Hikvision DS-7204HTI-K1-1TB, DS-7204HTI-K1-2TB, DS-7204HTI-K1-3TB, DS-7204HTI-K1-4TB, DS-7204HTI-K1-6TB Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide (QSG): DS-720xHTI-Kx

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About this Manual

This Manual is applicable to the Hikvision DS-720xHTI-Kx TurboHD 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

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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

Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance

This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.

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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
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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.

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Symbol Conventions

Symbol Description

The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows:

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.

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. 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, 12 VDC, or 48 VDC
according to the IEC60950-1 standard. 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.

• 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 contact the service center.

Preventive and Cautionary Tips

Before connecting and operating your device, 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.

• Use only a factory recommended HDD 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.

Mandatory Electrical Requirements

Hikvision requires the following conditions and equipment for all of its electronic equipment:

• Grounding
Ensure good conductivity for all ground paths; examine ground path contact surfaces for defects, dirt, corrosion, or non-conductive coatings that may

impede conductivity. Repair or clean contact surfaces as necessary to assure good metal-to-metal contact. Ensure fasteners are properly installed and
tightened.

• Electrical Wiring
Ensure your outlets are properly wired. They can be checked with an electrical outlet tester.

• Surge Suppressor (Required)
Hikvision is not responsible for any damage to equipment caused by power spikes in the electrical power grid. Use of a surge suppressor meeting the

following specifications is mandatory for all Hikvision electronic equipment:

• Specifications

˗ Listed by Underwriter's Laboratories, meeting the UL 1449 Voltage Protection Rating (VPR)
˗ Minimum protection of 1,000 joules or higher
˗ Clamping voltage of 400 V or less
˗ Response time of 1 nanosecond or less

• Usage
˗ Surge suppressors must not be daisy chained with power strips or other surge suppressors

• Maintenance

˗ Replace after a serious electrical event (e.g., lighting blew out a transformer down the street)
˗ Replace yearly in storm-prone areas
˗ Replace every two years as routine maintenance

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 W H A T ’ S I N TH E B O X

DVR Mouse

Remote

Power Supply

HDD HDD

Screws

HDD Power and

Data Cables

QSG CD

Documentation

 F R O N T P A NE L

Figure 1 DS-7204HTI-K1

Figure 2 DS-7208HTI-K2

 R E A R P A N EL

The rear panel interfaces vary by model. See Table 1-1 for the common rear panel interface descriptions.

Figure 3 DS-7204HTI-K1

Figure 4 DS-7208HTI-K2

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 R E A R P A N E L ( c o n t i n u e d )

1. Remove the cover from the DVR by unfastening the screws on the back side.

Item Description

Item Description

1.

VIDEO IN

BNC for Turbo

HD and analog video

8. RS-

485 Interface

Connector for RS

-

485 devices

2.

AUDIO IN

RCA connector

9. Power

Supply

12 VDC

3.

AUDIO OUT

RCA connector

10.

Power Switch

Switch for turning on/off the device

4.

VGA OUT DB15 connector for

local video,

menu 11.

GND Ground

5.

HDMI HDMI video output connector

12.

VIDEO OUT

BNC connector for video output

6.

USB Interface

USB port for additional devices

13.

ALARM IN/OUT

Connector for alarm input

/

output

7.

LAN Connector for network

Table 1-1 Common Rear Panel Interface Descriptions

1 I N S T A L L A T I O N

 DVR Installation

During DVR Installation

• Use brackets for rack mounting.

• Ensure ample room for audio and video cables.

• When routing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times its diameter.

• Connect the alarm cable.

• Allow at least 2 cm (~0.75") of space between rack-mounted devices.

• Ensure the DVR is grounded.

• Environmental temperature should be within the range of +14 to +131° F (-10° to +55° C).

• Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% to 90%.

 Hard Disk (HDD) Installation

Before You Start

Before installing an HDD, disconnect power from the DVR. Use only a factory recommended HDD.

One or two SATA hard disks can be installed depending on DVR model.

• Tools Required: Screwdriver

As the HDD installation steps are similar among different models, here is just an example.

Figure 1-2 Remove Cover

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1 I N S T A L L A T I O N ( c o n t i n u e d )

2. Connect one end of the data cable to the DVR motherboard and th

e other end to the HDD.

3. Connect the power cable to the HDD.

4. Place the HDD on the bottom of the

Figure 1-3 Connect Data Cable

Figure 1-4 Connect Power Cable

device, then fasten the screws on the
bottom to affix the HDD.

5. Re-install the DVR cover and fasten
screws.

Figure 1-5 Affix Hard Disk

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1 I N S T A L L A T I O N ( c o n t i n u e d )

1. Disconnect

pluggable block

from the

the

DVR are grounded.

1. Enter the same password in the text

 Connecting PTZ to the DVR

RS-485 terminal block.

