HIKVISION DS-8100-ST User Manual

DS-8100-ST Series DVR

USER MANUAL

Hikvision® Network Digital Video Recorder User’s Manual

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Preventive and Cautionary Tips

Before connecting and operating your DVR, please be advised of the following tips:

• Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.

• Unit is designed for indoor use only.

• Keep all liquids away from the DVR.

• Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.

• Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of dropping it may

cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.

• Use the DVR in conjunction with an UPS if possible.

• Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.

• A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.

• Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with the same or equivalent

type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

C H A P T E R 1 .............................................................................................................................................................. 7

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Overview ................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Product Features ................................................................................................................................................ 9

Product Application Diagram .......................................................................................................................... 11

Operating Your DVR .............................................................................................................................................. 12

Using the Front Panel Controls ....................................................................................................................... 12

Using the IR Remote Control .......................................................................................................................... 15

Using the USB Mouse ..................................................................................................................................... 17

Using the Soft Keyboard ................................................................................................................................. 17

Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................................... 18

C H A P T E R 2 ............................................................................................................................................................ 21

Getting Started .............................................................................................................................................................. 21

Starting and Shutting Down Your DVR .................................................................................................................. 22

Rebooting and Locking Your DVR ........................................................................................................................ 22

Using the Setup Wizard .......................................................................................................................................... 22

Setting Date & Time ............................................................................................................................................... 26

C H A P T E R 3 ............................................................................................................................................................ 28

Live Preview .................................................................................................................................................................. 28

Live Preview On-screen Display............................................................................................................................. 29

Live Preview Icons .......................................................................................................................................... 29

Live Preview Operation .......................................................................................................................................... 29

Mouse Operation in Live Preview ................................................................................................................... 30

Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................................................... 30

Configuring Live Preview Display ......................................................................................................................... 31

Setting Camera Order ...................................................................................................................................... 32

C H A P T E R 4 ............................................................................................................................................................ 33

Record Settings ............................................................................................................................................................. 33

Configuring Record Settings ................................................................................................................................... 34

Before Record Settings ................................................................................................................................... 34

Initializing Record Settings ............................................................................................................................. 34

Scheduling a Recording .................................................................................................................................. 36

Starting a Manual Recording ........................................................................................................................... 36

Protecting Recorded Files ....................................................................................................................................... 37

Locking/Unlocking Recorded Files ................................................................................................................. 37

Setting HDD to Read-Only ............................................................................................................................. 38

Configuring Advanced HDD Settings ..................................................................................................................... 39

Setting up HDD Redundancy .......................................................................................................................... 39

C H A P T E R 5 ............................................................................................................................................................ 42

Playback ........................................................................................................................................................................ 42

Video Playback ....................................................................................................................................................... 43

Playback Interface ........................................................................................................................................... 43

Playback by Video Search .............................................................................................................................. 43

Playback by Event Search ............................................................................................................................... 44

Playback by Card Number .............................................................................................................................. 46

Playback by Preview Mode ............................................................................................................................. 47

Playback by System Log ................................................................................................................................. 47

Playback Frame-by-Frame .............................................................................................................................. 48

Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................................................... 48

C H A P T E R 6 ............................................................................................................................................................ 50

Backup ........................................................................................................................................................................... 50

Backing up Recorded Files ..................................................................................................................................... 51

Exporting Files ................................................................................................................................................ 51

Exporting Video Clips..................................................................................................................................... 54

Exporting Files via e-SATA ............................................................................................................................ 55

Managing Backup Devices ............................................................................................................................. 56

C H A P T E R 7 ............................................................................................................................................................ 57

Alarm Settings ............................................................................................................................................................... 57

Configuring Alarms ................................................................................................................................................ 58

Motion Detection Alarm ................................................................................................................................. 58

Sensor Alarm Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 61

Manual Alarm Triggering ............................................................................................................................... 63

Video Loss Detection ...................................................................................................................................... 64

Video Tampering Detection ............................................................................................................................ 66

Exception Settings .................................................................................................................................................. 68

Understanding Exception Trigger Options ...................................................................................................... 68

C H A P T E R 8 ............................................................................................................................................................ 70

Network Settings ........................................................................................................................................................... 70

Configuring Network Settings ................................................................................................................................ 71

General Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 71

PPPOE Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 72

DDNS Settings ................................................................................................................................................ 73

NTP Server Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 74

Remote Alarm Host Settings ........................................................................................................................... 75

Multicast Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 75

Server and HTTP Ports Settings ...................................................................................................................... 76

E-mail Settings ................................................................................................................................................ 77

C H A P T E R 9 ............................................................................................................................................................ 78

PTZ Control .................................................................................................................................................................. 78

