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DS-8000 Series Net DVR

User Manual

V2.1

Thank you for purchasing our Embedded Net DVR. This manual is applicable to DS-8000 series

Net DVRs. Please go through this User Manual before operating so as to use the DVR in the

correct and safe way.

The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.

Index

Chapter1 Product Introduction .................................................................................................. 8

1.1 Summary ...................................................................................................................... 8

1.2 Model Description ........................................................................................................ 8

1.3 Features ........................................................................................................................ 9

1.4 T ypical Application .................................................................................................... 11

Chapter2 Installation ............................................................................................................... 12

2.1 Check DVR and its Accessories ................................................................................. 12

2.2 HDD Installation ........................................................................................................ 12

2.3 DS-8000HCI-S Rear Panel Connection ..................................................................... 17

2.4 DS-8000HDI-S Rear Panel Connection ..................................................................... 19

2.5 DS-8000HFI-S Rear Panel Connection ...................................................................... 20

2.6 DS-8000HSI-S Rear Panel Connection ...................................................................... 22

2.7 DS-8000HTI-S Rear Panel Connection ..................................................................... 24

2.8 DS-8000AH(F)(L)I-S Series Rear Panel Connection ................................................ 26

2.9 External Alarm In/Out Connection ............................................................................ 28

2.10 Power On.................................................................................................................... 30

Chapter3 Operational Instructions .......................................................................................... 31

3.1 DVR Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 31

3.2 IR control ................................................................................................................... 37

3.3 OSD Menu Description .............................................................................................. 39

3.3.1 Main Menu Items ............................................................................................... 39

3.3.2 Navigating Menus in DS-8000 series DVR ....................................................... 40

3.3.3 Menu Operation ................................................................................................. 43

3.4 Character Input ........................................................................................................... 45

Chapter4 Basic Operation Guide ............................................................................................ 46

4.1 Power on .................................................................................................................... 46

4.2 Live V iew ................................................................................................................... 47

4.3 Login .......................................................................................................................... 50

4.4 PTZ Control ............................................................................................................... 51

4.5 Manual Record ........................................................................................................... 53

4.6 Playback ..................................................................................................................... 55

4.7 Backup Recorded Files .............................................................................................. 60

4.8 Powering Down the DVR .......................................................................................... 65

Chapter5 Main and Spot Output ............................................................................................. 67

5.1 Main and Spot Output ................................................................................................ 67

5.2 Main and Spot Output Live View ............................................................................... 68

5.3 Main and Spot Output Playback ................................................................................. 70

5.4 Main and Spot Output to Control PTZ ....................................................................... 70

Chapter6 Advanced Operation Guide ..................................................................................... 72

6.1 User Management ...................................................................................................... 73

6.1.1 Add Users .......................................................................................................... 74

6.1.2 Delete User ........................................................................................................ 75

6.1.3 Password Modification ...................................................................................... 76

6.1.4 User Rights ........................................................................................................ 77

6.2 Device ID ................................................................................................................... 79

6.3 Video Standard and VGA Setup ................................................................................ 80

6.4 Date and Time Setup .................................................................................................. 81

6.4.1 Daylight Saving Time Setup .............................................................................. 83

6.5 Image Setup ................................................................................................................ 84

6.5.1 Camera Name Setup .......................................................................................... 84

6.5.2 Video Parameter Setup ....................................................................................... 85

6.6 Mask Area Setup (Privacy Mask) ............................................................................... 87

6.7 V iew Tampering Alarm .............................................................................................. 89

6.8 V ideo Loss Alarm ....................................................................................................... 91

6.9 Motion Detection Alarm ............................................................................................ 92

6.10 Live V iew Setup ......................................................................................................... 96

6.11 Recording Setup ......................................................................................................... 97

6.12 Alarm I/O Setup ....................................................................................................... 102

6.13 Network Setup .......................................................................................................... 105

6.13.1 Network Settings ........................................................................................... 106

6.13.2 DHCP Function ........................................................................................... 108

6.13.3 PPPoE Function ........................................................................................... 109

6.13.4 IP Server Solution for DHCP ....................................................................... 110

6.14 PTZ Setup ................................................................................................................ 111

6.14.1 PTZ Connection ........................................................................................... 111

6.14.2 PTZ Settings ................................................................................................ 111

6.14.3 PTZ Control ................................................................................................. 113

6.14.4 Preset Setup ................................................................................................. 113

6.14.5 Sequence Setup ............................................................................................ 115

6.14.6 Cruise (Pattern) Setup: ................................................................................. 116

6.15 RS232 Setup ............................................................................................................. 117

6.15.1 Console Mode .............................................................................................. 117

6.15.2 Transparent Channel Mode .......................................................................... 117

6.15.3 PPP Mode .................................................................................................... 117

6.16 Exceptions Setup ...................................................................................................... 122

Chapter7 Utilities .................................................................................................................. 124

7.1 Restore Parameters ................................................................................................... 125

7.2 Hard Disk Management ........................................................................................... 125

7.3 Clear Alarm Out ....................................................................................................... 126

7.4 Reboot ...................................................................................................................... 126

7.5 Power Off ................................................................................................................. 126

7.6 View Log .................................................................................................................. 126

7.7 System Information .................................................................................................. 129

Chapter8 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................ 130

8.1 Upgrade from USB Flash ......................................................................................... 130

8.2 Upgrade from CD ..................................................................................................... 130

8.3 Upgrade from FTP Server ........................................................................................ 131

8.3.1 FTP Server Setup ............................................................................................. 131

8.3.2 Use DVR FTP Upgrade Function .................................................................... 133

8.3.3 Use RS-232 Serial Command .......................................................................... 133

8.4 Use Client Software to Upgrade ............................................................................... 136

Appendix A Mouse Control Function ....................................................................................... 137

Appendix B HDD Capacity Calculation ................................................................................... 139

Appendix C DVR Connector Definition ................................................................................... 140

Appendix D Specifications ........................................................................................................ 146

Appendix E Quick Search ......................................................................................................... 155

Appendix F Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 157

Appendix G Product Service ..................................................................................................... 159

Appendix H Customer Information Card .................................................................................. 160

Safety Precautions

Caution:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, please do not remove the cover.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside, please contact us directly for repairing.

Important Safeguards:

1. Go through these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's

instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug

has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a

third grounding prong. The wide bl a de or third prong is provided for your safety. If the

provided plug does not fit into the outlet, consult an electr ician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use of a cart, stand, or table is typical for temporary installations to test and demonstrate

products. Use extreme caution to ensure that the product is not subjected to shock or vibration.

When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury

from tip-over. Permanent installation requires a solid mounting surface for equipment with no

movement or vibration.

13. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus

has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been

spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Moving - Disconnect the power before moving the unit. The unit should be moved with care.

Even moderate force or shock may result in dam age to the unit and the hard disk drives.

16. Power Sources - This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated

on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply you plan to use, co ns ul t

your appliance dealer or local power company.

17. Overloading - Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or

electric shock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this unit through openings, as

they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or

electric shock. Never spill liqui d of any kind on the unit.

19. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has

used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the

original part. Unauthorize d subs titutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

20. Coax Grounding - If an outside cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the cable system

is grounded. U.S.A. models only--Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA

No.70-1981, get information from professional electrician to proper gr ou nding of the mount

and supporting structure, grounding of the coax to a discharge unit, size of grounding

conductors, location of discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements

for the grounding electrode.

21. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or

moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be p lace d on th is a pparatus.

22. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or

equivalent type. Dispose of the replaced battery in an environmentally friendly way.

Cleaning:

You can clean the unit with a moist lint-free cloth or chamois leather cloth.

Warning:

This device is intended for use in public areas only. Surreptitious recording of oral

communications may be prohibite d by local law.

Unpacking:

Check the package for visible damage. If any items appear to have been damaged in shipment,

notify the shipping company. Unpack carefully. This is electronic equipment and should be

handled with care to prevent damage to the unit. Do not attempt to use the unit if any components

are damaged. If any items are missing, notify the dealer.

The shipping carton is the safest container in which to transport the unit. Save it and all

packing materials for future use. If the unit must be returned, use the original packing materials.

Packaging contents:

The package should contain the following items:

1. Digital Video Recor der

2. Accessories box

Chapter1 Product Introduction

1.1 Summary

DS-8000 series Network Digital video Recorder is an excellent digital surveillance product adopts

embedded MCU (Microprocessor Control Unit) and an embedded Real-Time Operating System

(RTOS), along with the most advanced technology in the Information technology Industry such as

video and audio encoding/decoding, hard disk recording and TCP/IP transmission. The firmware

is burned into the flash, making it more stable and reliable than software programs running from a

standard disk drive.

DS-8000 series combines the advantages of Digital Video Recorder (DVR) and Digital Video

Server (DVS). It is widely applied as a stand-alone unit or a part of a powerful surveillance

system.

1.2 Model Description

Note: This model name includes all the DS-8000 series, a real model name is just part of it.

1.3 Features

Compression:

• Support up to 16 video channels (NTSC/PAL). Each channel is independent with H.264

hardware compression.

• Support both variable bit rate and frame rate

• Support up to 16 channels audio input channels. Each channel is independent with

OggVorbis at a bit rate of 16Kbps

• Compressed video and audio are synchronous. Either composited stream (video and

audio) or video-only can be selected.

• Support 4CIF, DCIF, 2 CIF, CIF and QCIF resolution.

• Support multi-area motion detection

• Support OSD and changeable OSD position

Local functions:

Recording:

• Support multiple recording types, including schedule recording, manual recording,

motion detection recording, alarm recording, motion & alarm and motion | alarm

recording, etc.

• Support up to 8 HDDs. Each HDD can support 2000GB maximum.

• Support FAT32 file system

• Support NAS Recording.

• Support Event Recording Para. Setup.

• Support HDD S.M.A.R.T technology

• Support continuous (overwrite) and linear (stop when full) record modes

• Support backup recorded files and video/audio clips with USB memory stick (thumb

drive), USB HDD, USB CD-R/W, USB DVD-R/W SATA HDD or SATA

CD/DVD-R/W.

Preview and playback:

• Support BNC analog monitor and VGA output for main output

• Support spot video and spot audio output (except DS-8004HCI-S, DS-8000HSI-S Series

and DS-8000AH(F)(L)I-S Series)

• Support user-defined preview layout

• Support Privacy Mask

• Support view tampering alert.

• Support video signal loss alert.

• Support 2-ch synchronous playback (except DS-8008HCI-S, DS-8016HCI-S &

DS-8000HSI-S series).

• Support play forward, backward, pause, frame-by-frame, etc

• Support play back by files or by time/date

• Displays local record status

PTZ:

• Support multiple PTZ protocols

• Support preset, sequence and cruise

Alarms:

• Support exception alarm, motion detection alarm, external alarm, etc

Miscellaneous:

• Support IR Remote control

• Support RS-485 keyboard (except DS-8000AH(F)(L)I-S Series)

• Support multi-level user management

• Support Mouse Operation Menu.

• Support multiple upgrade modes, including FTP, USB and CD.

Network:

• Support Advanced Network Function: NTP, DDNS and E-mail.

