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Digital Video Recorder User Manual

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FCC Information

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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.

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2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Series

Model

DS-7100HQHI-K1

DS-7104HQHI-K1

DS-7108HQHI-K1

DS-7116HQHI-K1

DS-7200HQHI-K1

DS-7204HQHI-K1

DS-7208HQHI-K1

DS-7216HQHI-K1

DS-7200HQHI-K2

DS-7208HQHI-K2

DS-7216HQHI-K2

DS-7200HQHI-K/P

DS-7204HQHI-K1/P

DS-7208HQHI-K2/P

DS-7216HQHI-K2/P

DS-7200HUHI-K1

DS-7204HUHI-K1

DS-7208HUHI-K1

DS-7200HUHI-K2

DS-7204HUHI-K2

DS-7208HUHI-K2

DS-7216HUHI-K2

DS-7200HUHI-K/P

DS-7204HUHI-K1/P

DS-7208HUHI-K2/P

DS-7300HQHI-K4

DS-7304HQHI-K4

DS-7308HQHI-K4

DS-7316HQHI-K4

Applicable Models

This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.

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Symbol Conventions

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

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, 12 VDC or 48 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.

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 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.

 Ensure to use the attached power adaptor only and not to change the adaptor randomly.

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Product Key Features

General

 Connectable to Turbo HD and analog cameras;  Supports UTC (Coaxitron) protocol for connecting camera over coax;  Connectable to AHD cameras;  Connectable to HDCVI cameras;  Connectable to IP cameras;  The analog signal inputs including Turbo HD, AHD, HDCVI, and CVBS can be automatically

recognized without configuration;

 -K/P series DVR support PoC (Power over Coaxitron) cameras connection. DVR will detect the

connected PoC cameras automatically, manage the power consumption via the coaxial communication, and provide power to the cameras via coaxitron;

 Each channel supports dual-stream. And sub-stream supports up to WD1 resolution;  The main stream of DS-7100HQHI series supports up to 3 MP resolution for the first 2

channels;

 The main stream of DS-7200/7300HQHI series supports up to 3 MP resolution for the first 4

channels;

 The main stream of DS-7200HUHI series supports up to 5 MP resolution of all the channels;  For DS-7200HUHI series DVR, 5 MP long distance transmission can be enabled for the analog

cameras;

 Independent configuration for each channel, including resolution, frame rate, bit rate, image

quality, etc.;

 The minimum frame rate for main stream and sub-stream is 1 fps;  Encoding for both video stream and video & audio stream; audio and video synchronization

during composite stream encoding;

 Supports enabling H.265+/H.264+ to ensure high video quality with lowered bit rate;  H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 encoding for the main stream, and H.265/H.264 encoding for the

sub-stream of analog cameras;

 Connectable to H.265 and H.264 IP cameras;  Defog level, night to day sensitivity, day to night sensitivity, IR light brightness, day/night mode,

and WDR switch configurable for the connected analog cameras supporting these parameters;

 4 MP/5 MP signal switch for the supported analog cameras;  Watermark technology.

Local Monitoring

 HDMI output at up to 4K (3840 × 2160) resolution;

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 1/4/6/8/9/16/25 screen live view is supported, and the display sequence of screens is adjustable;  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;

 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;  VCA information overlay in live view for the supported analog cameras and in smart playback

for the supported analog and IP cameras;

 Motion detection, video-tampering detection, video exception alarm, video loss alarm and

VCA alarm functions;

 -K/P series DVR can detect the PoC module exception. When it cannot detect the PoC module

or the PoC module is powered off abnormally, alarms are triggered, and linkage methods are configurable;

 DS-7200HUHI series support line crossing detection and intrusion detection of all channels,

and 2-ch sudden scene change detection. DS-7200HQHI series support 4-ch line crossing detection and intrusion detection, and DS-7216HQHI series also support 1-ch sudden scene change detection. DS-7300HQHI-K series DVR support 4-ch line crossing detection and intrusion detection, and 1-ch sudden scene change 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. You can only enable one function;

 For DS-7200HUHI series DVR, the enhanced VCA mode conflicts with the 2K/4K output and 4

MP/5 MP signal input;

 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

 Each disk with a maximum of 8 TB storage capacity for DS-7200HUHI and DS-7300HQHI series

DVR, and 6 TB for other series DVR;

 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;  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.

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Recording and Playback

 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;

 Supports POS triggered recording for DS-7300HQHI series DVR;  8 recording time periods with separated recording types;  Supports 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 by events (alarm input/motion detection);  Customization of tags, searching and playing back by tags;  Locking and unlocking of record files;  Local redundant recording;  When Turbo HD, 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.

Backup

 Exports data by a USB, and SATA device;  Exports video clips when playback;  Video and Log, Video and Player, and Player are selectable to export for backup;  Management and maintenance of backup devices.

Alarm and Exception

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 Configurable arming time of alarm input/output;  Alarms 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;

 One-key disarms the linkage actions of the alarm input;  PTZ linking for the VCA alarm;  VCA detection alarm is supported;

DS-7100 does not support VCA alarm.

 Supports POS triggered alarm;  Supports coaxial alarm;  System will automatically reboot when a problem is detected in an attempt to restore normal

functionality.

Other Local Functions

 Manual and automatic video quality diagnostics;  Operable by mouse and remote control;  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;  Multiple connected analog cameras supporting Turbo HD or AHD signal can be upgraded

simultaneously via DVR.

Network Functions

 Self-adaptive 100M or 1000M network interface;  IPv6 is supported;  TCP/IP protocol, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, SMTP, NFS, iSCSI, UPnP™ and HTTPS are

supported;

 Supports access by Hik-Connect. If you enable Hik-Connect, the device will remind you the

internet access risk and ask you to confirm the “Terms of Service” and “Privacy Statement”

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before enabling the service. You should create a verification code to connect to the Hik-Connect;

 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;  Supports 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;  Two-way audio and voice broadcasting;  Output bandwidth limit configurable;  Embedded WEB server;  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.

