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User Manual of Portable Video Recorder

Portable Video Recorder

User Manual

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User Manual of Portable Video Recorder

This user manual is intended for users of Portable Video Recorder (V4.2.0). It includes

instructions on how to use the Product. The software embodied in the Product is governed by the

user license agreement covering that Product.

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This manual is applicable to DS-6102HLI-T series Portable Video Recorder.

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The figures shown in this manual are for reference only. The appearance and interface of the

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Safety Instruction

 Read, keep and follow these instructions.  Make sure that all the related equipment is power-off during the installation.  Do not place the product in high-temperature or damp environment, and do not expose it to

high electromagnetic radiation.

 If the product does not function properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service

center. Do not disassemble the product for repair or maintenance by yourself.

 Only use the battery, power adapter and assembly parts specified by the manufacturer.  Consult the authorized dealer or technician from Hikvision for any question and request for

product using.

CHANGE THE DEFAULT PASSWORD

The default password (12345) for the Admin account is for

first-time log-in purposes only. You must change this default password to better protect

against security risks, such as the unauthorized access by others to the product that may

prevent the product from functioning properly and/or lead to other undesirable

consequences.

For your privacy, we strongly recommend changing the password to something of your own

choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including upper case letters, lower case letters,

numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.

Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the

installer and/or end-user.

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Safety Instruction .............................................................................................................................. 3

Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 4

Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 7 1

1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 7

1.2 Main Functions ................................................................................................................. 7

1.3 Product Features ............................................................................................................... 8

1.4 Conventions ...................................................................................................................... 8

System Start-up ......................................................................................................................... 9 2

2.1 Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 9

2.2 Panel Description .............................................................................................................. 9

2.3 Installation ...................................................................................................................... 10

2.3.1 Installing and Uninstalling the Battery .................................................................. 10

2.3.2 Installing the SIM Card .......................................................................................... 11

2.3.3 Installing the Micro SD Card .................................................................................. 12

2.3.4 Installing and Uninstalling the External Camera ................................................... 13

2.4 Charging the Battery ....................................................................................................... 14

2.5 Status Light ...................................................................................................................... 14

2.6 Startup and Shutdown .................................................................................................... 15

2.6.1 Startup ................................................................................................................... 15

2.6.2 Shutdown .............................................................................................................. 15

Basic Operations ..................................................................................................................... 16 3

3.1 Using the Touchscreen .................................................................................................... 16

3.2 Login ................................................................................................................................ 16

3.2.1 Password Login ...................................................................................................... 16

3.2.2 Fingerprint Login ................................................................................................... 17

3.3 Home Page ...................................................................................................................... 17

3.4 Notification Center .......................................................................................................... 18

3.5 Connecting PVR to Computer ......................................................................................... 19

Record and Capture................................................................................................................. 21 4

4.1 Record Video Files ........................................................................................................... 21

4.2 Capture Pictures .............................................................................................................. 22

Audio Recording ...................................................................................................................... 23 5

Two-way Audio and Group Intercom ...................................................................................... 25 6

6.1 Two-way Audio ................................................................................................................ 25

6.2 Group Intercom ............................................................................................................... 25

6.2.1 Creating a Group ................................................................................................... 27

6.2.2 One-to-All Group Intercom ................................................................................... 28

6.2.3 One-to-One Group Intercom ................................................................................. 31

6.3 Audio Settings ................................................................................................................. 34

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Analog Intercom Module (Optional) ....................................................................................... 35 7

File Management and Uploading ............................................................................................ 37 8

8.1 Video Files Management ................................................................................................ 37

8.2 Picture Files Management .............................................................................................. 39

8.3 Audio Files Management ................................................................................................ 42

Alarm ....................................................................................................................................... 44 9

9.1 Acceleration Alarm .......................................................................................................... 44

9.2 Manual Alarm ................................................................................................................. 44

9.3 Temperature Alarm ......................................................................................................... 45

Message .................................................................................................................................. 46 10

General Configuration ............................................................................................................. 49 11

11.1 Network .......................................................................................................................... 49

11.1.1 Dialing Settings ................................................................................................ 49

11.1.2 Wi-Fi Settings .................................................................................................. 53

11.1.3 Wired Network Settings .................................................................................. 55

11.2 Bluetooth ........................................................................................................................ 56

11.3 Positioning ...................................................................................................................... 59

11.4 Platform .......................................................................................................................... 61

11.5 Tethering & Portable Hotspot ......................................................................................... 62

11.6 ONVIF Protocol ................................................................................................................ 62

11.7 LAN Connection .............................................................................................................. 63

11.8 Audio and Video Parameters .......................................................................................... 64

11.8.1 Recording Parameters Settings........................................................................ 64

11.8.2 Network Transmission Settings ....................................................................... 65

11.8.3 Capture and OSD Settings ............................................................................... 66

Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 69 12

12.1 Focus Mode ..................................................................................................................... 69

12.2 Power Saver .................................................................................................................... 69

12.3 Sound .............................................................................................................................. 70

12.4 Storage ............................................................................................................................ 71

12.5 Applications .................................................................................................................... 73

12.6 Peripheral ........................................................................................................................ 74

12.7 Battery............................................................................................................................. 75

12.8 System Time and Language ............................................................................................. 75

12.8.1 Date and Time ................................................................................................. 75

12.8.2 Language & Input ............................................................................................ 76

Management ........................................................................................................................... 77 13

13.1 User ................................................................................................................................. 77

13.1.1 Normal User Management .............................................................................. 77

13.1.2 Personal Settings ............................................................................................. 81

13.1.3 Fingerprint Management ................................................................................ 82

13.2 Log ................................................................................................................................... 84

13.3 Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 85

13.4 About .............................................................................................................................. 90

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Tools ........................................................................................................................................ 91 14

14.1 Calculator ........................................................................................................................ 91

14.2 Clock ................................................................................................................................ 92

14.3 Torch................................................................................................................................ 93

14.4 Compass .......................................................................................................................... 93

Appendix ......................................................................................................................................... 95

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... 95

Upgrade ................................................................................................................................... 97

Extension Base ........................................................................................................................ 99

Components .................................................................................................................... 99

Function Description ..................................................................................................... 100

Indicators ....................................................................................................................... 101

Cautions ........................................................................................................................ 101

Summary of Changes ............................................................................................................ 102

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Introduction

1.1 Overview

The portable video recorder (PVR) is operated by wireless control and transmits video and audio stream

via 3G/4G mobile networks or Wi-Fi networks. With the built-in GNSS module, Bluetooth module,

high-definition internal camera, it provides the functionalities of locating the device, capturing the picture,

recording the video, etc. The fingerprint identification is also supported by the device and it has various

extension ports to meet the actual needs.

Thanks to these features, PVR is widely applied to the surveillance projects of crime scene investigations,

remote depositions, etc.

1.2 Main Functions

 Network Settings: Supporting TCP/IP protocols; Transmitting video, audio and alarm data via

network.

 Wireless Settings: Built-in 3G/4G and Wi-Fi (2.4G/5.8G) communication module connectable to

platform for centralized monitoring.

 Dual-stream Transmission: One for local high-definition storage and one for network transmission.  Dual SIM Card Design: Single card mode and double card mode are both available. Both 3G and 4G

SIM card are supported in single card mode; two 3G SIM cards are supported in double card mode.

 Two-way Audio: Supporting full-duplex two-way audio between device and platform.  Group Intercom: Supporting one-to-all or one-to-one intercom between members in the group.  Analog Intercom: Supporting analog intercom which is developed basing on the radio propagation.  Location Service: Built-in GNSS module precisely positioning the device and uploading location

information to surveillance center.

 Bluetooth: Built-in Bluetooth module supporting two-way audio and file printout using Bluetooth

headset or printer.

 Biometric Authentication: Fingerprint identification technology providing high security for access

control.

 User Management: User accounts assigned with different permissions in favor of central

management and maintenance.

 Tethering and Portable Hotspot: Sharing Internet connection with other devices; working as a

portable Wi-Fi hotspot.