• Support TCP, UDP, RTP, Multicast for network viewing

• Support PPPoE

• Support remote parameters setup

• Alarm information can be sent to remote center

• Network control PTZ

• Network video/audio recording

• Network download and playback recorded files from the DVR

• Remote upgrading DVR firmware

• RS-232 supports transparent channel function so that the remote PC can control serial

devices through DVR.

• Support voice talking (except DS-8000HSI-S Series)

• Support IE preview and configuration

• Support SADP protocol that enables modification of IP address, mask and port via

SADP Client.

• Support remote log query.

Development support:

• Provide network SDK (Software Development Kit)

• Provide client demo source code

1.4 T ypical Application

Take DS-8000HFI-S for example.

Chapter2 Installation

2.1 Check DVR and its Accessories

Please follow the packing list in the packing box and care fully check the contents of the shipping container.

2.2 HDD Installation

Caution:

A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.

When working with electrostatic sensitive devices such as a hard disk or the DVR unit, make sure

If any of the items is missing, please contact your dealer.

you use a static-free workstation. Any electrostatic energy coming in contact with the hard disk or

DVR main board can damage it permanently.

The DVR is without HDD when leaving factory. Based on the record schedule, you can calculate the total capacity you need (refer to Appendix A). Please ask the specialist to disassembly the DVR and install HDD.

Installing the hard disks must be performed by qualified personnel. Unauthorized installation of

hard disks may result in permanent dam age of the disk and the rec or d er , and is performed at your

own risk.

Installing SATA HDD

1. Before installation of the HDD, switch the recorder off and unplug the power cable.

2. Place the recorder on a flat table, and make sure you take proper ESD precautions. Wear an

ESD bracelet at all times. A Philips screwdriver is required to disassemble and reassemble the

unit.

3. Remove the metal top cover by removing two screws from the rear of the cover, slide the cover

towards the rear and lift it from the unit.

4. Remove the metal hard drive brackets (remove one screw from the top of the mounting plate, lift

the rear of the plate and slide backwards). To remove the bottom plate, remove the mounting

screws that are inserted from the outside of the uni t (one on each side). Make sure that the hard

disk bracket does not come into contact with the PCB, as this could cause damage.

5. Place the hard disks you wish to install on the flat table with the mounting side facing up.

6. Place the metal hard disk bracket on top of the hard disks, and fasten eac h har d disk with 4

screws to the bracket.

7. Reinstall the bracket and then connect the power and data cables to the HDD and main board.

8. Check all connections, and reinstall the metal cover on the DVR.

9. Connect the power cable and power on the DVR.

10. Press [MENU] key to enter DVR main menu. Go to the "Utilities" menu and choose "Hard

disk" to format the hard disks. Check that all installed disks are detected by the DVR (shown in

the menu). Choose "Format" and select "All" to format all hard disks. When all drives are

formatted a confirmation message will be shown on the screen. Ensure that all installed disks have

the status "OK".

Hard drive installation is completed.

2.3 DS-8000HCI-S Rear Panel Connection

t is off. The

DS-8004HCI-S Rear Panel:

Index Physical Interface Description

Video input

Audio input Main video output

Main audio output Line in

USB interface

VGA interface

Keyboard interface

RS-232

Network Interface

SW1

Standard BNC

Connect CCTV monitor, output video and menu

Local audio output

Audio line input for voice talk USB memory disk, USB HDD, USB CD/DVD or USB

mouse VGA display One is for DS-1000KI keyboard, and the other is for DVR

cascade. Using Pin3 and Pin4 Connect RS-232 devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin definition Connect network devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin definition RS-485 terminal resistor switch. Defaul resistor is 120Ω

RS-485 Alarm input Relay output GND AC Input E-SATA

PTZ connection. Using T+/T- to connect PT Z

4 sensor alarm in

2 relay outputs

Ground

100~240VAC

Optional. Extend 1st internal SATA to E-SATA.

DS-8008HCI-S, DS-8016HCI-S Rear Panel:

ff. The

Index Physical Interface Description

Video input

Audio Input Spot video output

Spot audio output Main video output

Main audio output

Line in

VGA interface

RS-232

Network interface

USB Interface

E-SATA

Standard BNC Standard BNC Spot monitor for live video and playback Spot monitor for live audio and playback Main monitor for live video playback and menu Main monitor for live audio and playback Line input for audio VGA display

Connect RS-232 devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin definition Connect network devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin definition USB flash memory, USB HDD, USB CD/DVD or USB mouse

Optional. Extend 1st internal SATA to E-SATA.

SW1

RS-485

Keyboard interface Alarm input

RS-485 terminal resistor switch. Default is o

resistor is 120Ω

PTZ connection. Using T+/T- to connect PTZ. Using D+/D- for keyboard and DVR cascade connection. 16 sensor alarm in

Relay output

4 relay outputs 11 12

GND AC input

Ground

100~240VAC

2.4 DS-8000HDI-S Rear Panel Connection

DS-8004HDI-S, DS-8008HDI-S, DS-8016HDI-S Rear Panel:

Index Physical Interface Description

Video input

Audio Input Spot video output

Spot audio output Main video output

Main audio output

Standard BNC

Spot monitor for live video and playback

Spot monitor for live audio and playback

Main monitor for live video playback and menu

Main monitor for live audio and playback

232 devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin

Connect network devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin

485 terminal resistor switch. Default is off. The

LINE IN

AAUX

VAUX

VGA

RS-232 UTP

706060

60604040

4040

230

7070

4 5 6

KEYBOARD

VOUT

AOUT

3 4 G G

2 G G G

1 G

1 2 ON

↓

SW1

2 3 41

VIN

AIN

RS-485

T+ T- R+R-

OUT

ALARM

ESATA

Line in

Line input for audio

11 12

VGA interface

RS-232

Network interface

USB Interface

E-SATA

SW1

RS-485 Keyboard interface Alarm input Relay output GND AC input

VGA display

Connect RS-

definition

USB flash memory, USB HDD, USB CD/DVD or USB

mouse

Optional. Extend 1st internal SATA to E-SATA.

RS-

resistor is 120Ω

PTZ connection. Using T+/T- to connect PTZ.

Using D+/D- for keyboard and DVR cascade connection.

16 sensor alarm in

4 relay outputs

Ground

100~240VAC

2.5 DS-8000HFI-S Rear Panel Connection

DS-8004HFI-S Rear Panel:

Index Physical Interface Description

Video input

Audio input Main video output

Main audio output

Standard BNC

Main monitor for live video, playback a nd menu.

Local audio output

Spot video output

Spot monitor for Live video and playback

Spot audio output

Connect network devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin

ult is off. The

Spot monitor for live audio and playback

Line in

USB interface

VGA interface

Keyboard interface

RS-232

Network interface

SW1

RS-485

Alarm input Alarm output

GND

Line input for audio

USB flash memory, USB HDD, USB CD/DVD or USB

mouse

VGA display

One is for DS-1000KI keyboard, and the other is for DVR

cascade. Using Pin3 and Pin4

Connect RS-232 devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin

definition

definition.

RS-485 terminal resistor switch. Defa

resistor is 120Ω.

PTZ connection. Using T+ T- to connect PTZ

4 sensor alarm in

2 relay outputs

Ground terminal

8 9

AC input E-SATA

100~240VAC

Optional. Extend 1st internal SATA to E-SATA.

DS-8008HFI-S, DS8016HFI-S Rear Panel:

Index Physical Interface Description

Video input

Standard BNC

Audio input

485 terminal resistor switch. Default is off. The

LINE IN

AAUX

VAUX

VGA

RS-232 UTP

70706060606040404040

230

7070

KEYBOARD

VOUT

AOUT

2 3 4 G G

2 G G G

1 G

1 2

SW1

2 3 41

VIN

RS-485

T+T- R+R-

OUT

ALARM

ESATA

↓

LOOP

5 6

7 8

Standard BNC

Spot video output

Spot audio output Main video output

Main audio output

Line in

VGA interface

RS-232

Network interface

USB interface

E-SATA

SW1

RS-485

Spot monitor for live video and playback

Spot monitor for live audio and playback

Main monitor for live video, playback and menu

Main monitor for live audio and playback

Line input for audio

VGA display

Connect RS-232 devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin

definition

Connect network devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin

definition

USB memory disk, USB HDD, USB CD-R/W, USB DVD

or USB mouse

Optional. Extend 1st internal SATA to E-SATA.

RS-

resistor is 120Ω

PTZ connection. Using T+/T- to connect PT Z

Keyboard Interface

Using D+/D- for keyboard and DVR cascade connection 10

16 sensor alarm in

4 relay outputs

Ground

100~240VAC

11 12

Alarm input Relay output GND AC Input

2.6 DS-8000HSI-S Rear Panel Connection

DS-8004HSI-S rear panel

Index

Main video

lash memory, USB HDD, USB CD/DVD writer, or USB

1 2 ON

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

VIN

LOOP

OUT

VOUT

AOUT

AUX

VOUT

AOUT

LINE IN

SW1

VGA

RS-232ETHERNET

G G D+ D-

RS-485 KB IN

OUT

1 G 2 3 G 4 GG0 G

ALARM

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 1314 1516

T+T- R+

G G

706060

60604040

4040

230

7070

ESATA

3 4

Physical Interface

Description

Video Input

Video Loop out

Output

USB Interface

VGA interface Keyboard

interface

RS-232 Ethernet SW1 RS-485

Alarm input Alarm output

Standard BNC.

Connect CCTV monitor, output video and menu.

USB f mouse

VGA display. One is for DS-1000KI keyboard, and the other is for DVR cascade.

Using Pin3 and Pin4. Connect RS-232 devices.

Connect network devices.

RS-485 terminal resistor switch. Default is off. The resistor is 120 Ω.

PTZ connection. Using T+ T- to connect PTZ.

4 sensor alarm in.

2 replay output.

GND AC input E-SATA

Ground terminal

100~240VAC

Optional. Extend 1st internal SATA to E-SATA.

DS-8008HSI-S DS-8016HSI-S rear panel

232 devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin

Connect network devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin

485 terminal resistor switch. Default is off. The

Index Physical Interface Description

Video Input

Video loop out Aux audio Output

Main video output

VGA Interface

RS-232

Ethernet

E-SATA

SW1

RS-485 Keyboard Interface

External Alarm Input

Standard BNC.

Spot monitor for audio preview and playback.

Main monitor for video and menu.

VGA display.

Connect RS-

definition.

Optional. Extend 1st internal SATA to E-SATA.

RS-

resistor is 120Ohm.

PTZ connection. Using T+/T- to connect PTZ.

Using D+/D- for keyboard and DVR cascade connection.

16 sensor alarm in.

Relay Output

GND

10 11

AC Input USB

2.7 DS-8000HTI-S Rear Panel Connection

DS-8004HTI-S, DS-8008HTI-S, DS-8016HTI-S Rear Panel:

4 replay output.

Ground

100~240VAC

USB interface is on the front panel

232 devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin

onnect network devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin

Index Physical Interface Description

Video input

Audio Input Spot video output

Spot audio output Main video output

Main audio output

Line in

VGA interface

RS-232

Network interface

USB Interface

E-SATA

Standard BNC

Spot monitor for live video and playback

Spot monitor for live audio and playback

Main monitor for live video playback and menu

Main monitor for live audio and playback

Line input for audio

VGA display

Connect RS-

definition

USB flash memory, USB HDD, USB CD/DVD or USB

mouse

Optional. Extend 1st internal SATA to E-SATA.