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Table of Contents

Product Key Features ............................................................................................................... 6

Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 17

1.1 Front Panel ....................................................................................................................... 17

1.2 IR Remote Control Operations ......................................................................................... 22

1.3 USB Mouse Operation ...................................................................................................... 26

1.4 Input Method Description ................................................................................................ 27

1.5 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................ 27

Chapter 2 Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 32

2.1 Starting Up and Shutting Down the DVR.......................................................................... 32

2.2 Activating the Device........................................................................................................ 33

2.3 Using the Unlock Pattern for Login .................................................................................. 35

2.3.1 Configuring the Unlock Pattern ............................................................................... 35

2.3.2 Logging in via Unlock Pattern .................................................................................. 36

2.4 Basic Configuration in Startup Wizard ............................................................................. 38

2.5 Login and Logout .............................................................................................................. 43

2.5.1 User Login ................................................................................................................ 43

2.5.2 User Logout ............................................................................................................. 43

2.6 Resetting Your Password .................................................................................................. 44

2.7 Adding and Connecting the IP Cameras ........................................................................... 45

2.7.1 Activating the IP Camera ......................................................................................... 45

2.7.2 Adding the Online IP Camera .................................................................................. 47

2.7.3 Editing the Connected IP Camera ........................................................................... 50

2.8 Connecting PoC Cameras ................................................................................................. 52

2.9 Viewing Signal Input Status .............................................................................................. 53

Chapter 3 Live View ....................................................................................................................... 55

3.1 Introduction of Live View ................................................................................................. 55

3.2 Operations in Live View Mode ......................................................................................... 55

3.2.1 Using the Mouse in Live View ................................................................................. 56

3.2.2 Switching Main/Aux Output .................................................................................... 57

3.2.3 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode ............................................................... 58

3.3 Channel-Zero Encoding .................................................................................................... 61

3.4 Adjusting Live View Settings ............................................................................................ 62

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3.5 Manual Video Quality Diagnostics ................................................................................... 63

Chapter 4 PTZ Controls ................................................................................................................. 65

4.1 Configuring PTZ Settings .................................................................................................. 65

4.2 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols and Patterns ........................................................................ 67

4.2.1 Customizing Presets ................................................................................................ 67

4.2.2 Calling Presets ......................................................................................................... 68

4.2.3 Customizing Patrols ................................................................................................. 68

4.2.4 Calling Patrols .......................................................................................................... 69

4.2.5 Customizing Patterns .............................................................................................. 70

4.2.6 Calling Patterns ....................................................................................................... 71

4.2.7 Customizing Linear Scan Limit ................................................................................. 71

4.2.8 Calling Linear Scan ................................................................................................... 72

4.2.9 One-Touch Park ....................................................................................................... 73

4.3 PTZ Control Panel ............................................................................................................. 74

Chapter 5 Recording Settings ........................................................................................................ 76

5.1 Configuring Encoding Parameters .................................................................................... 76

5.2 Configuring Recording Schedule ...................................................................................... 80

5.3 Configuring Motion Detection Recording ........................................................................ 84

5.4 Configuring Alarm Triggered Recording and Capture ...................................................... 85

5.5 Configuring Event Recording ............................................................................................ 86

5.6 Configuring Manual Recording ......................................................................................... 88

5.7 Configuring Holiday Recording ......................................................................................... 89

5.8 Configuring Redundant Recording ................................................................................... 90

5.9 Configuring HDD Group .................................................................................................... 92

5.10 Files Protection .............................................................................................................. 93

5.11 One-Key Enabling and Disabling H.264+/H.265+ for Analog Cameras .......................... 95

5.12 Configuring 1080P Lite ................................................................................................... 96

Chapter 6 Playback ......................................................................................................................... 98

6.1 Playing Back Record Files ................................................................................................. 98

6.1.1 Instant Playback ...................................................................................................... 98

6.1.2 Playing Back by Normal Search ............................................................................... 98

6.1.3 Playing Back by Event Search ................................................................................ 101

6.1.4 Playing Back by Tag ............................................................................................... 103

6.1.5 Playing Back by Smart Search ............................................................................... 106

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6.1.6 Playing Back by System Logs ................................................................................. 110

6.1.7 Playing Back by Sub-Periods .................................................................................. 111

6.1.8 Playing Back External File ...................................................................................... 112

6.2 Auxiliary Functions of Playback ...................................................................................... 113

6.2.1 Playing Back Frame by Frame ............................................................................... 113

6.2.2 Digital Zoom .......................................................................................................... 113

6.2.3 Reverse Playback of Multi-Channel ....................................................................... 114

Chapter 7 Backup .......................................................................................................................... 115

7.1 Backing up Record Files .................................................................................................. 115

7.1.1 Backing up by Normal Video/Picture Search ........................................................ 115

7.1.2 Backing up by Event Search ................................................................................... 117

7.1.3 Backing up Video Clips .......................................................................................... 118

7.2 Managing Backup Devices .............................................................................................. 119

Chapter 8 Alarm Settings ............................................................................................................. 121

8.1 Setting Motion Detection ............................................................................................... 121

8.2 Setting Sensor Alarms .................................................................................................... 123

8.3 Detecting Video Loss ...................................................................................................... 125

8.4 Detecting Video Tampering ........................................................................................... 127

8.5 Setting All-day Video Quality Diagnostics ...................................................................... 128

8.6 Handling Exceptions ....................................................................................................... 130

8.7 Setting Alarm Response Actions .................................................................................... 132

Chapter 9 POS Configuration ...................................................................................................... 135

9.1 Configuring POS Settings ................................................................................................ 135

9.2 Configuring Overlay Channel .......................................................................................... 140

9.3 Configuring POS Alarm ................................................................................................... 141

Chapter 10 VCA Alarm ................................................................................................................ 143

10.1 Face Detection.............................................................................................................. 143

10.2 Vehicle Detection ......................................................................................................... 145

10.3 Line Crossing Detection ................................................................................................ 146

10.4 Intrusion Detection ...................................................................................................... 148

10.5 Region Entrance Detection .......................................................................................... 149

10.6 Region Exiting Detection .............................................................................................. 151

10.7 Loitering Detection ....................................................................................................... 151

10.8 People Gathering Detection ......................................................................................... 151

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10.9 Fast Moving Detection ................................................................................................. 152

10.10 Parking Detection ....................................................................................................... 152

10.11 Unattended Baggage Detection ................................................................................. 152

10.12 Object Removal Detection ......................................................................................... 153

10.13 Audio Exception Detection ......................................................................................... 153

10.14 Defocus Detection ...................................................................................................... 154

10.15 Sudden Scene Change ................................................................................................ 155

10.16 PIR Alarm .................................................................................................................... 155

Chapter 11 VCA Search ................................................................................................................ 157

11.1 Face Search ................................................................................................................... 157

11.2 Behavior Search ............................................................................................................ 159

11.3 Plate Search .................................................................................................................. 160

11.4 People Counting ........................................................................................................... 161

11.5 Heat Map ...................................................................................................................... 162

Chapter 12 Network Settings ...................................................................................................... 164

12.1 Configuring General Settings ....................................................................................... 164

12.2 Configuring Advanced Settings .................................................................................... 164

12.2.1 Configuring PPPoE Settings ................................................................................. 164

12.2.2 Configuring Hik-Connect ..................................................................................... 165

12.2.3 Configuring DDNS ................................................................................................ 167

12.2.4 Configuring NTP Server ....................................................................................... 169

12.2.5 Configuring NAT .................................................................................................. 169

12.2.6 Configuring More Settings .................................................................................. 171

12.2.7 Configuring HTTPS Port ....................................................................................... 172

12.2.8 Configuring Email ................................................................................................ 174

12.2.9 Checking Network Traffic .................................................................................... 175

12.3 Configuring Network Detection ................................................................................... 176

12.3.1 Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss .............................................................. 176

