DS-8100-ST Series DVR
Quick Operation Guide
DS-8100-ST Series DVR Quick Operation Guide
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This manual is applicable to DS-8104/8108/8116HCI-ST (V1.1.0), DS-8104/8108AH (L) I-ST (V1.1.0) and
DS-8104/8108AHF (L) I-ST (V3.2.0) series DVR.
Verify Contents
Verify that the package contents are correct by checking the items against the packing list.
Note: Please contact your dealer for damaged or missing items.&
DVR Pre-Installation
The DS-8100-ST Series DVR is highly advanced surveillance equipment that should be installed with care. Please
take into consideration the following precautionary steps before installation of the DVR.
1. Keep all liquids away from the DVR.
2. Install the DVR in a well-ventilated and dust-free area.
3. Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
4. Install a manufacturer recommended HDD.
DVR Installation
During the installation of the DVR:
1. Use brackets for rack mounting.
2. Ensure there is ample room for audio and video cables.
3. When installing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times than its diameter.
4. Connect both the alarm and RS-485 cable.
5. Allow at least 2cm (~0.75in) of space between racks mounted devices.
6. Ensure the DVR is grounded.
7. Environmental temperature should be within the range of -10
ºC ~ 55 ºC, 14ºF ~ 131ºF.
8. Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% ~ 90%.
Hard Disk Installation
Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD), please make sure the power is disconnected from the DVR. A factory
recommended HDD should be used for this installation.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
To install a HDD on DS-8100HCI-ST series DVR:
1. Remove the cover from the DVR by unfastening the screws on the back and side.
2. Install the HDD in the HDD rack using the provided screws. Fasten the screws on the button to fix the HDD.
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3. Connect the HDD to the motherboard of the DVR with the included data cable.
4. Connect the power cable to the HDD.
5. Re-install the cover of the DVR and fasten screws.
To install a HDD on DS-8100AH (F) (L) I-ST series DVR:
1. Remove the lid of the DVR by unfastening the screws on the back.
2. Take off the chassis and install the HDD on the chassis.
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3. Connect the HDD to the motherboard of the DVR with the included data cable.
4. Connect the power cable to the HDD.
5. Re-install the lid of the DVR and fasten screws.
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Front Panel
DS-8100HCI-ST 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
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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.
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DS-8100AH(F) (L) I-ST 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 list.
• 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
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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).
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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.
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Rear Panel
DS-8104HCI-ST Rear Panel
No. Item Description
1
VIDEO IN BNC connectors for analog video input.
AUDIO IN BNC connectors for analog audio input.
2
MAIN VIDEO OUT
BNC connectors for main video out. If VGA is connected when the device is
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.
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
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.
7 RS-232 DB9 connector for connection to RS-232 devices.
8 LAN Interface Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
9 Termination Switch
RS-485 termination switch. ON: not terminated; OFF: connect with ȍ
termination.
10 eSATA Interface eSATA interface for storage and backup
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RS-485 Interface Connectors for RS-485 devices. T+, T- pin connects to PTZ.
Controller port
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.
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
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DS-8108/8116HCI-ST Rear Panel
Note: DS-8108HCI-ST provides 8 video inputs and 8 audio inputs on rear panel.
No. Item Description
1
VIDEO IN BNC connectors for analog video input.
AUDIO IN BNC connectors for analog audio input.
2 SPOT VIDEO OUT BNC connector for monitor. Single-window view.
3
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output. If VGA is connected when the device is 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.
AUDIO OUT
BNC connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with VIDEO
OUT.
4 LINE IN BNC connector for audio input.
5 VGA
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.
6 RS-232 DB9 connector for connection to RS-232 devices.
7 LAN Interface Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
8 USB Interface Connector for USB devices.
9 eSATA Interface eSATA interface for storage and backup
10 Termination Switch
RS-485 termination switch. ON: not terminated; OFF: connect with ȍ
termination.
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RS-485 Interface Connectors for RS-485 devices. T+, T- pin connects to PTZ.
Controller port
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.
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
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DS-8100AH (F) (L) I-ST Rear Panel
No. Item Description
1 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for analog video input.
2 AUDIO IN BNC connectors for analog audio input.
3
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output. If VGA is connected, the interface will not function.
If VGA is not connected, the interface is used as the main video output with local
video display and menu operations.
AUDIO OUT BNC connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with VIDEO OUT.