 Built-in 13 megapixels camera taking high definition pictures.  Supporting external camera to realize simultaneous work of internal & external cameras.  Supporting one-touch capture.  Messages can be sent from platform to devices to release notification.  One-touch manual alarm can be uploaded to the platform.  Supporting acceleration alarm in special case such as device fall off.  Temperature alarm avoiding heat damage from the device.  Built-in LED flash lamp working as the flashlight of internal camera or electric torch.

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 Automatically switch to power saving mode to extend the life of battery.  Supporting date and time settings.  Supporting on screen display (OSD) of time, camera name and positioning information.  Supporting the connection of RF card reader (NFC / RFID).  Supporting the switch of input method.  Supporting common tools including Calculator, Clock, Torch and Compass.  Supporting the White List application.  Supporting NTP synchronization with the platform.  Supporting GPS upload interval settings on the platform side.

1.3 Product Features

 Easy to carry the mobile terminal, meeting the actual needs of individual work.  Both internal camera and external camera (1080P, 720P, D1, VGA and QVGA) are supported.  Adopt H.264 digital coding technology to reduce the storage pressure of the storage medium in the

device.

 Built-in 3G/4G and Wi-Fi module transmit audio and video data stably in mobile conditions, using

optimization algorithm.

 Built-in GPS positioning module records the locations of the event.  Central platform software provides functionalities of live view, two-way audio, data storage, device

positioning, etc.

 32G internal storage space is available and up to 32G external SD card can be installed.  Different permissions can be assigned to the users.  The monitoring host provides the LCD monitor and buttons, supporting the touch operations.  Three-proofing technology (water-proofing, dust-proofing, shock resistance).  Lithium battery supporting at least 4 hours continuous work.  SDK of smart operation system can be provided for custom development.

1.4 Conventions

The DS-6102HLI-T Portable Video Recorder will be briefed as PVR or device.

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No.

Name

Function Description

Show the hidden menu on the screen.

Home page

Return to the Home Page.

Return

Return to the previous menu.

Record

Long press it to enable/disable the recording.

Fingerprint area

Swipe the finger across the fingerprint area for fingerprint registration.

System Start-up 2

2.1 Package Contents

Unpack and check the package contents carefully. The following assembly parts are supplied:

 Portable Video Recorder (1)  Battery (1; 7.4V/2000mAh)  Charger (1; AC Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz 0.8A; DC Output: 12V 2A)  DVD/CD (with user manual supplied) (1)

2.2 Panel Description

Table 2.1 Panel Description

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No.

Name

Function Description

Headset interface

Use for the headset.

Micro HDMI port

HDMI video output connector.

PTT

Use for the group intercom and analog intercom.

Audio+, Audio-

Increase or decrease the audio volume

Zoom in or zoom out on the Camera interface

Power supply

Supply the power for the device.

USB interface

Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for connecting to the computer.

Power

Long press it to turn on/off the device

Press it to lock/unlock the screen

Alarm

Press it to send the manual alarm.

Capture

Capture the picture.

External camera

interface

Install the external camera if needed.

External antenna

interface

Install the external 3G/4G antenna when the 3G slave SIM card/4G SIM card is used.

Camera

13 megapixels internal camera (with Flashlight built-in)

Extension base

interface

Connect to the device extension base

1. Remove back cover

Loosen the 4 set screws on the rear panel of the

device using a straight screwdriver, and then

remove the back cover.

2.3 Installation

2.3.1 Installing and Uninstalling the Battery

The PVR is equipped with one battery to ensure the device normal working.

Perform the following steps to install or uninstall the battery:

Turn off the power of all the related equipment when you install or uninstall the battery.

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2. Install the battery

Insert the battery into the opening on the back of

the device, making sure the gold contacts on the

battery align that on the device. And then gently

press down to secure the battery.

3. Uninstall the battery

Lift the battery up from the device bottom side and

then remove it away from the device.

2.3.2 Installing the SIM Card

Two card sockets are provided, one for the main SIM card with a built-in 3G antenna and the other one for

the slave SIM card requiring an external antenna. When the device is working in the single card mode,

insert the SIM card into the Main Card Socket.

Perform the following steps to install the SIM card:

 When the 3G slave SIM card is adopted, install an external 3G antenna at the top of the device.  When the 4G SIM card is adopted, insert the 4G SIM card into the main card socket and then install an

external 4G antenna.

 The pictures below are for reference only.

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1. Remove the battery

Loosen the 4 set screws on the rear panel of the

device using a straight screwdriver, and then

remove the back cover and battery.

2. Install the SIM card

Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card

socket until the card locks into place. Make sure

that the card's gold contacts face into the device

and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is

positioned correctly. The upper one is Main Card

Socket 1 and the lower one is Slave Card Socket 2.

3. Install the antenna

Install the 3G or 4G antenna at the top of the

device if the Slave Card Socket 2 is equipped with a

3G SIM card or the 4G SIM card is adopted.

2.3.3 Installing the Micro SD Card

The device supports 32G memory itself. And you can also extend its storage capacity using a micro secure

digital (SD) card. The SD card socket locates under the rear panel of the device.

Perform the following steps to install the micro SD card:

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1. Remove the battery

Loosen the 4 set screws on the rear panel of the

device using a straight screwdriver, and then

remove the back cover and battery.

2. Lift the sheet metal

Push the sheet metal above the SD card socket

along the opening direction (marked on the sheet

metal), and then lift it up.

3. Fix the micro SD card

Slide the micro SD card into the socket provided,

with the gold contacts facing down, until the card

locks into the place. By default, the device should

mount the micro SD card automatically.

2.3.4 Installing and Uninstalling the External Camera

There is a 13 megapixels camera built in the device, which can be used to record videos or capture

pictures. You can also install an external camera onto the device if needed.

Perform the following steps to install or uninstall the external camera:

Do not rotate or bend the connector of the external camera.

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1. Installing the external camera

Align the white arrow on the external camera with

the white label on the device port, and then insert

it.

2. Uninstalling the external camera

Press the root of the interface, lift it up, and pull

out the external camera after the snap joint is

opened.

Status Light

Function Description

Priority

Red and steady

Battery is charging.

Green and steady

Battery is full.

Red and fast flashing

(200ms open, 100ms close)

Device is exceptional (e.g., battery level is lower than 15%).

Green and normal flashing

(800ms open, 400ms close)

Network transmission is in process.

2.4 Charging the Battery

Use the authentic original Hikvision battery and charger to ensure the safe operations of the device.

Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery is adopted for the device and you can check the battery level from the

battery icon displayed in the upper-right corner of the screen. When the battery level is lower than 15%,

the status light at the top of the device will turn to red and flash rapidly. Charge the battery timely to

ensure the normal operations of the device.

Pull up the cover on the right-side of the device, and then insert the end of charger into the jack. The

status light is red in the charging process and it will turn to steady green when the battery is fully charged.

2.5 Status Light

The status light at the top indicates the current working status of the device. For details, see the table

below:

Table 2.2 Status Light Description

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Red and slow flashing

(1200ms open, 600ms close)

The device is in recording.

The larger the numeric is, the higher the priority is.

2.6 Startup and Shutdown

2.6.1 Startup

Insert the power adapter or install the battery into the device, and then long press the POWER button on

the right-side to start up the device. The Login interface will be displayed on the screen after the startup

process is complete.

2.6.2 Shutdown

Do not uninstall the battery to shut down the device.

To shut down or reboot the device, long press the POWER button on the right-side of the PVR to enter the

Shutdown interface, shown as below:

Click Power off, and click OK to shut down the device.

Click Reboot, and click OK to reboot the device.

Click the icon to enable the silent mode; click the icon to enable the vibrate mode; click the icon

to enable the ring mode.

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Basic Operations

3.1 Using the Touchscreen

You can operate the PVR by using the touchscreen.

Tap

To act on items on the screen, such as application and settings icons, to type letters and symbols using the

onscreen keyboard, or to press onscreen icons, you simply tap them with your finger.

Swipe

Touch the target region on the screen, and then move your finger across the surface of the screen, to

reach the desired position. For example, you swipe left or right to view the next or previous picture.

Pinch

When viewing pictures, you can zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen at once and pinching

them together (to zoom out) or spreading them apart (to zoom in).

