Hikvision DS-8700 User Manual

DS-8700 Series Net DVR

User Manual

V2.2

Thank you for purchasing our embedded Net DVR. This manual is applicable for DS-8700 series Net DVR. Please read this User Manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely.

The contents of this Manual are subject to change without notice.

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	Index
Safety Precaution ..............................................................................................................................		5
Chapter1	Product Introduction..................................................................................................	8
1.1	Summary ...................................................................................................................	8
1.2	Model Description.....................................................................................................	8
1.3	Features .....................................................................................................................	9
1.4	Typical Application .................................................................................................	11
Chapter2	Installation...............................................................................................................	12
2.1	Check DVR and It’s Accessories ............................................................................	12
2.2	HDD Installation .....................................................................................................	12
2.3	DVR Rear Panel ......................................................................................................	15
2.4	External Alarm In/Out Connection .........................................................................	16
2.5	Powering up ............................................................................................................	17
Chapter3	Operational Instructions ..........................................................................................	18
3.1	DVR Front Panel.....................................................................................................	18
3.2	IR Control ...............................................................................................................	20
3.3	OSD Menu Description...........................................................................................	22
3.3.1	Main Menu Items ............................................................................................	22
3.3.2	Menu Operation ..............................................................................................	23
3.4	Character Input........................................................................................................	26
Chapter4	Basic Operation Guide ............................................................................................	27
4.1	Power on .................................................................................................................	27
4.2	Live View ................................................................................................................	28
4.3	Login .......................................................................................................................	32
4.4	PTZ Control ............................................................................................................	33
4.5	Manual Record ........................................................................................................	35
4.6	Playback ..................................................................................................................	37
4.7	Backup Recorded Files ...........................................................................................	44
4.8	Turn off DVR ..........................................................................................................	48
Chapter5	Advanced Operation Guide .....................................................................................	50
5.1	User Management ...................................................................................................	51
5.1.1	Add User .........................................................................................................	52
5.1.2	Delete User......................................................................................................	54
5.1.3	Password Modification....................................................................................	55
5.1.4	User Rights......................................................................................................	57
5.2	Device ID and Language.........................................................................................	60
5.3	Video Standard and VGA Setup ..............................................................................	61
5.4	Day and Time Setup ................................................................................................	63
5.4.1	Day and Time Setting......................................................................................	63
5.4.2	Day and Time Display Mode ..........................................................................	64
5.5.3	Daylight Saving Time Setup ...........................................................................	66
5.5	Camera Setup ..........................................................................................................	67

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5.5.1		Camera Name Setup........................................................................................	67
5.5.2		Video Parameters Setup ..................................................................................	68
5.6	Mask Area Setup .....................................................................................................		70
5.7	View Tampering Alarm ...........................................................................................		72
5.8	Video Loss Alarm....................................................................................................		74
5.9	Motion Detection Alarm .........................................................................................		76
5.10	Live View Setup ......................................................................................................		80
5.11	Recording Setup ......................................................................................................		83
5.12	Alarm I/O Setup ......................................................................................................		88
5.13	Network Setup.........................................................................................................		93
5.13.1		Network Basic Settings ...................................................................................	93
5.13.2		Network Advanced Settings ............................................................................	94
5.13.3		DHCP Function ...............................................................................................	94
5.13.4		PPPoE Function ..............................................................................................	95
5.13.5 IP Server Solution for DHCP ..........................................................................			96
5.13.6 DDNS setup .........................................................................................................			97
5.13.7 Email setup...........................................................................................................			97
5.14	PTZ Setup ...............................................................................................................		97
5.14.1		PTZ Connection ..............................................................................................	98
5.14.2		PTZ Settings....................................................................................................	98
5.14.3		PTZ Control ..................................................................................................	100
5.14.4		Preset Setup ...................................................................................................	100
5.14.5		Sequence Setup .............................................................................................	101
5.14.6		Tour Setup .....................................................................................................	103
5.15	RS232 Setup..........................................................................................................		104
5.15.1		Console Mode ...............................................................................................	104
5.15.2		Transparent Channel Mode ...........................................................................	104
5.16	Exceptions Setup...................................................................................................		104
Chapter6	Utilities..................................................................................................................		106
6.1	Restore Parameters................................................................................................		107
6.2	Hard Disk Management ........................................................................................		108
6.3	Clear Alarm Out ....................................................................................................		108
6.4	Reboot ...................................................................................................................		108
6.5	Power Off ..............................................................................................................		108
6.6	View Log...............................................................................................................		109
6.7	System Information...............................................................................................		112
6.8	Multi-Playback......................................................................................................		112
Chapter7		Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................	114
7.1	Upgrade from USB Flash......................................................................................		114
7.2	Upgrade from FTP Server .....................................................................................		115
7.2.1		FTP Server Setup...........................................................................................	115
7.2.2		Use DVR FTP Upgrade Function..................................................................	117
7.2.3		Use RS-232 Serial Command .......................................................................	117
7.3	Use Client Software to Upgrade............................................................................		120