12.3.2 Exporting Network Packet ................................................................................... 177

12.3.3 Checking Network Status .................................................................................... 177

12.3.4 Checking Network Statistics ................................................................................ 178

Chapter 13 HDD Management ................................................................................................... 180

13.1 Initializing HDDs ........................................................................................................... 180

13.2 Managing Network HDD .............................................................................................. 181

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13.3 Managing HDD Group .................................................................................................. 183

13.3.1 Setting HDD Groups ............................................................................................ 183

13.3.2 Setting HDD Property .......................................................................................... 185

13.4 Configuring Quota Mode ............................................................................................. 186

13.5 Configuring Cloud Storage ........................................................................................... 187

13.6 Checking HDD Status .................................................................................................... 190

13.7 Checking S.M.A.R.T Information .................................................................................. 190

13.8 Detecting Bad Sector .................................................................................................... 191

13.9 Configuring HDD Error Alarms ..................................................................................... 192

Chapter 14 Camera Settings ........................................................................................................ 193

14.1 Configuring OSD Settings ............................................................................................. 193

14.2 Configuring Privacy Mask ............................................................................................. 194

14.3 Configuring Video Parameters ..................................................................................... 195

14.3.1 Configuring Image Settings ................................................................................. 195

14.3.2 Configuring Camera Parameters Settings ........................................................... 197

Chapter 15 DVR Management and Maintenance ..................................................................... 199

15.1 Viewing System Information ........................................................................................ 199

15.2 Searching Log Files ....................................................................................................... 199

15.3 Importing/Exporting IP Camera Info ............................................................................ 202

15.4 Importing/Exporting Configuration Files ..................................................................... 202

15.5 Upgrading System ......................................................................................................... 203

15.5.1 Upgrading by Local Backup Device ...................................................................... 203

15.5.2 Upgrading by FTP ................................................................................................ 203

15.6 Upgrading Camera ........................................................................................................ 203

15.7 Restoring Default Settings ............................................................................................ 204

Chapter 16 Others ......................................................................................................................... 206

16.1 Configuring General Settings ....................................................................................... 206

16.2 Configuring DST Settings .............................................................................................. 207

16.3 Configuring More Settings ........................................................................................... 207

16.4 Managing User Accounts .............................................................................................. 209

16.4.1 Adding a User ...................................................................................................... 209

16.4.2 Deleting a User .................................................................................................... 212

16.4.3 Editing a User ...................................................................................................... 213

Chapter 17 Appendix ................................................................................................................... 216

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17.1 Specifications ............................................................................................................... 216

17.1.1 DS-7100HQHI-K1 ................................................................................................. 216

17.1.2 DS-7200HQHI-K1 ................................................................................................. 218

17.1.3 DS-7200HQHI-K2 ................................................................................................. 221

17.1.4 DS-7200HUHI-K1 ................................................................................................. 224

17.1.5 DS-7200HUHI-K2 ................................................................................................. 226

17.1.6 DS-7200HQHI-K/P................................................................................................ 228

17.1.7 DS-7200HUHI-K/P ................................................................................................ 231

17.1.8 DS-7300HQHI-K4 ................................................................................................. 234

17.2 Glossary ........................................................................................................................ 237

17.3 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 238

17.4 Summary of Changes.................................................................................................... 241

17.4.1 Version 3.5.20 ...................................................................................................... 241

17.4.2 Version 3.5.10...................................................................................................... 241

17.4.3 Version 3.5.0 ........................................................................................................ 242

17.5 List of Compatible Hikvision IP Cameras ...................................................................... 243

17.6 List of Compatible Third-Party IP Cameras ................................................................... 244

1.1 Front Panel

No.

Icon

Description

Turns red when DVR is powered up.

Turns red when data is being read from or written to HDD.

Flickers blue when network connection is functioning properly.

Front Panel 1:

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Front Panel 2:

Figure 1-1 Front Panel of DS-7100HQHI-K1

Table 1-1 DS-7100HQHI-K1 Front Panel Description

Figure 1-2 Front Panel of DS-7300HQHI-K4

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No.

Name

Function Description

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.

DVD-R/W

Slot for DVD-R/W.

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”;

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

Table 1-2 DS-7300HQHI-K4 Front Panel Description

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Name

Function Description

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.

7/PQRS/REC

Enters numeral “7”;

Enters letters “PQRS”;

Accesses to manual record interface;

Manually enables/disables record.

8/TUV/PTZ

Enters numeral “8”;

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Name

Function Description

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).

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.

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Name

Function Description

POWER

Power on/off switch.

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.

USB Interface

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

IR Receiver

Receiver for IR remote control.

Front Panel 3:

Figure 1-3 Front Panel of Other Models

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Icon

Description

1 Turns white when DVR is powered up.

Turns red when data is being read from or written to HDD.

3 Flashes white when the network is well-connected.

4 Receiver for IR remote control.

USB Interface

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

Table 1-3 Front Panel of Other Models Description

1.2 IR Remote Control Operations

The DVR may also be controlled with the included IR remote control, shown in Figure 1-2.

Batteries (2×AAA) must be installed before operation.

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Name

Description

POWER

Power on/off the device.

Power on/off the device by pressing and holding the button for 5 seconds.

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

Figure 1-4 Remote Control

The keys on the remote control closely resemble the ones found on the front panel. Refer to Table 1-4, they include:

Table 1-4 Description of the IR Remote Control Buttons

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Name

Description

interface.

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.

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.

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.

PTZ Button

In Auto-switch mode, it can be used to stop /start auto switch.

DEV

Enables/Disables Remote Control.

Alphanumeric

Switch to the corresponding channel in Live view or PTZ Control mode.

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Name

Description

Buttons

Input numbers and characters in Edit mode.

Switch between different channels in the Playback mode.

ESC Button

Back to the previous menu.

Press for Arming/disarming the device in Live View mode.

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.

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:

Make sure you have installed batteries properly in the remote control. And you have to aim the remote control at the IR receiver on 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 to 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.

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Action

Description

Left-Click

Single-Click

Live view: Select channel and show the quick set menu.

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

Live view: Next screen.

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 1-5 Description of the Mouse Control

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down

Menu: Next item.

Icon

Description

Icon

Description

…

Number

…

English letter

Lowercase/Uppercase

Backspace

Switch the keyboard

Space

Positioning the cursor

Enter

Symbols

Reserved

1.4 Input Method Description

Figure 1-5 Soft Keyboard

Description of the buttons on the soft keyboard:

Table 1-6 Description of the Soft Keyboard Icons

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:

Rear Panel 2:

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Figure 1-6 Rear Panel of DS-7100HQHI-K1

Figure 1-7 Rear Panel of DS-7200HUHI-K

Rear Panel 3:

Rear Panel 4:

Rear Panel 5:

Figure 1-8 Rear Panel of DS-7200HUHI-K/P

Figure 1-9 Rear Panel of DS-7200HQHI-K

Figure 1-10 Rear Panel of DS-7200HQHI-K/P

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No.