PTZ Menu ............................................................................................................................................................... 79

PTZ Settings ........................................................................................................................................................... 79

Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols & Patterns .................................................................................................................. 80

Understanding PTZ Control ............................................................................................................................ 80

Setting Presets ................................................................................................................................................. 81

Setting Patrols ................................................................................................................................................. 81

Setting Patterns ............................................................................................................................................... 83

C H A P T E R 1 0 ......................................................................................................................................................... 84

Camera Management ................................................................................................................................................... 84

OSD Settings ........................................................................................................................................................... 85

Display Settings ...................................................................................................................................................... 85

Privacy Mask Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 86

C H A P T E R 1 1 ......................................................................................................................................................... 88

HDD Management ........................................................................................................................................................ 88

Managing HDDs ..................................................................................................................................................... 89

Initializing HDDs ............................................................................................................................................ 89

Setting Network HDD ..................................................................................................................................... 89

Setting HDD Groups ....................................................................................................................................... 91

Setting HDD Status ......................................................................................................................................... 92

Setting HDD to Read-Only ............................................................................................................................. 92

Setting HDD to Redundancy ........................................................................................................................... 93

Checking HDD Status ..................................................................................................................................... 93

Configuring HDD Alarms ............................................................................................................................... 95

C H A P T E R 1 2 ......................................................................................................................................................... 97

ATM Settings ................................................................................................................................................................ 97

Network Interception .............................................................................................................................................. 98

Serial Interception ................................................................................................................................................. 102

Network Protocol .................................................................................................................................................. 104

Network Protocol .................................................................................................................................................. 105

C H A P T E R 1 3 ....................................................................................................................................................... 106

DVR Management ...................................................................................................................................................... 106

Configuring System Settings................................................................................................................................. 107

Configuring General Settings ........................................................................................................................ 107

Configuring Advanced Settings .................................................................................................................... 107

RS-232 Port Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 108

Managing User Accounts ...................................................................................................................................... 109

Adding a New User ....................................................................................................................................... 109

Deleting a User ............................................................................................................................................. 112

Modifying a User .......................................................................................................................................... 112

Managing System.................................................................................................................................................. 113

Importing & Exporting Configuration........................................................................................................... 113

Updating System Firmware................................................................................................................................... 113

Restoring Default Settings .................................................................................................................................... 115

Viewing System Information ................................................................................................................................ 115

Viewing System Log ............................................................................................................................................. 116

C H A P T E R 1 4 ....................................................................................................................................................... 118

Appendix ...................................................................................................................................................................... 118

Glossary ................................................................................................................................................................ 119

FAQ ...................................................................................................................................................................... 120

C H A P T E R 1

Introduction

Overview

Developed on the basis of the latest technology, DS-8100-ST Series Digital Video Recorder combines the latest in advanced H.264 video encoding and decoding technologies delivering high performance rock-solid reliability and longer recording times. DS-8100-ST Digital Video Recorder can be used as a standalone video surveillance product, as well as to build up a powerful surveillance network making it is perfect for home or small business applications.

Figure 1. DS-8100HCI-ST Series DVR

Figure 2. DS-8100AH (F) LI-ST Series DVR

Product Features

Compression

 PAL/NTSC adaptive video inputs.  H.264 video compression with high reliability and superior definition.  Up to 4CIF resolution.  Independent video encoding parameters, including frame rate, resolution, bit rate, video quality, etc.  Scheduled and event recording parameters configurable per individual camera.  Support dual stream.  Encoding for both audio/video composite stream and video stream; audio and video synchronization during

composite stream encoding.

Local Monitoring

 Up to 1024×768 resolution for VGA output display.  VGA and main CVBS outputs available; DS-8100HCI-ST also provides spot video output.  1/4/9/16-camera video live view, with the camera order adjustable.  Group switch, manual switch and automatic cycle modes selectable for video live view, with the auto cycle

period configurable.

 Digital zoom in live view mode.  Shield of assigned channel for live view.  Motion detection, video loss detection, video tampering detection.  Privacy mask capability.  Multiple PTZ protocols supported, and settings and callup of presets, patrols and patterns.  Video image zoom-in by clicking the mouse and tracing by dragging mouse in PTZ control mode.

Hard Disk Management

 Up to 8 SATA hard disks, 8 network disks (8 NAS disks, or 7 NAS disks+1 iSCSI disk) and 1 eSATA disk can

be connected to DS-8108HCI-ST and DS-8116HCI-ST model, each disk with a maximum of 2TB storage capacity; eSATA disk can be used for recording or backup.

 Up to 4 SATA hard disks, 8 network disks can be connected to DS-8104HCI-ST and DS-8100AH (F) (L) I-ST

model, each disk with a maximum of 2TB storage capacity.