3.2 Login

Purpose:

Two login methods are provided, including inputting user name and password and swiping registered

fingerprint.

3.2.1 Password Login

The Login interface pops up after startup process.

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Step:

Input the user name and password in the corresponding text fields to log into the device.

By default, the user name and password are admin and 12345.

The default password (12345) for the Admin account is for first-time log-in purposes only. You

must change this default password to better protect against security risks, such as the

unauthorized access by others to the product that may prevent the product from functioning

properly and/or lead to other undesirable consequences.

3.2.2 Fingerprint Login

Before you start:

1. Register your fingerprint. Please refer to the section 13.1.3 Fingerprint Management for detailed

steps.

2. Enable fingerprint login by tapping the icon on the home page and checking the checkboxes of

Step:

Place your registered finger on the fingerprint area to log in.

3.3 Home Page

You enter the Home page after log into the PVR.

 Status Bar

At the top of the screen, the status bar indicates the current status of PVR, including recording status,

positioning status, USB connection status, Bluetooth status, Wi-Fi status and battery status.

 Date & Time

The current date and time of the system are displayed。

 Menu Item

The application icons are displayed in the Menu Item area, including Camera, Recorder, File, Settings,

etc.

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3.4 Notification Center

Swipe down from the top of the screen to view the Notification Center.

 Quick Start Icons

5 application icons are displayed in the Notification Center: Bluetooth, Positioning, Wi-Fi, Data

communication of SIM Card and Platform. Click the icon to enable/disable the corresponding

functionality. The icons are color-coded with blue / white / light-blue to indicate that the applications

are on / off / in process of opening or closing.

 Detailed Information

The detailed information of the applications, including USB connection status, platform registration

status, positioning status, etc., will be displayed in a list under the quick start icons.

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3.5 Connecting PVR to Computer

Purpose:

Connect PVR to a computer using the USB cable, and then you can copy files from PVR to the computer or

copy files from the computer to PVR.

Steps:

1. Start the PVR, and then connect it to the computer using a USB cable.

2. Enter the Notification Center, and the message “USB connected” will be displayed on the list.

3. Click the item to enter the USB Mass Storage Settings interface.

4. Click Turn on USB storage on the screen. Then the color of android turns from green to yellow, and

the message “USB storage in use” appears, indicating that the PVR is successfully connected to the

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computer via USB interface.

5. After connected successfully, the PVR works as a storage device.

Enter “My ComputerRemovable Disk” on the computer, and you can view and operate the files

stored on the PVR.

When the external micro SD card is mounted to the PVR, two removable disks will be displayed on

the computer.

To exit from the storage mode of PVR, eject the device from the computer, and then tap Turn off USB

storage on the screen.

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Record and Capture

Purpose:

The internal and external cameras can both record video files and capture pictures.

In this section, we take the internal camera as an example.

Click the camera application icon on the Home Page to enter the Camera interface.

4.1 Record Video Files

Two recording methods are provided for PVR: quick recording mode and recording on the Camera

interface.

Option 1: Quick Recording Mode

Long press the button on the front panel of PVR to start / stop the recording. The recording parameters can be set on the Camera interface.

Option 2: Recording on Camera Interface

Steps:

1. Click the Parameter Settings icon and configure the recording parameters to meet the actual needs.

 Resolution: the size of the image, namely, the number of pixels.  Frame rate: the frequency of the unique consecutive images (called frames) produced by PVR.  Bitrate: the number of bits that are conveyed or processed per unit of time.  Flashlight: the dwell time of the flashlight.

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The external camera does not support the flashlight.

2. Click the Record icon to start recording. The Record icon turns to . You can view the record

time in the upper-left corner of the screen.

The duration time of the continuous recording is configurable. For details, see Section 10.5.1

Recording Parameters Settings.

3. Tap the icon to stop recording.

4. Tap the Video/Picture icon in the lower-left corner of the screen to view the record files. For details,

see Section 7.1 Video Files Management.

4.2 Capture Pictures

Two capture methods are provided for PVR: quick capture mode and capture on the Camera interface.

Option 1: Quick Recording Mode

Tap the Camera button on the right-side panel of PVR capture pictures.

Option 2: Capture on Camera Interface

Steps:

1. Tap the Parameter Settings icon and configure the capture parameters to meet the actual needs.

 Auto upload: upload the captured picture to the platform automatically.  Capture sound: turn on/off the capture sound.  Resolution: the size of the captured picture.  Image quality: the quality of the captured picture.  Continuous: capture pictures continuously. Up to 8 pictures can be captured at a time.

2. Tap the Capture icon to capture the picture. You can enable/disable the flashlight according to

the external circumstances, to increase the clarity of captured picture.

3. Tap the Video/Picture icon in the lower-left corner of the screen to view the captured pictures. For

details, see Section 7.2 Picture Files Management.

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Audio Recording

Purpose:

You can also record the audio files separately if needed.

Step:

1. Tap the recorder application icon on the Home Page to enter the Recorder interface.

2. Tap the icon to start the audio recording. The icon turns to .

The audio file name and audio recording time are displayed on the screen. You can also view the

real-time sound intensity from the pointer position on the index dial.

3. Tap the icon during the audio recording and a message box pops up.

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Tap OK, and you can stop the current audio recording; tap Cancel, and you can continue the audio

recording. The audio recording does not pause during this period.

4. Tap the icon in the upper-right corner of the screen to view the recorded audio files. For details,

see Section 7.3 Audio Files Management.

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Two-way Audio and Group Intercom

6.1 Two-way Audio

Before you start:

10.4 Platform.

With the built-in speaker and pick-up, the PVR supports the two-way audio with the platform after the

registration is complete, in no need of other associated equipment (including headset and so on).

The two-way audio is initiated by the platform, and the PVR cannot send the two-way audio request.

6.2 Group Intercom

Before you start:

the user.

Purpose:

Two intercom modes are supported for Group Intercom application: one-to-all intercom for members in

the same group, and one-to-one intercom for members in all groups.

Steps:

1. Tap the group icon on the Home Page to enter the Group Intercom interface.

2. Click the Platform network settings, and input the required information:  Server: the IP address of group intercom server.

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 Port: the communication port of the server. The default value is 7500.  Dev ID: the device identification name registered on the platform.

The device ID should be registered on the platform first, and is required for video stream transmission

during group intercom such as video call, video push, etc.

3. Input the user ID and password registered on the group intercom server.

4. Tap Register to register the device on the platform. The groups in which the device works will be

displayed.

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6.2.1 Creating a Group

Purpose:

After registering successfully, you can customize a group and add members to the group.

Steps:

1. Tap the group icon on the screen.

2. Press the Menu button on the panel and tap the Create a group item.

3. Select members in member list by checking the checkboxes and click Create a group on the bottom of

the interface.

All the members of groups which you are in will be listed in the member list page.

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4. Input Croup Name and Remarks and click OK to create the group.

The created group will be listed in the page of My group.

6.2.2 One-to-All Group Intercom

Purpose:

In one-to-all mode, the device will establish a half-duplex communication for the group intercom, and all

the other members in the current group will receive your text, voice or picture messages.

Steps:

1. Tap-and-hold the group icon on the screen and then tap Set as the current group to set the selected

group as the current one.

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2. Press the PTT button to speak, and then all the other members in the current group will receive your

voice message.

To stop the voice talk, release the PTT button.

3. Tap the group icon to enter the group message interface. You can view the messages sent from other

members.

Send text messages: Input the message content in the text field, tap Send and then all the other

members in the current group will receive your text message.

Send picture message: Tap the icon , select Album, and you can send the pictures stored in the album to other members in the current group; select Capture, and you can capture the picture with

the camera and send it to other members in the current group.

Send file message: you can send files, including record files, audios and pictures, to other members in

batch.

1) Tap the icon and select File.

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2) Tap to enter a folder and click the icon on the bottom of the current interface.

3) Check the checkboxes of files you want to send and click OK to send them.

Tap the icon , and you can go back to the previous menu;

Tap the icon , and you can view all the members in the selected group.

4. On the My Group page, tap My conversation tab, and you can view the missed calling request and the

historical messages.