2. Connect A+ on PTZ to D+ on terminal
block and B- on controller to D- on
terminal block.

3. Fasten stop screws.

4. Connect pluggable block back into
terminal block.

Make sure both the controller and

Figure 1-6 Controller Connection A (Typical)

2 M E N U O P ER A TI O N

 Startup

Proper startup is crucial to extending the life of the DVR.

It is HIGHLY recommended that an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) be used in conjunction with the
device. The Power light on the front panel should be red, indicating the device is receiving power.

1. Check that the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet.

2. Press the Power button on the rear panel. The Power LED should turn blue. The unit will start.

 Activating Your Device

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 a Web browser, SADP, or client software.

fields of Create New Password and
Confirm New Password.

2. In the IP Camera Activation text field,
enter the password to activate the IP
camera(s) connected to the device.

3. Click OK to save the password and
activate the device.

Click to see password text.
Click again to hide password.

Figure 1-7 Set Admin Password

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2 M E N U O P E R A T I O N ( c o n t i n u e d )

1. Use the mouse to draw a pattern among

1. Select the user n

ame in the drop

-

down

STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED – We highly recommend that you create a strong password of
your own choosing (using a minimum of eight 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. We also recommend that you reset your password regularly. Especially in
high security systems, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.

 Using the Unlock Pattern for Login

For the Admin user, you can configure an unlock pattern for device login after the device has been activated.

the nine dots on the screen. Release the
mouse when the pattern is done.

Connect at least four dots to draw
the pattern.

Each dot can be connected only
once.

2. Draw the same pattern again to confirm
it. When the two patterns match, the
pattern is configured successfully.

3. Use the unlock pattern for future logins.

 User Login

If the DVR has logged out, you must log in to the device again before operating the menu and other functions.

Figure 1-8 Draw the Pattern

list.

2. Enter the Password.

3. Click OK to log in.

If you enter the wrong admin
password seven times, the
account will lock for 60 seconds.
If you enter the wrong operator
password five times, the account
will lock for 60 seconds.

Figure 1-9 Login

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2 M E N U O P E R A T I O N ( c o n t i n u e d )

1. Go to

Menu > Shutdown

.

1. Go to Menu > Camera > Signal Input

3. Check the

channel(s)

to enable 5 MP

l

ong

 User Logout, Shutdown, and Reboot

You can log out of the system, shut down, or reboot the device upon demand.

2. Click Logout, Shutdown, or Reboot.

After logging out of the system,
menu operation on the screen is
invalid. A user name and
password must be entered to
unlock the system.

Figure 1-10 Logout

 Viewing Signal Input Status

The analog signal inputs (TurboHD, AHD, HD-CVI, CVBS) and IP signal input can be recognized and
connected automatically. For some DVR series, you can configure 5 MP long distance transmission on the
Signal Input Status interface. For other models, there is no Signal Input Status interface.

The following steps are for configuring 5 MP long distance transmission for DVRs that support
this feature.

Status.

2. Click to enter the 5 MP Long Distance
Transmission Settings interface.

Figure 1-11 Signal Input Status

distance transmission.

4. Click Apply to save the settings and OK
to return to the Signal Input Status
interface.

Figure 1-12 5 MP Long Distance Transmission Settings

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1. Go to

Menu > Camera > IP

Camera.

2.

1. Go to Menu >

System

Configuration >

 Adding IP Cameras

Before you can view live video or record video files, you must add the network cameras to the device’s
connection list.

Before You Start

Ensure the network connection is valid and correct, and the IP camera to add has been activated. Refer to
the camera’s user manual for steps to activating an inactive IP camera.

Select the IP camera from the list and

click to add the camera (with the
DVR’s admin password).

3. (Optional) Check Enable H.265 (For
Initial Access) for the connected IP
camera supporting H.265. Then the IP
camera will be encoded with H.265.

Figure 1-13 Add IP Camera

 Adding Analog Cameras

• Connect Analog Cameras

Connect analog camera(s) to the “Video In” BNC connectors.

• Enabling Analog Cameras

Analog cameras are enabled by default; no further action is required.

4 N E T W O R K SE T TI N G S

 Configuring General Settings

Network settings must be properly configured before operating the DVR over a network.

Network > General.

2. Configure the network’s general
parameters.

3. Click Apply to save the settings.

Figure 1-14 Network Settings

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4 N E T W O R K S E T T I N G S ( c o n t i n u e d )

1. Go to Menu >

System

Configuration

>

2.

1) Create the verification code and

3. (

Optional) Check

Custom

and

enter the

 Configuring Hik-Connect

Hik-Connect provides a mobile phone application and a service platform page (
remotely access and manage a connected DVR.

Hik-Connect can be enabled via SADP software, the DVR GUI, or a Web browser. We introduce
the operation steps on the DVR GUI in this section.