 S. M. A. R. T technology.  HDD standby function.  Hard disk group management.  HDD property can be set to redundant, read-only or read/write.  HDD file system is compatible with Windows. Use pre-allocating hard disk management technology, and no disk

fragments.

Recording

 Cycle and non-cycle recording mode.  Scheduled and event video encoding parameters.  Multiple recording types, including manual, continuous, alarm, motion, motion | alarm and motion & alarm

recording; command triggered recording is supported by DS-8100AH (F) (L) I-ST.

 8 recording time periods configurable with separate recording types.  Pre-record and post-record for motion detection, alarm, motion | alarm and motion & alarm recording; pre-record

for scheduled and manual recording.

 Lock and unlock of video files.  Local redundant recording.  Video data search and playback by channel number, recording type, start/end time, etc.; DS-8100AH (F) (L)I-ST

model supports video search and playback by card number.

 Digital zoom function in playback mode.  Pause, play fast, play slow, skip forward, and skip backward when playback, locating in progress bar by dragging

the mouse.

 Up to 4/8/16-channel synchronous playback.

Backup

 Record files backed up via USB, SATA or eSATA (for DS-8100HCI-ST) device.  Support built-in SATA CD/DVD-R/W backup.  Bunch backup by file or by time.  Video clips backup when playback.

 Management and maintenance for backup devices.

Alarm & Exception

 Configurable arming time for alarm in/out.  Various alarm types supported: alarms for video loss, motion detection, video tempering, video in/out format

unmatched, illegal access, network disconnection, IP conflict, hard disk error, hard disk full and abnormal recording.

 Various alarm response actions supported: pop up alarm pictures, trigger alarm out, notify surveillance center,

audible warning, E-mail notification, etc.; motion de tection and relay alarm can trigger camera recording.

 Auto recovery from exceptions.

Others

 Control of DVR via front panel keys, mouse, and IR remote control.  Three-level user administration, each user with individual operating permission for DVR and camera.  Powerful record and search for log of operation, alarm and exceptions.  Import/export of device configuration files.  Support record files search and playback by event.  Watermark technology.

Network

 10M/100M adaptive network interface for DS-8100HCI-ST and DS-8100AH (L) I-ST model, and

10M/100M/1000 M adaptive network interface for DS-8100AHF (L) I-ST model.

 TCP/IP protocol suites, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, SMTP protocols, etc.  Unicast and multicast supported; TCP and UDP protocols applicable in unicast transmission.  Remote search, playback and download, lock/unlock of video files.  Support breakpoint resume.  Remote access and configuration of parameters; remote import/export of device configuration parameters.  Remote access of device running status, system log and alarm status.  Remote control of DVR via button operation.  Remote lock/unlock of panel buttons and mouse.  Remote formatting of hard disk, upgrade, reboot/shutdown and other system maintenance operations.  RS-232 and RS-485 transparent channel transmission.  Event alarm and exceptions upload to remote management host.  Remote manual recording.  Remote video image capture in JPEG format.  Remote PTZ control.  Voice talk and broadcast.  Built-in WEB Server.

Development

 Provision of SDK in Windows and Linux operating systems.  Application software source code of Demo.  Support and training service for application system development.

Product Application Diagram

Figure 3. Product Application Diagram (DS-8100HCI-ST DVR)

Figure 4. Product Application Diagram(DS-8100AH (F) (L) I-ST DVR)

Operating Your DVR

There are numerous ways to navigate and operate your DVR. You may use the Front Panel Controls, the included IR (Infrared) Remote, a Mouse and the Soft Keyboard.

Using the Front Panel Controls

Figure 5. DS-8100HCI-ST DVR Front Panel

The controls on the front panel include:

1. Power Button: Powers DVR on/off.

2. IR Receiver: Receiver for IR remote.

3. USB Ports: Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB

Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

4. Status Indicators: Status indicators for different features of the DVR.

• Alarm: Alarm indicator turns red when a sensor alarm is detected.

• Ready: Ready indicator turns blue when DVR is functioning properly.

• Status: Status indicator turns blue when DVR is controlled by an IR remote. Indicator turns red when

controlled by a keyboard and purple when IR remote and keyboard is used at the same time.

• HDD: HDD indicator blinks red when data is being read from or written to HDD.

• Modem: Reserved.

• TX/RX: TX/RX indictor blinks blue when network connection is functioning properly.

• Guard: Guard indicator turns blue when the device is armed, off when the device is unarmed. The

arm/disarm state can be initiated by pressing and holding on the ESC button for more than 3 seconds in Preview mode.

