CH2, CH3, or CH4).

5. Attach the black power connector at the BNC end of the same cable to one of the remaining Cable Splitter connectors.

6. Attach the connectors at the other end of the Camera Cable to the same color connectors of one of the Cameras.

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for each of the other three Cameras and Camera Cables.

7. Plug the Mouse into one of the USB ports.

8. Attach the BNC connector of the Video Cable to one of the video output ports on the back of the DVR, then attach the other end of the cable to the video port of the TV. Plug the TV into a wall outlet. The unit will power up.

BNC

Connector

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To connect the BNC Connectors:

a. Align the slots on the BNC Connector with the

pins on the DVR connection and push the BNC Connector in so the pins slide into the slots.

b. Turn the connector clockwise to lock the pins in place.

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Programming Your DVR

System Initialization

After connecting the cables and the power adapter, the system will boot-up and start initializing.

Main Interface

After system initialization, the system will display the main interface (shown at left before video input status has been entered). Once the video inputs are set up, the interface will display live images from the cameras.

DVR Controls

The DVR can be controlled using the buttons on the front panel of the DVR, the Remote Control, or the Mouse.

Refer to the charts on page 6 for Front Panel or Remote Control operation. Use the following for Mouse operation:

• In the Main Interface, to maximize the image to full screen: Double click the live image of any channel. To return to display all cameras: Double click again.

• To enter a Menu: Right click any area of the screen.

• To select menu items in the Menu: Left

click any area of the screen.

• To exit the Menu List: Left click any area outside the menu.

Menu List

Main Menu

• To exit all other menus: Right click any area outside the menu.

Entering the Main Menu

After nishing system initialization, enter the Main Menu. To

enter the Main Menu, press the Menu button on the DVR or the remote control, or right-click the mouse button to bring up the menu list then left-click MAIN MENU.

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Camera

Record

Color Setup

AutoSeq

Schedule

Main Menu

Network

Devices

System

Playback

File List

HDD

Management

Alarm Setting

PTZ Setting

Mobile

Motion

Time Setting

User Password

Video Setting

Language

Setting

System

Information

System

Maintenance

Detail File File Backup

Email Setting

Area Setting

Main Menu

The Main Menu is for setting up the DVR and cameras for recording, playback network and other access. You can also set system function settings, such as the time, user password, Audio/Video settings, language, system information, and system maintenance.

Note: When setting up or making changes to the program settings, you must press APPLY to have the settings take affect.

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PRIVACY ZONE

Note: To save changes, you must press APPLY.

Camera Setup - Channel Title, Position, Live Display

In the Main Menu select CAMERA. The Display Setup menu will display (shown at left). You can edit the name of each channel (camera) and change the position where the name is displayed. Set up whether each channel can be previewed or not under Live display and/or Recording mode.

Note: The name of each channel supports up to eight characters.

Color Setup - Image Brightness, Saturation, Contrast, Hue

1. In the Display Setup submenu, select SETUP under the COLOR column for one camera. The color setup sub-menu will display (shown at left).

2. Adjust the hue, brightness, contrast and saturation, then click APPLY. You will be prompted to save, click OK, then EXIT.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each camera.

Note: If you want to cancel the modication,

click EXIT to exit the menu.

4. Click DEFAULT to return to default values.

Autoseq - Image Auto Cycle Function

In the Display Setup submenu, select AUTOSEQ to enter the auto cycle submenu, (shown left). In the auto cycle function, the system will automatically rotate the video images from a full screen image of each channel (CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4), then Quad (all channels), then repeat.

Default rotation time is 5 seconds.

The time range is adjustable from off to 10 seconds.

Note: After selecting APPLY in AUTOSEQ, you can exit the menu and click PAUSE on the front panel or remote control, while in live playback, to activate this function.

Privacy Zone

In the AUTOSEQ submenu, select PRIVACY ZONE to select 1 to 4 areas of the screen to block from view. Using the mouse, click and drag to create the size of the area to block, then click the box and drag it to the desired location. A black box will display on the screen and block that area from viewing and recording.

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