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Appendix A		HDD Capacity Calculation ...................................................................................	121
Appendix B		DVR Connector Definition ...................................................................................	122
1	RS485 Connecting ........................................................................................................		122
2	UTP Network Connecting .............................................................................................		123
3	RS232 Connecting ........................................................................................................		125
Appendix C		Specifications ........................................................................................................	128
Appendix D		Quick Search .........................................................................................................	130
Appendix E		Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................	132
Appendix F		Product Service .....................................................................................................	134
Appendix G		Customer Information Card ..................................................................................	135

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Safety Precaution

Caution:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover, (unless you wish to install hard disks, please see the section "Hard Disk Installation").

No User-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Important Safeguards:

1.Read 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 blade or third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into the outlet, consult an electrician 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 only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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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. Excessive force or shock may result in damage 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, consult 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 liquid 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. Unauthorized substitutions 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 grounding 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 placed on this apparatus.

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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 fluff-free cloth or shammy leather cloth.

Warning

This device is intended for use in public areas only. Surreptitious recording of oral communications is may prohibited by 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 Recorder

2.Accessories box

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Chapter1 Product Introduction

1.1Summary

DS-8700HI series network digital video recorder is an excellent digital surveillance product. It uses the embedded MCU and embedded operating system (RTOS), combining the most advanced technology in Information Industry such as video and audio encoding/decoding, hard disk record and TCP/IP. The firmware is burned in the flash, more stable and reliable.

DS-8700 series device has both the features of digital video recorder (DVR) and digital video server (DVS). It can work stand alone, also be used to build a powerful surveillance network, widely used in bank, telecommunication, transportation, factories, warehouse, irrigation, etc.

1.2Model Description

DS - 87 xx H I

Oversea product

Model name (H)

Camera number

Embedded DVR code name

Digital Surveillance

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1.3Features

Compression

Support 16 channels video input (PAL/NTSC) at most. Each channel is independent, H.264 hardware compression and real time (PAL: 25 FPS, NTSC: 30FPS). Support both variable bit rate and variable frame rate

Support 4 channels audio input at most. Each channel is independent, OggVorbis compression and bit rate is 16Kbps

Compressed video and audio are synchronous. You can select either mixed stream or only video stream

Support 4CIF, DCIF, 2CIF, CIF and QCIF resolution

Support multi area motion detection

Support OSD and changeable OSD position

Support LOGO and changeable LOGO position

Local functions

Record

Support multiple record type, including real time, manual record, motion detection, external alarm, motion&alarm, motion|alarm

Support 4 SATA HDDs maximum and each HDD can support 2000GB maximum

Support FAT32 file system

Support HDD S.M.A.R.T technology

Support cycle or none cycle record

Support backup the recorded files and clips. Support USB memory, USB HDD, USB CD/DVD, SATA CD/DVD writer for backup

Preview and playback

Support BNC analog monitor and VGA output for main output

Support multiple preview modes

Support Dual-stream

Support sensitive area mask

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Support camera spiteful block alarm

Support multi-ch playback. Support play forward, backward, pause, frame by frame, etc

Support play back by files or by time

Display local record status

PTZ

Support many kinds of PTZ protocol

Support preset, sequence and Tour

Alarms

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

Others

Support IR control

Support RS-485 keyboard

Support multi-level user management

Network

Support TCP, UDP, RTP, Multicast for network preview

Support PPPoE for board band dialup

Support remote parameters setup

Alarm information can be sent to remote center

Network control PTZ

Network record the real time stream

Network download and playback the recorded files in DVR

Remote upgrade the firmware

RS-232 supports transparent channel function so that the remote PC can use DVR to control serial devices

Support bi-direction voice talk or one-way voice broadcast

Support IE to preview and configure DVR

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Support log.

Development support

Provide network SDK

Provide client demo source code

USB-related function

Add USB device [Format], [New Folder], [Delete File] and [Backup] functions.