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
RJ-45 10M/100M/1000M adaptive Ethernet interface for DS-8100AHF (L) I-ST;
RJ-45 10M/100M adaptive Ethernet interface for DS-8100AH (L) I-ST.
7 eSATA Interface Reserved.
8 RS-485 Interface Connector for RS-485 devices.
9
ALARM IN Connectors for alarm input.
ALARM OUT Connectors for alarm output.
10 DC OUT DC+12V/1A-1.5A power output for camera.
11 POWER AC 100V~240V
12 GROUND Ground(needs to be connected when DVR starts up)
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Connections
Connecting to Alarm Input / Output Device
Connections of DS-8100HCI-ST series DVR
The alarm input/output interface of the DVR is shown below:
DS-8104HCI-ST series DVR DS-8108/8116HCI-ST series DVR
DS-8100AH (F) (L) I-ST series DVR
The alarm input is an open/closed relay. If the input is not an open/closed relay, follow the connection diagram
below:
To connect to an AC/DC load, use the following diagram:
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For DC load, JP4 can be used within the limit of 12V/1A safely. If the interface is connected to an AC load, JP4
should be left open. Use an external relay for safety (as shown in the figure above).
There are 4 jumpers (JP4, JP5, JP6, and JP7) on the motherboard, each corresponding with one alarm output. By
default, jumpers are connected. To connect an AC load, jumpers should be removed.
Note:&An external relay is needed to prevent electric shock when connecting to an AC load.
Alarm Line Connection
To connect alarm devices to the DVR:
1. Disconnect pluggable block from the ALARM IN /ALARM OUT terminal block.
2. Unfasten stop screws from the pluggable block, insert signal cables into slots and fasten stop screws. Ensure
signal cables are in tight.
3. Connect pluggable block back into terminal block.
RS-485 Connection
DS-8100HCI-ST series DVR DS-8100AH (F) (L) I-ST series DVR
To connect RS-485 devices to the DVR:
1. Disconnect pluggable block from the RS-485 terminal block.
2. Unfasten stop screws from the pluggable block, insert signal cables into slots and fasten stop screws. Ensure
signal cables are in tight.
3. Connect pluggable block back into terminal block.
Note: Make sure the pan/tilt receiver unit is connected to the T+ and T- of the DVR.
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Specifications
Model
DS-8104HCI-ST
DS-8108HCI-ST
DS-8116HCI-ST
Video/Audio
input
Analog video
input
4-ch
8-ch
16-ch
BNC connector (1.0Vp-Sȍ3$/176&DGDSWLYH
Audio input
4-ch 8-ch 16-ch
BNC connector (2.0Vp-SNȍ
Voice talk input 1-ch, BNC connector (2.0Vp-SNȍ
Video/Audio
output
CVBS output
1-ch
, BNC connector (1.0Vp-Sȍ
Resolution: PAL: 704×576, NTSC:704×480
VGA output 1-ch, resolution: 1024×768/60Hz
Audio output 1-ch, BNC connector (2.0Vp-SNȍ
Video/Audio
encoding
Video
compression
H.264
Recording
resolution
4CIF/2CIF/CIF/QCIF
Frame rate
4CIF/2CIF: 12fps;
CIF/QCIF:
25fps(P)/30fps(N)
4CIF/2CIF: 8fps;
CIF/QCIF:
25fps(P)/30fps(N)
4CIF/2CIF: 6fps;
CIF/QCIF:
25fps(P)/30fps(N)
Video bit rate
32Kbps~2048Kbps, or user-defined (Max. 3072Kbps)
Stream type
Video/ Video & Audio
Dual stream
Support
Audio
compression
G. 7 11
Audio bit rate
64kbps
Synchronous
playback
4-ch 8-ch 16-ch
Hard disk
Type
4 SATA interfaces
8 SATA interfaces
8 SATA interfaces
ESATA
1 ESATA interface
Capacity
Up to 2TB capacity for each interface
External
interface
Network
interface
1, RJ45 10M/100M adaptive Ethernet interface
Serial interface
1 RS-485 serial interface, 1 RS-485 keyboard interface, 1 RS-232 serial