Item

Description

VIDEO IN

BNC interface for Turbo HD and analog video input.

AUDIO IN

RCA connector

AUDIO OUT

RCA connector.

VGA

DB15 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.

HDMI

HDMI video output connector.

USB Interface

Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for additional

devices.

Network Interface

Connector for network

RS-485 Interface

Connector for RS-485 devices.

Power Supply

48 VDC or 12 VDC.

Power Switch

Switch for turning on/off the device.

GND

Ground

VIDEO OUT

BNC connector for video output.

Alarm In/Out

Connector for alarm input and output.

Table 1-7 Description of Rear Panel 1-5

Rear Panel 6:

Figure 1-11 Rear Panel of DS-7300HQHI-K

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Item

Description

VIDEO IN

BNC interface for Turbo HD and analog video input.

VIDEO OUT

BNC connector for video output.

AUDIO IN

RCA connector

USB Port

Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for additional

devices.

HDMI

HDMI video output connector.

VGA

DB15 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.

AUDIO OUT

RCA connector.

Network Interface

Connector for network

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.

Power Supply

100 to 240 VAC power supply.

Power Switch

Switch for turning on/off the device.

GND

Ground

LINE IN

BNC connector for audio input.

eSATA

Connects external SATA HDD, CD/DVD-RW.

Table 1-8 Description of DS-7300HQHI-K Rear Panel

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Item

Description

RS-232 Interface

Connector for RS-232 devices.

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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

Step 1 Go to Menu > Shutdown.

Figure 2-1 Shutdown Menu

Step 2 Click Shutdown. Step 3 Click Yes. Step 4 Turn off the power switch on the rear panel when the note appears.

Figure 2-2 Shutdown Tips

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Rebooting the DVR

While in the Shutdown menu (Figure 2-1), you can also reboot the DVR.

Step 1 Go to Menu > Shutdown. Step 2 Click Logout to log out or the Reboot 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.

Step 2 Click OK to save the password and activate the device.

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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.

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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 drive for password resetting.

Figure 2-6 Export GUID

Step 5 After exporting GUID, the Attention box pops up as below. Click Yes to duplicate the

password or No to cancel it.

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Figure 2-7 Duplicate the Password

2.3 Using the Unlock Pattern for Login

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.

Figure 2-9 Draw the Pattern

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

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.

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.

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Figure 2-12 Draw the Unlock Pattern

Step 2 Draw the pre-defined pattern to unlock to enter the menu operation.



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

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2.4 Basic Configuration in Startup Wizard

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 drop-down list. Step 2 Click Apply button.

Figure 2-15 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 2-16 Start Wizard Interface

Step 2 Click Next button to enter the Change the Password interface.

1) Input the Admin Password.

2) (Optional) Check the checkbox of New Admin Password, input the New Password and

confirm it.

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3) (Optional) Check the checkbox of Enable Pattern Unlock and draw the unlock pattern.

Or click of Draw Unlock Pattern to change the pattern. Refer to Chapter 2.3 Using the Unlock Pattern for Login for reference.

4) (Optional) Click of Export GUID to export GUID to the connected USB flash drive

for resetting password. Refer to Chapter 17.5.3 Editing a User for reference.

Figure 2-17 Change the Password

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 2-18 Duplicate the Password

Figure 2-19 Date and Time Settings

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Step 4 After the time settings, click Next button to enter the General Network Setup Wizard

interface as shown below.

Figure 2-20 General Network Configuration

Step 5 Click Next button after you configured the basic network parameters.

Then you will enter the Hik-Connect interface. Configure the Hik-Connect according to your need. Refer to Chapter 12.2.2 Configuring Hik-Connect for detailed operations.

Figure 2-21 Hik-Connect Configuration

Step 6 Click Next button to enter the Advanced Network Parameters interface. You can enable

DDNS and set other ports according to your need.

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Figure 2-22 Set Advanced Network Parameters

Step 7 Click Next button after configuring the advanced network parameters, which will take you

to the HDD Management interface as shown below.

Figure 2-23 HDD Management

Step 8 To initialize the HDD, click the Init button. Initialization will remove all the data saved in the

HDD.

Step 9 Click Next button to enter the IP Camera Management interface. Step 10 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

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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.

Figure 2-24 IP Camera Management

Step 11 After finishing IP Camera settings, click Next to enter the Record Settings interface. Step 12 Click , and you can enable the continuous recording or motion detection recording for

all channels of the device.

Figure 2-25 Record Settings

Step 13 Click OK to complete the wizard settings.

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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 drop-down list.

Figure 2-26 Login Interface

Step 2 Input the Password. Step 3 Click OK to log in.

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 2-27 User Account Protection for the Admin

Figure 2-28 User Account Protection for the Operator

2.5.2 User Logout

Purpose

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.

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Step 1 Go to Menu > Shutdown.

Figure 2-29 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 Resetting Your Password

Purpose

When you forget the password of the admin, you can reset the password by importing the GUID file. The GUID file must be exported and saved in the local USB flash drive after you have activated the device (refer to Chapter 2.2 Activating the Device).

Step 1 On the user login interface, click Forget Password to enter the Import GUID interface.

Figure 2-30 Import GUID

Step 2 Select the GUID file from the USB flash drive and click Import button to pop up the Reset

Password interface.

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Figure 2-31 Reset Password

Step 3 Input the new password and confirm the password. Step 4 Click OK to save the new password. Then the Attention box pops up as shown below.

Figure 2-32 GUID File Imported

Step 5 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.

Figure 2-33 Duplicate the Password

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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 will be invalid. You can export a new GUID file. Refer to Chapter 17.5.3 Editing a User for reference.

2.7 Adding and Connecting the IP Cameras

2.7.1 Activating the IP Camera

Purpose

Before adding the camera, make sure the IP camera to be added is in active status.

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Step 1 Select Add IP Camera from the right-click menu in live view mode or go to Menu> Camera>

IP Camera.

For the IP camera detected online in the same network segment, the Security status shows whether it is active or inactive.

Figure 2-34 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 2-35 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.

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Figure 2-36 Set New Password

Step 4 Click OK to finish the acitavting of the IP camera. And the security status of camera will be

changed to Active.

2.7.2 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 Add IP Camera from the right-click menu in live view mode or go to Menu> Camera>

IP Camera.

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Figure 2-37 IP Camera Management Interface

Step 2 The online cameras with same network segment will be detected and displayed in the

camera list.

Step 3 Select the IP camera from the list and click 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) 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 2-38 Select Multiple Channels

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 OPTION 2:

Step 1 On the IP Camera Management interface, click the Custom Adding button to pop up the

Add IP Camera (Custom) interface.

Figure 2-39 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 2-40 Successfully Added IP Cameras

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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)

Please refer to Chapter 18.1 Specifications for the number of connectable IP cameras for different models.

Table 2-1 Explanation of the Icons

Step 4 (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.