485 terminal resistor switch. Default is off. The

SW1

RS-

resistor is 120Ω

RS-485 Keyboard interface

Alarm input Relay output

11 12

GND AC input

PTZ connection. Using T+/T- to connect PTZ.

Using D+/D- for keyboard and DVR cascade connection.

16 sensor alarm in

4 relay outputs

Ground

100~240VAC

2.8 DS-8000AH(F)(L)I-S Series Rear Panel Connection

Take DS-8004AH(F)(L)-S Rear Panel for example:

Index Physical Interface Description

mIn1 provides DC +12V/1A for sensor; Pin2

Power Adapter

Power Output

External Alarm In

Alarm Output

VOUT

VIN

AIN

ATX Standard. 220V or 110V option.

DC Output +12V/1A for camera.

Pin1 of Alar

is GND; Pin3 is used to connect approaching sensor.

AlarmIn2, In3, In4 and In5 are switch trip.

Out1: Pin1 provides DC +12V/1A output; Pin2 is GND.

Out2: Relay output (switch trip).

Local video output, BNC interface.

4 video input, BNC interface.

4 audio input, BNC interface. The 4

audio input is also

used as Line in for voice talk.

AOUT

12 13

USB Interface

VGA Interface

UTP Network Interface

Line In RS-485

RS-232

Output for Backup

Audio output, BNC interface

Connecting USB memory disk, USB HDD, USB CD-R/W

Connecting VGA display.

Connecting network devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin

definition.

Use 4th audio input instead.

PTZ connection. Refer to Appendix B for pin definition.

Connecting RS-232 devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin

definition.

Connecting analog recording device for backup.

2.9 External Alarm In/Out Connection

1~8: Alarm input, support normal

Alarm input description:

Alarm input port (dry contact): G (GND): Connect the GND of sensor.

open/normal close.

0: Reserved.

Alarm output: 1G~4G: 4 relay output.

The alarm input is switch signal，if the alarm input is not switch signal, such as voltage signal, then please follow the connection method below.

Alarm output connection:

Connect with DC device

Connect with AC device.

Please pay attention to the different application of JP4 in these applications. If the interface is connected with DV load, JP4 can be used in these two methods safely, and suggest that this should be used within the limit of 12V/1A. if the interface is connect with AC load, then JP4 should be cut off, unplug the short circuit object. Please use external relay for safety. (as shown in the figure)

There are 4 short circuit objects in the mother board, every alarm output interface correspond one of them, and they are JP4, JP5, JP6 and J P7. It is short ci rcui ted after th e DVR is produ ced, so these short circuit objects should be unplugged when AC load is connected.

Attention! If the alarm output interface is used for control the AC circuit, short circuit objects on mother should be unplugged, and external relay is needed to make sure the safety of device, and prevent electric shock.

Cable connection

Device supplies the curved needle plug for signal cable connection, here is the process：

1. Unplug the green Curved needle plug in the ALARM IN and ALARM OUT interface;

2. Un-fasten the screws in the curved needle plug, then put the signal cable into little metal

box and then fasten the screws.

3. Connect these curved needle plugs with the interface.

2.10 Power On

Note: Complete all cable connections before powering on the DVR.

1. Switch on all connected equipment.

2. Connect the power cable to the unit.

3. Switch on the power supply power switch.

Chapter3 Operational Instructions

tus. Green means recording; Red

Device switch with power indicator lamp. Green means

; Red means DVR is powered off; No

Input number, lower case, upper case character and

[MENU] for 5 seconds to cancel

3.1 DVR Front Panel

1. T ake DS-8000HFI-S for example:

  

   

Index Type Name Description

1 IR receiver 2 Camera

indicator Lamps

3 POWER POWER

4 Status

Lamps

5 Input keys Numeric

Function

1 - 16 Show 1-16 camera sta

means network transmission; Orange means recording and network transmission.

DVR is operating

light means no power is supplied. READY DVR is ready STATUS Green means you can use IR remote control ALARM Red means there is alarm Modem Green means there is a modem connection. HDD Flickering red means reading or writing HDD LINK Green means there is a network connection Tx/Rx Flickering green means data is being transmitted

Keys

F1 [LIGHT] in PTZ control F2 [AUX] in PTZ control MENU 1. Enter Menu (from live mode)

ESC Cancel and return to previous menu

symbols

2. Wiper control in PTZ mode

3. Press and hold

key-down tone

(number, lower case, upper

keys PLAY 1. Local playback

2. [AUTO] in PTZ control

REC 1. Manual record

2. Preset in PTZ mode

EDIT 1. In edit state, delete the current cursor character

2. [IRIS+] in PTZ mode

3. Select  or × to enable or disable

PTZ 1. Enter PTZ control mode

2. [IRIS-] in PTZ mode

A 1. Input character select

2. [FOCUS+] in PTZ mode

3. Display or hide the channel status bar (in live mode)

PREV 1. Multi screen selection

2. Switch menu mode into live view

3. [FOCUS-] in PTZ mode

INFO [ZOOM+] in PTZ mode Main/Aux 1. Switch main/spot video output control mode

2. [ZOOM-] in PTZ mode

7 Control

Keys

Direction Keys

Composed of [] , [], [] and []

1. Menu mode, use direction keys to select, press [Enter]

or [Edit] key for edit

2. PTZ direction control

3. Playback speed control

ENTER 1. Menu confirmation;

2. Select  or × to enable or disable;

3. Pause playback.

case and symbol)

2. DS-8000AHI-S Front Panel

network transmission; Orange means recording and network

Index Type Name Description

1 Status

Lamps

READY STATUS ALARM MODEM HDD LINK Tx/Rx CH1

DVR is ready. Green means you can use IR remote control. Red means there is alarm. Green means modem connection and dial-up successful. Twinkle in red means reading or writing HDD. Green means network is OK. Twinkle in green means data is being transmitted Channel1 working status. Green means recording; Red means

CH2

transmission. Channel2 working status. Green means recording; Red means

CH3

transmission. Channel3 working status. Green means recording; Red means

CH4

transmission. Channel4 working status. Green means recording; Red means

transmission.

2 POWER POWER Device switch with power indicator lamp. Green means DVR

3 Function

Press [MENU] for more than 5 seconds to cancel button

Input switch (number, lower case, upper case and

Keys

VOIP INFO ESC EDIT

4 Shortcut

Keys

PLAY

REC

PTZ

5 Control

Keys

6 Control

Direction Keys

ENTER 4. Menu confirmation;

Keys

7 Input Keys Numeric

Keys

is working; Red means DVR is powered off; No light means no power is supplied.

3. Switch preview mode into menu;

4. Brush control short key【WIPER】.

beep sound.

【ZOOM-】in PTZ control. 【ZOOM+】in PTZ control.

Cancel and back to parent menu.

4. In edit state, delete the current cursor character;

5. 【IRIS+】in PTZ control;

6. Select  or × to enable or disable.

3. Local playback;

4. 【AUTO】in PTZ control.

3. Manual record;

4. 【SHOT】in PTZ control (adjust preset).

6. Enter into PTZ control mode;

7. 【IRIS-】in PTZ control.

4. Multi screen preview switch;

5. Switch menu mode into preview;

6. 【FOCUS-】in PTZ control.

symbol);

5. 【FOCUS+】in PTZ control;

6. In preview mode, display or hide the channel status bar. Composed of 【】,【】,【】 and 【】.

4. Menu mode, use【】/【】 to select,【】/【】 to

edit;

5. PTZ direction control;

6. Playback speed control.

5. Select  or × to enable or disable;

6. Pause playback. Input number, lower cas e, u pper case character and symbols.

3. DS-8000AHLI/AHFLI-S Front Panel

The lamp is on means you can use compound keys as numeric keys to input numeral or English characters. The lamp is off means the compound keys can be used as

n means recording; Red

means network transmission; Orange means recording and

Channel2 working status. Green means recording; Red means network transmission; Orange means recording and

Index Type Name Description

1 Status

Lamps

POWER

READY STATUS ALARM MODEM HDD LINK Tx/Rx

Power indicator lamp. Green means DVR is working; Red means DVR is powered off. No light means no power is supplied. DVR is ready. Green means you can use IR remote control. Red means there is alarm. Green means modem connection and dial-up successful. Twinkle in red means reading or writing HDD. Green means network is OK. Twinkle in green means data is being transmitted

NUMLOCK

CH1

function keys. You can use【SHIFT】key to switch. Channel1 working status. Gree

CH2

network transmission.

CH3

een means recording; Red

means network transmission; Orange means recording and

Channel4 working status. Green means recording; Red means network transmission; Orange means recording and

Channel3 working status. Gr

network transmission.

CH4

network transmission.

2 Control

Keys

Direction Keys

ENTER

Composed of 【】,【】,【】 and 【】.

1. Menu mode, use【】/【】 to select,【】/【】

to edit;

2. PTZ direction control;

3. Playback speed control.

1. Menu confirmation;

2. Select  or × to enable or disable;

3. Pause playback.

3 POWER POWER Power switch. 4 Switch

Key

5 Compound

Keys

SHIFT Switch between function keys and numeric keys. The lamp

of NUMLOCK will display the status. MENU/1 VOIP/2 INFO/3 ESC/4 EDIT/5 PLAY/6 REC/7 PAN/8 PREV/9 A/0

Composite of【MENU】and【1】.

Composite of【VOIP】,【2】and【ABC】.

Composite of【INFO】,【3】and【DEF】.

Composite of【ESC】,【4】and【GHI】.

Composite of【EDIT】,【5】and【JKL】.

Composite of【PLAY】,【6】and【MNO】.

Composite of【REC】,【7】and【PQRS】.

Composite of【PAN】,【8】and【TUV】.

Composite of【PREV】,【9】and【WXYZ】.

Composite of【A】and【0】.

6 LCD Display For local display.

3.2 IR control

Index Name Description

1 POWER Power DVR on/off 2 DEV Enable/Disable IR remote control 3 Numeric Keys Same as numeric keys on front panel 4 EDIT Same as [EDIT] key on front panel 5 A Same as [A] key on front panel 6 REC Same as [REC] key on front panel 7 PLAY Same as [PLAY] key on front panel 8 INFO Same as [INFO] key on front panel

9 VOIP

10 MENU Same as [MENU] key on front panel. 11 PREV Same as [PREV] key on front panel.

Direction Keys ENTER

Same as [Main/Aux] key on front panel.

Same as direction keys and enter key on front panel

13 PTZ Same [PTZ] key on front panel

14 ESC Same as [ESC] key on front panel 15 Reserved Reserved for future use 16 F1 Same as [F1] key on front panel 17 Lens control IRIS, FOCUS ZOOM for lens control 18 F2 Same as [F2] key on front panel

Loading the batteries into the IR controller:

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Insert the battery. Ensure that the poles (+ and -) are correctly positioned.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Enable the IR Remote Controller:

1. Press the [DEV] key, input the DVR device ID (default is “88”. It can be changed in the

“Display” menu) and then press the [ENTER] key.

