Digital Video Recorder
User Manual
UD03161B
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
User Manual
COPYRIGHT © 2016 Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Any and all information, including, among others, wordings, pictures, graphs are the properties of
Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. or its subsidiaries (hereinafter referred to be
“Hikvision”). This user manual (hereinafter referred to be “the Manual”) cannot be reproduced,
changed, translated, or distributed, partially or wholly, by any means, without the prior written
permission of Hikvision. Unless otherwise stipulated, Hikvision does not make any warranties,
guarantees or representations, express or implied, regarding to the Manual.
About this Manual
This Manual is applicable to Turbo HD Digital Video Recorder (DVR).
The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and
all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information
contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other
reasons. Please find the latest version in the company website
(http://overseas.hikvision.com/en/).
Please use this user manual under the guidance of professionals.
Trademarks Acknowledgement
and other Hikvision’s trademarks and logos are the properties of Hikvision in various
jurisdictions. Other trademarks and logos mentioned below are the properties of their respective
owners.
Legal Disclaimer
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED, WITH ITS
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE, IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITH ALL FAULTS AND ERRORS,
AND HIKVISION MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,
MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND
NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY. IN NO EVENT WILL HIKVISION, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS,
EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHERS, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA OR DOCUMENTATION, IN CONNECTION WITH THE
USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF HIKVISION HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
REGARDING TO THE PRODUCT WITH INTERNET ACCESS, THE USE OF PRODUCT SHALL BE WHOLLY
AT YOUR OWN RISKS. HIKVISION SHALL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITES FOR ABNORMAL
OPERATION, PRIVACY LEAKAGE OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER ATTACK, HACKER
ATTACK, VIRUS INSPECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET SECURITY RISKS; HOWEVER, HIKVISION WILL
PROVIDE TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED.
SURVEILLANCE LAWS VARY BY JURISDICTION. PLEASE CHECK ALL RELEVANT LAWS IN YOUR
JURISDICTION BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS
THE APPLICABLE LAW. HIKVISION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN THE EVENT THAT THIS PRODUCT IS
USED WITH ILLEGITIMATE PURPOSES.
IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATER
PREVAILS.
1
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Regulatory Information
FCC Information
Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and
comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this
product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or
dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of
as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for
specific battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include
lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the
battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.
2
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Series
Model
DS-7100HGHI-F1/N
DS-7104HGHI-F1/N
DS-7108HGHI-F1/N
DS-7116HGHI-F1/N
DS-7200HGHI-F1/N
DS-7204HGHI-F1/N
DS-7208HGHI-F1/N
DS-7216HGHI-F1/N
DS-7100HGHI-E1
DS-7104HGHI-E1
DS-7108HGHI-E1
DS-7116HGHI-E1
DS-7200HGHI-E1
DS-7204HGHI-E1
DS-7208HGHI-E1
DS-7216HGHI-E1
DS-7200HGHI-E2
DS-7208HGHI-E2
DS-7216HGHI-E2
DS-7100HGHI-F1
DS-7104HGHI-F1
DS-7108HGHI-F1
DS-7116HGHI-F1
DS-7200HGHI-F1
DS-7204HGHI-F1
DS-7208HGHI-F1
DS-7216HGHI-F1
DS-7200HGHI-F2
DS-7208HGHI-F2
DS-7216HGHI-F2
DS-7200HQHI-F1/N
DS-7204HQHI-F1/N
DS-7208HQHI-F1/N
Applicable Models
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.
3
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
DS-7216HQHI-F1/N
DS-7200HQHI-F2/N
DS-7208HQHI-F2/N
DS-7216HQHI-F2/N
DS-7100HQHI-F1/N
DS-7104HQHI-F1/N
DS-7108HQHI-F1/N
DS-7116HQHI-F1/N
DS-7300HQHI-F4/N
DS-7304HQHI-F4/N
DS-7308HQHI-F4/N
DS-7316HQHI-F4/N
DS-8100HQHI-F8/N
DS-8104HQHI-F8/N
DS-8108HQHI-F8/N
DS-8116HQHI-F8/N
DS-7200HUHI-F1/N
DS-7204HUHI-F1/N
DS-7208HUHI-F1/N
DS-7200HUHI-F2/N
DS-7204HUHI-F2/N
DS-7208HUHI-F2/N
DS-7216HUHI-F2/N
DS-7600HUHI-F/N
DS-7604HUHI-F1/N
DS-7608HUHI-F2/N
DS-7616HUHI-F2/N
DS-7300HUHI-F4/N
DS-7304HUHI-F4/N
DS-7308HUHI-F4/N
DS-7316HUHI-F4/N
DS-8100HUHI-F8/N
DS-8104HUHI-F8/N
DS-8108HUHI-F8/N
DS-8116HUHI-F8/N
DS-9000HUHI-F8/N
DS-9004HUHI-F8/N
DS-9008HUHI-F8/N
4
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
DS-9016HUHI-F8/N
DS-9000HUHI-F16/N
DS-9008HUHI-F16/N
DS-9016HUHI-F16/N
Symbol
Description
Provides additional information to emphasize or
supplement important points of the main text.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which
if not avoided, could result in equipment
damage, data loss, performance degradation, or
unexpected results.
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which
if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
5
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Safety Instructions
Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the
installer and/or end-user.
In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety
regulations of the nation and region. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed
information.
Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power
Source with 100 to 240 VAC or 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to
technical specifications for detailed information.
Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause
over-heating or a fire hazard.
Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.
If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power
cable, and then please contact the service center.
Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
Unit is designed for indoor use only.
Keep all liquids away from the device.
Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of
dropping it may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.
Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.
Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.
A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.
Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with
the same or equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions
provided by the battery manufacturer.
6
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
1.1 Product Key Features
General
Connectable to HDTVI and analog cameras;
Support HIKVISION-C protocol for connecting camera over coax;
Connectable to AHD cameras (-F series DVR);
Connectable to HDCVI cameras;
Connectable to IP cameras;
The IP camera connection is not supported by DS-7100 series DVR.
Each channel supports dual-stream. And sub-stream supports up to WD1 resolution;
The main stream of HGHI models support up to 720p resolution;
The main stream of HQHI series support up to 3 MP resolution for the first channel of DVR
with 4-ch video inputs, the first 2 channels of DVR with 8-ch video inputs and the first 4
channels of DVR with 16-ch video inputs;
For HQHI and DS-7200HUHI-F/N series DVR, if the 3 MP camera is connected to the channel
which supports up to 1080p signal input, it will switch to 1080p signal input. When the 3 MP
signal is switched to 1080p signal, the PAL will be switched to 1080p/25Hz, and the NTSC will
be switched to 1080p/30Hz;
The main stream of DS-7200/7300/7600/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series support up to 3 MP
resolution of all channels;
For HGHI-F series DVR, 1080p lite mode is applicable to all the channels;
Independent configuration for each channel, including resolution, frame rate, bit rate, image
quality, etc.;
Encoding for both video stream and video & audio stream; audio and video synchronization
during composite stream encoding;
Support enabling H.265+ (for DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series)/H.264+ to ensure high
video quality with lowered bitrate;
One-key enable or disable H.264+ for -F series DVR;
Support configuring night to day sensitivity, day to night sensitivity and IR light brightness for
the connected analog cameras supporting these parameters;
Watermark technology.
Local Monitoring
HDMI output at up to 4K (3840 × 2160) resolution for DS-7116HQHI-F1/N, DS-7216HQHI-F1/N,
DS-7216HQHI-F2/N, DS-7208HUHI-F1/N, DS-7208HUHI-F2/N, DS-7216HUHI-F2/N,
DS-7608HUHI-F2/N, DS-7616HUHI-F2/N，DS-7300HQHI-F4/N and DS-8100HQHI-F8/N;
7
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
For DS-7608/7616HUHI-F/N and DS-7300/8100HQHI-F/N series DVR, the HDMI and VGA
interfaces can be configured to be simultaneous or independent. Up to 1920 × 1080/60 Hz
resolution is supported for VGA output and up to 4K (3840 × 2160)/30 Hz resolution is
supported for HDMI output.
For DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series, there are two HDMI interfaces of which the HDMI1
and VGA interfaces share simultaneous output. For HDMI1/VGA output, up to 1920 × 1080
resolution is supported. For HDMI2 output, up to 4K (3840 × 2160) resolution is supported;
1/4/6/8/9/16/25/3 6 screen live view is supported, and the display sequence of screens is
adjustable;
For DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series DVR, if the sum of the analog and IP channels exceeds 25,
up to 32-window division mode is supported for the VGA/HDMI1 output.
Live view screen can be switched in group and manual switch and automatic cycle live view are
also provided, the interval of automatic cycle can be adjusted;
For –F series DVR, CVBS output only serves as the aux output or live view output.
Quick setting menu is provided for live view;
The selected live view channel can be shielded;
Motion detection, video-tampering detection, video exception alarm, video loss alarm and
VCA alarm functions;
For DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series DVR, 1-ch analog camera supports people counting
and heat map functions;
DS-7200/7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series DVR support VCA (line crossing detection and
intrusion detection) of all channels. DS-7600HUHI-F/N series DVR support 2-ch VCA (line
crossing detection and intrusion detection). HQHI series DVR exluding 7100 series support
2-ch VCA (line crossing detection and intrusion detection). For the analog channels, the line
crossing detection and intrusion detection conflict with other VCA detection such as sudden
scene change detection, face detection and vehicle detection and heat map or people
counting functions. You can only enable one function;
DS-7208/7216HUHI-F/N series DVR supports enhanced VCA mode to enable all-channel line
crossing detection and intrusion detection and disable 2K/4K output resolution. After you
enable it, you can also disable it and the line crossing detection and intrusion detection will be
supported by 2-ch only;
Privacy mask;
Several PTZ protocols (including Omnicast VMS of Genetec) supported; PTZ preset, patrol and
pattern;
Zooming in/out by clicking the mouse and PTZ tracing by dragging mouse.
HDD Management
8
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Each disk with a maximum of 8 TB storage capacity for DS-9000HUHI-F16/N series DVR and 6
TB for other models;
8 network disks (8 NAS disks, 8 IP SAN disks or n NAS disks + m IP SAN disks (n+m ≤ 8)) can be
connected;
Remaining recording time of the HDD can be viewed;
Support cloud storage;
Cloud storage is only applicable to HQHI-F/N and HUHI-F/N series DVR.
S.M.A.R.T. and bad sector detection;
HDD sleeping function;
HDD property: redundancy, read-only, read/write (R/W);
HDD group management;
HDD quota management; different capacity can be assigned to different channels.
For DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series, hot-swappable HDD supporting RAID0, RAID1, RAID5,
RAID 6 and RAID10 storage scheme, and can be enabled and disabled on your demand. And 16
arrays can be configured.
Recording, Capture and Playback
Capture is supported by DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series DVR only.
Holiday recording schedule configuration;
Cycle and non-cycle recording modes;
Normal and event video encoding parameters;
Multiple recording types: manual, continuous, alarm, motion, motion | alarm, motion & alarm
and Event;
Support POS triggered recording for DS-7300/8100HQHI-F/N and DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N
series DVR;
8 recording time periods with separated recording types;
Support Channel-Zero encoding;
Main stream and sub-stream configurable for simultaneous recording;
Pre-record and post-record for motion detection triggered recording, and pre-record time for
schedule and manual recording;
Searching record files and captured pictures by events (alarm input/motion detection);
Customization of tags, searching and playing back by tags;
Locking and unlocking of record files;
Local redundant recording and capture;
9
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
For -F series DVR, when HDTVI, AHD, or HDCVI input is connected, the information including
the resolution and frame rate will be overlaid on the bottom right corner of the live view for 5
seconds. When CVBS input is connected, the information such as NTSC or PAL will be overlaid
on the bottom right corner of the live view for 5 seconds.