2.7.3 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.

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Figure 2-41 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 drop-down 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 2-42 Network Configuration of the Camera

Step 4 You can edit the network information and the password of the camera.

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Figure 2-43 Password Configuration of the Camera

Step 5 Click OK to save the settings and exit the interface.

2.8 Connecting PoC Cameras

Purpose

-K/P series DVR support PoC (Power over Coaxitron) cameras connection. DVR will detect the connected PoC cameras automatically, manage the power consumption via the coaxial communication, and provide power to the cameras via coaxitron.

Before you start

Connect the PoC camera to the DVR.

Step 1 Go to Menu > Camera > PoC Information.

Figure 2-44 PoC Information

Step 2 Check the status of connected PoC camera.

 : When the PoC camera is connected to the DVR, the default status is AF.

 : If the connected PoC camera supports AT mode and the power of the DVR PoC

module is enough, the DVR will switch the default AF mode to AT mode.

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 : If the DVR detects the power consumption of the PoC camera is higher than the

allowed maximum power of DVR PoC module, it will stop power supply to the camera, and the camera status becomes grey.

Step 2 Check the connected AF or AT camera number and the connectable camera number.



Only Hikvision PoC camera is supported.



The maximum connectable AT/AF camera number varies with different models.



Do not unplug or plug the PoC camera if it is powered by the external power supply.

2.9 Viewing Signal Input Status

Purpose

The analog signal inputs (Turbo HD, AHD, HDCVI, CVBS) and IP signal input can be recognized and connected automatically. For DS-7200HUHI series DVR, 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 about 5 MP long distance transmission configuration for DS-7200HUHI series DVR.

Step 1 Go to Menu > Camera > Signal Input Status.

Figure 2-45 Signal Input Status

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

Figure 2-46 5 MP Long Distance Transmission Settings

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Step 3 Check the checkbox to enable 5 MP Long Distance Transmission of the selected channel. Step 4 Click Apply to save the settings.

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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.  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.

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HDMI

VGA

CVBS

Main output

Auxiliary output

√ or ×

VGA/HDMI

CVBS

Name

Description

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 drop-down list.

Multi-Screen

Adjust the screen layout by selecting from the drop-down list.

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.

 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 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 3-2.

Table 3-2 Priorities of Outputs

√ 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 3-3 for the description of mouse operation in live view mode.

Table 3-3 Mouse Operation in Live View

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Start Recording

Start recording of all channels, Continuous Record and Motion Detection Record are selectable from the drop-down 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.

Figure 3-1 Right-click Menu

3.2.2 Switching Main/Aux Output

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Refer to Chapter 3.2 Operations in Live View Mode for the main and aux output relationship.

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The CVBS output only serves as the aux output or live view output.

Step 1 Use the mouse wheel to double-click on the HDMI/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 and HDMI/VGA 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 3-4 for the description of Quick Setting Toolbar icons.

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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

Show/Hide VCA Information

Table 3-4 Description of Quick Setting Toolbar Icons

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 is for zooming in the live image. You can zoom in the image to different proportions (1 to16X) by moving the sliding bar. You can also scroll the mouse wheel to control the zoom in/out.

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 14.3 Configuring Video Parameters for details.

Figure 3-4 Digital Zoom

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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.

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

When H.264 IP camera is connected, the stream type is displayed as H.264. When IP camera supporting H.264+ is connected, the stream type is displayed as H.264+. When IP camera supporting H.265 is connected, the stream type is displayed as H.265. When IP camera supporting H.265+ is connected, the stream type is displayed as H.265+.

For the analog cameras supporting VCA, click the icon to show the VCA information. Then the configured line or quadrilateral in the VCA configuration and target frame(s) will be shown on the live view. Click the icon again to hide the VCA information.

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Figure 3-8 Enable VCA Information Overlay

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In the live view, only the analog cameras support VCA information overlay.

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Enable VCA function first before showing the VCA information. Refer to Chapter 10 VCA Alarm for the detailed operation.

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The VCA information is hidden by default. If the connected analog camera does not support VCA, the icon displays grey and cannot be operated.

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For the analog cameras, the VCA information includes line crossing detection and intrusion detection.

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The DVR only supports VCA information overlay of one channel. If you enable the function of one channel, the other channels will disable the function automatically.

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Both single window and multi-window display modes support VCA information overlay.

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Only the main output supports VCA information overlay. When switching to the aux output, the VCA information overlay of main output is disabled.

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For the analog cameras, if the camera number does not exceed the limit for line crossing detection and intrusion detection, the VCA information overlay can be enabled for all the analog cameras enabled line crossing detection and intrusion detection. If the camera number exceeds the limit for line crossing detection, intrusion detection and sudden scene change detection, only the cameras enabled line crossing detection and intrusion detection support VCA information overlay. Disabling line crossing detection and intrusion detection remotely will not affect the VCA information overlay in the local live view.

3.3 Channel-Zero Encoding

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 Go to Menu > Configuration > Live View > Channel-Zero Encoding.

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Figure 3-9 Live View- Channel-Zero Encoding

Step 2 Check the checkbox after Enable Channel-Zero Encoding. Step 3 Configure the Frame Rate, Max. Bitrate Mode and Max. Bitrate. Step 4 Click the Apply button to activate the settings. Step 5 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.

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 Go to Menu > Configuration > Live View > General.

Figure 3-10 Live View-General

The settings available in this menu include:

 Video Output Interface: Selects the output to configure the settings.

You can select Main CVBS and HDMI/VGA for 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.

 Volume: Adjusts 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.

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 Full Screen Monitoring Dwell Time: Sets 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 drop-down 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.

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 Go to Menu> Manual >Manual Video Quality Diagnostics.

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.

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Figure 3-13 Diagnostics Result

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Connect the camera to the device for the video quality diagnostics.

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Three exception types can be diagnosed: Blurred Image, Abnormal Brightness and Color Cast.

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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 Go to Menu >Camera> PTZ.

Figure 4-1 PTZ Settings

Step 2 Select the camera for PTZ setting in the Camera drop-down list. Step 3 Click the PTZ Parameters button to set the PTZ parameters.

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Figure 4-2 PTZ-General

Step 4 Select the parameters of the PTZ camera from the drop-down list.

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All the parameters should be exactly the same as the PTZ camera parameters.

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For the Coaxitron camera/dome connected, you can select the PTZ protocol to UTC (Coaxitron). Make sure the protocol selected here is supported by the connected camera/dome.

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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.

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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 Go to 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.

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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 drop-down 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 UTC (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 Go to Menu>Camera>PTZ.

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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.

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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 drop-down 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 Go to Menu>Camera>PTZ.

Figure 4-9 PTZ Settings

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Step 2 Choose pattern number in the drop-down 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.