Network > Platform Access.

Check the Enable checkbox to activate

the function and display the Service
Terms interface.

Figure 1-15 Hik-Connect Settings

enter the code in the Verification
Code text field.

2) Check the The Hik-Connect

service will require internet
access. Please read Service
Terms and Privacy Statement
before enabling the service

checkbox.

3) Scan the QR code on the interface

to read the Service Terms and the
Privacy Statement.

4) Click OK to save the settings and

return to the Hik-Connect interface.

Figure 1-16 Service Terms

www.hik-connect.com

) to

Server Address.

4. (Optional) Check Enable Stream
Encryption. After this feature is
enabled, the verification code is required
for remote access and live view.

Use your phone’s scanning tool to
get the device code quickly by
scanning the QR code.

5. Click Apply to save the settings.

Figure 1-17 Hik-Connect Settings

Hik-Connect is disabled by default.

The verification code is empty when the device
leaves the factory.

The verification code must contain 6 to 12 letters
or numbers and is case sensitive.

Every time you enable Hik-Connect, the Service
Terms interface pops up and you must check the
checkbox before enabling it.

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4 N E T W O R K S E T T I N G S ( c o n t i n u e d )

• iOS U

sers: Scan the

following

QR code to

• Android U

sers

: S

can the

following

QR code to

 Downloading the Hik-Connect App

Access and manage the DVR with your mobile phone or the

www.hik-connect.com

Web site.

download the Hik-Connect application for
subsequent operations.

Figure 1-18 QR Code for iOS Users

download the Hik-Connect application for
subsequent operations.

Figure 1-19 QR Code for Android Users

You must install Google Play on
your Android mobile phone to skip
to the address successfully.

Refer to the help file on the

User Manual

for adding the device to Hik-Connect and more operation instructions.

www.hik-connect.com

Web site and the

Hik-Connect Mobile Client

5 L I V E VI E W

 Icons

Icons on screen in Live View mode indicate camera status. These icons include:

• Live View Icons

In live view mode, there are icons at the upper-right corner of the screen for each channel, showing the
status of the record and alarm in the channel for quick reference.

Alarm (video loss, tampering, motion detection, VCA or sensor alarm)

Record (manual record, continuous record, motion detection, VCA or alarm triggered record)

Alarm and Record

Event/Exception (event and exception information, appears at the lower-left corner of the screen)

 Recording Settings

Two kinds of record types are introduced in the following section, including Instant Record and All-Day
Record. For other record types, refer to the user manual for detailed information.

Before You Start

Make sure that a hard disk has been installed. If not, install and initialize a hard disk. Refer to the user manual
for detailed information.

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5 L I V E V I E W ( c o n t i n u e d )

1. Click

Start Recording

from the

1. Go to

Menu > P

layback

.

After rebooting, all the enabled manual records are canceled.

right-click menu.

2. Select Continuous Record or Motion
Detection Record on your demand.

3. Click Yes in the pop-up box to confirm
the settings.

Figure 1-20 Start Recording from Right-Click Menu

 Playback

The recorded video files and pictures on the hard disk can be played back in the following modes: instant
playback, all-day playback for the specified channel, and playback by normal/event/smart/tag/system
logs/sub-periods/external file search/picture.

2. Check the channel(s) in the channel
list for playback.

3. Double click a date on the calendar.

4. (Optional) Use the toolbar in the
bottom of the Playback interface to
control the playing progress.

5. (Optional) Select the channel(s) to
execute simultaneous playback of
multiple channels.

Figure 1-21 Playback

6 A C C E S S I N G B Y W E B B R O W S E R

You shall acknowledge that the use of the product with Internet access might be under network
security risks. To avoid network attacks and information leakage, strengthen your protection. If
the product does not work properly, contact your dealer or the nearest service center.

You can access the device via a Web browser. The following Web browsers are supported: Internet Explorer 6.0,
Internet Explorer 7.0, Internet Explorer 8.0, Internet Explorer 9.0, Internet Explorer 10.0, Apple Safari, Mozilla
Firefox, and Google Chrome. Supported resolutions include 1024*768 and above.

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6 A C C E S S I N G B Y W E B B R O W S E R ( c o n t i n u e d )

1. Open

a W

eb browser,

enter the device’s

IP

address, and then press Enter.

2. Log in to the device.

• If the device has not been activated, you

need to activate the device first by setting
the password for the admin user account.

• If the device is already activated, enter

the user name and password in the login
interface, and click Login.

3. Install the plug-in before viewing the live
video and managing the camera. Follow the
prompts to install the plug-in.

You might have to close the Web
browser to finish installing the plug-in.

After login, you can operate and
configure the device, including live
view, playback, log search,
configuration, etc.

Figure 1-22 Activate the Device

Figure 1-23 Login

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