Backup segment, Multi-backup, all day backup (default in first divisional root directory).

Record files in USB devices could be played.

Add log backup function.

Add device configuration backup function.

1.4Typical Application

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Chapter2 Installation

2.1Check DVR and It’s Accessories

When you get the product, check that all the items are included in your product package. There is a list in the package. If any of the items is missing, please contact your dealer.

2.2HDD Installation

Installing the hard disks must be done only by qualified personnel. Unauthorized

installation of hard disks may result in permanent damage of the disk and the recorder,

and is at own risk.

Caution:

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

make sure you use a static-free workstation. Any electrostatic energy coming in contact

with the hard disk or DVR main board can damage it permanently.

1 Loosen the Screws and open the metal cover.

2 Fix the hard disk in bracket. If the hard disk is installed in underlayer, the uplayer bracket should be removed firstly.

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3 Connect the motherboard and hard disk by data cable.

4 Connect the power cable to hard disk.

5 Mount back the metal cover, and fixed by screws.

6: Press [MENU] key to enter into DVR main menu. Go to the "Utilities" menu and choose "Hard disk" to format the hard disks, Check if all installed disks are detected by the DVR, and if the capacity is OK. Choose "Format" and select "All" to format all hard disks. When all disks are formatted a confirmation message will be shown on the screen. Check if all installed disks have the status "OK".

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The installation of HDD is complete.

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2.3DVR Rear Panel

					DS-8716HI Rear Panel
	Index			Physical Interface			Description
				Video input			Standard BNC
	1
				Audio Input			Standard BNC
	2			Spot video output			Spot monitor for live video and playback
				Spot audio output			Spot monitor for live audio and playback
	3			Main video output			Main monitor for live video playback and menu
				Main audio output			Main monitor for live audio and playback
	4			Line in			Line input for audio
	5			VGA interface			VGA display
				RS-232			Connect RS-232 devices. Refer to Appendix B for	pin
	6						definition
				Network interface			Connect network devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin
							definition
	7			USB Interface			USB flash memory, USB HDD, USB CD/DVD or USB
							mouse
	8			E-SATA			Optional. Extend 1st internal SATA to E-SATA.
	9			SW1			RS-485 terminal resistor switch. Default is off.	The
							resistor is 120Ω
				RS-485			PTZ connection. Using T+/T- to connect PTZ.
	10			Keyboard interface			Using D+/D- for keyboard and DVR cascade connection.
				Alarm input			16 sensor alarm in
				Relay output			4 relay outputs
	11			GND			Ground
	12			AC input			100~240VAC

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2.4External Alarm In/Out Connection

Alarm input dry node

Alarm input port (dry node):

G (GND): Connect the GND of sensor.

1~8: Alarm input, support normal open/normal close.

0: Reserved.

Alarm output:

1G~4G: 4 relay output.

Alarm output connection

Connect with DC device

Connect with AC device

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2.5Powering up

1.Switch on all connected equipment.

2.Connect the power cable to the unit

3.Switch on the power

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Chapter3 Operational Instructions

3.1DVR Front Panel

1				2															2				3
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	90		90					9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	PW
																							R
								90	90
								HIKVISION
								90		90						1			2		3
														IRIS					ABC		DEF
				PUSH				REA
								DY					EDIT		PTZ	4			5		6		ENTE
								STATU
									S		WIPE			FOCU		GHI			JKL		MNO		R
											R			S
								ALAR								7			8		9
									M	MENU	ESC		A		PREV
								MOD			AUT	SHO		ZOO		PQRS			TUV		WXYZ
								EM
											O	T		M		0			F1		F2
								HDD
										PLAY	REC		INFO		VOIP
								LINK
								Tx/Rx
			8					4				5							6				7

Index	Type	Name	Description
1			IR receiver
2	State	1 - 16	Show 1-16 camera status. Green means recording;
	Lamps		Red means network transmission; Orange means
			recording and network transmission.
3	POWER	POWER	Device switch with power indicator lamp. Green
			means DVR is working; Red means DVR is powered
			off; No light means no power is supplied.
4	State	READY	DVR is ready
	Lamps
		STATUS	Green means you can use IR remote control
		ALARM	Red means there is alarm
		Modem	Green means modem connection and dial-up
			successful
		HDD	Twinkle in red means reading or writing HDD
		LINK	Green means network is OK
		Tx/Rx	Twinkle in green means data is being transmitted
5	Input Keys	Numeric	Input number, lower case, upper case character and
		Keys	symbols
		F1	[LIGHT] in PTZ control
		F2	[AUX] in PTZ control
		MENU	1. Switch preview mode into menu
			2. Brush control short key [WIPER]
			3. Press [MENU] for more than 5 seconds to cancel
			button beep sound
	Function	ESC	Cancel and back to parent menu
	Keys
		PLAY	1. Local playback