interface
USB interface
3, USB2.0
Alarm in
4
16
16
Alarm out
2 4 4
Others
Power supply
100240 VAC, 6.3A, 50~60 Hz
Consumption
:ZLWKRXWKDUGGLVNRU'9'-R/W)
Working
temperature
-10 ºC ~+55 ºC
Working
humidity
10%~90%
Chassis
19-inch rack mounted 2U chassis
Size(mm)
95mm(H)×450mm(W)×450mm(D)
Weight
.JZLWKRXWKDUGGLVNRU'9'-R/W)
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Model
DS-8104AH(L)I-ST
DS-8108AH(L)I-ST
Video/Audio input
Analog video input
4-ch
8-ch
BNC connector (1.0Vp-Sȍ3$/176&DGDSWLYH
Audio input
4-ch 8-ch
BNC connector (2.0Vp-SNȍ
Voice talk input 1-ch, BNC connector (2.0 Vp-SNȍ
Video/Audio
output
CVBS output
1-ch, BNC connector (1.0 Vp-Sȍ
Resolution: PAL: 704×576, NTSC:704×480
VGA output 1-ch, resolution: 1024×768/60Hz
LCD Display Available by DS-8104AHLI-ST and DS-8108AHLI-ST models
Audio output 1-ch, BNC connector (Linear, 600ȍ
Video/Audio
encoding
Video compression
H.264
Recording
resolution
Channel 1:
4CIF/2CIF/CIF/QCIF
Channel 2-4:
CIF/QCIF
Channel 1: 4CIF/2CIF/CIF/QCIF
Channel 2-8:
CIF/QCIF
Frame rate 25fps(P)/30fps(N)
Video bit rate
32Kbps~2048Kbps, or user-defined (Max. 3072Kbps)
Stream type
Vid eo/ Video & Audio
Dual stream
Support
Audio
compression
OggVorbis
Audio bit rate
64kbps
Synchronous
playback
4-ch
Hard disk
Type 4 SATA interfaces
ESATA
1 ESATA interface (Reserved)
Capacity
Up to 2TB capacity for each interface
External interface
Network interface
1, RJ45 10M/100M adaptive Ethernet interface
Serial interface
1 RS-485 interface, 1 RS-232 interface
USB interface
2, USB2.0
Alarm in
9
Alarm out
4
Others
Power supply
100240 VAC, 6.3A, 50~60 Hz
Consumption
40W (without hard disk
or DVD-R/W)
45W (without hard disk or
DVD-R/W)
Working
temperature
-10~+55
Working humidity
10%~90%
Chassis
Chassis for ATM DVR
Size(mm)
180mm(H)×180mm(W)×280mm(D)
Weight
.JZLWKRXWKDUGGLVNRU'9'-R/W)
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Model
DS-8104AHF(L)I-ST
DS-8108AHF(L)I-ST
Video/Audio input
Analog video input
4-ch
8-ch
BNC connector (1.0Vp-Sȍ3$/176&DGDSWLYH
Audio input
4-ch 8-ch
BNC connector (2.0Vp-SNȍ
Voice talk input 1-ch, BNC connector (2.0Vp-p, Nȍ
Video/Audio
output
CVBS output
1-ch, BNC connector (1.0Vp-Sȍ
Resolution: PAL: 704×576, NTSC:704×480
VGA output 1-ch, resolution: 1024×768/60Hz
LCD Display
Available by DS-8104AHFLI-ST and DS-8108AHFLI-ST
models
Audio output 1-ch, BNC connector (Linear, 600ȍ
Video/Audio
encoding
Video compression
H.264
Recording
resolution
4CIF/DCIF/2CIF/CIF/QCIF
Frame rate 25fps(P)/30fps(N)
Video bit rate
32Kbps~2048Kbps, or user-defined (Max. 3072Kbps)
Stream type
Video/ Video & Audio
Dual stream
Support
Audio compression
OggVorbis
Audio bit rate
16kbps
Synchronous
playback
2-ch 4-ch
Hard disk
Type 4 SATA interfaces
ESATA
1 ESATA interface (reserved)
Capacity
Up to 2TB capacity for each interface
External interface
Network interface
1, RJ45 10M/100M/1000M adaptive Ethernet interface
Serial interface
1 RS-485 interface, 1 RS-232 interface
USB interface
2, USB2.0
Alarm in
9
Alarm out
4
Others
Power supply
100240 VAC, 6.3A, 50~60 Hz
Consumption
40W (without hard disk or
DVD-R/W)
45W (without hard disk or
DVD-R/W)
Working
temperature
-10~+55
Working humidity
10%~90%
Chassis
Chassis for ATM DVR
Size(mm)
180mm(H)×180mm(W)×280mm(D)
Weight
.Jwithout hard disk or DVD-R/W)
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HDD Storage Calculation Chart
The following chart shows an estimation of storage space used based on recording at one channel for an hour at a
fixed bit rate.