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 Go to Menu>Camera>PTZ.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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

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Chapter 5 Recording Settings

5.1 Configuring Encoding Parameters

Before you start

Step 1 Make sure that the HDD has already been installed. If not, please install a HDD and initialize

it. (Menu>HDD>General)

Figure 5-1 HDD- General

Step 2 Click Advanced tab to check the storage mode of the HDD. (Menu>HDD>Advanced>Storage

Mode)

1) If the HDD mode is Quota, please set the maximum record capacity. For detailed

information, see Chapter 13.4 Configuring Quota Mode.

2) If the HDD mode is Group, you should set the HDD group. For detailed information, see

Chapter 5.9 Configuring HDD Group.

Figure 5-2 HDD- Advanced

Steps

Step 1 Go to Menu>Record>Parameters.

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Figure 5-3 Record Parameters

Step 2 Set the parameters for recording.

1) Select the Record tab to configure.

2) Select a camera from the camera drop-down list.

3) View the Camera Resolution.

When Turbo HD, AHD, or HDCVI input is connected, you can view the information including the input signal type, resolution and frame rate (e.g., 5 MP 20 Hz). When CVBS input is connected, you can view the information such as NTSC or PAL.

4) Configure the following parameters for the Main Stream (Continuous) and the Main

Stream (Event).

Stream Type: Set the stream type to be Video or Video & Audio.

Resolution: Set recording resolution.

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DS-7200HUHI series DVR support 5 MP and 4 MP resolution of all the channels.

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The 3 MP signal input is available for channel 1 of DS-7204/7304HQHI, for channel 1/2 of DS-7208/7308HQHI, and for channel 1/2/3/4 of DS-7216/7316HQHI.

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The analog signal inputs (Turbo HD, AHD, HDCVI, CVBS) and IP signal input can be recognized and connected automatically.

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If the configured encoding resolution conflicts with the resolution of the front-end camera, the encoding parameters will adjust automatically to meet the front-end camera. E.g., if the resolution of the front-end camera is 720p, then the encoding resolution of the main stream will adjust to 720p automatically.

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The resolution of 960 × 1080 (1080P Lite) is available when the 1080P Lite is enabled in the Record>Advanced Settings interface (refer to Chapter 5.12 Configuring 1080P Lite).

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Please refer to the Appendix-Specifications for the supported resolutions of different models.

Bitrate Type: Set the bitrate type to be Variable or Constant.

Video Quality: Set the video quality of recording, with 6 levels configurable.

The Stream Type, Resolution, Bitrate Type and Video Quality are not configurable for the Main Stream (Event) of the IP Camera.

Frame Rate: Set the frame rate of recording.

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For HQHI series DVR, when 3 MP signal input is connected, the frame rate of the main stream cannot exceed 15 fps.

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For HUHI series DVR, when 5 MP signal input is connected, the frame rate of the main stream cannot exceed 12 fps. When 4 MP signal input is connected, the frame rate of the main stream cannot exceed 15 fps.

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The minimum frame rate for main stream is 1 fps.

Max. Bitrate Mode: Set the mode to General or Custom.

Max Bitrate (Kbps): Select or customize the maximum bit rate for recording.

Max. Bitrate Range Recommended: A recommended max. bit rate range is provided for

reference.

Max. Average Bitrate (Kbps): Set the max. average bit rate which refers to the average amount of data transferred per unit of time.

Video Encoding:

You can configure H.264 or H.265 for the main stream (continuous) of IP and analog cameras.

When the connected IP camera does not support H.265, only H.264 can be seleted for the main stream (continuous).

Step 3 Check the checkbox of Enable H.264+ or Enable H.265+ to enable this function. Enabling it

helps to ensure the high video quality with a lowered bitrate.

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The analog and IP cameras support enabling H.264+/H.265+ if the video encoding is H.264/H.265 for the main stream.

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After enabling H.264+ or H.265+, the Bitrate Type, Video Quality, Max. Bitrate Mode, Max. Bitrate(Kbps) and Max. Bitrate Range Recommend are not configurable.

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If H.265+ is enabled, line crossing detection and region entrance detection are not supported.

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For the connnected IP camera, the H.264+ or H.265+ should be supported by the camera and added to the DVR with the HIKVISION protocol.

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You should reboot the device to activate the new settings after enabling the H.264+ or H.265+.

Step 4 Click More Settings to configure more parameters.

Figure 5-4 More Settings of Record Parameters

Pre-record: The time you set to record before the scheduled time or event. For example, when an alarm triggered the recording at 10:00, if you set the pre-record time as 5 seconds, the camera records it at 9:59:55. Post-record: The time you set to record after the event or the scheduled time. For example, when an alarm triggered the recording ends at 11:00, if you set the post-record time as 5 seconds, it records till 11:00:05. Expired Time: The time for keeping the record files in the HDDs, once exceeded, the files will be deleted. The files will be saved permanently if the value is set as 0. The actual keeping time for the files should be determined by the capacity of the HDDs. Redundant Record: Enabling redundant record means you save the record in the redundant HDD. See Chapter 5.8 Configuring Redundant Recording. Record Audio: Enable this feature to record the sound and disable it to record the video without sound. Video Stream: Main stream, Sub-stream and Dual-stream are selectable for recording. When you select sub-stream, you can record for a longer time with the same storage space.

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The Redundant Record option is only available when the HDD mode is Group.

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Redundant HDD is required for the redundant record function. For detailed information, see Chapter 14.3.2 Setting HDD Property.

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For network cameras, the parameters of Main Stream (Event) are not editable.

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Step 5 Click Apply to save the settings. Step 6 Optionally, you can click Copy to copy the settings to other analog channels if needed.

Figure 5-5 Copy Camera Settings

Step 7 Set encoding parameters for sub-stream.

1) Select the Sub-Stream tab.

Figure 5-6 Sub-Stream Encoding

2) Select a camera in the camera drop-down list.

3) Configure the parameters.

4) Click Apply to save the settings.

5) (Optional) If the parameters can also be used to other cameras, click Copy to copy the

settings to other channels.

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The resolution of sub-stream can be selected among WD1, 4CIF, and CIF.

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The minimum frame rate for the sub-stream is 1 fps.

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You can select the Video Encoding for the sub-stream of IP and analog cameras. For the analog cameras, H.264 and H.265 are selectable. For the IP cameras supporting H.265, you can select H.265 encoding mode.

5.2 Configuring Recording Schedule

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The DVR supports continuous, alarm, motion, motion | alarm, motion & alarm, and event triggered recording types.

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In this chapter, we take the record schedule procedure as an example, and the same procedure can be applied to configure schedule for recording.

Purpose

Set the record schedule, and then the camera will automatically start/stop recording according to the configured schedule.

Step 1 Go to Menu > Record > Schedule.

Figure 5-7 Record Schedule

Different recording types are marked in different color icons.

Continuous: scheduled recording.

Event: recording triggered by all event triggered alarm.

Motion: recording triggered by motion detection.

Alarm: recording triggered by alarm.

M/A: recording triggered by either motion detection or alarm.

M&A: recording triggered by motion detection and alarm.