Searching and playing back record files by camera number, recording type, start time, end time,
etc.;
Smart playback to go through less effective information;
Main stream and sub-stream selectable for local/remote playback;
Zooming in for any area when playback;
Multi-channel reverse playback;
Supports pause, fast forward, slow forward, skip forward, and skip backward when playback,
locating by dragging the mouse on the progress bar;
4/8/16-ch synchronous playback;
Manual capture, continuous capture of video images and playback of captured pictures.
Backup
Export data by a USB, and SATA device;
Export video clips when playback;
Management and maintenance of backup devices.
Alarm and Exception
Configurable arming time of alarm input/output;
Alarm for video loss, motion detection, video tampering, abnormal signal, video
input/recording resolution mismatch, illegal login, network disconnected, IP confliction,
record/capture exception, HDD error, and HDD full, etc.;
Alarm triggers full screen monitoring, audio alarm, notifying surveillance center, sending email
and alarm output;
VCA detection alarm is supported;
DS-7100 does not support VCA alarm.
Support POS triggered alarm;
Support coaxial alarm;
Automatic restore when system is abnormal.
Other Local Functions
Manual and automatic video quality diagnostics;
Operable by mouse and remote control;
10
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Three-level user management; admin user can create many operating account and define their
operating permission, which includes the permission to access any channel;
Completeness of operation, alarm, exceptions and log writing and searching;
Manually triggering and clearing alarms;
Importing and exporting of configuration file of devices;
Getting cameras type information automatically;
Unlock pattern for device login for the admin;
Clear-text password available;
GUID file can be exported for password resetting.
Network Functions
2 self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M network interfaces for DS-8100HQHI-F/N and
DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series. For DS-8100HQHI-F/N series, three working modes are
configurable: multi-address, load balance, network fault tolerance. For
DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series, only multi-address and network fault tolerance are
configurable. 1 self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M network interface or 1 self-adaptive
10M/100Mbps network interface provided for other models;
IPv6 is supported;
TCP/IP protocol, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, SMTP, NFS, iSCSI, UPnP™ and HTTPS are
supported;
Extranet access by HiDDNS;
Support access by Hik Cloud P2P;
TCP, UDP and RTP for unicast;
Auto/Manual port mapping by UPnPTM;
Remote search, playback, download, locking and unlocking the record files, and downloading
files broken transfer resume;
Remote parameters setup; remote import/export of device parameters;
Remote viewing of the device status, system logs and alarm status;
Remote keyboard operation;
Remote HDD formatting and program upgrading;
Remote system restart and shutdown;
Support upgrading via remote FTP server;
RS-485 transparent channel transmission;
Alarm and exception information can be sent to the remote host;
Remotely start/stop recording;
Remotely start/stop alarm output;
Remote PTZ control;
11
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Remote JPEG capture;
Two-way audio and voice broadcasting;
Output bandwidth limit configurable for -F series DVR;
Embedded WEB server;
For -F series DVR, if DHCP is enabled, you can enable DNS DHCP or disable it and edit the
Preferred DNS Server and Alternate DNS Server.
Development Scalability
SDK for Windows and Linux system;
Source code of application software for demo;
Development support and training for application system.
12
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Table of Contents
1.1 Product Key Features ......................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 20
1.1 Front Panel ............................................................................................... 20
1.2 IR Remote Control Operations ................................................................. 37
1.3 USB Mouse Operation ............................................................................. 40
1.4 Input Method Description ....................................................................... 41
1.5 Rear Panel ................................................................................................ 42
Chapter 2 Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 52
2.1 Starting Up and Shutting Down the DVR ................................................. 52
2.2 Activating the Device ............................................................................... 53
2.3 Using the Unlock Pattern for Login .......................................................... 55
2.3.1 Configuring the Unlock Pattern ............................................................... 55
2.3.2 Logging in via Unlock Pattern................................................................... 57
2.4 Basic Configuration in Startup Wizard ..................................................... 59
2.4.1 Configuring the Signal Input Wizard ........................................................ 59
2.4.2 Using the Wizard for Basic Configuration ................................................ 59
2.5 Login and Logout ..................................................................................... 65
2.5.1 User Login ................................................................................................ 65
2.5.2 User Logout .............................................................................................. 67
2.6 Adding and Connecting the IP Cameras .................................................. 68
2.6.1 Activating the IP Camera .......................................................................... 68
2.6.2 Adding the Online IP Camera ................................................................... 70
2.6.3 Editing the Connected IP Camera ............................................................ 73
2.7 Configuring the Signal Input Channel ...................................................... 75
Chapter 3 Live View ....................................................................................................................... 77
3.1 Introduction of Live View ................................................................................................... 77
3.2 Operations in Live View Mode .......................................................................................... 77
3.2.1 Using the Mouse in Live View .................................................................. 79
3.2.2 Switching Main/Aux Output .................................................................... 81
3.2.3 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode ................................................ 82
3.3 Channel-Zero Encoding ....................................................................................................... 84
13
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
3.4 Adjusting Live View Settings ............................................................................................. 85
3.5 Manual Video Quality Diagnostics .................................................................................... 86
Chapter 4 PTZ Controls ................................................................................................................. 88
4.1 Configuring PTZ Settings .......................................................................... 88
4.2 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols and Patterns ................................................ 90
4.2.1 Customizing Presets ................................................................................. 90
4.2.2 Calling Presets .......................................................................................... 91
4.2.3 Customizing Patrols.................................................................................. 91
4.2.4 Calling Patrols........................................................................................... 92
4.2.5 Customizing Patterns ............................................................................... 93
4.2.6 Calling Patterns ........................................................................................ 94
4.2.7 Customizing Linear Scan Limit ................................................................. 95
4.2.8 Calling Linear Scan ................................................................................... 96
4.2.9 One-touch Park ........................................................................................ 97
4.3 PTZ Control Panel ..................................................................................... 98
Chapter 5 Recording and Capture Settings ............................................................................... 100
5.1 Configuring Encoding Parameters ......................................................... 100
5.2 Configuring Recording and Capture Schedule ....................................... 106
5.3 Configuring Motion Detection Recording and Capture ......................... 109
5.4 Configuring Alarm Triggered Recording and Capture ............................ 111
5.5 Configuring Event Recording and Capture ............................................. 112
5.6 Configuring Manual Recording and Continous Capture ........................ 114
5.7 Configuring Holiday Recording and Capture.......................................... 115
5.8 Configuring Redundant Recording and Capture .................................... 117
5.9 Configuring HDD Group ......................................................................... 119
5.10 Files Protection ...................................................................................... 120
5.11 One-Key Enabling and Disabling H.264+ for Analog Cameras ............... 122
5.12 Configuring 1080P Lite ........................................................................... 124
Chapter 6 Playback ....................................................................................................................... 127
6.1 Playing Back Record Files .................................................................. 127
6.1.1 Instant Playback ..................................................................................... 127
6.1.2 Playing Back by Normal Search .............................................................. 127
6.1.3 Playing Back by Event Search ................................................................. 130
6.1.4 Playing Back by Tag ................................................................................ 132
14
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
6.1.5 Playing Back by Smart Search ................................................................ 135
6.1.6 Playing Back by System Logs .................................................................. 138
6.1.7 Playing Back by Sub-Periods .................................................................. 139
6.1.8 Playing Back External File ...................................................................... 140
6.1.9 Playing Back Pictures ............................................................................. 141
6.2 Auxiliary Functions of Playback....................................................... 142
6.2.1 Playing Back Frame by Frame ................................................................ 142
6.2.2 Digital Zoom ........................................................................................... 143
6.2.3 Reverse Playback of Multi-Channel ....................................................... 143
Chapter 7 Backup .......................................................................................................................... 145
7.1 Backing up Record Files ..................................................................... 145
7.1.1 Backing up by Normal Video/Picture Search ......................................... 145
7.1.2 Backing up by Event Search ................................................................... 147
7.1.3 Backing up Video Clips ........................................................................... 148
7.2 Managing Backup Devices ................................................................ 149
Chapter 8 Alarm Settings ............................................................................................................. 151
8.1 Setting Motion Detection ...................................................................... 151
8.2 Setting Sensor Alarms ............................................................................ 153
8.3 Detecting Video Loss ............................................................................. 155
8.4 Detecting Video Tampering ................................................................... 157
8.5 Setting All-day Video Quality Diagnostics ............................................. 158
8.6 Handling Exceptions............................................................................... 160
8.7 Setting Alarm Response Actions ............................................................ 162
Chapter 9 POS Configuration ...................................................................................................... 165
9.1 Configuring POS Settings ....................................................................... 165
9.2 Configuring Overlay Channel ................................................................. 170
9.3 Configuring POS Alarm........................................................................... 171
Chapter 10 VCA Alarm ................................................................................................................ 174
10.1 Face Detection ....................................................................................... 174
10.2 Vehicle Detection ................................................................................... 175
10.3 Line Crossing Detection ......................................................................... 177
10.4 Intrusion Detection ................................................................................ 178
10.5 Region Entrance Detection .................................................................... 180
10.6 Region Exiting Detection ........................................................................ 181
15
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
10.7 Loitering Detection ................................................................................ 182
10.8 People Gathering Detection .................................................................. 182
10.9 Fast Moving Detection ........................................................................... 182
10.10 Parking Detection................................................................................... 183
10.11 Unattended Baggage Detection ............................................................. 183
10.12 Object Removal Detection ..................................................................... 184
10.13 Audio Exception Detection .................................................................... 184
10.14 Defocus Detection.................................................................................. 185
10.15 Sudden Scene Change ............................................................................ 186
10.16 PIR Alarm ............................................................................................... 186
Chapter 11 VCA Search ................................................................................................................ 188
11.1 Face Search ............................................................................................ 188
11.2 Behavior Search ..................................................................................... 190
11.3 Plate Search ........................................................................................... 191
11.4 People Counting ..................................................................................... 192
11.5 Heat Map ............................................................................................... 193
Chapter 12 Network Settings ...................................................................................................... 195
12.1 Configuring General Settings ............................................................ 195
12.2 Configuring Advanced Settings ....................................................... 196
12.2.1 Configuring PPPoE Settings .................................................................... 196
12.2.2 Configuring Hik Cloud P2P ..................................................................... 197
12.2.3 Configuring DDNS .................................................................................. 198
12.2.4 Configuring NTP Server .......................................................................... 202
12.2.5 Configuring NAT ..................................................................................... 203
12.2.6 Configuring More Settings ..................................................................... 205
12.2.7 Configuring HTTPS Port .......................................................................... 206
12.2.8 Configuring Email ................................................................................... 208
12.2.9 Checking Network Traffic ....................................................................... 210
12.3 Configuring Network Detection ....................................................... 211
12.3.1 Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss ................................................. 211
