Network Audio/Video Encoder
Quick Operation Guide
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Quick Operation Guide of DS-6700 Series Network Audio/Video Encoder
Installation
Pre-Installation
The DS-6700 Series Audio/Video Encoder is a highly advanced surveillance equipment that should
be installed with care. Please take into consideration the following precautionary steps before
installation of the Encoder.
1. Keep all liquids away from the Encoder.
2. Install the Encoder in a well-ventilated and dust-free area.
3. Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
4. Install a manufacturer recommended HDD (for DS-6700HWI / HFI-SATA).
Installation
During the installation of the Encoder:
1. Use brackets for rack mounting.
2. Ensure there is ample room for audio and video cables.
3. When installing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times than
its diameter.
4. Connect both the alarm and RS-485 cable.
5. Allow at least 2cm (≈0.75in) of space between racks mounted devices.
6. Ensure the Encoder is grounded.
7. Environmental temperature should be within the range of -10 ºC ~ 55 ºC , 14ºF ~ 131ºF.
8. Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% ~ 90%.
Hard Disk Installation
This section is applicable to DS-6700HWI/HFI-SATA models only which can be installed with
HDD for recording.
Prior to Installation
The device is factory installed with no hard disk. Refer to the following instructions to install the
hard disk according to the total capacity calculated in terms of the Schedule Recording Settings. The
installation and removal of the hard disk should be operated by qualified professionals.
Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD) for DS-6700HWI / HFI-SATA, please make sure the
power is disconnected from the device. A factory recommended HDD should be used for this
installation.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
Steps:
1. Use the screwdriver to unfasten the screws on both sides and rear panel of the device, and then
remove the cover from the chassis.
2. Place the HDD into the slot of the chassis and then secure it in position by fastening the screws
at the bottom of the chassis.
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3. Take out the HDD data line from the accessories box. Plug one end of the data line to the
circuit board and the other end to the data line port of HDD. Connect the power cord to HDD
in the same way.
4. Replace the cover and then tighten the screws on both sides and rear panel of the device.
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Light in red when the device is powered on; light in orange when the SD
card is inserted.
BNC connector for video input.
3.5mm interface for two-way audio input or audio input; connect to audio
input device or active pick-up, microphone, etc.
3.5mm interface; connect to audio output device, e.g., loudspeaker, etc.
microSD interface for data storage.
Restore the factory default settings by holding the RESET button for more
than 15 seconds after power is turned on.
Light in red when the device is powered on; light in orange when the SD
card is inserted.
3.5mm two-way audio input interface; connect to active pick-up,
microphone, etc.
3.5mm interface; connect to audio output device, e.g., loudspeaker, etc.
BNC interface for video input.
Line input interface for audio input.
Front Panel
DS-6701HWI/HFI:
Description of front panel:
DS-6704HWI/HFI:
Description of front panel:
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Lights in red when the device is powered on.
Lights in red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
Valid for DS-6708HWI/HFI-SATA model only.
1. Does not light when the network is not connected;
2. Blinks in green when the data is transmitting / receiving;
3. Blinks at higher frequency when the data for transmitting / receiving is
larger.
Lights in red when the device is powered on.
Lights in red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
Valid for DS-6716HWI/HFI-SATA model only.
1. Does not light when the network is not connected;
2. Blinks in green when the data is transmitting / receiving;
3. Blinks at higher frequency when the data for transmitting / receiving is
larger.
DS-6708HWI/HFI and DS-6708HWI/HFI-SATA:
Description of front panel:
DS-6716HWI/HFI and DS-6716HWI/HFI -SATA:
Description of front panel:
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Relay alarm input/output.
Note: The alarm output terminal provides no JP2 pin.
RS-485 serial interface; connect to pan/tilt unit, speed dome, etc.
10M/100Mbps adaptive Ethernet interface (PoE).
The right LED indicator lights in green when the network cable is connected,
and the left LED indicator blinks in orange when data is transmitting /
receiving.
Serial interface for configuration of device’s parameters or used as transparent
channel.
Rear Panel
DS-6701HWI/HFI:
Description of rear panel:
Note: The DS-6701HWI/HFI model provides no beeper.
DS-6704HWI/HFI:
Description of rear panel:
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RS-485 serial interface; connect to pan/tilt unit, speed dome, etc.
Restore the factory default settings by holding the RESET button for more than
15 seconds after the device is turned on.
microSD interface for data storage.
10M/100Mbps adaptive Ethernet interface (PoE).
The right LED indicator lights in green when the network cable is connected,
and the left LED indicator blinks in orange when data is transmitting /
receiving.
BNC connectors for video input.
3.5mm two-way audio input interface; connect to active pick-up, microphone, etc.
3.5mm audio output interface; connect to audio output device, e.g., loudspeaker,
etc.
Line input interface for audio input.
10M/100/1000Mbps adaptive Ethernet interface.
Restore the factory default settings by holding the RESET button for more than 15
seconds after the device is turned on.
RS-232 serial interface for configuration of device’s parameters or used as
transparent channel; RS-485 serial interface for connection to pan/tilt unit, speed
dome, etc.
Note: The DS-6704HWI/HFI model provides no beeper.
DS-6708HWI/HFI (-SATA):
Note: DS-6701/6704 HWI-SATA and DS-6701/6704 HFI-SATA models provide 1/4 video input and 1/4 audio
input interfaces on the rear panel.
Description of rear panel:
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BNC connectors for video input.
3.5mm two-way audio interface; connect to active pick-up, microphone, etc.
3.5mm audio output interface; connect to audio output device, e.g., loudspeaker,
etc.
Line input interface for audio input.
10M/100/1000Mbps adaptive Ethernet interface.
Restore the factory default settings by holding the RESET button for more than 15
seconds after power is turned on.
RS-232 serial interface for configuration of device’s parameters or used as
transparent channel; RS-485 serial interface for connection to pan/tilt unit, speed
dome, etc.
DS-6716HWI/HFI (-SATA):
Description of rear panel:
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