5. On the My Group page, press the button on the front panel, tap Quit the application, and you

can exit from the group intercom application.

Press the button on the front panel and the group intercom application will run in the background.

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6.2.3 One-to-One Group Intercom

Purpose:

In one-to-one mode, the device will establish a full-duplex communication for the group intercom, and the

specified member in the current group or other groups will receive your text, voice, picture or video

messages.

Steps:

1. Tap-and-hold the group icon on the screen and then tap View members;

Or tap the icon on the group message interface to enter the member list interface.

2. Select one online member from the list, and tap it to enter the one-to-one group intercom interface.

3. Tap the Send message button to enter the messages interface.

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members in the current group will receive your text message.

Send picture message: Tap the icon , select Album, and you can send the pictures stored in the album to other members in the current group; select Capture, and you can capture the picture with

the camera and send it to other members in the current group.

Send file message: you can send files, including record files, audios and pictures, to other members in

batch.

1) Tap the icon and select File.

2) Tap to enter a folder and click the icon on the bottom of the current interface.

3) Check the checkboxes of files you want to send and click OK to send them.

4. Tap the Calling request button, and a full-duplex audio communication will be established after the

selected member accepts the calling request. Then, you can talk with the selected member.

You can also tap the icon on the messages interface to start the calling request.

To stop the voice talk, tap the icon .

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The selected member can reject your calling request according to the actual needs.

5. Tap the Video call button, and a bidirectional video communication will be established after the

selected member accepts the calling request.

Tap Full screen, and the video will be displayed in full screen mode.

Tap Switch, and the video from internal or external camera will be switched for the video call.

Tap Stop, and the video call will be stopped.

6. Tap the Video push button, select the internal or external camera, and the real-time video from the

selected camera will be pushed to the other member.

For the one receiving the video push request, go to the Notification Center, and click the icon to view the real-time video from the sender’s side.

Tap Full screen, and the video will be displayed in full screen mode.

Tap Stop, and the video will be stopped.

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7. On the My Group page, tap My conversation tab, and you can view the missed calling request and the

historical messages.

8. On the My Group page, press the button on the front panel, tap Quit the application, and you

can exit from the group intercom application.

Press the button on the front panel and the group intercom application will run in the background.

6.3 Audio Settings

You can record the two-way audio (between device and platform) or voice talk (between members in the

group) in the audio recorder or video stream.

Steps:

1. Tap Settings > MED > Audio settings to enter the Audio Settings interface.

2. Check the checkbox of Intercom Mix.

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Analog Intercom Module (Optional)

Purpose:

Within a specified distance, you can send the real-time voice messages to others via the analog intercom.

The difference between group intercom and analog intercom: group intercom sends message basing on

the wireless network and analog intercom sends message via radio propagation instead.

Only the device with the build-in analog intercom module supports the function.

Steps:

1. Tap the icon to enter Intercom settings interface.

2. Select the power consumption of the intercom as Low or High.

 Low: ensure you can communicate with intercoms within 1 kilometer in low consumption.  High: ensure you can communicate with intercoms within 3 kilometers in high consumption.

The distance of the Low and High power consumption above is effective in the open space.

3. Tap the / button to switch to the channel you want to talk to.

Up to 8 channels are provided.

4. Tap the icon in the top left corner and tap to select a channel to configure.

5. Tap the Send, Rec Subsonic, Out Freq, In Freq or Bandwidth to edit the parameters of them.

 Send: set subsonic type and subsonic value of the sending subsonic.  Rec Subsonic: set subsonic type and subsonic value of the receiving subsonic.  Out Freq: sending frequency of the current channel.  In Freq: receiving frequency of the current channel.

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 Bandwidth: the fluctuating range for Out Freq and In Freq.

Intercoms with the same above parameters can send and receive the voice messages.

6. Press-and-hold the PTT button to speak. And all the intercoms with the same parameters can receive

your voice message.

To stop the voice talk service, release the PTT button.

7. Tap the button and click OK to exit the intercom application.

If you press the or button instead of , the intercom application will run in background.

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File Management and Uploading

Purpose:

3 types of files are supported, including video files, picture files and audio files. The files created on the

same date are stored in one folder which is named by the date, such as 20131106. The device provides a

32G memory, and you can insert an external SD card to extend the storage capacity of the device.

Tap the file application icon on the Home Page and select the user account to enter the File Management interface.

The admin user account has the permission to view and manage the files of all users; while the normal

user account only has the permission to view and manage its own files.

8.1 Video Files Management

Tap the Video tab on the File Management interface, and then tap the folder to enter the Video File

Management interface. You can view and delete the video files.

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Upload (reserved)

Upload the video files to the platform.

Thumbnail View

View the video files in thumbnail view.

List View

View the video files in list view.

Delete

Delete selected video files from the device.

Pause/Play

Pause/Play the video.

Speed up/down

Increase/Decrease the play speed of video. 1x, 2x and 3x are supported.

Details

View the details of the video, including file name, time, size, etc.

Delete

Delete the video file.

Return

Go back to the video file list interface.

Record

Go to the record interface of camera.

View the Video File

Tap the video file, and you can play the selected video file.

Delete the Video File

You can delete the video files in batches on the File Management interface.

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Upload

Upload the picture files to the platform.

Thumbnail View

View the picture files in thumbnail view.

Steps:

1. Tap the icon on the File Management interface to open the Delete File page.

2. Select the folder to be deleted on the list, and the icon turns to .

3. Tap the Delete button and then confirm the pop-up dialog box. The selected folder and the video files

in it will be deleted.

8.2 Picture Files Management

Tap the Image tab on the File Management interface, and then tap the folder to enter the Picture File

Management interface. You can view, upload and delete the picture files.

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List View

View the picture files in list view.

Delete

Delete selected picture files from the device.

Upload

Upload the picture file to the platform.

Details

View the details of the picture, including file name, time, size, etc.

Delete

Delete the picture file.

View the Picture File

Tap the picture file, and you can view the selected picture file.

You can swipe left or right to view another picture.

Upload Picture to Platform

Before you start:

The device should be registered on the platform.

Steps:

1. Tap the icon on the Picture File Management interface,

2. Select the pictures to be uploaded.

3. Tap the Upload button, and then confirm the pop-up dialog box. The selected pictures will be

uploaded to the platform.

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The picture that has been uploaded to the platform will be marked with the icon

Delete the Picture File

You can delete the picture files in batches on the File Management interface.

Steps:

4. Tap the icon on the File Management interface to open the Delete File page.

5. Select the folder to be deleted on the list, and the icon turns to .

6. Tap the Delete button and then confirm the pop-up dialog box. The selected folder and the picture

files in it will be deleted.

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Thumbnail View

View the audio files in thumbnail view.

List View

View the audio files in list view.

Delete

Delete selected audio files from the device.

8.3 Audio Files Management

Tap the Audio tab on the File Management interface, and then tap the folder to enter the Audio File

Management interface. You can view and delete the audio files.

View the Audio File

Tap the audio file, and you can play the selected audio file.

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Pause/Play

Pause/Play the audio.

Details

View the details of the audio file, including the name, time, size, etc.

Delete

Delete the audio file.

You can tap-and-drag the blue slider on the process bar to adjust the audio play process.

Delete the Audio File

You can delete the audio files in batches on the File Management interface.

Steps:

1. Tap the icon on the File Management interface to open the Delete File page.

2. Select the folder to be deleted on the list, and the icon turns to .

3. Tap the Delete button and then confirm the pop-up dialog box. The selected folder and the audio files

in it will be deleted.

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Alarm

9.1 Acceleration Alarm

When the PVR drops down at a fast speed, it will generate acceleration alarm and then upload the

acceleration alarm to the platform. Meanwhile, the PVR will vibrate to send a notification, with the

message “Acceleration alarm” displayed on the interface.

9.2 Manual Alarm

In emergency conditions, press the Alarm button on the side of PVR manually. Then, the manual alarm

information will be uploaded to the platform, and the PVR will vibrate to send a notification, with the

message “Manual alarm” displayed on the interface.