12.3.2 Exporting Network Packet ..................................................................... 211
12.3.3 Checking Network Status ....................................................................... 212
12.3.4 Checking Network Statistics ................................................................... 213
Chapter 13 RAID ........................................................................................................................... 215
16
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
13.1 Configuring Array ................................................................................... 215
13.1.1 Enable RAID ........................................................................................... 216
13.1.2 One-touch Configuration ....................................................................... 217
13.1.3 Manually Creating Array ........................................................................ 218
13.2 Rebuilding Array ..................................................................................... 220
13.2.1 Automatically Rebuilding Array ............................................................. 221
13.2.2 Manually Rebuilding Array ..................................................................... 221
13.3 Deleting Array ........................................................................................ 222
13.4 Checking and Editing Firmware ............................................................. 223
Chapter 14 HDD Management ................................................................................................... 224
14.1 Initializing HDDs ..................................................................................... 224
14.2 Managing Network HDD ........................................................................ 225
14.3 Managing HDD Group ............................................................................ 228
14.3.1 Setting HDD Groups ............................................................................... 228
14.3.2 Setting HDD Property ............................................................................. 229
14.4 Configuring Quota Mode ....................................................................... 230
14.5 Configuring Cloud Storage ..................................................................... 231
14.6 Configuring Disk Clone ........................................................................... 234
14.7 Checking HDD Status ............................................................................. 236
14.8 Checking S.M.A.R.T Information ............................................................ 236
14.9 Detecting Bad Sector ............................................................................. 237
14.10 Configuring HDD Error Alarms ............................................................... 238
Chapter 15 Camera Settings ........................................................................................................ 240
15.1 Configuring OSD Settings ................................................................. 240
15.2 Configuring Privacy Mask ................................................................ 241
15.3 Configuring Video Parameters ......................................................... 242
15.3.1 Configuring Image Settings .................................................................... 242
15.3.2 Configuring Camera Parameters Settings .............................................. 244
Chapter 16 DVR Management and Maintenance ..................................................................... 246
16.1 Viewing System Information ............................................................ 246
16.2 Searching Log Files ............................................................................. 246
16.3 Importing/Exporting IP Camera Info ............................................. 249
16.4 Importing/Exporting Configuration Files ...................................... 249
16.5 Upgrading System .............................................................................. 250
17
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
16.5.1 Upgrading by Local Backup Device ........................................................ 250
16.5.2 Upgrading by FTP ................................................................................... 251
16.6 Restoring Default Settings ................................................................. 251
Chapter 17 Others ......................................................................................................................... 253
17.1 Configuring General Settings ............................................................ 253
17.2 Configuring RS-232 Serial Port ......................................................... 255
17.3 Configuring DST Settings .................................................................. 255
17.4 Configuring More Settings ................................................................ 256
17.5 Managing User Accounts .................................................................. 258
17.5.1 Adding a User ......................................................................................... 258
17.5.2 Deleting a User ....................................................................................... 262
17.5.3 Editing a User ......................................................................................... 262
Chapter 18 Appendix ................................................................................................................... 265
18.1 Specifications ......................................................................................... 265
18.1.1 DS-7100HGHI-E1 .................................................................................... 265
18.1.2 DS-7200HGHI-E1 .................................................................................... 267
18.1.3 DS-7200HGHI-E2 .................................................................................... 269
18.1.4 DS-7100HGHI-F1 .................................................................................... 271
18.1.5 DS-7200HGHI-F1 .................................................................................... 273
18.1.6 DS-7200HGHI-F2 .................................................................................... 275
18.1.7 DS-7100HQHI-F1/N ................................................................................ 277
18.1.8 DS-7200HQHI-F1/N ................................................................................ 280
18.1.9 DS-7200HQHI-F2/N ................................................................................ 283
18.1.10 DS-7100HGHI-F1/N ................................................................................ 286
18.1.11 DS-7200HGHI-F1/N ................................................................................. 288
18.1.12 DS-7200HUHI-F1/N ................................................................................. 290
18.1.13 DS-7200HUHI-F2/N ................................................................................. 293
18.1.14 DS-7600HUHI-F/N .................................................................................. 296
18.1.15 DS-7300HUHI-F4/N ................................................................................ 299
18.1.16 DS-8100HUHI-F8/N ................................................................................ 302
18.1.17 DS-9000HUHI-F8/N ................................................................................ 305
18.1.18 DS-9000HUHI-F16/N .............................................................................. 308
18.1.19 DS-7300HQHI-F4/N ................................................................................ 311
18.1.20 DS-8100HQHI-F8/N ................................................................................ 314
18.2 Glossary ................................................................................................. 316
18
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
18.3 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 317
18.4 Summary of Changes ............................................................................. 320
18.4.1 Version 3.4.80 ........................................................................................ 320
18.4.2 Version 3.4.75 ........................................................................................ 321
18.4.3 Version 3.4.70 ........................................................................................ 322
18.4.4 Version 3.4.65 ........................................................................................ 323
18.4.5 Version 3.4.60 ........................................................................................ 323
18.4.6 Version 3.4.51 ........................................................................................ 324
18.4.7 Version 3.4.50 ........................................................................................ 324
18.4.8 Version 3.4.4 .......................................................................................... 325
18.4.9 Version 3.4.3 .......................................................................................... 325
18.4.10 Version 3.4.2 .......................................................................................... 325
18.5 List of Compatible Hikvision IP Cameras ................................................ 327
18.6 List of Compatible Third-Party IP Cameras ............................................ 328
19
1.1 Front Panel
No.
Icon
Description
1
Turns red when DVR is powered up.
2
Turns red when data is being read from or written to
HDD.
3
Flickers blue when network connection is functioning
properly.
Front Panel 1:
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Chapter 1 Introduction
Front Panel 2:
Figure 1-1 Front Panel of DS-7100
Figure 1-2 Front Panel of DS-7200HGHI
Table 1-1 Descriptionon of Front Panel
Front Panel 3:
20
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
No.
Name
Function Description
1
POWER
Turns green when the power switch on the rear panel
is turned on.
STATUS
Flickers red when data is being read from or written to
HDD.
Tx/Rx
Flickers green when network connection is functioning
properly.
2
IR Receiver
Receiver for IR remote
3
USB Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices
such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
Figure 1-3 Front Panel of DS-7200HQHI-F/N
Table 1-2 Description of Front Panel
Front Panel 4:
Figure 1-4 Front Panel of DS-7200HUHI-F/N and DS-7600HUHI-F/N
21
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
No.
Name
Function Description
1
POWER
Turns green when the device is running.
STATUS
Flickers red when data is being read from or
written to HDD, and turns green when the SHIFT
function is realized.
Tx/Rx
Flickers green when network connection is
functioning properly.
2
Composite
Keys
SHIFT
Switches between the numeric or letter input
and functions of the composite keys.
1/MENU
Enters numeral “1”;
Accesses the main menu interface.
2/ABC/F1
Enters numeral “2”;
Enters letters “ABC”;
Uses the F1 button to select all items in a list
field;
Turns on/off PTZ light in PTZ Control mode, and
use it to zoom out the image;
Switches between main and spot video output
in live view or playback mode.
3/DEF/F2
Enters numeral “3”;
Enters letters “DEF”;
Uses the F2 button to change the tab pages;
Zooms in the image in PTZ control mode.
4/GHI/ESC
Enters numeral “4”;
Enters letters “GHI”;
Table 1-3 Description of Front Panel
22
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
No.
Name
Function Description
Exits and back to the previous menu.
5/JKL/EDIT
Enters numeral “5”;
Enters letters “JKL”;
Deletes characters before cursor;
Checks the checkbox and select the ON/OFF
switch;
Starts/stops record clipping in playback.
6/MNO/PLAY
Enters numeral “6”;
Enters letters “MNO”;
Accesses to playback interface in Playback
mode.
7/PQRS/REC
Enters numeral “7”;
Enters letters “PQRS”;
Accesses to manual record interface;
Manually enables/disables record.
8/TUV/PTZ
Enters numeral “8”;
Enters letters “TUV”;
Accesses PTZ control interface.
9/WXYZ/PREV
Enters numeral “9”;
Enters letters “WXYZ”;
Multi-channel display in live view.
23
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
No.
Name
Function Description
0/A
Enters numeral “0”;
Shifts the input methods in the editing text field.
(Upper and lowercase, alphabet, symbols or
numeric input).
3
DIRECTION
Navigates between different fields and items in
menus.
Uses the Up and Down buttons to speed up and
slow down the playing of video files in Playback
mode.
The Left and Right button will select the next
and previous record files.
Cycles through channels in Live View mode.
Controls the movement of the PTZ camera in
PTZ control mode.
ENTER
Confirms selection in any of the menu modes.
Checks the checkbox.
Plays or pauses the playing of video files in
Playback mode.
Advances the video by a single frame in
single-frame Playback mode.
Stops/starts auto switch in Auto-switch mode.
4
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional
devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk
Drive (HDD).
5
IR Receiver
Receiver for IR remote control.
Front Panel 5:
24
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
No.
Name
Function Description
1
POWER
Turns green when DVR is powered up.
READY
Turns green, indicating that the DVR is functioning
properly.
STATUS
Turns green when device is controlled by an IR
remote.
Turns red when controlled by a keyboard and purple
when IR remote and keyboard is used at the same
time.
ALARM
Turns red when a sensor alarm is detected.
HDD
Flickers in red when data is being read from or
written to HDD.
Tx/Rx
Flickers in green when network connection is
functioning properly.
2
DVD-R/W
Slot for DVD-R/W.
3
Composite
Keys
SHIFT
Switches between the numeric or letter input and
functions of the composite keys. (Input letter or
numbers when the light is out; Realize functions
when the light is red.)
1/MENU
Enters numeral “1”;
Accesses the main menu interface.
2/ABC/F1
Enters numeral “2”;
Figure 1-5 Front Panel of DS-7300HQHI-F/N and DS-7300HUHI-F/N
Table 1-4 Description of Front Panel
25
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
No.
Name
Function Description
Enters letters “ABC”;
The F1 button when used in a list field will select all
items in the list;
Turns on/off PTZ light in PTZ Control mode, and use
it to zoom out the image;
Switches between main and spot video output in live
view or playback mode.
3/DEF/F2
Enters numeral “3”;
Enters letters “DEF”;
Uses the F2 button is used to change the tab pages;
Zooms in the image in PTZ control mode.
4/GHI/ESC
Enters numeral “4”;
Enters letters “GHI”;
Exits and back to the previous menu.
5/JKL/EDIT
Enters numeral “5”;
Enters letters “JKL”;
Deletes characters before cursor;
Check the checkbox and select the ON/OFF switch;
Starts/stops record clipping in playback.
6/MNO/PLAY
Enters numeral “6”;
Enters letters “MNO”;
Accesses to playback interface in Playback mode.
26
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
No.
Name
Function Description
7/PQRS/REC
Enters numeral “7”;
Enters letters “PQRS”;
Accesses to manual record interface;
Manually enables/disables record.
8/TUV/PTZ
Enters numeral “8”;
Enters letters “TUV”;
Accesses PTZ control interface.
9/WXYZ/PREV
Enters numeral “9”;
Enters letters “WXYZ”;
Multi-channel display in live view.
0/A
Enters numeral “0”;
Shifts the input methods in the editing text field.
(Upper and lowercase, alphabet, symbols or numeric
input).
4
DIRECTION
Navigates between different fields and items in
menus.
Uses the Up and Down buttons to speed up and slow
down the playing of video files in Playback mode.
The Left and Right button will select the next and
previous record files.
Cycles through channels in Live View mode.
Controls the movement of the PTZ camera in PTZ
control mode.
ENTER
Confirms selection in any of the menu modes.
27
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
No.
Name
Function Description
Checks the checkbox.
Plays or pauses the playing of video files in Playback
mode.
Advances the video by a single frame in single-frame
Playback mode.
Stops/starts auto switch in Auto-switch mode.
5
POWER
Power on/off switch.
6
JOG SHUTTLE Control
Moves the active selection up and down in a menu.
Cycles through different channels in live view mode.
Jumps 30s forward/backward in video files in the
playback mode.
Controls the movement of the PTZ camera in PTZ
control mode.
Moves the active selection up and down in a menu.
7
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional
devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive
(HDD).
8
IR Receiver
Receiver for IR remote control.
Front Panel 6:
Figure 1-6 Front Panel of DS-8100HQHI-F/N and DS-8100HUHI-F/N
28
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
No.
Name
Function Description
1
Status
Indicators
ALARM
Turns red when a sensor alarm is detected.
READY
Turns blue, indicating that the DVR is functioning
properly.
STATUS
Turns blue when device is controlled by an IR
remote.
Turns red when controlled by a keyboard and
purple when IR remote and keyboard is used at the
same time.
HDD
Flickers in red when data is being read from or
written to HDD.
Tx/Rx
Flickers in blue when network connection is
functioning properly.
GUARD
Turns blue when the device is in armed status; at
this time, an alarm is enabled when an event is
detected.
Turns off when the device is unarmed. The
arm/disarm status can be changed by pressing and
holding on the ESC button for more than 3 seconds
in live view mode.
2
Alphanumeric Buttons
Switches to the corresponding channel in live view
or PTZ control mode.
Inputs numbers and characters in edit mode.
Switches between different channels in playback
mode.