2. The “STATUS” lamp on the DVR front panel will turn green, in dicating that you can use

IR controller to operate the DVR.

Disable the IR controller:

1. When IR controller status lamp is on, press the [DEV] key.

2. The “STATUS” lamp on the DVR will turn off. The IR controller won’t control the DVR.

Turn off the DVR:

1. When IR controller status is on, press the [POWER] key for several seconds.

2. The DVR will be powered off.

Troubleshooting the IR Remote:

1. Always aim the IR Remote controller at the DVR you want to control.

2. Make sure that the correct DVR ID code is entered and the status lamp on the DVR is

green.

3. Check the batteries.

4. Make sure nothing is obstructing the IR sensor on the DVR.

5. Try another IR Remote control.

Note: If you have only one Remote unit to work w ith it is often di fficult to verify whe ther the unit is actually working. Humans can’t see the IR LED flashing on the remote when keys are pressed. Cameras can see the LED flash. Aim the Remote at a conveniently placed camera and you can see the LED lash on the monitor.

3.3 OSD Menu Description

3.3.1 Main Menu Items

Menu Name Function Menu Name Function

Display

Recording

Alarms

PTZ

Preview

Transact

Unit Name Device ID Require Password Y/N Screen saver Video standard Enable Scaler Brightness Menu transparency VGA resolution DST Date and Time

Overwrite/Stop recording SATA1 disk usage Recording parameters Record schedule Prerecord time Post Record time

Alarm input type (NO/NC) Alarm response and PTZ linkage Alarm output and schedule PTZ parameters Preset setup Sequence setup Pattern setup Out channel Preview mode Switch time Audio preview Alarm out Display delay, Lay out

Through mode Local port

Image

Network

Exceptions

RS232

User

Utilities

Select Camera Camera name and position Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation adjust OSD Display mode, position and OSD style setup Privacy Mask area setup View tampering area and response setup V ideo si gn al l oss Motion detection sensitivity, area and response setup DVR IP address DNS IP Advanced settings Multicast IP address Remote host IP and port PPPoE setup E-mail

Exception Handle Method

RS232 parameters

Add or delete user Password setup User rights setup

Save parameter Restore factory parameters Upgrade firmware HDD management

Stop alarm output Reboot Power off View log System information

3.3.2 Navigating Menus in DS-8000 series DVR

The Operation Manual provides step by step instructions in the early chapters. The later chapters provide directions without indicating some of the individual key presses because you will have learned the basics by then. This section provides a brief overview of navigating through the menus using the control keys and by using the mouse. With this information you will be able to quickly access most DVR functions. See the detailed text for further information on particular features. There are several methods to control the DVR.

• Front Panel Control.

• IR Remote Control.

• Mouse Control.

• Remote Software Control.

The details in the manual concentrate on the Front Panel control method. The IR Remote control operation is essentially the same using the remote device. There are a few differences that are mentioned in the manual. Mouse control is an option that can be used, but is not mentioned throughout the manual. The remote software is addressed in a separate manual.

Mouse Control: There are some things to consider whe n using a mouse with the DVR. A USB mouse is used. There is one USB connection on the rear panel of the DVR. A USB port expander may be used to add additional USB connectivity to the DVR. This could be helpful in exporting files to a USB device and when updating the firmware. Do not place a mouse pad on the top cover of the DVR as this may block the access holes and cause air flow restriction and heat buildup that may cause damage to the unit.

Most DVR operations can be performed using the mouse. If you are close enough to the unit to use a mouse you will also be able to use the front panel and IR Remote keys for operation. You will decide which operations are more easily performed with each control method.

In Live View control:

Double click the left mouse key on an individual camera cameo in a multi-screen display to go to full screen. Double click again to return to the previous multi-screen display. A right mouse click produces a pop-up menu that provides access to a large number of features.

• Main Menu: Provides access to the DVR Menu.

• Single: Allows selection of any full size camera display.

• Multi-Preview: Select “Live View” of 4, 9, 12, or 16 channel multi-screen modes.

• Next Preview: Selects the next sequential display (ex. In four-channel: 1-4, 5-8, etc.).

• PTZ Control: Access PTZ camera control.

• Play: Enter playback mode.

• Manual Record: Access the Manual Record Menu.

• Close Status: (Open status): Show/hide the status line on the monitor.

• Switch VOUT : Switch to the “Spot” monitor output.

Caution: If you select “Switch VOUT” you will lose mouse control of the main monitor. The mouse pointer will move to the Spot display. If you have a monitor connected to the “Spot” output you can right click and se lect “Switch VOUT” to retu rn to the main display control. If no “Spot” monitor is available you will not be able to return to the main output using the mouse. You must press the “Main/Aux” key on the front panel, or the “VOIP/MON” key on the IR Remote. The same issue is present when using front panel and IR Remote operation. If the Spot monitor is inadvertently selected (by pressing the appropriate key) when there is no Spot monitor installed, it will appear as if the uni t is not oper a ting properly.

General Mouse Menu Navigation: A standard left mouse click will select most options. Just position the mouse over the desired menu item and select. A “right mouse click” pops-up an option list (from the live displ ay) . Onc e in the menu , a rig ht cl i ck wil l tak e yo u to the prev io u s menu. Walk through the following list of items to familiarize yourself with mouse operation. Starting from the live display:

• “Right-click” the mouse to view the control options and then and select “Main Menu.”

• You can click on any of the options to enter sub menus.

• Click to select the Display Menu and view the available options.

• Additional mouse clicks will select any menu option and/or change the status of the check

boxes.

• Select the “Setup” button next to time/date. You are now in a “Sub, Sub menu.”

• Click on the “Day” window next to “Date.” The pop up box allows you to change the

number entry. Just click on the numbers you want (don’t forget leading zeros).

• Always remember to navigate to the “Confirm” button and press “Enter” to update your

selections. Otherwise the selections will not be updated.

• A “right click” will take you back to the previous menu; first to the “Display” menu,

another “Right click” to the Main Menu and another takes you back to the live display.

There are some situations where mouse operation may seem erratic (especially if you use the scroll button) but a little practice can make this a preferred method for controlling the DVR.

Control from the Front Panel Keys:

Front Panel: All DVR functions are controllable from the front panel keys. Reaching the front

panel may be difficult in some installations so the IR Remote is a good alternative when the DVR is in sight, but not in reach.

Function Keys:

• MENU: Enter the DVR Menu.

• ESC: The escape key returns to Live mode, or to a previous menu.

• PLAY: Enters Playback.

• REC: Enters Manual Record Menu.

• EDIT: Selects the next sequential display (ex. In four-channel: 1-4, 5-8, etc.) in

Live Mode. Change sel ections in Menu Mode.

• PTZ: Enter camera control mode. (All function buttons are used for PTZ functions

when in PTZ Mode. See the red ti tling under each key for its PTZ function). Press “ESC” to exit PTZ mode and restore normal function key operation.

• A: Show/hide the s tatus line on the monitor in Live Mode. Scroll throu gh character

entry options in Menu Mode.

• PREV: Toggle “Live View” of 1, 4, 9, 12, or 16 channel multi-screen modes.

• MAIN/AUX: Toggle between Main monitor and Spot monitor control modes.

General Front Panel Key Menu Navigation: Press the “Menu” key to enter the Main Menu. Moving the Active Window (highlighted cursor) is done by pressing the direction keys (Up, Down, Left, Right) and item selection is done with the “Enter” (center of arrow keys) key (or the EDIT key). Once in the menu, “ESC” will take you to the previous menu and back to live mode. Walk through the following list of items to familiarize yourself with key operation. Starting from the live display:

• Press the “Menu” key to enter the “Main Menu.”

• Use the Up/Down arrow keys to enter sub menus.

• Select the Display Menu to view the available options.

• Use the arrow keys to move to selected menu options and press “Enter” to select. Enter

(or, Edit) will also change check box selections.

• Select the “Setup” button next to time/date. You are now in a “Sub, Sub menu.”

• Select the “Day” window next to “Da te” (arrow keys, then Enter). Use the number keys

to enter your numerical selections and press “Enter.”

• Always remember to navigate to the “Confirm” button and press “Enter” to update your

selections. Otherwise the selections will not be updated.

• Press “ESC” to take you back to the previous menu; first to the “Display” menu, “ESC”

again to the Main Menu and again to return to the live display.

3.3.3 Menu Operation

How to access the menus:

• Press the [MENU] key to enter the DVR main menu

• Press the [PLAY] key to enter the playback menu

• Press the [REC] key to enter the manual record menu

• Press the [PTZ] key to enter the PTZ control interface

Note: You must input a valid user name and password. The default user name is “admin” and

password is “12345”.

Main Menu Description:

Main menu:

One section of the menu screen will be highlighted to indicate the input cursor position. The Active window can be moved from one item to another by using the direction keys ([↑] [↓] [] []). When the “Active Window” is located on an item, you can press the [ENTER] key to enter the sub menu. For example: Move the “Active Window” to “Image” and press [ENTER] to enter

the secondary menu as follows:

Each sub-menu contains several related items. Select the entry desired.

1. Check Box: Provide 2 options. “” means enable and “×” means disable. Select

either [ENTER] or [EDIT] to change selections.

2. List Box: Provides more than 2 options. However, only one of them can be selected.

You can press [ENTER] or [EDIT] to enter edit mode, then use [↑] and [↓] to select

one option. For example, on the right side of “Select Camera”, there is a list box for

you to select one camera.

3. Edit Box: Allows you to input characters. Press the [EDIT] key to enter the edit

mode. You can input characters as follows:

(1) Press the [A] key to select the entry mode (numbers, upper case, lower case or

symbols).

(2) Use [] and [] keys to move the cursor. (3) Use the [EDIT] key to delete the character in front of the cursor. (4) Press [ENTER] or [ESC] to exit the edit mode.

4. Button: Execute a special function or enter the next s ub-menu. For example, press the “Policy” button to enter sub-menu. Press [Confirm] to save parameters and return to the previous menu. Press the [Cancel] key to cancel and return to previous

menu. Grayed-out buttons indic ate the y can be operated only after another selection

is enabled.

Exiting the Menu: Press [ESC] to exit the menu and return to live view mode.

3.4 Character Input

There is a status line at the bottom of all character entry screens. For example: In the “camera

name” edit box the following status line appears at the bottom of screen.

The word ”Number” indicates that you can use the numeric keys to input numbers. Press the [A] key to change input modes. Available options are “Number”, “Uppercase”,

“Lowercase” and “Symbol”.

Uppercase

Lowercase

Symbol

There are 24 symbols in all. They are div ided into 4 pages. You can press the [0] key to scroll

through the available selections.

Note: The character input scheme may seem difficult until you become familiar with its operation.

All setup procedures may be accomplish from the remote software using a more familiar Windows

format.

Chapter4 Basic Operation Guide

4.1 Power on

Note: It is always a good idea to check the power supply before connecting the AC cable and

applying power. The DS8000 is equipped with a universal power supply that will accommodate

120/240VAC, 50/60Hz. Units with an input power selector switch must be placed in the correct

input voltage position for the local area before applying power. Switch the main power switch off

before inserting the AC power cord. Connect a monitor (VGA, or co mposite) to view the GUI and

setup the unit.