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9.3 Temperature Alarm

With the built-in temperature sensor, the PVR will send alarm signal when the body temperature exceeds

the upper limit (75°C), to avoid the heat damage to the device.

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Message

Before you start:

10.4 Platform.

Purpose:

You can send message from the platform to the mobile terminal, to release notification to the users of the

device.

You can only use the iVMS-7200 platform to send message to PVR. For other platforms, this function can

be custom-made to meet the actual needs.

Tap the message application icon on the Home Page to enter the Message interface. The messages received from the platform will be displayed on a list.

The message that has been checked is marked as blue; otherwise, it is marked as white.

The PVR can receive up to 1000 items of messages, and the new messages will cover the old ones when

the number exceeds the limit.

To view the message:

Tap the item on the list, and you can view the detailed information of the selected message,

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To delete the message:

Tap Delete under the list, select the messages, and then tap OK to delete the selected messages.

You can also press the Menu button on the front panel to show the hidden menu, and tap Delete all

messages to remove all the messages.

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General Configuration

11.1 Network

11.1.1 Dialing Settings

2 SIM cards can be installed on the PVR, including Main SIM Card and Slave SIM Card. You can configure

the dialing settings for each SIM card.

Take the Main SIM Card as an example:

Steps:

1. Tap the icon on the home page,

or tap Settings > NET > Dial settings to enter the Dialing Settings interface.

2. Select the Main SIM Card.

Enable Dialing

When 3G dialing and Wi-Fi networks are both available, give priority selection to the Wi-Fi networks.

Tap Enable dialing on the main SIM card settings interface after installing the Main SIM Card. Then, the device will connect to the mobile networks and the information including the dialing status, SIM card status, network standard and IP address will be displayed automatically.

3 types of SIM card status are provided: No card, Normal and Abnormal.

Advanced Settings

You can configure the advanced settings for 3G VPDN (Virtual Private Dialup Network).

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Steps:

1. Tap Advanced settings to enter the APN Settings interface.

The default 3G VPDN account will be displayed on the page.

2. Tap the button on the front panel to shown the hidden menu.

3. Select New APN to create a new access point for the 3G SIM card.

You can select Reset to default to restore the default settings of the current APN.

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4. Input the service provider’s name, access point name (APN), username, password, Mobile Country

Code (MCC), Mobile Network Code (MNC) and then select the authentication type.

To configure the 3G VPDN settings, please contact the local operator and consult the network

parameters.

5. Tap the button again, and tap Save to save the parameters.

White List Settings

With the white list settings, the device will get online / offline (log in / out the platform) according to the remote command message. Up to 8 groups mobile number can be added to the white list. You can send text with authorized mobile number to the SIM card No. of device to operate the device remotely. Text

“on”, and the device will get online (log in the platform); text “off”, and the device will get offline (log out

the platform).

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To add mobile number to white list:

Tap the Add button, input the mobile number on the text field, and then tap OK to save the settings.

To delete mobile number from the white list:

Tap the Delete white list button, select the mobile number on the white list, and tap Delete to delete the selected mobile number from the white list.

Module Format

The module format has been set when the device is delivered, such as CDMA, WCDMA or LTE.

The standard format of the installed SIM card should be the same with that of the device.

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11.1.2 Wi-Fi Settings

You can connect the device to the Wi-Fi networks and transmit the data via the Wi-Fi.

Steps:

1. Tap the icon on the home page,

or tap Settings > NET > Wi-Fi settings to enter the Wi-Fi Settings interface.

2. Swipe the slider of Search network to the right side to enable the Wi-Fi settings.

3. Tap the Search network item, and then the Wi-Fi networks available will be searched and displayed on

a list automatically. You can view the signal strength, connection status, security mode and other

information of the networks.

4. You can also tap ADD NETWORK to add the access point manually.

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1) Input the network SSID and then select the security mode.

2) Optionally, you can check the checkbox of Show advanced options, and then input to configure

the information including proxy settings, IP address, gateway, etc.

3) Tap Save to save the settings. The new access point will be displayed on the Wi-Fi networks list.

5. Select the access point on the list, input the password, and then tap the Connect button to connect

the device to the Wi-Fi networks.

You can also check the checkbox of Show password to display the password in plaintext, or check the

checkbox of Show advanced options to configure the proxy settings or IP settings.

6. Tap the connected access point of Wi-Fi networks, and you can view the detailed information of the

access point, including status, signal strength, link speed, and so on. You can tap Forget to disconnect

the device from the Wi-Fi networks.

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7. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a computing standard that attempts to allow easy establishment of a

secure wireless network. With the WPS function, the device can be connected to the Wi-Fi networks,

with no need of password.

Press the WPS push button on the router, and tap WPS PUSH BUTTON on the device interface to

search the WPS networks. Then, the device will be connected to the available WPS networks

automatically without the password.

11.1.3 Wired Network Settings

The device can be connected to the wired networks and transmit the data via the network cables.

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This function requires for the support of device extension base.

Steps:

1. Tap Settings > NET > Wired network to enter the Wired Network Settings interface.

2. Swipe the slider of network to the right side to enable the wired network settings.

3. Connect the device extension base to the network, and thus the PVR will be connected to the

network.

11.2 Bluetooth

Purpose:

You can use the PVR with Bluetooth devices, such as Bluetooth headsets, Bluetooth printer, etc.

Before using the PVR with Bluetooth devices, you should pair them first.

Steps:

1. Tap the icon on the home page,

or tap Settings > NET > Bluetooth to enter the Bluetooth Settings interface.

2. Swipe the slider of Bluetooth to the right side to enable the Bluetooth settings.

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3. Tap the “DS-6102HLI-T” item, and the PVR becomes visible to other Bluetooth devices nearby for 2

minutes and it will stop in 2 minutes. To disable the function immediately, tap the “DS-6102HLI-T”

item again.

The name of “DS-6102HLI-T” item varies according to the PVR model.

4. The available Bluetooth devices nearby will be searched and displayed on a list.

Tap the SEARCH FOR DEVICES button, and you can refresh the information of the devices on the list.

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5. Tap the Bluetooth device item on the list to pair it with the PVR.

If prompted, input the passkey on the Bluetooth device side. See the instructions about the passkey

that came with the Bluetooth device

6. Tap the Pair button, and the Bluetooth device will be displayed on the Paired Devices list after the

pairing process is complete.

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7. To disconnect the Bluetooth device, tap the icon of the paired device, tap the Unpair button, and

then confirm the pop-up message box.

11.3 Positioning

With the built-in GPS / BDS (optional) positioning module, the current longitude, latitude and speed of the

device will be detected and displayed.

Steps:

1. Tap the positioning icon on the home page,

or tap Settings > NET > Positioning settings to enter the Positioning Settings interface.

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2. Swipe the slider of position switch to the right side to enable the positioning settings.

The longitude, latitude, time, positioning accuracy and speed of the device will be displayed

automatically when the positioning signal is available.

 To realize the BDS function, plug the additional BDS module into the device, select BDS as the positioning

working mode, and then reboot the device to activate the new settings.

 Locate the device in open space to receive the positioning signal if no data is displayed.

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11.4 Platform

The PVR can be connected to iVMS-7200 series platform, providing functions including live view, two-way

audio, alarm, etc.

Steps:

1. Tap Settings > NET > Platform settings to enter the Platform Settings interface.

2. Swipe the slider of Platform to the right side to enable the platform settings, and then input the

required information.

 Platform IP Address: the IP address of the computer running the platform server.  Platform Port: the network communication port of the platform. The default value is 7660.  Device ID: the identification name of the device. The device ID should be registered on the

platform first.

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11.5 Tethering & Portable Hotspot

The PVR supports Internet connection sharing with PVRs, PCs or mobile phones via network cable, USB

interface or Bluetooth, and you can also set it as a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide Wi-Fi signal for devices nearby.

Steps:

1. Tap Settings > NET > Portable hotspot settings to enter the Tethering & Portable Hotspot Settings

interface.

2. Connect the PVR to a computer or other available device via the USB interface, check the checkbox of

USB tethering, and then the PVR will share the Internet connection with the connected computer or

other devices.