Step 2 Choose the camera you want to configure in the Camera drop-down list. Step 3 Check the checkbox of Enable Schedule. Step 4 Configure the record schedule.

Edit the schedule

1) Click Edit.

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2) In the message box, you can choose the day to which you want to set schedule.

3) To schedule an all-day recording, check the checkbox after the All Day item.

Figure 5-8 Edit Schedule- All Day

4) To arrange other schedule, leave the All Day checkbox blank and set the Start/End time.

Figure 5-9 Edit Schedule- Set Time Period

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Up to 8 periods can be configured for each day. And the time periods cannot be overlapped with each other.

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To enable Event, Motion, Alarm, M | A (motion or alarm), and M & A (motion and alarm) triggered recording, you must configure the motion detection settings, alarm input settings or VCA settings as well. For detailed information, refer to Chapter 8.1, Chapter 8.7 and Chapter 9.

5) Repeat the above steps 1)-4) to schedule recording for other days in the week. If the

schedule can also be set to other days, click Copy.

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Figure 5-10 Copy Schedule to Other Days

The Holiday option is available when you enable holiday schedule in Holiday settings. See Chapter

5.7 Configuring Holiday Record.

6) Click OK to save setting and back to upper level menu.

Draw the schedule

1) Click on the color icon to select a record type in the event list on the right-side of the

interface.

Figure 5-11 Draw the Recording Schedule

2) Drag the mouse on the schedule.

3) Click on the other area except for the schedule table to finish and exit from the drawing.

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You can repeat step 4 to set schedule for other channels. If the settings can also be used to other channels, click Copy, and then choose the channel to which you want to copy to.

Step 5 Click Apply in the Record Schedule interface to save the settings.

5.3 Configuring Motion Detection Recording

Purpose

Follow the steps to set the motion detection parameters. In the live view mode, once a motion detection event takes place, the DVR can analyze it and do many actions to handle it. Enabling motion detection function can trigger certain channels to start recording, or trigger full screen monitoring, audio warning, notifying the surveillance center, sending email and so on.

Step 1 Go to Menu>Camera>Motion.

Figure 5-12 Motion Detection

Step 2 Configure Motion Detection:

1) Choose camera you want to configure.

2) Check the checkbox after Enable Motion Detection.

3) Drag and draw the area for motion detection by mouse. If you want to set the motion

detection for all the area shot by the camera, click Full Screen. To clear the motion detection area, click Clear.

Figure 5-13 Motion Detection- Mask

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4) Click , and the message box for channel information pops up.

Figure 5-14 Motion Detection Settings

5) Select the channels which you want the motion detection event to trigger recording.

6) Click Apply to save the settings.

7) Click OK to back to the upper level menu.

8) Exit the Motion Detection menu.

Step 3 Configure the schedule.

Please refer to the step 4 of Chapter 5.2 Configuring Recording Schedule, while you may choose Motion as the record type.

5.4 Configuring Alarm Triggered Recording and Capture

Purpose

Follow the procedure to configure alarm triggered recording or capture.

Step 1 Go to Menu > Configuration > Alarm > Alarm Input.

Figure 5-15 Alarm Settings- Alarm Input

Step 2 Select Alarm Input No. Step 3 Input Alarm Name. Step 4 Select N.O (normally open) or N.C (normally closed) for alarm type. Step 5 Check the checkbox of Enable to enable alarm.

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Figure 5-16 Enable Alarm

Step 6 Click the button after Settings to set the triggered channels, arming schedule, linkage

actions and PTZ linking. Refer to step 4 of Chapter 5.2 Configuring Recording Schedule for detailed operations.

Figure 5-17 Alarm Handling

Step 7 Click Apply to save the settings.

Repeat the steps from 1 to 8 to configure other alarm input parameters.

If the settings can also be applied to other alarm inputs, click Copy and choose the alarm input number.

Figure 5-18 Copy Alarm Input

5.5 Configuring Event Recording

Purpose

The event triggered recording can be configured through the menu. Then events include the motion detection, alarm and VCA events (face detection/face capture, line crossing detection,

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intrusion detection, region entrance detection, region exiting detection, loitering detection, people gathering detection, fast moving detection, parking detection, unattended baggage detection, object removal detection, audio loss exception detection, sudden change of sound intensity detection, and defocus detection).

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DS-7200HUHI series support line crossing detection and intrusion detection of all channels, and 2-ch sudden scene change detection. Channels with audio support audio exception detection.

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DS-7200HQHI series support 4-ch line crossing detection and intrusion detection. DS-7216HQHI series also support 1-ch sudden scene change detection. Channels with audio support audio exception detection.

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DS-7300HQHI-K series support 4-ch line crossing detection and intrusion detection, and 1-ch sudden scene change detection. Channels with audio support audio exception detection.

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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. You can only enable one function.

Step 1 Go to Menu > Camera > VCA.

Figure 5-19 VCA Settings

Step 2 Select a Camera. Step 3 Configure the detection rules for VCA events. For details, see the step 6 in Chapter 10.3 Line

Crossing Detection.

Step 4 Click the icon to configure the alarm linkage actions for the VCA events.

Select Trigger Channel tab and select one or more channels which will start to record when VCA alarm is triggered.

Step 5 Click Apply to save the settings.

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Figure 5-20 Set Triggered Camera of VCA Alarm

Step 6 Enter Record Schedule Settings interface (Menu> Record> Schedule>Record Schedule), and

then set Event as the record type. For details, see step 2 in Chapter 5.2 Configuring

Recording Schedule.

5.6 Configuring Manual Recording

Purpose

Follow the steps to set parameters for the manual recording. The manual recording is prior to the scheduled recording.

Step 1 Go to Menu > Manual > Record.

Figure 5-21 Manual Record

Step 2 Enable manual record.

Click the status icon before camera number to change it to .

Or click the status icon of Analog to enable manual record of all channels.

Step 3 Disable manual record.

Click the status icon to change it to .

Or click the status icon of Analog to disable manual record of all channels.

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After rebooting all the manual records enabled are canceled.

5.7 Configuring Holiday Recording

Purpose

Follow the steps to configure the record or capture schedule on holiday for that year. You may want to have different plan for recording on holiday.

Step 1 Go to Menu > Record > Holiday.

Step 2 Enable Edit Holiday schedule.

1) Click to enter the Edit interface.

Figure 5-23 Edit Holiday Settings

2) Check the checkbox of Enable.

Figure 5-22 Holiday Settings

3) Select Mode from the drop-down list.

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There are three different modes for the date format to configure holiday schedule. By Month, By Week, and By Date are selectable.

4) Set the start and end date.

5) Click Apply to save settings.

6) Click OK to exit the Edit interface.

Step 3 Configure the record schedule.

Please refer to the Chapter 5.2 Configuring Recording and Capture Schedule, while you may choose Holiday in the Schedule drop-down list, or you can draw the schedule on the timeline of Holiday.