Bit Rate Storage Used
96K 42M
128K 56M
160K 70M
192K 84M
224K 98M
256K 112M
320K 140M
384K 168M
448K 196M
512K 225M
640K 281M
768K 337M
896K 393M
1024K 450M
1280K 562M
1536K 675M
1792K 787M
2048K 900M
Note: Please note that supplied values for storage space used is just for reference. Storage space used is
estimated by formulas and may have some deviation from actual value.
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Menu Structure
The menu structure of the DS-8100-ST Series DVR is as followed:
Startup and Shutdown
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of your DVR.
To start your DVR:
1. Ensure the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY recommended that an
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is used in conjunction with the unit.
2. Press the POWER switch on the rear panel. After the power has been started up, the POWER indicator will
light green.
To shut down the DVR:
1. Enter the Shutdown menu by clicking on Menu >ShutDown.
2. Select the ShutDown button.
3. Click the Yes button.
Using the Setup Wizard
By default, the Setup Wizard will start once the DVR has loaded. The Setup Wizard will walk you through some
of the more important settings of your DVR. If you do not wish to use the Setup Wizard at this time, click the
Cancel button. You may also choose to use the Setup Wizard at a later time by leaving the “Start Wizard when
DVR starts?” checkbox checked.
To start using the Setup Wizard:
1. Click the Next button on the Wizard window. This will take you to the User Permission window.
2. Navigate to the Admin Password input field. Enter the admin password into the Admin
Password input field. By default, the password is 12345.
3. To change the admin password, check the New Admin Password checkbox. Enter the new password and
confirm the password in the given fields.
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4. Click the Next button. This will take you to the General Settings dialog box.
5. Click the Enter button to enter the General Settings interface.
6. 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.
7. Enter the correct date and time under System Time. Click the Apply button to save the setting.
8. Select the DST Settings tab to enable DST, and More Settings to change device name and number.
9. Click OK to return to the Setup Wizard window.
10. Click Next button to enter the HDD Management dialog box.
11. To access HDD management interface, click the Enter button.
12. 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.
13. After the HDD has been initialized, click the OK button which will take you back to the Setup Wizard
window.
14. Click Next button to enter the Record Settings dialog box.
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15. To access Record Settings interface, click the Enter button.
16. Select the Schedule tab.
17. Click Edit button to enter a new recording schedule.
18. Check both the Enable Schedule and All Day checkbox. This will enable the recording schedule and
make it record continuously all day.
19. 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.
20. Click Next button to access the Network Settings dialog box.
21. To configure network settings, click the Enter button.
22. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway settings.
23. Click OK button to return to the Setup Wizard.
24. If all the settings have been entered, click Done to finish and exit the Setup Wizard.
Setting Date & Time
It is extremely important to setup the system date and time to
accurately timestamp recordings and events.
To set date and time:
1. Enter General Settings menu by clicking Menu>
Settings > General.
2. Enter the correct date and time under System Time.
3. Click the Apply button to save the setting.
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Live View
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.
PTZ Control
Settings for a PTZ camera must be configured before it is used. Before proceeding, verify that the PTZ and RS-485 of the DVR
are connected properly.
PTZ Settings
To configure PTZ settings:
1. Click Menu > Settings > PTZ to enter the PTZ Settings menu.
2. Select channel where PTZ camera is installed next to Camera label.
3. Configure the settings of baud rate, date bit, stop bit, parity, flow control,
PTZ protocol and address.
4. Click OK to save settings and exit the PTZ Settings menu.
PTZ Control
The PTZ control panel in the live preview window provides a series of PTZ control buttons, as shown in the
following figure:
1. Directional Pad/Auto-scan Buttons: Controls the movements and directions of the PTZ. The center button is
also used to start auto-scan of PTZ.