If the [POWER] lamp is off, please do as follows:

1. Make sure the power cord is connected to an active power source.

2. Switch on the power key on the real panel.

If the [POWER] lamp is red:

1. Press the [POWER] key to start the DVR.

2. The power lamp will turn gr een as the unit powers up.

3. The DSP and HDD initialization process will be shown on the monitor.

The graphic includes two lines. The first line indicates the DSP hardware and the second

lists the available drives installed. A check mark (√) indicates correct operation of the

DSP and the presence of a disk drive installed in one of the eight available drive locations.

An “X” indicates improper operation or an uninstalled drive.

Note: If no drives are installed or detected, a “No Disk” message will display.

4.2 Live View

At startup, the DVR will enter the live view mode. On the live display you will see the date/time, camera name and camera/alarm status line in addition to the video from attached (and configured) cameras. The information in the status line is described later in this manual. You can easily toggle the status line on/off by right clicking the mouse and selecting “Show” or “Close” status, or press the “A” key on the DVR front panel or IR Remote.

On the live screen, you will see date, time, camera names and camera status icons.

Note: To set the system date and time in “Display” menu, refer to section 6.4. To c hange camera

names in the “Image” menu, refer to section 6.5.

See the following chart for cam er a record s tatus indications:

Icon Icon Color Status Description

White No video signal

Yellow Video input

Pink Manual recording

Green Continuous recording

Blue Motion detect recording

Red External alarm recording

See the following chart for alarm status indications:

Icon Icon Color Status Description

White V ideo sign al l os t

Yellow View tampering alarm

Pink Motion & External alarm

Green No alarm

Blue Motion alarm

Red External alarm

Press the numeric keys to switch to an individual camera in live view. If the DVR has less than 10 channels, press one numeric key to switch to the corresponding channel. For example: Press [2] to

view camera #2.

If the DVR ha s 10 or more 10 channels, press two numeric keys to switch to the corresponding channel. For example: Press [0] [2] to select camera #2. Press [1] [2] to select camera #12.

Press the [EDIT] key to manually sequence live views. You can set auto preview mode in the

menu (refer to section 5.2).

Press the [PREV] key to switch multi-screen views.

Press the [Enter] key to pause/resume sequence live view.

4.3 Login

Note: The DVR factory default user name and password is “admin” “12345”. “admin” is the

administrator which allows access to all of the DVR functions, it cannot be renamed. The

administrator can create up to 15 individual users and ap ply indi vi du al privileges to each,.

Press the Menu key and the Login dialo g appears.

1. Use the [] / [] keys to select a user.

2. Press the [] key

Press [ENTER] to exit edit box. The “Active Window” will move to the “Confirm”

button.

3. Press [ENTER] to confirm the entry.

Note: An incorrect user name/password entry will result in an audible alarm. After three incorrect

entries the DVR will switch to the live display mode.

to enter the “Password” edit box. Input the corresponding password.

4.4 PTZ Control

Note: Ensure that PTZ communication parameters have been configured properly before

attempting normal operation. Your password must have PTZ control enabled in order to control cameras. Please refer to “PTZ Setup” in section 6.14.

Entering the PTZ control interface:

In live mode, press the [PTZ] key. In the login dialog, select a user name and input the correct password. In menu mode, press the [PTZ] key and you will enter the PTZ control interface

directly.

There is a “PTZ Control” prompt in the PTZ control interface. The displayed camera name

indicates the camera under control. For example, “Camera 01” means you are controlling PTZ

camera #1.

Select the desired channel:

In the PTZ control mode, you can press the numeric keys to select the desired channel (Ex:

“0,””1,” for camera #1 – or “1” if using a 4/8 channel unit).

After you select the camera PTZ, you can use the shortcut keys to control the PTZ.

PTZ Control Options:

Direction control keys: [↑], [↓], [←], [→] ZOOM control keys: [ZOOM+], [ZOOM-] FOCUS control keys: [FOCUS+], [FOCUS-] IRIS control keys: [IRIS+], [IRIS-] Adjust preset keys: [REC/SHOT]; Auto control key: [PLAY/AUTO] Wiper control key : [WIPER/MENU] Light control key: [LIGHT/F1] Auxiliary control key: [AUX/F2]

Calling Preset positions:

In the PTZ control mode, press the [REC/SHOT] key, and then enter the preset number (three

numeric keys). The camer a will go to the cor r es p on din g preset position.

Setting Preset Positions:

To set a camera preset position, move the camera to the desired position. Press and hold the

[REC/SHOT] key while entering the preset number.

Note: A preset must be established before you will be able to call the preset in normal operation.

Refer to PTZ menu for preset setup.

When you exit PTZ control mode, the camera will stay at the current position (depending on the

dome used. Some domes may select a return to home position after a predetermined time).

Start/Stop auto PTZ control mode:

In PTZ control mode, press the [PLAY/AUTO] key to start the PTZ auto function. Press the

[PLAY/AUTO] key again to stop.

Note: When PTZ is in auto mode it will stay in auto mode when you exit the PTZ mode. You must enter PTZ control mode again, and press the [PLAY/AUTO] key to stop.

Exit PTZ control mode:

Press [ESC] or [ENTER] to exit and return to the live view mode.

4.5 Manual Record

Note: In order to perform this function the DVR must have drives installed and formatted and the

user login password must have “Record” enabled. Manual record will lose effective after reboot.

Manual record:

1. In the live view mode, press the [REC] key. In the pop-up login dialog, select a user name

and input the correct password to enter the “Manual Record” interface.

2. In menu mode, press [REC] to enter the “Manual Record” interface directly.

Manual Record Menu:

The Manual Record interface has the following selections: Channel number, channel status,

start/stop record, start all and stop all buttons.

1. Channel: Indicates available camera inputs.

2. Status: Indicates one of four settings:

recording (or set to record including: Continuous recording, alarm recording, motion detection recording). Red means network transmission. Orange means both recording and

network transmission.

3. Start/Stop: “” means start recording corresponding channel. “×” means stop recording.

means idle. Green means the channel is

4. Start All: Press this button to start all channels recording.

5. Stop All: Press this button to stop all channels from recording.

Note: Manual recording will loss effective after reb oo t.

Exit manual record:

Press the [ESC] key to enter the live view mode. Press the [MENU] key to enter the main menu. Press the [PLAY] key to enter playback menu. Press the [PTZ] key to enter the PTZ control mode.

4.6 Playback

Note: The user must have “Playback” permission associated with the user name and password in order to enter playback mode.

Playback interface:

In the live view mode, press the [PLAY] key. In the pop-up login dialog, select a username and

input the correct password to enter the “Playback” interface.

In the menu mode, press the [PLAY] key to enter “Playback” interface directly.

Playback Menu:

The Playback interface has the following selections: Chan: Rec. Type, Time selection, Search, Play, Select page, File list box, Backup devices, Copy and Backup Today.

1. Main Channel: Use the [↑] or [↓] key to select one channel.

2. Second Channel: If the DVR supports 2-ch playback (except DS-8008HCI-S,

DS-8016HCI-S & DS-8000HSI-S Series), you can use the [↑] or [↓] keys to select the

second channel (other than main channel). These two channels can be played back

synchronously. If you select the second channel as none, only the main channel will playback.

3. Rec Type: Use [↑] or [↓] to select recorded files type. The file type options have “All”,

“All Time”, “Motion Detect”, “Alarm” and “Manual”.

4. Time Selection: You can define the search time section. Move “Active Frame” to the

time edit box, use numeric keys to input the detail time.

5. Search: Search the matched recorded files and display them in the list box. If there is not

matched file, a corresponding dialog box will be pop-up.

6. Play by Time: Playback the recorded stream directly based on the time section.

7. Select Page: In the file list box, each page will only display 8 files. If the matched files

are more than 8, you can select page to list other files. 500 pages (4000 files) can be searched in one time. You can use numeric keys or [↑] [↓] keys to select page.

8. File List Box: List the matched files. File started time, file size are displayed in the list

box. You can use [↑] [↓] keys to move the scroll bar to select file.

9. Backup Devices: You can select USB flash, USB HDD, USB CD/DVD or SATA

CD/DVD to backup the files or clips.

10. Copy: Start to backup.

11. Backup Today: Backup all recorded files of today.

Two playback modes:

1. Search and playback a file: In the playback menu select a channel to search, and a

record type. Move the “Active Window” to the “Search” button and press [ENTER]. The

DVR will search and list the matched files.

2. Playback by Time: In the playback interface, select a start and an end time using the

time entry boxes and then select the ”Play” button. Video playback will start from the

start time selected.

One channel search

If there are more than eight matched files, use “Page No.” to select additional pages (use numeric keys or [↑] [↓] keys to select a page). In the file list box, use the [↑] [↓] keys to move the scroll bar to the desired file and press [ENTER] to playback the file. If a second channel is selected, these

two channels can playback synchronously.

Note: If no file match is fou nd, a message dialog will display indicating that no matching files

were found.

One-Channel Play-back

Two-Channel Play-back

There is an information bar at the bottom of the display with the following information: Volume,

Play Progress, Play Speed, Played Time and File Total Time. The following front panel playback

controls are available:

1. Display/Hide information bar: [MENU]

2. Open/Close sound: [PLAY]

3. Adjust play progress: [←] (Backward), [→] (Forward). The unit is “%”.

4. Adjust play speed: Normal speed is “1x”. Use [↑] to increase play speed (2X, 4X, 8X

and MAX). Use [↓] to decrease play speed (1/2X, 1/4X, 1/8X and Single Frame). When in “Single” pressing [ENTER] moves forward one image (single step).

5. Pause/Continue: Press [ENTER] to pause/continue playback.

6. Copy segment: [EDIT] to start copy, [EDIT] again to end copy.

7. Exit: [ESC]

8. Playback switch: When in 2-ch playback, press [PREV] to switch between main channel

and second channel.

When in the single playback mode, you can press [REC] button and use [←] [→] [↑] [↓] buttons

to select an area, then press [ENTER] button, the selected area will be enlarged in 4 times. You

can press [REC] button to get back to normal playback interface.

Note: When the DVR is performing multiple tasks the actual play speed may not match the

selected speed.

Exit playback:

1. From the playback interface, press [ESC] to return to the Live mode.

2. From the playback interface, press [MENU] to enter main menu.

3. Press [REC] to enter the manual record menu.

4. Press [PTZ] to enter the PTZ control mode.

4.7 Backup Recorded Files

Note: The user must have “Playback” permission associated with the user name and password in

order to enter playback mode and back-up files.

Some applications require data to be saved for a long period of time. The required information

could range from a short video clip up to the entire database. This section addresses ways to

export video from the DVR.

Back up selected files:

1. From the “live” mode, press [PLAY].

2. Enter a valid user name and password to enter the Play Back Menu.

3. Search files as indicated in section 4.6.

4. Select a file in the file list box.

5. Select the “Save Device” (USB flash memory, USB HDD, USB CD/DVD, SATA

CD/DVD or SATA HDD).

6. Select “Copy.” A pop-up dialog box will indicate that the file copy is in progress and

when the file copy is completed.

Backup intraday recorded files:

1. In the playback interface, select the “Backup Today” button and press [ENTER].

2. All intraday recorded files of all channels will be saved to the device selected. Ensure that

the backup device has sufficient space store the data selected. A pop-up dialog will

display the backup status .