Figure 5-24 Edit Schedule- Holiday

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Up to 8 periods can be configured for each day. And the time periods cannot be overlapped each other.

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In the time table of the channel, both holiday schedule and normal day schedule are displayed.

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Repeat the above step 4 to set Holiday schedule for other channels. If the holiday schedule can also be used to other channels, click Copy and choose the channel you want to apply the settings.

5.8 Configuring Redundant Recording

Purpose

Enabling redundant recording, which means saving the record files not only in the R/W HDD but also in the redundant HDD, will effectively enhance the data safety and reliability.

Before you start

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You must set the Storage mode in the HDD advanced settings to Group before you set the HDD property to Redundant. For detailed information, please refer to Chapter 13.3 Managing HDD Group. There should be at least another HDD which is in Read/Write status.

Step 1 Go to Menu > HDD.

Figure 5-25 HDD General

Step 2 Select the HDD and click to enter the Local HDD Settings interface.

1) Set the HDD property to Redundant.

Figure 5-26 HDD General-Editing

2) Click Apply to save the settings.

3) Click OK to back to the upper level menu.

Step 3 Go to Menu > Record > Parameters > Record.

1) Select Camera you want to configure.

2) Click More Settings button.

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Figure 5-27 More Settings

3) Check the checkbox of Redundant Record.

4) Click OK to save the settings.

5) If the encoding parameters can also be used to other channels, click Copy and choose the

channel you want to apply the settings.

5.9 Configuring HDD Group

Purpose

You can group the HDDs and save the record files in certain HDD group.

Step 1 Go to Menu > HDD > Advanced > Storage Mode.

Check whether the storage mode of the HDD is Group. If not, set it to Group. For detailed information, please refer to Chapter 13.3 Managing HDD Group.

Step 2 Select General in the left bar.

Click to enter editing interface.

Step 3 Configuring HDD group.

1) Choose a group number for the HDD group.

2) Click Apply to save your settings.

3) Click OK to back to the upper level menu. Step 4 Repeat the above steps to configure more HDD groups. Step 5 Choose the Channels which you want to save the record files in the HDD group.

1) Go to Menu > HDD > Advanced > Storage Mode.

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Figure 5-28 HDD Advanced

2) Choose Group number in the drop-down list of Record on HDD Group

3) Check the channels you want to save in this group.

4) Click Apply to save settings.

After you have configured the HDD groups, you can configure the recording settings following the procedure provided in Chapter 5.2-5.7.

5.10 Files Protection

Purpose

You can lock the recorded files or set the HDD property to Read-only to protect the record files from being overwritten.

Protect file by locking the record files

Step 1 Go to Menu > Export > Normal.

Figure 5-29 Export

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Step 2 Select the channels you want to investigate by checking the checkbox to . Step 3 Configure the record mode, record type, file type, start time and end time. Step 4 Click Search to show the results.

Figure 5-30 Export-Search Result

Step 5 Protect the record files.

1) Find the record files you want to protect, and then click the icon which will turn to ,

indicating that the file is locked.

The record files of which the recording is still not completed cannot be locked.

2) Click to change it to to unlock the file and the file is not protected.

Protect file by setting HDD property to Read-only

Before you start

To edit HDD property, you need to set the storage mode of the HDD to Group. See Chapter 13.3 Managing HDD Group.

Step 1 Go to Menu > HDD > General.

Figure 5-31 HDD General

Step 2 Click to edit the HDD you want to protect.

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Figure 5-32 HDD General- Editing

Step 3 Set the HDD to Read-only. Step 4 Click OK to save settings and back to the upper level menu.

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You cannot save any files in a Read-only HDD. If you want to save files in the HDD, change the property to R/W.

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If there is only one HDD and is set to Read-only, the DVR cannot record any files. Only live view mode is available.

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If you set the HDD to Read-only when the DVR is saving files in it, then the file will be saved in next R/W HDD. If there is only one HDD, the recording will be stopped.

5.11 One-Key Enabling and Disabling H.264+/H.265+ for Analog Cameras

Purpose

You can one-key enable or disable H.264+/H.265+ for the analog cameras.

Task 1: One-Key Enabling H.264+/H.265+ for All Analog Cameras

Step 1 Go to Menu > Record > Advanced.

Figure 5-33 Advanced Settings (for HUHI series DVR)

Figure 5-34 Advanced Settings (for HQHI series DVR)

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Step 2 Click Enable to enable H.264+/H.265+ for all the analog cameras and the following

attention box pops up.

Figure 5-35 Attention Box

Step 3 Click Yes to enable the function and reboot the device to have new settings taken effect.

Task 2: One-Key Disabling H.264+/H.265+ for All Analog Cameras

Step 1 Go to Menu > Record > Advanced. Step 2 Click Disable to disable H.264+ for all the analog cameras and the following attention box

pops up.

Figure 5-36 Attention Box

Step 3 Click Yes to enable the function and reboot the device to have new settings taken effect.

5.12 Configuring 1080P Lite

Purpose

When the 1080P Lite Mode is enabled, the encoding resolution at 1080P Lite (real-time) is supported. If not, up to 1080P (non-real-time) is supported.

This chapter is appplicable to HQHI series DVR.

Task 1: Enabling the 1080P Lite Mode

Step 1 Go to Menu > Record > Advanced.

Figure 5-37 Advanced Interface

Step 2 Check the checkbox of 1080P Lite Mode and click Apply to pop up the attention box. After

enabling 1080p lite mode, the 3 MP signal is not accessible to analog channel.

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Figure 5-38 Attention

Step 3 Click Yes to reboot the device to have new settings taken effect.

Task 2: Disabling the 1080P Lite Mode

Step 1 Go to Menu > Record > Advanced. Step 2 Uncheck the checkbox of 1080P Lite Mode and click Apply. The following attention box

pops up.

Figure 5-39 Attention

Step 3 Click Yes to reboot the device to activate the new settings or No to restore the old settings.

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Chapter 6 Playback

6.1 Playing Back Record Files

6.1.1 Instant Playback

Purpose

Play back the recorded video files of a specific channel in the live view mode. Channel switch is

supported.

Instant playback by channel

Choose a channel in live view mode and click the button in the quick setting toolbar.

In the instant playback mode, only record files recorded during the last five minutes on this channel will be played back.

Figure 6-1 Instant Playback Interface

6.1.2 Playing Back by Normal Search

Playback by Channel

Enter the Playback interface.

Right click a channel in live view mode and select Playback from the menu, as shown in the following figure:

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Figure 6-2 Right-click Menu under Live View

Playback by Time

Purpose

Play back video files recorded in specified time duration. Multi-channel simultaneous playback and channel switch are supported.

Step 1 Go to Menu > Playback. Step 2 Check the checkbox of channel(s) in the channel list and then double-click to select a date

on the calendar.

Figure 6-3 Playback Calendar

If there are record files for that camera in that day, in the calendar, the icon for that day is displayed as . Otherwise it is displayed as .

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