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6			2.	[AUTO] in PTZ control
		REC	1.	Manual record
			2.	[SHOT] in PTZ control (call PTZ preset)
		EDIT	1.	In edit state, delete the current cursor character
			2.	[IRIS+] in PTZ control
			3.	Select  or × to enable or disable
		PTZ	1.	Enter into PTZ control mode
			2.	[IRIS-] in PTZ control
		A	1.	Input switch (number, lower case, upper case
				and symbol)
			2.	[FOCUS+] in PTZ control
			3.	In preview mode, display or hide the channel
				status bar
		PREV	1.	Multi screen preview switch
			2.	Switch menu mode into live view
			3.	[FOCUS-] in PTZ mode
		INFO	[ZOOM+] in PTZ control
		Main/Aux	1.	Switch main/aux video output control mode (This
				function is not available for DS-8704HI-S DVR)
			2.	[ZOOM-] in PTZ control
7	Control	Direction	Composed of [] , [], [] and []
	Keys	Keys	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.

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3.2IR Control

	Index	Name	Description
	1	POWER	Turn off device
	2	DEV	Enable/Disable IR remote control
	3	Numeric Keys	Same as numeric keys of front panel
	4	EDIT	Same as [EDIT] key of front panel
	5	A	Same as [A] key of front panel
	6	REC	Same as [REC] key of front panel
	7	PLAY	Same as [PLAY] key of front panel
	8	INFO	Same as [INFO] key of front panel
	9	VOIP	Same as [Main/Aux] key of front
			panel.
	10	MENU	Same as [MENU] key of front panel.
	11	PREV	Same as [PREV] key of front panel.
	12	Direction Keys	Same as direction keys and enter key
		ENTER	of front panel
	13	PTZ	Same [PTZ] key of front panel

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

Loading the batteries into the IR controller

1.Remove the battery cover.

2.Insert the battery. Please take care that the poles (+ and -) are correctly positioned.

3.Replace the battery cover.

Start to use IR controller

Press [DEV] key, input the DVR device ID (default is “88”, can be changed in “Display” menu) and then press [ENTER] key. If the “STATUS” lamp of DVR front panel is turned into green, it means you can use IR controller to operate this DVR.

Stop using IR controller

When IR controller status is on, press [DEV] key again, the “STATUS” lamp will be turned off. The IR controller can not control this DVR.

Switch the DVR off

When IR controller status is on, press [POWER] key for several seconds, the DVR will be powered off.

When IR controller can not work normally

Check batteries poles.

Check the remaining charge in the batteries.

Check IR controller sensor is mask.

Please change another IR controller to try again. If the problem is still existed, please contact administrator.

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3.3 OSD Menu Description

3.3.1 Main Menu Items

Menu Name		Function		Menu Name		Function
	Device ID				Camera name and position
	Require Password
					Color
	Video standard
					OSD	Display mode, position
	Brightness
					and OSD style setup
	Menu transparency
					Mask area setup
Display	Screen saver			Camera
					View	tampering area and
	VGA resolution
					response setup
	DST
					Video signal loss
	Date and Time
					Motion detection sensitivity,
	Preview
					area and response setup
	Overwrite/Stop recording				DVR IP address
Recording	Recording parameters setup			Network	DNS IP
	Record schedule				Multicast IP address
	PreRecord time				Remote host IP and port
	PostRecord time				PPPoE setup
	Alarm	input type	(Normal
	open/ Normal close)				PTZ parameters
Alarms	Alarm	response	and PTZ	PTZ	Preset setup
	linkage				Sequence setup
	Alarm output and schedule				Tour setup
	Exception setup
					RS232 setup
					Restore factory parameters
					Multi-Playback
					Upgrade firmware
User	Add or delete user			Utilities	HDD management
	Password setup				Stop alarm output
	User rights setup				Reboot
					Power off
					View log
					System information
					Tools

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3.3.2 Menu Operation

How to enter into menu mode

Press [MENU] key to enter into DVR main menu

Press [PLAY] key to enter into playback menu

Press [REC] key to enter into manual record menu

Press [PTZ] key to enter into PTZ control interface

Notes: You must input user name and password. The default user name is “admin” and password is “12345”.