3. Connect the PVR to another PVR or a computer or other available device via the network cable, check

the checkbox of Wired network tethering, and then the PVR will share the Internet connection with

the connected PVR, computer, or other devices.

The wired network tethering requires for the support of device extension base.

4. Connect the PVR to another PVR or other available device via Bluetooth function, check the checkbox

of Bluetooth tethering, and then the PVR will share the Internet connection with the connected PVR

or other devices.

5. Check the checkbox of Portable Wi-Fi hotspot and then tap the Set up Wi-Fi hotspot item to

configure the network parameters including SSID, security type and password.

11.6 ONVIF Protocol

The device can be connected to NVR via ONVIF protocol, and you can configure the ONVIF protocol

parameters according to the actual needs.

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Steps:

1. Tap Settings > NET > ONVIF settings to enter the ONVIF Settings interface.

2. Input the RTSP port and ONVIF port to meet the actual needs.

The RTSP port is 8554 by default and the ONVIF port is 8080 by default.

Due to the limit of NVR, only 1-ch video stream can be gotten from the device.

11.7 LAN Connection

The device supports LAN connection and you can access it via the iVMS-4200 client software.

Steps:

1. Tap Settings > NET > LAN Connection to enter the HIKVISION Protocol Settings interface.

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2. Edit the communication port.

The communication port is 8000 by default.

3. Reboot the device to activate the new settings.

11.8 Audio and Video Parameters

11.8.1 Recording Parameters Settings

The recording parameters of the internal and external camera can be configured, including the recording

stream type, resolution, frame rate, duration and maximum bitrate. You can also configure the basic

parameters on the Camera interface. The new recording settings will be activated the next time the

camera started.

Steps:

1. Tap Settings > MED > Recording parameter settings.

2. Select the internal camera or external camera to set the corresponding recording parameters.  Recording Stream: Video stream and composite stream are selectable. The video stream

contains only the video information, and the composite stream contains both the video and

audio information.

 Resolution: 1080P, 720P, D1, VGA and QVGA are selectable for both internal camera and external

camera.

 Frame Rate: the number of unique consecutive images (called frame) per second. Full frame rate

(25 fps), 22fps, 20 fps, 18fps, 16fps, 15 fps, 12 fps, 10 fps, 8fps, 6fps, 4fps, 2fps and 1 fps are

selectable.

 Continuous Recording Duration: indicates the size of the record file. Continuous, 15 min., 30min.,

45min, 1h, and 2h are selectable. No time limit is set when Continuous is selected, and the

record file size cannot be larger than 1.99G.

 Max. Bitrate: The greater the resolution and frame rate of the recordings are, the greater the

required bitrate is. The maximum bitrate ranges from 64Kbps to 8Mbps.

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11.8.2 Network Transmission Settings

The network transmission parameters of the internal camera and external camera can be configured,

including the stream type, resolution, frame rate, maximum bitrate and encoding type. The new network

transmission settings will be activated the next time the platform gets stream.

Steps:

1. Tap Settings > MED > Network transmission settings.

2. Select the internal camera or external camera to set the corresponding transmission parameters.  Stream Type: Video stream and composite stream are selectable. The video stream contains only

the video information, and the composite stream contains both the video and audio information.

 Resolution: 1080P, 720P, D1, VGA and QVGA are selectable for both internal camera and

external camera.

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 Frame Rate: the number of unique consecutive images (called frame) per second. Full frame rate

(25 fps), 22fps, 20 fps, 18fps, 16fps, 15 fps, 12 fps, 10 fps, 8fps, 6fps, 4fps, 2fps and 1 fps are

selectable.

 Max. Bitrate: The greater the resolution and frame rate of the transmitted video are, the greater

the required bitrate is. The maximum bitrate ranges from 64Kbps to 4Mbps.

 Encoding Type: VBR (Variable Bit Rate) and CBR (Constant Bit Rate) are selectable. The value of

selected CBR is the same with that of Max. Bitrate; and the value of VBR adjusts automatically

under the Max. Bitrate.

11.8.3 Capture and OSD Settings

Capture Settings

Steps:

1. Tap Settings > MED > Camera settings.

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2. Select the internal camera or external camera to set the corresponding capture parameters.  Auto Upload Images: Check the checkbox to upload the captured pictures to the platform

automatically.

 Camera Sound: Check the checkbox to open the camera sound.  Image Quality: High, Middle and Low are selectable.  Image Resolution: the size of the captured picture. For the internal camera, VGA, 1.3M, 3M, 5M,

8M, 10M and 13M are selectable; for the external camera, VGA, 1.3M and 2M are selectable.

OSD (On Screen Display) Settings

Steps:

1. Tap Settings > MED > OSD settings.

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2. Select the internal camera or external camera to set the corresponding OSD parameters.

 OSD: Check the checkbox to enable the OSD settings.  OSD Content: Select the OSD content for display, including time, Positioning information and

camera No..

 OSD Display Position: You can tap-and-drag the slider on the left-right / up-down bar to locate

the OSD on the display window.

 Camera Id Tag: Edit the camera name in the text field.

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Configuration

12.1 Focus Mode

You can enable the auto focus mode, and then the device will automatically focus if the monitoring scene

changes during the live view.

Steps:

1. Tap Settings > MED > Focus Mode.

2. Check the checkbox of auto_mode to enable the auto focus mode.

12.2 Power Saver

The power saver settings help to stretch the battery life, to ensure the long operation time of the device.

Steps:

1. Tap Settings > DEV > Power saver.

2. Set the corresponding parameters for the power saving mode.

 Brightness: Tap-and-drag the slider to adjust the brightness of the screen.  Time: The device will lock the screen automatically if no operations occur during the selected

power saving time. 15s, 30s, 1min., 2min., 5min., 10min., 30min. and Never sleep are selectable.

 Disconnect the Network in Power Saving Mode: Select Yes to disconnect the device from the

network (such as 3G/4G mobile networks, Wi-Fi networks, etc.) in power saving mode; and select

No to always connect the device to the network.

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12.3 Sound

The volume of media and system notifications can be set as desired. And you can also configure the sound

mode of the device if needed.

Steps:

1. Tap Settings > DEV > Sound.

2. Set the corresponding sound parameters for the device.  Volume: Tap-and-drag the slider to adjust the volume of the media and system notifications. The

media volume refers to the sound of two-way audio with platform and record file playback. The

system notifications refer to the sound of button touch during the device operations.

 Sound Mode: The sound mode can be set for the system notifications. Normal, Vibration and

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Mute are selectable.

12.4 Storage

Switch Storage Space

The PVR provides a built-in 32G storage space (internal); and a micro SD card can also be installed on the

device (external). Priority storage space can be set, and the files will be saved on the other storage space

until the priority storage space is full. When both the storage spaces are full, a message will be displayed

to send a notification.

Steps:

1. Tap Settings > MED > Storage settings.

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2. Tap the Audio & Video storage item, and select the storage priority for the audio & video stream.

 Internal Storage Priority: Give the storage priority to the internal storage space.  External Storage Priority: Give the storage priority to the external storage space.

Storage Space Management

You can view the status of the internal and external storage space and format the storage space if needed.

Steps:

1. Tap Settings > DEV > Storage.

2. You can view the storage status of the internal storage and external storage.

 Total Space: the total capacity of the internal or external storage.  Available: the free space of the internal or external storage.  Internal Memory Formatting: Format the internal storage, and then the video files, audio files

and picture files stored on the internal storage will be erased, except the operating system data.

 Unmount SD Card: Tap the Unmount SD card item before you remove the external SD card from

the PVR.

 Erase SD Card: Format the external SD card and you will lose all the data stored on the SD card.

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12.5 Applications

You can view the current applications running on the device.

Steps:

1. Tap Settings > DEV > Applications.

2. Swipe left or right, and you can view the detailed information of the applications.  DOWNLOADED: The downloaded applications will be displayed on the screen. You can also view

the used space and free space of internal storage at the bottom of the interface.

 RUNNING: The current running applications will be displayed on the screen. You can also view

the used space of RAM and free space of RAM at the bottom of the interface.