5. Alphanumeric Buttons: Alphanumeric buttons used in various menus of the DVR. Some uses include:

• Switching to the corresponding channel in Preview or PTZ Control mode.

• Inputting numbers and characters in Edit mode.

• Switching between different channels in Playback mode.

6. Control Buttons:

• ESC Button: The ESC button is used to escape to the previous menu and to arm/disarm the DVR in

Preview mode.

• REC/SHOT Button: The REC/SHOT button is used to enter the Manual Record interface. If used

when controlling a PTZ, pressing the REC/SHOT button and then a Numeric button will call a PTZ preset.

• PLAY/AUTO Button: The PLAY/AUTO button is used to enter the Playback menu. It is also used

to turn audio on/off in the Playback menu and auto scan in the PTZ Control menu.

• ZOOM+ Button: The ZOOM+ button is used to zoom the PTZ camera in when in the PTZ Control

menu.

• A/FOCUS+ Button: The A/FOCUS+ button is used to adjust focus in the PTZ Control menu. It is

also used to switch between input methods (upper and lowercase alphabet, symbols and numeric input). It can also be used to clear entire masked areas, such as in the Motion Detection and Privacy Mask menus.

• EDIT/IRIS+ Button: The EDIT/IRIS+ button is used to edit text fields. When editing text fields, it

will also function as a Backspace button to delete the character in front of the cursor. On checkbox fields, pressing the EDIT/IRIS+ button will tick the checkbox. In PTZ Control mode, the EDIT/IRIS+ button opens up the iris of the camera. In Playback mode, it can be used to generate video clips for backup.

• MENU/WIPER Button: Pressing the MENU/WIPER button will return the user to the Main menu

(after successful login). Pressing and holding the button for 5 seconds will turn off audible key beep. The MENU/WIPER button will also bring up Sensitivity Interface settings. In PTZ Control mode, the MENU/WIPER button will start wiper (if applicable).

• F1/LIGHT Button: The F1/LIGHT button when used in a list field will select all items on the list. In

PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light.

• F2/AUX Button: The F2/AUX button is used to cycle through tab pages. It will also bring up the

Channel & OSD Position settings.

• MAIN/SPOT/ZOOM- Button: The MAIN/SPOT/ZOOM- button is used to switch to the control of

spot output. In PTZ Control mode, it can be used to zoom the camera out.

• PREV/FOCUS- Button: The PREV/FOCUS- button is used to switch between single screen and

multi-screen mode. In PTZ Control mode, it is used to adjust the focus in conjunction with the A/FOCUS+ button. It can also be used to select entire masked areas, such as in Motion Detection and Privacy Mask menus.

• PTZ/IRIS- Button: The PTZ/IRIS- button is used to enter the PTZ Control mode. When in the PTZ

Control mode, it is used to close the iris of the PTZ camera.

7. DIRECTION/ENTER Buttons:

• DIRECTION Buttons: The DIRECTION buttons are used to navigate between different fields and

items in menus. In Playback mode, the Up and Down button is used to speed up and slow down recorded video. The Left and Right button will select the next and previous day of recordings. In Preview mode, these buttons can be used to cycle through channels.

• ENTER Button: The ENTER button is used to confirm selection in any of the menu modes. It can

also be used to tick checkbox fields. In Playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the video. In Single Play mode, pressing the ENTER button will advance the video by a single frame.

8. JOG SHUTTLE Control: The JOG SHUTTLE control can be used to move the active selection in a

menu. The inner ring will move the selection up and down; the outer ring will move it left and right. In the Playback mode, the inner ring is used to jump 30s forward/backward in video files. The outer ring can be used to speed up/slow down the video. In Preview mode, it can be used to cycle through different channels.

Note: If GUARD indicator is blue (default), all alarm event and exception settings are valid. Otherwise, alarm event

and exception settings will be invalid, but normal recording will still be available.

Note: It is important to note that you must click the EDIT button on either the remote or front panel on a text field

before you’re able to edit its content. After you’re done entering text, you must hit the ENTER button to be able to move on to the next field.

Figure 6. DS-8100AH(F)LI-ST DVR Front Panel

The controls on the front panel include:

1. LCD: Display local menu and preview.

Note: DS-8100AH (F) I-ST model is designed with no LCD.

2. Status Indicators: Status indicators for different features of the DVR.

• Num Lock: Press SHIFT button, the Num Lock indictor will turn on to blue, the control buttons will be used to

input letters and numbers. Press SHIFT button again, the NumLock indictor will turn off, and the control buttons will resume.

• Ready: Ready indicator turns green when DVR is functioning properly.

• Status: Status indicator turns green when DVR is controlled by an IR remote.