Main Menu Description

The main menu interface is following:

There is one small rectangle frame named “Active Frame”. It can be moved from one item to another by using direction keys ([↑] [↓] [] []). When the “Active Frame” is located on one item and highlight it, you can press [ENTER] key to enter into the sub menu. For example, move the “Active Frame” to “Camera” item, press [ENTER] to enter into the secondary menu as following:

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Each menu contains different kinds of items. There is a small rectangular frame named “Active Frame” which is pointing to the selected item. This “Active Frame” can be moved by direction keys ([↑] [↓] [] []). There are such kinds of menu items:

a)Check Box: Provide 2 options, “” means enable and “×” means disable. You can use [ENTER] or [EDIT] key to switch over.

b)List Box: Provide more than 2 options. However, only one of them can be selected. You can press [ENTER] or [EDIT] to enter into 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.

c)Edit Box: This is for you to input characters. Press [EDIT]key to enter into edit status, you can input characters as following:

Press [A] key to select number, upper case, lower case or symbols;

Use [] and [] keys to move cursor;

Use [EDIT] key to delete the character in front of cursor;

Press [ENTER] or [ESC] to exit edit.

d)Button: Execute a special function or enter into next sub-menu. For example, press “Policy” button to enter into sub-menu. Press [Confirm] to save parameters and return to parent menu. Press [Cancel] button to cancel and return to parent menu. The button in grey means it can be operated only after it is enabled.

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How to exit menu

Press [PREV] or [ESC] key to exit menu and return to preview mode.

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3.4Character Input

In the menu interface, if you enter into edit status, for example, in the “camera name” edit box at the bottom of screen, the input status is appeared:

Here it means you can press numeric keys to input digital number.

Press [A] key to change input methods. You can select “number”, “Uppercase”, “Lowercase” or “Symbol”.

Uppercase

Lowercase

Symbol

There are 24 symbols in all. They are divided into 4 pages, and you can press [0] key to turn to next page.

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Chapter4 Basic Operation Guide

4.1Power on

Note: Please make sure the power supply matches DVR and AC cable connected correctly. Before switch DVR on, please connect one monitor with VOUT or VGA interface. Otherwise, you can not see graphic user interface and can not operate.

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

Step1: Connect AC cable correctly;

Step2: Switch on the power button on the real panel.

If [POWER] lamp is in red, just press [POWER] button to start DVR.

When DVR is started, [POWER] lamp is in green. On the monitor or VGA display, DSP and HDD initialization process will be shown.

The first line represents DSP initialization. If the DSP icon is “×”, it means that the

DSP is initialized error, please contact administrator at once.

The second line represents HDD initialization. Icons of each SATA HDD are displayed.

If the HDD icon is “×”, it means the corresponding HDD is not installed or not detected. If HDD is not detected, please contact administrator.

Note: If HDD is not installed or not detected, there is “No Disk” text string in

DVR preview screen.

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4.2Live View

DVR will enter into live view mode after it is started.

On preview screen, you can see date, time, camera’s name and camera status icon.

Set system date and time in “Display” menu, referring to 5.4; Change camera name in

“Camera” menu, referring to 5.5.

In the screen, it will display alarm icon, record and alarm status of each camera.

Record and alarm status will switch over automatically. Alarm icon only appears when

alarm happens.

Press button [A] to switch Display all status indicator ->Close all status indicator

->Display alarm info->Display camera status indicator

Mouse operation:

Right click the mouse can change the status. Show Alarm Status-> Show Chan Status-> Show Status-> Close status

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Large font OSD display: In multi-screen mode, press ESC button to display/hide

large font OSD. Right click mouse by selecting the Show Date OSD/Close Date OSD

to display/hide the large font OSD.

Also these functions support in Aux video out.

Camera record status is following:

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

Note: When alarm happens, no matter it displays alarm icon or not, press [zoom +] key can enter “alarm/exception information” interface. If it needs password, it will pop-up the login interface. Mouse control is only effective on alarm icon displayed!

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Alarm/Exception information interface

Alarm/Exception information interface contains: list box, page and refresh OCX.

Refresh button used for refresh present alarm information.

Camera alarm status is following:

Icon	Icon Color	Status Description
	White	Video signal lost
	Yellow	View tampering alarm
	Pink	Motion & External alarm
	Green	No alarm
	Blue	Motion alarm
	Red	External alarm

Press numeric keys to switch over individual camera live view. If DVR has less than

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