Turns blue when the corresponding channel is
recording; turns red when the channel is in network
transmission status; turns pink when the channel is
recording and transmitting.
Table 1-5 Description of Front Panel
29
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
No.
Name
Function Description
3
Control
Buttons
DIRECTION
Navigates between different fields and items in
menus.
Uses the Up and Down buttons to speed up and
slow down the playing of video files in Playback
mode.
The Left and Right button will select the next and
previous record files.
Cycles through channels in Live View mode.
Controls the movement of the PTZ camera in PTZ
control mode.
ENTER
Confirms selection in any of the menu modes.
Checks the checkbox.
Plays or pauses the playing of video files in Playback
mode.
Advances the video by a single frame in
single-frame Playback mode.
Stops/starts auto switch in Auto-switch mode.
4
JOG SHUTTLE Control
Moves the active selection up and down in a menu.
Cycles through different channels in live view
mode.
Jumps 30s forward/backward in video files in the
playback mode.
Controls the movement of the PTZ camera in PTZ
control mode.
5
POWER
Power on/off switch.
30
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
No.
Name
Function Description
6
USB Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional
devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk
Drive (HDD).
7
Compos
ite Keys
ESC
Returns to the previous menu.
Presses for arming/disarming the device in live
view mode.
REC/SHOT
Enters the Manual Record settings menu.
Presses this button followed by a numeric button to
call a PTZ preset in PTZ control settings.
Turns audio on/off in the playback mode.
PLAY/AUTO
Enters the playback mode.
Automatically scans in the PTZ control menu.
ZOOM+
Zooms in the PTZ camera in the PTZ control setting.
A/FOCUS+
Adjusts focus in the PTZ Control menu.
Switches between input methods (upper and lower
case alphabet, symbols and numeric input).
EDIT/IRIS+
Edits text fields. When editing text fields, it also
deletes the character in front of the cursor.
Checks the checkbox in the checkbox fields.
Adjusts the iris of the camera in PTZ control mode.
Generates video clips for backup in playback mode.
Enters/exits the folder of USB device and eSATA
HDD.
MAIN/SPOT
Switches between main and spot output.
31
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
No.
Name
Function Description
/ZOOM-
Zooms out the image in PTZ control mode.
F1/LIGHT
Selects all items on the list when used in a list field.
Turns on/off PTZ light (if applicable) in PTZ control
mode.
Switches between play and reverse play in playback
mode.
F2/AUX
Cycles through tab pages.
Switches between channels in synchronous
playback mode.
MENU/WIP
ER
Returns to the Main menu (after successful login).
Presses and holds the button for five seconds to
turn off audible key beep.
Starts wiper (if applicable) in PTZ control mode.
Shows/hides the control interface in playback
mode.
PREV/FOCU
S-
Switches between single screen and multi-screen
mode.
Adjusts the focus in conjunction with the A/FOCUS+
button in PTZ control mode.
PTZ/IRIS-
Enters the PTZ Control mode.
Adjusts the iris of the PTZ camera in PTZ control
mode.
8
IR Receiver
Receiver for IR remote control.
9
DVD-R/W
Slot for DVD-R/W.
Front Panel 7:
32
Front Panel 8:
No.
Name
Function Description
1
ALARM
Turns red when a sensor alarm is detected.
READY
Turns blue, indicating that the DVR is functioning
properly.
STATUS
Turns blue when device is controlled by an IR remote.
Turns red when controlled by a keyboard and purple
when IR remote and keyboard is used at the same
time.
HDD
Flickers in red when data is being read from or written
to HDD.
MODEM
Flickers in blue when network connection is
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 1-7 Front Panel of DS-9000HUHI-F8/N
Figure 1-8 Front Panel of DS-9000HUHI-F16/N
Table 1-6 Description of Front Panel
33
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
functioning properly.
Tx/Rx
Turns blue when the device is in armed status; at this
time, an alarm is enabled when an event is detected.
GUARD
Turns off when the device is unarmed. The
arm/disarm status can be changed by pressing and
holding on the ESC button for more than 3 seconds in
live view mode.
Turns red when a sensor alarm is detected.
2
IR Receiver
Receiver for IR remote
3
Front Panel Lock
Lock or unlock the panel by the key.
4
DVD-R/W
Slot for DVD-R/W.
5
Alphanumeric
Buttons
Switches to the corresponding channel in live view or
PTZ control mode.
Inputs numbers and characters in edit mode.
Switches between different channels in playback
mode.
Turns blue when the corresponding channel is
recording; turns red when the channel is in network
transmission status; turns pink when the channel is
recording and transmitting.
6
USB Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices
such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
7
ESC
Returns to the previous menu.
Presses for arming/disarming the device in live view
mode.
REC/SHOT
Enters the Manual Record settings menu.
Presses this button followed by a numeric button to
call a PTZ preset in PTZ control settings.
34
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Turns audio on/off in the playback mode.
PLAY/AUTO
Enters the playback mode.
Automatically scans in the PTZ control menu.
ZOOM+
Zooms in the PTZ camera in the PTZ control setting.
A/FOCUS+
Adjusts focus in the PTZ Control menu.
Switches between input methods (upper and lower
case alphabet, symbols and numeric input).
EDIT/IRIS+
Edits text fields. When editing text fields, it also
deletes the character in front of the cursor.
Checks the checkbox in the checkbox fields.
Adjusts the iris of the camera in PTZ control mode.
Generates video clips for backup in playback mode.
Enters/exits the folder of USB device and eSATA HDD.
MAIN/SPOT/ZOOM-
Switches between main and spot output.
Zooms out the image in PTZ control mode.
F1/ LIGHT
Selects all items on the list when used in a list field.
Turns on/off PTZ light (if applicable) in PTZ control
mode.
Switches between play and reverse play in playback
mode.
F2/ AUX
Cycles through tab pages.
Switches between channels in synchronous playback
mode.
MENU/WIPER
Returns to the Main menu (after successful login).
35
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Presses and holds the button for five seconds to turn
off audible key beep.
Starts wiper (if applicable) in PTZ control mode.
Shows/hides the control interface in playback mode.
PREV/FOCUS-
Switches between single screen and multi-screen
mode.
Adjusts the focus in conjunction with the A/FOCUS+
button in PTZ control mode.
PTZ/IRIS-
Enters the PTZ Control mode.
Adjusts the iris of the PTZ camera in PTZ control
mode.
8
DIRECTION
Navigates between different fields and items in
menus.
Uses the Up and Down buttons to speed up and slow
down the playing of video files in Playback mode.
The Left and Right button will select the next and
previous record files.
Cycles through channels in Live View mode.
Controls the movement of the PTZ camera in PTZ
control mode.
ENTER
Confirms selection in any of the menu modes.
Checks the checkbox.
Plays or pauses the playing of video files in Playback
mode.
Advances the video by a single frame in single-frame
Playback mode.
Stops/starts auto switch in Auto-switch mode.
36
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
9
JOG SHUTTLE
Control
Moves the active selection up and down in a menu.
Cycles through different channels in live view mode.
Jumps 30s forward/backward in video files in the
playback mode.
Controls the movement of the PTZ camera in PTZ
control mode.
10
POWER ON/OFF
Power on/off switch.
1.2 IR Remote Control Operations
The DVR may also be controlled with the included IR remote control, shown in Figure 1-8.
Batteries (2×AAA) must be installed before operation.
Figure 1-9 Remote Control
37
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
No.
Name
Description
1
POWER
Power on/off the device.
Power on/off the device by pressing and holding the
button for 5 seconds.
2
MENU Button
Press the button to return to the main menu (after
successful login).
Press and hold the button for 5 seconds will turn off
audible key beep.
In PTZ Control mode, the MENU button will start wiper
(if applicable).
In Playback mode, it is used to show/hide the control
interface.
3
REC Button
Enter the Manual Record setting menu.
In PTZ control settings, press the button and then you
can call a PTZ preset by pressing Numeric button.
It is also used to turn audio on/off in the Playback
mode.
4
DIRECTION
Button
Navigate between different fields and items in menus.
In the Playback mode, the Up and Down button is used
to speed up and slow down recorded video. The Left
and Right button will select the next and previous
record files.
In Live View mode, these buttons can be used to cycle
through channels.
In PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of the
PTZ camera.
The keys on the remote control closely resemble the ones found on the front panel. Refer to Table
1-7, they include:
Table 1-7 Description of the IR Remote Control Buttons
38
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
No.
Name
Description
ENTER Button
Confirm selection in any of the menu modes.
It can also be used to tick checkbox fields.
In Playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the
video.
In single-frame Playback mode, pressing the button will
advance the video by a single frame.
5
PTZ Button
In Auto-switch mode, it can be used to stop /start auto
switch.
6
DEV
Enables/Disables Remote Control.
7
Alphanumeric
Buttons
Switch to the corresponding channel in Live view or PTZ
Control mode.
Input numbers and characters in Edit mode.
Switch between different channels in the Playback
mode.
8
ESC Button
Back to the previous menu.
Press for Arming/disarming the device in Live View
mode.
9
PLAY Button
The button is used to enter the All-day Playback mode.
It is also used to auto scan in the PTZ Control menu.
10
PREV Button
Switch between single screen and multi-screen mode.
In PTZ Control mode, it is used to adjust the focus in
conjunction with the A/FOCUS+ button.
Troubleshooting Remote Control:
39
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Name
Action
Description
Left-Click
Single-Click
Live view: Select channel and show the quick set
menu.
Make sure you have install batteries properly in the remote control. And you have to aim the
remote control at the IR receiver in the front panel.
If there is no response after you press any button on the remote, follow the procedure below to
troubleshoot.
Step 1 Go into Menu > Configuration > General > More Settings by operating the front control panel
or the mouse.
Step 2 Check and remember the DVR No.. The default DVR No. is 255. This number valid for all IR
remote controls.
Step 3 Press the DEV button on the remote control.
Step 4 Enter the DVR No. in step 2.
Step 5 Press the ENTER button on the remote.
If the Status indicator on the front panel turns blue, the remote control is operating properly. If
the Status indicator does not turn blue and there is still no response from the remote, please
check the following:
Step 1 Batteries are installed correctly and the polarities of the batteries are not reversed.
Step 2 Batteries are fresh and not out of charge.
Step 3 IR receiver is not obstructed.
If the remote still cannot function properly, please change the remote and try again, or contact the
device provider.
1.3 USB Mouse Operation
A regular 3-button (Left/Right/Scroll-wheel) USB mouse can also be used with this DVR. To use a
USB mouse:
Step 1 Plug USB mouse into one of the USB interfaces on the front panel of the DVR.
Step 2 The mouse should automatically be detected. If in a rare case that the mouse is not detected,
the possible reason may be that the two devices are not compatible, please refer to the
recommended the device list from your provider.
The operation of the mouse:
Table 1-8 Description of the Mouse Control
40
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Menu: Select and enter.
Double-Click
Live view: Switch between single-screen and
multi-screen.
Drag
PTZ control: Wheeling.
Privacy mask and motion detection: Select target
area.
Digital zoom-in: Drag and select target area.
Live view: Drag channel/time bar.
Right-Click
Single-Click
Live view: Show menu.
Menu: Exit current menu to upper level menu.
Scroll-Wheel
Scrolling up
Live view: Previous screen.
Menu: Previous item.
Scrolling
down
Live view: Next screen.
Menu: Next item.
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
…
Number
…
English letter
1.4 Input Method Description
Figure 1-10 Soft Keyboard
Description of the buttons on the soft keyboard:
Table 1-9 Description of the Soft Keyboard Icons
41
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Lowercase/Uppercase
Backspace
Switch the keyboard
Space
Positioning the cursor
Enter
Symbols
Reserved
No.
Item
Description
1
VIDEO IN
BNC interface for HDTVI, and analog video input.
2
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
3
VGA
DB15 connector for VGA output. Display local video
output and menu.
4
AUDIO OUT
RCA connector.
5
AUDIO IN
RCA connector.
6
Network
Interface
Connector for network
7
USB Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for additional devices.