• Alarm: Alarm indicator turns red when a sensor alarm is detected.

• Modem: Reserved.

• HDD: HDD indicator blinks red when data is being read from or written to HDD.

• Link: Link indictor is blue when network connection is functioning properly.

• Tx/Rx: TX/RX indictor blinks blue when network connection is functioning properly.

• Ch1-Ch8: The channel status indicator lights in green for recording of its corresponding channel, red for data

transmission, and orange for both recording and data transmission.

Note: Only Ch1-Ch4 channel status indicators are valid for DS-8104AH (F) (L)I-ST model.

3. Control Buttons:

• 1/MENU Button: The 1/MENU button works as numeric [1]. Pressing this button will return the user to the

Main menu (after successful login). The 1/MENU button will also bring up Sensitivity Interface settings.

• 2ABC/VOIP: The 2ABC button works as numeric [2] and letter [ABC]. When it is used in a list field will

select all items on the li s t.

• 3DEF/INFO: The 3DEF button works as numeric [3] and letter [DEF]. It is also used to cycle through tab

pages.

• 4GHI/ESC: The 4GHI/ESC button works as numeric [4] and letter [GHI], it is also used to escape to the

previous menu.

• 5JKL/EDIT: The 5JKL/EDIT button works as numeric [5] and letter [JKL]. The 5JKL/EDIT button is used to

edit text fields. When editing text fields, it will also function as a Backspace button to delete the character in front of the cursor. On checkbox fields, pressing the EDIT/IRIS+ button will tick the checkbox. In Playback mode, it can be used to generate video clips for backup.

• 6MNO/PLAY: The 6MNO/PLAY button works as numeric [6] and letter [MNO]. It is used to enter the

Playback menu. It is also used to turn audio on/off in the Playback menu.

• 7PQRS/REC: The 7PQRS/REC button works as numeric [7] and letter [PQRS]. It is also used to enter the

Manual Record interface.

• 8TUV/PTZ: The 8TUV/PTZ button works as numeric [8] and letter [TUV]. It is also used to enter the PTZ

Control mode.

• 9WXYZ/PREV: The 9WXYZ/PREVIEW button works as numeric [9] and letter [WXYZ]. It is also used to

switch between single screen and multi-screen mode.

• 0/A: The 0/A button works as numeric [0]. It is also used to switch between input methods (upper and

lowercase alphabet, symbols and numeric input). It can also be used to clear entire masked areas, such as in the Motion Detection and Privacy Mask menus.

• SHIFT: The SHIFT button is used for switch button action between numeric button and control button.

4. DIRECTION/ENTER Buttons:

• DIRECTION Buttons: The DIRECTION buttons are used to navigate between different fields and items in

menus. In Playback mode, the Up and Down button is used to speed up and slow down recorded video. The Left and Right button will jump 30s backward and forward in a video. In Preview mode, these buttons can be used to cycle through channels.

• ENTER Button: The ENTER button is used to confirm selection in any of the menu modes. It can also be used

to tick checkbox fields. In Playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the video. In Single Play mode, pressing the ENTER button will advance the video by a single frame.

5. POWER Button: The POWER button is used for power on or power off the DVR.

6. USB Ports: Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk

Drive (HDD).

Note: It is important to note that you must click the EDIT button on either the remote or front panel on a text field

before you’re able to edit its content. After you’re done entering text, you must hit the ENTER button to be able to move on to the next field.

Using the IR Remote Control

Your DVR may also be controlled with the IR remote control, shown in Figure 7. Batteries (2×AAA) must be installed before operation.

Figure 7. IR Remote Control

The keys on the remote control closely resemble the ones found on the front panel. Referring to Figure 5, they include:

1. POWER Button: Same as POWER button on front panel

2. DEV Button: Enables/Disables Remote Control.

3. Alphanumeric Buttons: Same as Alphanumeric buttons on front panel.

4. EDIT Button: Same as EDIT/IRIS+ button on front panel.

5. A Button: Same as A/FOCUS+ button on front panel.

6. REC Button: Same as REC/SHOT button on front panel.

7. PLAY Button: Same as PLAY/AUTO button on front panel.

8. INFO Button: Same as ZOOM+ button on front panel.

9. VOIP Button: Same as MAIN/SPOT/ZOOM- button on front panel.

10. MENU Button: Same as MENU/WIPER button on front panel.

11. PREV Button: Same as PREV/FOCUS- button on front panel.

12. DIRECTION/ENTER Buttons: Same as DIRECTION/ENTER buttons on front panel.

13. PTZ Button: Same as PTZ/IRIS- button on front panel.

14. ESC Button: Same as ESC button on front panel.

15. RESERVED: Reserved.

16. F1 Button: Same as F1/LIGHT button on front panel.

17. PTZ CONTROL Buttons: Buttons to adjust the iris, focus and zoom of a PTZ camera.

18. F2 Button: It is also used to cycle through tab pages.

Aim the remote control at the IR receiver located at the front of the unit to test operation. If there is no response:

1. Using the front control panel or the mouse, go into Menu > Settings > General > More Settings.

2. Check and remember DVR ID#. The default ID# is 255. This ID# is valid for all IR controls.

3. Press the DEV button on the remote.

4. Enter the DVR ID# from step 2.

5. Press the ENTER button on the remote.

If the Status indicator on the front panel turns blue, the remote control is operating properly. If the Status indicator does not turn blue and there is still no response from the remote, please check the following:

1. Batteries are installed correctly and the polarities of the batteries are not reversed.

2. Batteries are fresh and not out of charge.

3. IR receiver is not obstructed.

Using the USB Mouse

A regular 3-button (Left/Right/Scroll-wheel) USB mouse can also be used with this DVR. To use a USB mouse:

1. Plug USB mouse into one of the USB ports on the front panel of the DVR.

2. The mouse should automatically be detected. If in a rare case that the mouse is not detected, please

refer to the recommended device list from your provider.

The buttons on the mouse corresponds to:

1. Left Button:

• Single-Click: Select a component of a menu, such as a button or an input field. This is similar to

pressing the ENTER button on the remote/front panel controls.

• Double-Click: Switch between single screen and multi-screen mode in Preview/ Playback mode.

• Click and Drag: Clicking and dragging the Left mouse button can be used to control the pan/tilt of a

PTZ camera as well as to vary the position of digital zoom area and camera OSD. It can also be used to setup the alarm areas.

2. Right Button:

• Single-Click: Shows pop-up menu.

3. Scroll-Wheel:

• Scroll Up: In Preview mode, scrolling up will switch to the previous screen. In Menu mode, it will

move the selection to the previous item.

• Scroll Down: In Preview mode, scrolling down will switch to the next screen. In Menu mode, it will

move the selection to the n ext item.

Using the Soft Keyboard

When a mouse is used to perform task on the DVR, clicking on a text input field will bring up the Soft Keypad, shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8. Soft Keypad

The buttons on the soft keyboard represents:

Lowercase: Designates lowercase input is being used. Uppercase: Designates uppercase input is being used.

Switch to Uppercase: Switch to uppercase input. Switch to Lowercase: Switch to lowercase input.

Number: Designates number input is being used. Symbols: Switch to symbols input.

Backspace: Delete the character in front of the cursor. Enter: Confirm selection.

ESC: Exit out of Soft Keyboard.

Figure 9. Soft Keyboard Buttons

Rear Panel

RS-232

DB9 connector for connection to RS-232 devices.

termination.

ALARM IN

Connector for alarm input.

Figure 10. DS-8104HCI-ST Rear Panel

No. Item Description

VIDEO IN BNC connectors for analog video input.

AUDIO IN BNC connectors for analog audio input.

BNC connectors for main video out. If VGA is connected when the device is

MAIN VIDEO OUT

SPOT VIDEO OUT BNC connector for spot video out.

3 AUDIO OUT BNC connector for main audio output. 4 USB Interface Connector for USB devices.

5 LINE IN BNC connector for audio input.

6 VGA

8 LAN Interface Connector for LAN (Local Area Network). 9 Termination Switch

started up, this interface will be used as the Aux video output with live view and pop-up alarm picture operations. If VGA is not connected, this interface will be used as the main video output with local video display and menu operations.

VGA output. Display local video output and menu. If VGA is connected when the device is started up, the MAIN VIDEO OUT interface will be used as the Aux video output with live view and pop-up alarm picture operations. If VGA is not connected, the MAIN VIDEO OUT interface will be used as the main video output with local video display and menu operations.

RS-485 termination switch. ON: not terminated; OFF: connect with 120Ω

10 eSATA Interface eSATA interface for storage and backup

RS-485 Interface Connectors for RS-485 devices. T+, T- pin connects to PTZ.

Controller port

ALARM OUT Connector for alarm output. 12 GROUND Ground(needs to be connected when DVR starts up) 13 POWER 100~240VAC power supply

D+, D- pin connects to Ta, Tb pin of controller. For cascading devices, the first DVR’s D+, D- pin should be connected with the D+, D- pin of the next DVR.

No.

Item

Description

video output with local video display and menu operations.

RS-232

DB9 connector for connection to RS-232 devices.

USB Interface

Connector for USB devices.