Note: If backu p device is not connec ted correctly, or the DVR does not detec t the backup device,

a “Device Error” message dialog will display.

Backup File

Backup video clips:

You can back-up video clips as the file is being played back. The steps are:

1. Search for and select the video you want to export.

2. Play the video and press [EDIT] to start saving the clip.

3. Press [EDIT] again to mark the end of the clip. This clip is ready for export.

4. Repeat the steps above to select additional clips (up to 30 in total).

5. Press [ESC] and a message window will display indicating the number of files to be

copied.

6. Select “Confirm” and the backup will begin. (“Cancel” will abort the process). Press

“Confirm” again at the “File Copied” message.

Note: The backup function is effective when two channels are playback synchronously. In such

case, each channel can backup 30 segments so 60 segments can be backed up for two channels.

Playback backup video files:

You can playback recorded files in any PC using File Player software. File Player software is

available on the CD supplied with the DVR.

Auto Backup:

Notes:

a) SATA HDD for auto backup needs to be connected to the 1

SATA interface;

b) SATA H DD for auto backup needs to be formatted by selecting “format” in the auto backup

menu instead of in the HDD management menu.

1. First please enter “Recording” menu, select “Backup” for SATA1 Disk, then confirm and

restart the device to make the parameter become effective; shown as figure below:

2. Then you’ll find “Backup Today” turn to “Auto Backup” in the “Playback” interface; shown

as figure below:

3. Select “Auto Backup” and enter the submenu shown as below:

4. Enable the auto backup: Pressing “confirm” or “edit” button to enable(“”) or disable(“×”)

the function.

5. Select camera you want to auto backup by using

or button and enable(“”) it by

pressing “confirm” or “edit”.

6. Day Set: select how many days you want to auto backup, there are options:1,2,3,4,5,6,7.

7. Time set: select the time period (only available when select 1 day). You can just input the start

time and end time (hh:mm:ss).

8. Backup Delay: you can select time delay for auto backup by using or button, there are

options: 0min, 10min, 20min, 30min,40,50,60,70,80,9 0.

9. Save the settings by pressing “Confirm” or you can cancel it if you want.

4.8 Powering Down the DVR

Note: Turning off the power switch on the rear panel, or pulling the power cord from the unit is

not recommended in order to avoid corrupting data on the disk drives. The safer method is to enter

the Menu and turn off the power using the Utilities Menu. Alternately you can press and hold the

front panel Power key (or, the IR Remote Power key) for five seconds.

Shutting down the DVR: Using the menu:

1. Enter the “Utilities” menu. (Main, Utilities).

2. Move the “Active Window” to “Power Off” and press【ENTER】.

3. In the power off dialog, press “Confirm” to shut down the DVR.

4. Enter a user name and password as required.

Power off using the [POWER] key on the front panel or IR Remote:

1. In the “Live” mode press and hold the [POWER] key (on the front panel or IR Remote)

for more five seconds.

2. A power off dialog will ask you to confirm your selection.

3. Enter a user name and password as required. If an incorrect password is entered three

times the unit will return to the live view mode.

Note: A message will display indicating “Power Off in Process.” Do not press any additional keys

while the shutdown is taking place.

Abnormal Shutdown:

Warning: Do no t power off the unit by switching off the power supply power switch or by pulling the power plug!

Removing the power unexpectedly while the DVR is accessing the disk drives will cause damage

to the data and possibly to the drive.

Note: Maintaining constant regulated power to the DVR is essential for normal operation and to

preserve the data stored on the disk drives. A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is

recommended for all installations and essential in mission critical applications.

Chapter5 Main and Spot Output

5.1 Main and Spot Output

The DVRs listed below have one main video output and one spot output. The main video output

provides access to the DVR menu. The spot output does not. It is intended for normal operation,

not system setup.

DS-8004HCI-S, DS-8008HCI-S, DS-8016HCI-S series

DS-8004HSI-S, DS-8008HSI-S, DS-8016HSI-S series

DS-8004HFI-S, DS-8008HFI-S, DS-8016HFI-S series

DS-8004HDI-S, DS-8008HDI-S, DS-8016HDI-S series

The spot output is an additional composite monitor used for viewing live video, playback video

and for local PTZ control.

Accessing the Main and Spot monitor outputs:

1. Front Panel: Press the [Main/Aux] key to toggle between the “Main” output and the

“Spot” output control mode.

2. IR Remote: Press the [VOIP/MON] key to toggle between the “Main” output and the

“Spot” output control mode.

Note: Several functions are not available in the “Spot” mode. If you can’t perform a function,

ensure that you are in the “Main” mode.

5.2 Main and Spot Output Live View

The “Main” output is typically used for control of all DVR functions. It provides all the same

functionality as the VGA monitor output. The [Main/Aux] key toggles between the “Main” and “Spot” output control modes. Select the “Main” mode and then press the [Menu] key to enter the DVR menu. The main video output will

display the following DVR menu:

Enter the “Preview” menu:

Screen Setup Options:

1. Select Out: Use “Select Out” to select the main or Spot outputs:

2. Preview Mode (Live view mode): Use the [↑] [↓] keys to select the desired screen

configuration for edit. The menu allows you to select screen formats and insert camera

numbers as desired. The number of available formats depends on the number of camera

inputs available (1, 4, 9, 12 and 16 displays are available in 16 channel units) See

“Layout” below for setup details.

3. Switch Time: This control sets the sequence dwell time in the sequence mode. Each

sequencing view will remain on the screen for the amount of time selected. Options

include 5, 10, 20, 30 seconds, 1, 2, 5 minutes and never (sequence off). For example:

With a 16 channel DVR, if you select “4 Screen” mode and a “20 Second switch time.

The DVR display will change four camera displays every 20 seconds (1-4, 5-8, 9-12, and

13-16).

4. Audio preview: If you enable audio (“”), when you view a single camera the DVR will

play the audio associated with that channel.

5. Layout: The menu provides a window divided into sections. The window sections

correspond to the screen format selected (1, 4, 9, 12 and 16). Each individual section

represents one camera. You can move the “Active Window” to each section. Use the

camera selection bar to insert the appropriate camera in the desired cameo. For example:

Select the 16 camera mode (16- screen in the mode selection). Move the “Active

Window” to one of the segments and press the [Enter] (or [EDIT]) key to enter the “Edit”

mode. Press numeric keys to input a camera for that section of the multi-screen display

(”0” “1” for camera #1 on 16 channel units – “1” for camera #1 on units with less than ten

channels). The camera number will display in the window. You can arrange the display in

any camera order. If you press 0 or 00, the corresponding window will not display live

video.

6. Alarm/Aux Out: This configures the monitor that will switch to full screen on alarm.

7. Save the setup selections: Select “Confirm” to save the viewing configuration. Press “Cancel” or [ESC] to abort.

5.3 Main and Spot Output Playback

Both the “Main” and “Spot” display can be used to playback the recorded files on the DVR HDD. Press the [Main/Aux] key to enter “Main” or “Spot” control mode, and press the [PLAY] key to

enter “Playback” menu.

5.4 Main and Spot Output to Control PTZ

Press the Main and the Spot output may be used to perform PTZ control.

1. Press the [Main/Aux] key to select the desired output.

2. Press the [PTZ] key to enter the PTZ control mode.

Note: The [Main/Aux] key is not active while in the PTZ mode. Press the [ESC] key to exit PTZ

control mode in order to change monitor control modes.

Chapter6 Advanced Operation Guide

Only users that have “Parameters Setup” permissions assigned to their user name can perform the

operations in this section. When the following parameters are modified and saved, you must

reboot the DVR before the new parameters take effective. Parameters mentioned earlier do not

require a reboot.

• Any network parameters in “Network” menu

• Stream type, resolution and record schedule in “Recording” menu

• External alarm sensor type in “Alarms” menu

• View tampering alarm schedule in “Image” menu

• Video loss alarm schedule in “Image” menu

• Motion detection alarm schedule in “Image” menu

• External alarm schedule in “Alarms” menu

• Alarm output schedule in “Alarms” menu

• RS232 mode in “RS232” menu

• Change video output standard in “Display” menu

• Change PTZ parameters in “PTZ” menu

6.1 User Management

The Factory Default user name and password is “admin” “12345.” The user name “admin” can’t

be changed. You can change the admin password for security reasons. Move the “Active Window” to “User” and press the [ENTER] key to enter the “ U ser Management” menu.

Note: The system administrator (admin login name) can manage the permissions assigned to individual users. Up to 15 additional users may be selected. When logged on as “ad min” you can add users, delete users, modify passwords and select individual permissions for each user.

6.1.1 Add Users

Additional users may be added by those with admin rights:

1. Enter the “User Management” menu (select User from the main menu).

2. In the “User Management” menu, select the “Add” button and press [ENTER].

3. Input the new user name in the pop-up dialog and press [ENTER] (up to 15 users can be

added).

Setup the password for the new user:

1. After you add a new user, the password is null (no password). You can skip this step if

you do not want to change the password.

2. Enter the desired password.

3. Verify the entry.

4. Select confirm.

6.1.2 Delete User

1. In the “User Management” interface use the [] [] keys to select a user, then use []

to move the “Active Window” to the “Del” button and press [ENTER].

2. In the pop-up confirmation dialog, press “Confirm” to delete the selected user, or press

“Cancel” or [ESC] to abort deleting.

6.1.3 Password Modification

Admin rights are required to change passwords.

1. Enter the User Management menu:

2. Select a user name to edit in the user name list box. Use [][] to select a user,

3. Press [→] to move the “Active Window” to password edit box and press [EDIT] to e nter

the edit status.

4. Use the numeric keys to input the new password. A password can be up to 16 numbers.

5. Move the “Active Window” to “Verify password” and reenter the password.

6. Select “Confirm” and press [ENTER]. This will activate the new password.

Note: If there is an error in entering or verifying the password an error message box will appear.

In this case, press [ENTER] to return to the password edit box, and reenter the new password and

verify again.

6.1.4 User Rights

Setup permissions for new users:

1. In the users list box of the “User Management” menu, use the [] [] keys to select th e

user name, then use the [] key to move to the “Set Privileges” button and press [ENTER].

Note: Operational rights are divided into “Local Rights” and “Remote Rights”. You can assign the

necessary rights to the user.

1. Use the [] [] keys to select items and press [ENTER] or [EDIT] to enable or disable

the item. “” means the right is assigned to that user.

2. After assignment, press the “Confirm” button to save the settings, or “Cancel” to abort.

User rights description: Local Rights: Local rights are for local operation, such as the operation using front panel, IR

controller and RS-485 keyboard and PTZ control.

1. Record: Manual start/stop recording;

2. Playback: Local playback and backup the recorded files;

3. Parameters Setup: Local setup the DVR parameters;

4. Log: Local view of the DVR log;

5. Utilities: Locally upgrade firmware, format HDD, reboot DVR and shut down DVR, etc.

Remote Rights: Remote rights are similar to local rights, the exception being that you can

perform these functions from the remote software.