1.5 Rear Panel
The rear panel vaires according to different models. Please refer to the actual product. The
following figures are for reference only.
Rear Panel 1:
Figure 1-11 Rear Panel of DS-7100
Table 1-10 Description of Rear Panel
42
8
GND
Ground
9
Power Supply
12 VDC power supply.
Rear Panel 2:
No.
Item
Description
1
VIDEO IN
BNC interface for HDTVI and analog video input.
2
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
3
VGA
DB15 connector for VGA output. Display local video
output and menu.
4
AUDIO OUT
RCA connector
5
AUDIO IN
RCA connector
6
Network
Interface
Connector for network
7
USB Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for additional devices.
Rear Panel 3:
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 1-12 Rear Panel of DS-7200HGHI-F (/N)
Figure 1-13 Rear Panel of DS-7200HGHI-E
Table 1-11 Description of Rear Panel
43
8
Power Supply
12 VDC power supply.
9
GND
Ground
Rear Panel 4:
No.
Item
Description
1
VIDEO IN
BNC interface for HDTVI and analog video input.
2
AUDIO IN
RCA connector
3
AUDIO OUT
RCA connector
4
VGA
DB15 connector for VGA output. Display local
video output and menu.
5
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
6
USB Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for additional
devices.
7
Network Interface
Connector for network
8
RS-485 Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices.
9
Power Supply
12VDC power supply.
Rear Panel 5:
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 1-14 Rear Panel of DS-7200HQHI-F1/N
Figure 1-15 Rear Panel of DS-7200HQHI-F2/N
Table 1-12 Description of Rear Panel
44
10
Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
11
GND
Ground
12
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output.
13
ALARM
Connector for alarm input/output.
Rear Panel 6:
No.
Item
Description
1
VIDEO IN
BNC interface for HDTVI and analog video input.
2
AUDIO IN
RCA connector
3
AUDIO OUT
RCA connector.
4
VGA
DB15 connector for VGA output. Display local
video output and menu.
5
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
6
USB Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for additional
devices.
7
Network Interface
Connector for network
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 1-16 Rear Panel of DS-7200HUHI-F/N and 7600HUHI-F/N
The rear panels of DS-7208HUHI-F1/N and DS-7208HUHI-F2/N provide 8 video input interfaces. The
rear panel of DS-7216HUHI-F2/N provides 16 video input interfaces.
Table 1-13 Description of Rear Panel
45
No.
Item
Description
8
RS-485 Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices.
9
Power Supply
12VDC power supply.
10
Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
11
GND
Ground
12
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output.
13
Alarm In/Out
Connector for alarm input and output.
Rear Panel 7:
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 1-17 Rear Panel of DS-7300HQHI-F4/N
The rear panel of DS-7304HQHI-F4/N and DS-7308HQHI-F4/N provide 4 and 8 video input
interfaces respectively.
Rear Panel 8:
Figure 1-18 Rear Panel of DS-8100HQHI-F8/N
The rear panel of DS-8104HQHI-F8/N and DS-8108HQHI-F8/N provide 4 and 8 video input
interfaces respectively.
46
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
No.
Item
Description
1
VIDEO IN
BNC interface for HDTVI and analog video input.
2
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output.
CVBS output is not provided by DS-7100/7200HGHI-E1,
DS-7200HGHI-E2, DS-7100/7200HGHI-F1,
DS-7200HGHI-F2, DS-7100HQHI-F1/N and
DS-7100HGHI-F1/N series DVR.
3
AUDIO IN
RCA connector
4
USB Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for additional
devices.
5
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
6
VGA
DB15 connector for VGA output. Display local
video output and menu.
7
AUDIO OUT
RCA connector.
8
Network Interface
Connector for network
9
RS-485 and Alarm
Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices. T+ and T- pins
connect to R+ and R- pins of PTZ receiver
respectively.
D+, D- pin connects to Ta, Tb pin of controller. For
cascading devices, the first DVR’s D+, D- pin should
be connected with the D+, D- pin of the next DVR.
Connector for alarm input.
Connector for alarm output.
10
Power Supply
100 to 240V AC power supply.
11
Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
Table 1-14 Description of Rear Panel
47
No.
Item
Description
12
GND
Ground
13
LINE IN
BNC connector for audio input.
14
eSATA
Connects external SATA HDD, CD/DVD-RW.
15
RS-232 Interface
Connector for RS-232 devices.
Rear Panel 9:
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 1-19 Rear Panel of DS-7300HUHI-F4/N
The rear panel of DS-7304HUHI-F4/N and DS-7308HUHI-F4/N provide 4 and 8 video input interfaces
respectively.
Rear Panel 10:
Figure 1-20 Rear Panel of DS-8100HUHI-F8/N
The rear panel of DS-8104HUHI-F8/N and DS-8108HUHI-F8/N provide 4 and 8 video input interfaces
respectively.
Rear Panel 11:
48
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
No.
Item
Description
1
VIDEO IN
BNC interface for HDTVI and analog video input.
2
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output.
CVBS output is not provided by DS-7100/7200HGHI-E1,
DS-7200HGHI-E2, DS-7100/7200HGHI-F1,
DS-7200HGHI-F2, DS-7100HQHI-F1/N and
DS-7100HGHI-F1/N series DVR.
3
AUDIO IN
RCA connector
4
USB Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for additional
devices.
5
HDMI1/VGA
Simultaneous HDMI1/VGA output. Display local
video output and menu.
6
HDMI2
HDMI2 video output connector.
7
AUDIO OUT
RCA connector.
8
Network Interface
Connector for network
9
RS-485 and Alarm
Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices. T+ and T- pins
connect to R+ and R- pins of PTZ receiver
respectively.
Figure 1-21 Rear Panel of DS-9000HUHI-F8/N
The rear panel of DS-9004HUHI-F8/N and DS-9008HUHI-F8/N provide 4 and 8 video input interfaces
respectively.
Table 1-15 Description of Rear Panel
49
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
No.
Item
Description
D+, D- pin connects to Ta, Tb pin of controller. For
cascading devices, the first DVR’s D+, D- pin should
be connected with the D+, D- pin of the next DVR.
Connector for alarm input.
Connector for alarm output.
10
Power Supply
100 to 240V AC power supply.
11
Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
12
GND
Ground
13
LINE IN
BNC connector for audio input.
14
eSATA
Connects external SATA HDD, CD/DVD-RW.
15
RS-232 Interface
Connector for RS-232 devices.
No.
Item
Description
1
VIDEO IN
BNC interface for TVI and analog video input.
2
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output.
Rear Panel 12:
Figure 1-22 Rear Panel of DS-9000HUHI-F16/N
The rear panel of DS-9008HUHI-F16/N provides 8 video input interfaces.
Table 1-16 Description of Rear Panel
50
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
CVBS output is not provided by
DS-7100/7200HGHI-E1, DS-7200HGHI-E2,
DS-7100/7200HGHI-F1, DS-7200HGHI-F2,
DS-7100HQHI-F1/N, and DS-7100HGHI-F1/N series
DVR.
3
AUDIO IN
BNC connector
4
USB Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for additional
devices.
5
HDMI1/VGA
Simultaneous HDMI1/VGA output. Display local
video output and menu.
6
HDMI2
HDMI2 video output connector.
7
AUDIO OUT
BNC connector.
8
Network Interface
Connector for network
9
RS-485 and Alarm
Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices. T+ and T- pins
connect to R+ and R- pins of PTZ receiver
respectively.
D+, D- pin connects to Ta, Tb pin of controller. For
cascading devices, the first DVR’s D+, D- pin should
be connected with the D+, D- pin of the next DVR.
Connector for alarm input.
Connector for alarm output.
10
Power Supply
100 to 240 VAC power supply.
11
Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
12
GND
Ground
13
LINE IN
BNC connector for audio input.
14
eSATA 1
Connects external SATA HDD, CD/DVD-RW.
15
eSATA 2
Connects external SATA HDD, CD/DVD-RW.
16
RS-232 Interface
Connector for RS-232 devices.
17
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm output.
51
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Chapter 2 Getting Started
2.1 Starting Up and Shutting Down the DVR
Purpose
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the DVR.
Before you start
Check that the voltage of the extra power supply is the same with the DVR’s requirement, and the
ground connection is working properly.
Starting up the DVR
Step 1 Check the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY recommended that
an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) be used in conjunction with the device.
Step 2 Turn on the power switch on the rear panel, and the Power indicator LED should turn on
indicating that the unit begins to start up.
Step 3 After startup, the Power indicator LED remains on.
Shutting down the DVR
There are two proper ways to shut down the DVR. To shut down the DVR:
OPTION 1: Standard shutdown
Step 1 Enter the Shutdown menu.
Menu > Shutdown
Figure 2-1 Shutdown Menu
Step 2 Select the Shutdown button.
Step 3 Click the Yes button.
Step 4 Turn off the power switch on the rear panel when the note appears.
52
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 2-2 Shutdown Tips
Rebooting the DVR
While in the Shutdown menu (Figure 2-1), you can also reboot the DVR.
Step 1 Enter the Shutdown menu by clicking Menu > Shutdown.
Step 2 Click the Logout button to log out or the Reboot button to reboot the DVR.
2.2 Activating the Device
Purpose
For the first-time access, you need to activate the device by setting an admin password. No
operation is allowed before activation. You can also activate the device via Web Browser, SADP or
Client Software.
Step 1 Input the same password in the text field of Create New Password and Confirm New
Password.
Figure 2-3 Settings Admin Password
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED-We highly recommend you create a strong password of
your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following
categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to
increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly,
especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect
your product.
53
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Step 2 Click OK to save the password and activate the device.
Clear-text password is supported. Click the icon and you can see the clear text of the
password. Click the icon again and the content of the password restores invisible.
For the old version device, if you update it to the new version, the following dialog box will
pop up once the device starts up. You can click YES and follow the wizard to set a strong
password.
Figure 2-4 Warning
Step 3 After the device is activated, the Attention box pops up as below.
Figure 2-5 Attention
Step 4 (Optional) Click Yes to export GUID. The Reset Password interface pops up. Click Export to
export GUID to the USB flash disk for password resetting.
Figure 2-6 Export GUID
54
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Step 5 After exporting GUID, the Attention box pops up as below. Click Yes to duplicate the
password or No to cancel it.
Figure 2-7 Duplicate the Password
2.3 Using the Unlock Pattern for Login
This chapter is only applicable for all the -F series DVR.
Purpose
For the admin, you can configure the unlock pattern for device login.
2.3.1 Configuring the Unlock Pattern
After the device is activated, you can enter the following interface to configure the device unlock
pattern.
Figure 2-8 Set Unlock Pattern
Step 1 Use the mouse to draw a pattern among the 9 dots on the screen. Release the mouse
when the pattern is done.
55
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 2-9 Draw the Pattern
Connect at least 4 dots to draw the pattern.
Each dot can be connected for once only.
Step 2 Draw the same pattern again to confirm it. When the two patterns match, the pattern is
configured successfully.
Figure 2-10 Confirm the Pattern
If the two patterns are different, you must set the pattern again.
56
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 2-11 Reset the Pattern
2.3.2 Logging in via Unlock Pattern
Only the admin user has the permission to unlock the device.
Please configure the pattern first before unlocking. Please refer to Chapter 2.3.1
Configuring the Unlock Pattern.
Step 1 Right click the mouse on the screen and select the menu to enter the interface.
Figure 2-12 Draw the Unlock Pattern
Step 2 Draw the pre-defined pattern to unlock to enter the menu operation.
57
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
You can right click the mouse to log in via the normal mode.
If you have forgotten your pattern, you can select the Forget My Pattern or Switch User
option to enter the normal login dialog box.
When the pattern you draw is different from the pattern you have configured, you should
try again.
If you have drawn the wrong pattern for 7 times, the account will be locked for 1 minute.
Figure 2-13 Normal Login Dialog Box
Figure 2-14 Lock the Account
58
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
2.4 Basic Configuration in Startup Wizard
2.4.1 Configuring the Signal Input Wizard
For -E series DVR, there is no signal input configuration interface.