2. Zoom: Used to zoom in and out with the PTZ.
3. Focus: Used to adjust the focus of the PTZ.
4. Iris: Used to open up or close the iris of the PTZ.
5. Speed: Adjusts the movement speed of the PTZ.
6. Light: Turns PTZ light (if applicable) on and off.
7. Wiper: Turns PTZ wiper (if applicable) on and off.
8. Zoom In: Instantly zooms PTZ in.
9. Center: Centers PTZ. Camera: Select a PTZ camera.
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Preview Menu
Call Preset: Call a PTZ preset.
Call Patrol: Call a PTZ patrol.
Call Pattern: Call a PTZ pattern.
Preset Settings: Enter PTZ preset configuration menu.
Patrol Settings: Enter PTZ patrol configuration menu.
Pattern Settings: Enter PTZ pattern configuration menu.
PTZ Menu: Enter PTZ menu.
PTZ Settings: Enter PTZ settings menu.
Playback
Playback by Video Search
To playback files from a general search:
1. Enter into the Video Search menu by clicking Menu > Video Search.
2. Select General tab, and Set the search parameters by selecting cameras to search, video/file type and the
start/end time.
3. Click the Play button to start playback of all the files found with the specified search criteria or click the Search
button to bring up the list of search results. After search results are presented, select the file you would like to
playback and press Play to enter synchronous playback cameras selection.
4. Recordings will automatically be played back in the Playback interface.
Playback by Event Search
To playback files from a video event search:
1. Enter into the Video Search menu by clicking Menu > Event Search.
2. Set the search parameters by selecting event type to search, alarm input/ channel and the start/end time.
3. Click the Search button to start bring up the list of search results. After search results are presented, you can
press play icon to playback the selected event.
Playback by Card Number
Note:&The playback by card No. is supported by DS-8100AH (F) (L) I-ST model only.
To play back files from a video search:
1. Enter into the Video Search menu by clicking Menu > Video Search.
2. Set the search parameters by selecting cameras, card no., video/file type and the start/end time to search.
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Note:&You can search and playback video files by their card numbers.
3. Click the Play button to start playback of all the files found with the specified search criteria or click the
Search button to bring up the list of search results. After search results are presented, select the file you would
like to playback and press Play.
4. Recordings will automatically be play backed in the Playback interface.
Playback by Live Preview
You may also instantly playback from a channel while watching a Live Preview. The playback will be of
recordings from the past 5 minutes.
To playback from a channel instantly in Live Preview:
• Using a Mouse:
1. Right-click the mouse on desired channel and select the Playback button.
2. Recordings from the selected channel will start playing back in the Playback interface. An Attention message will appear if
there are no recordings found from the previous 5 minutes. You may also press the Play button to view the day’s recording
for the selected channel.
3. You may also select additional channels for playback from the channel list on the right hand side of the Playback interface.
• Using the Front Panel/Remote:
1. Press the PLAY button. This will take you into the Playback interface.
2. Enter the channel you would like to view recordings for on the front panel or remote (i.e. press ‘SHIFT’, the STATUS light
will turn green, then press ‘1’ for channel 1, press ‘2’ for channel 2).
3. Recordings will begin for the selected channel.
Playback by System Log
You may also playback recordings from the System Log.
To playback video from the System Log:
1. Enter the Log Search menu by clicking Menu> Maintenance >Log
Search.
2. Set Major Type setting to Information.
3. Set Minor Type setting to Start Record or End Record.
4. Set Start Time and End Time.
5. Click the Search button.
6. A list of results with your search criteria will be displayed. Select
the video log to playback and click Play.
7. The recording will begin to play in the Playback interface.
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Backup
Recorded files can be backed up to various devices, such as USB flash drives, USB HDDs or a DVD writer.
To export recorded files:
1. Enter the Export Video menu by clicking Menu > Video Search.
2. Select desired parameters to search for files to export.
3. Press the Export button. This will take you to the Video Search menu.
4. Select the files to export. You may also click the Play button to verify that these files are indeed the ones you would like to
export.
5. The size of the currently selected files is displayed in the lower-left corner of the window. Select the Next button to enter the
Export menu.
6. Select device to export to from drop-down list (USB Flash Drive, USB HDD, and DVD Writer). If backup device is not
recognized:
• Click the Refresh button.
• Reconnect device.
• Check for compatibility from vendor.
7. Click Start to begin backup process.
8. After the backup process has completed, you may select the files from your device and click the Play button to verify that it
has been exported successfully.
Note: Video Player software will automatically be copied on to the device that the recorded files were exported on.
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