 ALL: All the applications on the device will be displayed on the screen. You can also view the used

space and free space of internal storage at the bottom of the interface.

Do not delete or uninstall the programs at will, for it may cause damage to the system.

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12.6 Peripheral

Before you start:

Connect the RF card reader to the device.

Purpose:

The RF card reader in type of NFC or RFID can be connected to the device, and thus the device and RF card

can exchange the data with each other.

Steps:

1. Tap Settings > DEV > Peripheral.

2. The peripheral device will be detected and displayed on the screen automatically.

3. For the RF card reader of NFC, check the checkbox to enable the data exchange function.

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12.7 Battery

Steps:

1. Tap Settings > DEV > Battery.

2. You can view the information including remaining capacity of battery, elapsed time since battery has

been charged, and the battery usage percentage of the components.

12.8 System Time and Language

12.8.1 Date and Time

You can configure the system data and time to meet the actual needs.

Steps:

1. Tap Setting > SYS > Date and time.

2. Set the corresponding date and time parameters for the system.  Automatic Date & Time: Check the checkbox and the system will use the network-provided time

automatically.

 Automatic Time Zone: Check the checkbox and the system will use the network-provided time

zone automatically.

 Set Date: Set the system date manually (only available when Automatic Date & Time is not

enabled).

 Set Time: Set the system time manually (only available when Automatic Date & Time is not

enabled).

 Use 24-hour Format: Check the checkbox and the system time will be displayed in 24-hour

format.

 Choose Date Format: Select the date format for display.

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12.8.2 Language & Input

Steps:

1. Tap Setting > SYS > Language & input.

2. Tap the Language settings item, and then select the system language.

3. Tap the Input method, and then you can select the input method for the system. You can also set the

default input method according to the actual needs.

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Management

13.1 User

Only the admin (called administrator) account has the permission to add the new normal user and edit the

information of other users. The created normal user can only edit the information of itself, and cannot

view the files recorded by other users.

Tap the icon on the Home page; or tap Settings > SYS > User management to enter the User Management interface.

13.1.1 Normal User Management

You can add, edit and delete the normal users after logging into the system as the administrator.

Add a Normal User

Steps:

1. Tap the Common user management item, and then tap the Add button to open the Add User page.

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2. Input the user name, password and confirm password in the corresponding text fields.

 The user name and password can only contain the English alphabets, numeric and “_”.  The user name cannot be longer than 20 characters; and the password cannot be longer than 16

characters.

3. Tap OK to confirm the settings. The created users will be displayed on a list.

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Delete a Normal User

Steps:

1. Tap the Common user management item, and then tap the Delete button to open the Delete User

page.

2. Select the user to be deleted on the list. The icon of the selected user turns to .

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3. Tap the Delete button and confirm the pop-up dialog box. The selected user will be deleted.

Assign Permissions for Normal User

Steps:

1. Tap the Common user management item, and then select the user on the list.

2. Check the checkboxes to assign the permissions for the selected user.

10 permissions are selectable: camera settings, file management, positioning settings, Wi-Fi settings,

dialing settings, platform management, time settings, maintenance, storage management and

network sharing.

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13.1.2 Personal Settings

You can configure the personal settings for the current user account to meet the actual needs, including

the login mode, password, fingerprint, etc.

 Login Mode 1: Check the checkbox and the password is required for the system login.

It is highly recommended to enable the Login Mode 1 to ensure the system security.

 Login Mode 2: Check the checkbox and the fingerprint is required for the system login.

The Login Mode 2 is configurable only when the Login Mode 1 is enabled. You can use either the

password or fingerprint to log into the system when both the modes are enabled.

 Modify Password: Modify the password of the current user account if needed.

For your privacy, we strongly recommend changing the password to something of your own

choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including upper case letters, lower case letters,

numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.

 Fingerprint Management: Register or delete the fingerprint information.  Password Lock: Check the checkbox and the password is required to unlock the system.  Logout: Log out the system and you can log into the system with another user account.

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13.1.3 Fingerprint Management

Purpose:

The fingerprint login and management are available for both administrator and custom accounts. You

should register the fingerprint in the system before using the fingerprint login function. Up to 5 pieces of

fingerprint can be registered.

Steps:

1. Tap the icon in the home page and tap the Fingerprint management to enter the Fingerprint

management interface.

2. Click the Add button and follow the wizard to register your fingerprint.

After registering successfully, it will automatically turn back to Fingerprint management interface, and

the registered fingerprint will be listed here.

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3. You can select another finger and repeat the above steps to register the new fingerprint information.

For each account, up to 5 fingerprints can be registered.

4. To delete the registered fingerprint, tap-and-hold a fingerprint and click the Delete button.

If there is fingerprint registered in the system, the registered fingerprint is required to enter the

Fingerprint Database Management interface.

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13.2 Log

You can search the logs by the type or time according to the actual needs.

Steps:

1. Tap the icon on the Home Page to enter the Log Management interface.

2. Select the main type of the logs from the drop-down list, including Alarm, Exception, Operation and

Information. You can also select All as the main type to search all the logs.

3. Select the minor type of the logs under the selected main type.

4. Specify the start time and end time for the log search.

5. Tap the Query button. The logs matching the search conditions will be displayed on a list, and you can

tap the log item to view the detailed information.

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13.3 Maintenance

Tap Settings > SYS > Maintenance, and you can maintain and upgrade the device.

Export Configuration File

The configuration file of the device can be exported to the SD card, and thus you can configure other

devices with the same settings.

Steps:

1. Tap the Export configuration file item.

2. Select the external SD card or internal SD card for export.

3. Select the saving path for the configuration file.

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4. Tap the Export button to export the configuration file to the SD card.

The exported configuration file is formatted as PVR_version_date.CFG.

Import Configuration File

The configuration file can be imported to the device from the SD card, and the imported configuration file

should match the device.

Steps:

1. Tap the Import configuration file item.

2. Select the external SD card or internal SD card for import.

3. Select the configuration file from the SD card.

4. Tap the Import button to import the configuration file to the device.

5. Reboot the device to activate the new settings after the importing process is complete.

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Restore Default Settings

Tap the Restore default settings item, and reboot the device. Then, you can restore the default

parameters of the device.

Software Installation

Tap the Software installation item, and you can install the application files downloaded on the SD card.

The application program should be stored on the root directory of the internal or external SD card, and the

license of the application is required for the installation.

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Video Platform Manager

Steps:

1. Tap the Video platform manager item.

2. Select the proper video platform from the list.

3. Reboot the device to activate the new settings.

4. Go to Settings > NET > Platform settings, and configure the platform parameters. For details, see

Section 10.4 Platform.

Boot Animation and Logo

Steps:

1. Tap the Boot animation or logo item.

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2. Select the boot animation or boot logo for set.

3. Select the package file or picture file from the SD card, and you can set the boot animation and logo

for the device as desired.

The boot animation should be in the *.zip format; the boot logo (480*800) should be in the *.jpeg format.

USB Debugging

Only for the R&D (Research & Development) engineer to debug the device.

Restore Factory Settings

Tap the Restore factory settings item, and tap the Reset device button to restore the factory settings for

the device.

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Device Test

Tap the Device test item, and you can detect the running status of the device’s hardware module (not

recommended).

Running Information

Only for the R&D (Research & Development) engineer to locate and solve the system error information.

13.4 About

Tap Settings > SYS > About, and you can view the system information including device model, serial No.

and software version.

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Tools

4 common tools are provided for the users, including Calculator, Clock, Torch and Compass.

Tap the tool application icon on the Home Page to enter the tool management interface.

14.1 Calculator

Tap the Calculator icon on the tool management interface to enter the Calculator page.

Tap the numbers and functional symbols in Calculator just as you would with a standard calculator.

Tap DELETE, and you can delete the previous inputs.

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14.2 Clock

Tap the Clock icon on the tool management interface to enter the Clock page.

Adding the Clock

Steps:

1. Tap the icon on the Clock page.

2. Check the checkbox of Turn alarm on to enable the alarm clock function.

3. Set the time, repeat days and ringtone for the clock.

4. Optionally, you can check the checkbox of Vibrate to enable device vibration when the alarm clock

occurs.