Purpose
For all the -F series DVR, after the startup and login, the device system enters the Wizard for
configuring the signal input.
You can also click Menu > Camera > Signal Input Status to configure the signal input.
Step 1 Check the checkbox to select different signal input types: HD/CVBS and IP.
Step 2 Click Apply to save the settings.
Figure 2-15 Configure Signal Input Type
For detailed information of signal input, you can refer to Chapter 2.7 Configuring the Signal Input
Channel for reference.
2.4.2 Using the Wizard for Basic Configuration
Purpose
By default, the Setup Wizard starts once the device has loaded. You can follow it to complete the
basic configuration.
Selecting the language:
Step 1 Select the language from the dropdown list.
59
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Step 2 Click Apply button.
Figure 2-16 Language Configuration
Operating the Setup Wizard:
Step 1 The Start Wizard can walk you through some important settings of the device. If you don’t
want to use the Start Wizard at that moment, click Exit. You can also choose to use the
Start Wizard next time by leaving the “Start wizard when device starts?” checkbox
checked.
Figure 2-17 Start Wizard Interface
Step 2 Click Next button to enter the Change the Password interface. Input the Admin Password
or change the password.
Figure 2-18 Change the Password
60
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Clear-text password is supported. Click the icon and you can see the clear text of the password.
Click the icon again and the content of the password restores invisible.
Step 3 Click Next button and the Attention box pops up as shown below. Click Yes to duplicate the
password of the device to IP cameras that are connected with default protocol. Or click No
to enter the Date and Time Settings interface.
Figure 2-19 Duplicate the Password
Figure 2-20 Date and Time Settings
Step 4 After the time settings, click Next button to enter the General Network Setup Wizard
interface as shown below.
Figure 2-21 General Network Configuration
61
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
2 self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M network interfaces for DS-8100HQHI-F/N and
DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series. For DS-8100HQHI-F/N series, three working modes are
configurable: multi-address, load balance, network fault tolerance. For
DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series, only multi-address and network fault tolerance are
configurable. 1 self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M network interface or 1 self-adaptive
10M/100Mbps network interface provided for other models.
For all the -F series DVR, if DHCP is enabled, you can check the checkbox of Enable DNS
DHCP or uncheck it and edit the Preferred DNS Server and Alternate DNS Server.
Step 5 Click Next button after you configured the basic network parameters. Then you will enter
the Hik Cloud P2P interface. Configure the Hik Cloud P2P according to your need.
Figure 2-22 Hik Cloud P2P Interface
Step 6 Click Next button to enter the Advanced Network Parameters interface. You can enable
DDNS and set other ports according to your need.
62
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 2-23 Set Advanced Network Parameters
Step 7 For DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series, click Next button and you can enter the RAID
configuration interface. Check the checkbox of Enable RAID to take this function into
effect.
Figure 2-24 RAID Configuration
Step 8 Click Next button after configuring the advanced network parameters, which will take you
to the HDD Management interface as shown in Figure 2-22.
Figure 2-25 HDD Management
63
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Step 9 To initialize the HDD, click the Init button. Initialization will remove all the data saved in the
HDD.
Step 10 Click Next button to enter the IP Camera Management interface.
Step 11 Add the IP camera.
1) Click Search to search the online IP Camera. The Security status shows whether it is active
or inactive. Before adding the camera, make sure the IP camera to be added is in active
status. If the camera is in inactive status, you can click the inactive icon of the camera to
set the password to activate it. You can also select multiple cameras from the list and click
the One-touch Activate to activate the cameras in batch.
2) Click the Add to add the camera.
3) (Optional) Check the checkbox of Enable H.265 (For Initial Access) for the connected IP
camera supporting H.265. Then the IP camera will be encoded with H.265.
The Enable H.265 option is only applicable to DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series.
Figure 2-26 IP Camera Management
Step 12 After finishing IP Camera settings, click Next to enter the Record Settings interface.
Step 13 Click the icon , and you can enable the continuous recording or motion detection
recording for all channels of the device.
64
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 2-27 Record Settings
Step 14 Click OK to complete the wizard settings.
2.5 Login and Logout
2.5.1 User Login
Purpose
You have to log in to the device before operating the menu and other functions
Step 1 Select the User Name in the dropdown list.
Figure 2-28 Login Interface
Step 2 Input the Password.
Step 3 Click OK to log in.
65
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Clear-text password is supported. Click the icon and you can see the clear text of the
password. Click the icon again and the content of the password restores invisible.
In the Login interface, for the admin, if you have entered the wrong password for 7 times,
the account will be locked for 60 seconds. For the operator, if you have entered the wrong
password for 5 times, the account will be locked for 60 seconds.
Figure 2-29 User Account Protection for the Admin
Figure 2-30 User Account Protection for the Operator
Step 4 (Optional) If you forget the password, click Forget Password to pop up the Import GUID
interface.
Figure 2-31 Import GUID
1) Select the GUID file from the USB flash disk and click Import button to pop up the
Reset Password interface.
66
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 2-32 Reset Password
2) Input the new password and confirm the password.
3) Click OK to save the new password. Then the Attention box pops up as shown below.
4) Click OK and the Attention box as below pops up to remind you to duplicate the
password of the device to IP cameras that are connected with default protocol. Click
Yes to duplicate the password or No to cancel it.
If you want to retrieve the password when you forget it, you must export the GUID file first.
Once the password is reset, the GUID file becomes ineffective. You can export a new GUID
file. Refer to Chapter 17.5.3 Editing a User for reference.
2.5.2 User Logout
Purpose
Figure 2-33 GUID File Imported
Figure 2-34 Duplicate the Password
After logging out, the monitor turns to the live view mode and if you want to perform some
operations, you need to enter the user name and password to log in again.
Step 1 Enter the Shutdown menu.
67
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Menu > Shutdown
Figure 2-35 Logout
Step 2 Click Logout.
After you have logged out of the system, menu operation on the screen is invalid. It is required to
input a user name and password to unlock the system.
2.6 Adding and Connecting the IP Cameras
2.6.1 Activating the IP Camera
The IP camera connection is not supported by DS-7100 series DVR.
Purpose
Before adding the camera, make sure the IP camera to be added is in active status.
Step 1 Select the Add IP Camera option from the right-click menu in live view mode or click
Menu> Camera> IP Camera to enter the IP Camera Management interface.
For the IP camera detected online in the same network segment, the Security status shows
whether it is active or inactive.
68
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 2-36 IP Camera Management Interface
Step 2 Click the inactive icon of the camera to enter the following interface to activate it. You can
also select multiple cameras from the list and click the One-touch Activate to activate the
cameras in batch.
Figure 2-37 Activate the Camera
Step 3 Set the password of the camera to activate it.
Use Admin Password: When you check the checkbox, the camera (s) will be configured
with the same admin password of the operating DVR.
Create New Password: If the admin password is not used, you must create the new
password for the camera and confirm it.
Figure 2-38 Set New Password
69
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED-We highly recommend you create a strong password of
your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following
categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to
increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly,
especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect
your product.
Step 4 Click OK to finish the acitavting of the IP camera. And the security status of camera will be
changed to Active.
2.6.2 Adding the Online IP Camera
Purpose
Before you can get a live view or record of the video, you should add the network cameras to the
connection list of the device.
Before you start
Ensure the network connection is valid and correct. For detailed checking and configuring of the
network, please see Chapter 12 Network Settings.
OPTION 1:
Step 1 Select the Add IP Camera option from the right-click menu in live view mode or click
Menu> Camera> IP Camera to enter the IP Camera Management interface.
Figure 2-39 IP Camera Management Interface
Step 2 The online cameras with same network segment will be detected and displayed in the
camera list.
70
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Step 3 Select the IP camera from the list and click the button to add the camera (with the
same admin password of the DVR’s). Or you can click the One-touch Adding button to add
all cameras (with the same admin password) from the list.
Make sure the camera to add has already been actiavted by setting the admin password, and the
admin password of the camera is the same with the DVR’s.
Step 4 (Optional) For DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series DVR, check the checkbox of Enable
H.265 (For Initial Access) for the connected IP camera supporting H.265. Then the IP camera
will be encoded with H.265.
Step 5 (For the encoders with multiple channels only) check the checkbox of Channel Port in the
pop-up window, as shown in the following figure, and click OK to add multiple channels.
Figure 2-40 Select Multiple Channels
OPTION 2:
Step 1 On the IP Camera Management interface, click the Custom Adding button to pop up the
Add IP Camera (Custom) interface.
71
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 2-41 Custom Adding IP Camera Interface
Step 2 You can edit the IP address, protocol, management port, and other information of the IP
camera to be added.
If the IP camera to add has not been actiavated, you can activate it from the IP camera list on the
IP Camera Management interface.
Step 3 Click Add to add the camera.
For the successfully added IP cameras, the Security status shows the security level of the
password of camera: strong password, weak password and risky password.
Figure 2-42 Successfully Added IP Cameras
Please refer to Chapter 18.1 Specifications for the number of connectable IP cameras for different
models.
72
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Icon
Explanation
Icon
Explanation
Edit basic parameters of
the camera
Add the detected IP camera.
The camera is
disconnected; You can click
the icon to get the
exception information of
camera.
Delete the IP camera
Play the live video of the
connected camera.
Advanced settings of the
camera.
Upgrade the connected IP
camera.
Security
Shows the security status of
the camera to be
active/inactive or the
password strength
(strong/medium/weak/risky)
Table 2-1 Explanation of the icons
Step 4 (Optional) For DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series DVR, check the checkbox of Enable
H.265 (For Initial Access) for the connected IP camera supporting H.265. Then the IP camera
will be encoded with H.265.
2.6.3 Editing the Connected IP Camera
Purpose
After the adding of the IP cameras, the basic information of the camera is listed on the interface,
and you can configure the basic settings of the IP cameras.
Step 1 Click the icon to edit the parameters. You can edit the IP address, protocol and other
parameters.
73
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 2-43 Edit IP Camera
Channel Port: If the connected device is an encoding device with multiple channels, you can
choose the channel to connect by selecting the channel port No. in the dropdown list.
Step 2 Click OK to save the settings and exit from the editing interface.
Step 3 Drag the horizontal scroll bar to the right side and click the icon to edit the advanced
parameters.
Figure 2-44 Network Configuration of the Camera
Step 4 You can edit the network information and the password of the camera.
74
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 2-45 Password Configuration of the Camera
Step 5 Click OK to save the settings and exit the interface.
2.7 Configuring the Signal Input Channel
For -E series DVR, there is no signal input configuration interface.
Purpose
For all the -F series DVR, you should configure the analog and IP signal input types.
Step 1 Enter the Signal Input Status interface.
Menu > Camera > Signal Input Status
Step 2 Check the checkbox to select different signal input types: HD/CVBS and IP. If you select
HD/CVBS, four kinds of analog signal inputs including HDTVI, AHD, HDCVI and CVBS can be
connected randomly for the selected channel. If you select IP, IP camera can be connected
for the selected channel.
Figure 2-46 Configure Signal Input Type
75
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Step 3 Click Apply to save the settings.
The AHD signal input is only supported by the -F series DVR.
For -E series DVR, there is no signal input configuration interface. Each two video channels
are grouped in sequence, e.g., CH01 and CH02, CH03 and CH04...; and each two channels in
the same group must be connected with the same type of video source (HDTVI or CVBS).
For all the –F series DVR, four kinds of analog signal inputs including HDTVI (including 3 MP,
1080p and 720p signal), AHD, HDCVI and CVBS can be connected. The analog signal inputs
can be recognized automatically and can be mixed randomly.
For HQHI series DVR, the 3 MP signal can be accessed for the first channel of DVR with 4-ch
video inputs, the first 2 channels of DVR with 8-ch video inputs and the first 4 channels of
DVR with 16-ch video inputs.