PTZ Control: Remote control PTZ;

1. Record: Remote manual start/stop recording;

2. Playback: Remote playback, download of recorded files from DVR;

3. Parameters Setup: Remote setup the DVR parameters;

4. Log: Remote view of the DVR log;

5. Utilities: Remote upgrade firmware, format HDD, reboot DVR and shut down DVR, etc.

6. Audio: Client talks with DVR;

7. Live view: Network live view;

8. Alarm: Remote control of DVR alarm output;

9. Local Video Out: Remote imitation of front panel operation;

10. Com Control: DVR RS-232 transparent channel function.

MAC address:

This MAC address is not the address of DVR. It is the MAC address of the PC that will access the

DVR. If the MAC address is set to all zeros the user may connect to the DVR from any remote PC.

If you setup this MAC address, only the PC with this MAC address can access the DVR using that

user name and password.

At PC end, in the DOS prompt, you can use the “ipconfig” command to see the PC MAC address.

6.2 Device ID

The device ID is a unique identifier for the DVR. When you use an IR Remote controller to

operate DVR, you must use this device ID to select the DVR. The default device ID is “88”. If

there is more than one DVR in one place, define a different device ID for each DVR. Otherwise,

the IR controller will control all DVRs with the same device ID at the same time.

1. In “Display” menu, select the device ID edit box.

2. Use the numeric keys to input a new device ID. The device ID value is ranged from

01-255.

3. Press the “Confirm” button to save the new ID, or “Cancel” to abort.

6.3 Video Standard and VGA Setup

Video standard: Changing the video format (NTSC/PAL) is easily performed in the Display

menu.

1. Select the “Display Menu from the Main Menu.

2. Select the “Video Standard” button and select the appropriate standard for your area

(NTSC/PAL).

VGA setup:

You can define the VGA resolution and refresh frequency in the “Display” menu.

Options include: 1024*768/60Hz, 800*600/60Hz and 800*6 00/ 75Hz.

1. Select the Display Menu.

2. Use the [] [] keys to select the desired format.

3. Press “Confirm” to save, or “Cancel” to abort.

6.4 Date and Time Setup

Setting the Date/Time:

1. Enter Display section.

2. Enter the date and the time in the appropriate boxes below DST Setup.

3. Enter section Setup next to DST.

4. Enable or disable the DST (Daylight Savings Time) option. If you enable DST you must

enter the change dates for your time zone.

5. Select “Confirm” to return to the previous menu.

Selecting the Date/Time Displ ay Settings: You can modify the Time/Date display propertie s for

each camera, including display status, position and format. You can copy the properties of one

camera to all cameras. These modifications are made in the “Image” Menu.

Selecting Camera Date/Time display settings:

1. Enter the “Image” Menu and select a camera to modify.

2. Select the “Date OSD.” Options include: Opaque & Steady, Transparent & Steady,

Transparent & Flashing, Opaque & Flashing,

3. Select the “Position button next to the OSD setup. A display window will show the

position of the Time/Date display.

4. Display position and format: The image consists of a 22x15 grid NTSC (22×18 PAL). Use the [] [] [] [] keys to move the OSD position.

5. Press the [EDIT] key to select OSD time/date format. Options include:

• MM-DD-YYYY day in week hh:mm:ss (default)

• MM-DD-YYYY hh:mm:ss

• DD-MM-YYYY day in week hh:mm:ss

• DD-MM-YYYY hh:mm:ss

• YYYY-MM-DD day in week hh:mm:ss

• YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss

YYYY=year, MM=month, DD=day, hh=hours, mm=minutes and ss=seconds.

6. Press [ENTER] to save and return to the “Image” menu or press [ESC] to abort.

6.4.1 Daylight Saving Time Setup

In the “Display” menu press the DST “Setup” button to enter the DST setup interface.

DST means Daylight Saving Time. Select the check box to enable the function, and enter the DST

start time and end time for you local area.

6.5 Image Setup

6.5.1 Camera Name Setup

Camera Name: You can modify camera names in the “Camera Input Adjustment” Menu.

Note: Camera names can’t be copied to other cameras.

1. From the “Main Menu,” select the “Image” menu.

2. Select a camera to configure.

3. Select the “Name” entry to modify the camera name. Move the “Active Window” to the

camera name edit box and press [EDIT] to enter the edit mode. You can input numbers,

uppercase and lowercase characters (refer to Chapter 3.4). The camera name can be up to

32 characters.

4. Press [ENTER] to exit the edit mode.

5. Select “Confirm” and press [ENTER] to save the modification, or Press “Cancel” or [ESC]

to abort.

Position the name on the display:

1. If you do not want to display the camera name, disable the check box beside camera name

edit box. The disable flag is “×”. If you enable the check box, you can setu p the camera

name position. You can copy the position to any other camera. The setup steps are:

2. Enable the check box on the right side of camera name, then move the “Active Window”

to the “Position” button and press [ENTER] to enter the camera name position setup

interface.

3. Use the [] [] [] [] keys to move camera name position. Press [ENTER] to return

the “Image Setup” menu. Press “Confirm” to save the settings, or “Cancel” or [ESC] to

abort.

6.5.2 Video Pa rameter Setup

This feature allows you to make changes to the visual display of individual cameras. You can

adjust the brightness, saturation, contrast and hue. You can setup the camera individually and you

can copy the video parameters of one camera to any other cameras. Here are the setup steps:

1. Enter the “Camera Input Adjustment” menu and select camera (use the [] [] keys to

select a camera).

2. Select the “Adjust” button for each parameter; Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Hue.

Press the [ENTER] key to access the parameter overlaid on an image of the selected camera. Use the [] [] keys to adjust as you watch the image change. When you are satisfied with the results, press [ENTER] to return “Image Setup” menu.

4. Repeat the steps above to adjust any other cameras.

5. Press “Confirm” to save the settings, or “Cancel” or [ESC] to abort.

6.6 Mask Area Setup (Privacy Mask)

Some cameras may be installed in a sensitive area where it would be advantageous to mask a

portion of the image to prevent viewing and recording. A Privacy Mask can be applied to any camera. This area will be blacked out on the viewed and recorded image. Setup of a Privacy

Mask:

1. Enter the “Camera Input Adjustment” menu:

2. Select a camera: Use the [] [] keys to select a camera.

4. Enable the check box next to the “Area” button (press the Edit key to enable “”).

5. Select the “Area” button and press [ENTER] to enter the mask area setup.

Setup mask area: In the mask area setup interface, there is one small yellow pane on the upper

left side. For NTSC cameras, the screen is divided into 22*15 sections (22*18 for PAL). Use the [] [] [] [] keys to move the yellow pane to a starting position and press the [EDIT] key. The yellow pane will turn red. Us e the [] [] [] [] keys to extend the red privacy mask

area.

• Note: Press the [A] key to clear all mask areas.

• The maximum mask area size is 8*8 panes. Up to four mask areas are allowed on each

camera.

• Once you have the area(s) defined, press [EDIT] to accept, or [ESC] to cancel.

Saving the masked area:

• In “Camera Input Adjustment” menu, press the “Confirm” button to save the mask area,

or press “Cancel” to abort.

• You can repeat steps listed above to setup mask areas for other cameras.

Example of mask area function (blacked out area over the camera image).

6.7 View T ampering Alarm

With this function enabled, an alarm will be produced when the camera view is blocked.

1. Enter the “Camera Input Adjustment” menu.

2. Select a camera: Use [] [] keys to select a camera.

3. Reach the list dialog box next to “View Tampering”.

4. Sensitivity Selection: Use the [] [] keys to select the sensitivity level. The

sensitivity options are: Low, Normal and High. Selecting one of them will active the

“Area Setup” and “Policy Setup” functions.

5. View tampering area setup: Move the “Active Window” to the “Area” button and press [ENTER] to enter the area setup interface. The setup methods are the same as those used

for the mask area setup.

6. After setting up the area, press [ENTER] to return to the “Image Se tup” menu, or [ESC]

to abort.

Note: Only one view tampering area can be setup per camera.

7. Alarm schedule setup: When there is a view tampering alarm present, the DVR will

handle the alarm based on the schedule selected. You can set 4 periods for each day of the

week. You can copy the schedule of one day to other days.

Note: Time periods may not overlap. You must reboot the DVR before the settings take effect.

8. Setup alarm policy: If a view tampering alarm occurs while the schedule is active the

DVR will respond based on the policy Selected. You can select one or more of the following:

“On Screen Warning”, “Audible tone”, “Upload to Center”, “Trigger Alarm Output” and “Send E-mail”. Use the [] [] and [EDIT] key to enable or disable selections. “×” is disable

and “” is enable.

9. Save alarm setup: After selecting the setup parameters, press “Confirm” to return

“Camera Input Adjustment” menu. In the “Camera Input Adjustment” menu press “Confirm”

to save the setup and return to the main menu, or “Cancel” or [Esc] to abort.

10. Save all cameras: If you want to setup additional cameras, repeat steps t wo thro ug h eig ht .

In “Image Setup” menu, press “Confirm” to save all cameras parameters. Press “Cancel” key or [ESC] key to abort.

6.8 Video Loss Alarm

This feature provides an alarm when camera input video is lost.

1. Enter the “Camera Input Adjustment” menu:

2. Select camera: Use [] [] keys to select a camera.

3. Select the “Handle” option next to “Signal Loss.”

4. Setup alarm sche dule: Enter “Policy” to setup alarm schedule. A v id eo loss alarm will

be generated only during the scheduled times selected.

Note: The 4 time periods can be selected per day. The timeframes m ay not overla p. Note: the DVR must be rebooted before the settings take effect.

5. Setup alarm policy: You can select one or more response: “On Screen Warning”, “Audible tone”, “Upload to Center” and “Trigger Alarm Output”. Use the [] [] and [EDIT] key to enable or disable items. “×” is disable and “” is enable.

6. Save alarm setup: After making selections, press “Confirm” to return to the “Camera Input

adjustment” menu. In this menu, press “Confirm” to save current camera parameters and return

main menu.

7. Save all cameras: If you want to setup other cameras, please repeat steps two through six. In “Image Setup” menu, press “Confirm” to save all cameras parameters, or [ESC] to abort.

6.9 Motion Detection Alarm

This feature generates an alarm when video motion is detected in a camera views.

Setting Up Motion Detection:

1. Enter the “Camera Input Adjustment” menu:

2. Select camera: Use [] [] to select one camera.

3. Select motion detec tion sensitivity: There is a selection button to the right of “Motion

Det. Level” that selects the motion detection sensitivity. There are 7 options from 0 (the lowest) to 5 (the highest) and “Off”. Use the [] [] keys to make a selection. In the

“Off” option the DVR will not response to motion detection. If you select other options

the “Motion Area Setup” and “Policy Setup” buttons will be active. If you select low

sensitivity, such as 0, a great deal of image movement is required to generate a motion

alarm. A high sensitivity setting (like 5) will respond to smaller motions within images.

The default sensitivity is 2. You may have to test different sensitivity levels in order to

find the appropriate settings for some cameras.

4. Motion area setup: You must define motion areas so that DVR will response when there

is motion in those areas. Move the “Active Window” to the “Area” button on the right side of sensitivity selection box and press [ENTER] to enter the “Motion Area Setup”

interface.