Figure 11. DS-8108/8116HCI-ST Rear Panel

Note: DS-8108HCI-ST provides 8 video inputs and 8 audio inputs on rear panel.

VIDEO IN BNC connectors for analog video input. 1

AUDIO IN BNC connectors for analog audio input. 2 VIDEO SPOT OUT BNC connector for monitor. Single-window view.

BNC connector for video output. If VGA is connected when the device is started up,

VIDEO OUT 3

AUDIO OUT BNC connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with VIDEO OUT. 4 LINE IN BNC connector for audio input.

5 VGA

7 LAN Interface Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).

this interface will be used as the Aux video output with live view and pop-up alarm picture operations. If VGA is not connected, this interface will be used as the main

VGA output. Display local video output and menu. If VGA is connected when the device is started up, the VIDEO OUT interface will be used as the Aux video output with live view and pop-up alarm picture operations. If VGA is not connected, the VIDEO OUT interface will be used as the main video output with local video display and menu operations.

9 eSATA Interface eSATA interface for storage and backup

10 Termination Switch

RS-485 Interface Connectors for RS-485 devices. T+, T- pin connects to PTZ.

Controller port 11

ALARM IN Connector for alarm input.

ALARM OUT Connector for alarm output. 12 GROUND Ground(needs to be connected when DVR starts up) 13 POWER 100~240VAC power supply

RS-485 termination switch. ON: not terminated; OFF: connect with 120Ω

termination.

D+, D- pin connects to Ta, Tb pin of controller. For cascading devices, the first DVR’s D+, D- pin should be connected with the D+, D- pin of the next DV R.

AUDIO IN

BNC connectors for analog audio input.

AUDIO OUT

BNC connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with VIDEO OUT.

RJ-45 10M/100M adaptive Ethernet interface for DS-8100AH (L) I-ST.

POWER

AC 100~240V

Figure 12. DS-8100AH (F) (L) I-ST DVR Rear Panel

No. Item Description

1 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for analog video input.

BNC connector for video output. If VGA is connected, the interface will not function.

VIDEO OUT 3

LINE IN BNC connector for audio input. 4 RS-232 Interface RJ45 connector for RS232 devices. 5 VGA VGA output. Display local video output and menu.

6 LAN

7 eSATA Interface Reserved. 8 RS-485 Interface Connector for RS-485 devices.

ALARM IN Connectors for 9 alarm inputs. 9

ALARM OUT Connectors for 4 alarm outputs. 10 DC OUT DC+12V/1A-1.5A power output for camera.

If VGA is not connected, the interface is used as the main video output with local video display and menu operations.

RJ-45 10M/100M/1000M adaptive Ethernet interface for DS-8100AHF (L) I-ST;

12 GROUND Ground(needs to be connected when DVR starts up)

C H A P T E R 2

Getting Started

Starting and Shutting Down Your DVR

Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expand the life of your DVR.

To start your DVR:

1. Please make sure the input voltage meets the requirements of DVR, and the GND is in grounding.

2. Please make sure the VGA port on its rear panel has connected with a display device or the VIDEO OUT port has

connected to a monitor, or else no prompt message will be displayed on screen after device startup and the menu operation is inaccessible as well.

3. In case the POWER button on the front panel does not light, please apply power to the device to start it; If the

POWER button lights in red, user can press the it to start the device; If the power has been started up, the POWER indicator will light in blue, and the startup window will appear.

To shut down the DVR:

1. Enter the Shut Down menu, shown in Figure 1 by clicking on Menu > ShutDown.

Figure 1. Shutdown Menu

2. Select the ShutDown button.

3. Click the Yes button.

Rebooting and Locking Your DVR

While in the Shutdown menu (Figure 1), you may also reboot or lock your DVR. Locking your DVR will return you to the Live Preview mode, which will require a user name and password to exit out of it. The Reboot button will reboot your DVR.

To reboot or lock your DVR:

1. Enter the Shutdown menu by clicking Menu > ShutDown.

2. Select the Lock button to lock the DVR or the Reboot button to reboot the DVR.

Using the Setup Wizard

Note: Please make the DVR has been installed with HDD before access to the Setup Wizard.

By default, the Setup Wizard will start once the DVR has loaded, as shown in Figure 2. The Setup Wizard will guide you through some important settings of your DVR. Select Next if the DVR has been installed with HDD, or click Cancel to access Live View window if no HDD is installed.

Note: If the checkbox is changed to , then the Setup Wizard dialog box will not appear next time until the factory

default settings are resumed; and if you select the checkbox as , the device will automatically access the Setup Wizard dialog box when it starts up next time.