For all the –F series DVR, when HDTVI, AHD, or HDCVI input is connected, the information
including the resolution and frame rate (e.g., 720P25) will be overlaid on the bottom right
corner of the live view for 5 seconds. When CVBS input is connected, the information such
as NTSC or PAL will be overlaid on the bottom right corner of the live view for 5 seconds.
When there is no video signal for the channel, the connectable video signal type message
will not be displayed on the screen. When the unsupported signal input is connected, no
video message is displayed on the screen. You can refer to the specifications for the
supported resolution of the analog signal input types.
For –F series DVR, you can view the max. IP camera accessible number in the Max. IP
Camera Number text field. For DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N and DS-7300/8100HQHI-F/N
series DVR, disabling one analog channel will add one IP channel. For
DS-7300/8100HUHI-F/N and DS-7300/8100HQHI-F/N series, the accessible IP channels are
X+2 (X refers to the disabled analog channel or channels of the DVR.). For
DS-9004HUHI-F8/N series, the accessible IP channels are X+6 (X refers to the disabled
analog channel or channels of the DVR.). For DS-9008HUHI-F/N series, the accessible IP
channels are X+10 (X refers to the disabled analog channel or channels of the DVR.). For
DS-9016HUHI-F/N series, the accessible IP channels are X+18 (X refers to the disabled
analog channel or channels of the DVR.) and the max. IP channels are 32.
76
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Icons
Description
Alarm (video loss, tampering, motion detection, VCA or sensor
alarm)
Record (manual record, schedule record, motion detection or
alarm triggered record)
Alarm & Record
Event/Exception (motion detection, sensor alarm or exception
information. For details, see Chapter 8.6 Handling Exceptions.)
Chapter 3 Live View
3.1 Introduction of Live View
Live view shows you the video image getting from each camera in real time. The DVR will
automatically enter Live View mode when powered on. It is also at the very top of the menu
hierarchy, thus hitting the ESC many times (depending on which menu you’re on) will bring you to
the Live View mode.
Live View Icons
In the live view mode, there are icons at the right top of the screen for each channel, showing the
status of the record and alarm in the channel, so that you can know whether the channel is
recorded, or whether there are alarms occur as soon as possible.
Table 3-1 Description of Live View Icons
3.2 Operations in Live View Mode
In live view mode, there are many functions provided. The functions are listed below.
Single Screen: show only one screen on the monitor.
Multi-screen: show multiple screens on the monitor simultaneously.
77
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
S.N
HDMI2
VGA/HDMI1
CVBS
Main
output
Auxiliary
output
For Live View
Output Only
1 √ √
√ or ×
HDMI2
VGA/HDMI1
CVBS
2
√ or ×
×
√ or ×
HDMI2
CVBS
VGA/HDMI1
3 × √
√ or ×
VGA/HDMI1
CVBS
HDMI2
S.N
HDMI
VGA
CVBS
Main output
Auxiliary output
For Live View Output Only
1 √ √
√ or ×
HDMI
VGA
CVBS
2
√ or ×
×
√ or ×
HDMI
CVBS
VGA
Start Auto-switch: the screen is auto switched to the next one. And you must set the dwell
time for each screen on the configuration menu before enabling the auto-switch.
Menu>Configuration>Live View>Dwell Time.
Start Recording: normal record and motion detection record are supported.
Output Mode: select the output mode to Standard, Bright, Gentle or Vivid.
Playback: play back the recorded videos for current day.
Aux/Main Monitor: the DVR checks the connection of the output interfaces to define the
main and auxiliary output interfaces. When the aux output is enabled, the main output cannot
do any operation, and you can do some basic operation on the live view mode for the Aux
output.
For DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series, there are two HDMI interfaces. HDMI1 and VGA
interfaces share simultaneous output. The priority level for the main and aux output is HDMI2>
VGA/HDMI1. The CVBS output only serves as the aux output or live view output. The priority
relationship is shown as Table 3-2.
Table 3-2 Priorities of Outputs for DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N Series
For DS-7608/7616HUHI-F/N and DS-7300/8100HQHI-F/N series DVR, the HDMI and VGA interfaces
can be configured to be simultaneous or independent.
For DS-7608/7616HUHI-F/N and DS-7300/8100HQHI-F/N series DVR with CVBS output, if the HDMI
and VGA interfaces are configured to be independent, the priority level of the main and aux
output is HDMI > VGA. The CVBS output only serves as the aux output or live view output. The
priority relationship is shown as Table 3-3. If the HDMI and VGA interfaces are configured to be
simultaneous, the VGA/HDMI output is the main output. The CVBS output is the aux output. The
priority relationship is shown as Table 3-4.
Table 3-3 Priorities of Independent Outputs for DS-7608/7616HUHI-F/N and DS-7300/8100HQHI-F/N
Series
78
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
S.N
HDMI
VGA
CVBS
Main output
Auxiliary output
For Live View Output Only
3 × √
√ or ×
VGA
CVBS
HDMI
S.N
HDMI
VGA
CVBS
Main output
Auxiliary output
1
√ or ×
√ or ×
√ or ×
VGA/HDMI
CVBS
S.N
HDMI
VGA
CVBS
Main output
Auxiliary output
1
√ or ×
√ or ×
√ or ×
VGA/HDMI
CVBS
S.N
HDMI
VGA
Main output
1
√ or ×
√ or ×
VGA/HDMI
Name
Description
Menu
Enter the main menu of the system by right clicking the
mouse.
Single Screen
Switch to the single full screen by choosing channel number
from the dropdown list.
Table 3-4 Priorities of Simultaneous Outputs for DS-7608/7616HUHI-F/N and DS-7300/8100HQHI-F/N
Series
For DS-7200HQHI-F/N and DS-7200/7604HUHI-F/N series DVR with CVBS output, the VGA/HDMI
output is the main output, and the CVBS output is the aux output. The priority relationship is
shown as Table 3-5.
For HGHI-F/N, HGHI-F, DS-7100HQHI-F/N series DVR, there is no CVBS output. The VGA/HDMI
output is the main output. The priority relationship is shown as Table 3-6.
Table 3-5 Priorities of Outputs for DS-7200HQHI-F/N and DS-7200/7604HUHI-F/N Series
Table 3-6 Priorities of Outputs for HGHI-F/N, HGHI-F, DS-7100HQHI-F/N Series
√ means the interface is in use, × means the interface is out of use or the connection is invalid. And
the HDMI, VGA and CVBS can be used at the same time.
3.2.1 Using the Mouse in Live View
You can refer to Table 3-7 for the description of mouse operation in live view mode.
Table 3-7 Mouse Operation in Live View
79
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Multi-Screen
Adjust the screen layout by selecting from the dropdown list.
For DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series DVR, if the sum of the analog
and IP channels exceeds 25, up to 32-window division mode is
supported for the VGA/HDMI1 output.
Previous
Screen
Switch to the previous screen.
Next Screen
Switch to the next screen.
Start/Stop
Auto-Switch
Enable/disable the auto-switch of the screens.
The dwell time of the live view configuration must be set before using
Start Auto-Switch.
Start
Recording
Start recording of all channels, Continuous Record and
Motion Detection Record are selectable from the dropdown
list.
Add IP
Camera
A shortcut to enter the IP camera management interface.(For
HDVR series only)
Playback
Enter the playback interface and start playing back the video
of the selected channel immediately.
PTZ Control
A shortcut to enter the PTZ control interface of the selected
camera.
Output
Mode
Output Mode is configurable with Standard, Bright, Gentle
and Vivid options.
Aux Monitor
Switch to the auxiliary output mode and the operation for the
main output is disabled.
If you enter Aux monitor mode and the Aux monitor is not connected,
the mouse operation is disabled. You need to switch back to the Main
output with the F1 button on front panel or VOIP/MON button on IR
remote control and then press the Enter button.
80
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 3-1 Right-click Menu
3.2.2 Switching Main/Aux Output
Except –HGHI and DS-7100HQHI-F/N series DVR, other series DVR support Aux/Main
output switch. Refer to the tables of Chapter 3.2 Operations in Live View Mode for the main
and aux output relationship.
For the DVR with CVBS output, the CVBS output only serves as the aux output or live view
output.
Step 1 Use the mouse wheel to double-click on the HDMI1/VGA, or HDMI2, or HDMI/VGA, or
HDMI, or VGA output screen, and the following message box pops up.
Figure 3-2 Switch Main and Aux Output
Step 2 Use the mouse wheel to double-click on the screen again to switch to the aux output, or
click Cancel to cancel the operation.
Step 3 Select the Menu Output Mode to others from the right-click menu on the monitor.
Step 4 On the pop-up message box, click Yes to reboot the device to enable the selected menu
output as the main output.
You can select the Menu Output Mode under Menu>Configuration>General>More Settings to
Auto, HDMI1/VGA and HDMI2 (for DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N) or Auto, HDMI and VGA (for
81
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Icons
Description
Icons
Description
Icons
Description
/
Enable/Disable
Manual Record
Instant
Playback
/
Mute/Audio
on
PTZ Control
Digital Zoom
Image
Settings
Close Live View
Face
Detection
Information
Capture
independent output configuration of DS-7608/7616HUHI-F/N and
DS-7116/7216/7300/8100HQHI-F/N series), Auto and HDMI/VGA (for HGHI-F/N, HGHI-F,
DS-7100/7200HQHI-F/N and DS-7200/7604HUHI-F/N series or simultaneous output configuration
of DS-7608/7616HUHI-F/N and DS-7300/8100HQHI-F/N series) and then reboot the device to
switch the main output.
3.2.3 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode
On the screen of each channel, there is a quick setting toolbar which shows when you click the
screen.
Figure 3-3 Quick Setting Toolbar
You can refer to Table 3-5 for the description of Quick Setting Toolbar icons.
Table 3-8 Description of Quick Setting Toolbar Icons
Picture capture is applicable to DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series DVR only.
Instant Playback only shows the record in last five minutes. If no record is found, it means
there is no record during the last five minutes.
Digital Zoom can zoom in the selected area to the full screen. Click and draw to select the
area to zoom in, as shown in Figure 3-4.
82
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 3-4 Digital Zoom
Image Settings icon can be selected to enter the Image Settings menu. You can drag the mouse
or click to adjust the image parameters, including brightness, contrast, and saturation. Refer
to the Chapter 15.3 Configuring Video Parameters for details.
Figure 3-5 Image Settings
Face Detection can be enabled if you click the icon. The dialog pops up as shown in Figure 3-6.
Click Yes and the full-screen live view of the channel is enabled. You can click to exit from the
full-screen mode.
Figure 3-6 Enable Face Detection
You can configure face detection only when it is supported by the connected camera.
83
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Move the mouse onto the Information icon to show the real-time stream information,
including the frame rate, bit rate, resolution and stream type.
Figure 3-7 Information
For DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series DVR, when H.264 IP camera is connected, the stream type
is displayed as H.264. When Smart 264 IP camera is connected, the stram type is displayed as
H.264+. When H.265 IP camera is connected, the stream type is displayed as H.265. When Smart
265 IP camera is connected, the stram type is displayed as H.265+.
3.3 Channel-Zero Encoding
This section is not applicable to DS-7100/7200HGHI-E1/E2 series DVR.
Purpose
Sometimes you need to get a remote view of many channels in real time from web browser or
CMS (Client Management System) software, in order to decrease the bandwidth requirement
without affecting the image quality, channel-zero encoding is supported as an option for you.
Step 1 Enter the Live View Settings interface.
Menu> Configuration> Live View
Step 2 Select the Channel-Zero Encoding tab.
Figure 3-8 Live View- Channel-Zero Encoding
Step 3 Check the checkbox after Enable Channel-Zero Encoding.
Step 4 Configure the Frame Rate, Max. Bitrate Mode and Max. Bitrate.
Step 5 Click the Apply button to activate the settings.
Step 6 After you set the Channel-Zero encoding, you can get a view in the remote client or web
browser of 16 channels in one screen.
84
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
3.4 Adjusting Live View Settings
Purpose
Live View settings can be customized according to different needs. You can configure the output
interface, dwell time for screen to be shown, mute or turning on the audio, the screen number for
each channel, etc.