The screen is divided into 22*15 panes (22*15 PAL). There is one yellow panel on the upper left

side. The motion area setup steps are the same as that of mask area setup (refer to chapter 6.6). The only differences are that you can use the [PTZ] key to set the whole screen as a motion area.

Multi motion areas can be defined.

5. Setup multi areas: After you setup one motion area, press the [EDIT] key.

The yellow pane will appear again allowing another motion box selection.

6. Clear part of motion area: Move the yellow pane near the start position of the area you

want to clear. Press [EDIT] and th e yellow pane will turn black. Use the [↓] [→] keys to enlarge or shrink the black area. Press the [EDIT] key to clear this part motion area.

7. Press [Enter] to save the changes, or [ESC] to cancel.

Note: Press [A] key to clear all motion areas.

The keys used to setup motion areas are as follows:

• [↑] [↓] [←] [→]: Move yellow pane to any position.

• [EDIT]: Y ello w - panel (position) changes to red (adjust panel size).

• [→]: Right enlarge red pane;

• [←]: Left shrink red pane;

• [↓]: Down enlarge red pane;

• [↑]: Up shrink red pane;

• [PTZ]: Set whole screen as motion area;

• [A]: Clear all motion areas;

• [ENTER]: Save and return to “Image Setup” menu;

• [ESC]: Cancel setup and return to “Image Setup” menu;

Motion Alarm Policy: This feature allows you to configure multiple alarm responses based on a

single alarm input.

1. In the “Camera Input Adjustment” menu, move the “Active Window” to the “Policy”

button to the far right of “Motion Det. Level” and press [ENTER] to access the “Motion Alarm Handle” menu:

2. Motion alarm record channel setup: Once a motion alarm has been detected that

information can be used to trigger other alarm conditions. In the “Motion Alarm Handle”

menu you can select one or more channels to record based on a camera motion alarm input. Use the [ENTER] or [EDIT] key to enable the flag (“”).

Note: To enable the linked recording function the affected channels must be enabled in the “Recording” menu. The schedule must be in an enabled time period (if selected) and the “Rec Type” must be set to either “Motion Detection, or Motion/Alarm.

3. Motion alarm sche dule: The motion schedule determines the time periods during which

motion alarms will be recognized by the DVR. Motion alarm responses include: “On

Screen Warning,” “Audible tone,” “Upload to Center” and “Trigger Alarm Output”. You

can setup 4 time periods for one day of the week.

Note: Time periods may not overlap.

4. Motion alarm handl ing setup: You can select one or more response methods such as

“On Screen Warning”, “Audible Warning”, “Upload to Center”, “Trigger Alarm Output”

and “Send E-mail”.

Description: If “On Screen Warning” is enabled, and a motion alarm occurs while the DVR is in

live mode, the alarmed camera will display on the monitor. If more than one alarm is present, the

alarmed cameras will sequence at a ten second rate. When the motion alarms clear, the display

returns to the previous viewing mode.

5. Save motion alar m setup: Press “Confirm” to return to the “Image Setup” menu. In the

“Image Setup” menu, press “Confirm” to save the current camera parameters.

6. Save all cameras: You can repeat steps tow through eight to setup motion detection

parameters for other cameras. Also you can copy the parameters of one camera to any

other cameras.

Note: The Motion alarm area may not be copied to other cameras.

If you want to disable the motion alarm area and motion alarm policy, select motion alarm

sensitivity as “Off”.

6.10 Live V iew Setup

The “Preview” menu provides access to l ive view parameters.

In “Preview” (live) menu, you can setup live mode, screen sequence time, enable or disable audio

and live view screen formats. Please refer to section 5.2 for details.

6.11 Recording Setup

Select “Recording” from the main menu.

Recording Menu Functions:

• If HD Full: There are two options: “Overwrite” and “Stop recording”. If you select the

“Overwrite” option, when all HDDs in DVR are full, the DVR will overwrite the earliest

recorded files and continue recording. If you select the “Stop recording” option, when all

drives are all full, the DVR will handle it as “Hard Disk Full” exception providing alarm

outputs as selected (please refer to chapter 6.16 for the exception menu).

• SATA1 Disk: For –S se ries DVR, 1

SATA interface can be extended as External SATA.

You can connect an E-SATA device (such as disk array or HDD) fo r either recording or

backup. In the menu, please select 1

SATA disk usage.

• Select Camera: Use the [↑] [↓] keys to select a camera.

• Record Para: There are two options, “Normal” or “Event”. Event recording includes

such as Alarm recording and Motion detection recording. You can setup normal recording

and event recording separately here.

• Stream Type: There are two options, one is “Audio&Video” stream and the other is

“Video” stream only. If you want to record video and audio, select “Audio&Video” option,

otherwise you can select the “Video” option to record video only.

Note: If you change this opti on, the DVR must reboot before the changes take effect.

• Resolution: Higher resolution provides a clearer image. The resolution options from low

to high are: QCIF, CIF, 2CIF, DCIF, 4CIF.

Note: Different DVR may support the different resolution level, some supports up to 4CIF and

some may only support up to CIF. Please find the real resolutions under this list box of a particular

DVR. If you change resolution options the DVR must reboot before the changes take effect.

• Bit Rate: You can select different bit rates to accommodate different settings of

resolution and frame-rate options include: (bps): 32K, 48K, 64K, 80K, 96K, 128K, 160K,

192K, 224K, 256K, 320K, 384K, 448K, 512K, 640K, 768K, 896K, 1M, 1.25M, 1.5M,

1.75M, 2M and “User define”.

The appropriate max bit rate selection is related to the resolution selected. If you select a

high resolution, you must select high bit rate. For CIF resolution, the typical max bit rate

is 384K~768Kbps for real time compression. For 2CIF/DCIF resolution, the typical bit

rate is 512K~1Mbps real time compression. For 4CIF resolution, the typical bit rate is

1.25Mbps~1.75Mbps for real time compression. Of course, you will select the proper bit

rate based on the camera, background and image quality requirement.

• Frame Rate: Frame per second. Optio ns are: Full (NTSC is 30 FPS a nd PAL is 25FPS),

20, 16, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16. For lower frame rates you can select low

bit rates to save bandwidth.

Note: Some series DVR may have lower frame rate for a particular resolution.

• PreRecord Time: This sets the buffer size for retaining video/audio when you enable

motion detection recording or external alarm recording. You can define a prerecord time.

The options are: No Prerecord, 5 Seconds (default selection), 10 Seconds, 15 Seconds, 20

Seconds, 25 Seconds, 30 Seconds and Max Prerecord. MaxPreRecord is to save all data

in Prerecord buffer. The Prerecord time is related to the bit rate (the lower the bit rate, the

longer the Prerecord time).

• If the bit rate (Max bit rate) is very low, and you select the “Prerecord Time” as “5

Seconds” the actual prerecord time is more than 5 seconds. On the other side, if the bit

rate is high, and the “Prerecord Time” is set to “30 Seconds,” the actual prerecord time

may be less than 30 Seconds.

• PostRecord Time: This sets the length of time the DVR will continue to record in alarm

record mode after the alarm clears. When external alarm or motion alarm ends the DVR

will continue recording for a selected period of time. The options are: 5 Seconds (default),

10 Seconds, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, 2 Minutes, 5 Minutes and 10 Minutes.

• Enable Event Para: This setting activates Event recording parameters. “×” means

disable and “” means enable.

• Enable Rec: This setting determines whether the camera will record. Recording may be

halted based on additiona l schedule settings.

• Schedule: When you enable recording function, you can setup recording schedule.

Note: When the camera’s recording schedule is modified, you must reboot the DVR before the changes will take effect.

All day Recording Setup:

1. Enable “Enable Rec” and enter the recording “Schedule” menu.

2. In the recording menu, use [ENTER] or [EDIT] to enable the record function (“” flag).

Select the “Schedule” button to enter the recording schedule menu.

3. Select a day and enable all day recording: Day selection options: Monday, Tuesday,

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Use the [↑] [↓] key to select a day.

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Move the “Active Window” to the “All Day” selection box and press [ENTER] or [EDIT]

to enable the “All Day” option. “×” means disable and “” means enable.

4. Select the Record type: The “Rec Type” options are: All Time, Motion Detect, Alarm,

Motion | Alarm, and Motion&Alarm. For the “All Day” record mode, only one record

type can be selected.

5. Copy to: You can copy the current day to other days.

6. Save: Press “Confirm” to return to the “Recording” menu. Press “Confirm” again to save

the parameters and return main menu.

Scheduled Recording Setup:

1. Enter the recording schedule menu:

2. In recording menu, use [ENTER] or [EDIT] to enable record function (“” flag), press

the “Schedule” button to enter the recording schedule menu.

3. Select a day and disable all day recording option: For “Day” item, there are options:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fri day, Saturday and Sunday. Navigate to the “All Day” check box and ensure that it is deselected ([ENTER] or [EDIT] until a “×” appears in

the box). .

4. Setup time period and record type: You may select up to four time periods for each

day and each time period can select a different record type. Input the start time and the

stop time for each time period and select the record type for each time period. The

HIKVISION DS-8004HDI-S, DS-8008HCI-S, DS-8008HDI-S, DS-8016HDI-S, DS-8004HFI-S User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Precautions

Chapter1 Product Introduction

1.1 Summary

1.2 Model Description

1.3 Features

1.4 T ypical Application

Chapter2 Installation

2.1 Check DVR and its Accessories

2.2 HDD Installation

2.3 DS-8000HCI-S Rear Panel Connection

2.4 DS-8000HDI-S Rear Panel Connection

2.5 DS-8000HFI-S Rear Panel Connection

2.6 DS-8000HSI-S Rear Panel Connection

2.7 DS-8000HTI-S Rear Panel Connection

2.8 DS-8000AH(F)(L)I-S Series Rear Panel Connection

Index Physical Interface Description

Alarm Output

VOUT

AOUT

USB Interface

VGA Interface

2.9 External Alarm In/Out Connection

2.10 Power On

Chapter3 Operational Instructions

3.1 DVR Front Panel

3.2 IR control

3.3 OSD Menu Description

3.3.1 Main Menu Items

3.3.2 Navigating Menus in DS-8000 series DVR

3.3.3 Menu Operation

3.4 Character Input

Chapter4 Basic Operation Guide

4.1 Power on

4.2 Live View

4.3 Login

4.4 PTZ Control

4.5 Manual Record

4.6 Playback

4.7 Backup Recorded Files

4.8 Powering Down the DVR

Chapter5 Main and Spot Output

5.1 Main and Spot Output

5.2 Main and Spot Output Live View

5.3 Main and Spot Output Playback

5.4 Main and Spot Output to Control PTZ

Chapter6 Advanced Operation Guide

6.1 User Management

6.1.2 Delete User

6.1.3 Password Modification

6.1.4 User Rights

6.2 Device ID

6.3 Video Standard and VGA Setup

6.4 Date and Time Setup

6.4.1 Daylight Saving Time Setup

6.5 Image Setup

6.5.1 Camera Name Setup

6.5.2 Video Pa rameter Setup

6.6 Mask Area Setup (Privacy Mask)

6.7 View T ampering Alarm

6.8 Video Loss Alarm

6.9 Motion Detection Alarm

6.10 Live V iew Setup

6.11 Recording Setup