Figure 2. Setup Wizard

To start using the Setup Wizard:

1. Click the Next button on the Wizard window. This will take you to the User Permission window,

shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3. User Permission

2. Navigate to the Admin Password text box.

3. Type the admin password into the Admin Password text box. By default, the password is 12345.

4. To change the admin password, check the New Admin Password checkbox. Type new password and

confirm it in the given text boxes.

5. Click the Next button. This will take you to the General Settings dialog box, shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4. General Settings

6. Click the Enter button to enter the General Settings interface.

7. Select the language, output standard, VGA resolution and time zone here. If you do not need to input

password whenever you enter the menu, you can disable password.

8. Enter the correct date and time under System Time. Click the Apply button to save the setting.

9. Select the DST Settings tab to enable DST, and More Settings to change device name and number,

shown in Figure5.

Figure 5. General Settings-DST & More Settings

10. Click OK to return to the Setup Wizard window.

11. Click Next button to enter the HDD Management dialog box, shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6. HDD Management

12. To access HDD management interface, click the Enter button.

13. If a new HDD has been recently installed, select the HDD from the list to initialize it. Initializing the

HDD will format and remove all data from it.

14. After the HDD has been initialized, click the OK button which will take you back to the Setup Wizard

window.

15. Click Next button to enter the Record Settings dialog box, as shown in Figure 7.

Figure 7. Record Settings

16. To access Record Settings interface, click the Enter button.

17. Select the Schedule tab, shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8. Schedule Settings

Note: The Command (Cmd) recording is supported by DS-8100AH (F) (L) I-ST ATM DVR. Command Record

will take effect when there is a cash transaction happening on ATM and trigger recording channel is enabled in the ATM settings.

18. Click Edit button to enter a new recording schedule, shown in Figure 9.

19. Check both the Enable Schedule and All Day checkbox. This will enable the recording schedule and

make it record continuously all day.

Figure 9. Edit Schedule Settings

20. Click the OK button. This will take you back to the Schedule tab. To copy the schedule to a different

channel, select the channel or all under Copy To and click the Copy button.

21. Click Next button to access the Network Settings dialog box, shown in Figure 10.

Figure 10. Network Settings

22. To configure network settings, click the Enter button.

23. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway settings.

24. Click OK button to return to the Setup Wizard.

25. If all the settings have been entered, click Done to finish and exit the Setup Wizard.

Note: DS-8100AH F (L) I-ST model supports 10M/10M/1000M adaptive Ethernet interface.

You’ve completed the Setup Wizard. The next step in the initial setup process is to setup the system date and time. After completion of Setup Wizard, enter the Live View window.

Setting Date & Time

It is extremely importan t to setup the system date a nd time to accurately timestamp recordings and events.

To setup date and time:

1. Open the Menu window by clicking the MENU button on the remote or front panel. You can also go

to the Menu window by right clicking with the mouse and clicking the Menu button.

2. Click the Settings icon.

3. Click the General icon. You will be taken to the General Settings window, shown in Figure 11.

Figure 11. General Settings

4. Enter the correct date and time in System Time.

5. Click the Apply button to save the setting.

C H A P T E R 3

Live Preview

Live Preview On-screen Display

The Live Preview mode is automatically started after the DVR boots up. It is also at the very top of the menu hierarchy, thus hitting the ESC multiple times (depending on which menu you’re on) will bring you to the Live Preview mode.

Live Preview Icons

Some icons are provided on screen in Live Preview mode to indicate different camera status. These icons include:

Main Output

Aux Output

Event Alarm: Indicates video loss, video tampering, motion detection or relay alarm.

Record: Indicates the current channel is recording. The recording may have been started manually, from a

schedule, and/or triggered from motion or alarm.

Event Alarm & Record: Indicates the current channel is in event alarm & recording status.

Alarm Icon: Indicates there is an alarm or exception.

Figure 1. Live Preview Icons

Note: Status for video loss alarm is only valid with analog cameras.

Live Preview Operation

In Live View mode, you can operate the following functions:

1. Display Single Camera:

• By Front Panel/Remote: Use Alphanumeric buttons.

• By Mouse: Select Single Camera in right-click menu.

2. Multi-camera Preview:

• By Front Panel/Remote: Press PREV button.

• By Mouse: Select Multi Camera in right-click menu.

3. Manual Switch:

• By Front Panel/ Remote: Press the Left arrow button to access the previous screen; press the Right arrow button to access next screen.

• By Mouse: Select Next Screen in right-click menu.

4. Auto Sequence:

• By Front Panel/Remote: Press Enter button.

• By Mouse: Select Start Auto-switch in right-click menu.

5. Digital Zoom:

• By Mouse: Select Digital Zoom in right-click menu.

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