Step 1 Enter the Live View Settings interface.
Menu> Configuration> Live View
Figure 3-9 Live View-General (1)
Figure 3-10 Live View-General (2)
The settings available in this menu include:
Video Output Interface: Selects the output to configure the settings.
For DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series DVR, you can select VGA/HDMI1, HDMI2, Main CVBS
for video output interface.
For DS-7608/7616HUHI-F/N and DS-7300/8100HQHI-F/N series DVR with CVBS output, if you
have configured HDMI/VGA simultaneous output, you can select Main CVBS, HDMI/VGA for
the video output interface. If you have configured independent HDMI and VGA output, you
can select Main CVBS, HDMI and VGA for the video output interface.
For other models, if CVBS output is supported, you can select Main CVBS and HDMI/VGA for
video output interface. If CVBS output is not supported, HDMI/VGA serves as the video output
interface.
Live View Mode: Selects the display mode to be used for Live View.
Dwell Time: The time in seconds to dwell between switching of channels when enabling
auto-switch in Live View.
Enable Audio Output: Enables/disables audio output for the selected camera in the live view
mode.
85
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Volume: Adjust the volume of the audio output.
Event Output: Designates the output to show event video. If available, you can select a
different video output interface from the Video Output Interface when an event occurs.
Full Screen Monitoring Dwell Time: The time in seconds to show alarm event screen.
Step 2 Set the camera order.
1) Click View tab and select the Video Output Interface from the dropdown list.
Figure 3-11 Live View-Camera Order
2) Click a window to select it, and then double-click a camera name in the camera list you
would like to display. Setting an ‘X’ means the window will not display any camera.
3) You can also click to start live view of all channels in order and click to stop live
view of all channels. Click or to go to the previous or next page.
4) Click the Apply button.
For DS-7300/8100/9000HUHI-F/N series DVR, if the sum of the analog and IP channels exceeds 25,
up to 32-window division mode is supported for the VGA/HDMI1 output.
3.5 Manual Video Quality Diagnostics
Purpose
The video quality of the analog channels can be diagnosed manually and you can view the
diagnostic results from a list.
Step 1 Enter the Manual Video Quality Diagnostics interface.
Menu> Manual >Manual Video Quality Diagnostics
86
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 3-12 Video Quality Diagnostics
Step 2 Check the checkboxes to select the channels for diagnostics.
Step 3 Click the button Diagnose, and the results will be displayed on a list. You can view the video
status and diagnostics time of the selected channels.
Figure 3-13 Diagnostics Result
Connect the camera to the device for the video quality diagnostics.
Three exception types can be diagnosed: Blurred Image, Abnormal Brightness and Color
Cast.
87
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Chapter 4 PTZ Controls
4.1 Configuring PTZ Settings
Purpose
Follow the procedure to set the parameters for PTZ. The configuring of the PTZ parameters should
be done before you control the PTZ camera.
Step 1 Enter the PTZ Settings interface.
Menu >Camera> PTZ
Figure 4-1 PTZ Settings
Step 2 Select the camera for PTZ setting in the Camera dropdown list.
Step 3 Click the PTZ Parameters button to set the PTZ parameters.
88
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 4-2 PTZ- General
Step 4 Select the parameters of the PTZ camera from the dropdown list.
All the parameters should be exactly the same as the PTZ camera parameters.
For the Coaxitron camera/dome connected, you can select the PTZ protocol to HIKVISION-C
(Coaxitron). Make sure the protocol selected here is supported by the connected
camera/dome.
When the Coaxitron protocol is selected, all the other parameters like the baud rate, data
bit, stop bit, parity and flow control are not configurable.
Step 5 (Optional) Click Copy button to copy the settings to the other channels. Select the channels
you want to copy to and click OK to return to the PTZ Parameters Settings interface.
Figure 4-3 Copy to Other Channels
Step 6 Click OK to save the settings.
89
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Step 7 (Optional) Check the checkbox of Enable Omnicast Control to enable the PTZ control of the
selected camera via Omnicast VMS of Genetec.
4.2 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols and Patterns
Before you start
Please make sure that the presets, patrols and patterns should be supported by PTZ protocols.
4.2.1 Customizing Presets
Purpose
Follow the steps to set the Preset location which you want the PTZ camera to point to when an
event takes place.
Step 1 Enter the PTZ Settings interface.
Menu>Camera>PTZ
Figure 4-4 PTZ Settings
Step 2 Use the directional button to wheel the camera to the location where you want to set
preset; and the zoom and focus operations can be recorded in the preset as well.
Step 3 Enter the preset No. (1~255) in the preset text field, and click the Set button to link the
location to the preset.
Repeat the steps from 2 to 3 to save more presets.
You can click the Clear button to clear the location information of the preset, or click the
Clear All button to clear the location information of all the presets.
90
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
4.2.2 Calling Presets
Purpose
This feature enables the camera to point to a specified position such as a window when an event
takes place.
Step 1 Click the button PTZ in the lower-right corner of the PTZ setting interface;
Or press the PTZ button on the front panel or click the PTZ Control icon in the quick
setting bar, or select the PTZ option in the right-click menu to show the PTZ control panel.
Step 2 Choose Camera in the dropdown list.
Step 3 Click the General tab to show the general settings of the PTZ control.
Figure 4-5 PTZ Panel-General
Step 4 Click to enter the preset No. in the corresponding text field.
Step 5 Click the Call Preset button to call it.
When the Coaxitron camera/dome connected and the PTZ protocol is selected to HIKVISION-C
(Coaxitron), you can call the preset 95 to enter the menu of the connected Coaxitron
camera/dome. Use the directional buttons on the PTZ control panel to operate the menu.
4.2.3 Customizing Patrols
Purpose
Patrols can be set to move the PTZ to different key points and have it stay there for a set duration
before moving on to the next key point. The key points are corresponding to the presets. The
presets can be set following the steps above in Customizing Presets.
Step 1 Enter the PTZ Settings interface.
Menu>Camera>PTZ
91
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 4-6 PTZ Settings
Step 2 Select patrol No. in the drop-down list of patrol.
Step 3 Click the Set button to add key points for the patrol.
Figure 4-7 Key point Configuration
Step 4 Configure key point parameters, such as the key point No., duration of staying for one key
point and speed of patrol. The key point is corresponding to the preset. The Key Point No.
determines the order at which the PTZ will follow while cycling through the patrol. The
Duration refers to the time span to stay at the corresponding key point. The Speed defines
the speed at which the PTZ will move from one key point to the next.
Step 5 Click the Add button to add the next key point to the patrol, or you can click the OK button
to save the key point to the patrol.
You can delete all the key points by clicking the Clear button for the selected patrol, or click
the Clear All button to delete all the key pints for all patrols.
4.2.4 Calling Patrols
Purpose
Calling a patrol makes the PTZ to move according the predefined patrol path.
92
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Step 1 Click the button PTZ in the lower-right corner of the PTZ Settings interface;
Or press the PTZ button on the front panel or click the PTZ Control icon in the quick
setting bar, or select the PTZ option in the right-click menu to show the PTZ control panel.
Step 2 Click the General tab to show the general settings of the PTZ control.
Figure 4-8 PTZ Panel - General
Step 3 Select a patrol in the dropdown list and click the Call Patrol button to call it.
Step 4 You can click the Stop Patrol button to stop calling it.
4.2.5 Customizing Patterns
Purpose
Patterns can be set by recording the movement of the PTZ. You can call the pattern to make the
PTZ movement according to the predefined path.
Step 1 Enter the PTZ Settings interface.
Menu > Camera > PTZ
93
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 4-9 PTZ Settings
Step 2 Choose pattern number in the dropdown list.
Step 3 Click the Start button and click corresponding buttons in the control panel to move the PTZ
camera, and click the Stop button to stop it.
The movement of the PTZ is recorded as the pattern.
4.2.6 Calling Patterns
Purpose
Follow the procedure to move the PTZ camera according to the predefined patterns.
Step 1 Click the button PTZ in the lower-right corner of the PTZ Settings interface;
Or press the PTZ button on the front panel or click the PTZ Control icon in the quick
setting bar, or select the PTZ option in the right-click menu to show the PTZ control panel.
Step 2 Click the General tab to show the general settings of the PTZ control.
94
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 4-10 PTZ Panel - General
Step 3 Click the Call Pattern button to call it.
Step 4 Click the Stop Pattern button to stop calling it.
4.2.7 Customizing Linear Scan Limit
Purpose
The Linear Scan can be enabled to trigger the scan in the horizantal direction in the predefined
range.
This function is supported by some certain models.
Step 1 Enter the PTZ Settings interface.
Menu > Camera > PTZ
95
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 4-11 PTZ Settings
Step 2 Use the directional button to wheel the camera to the location where you want to set the
limit, and click the Left Limit or Right Limit button to link the location to the corresponding
limit.
The speed dome starts linear scan from the left limit to the right limit, and you must set the left
limit on the left side of the right limit, as well the angle from the left limit to the right limit should
be no more than 180º.
4.2.8 Calling Linear Scan
Purpose
Follow the procedure to call the linear scan in the predefined scan range.
Step 1 Click the button PTZ in the lower-right corner of the PTZ Settings interface;
Or press the PTZ button on the front panel or click the PTZ Control icon in the quick
setting bar to enter the PTZ setting menu in live view mode.
Step 2 Click the One-touch tab to show the one-touch function of the PTZ control.
96
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Figure 4-12 PTZ Panel - One-touch
Step 3 Click Linear Scan button to start the linear scan and click the Linear Scan button again to
stop it.
You can click the Restore button to clear the defined left limit and right limit data and the
dome needs to reboot to make settings take effect.
4.2.9 One-touch Park
Purpose
For some certain model of the speed dome, it can be configured to start a predefined park action
(scan, preset, patrol and etc.) automatically after a period of inactivity (park time).
Step 1 Click the button PTZ in the lower-right corner of the PTZ Settings interface;
Or press the PTZ button on the front panel or click the PTZ Control icon in the quick
setting bar to enter the PTZ setting menu in live view mode.
Step 2 Click the One-touch tab to show the one-touch function of the PTZ control.
Figure 4-13 PTZ Panel - One-touch
97
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Step 3 There are 3 one-touch park types selectable. Click the corresponding button to activate the
park action.
Park (Quick Patrol): The dome starts patrol from the predefined preset 1 to preset 32 in
order after the park time. The undefined preset will be skipped.
Park (Patrol 1): The dome starts moving according to the predefined patrol 1 path after the
park time.
Park (Preset 1): The dome moves to the predefined preset 1 location after the park time.
The park time can only be set through the speed dome configuration interface. The default value is
5s.
Step 4 Click the button again to inactivate it.
4.3 PTZ Control Panel
To enter the PTZ control panel, there are two ways supported.
OPTION 1:
In the PTZ Settings interface, click the PTZ button on the lower-right corner which is next to the
Back button.
OPTION 2:
In the Live View mode, you can press the PTZ Control button on the front panel or on the remote
control, or choose the PTZ Control icon in the quick setting bar, or select the PTZ Control
option in the right-click menu.
Click the Configuration button on the control panel, and you can enter the PTZ Settings interface.
In PTZ control mode, the PTZ panel will be displayed when a mouse is connected with the device. If
no mouse is connected, the icon appears in the lower-left corner of the window, indicating
that this camera is in PTZ control mode.
98
Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
Direction
button and the
auto-cycle
button
Zoom+, Focus+,
Iris+
Zoom-, Focus-,
Iris-
The speed of
the PTZ
movement
Light on/off
Wiper on/off
3D-Zoom
Image
Centralization
Menu
Switch to the
PTZ control
interface
Switch to the
one-touch
control
interface
Switch to the
general settings
interface
Exit
Minimize
windows
Figure 4-14 PTZ Control Panel
You can refer to Table 4-1 for the description of the PTZ panel icons.
Table 4-1 Description of the PTZ panel icons
99
Loading...