5. Input the label for the clock in the text field.

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6. Tap DONE in the upper-left corner to save the settings.

Editing the Clock

Steps:

1. Tap the pre-set clock on the list on the Clock page.

2. Edit the time, repeat days, ringtone and other settings for the clock.

3. Tap DONE in the upper-left corner to save the new settings.

Deleting the Clock

Steps:

1. Tap the pre-set clock on the list on the Clock page.

2. Tap the icon in the upper-right corner to delete the selected clock.

14.3 Torch

Tap the Torch icon on the tool management interface to activate the torch function.

You can tab the icon to disable the torch function, and the icon will turn to .

14.4 Compass

Tap the Compass icon on the tool management interface to enter the Compass page.

Hold the device in your hand and level it with the ground, and the Compass will provide the basic

navigation assistance to you.

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The accuracy of the compass can be affected by magnetic or environmental interference; and do not rely

on it to determine precise location.

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

 The device cannot start up.

Possible Reasons:

a) The battery has not been installed on the device. b) The battery is out of power

Solutions:

1. Install the battery on the device.

2. Connect the power adapter to the device.

3. After connecting the device to the power adapter, wait for the icon of charging battery which will be

displayed on the screen. And then long press the Power button to start up the device.

 No signal is displayed on the screen.

Possible Reasons:

a) The camera is set in External Camera mode while the external camera has not been installed. b) The external camera is out of work.

Solutions:

1. Switch the camera to Internal Camera mode or install the external camera.

2. Check the external camera and replace it if needed.

 There is no audio in record files.

Possible Reason:

The recording stream is set as Video Stream.

Solution:

Set the recording stream as Composite Stream.

 Failed to start the two-way audio with platform.

Possible Reasons:

a) The network signal is unstable. b) The two-way audio function of the device has been enabled by other client.

Solutions:

1. Move the device to places where the network signal is available.

2. Try it again after the two-way audio of the device stopped.

 The voice heard on the device side is small.

Possible Reasons:

a) The volume of the audio output on the device side is low. b) The volume of the microphone on the platform side is low. c) The headset is broken.

Solutions:

1. Adjust the volume of the audio output on the device side.

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2. Adjust the volume of the microphone on the platform side.

3. Replace the broken headset.

 The SD card cannot be detected.

Possible Reasons:

a) The SD card is damaged. b) The file system in the SD card is damaged.

Solutions:

1. Insert the SD card to the card reader and then connect it to the computer. If you cannot open the

storage space of SD card, replace the damaged SD card.

2. Back up the data stored on the SD card and then format it.

 3G Dialing failure

Possible Reasons:

a) No 3G SIM card is installed on the device. b) The format of the 3G SIM card does not match that of the device. c) The external antenna has not been installed when the slave SIM card is used.

Solutions:

1. Install the 3G SIM card on the device.

2. Select the 3G SIM card which has the same format of the device.

3. Install the external antenna when using the slave SIM card.

 The network transmission indicator does not light after successful dialing.

Possible Reasons:

a) The platform settings are incorrect. b) The platform account conflicted. c) It’s in the platform registration process. d) Only one indicator is available for the device and there is a process with higher priority than network

transmission running on the device.

Solutions:

1. Edit the platform settings to according to the actual needs.

2. Use another platform account to avoid the conflict.

3. The indicator will light after the platform registration process is complete.

4. Check the current indicator status. For details, see Table 2.2 Status Light Description.

 It’s too slow to transmit images.

Possible Reasons:

a) The current network signal is bad. b) The bitrate of the network transmission is too large.

Solutions:

1. If 3G dialing is adopted, check the current signal strength; if Wi-Fi networks is adopted, check that

whether there is another wireless network with the same frequency band, and if yes, use a new

wireless network which has the only frequency band.

Wireless networks with the same frequency band cause interference to each other, and it will

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decrease the network transmission bandwidth.

2. Adjust the transmission bitrate according to the actual network bandwidth.

 The buttons of the device or the icons on the screen are out of use.

Possible Reason:

The device crashes.

Solution:

Reboot the device and try it again.

 The network transmission indicator does not light and the device is offline on the platform.

Possible Reasons:

a) 3G dialing failure. b) The platform settings are incorrect.

Solutions:

1. Check the 3G dialing status. Configure the 3G dialing settings again if needed.

2. Configure the platform settings again according to the actual needs.

3. Restore the device to factory settings and configure the parameters after the device reboot.

 The network transmission indicator lights and the device is offline on the platform.

Possible Reason:

The platform settings are incorrect or have not been configured.

Solution:

Check and configure the parameters on the platform side.

 The fingerprint cannot be recognized.

Possible Reason:

The fingerprint information has not been registered on the device.

Solution:

Upgrade

Steps:

1. Connect the device to the computer via a USB cable after logging in to the system. And then turn on

the USB storage of the device.

2. Select the disk directory of the device on the computer, and then copy the upgrade package to the

storage space of device.

It is recommended to store the upgrade package under the system root directory.

3. Turn off the USB storage, disconnect the device from the computer and then power off the device.

4. Restart the device, and at the same time long press the Audio+ button on the device for 15 seconds.

You will enter the System Upgrade interface. 4 options are selectable and you can select the item

using the Audio+ and Audio- button.

 Reboot System Now: Reboot the device.

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 Apply Update from ADB: Upgrade device by package stored on the computer (not recommended).  Install Package from SD Card: Select it when the upgrade package is stored on the internal SD card.  Install Package from External SD Card: Select it when the upgrade package is stored on the external

SD card

5. Press the PTT button to activate the selected item.

6. Select the upgrade package from the storage space of SD card, using the Audio+/Audio- to move

up/down.

7. Press the PTT button to upgrade the device. The upgrading process will be complete after about 15

seconds.

Do not power off the device in the upgrading process.

8. Select the reboot system now item and tap the PTT button to reboot the device.

9. Input the user name and password to log in to the system, and the new settings will be activated.

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HIKVISION DS-6102HLI-T User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Instruction

Table of Contents

Introduction

1.1 Overview

1.2 Main Functions

1.3 Product Features

1.4 Conventions

System Start-up 2

2.1 Package Contents

2.2 Panel Description

2.3 Installation

2.3.1 Installing and Uninstalling the Battery

2.3.2 Installing the SIM Card

2.3.3 Installing the Micro SD Card

2.3.4 Installing and Uninstalling the External Camera

2.4 Charging the Battery

2.5 Status Light

2.6 Startup and Shutdown

2.6.1 Startup

2.6.2 Shutdown

Basic Operations

3.1 Using the Touchscreen

3.2 Login

3.2.1 Password Login

3.2.2 Fingerprint Login

3.3 Home Page

3.4 Notification Center

3.5 Connecting PVR to Computer

Record and Capture

4.1 Record Video Files

4.2 Capture Pictures

Audio Recording

Two-way Audio and Group Intercom

6.1 Two-way Audio

6.2 Group Intercom

6.2.1 Creating a Group

6.2.2 One-to-All Group Intercom

6.2.3 One-to-One Group Intercom

6.3 Audio Settings

Analog Intercom Module (Optional)

File Management and Uploading

8.1 Video Files Management

8.2 Picture Files Management

8.3 Audio Files Management

Alarm

9.1 Acceleration Alarm

9.2 Manual Alarm

9.3 Temperature Alarm

Message

General Configuration

11.1 Network

11.1.1 Dialing Settings

11.1.2 Wi-Fi Settings

11.1.3 Wired Network Settings

11.2 Bluetooth

11.3 Positioning

11.4 Platform

11.5 Tethering & Portable Hotspot

11.6 ONVIF Protocol

11.7 LAN Connection

11.8 Audio and Video Parameters

11.8.1 Recording Parameters Settings

11.8.2 Network Transmission Settings

11.8.3 Capture and OSD Settings

Configuration

12.1 Focus Mode

12.2 Power Saver

12.3 Sound

12.4 Storage

12.5 Applications

12.6 Peripheral

12.7 Battery

12.8 System Time and Language

12.8.1 Date and Time

12.8.2 Language & Input

Management