HIKVISION DS-9116HFI-ST, DS-9108HFI-ST, DS-9104HFI-ST Quick Operation Manual

DS-9100HFI-ST Series DVR

Quick Operation Guide

Version 2.0.2

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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-9100HFI-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 (~0.75-inch) 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 you start:

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.
Up to 8 SATA hard disks can be installed on your DVR.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.

Steps:

1. Fasten the hard disk mounting handle to the hard disk with screws.

2. Insert the key and turn in clockwise direction to open the panel lock.

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3. Press the buttons on the panel of two sides and open the front panel.

4. Insert the hard disk along the slot until it is placed into position.

5. Repe at the above steps to install other hard disks onto the DVR. After having finished

the installation of all hard disks, replace the front panel and lock it with the key
again.

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Front Panel

No. Name Function Description

1

ALARM Alarm indicator turns red when a sensor alarm is detected.

READY

Ready indicator is normally green, indicating that the DVR is functioning
properly.

STATUS

Status indicator turns green 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 for future usage.

TX/RX

TX/RX indictor blinks green when network conn

ection is functioning

properly.

GUARD

Guard indicator turns green when the device is in armed status; at this time,
an alarm is enabled when an event is detected. The indicator turns off when
the device is unarmed. The arm/disarm status can be changed by pressing
and holding on the ESC button for more than 3 seconds in live view mode.

2 IR Receiver

Receiver for IR remote

3 Front Panel Lock

You can lock or unlock the panel by the key.

4 DVD-ROM

Slot for DVD-ROM. (Optional)

5 Alphanumeric Buttons

•

Switching to the corresponding channel in Live view or PTZ Control

mode.

• Inputting numbers and characters in Edit mode.

• Switching between different channels in Playback mode.

•The light of the button is green when the corresponding channel is

recording; it is red when the channel is in network transmission status; it is
pink when the channel is recording and transmitting.

6 USB Interfaces

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

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ESC

Back to the previous menu
Pressing for Arming/disarming the DVR in Live View mode.

REC/SHOT

Entering the Manual Record setting menu. In PTZ control settings, press the
REC/SHOT button and then you can call a PTZ preset by pressing Numeric
button.

PLAY/AUTO

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.

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ZOOM+

Zooming in the PTZ camera in the PTZ Control setting.

A/FOCUS+

Adjusting 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+

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.

MAIN/SPOT/ZOOM-

The MAIN/SPOT/ZOOM- button is used to switch between main and spot
output. In PTZ Control mode, it can be used to zoom out the image.

F1/ LIGHT

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 The F2/AUX button is used to cycle through tab pages.

MENU/WIPER

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).

PREV/FOCUS-

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 l/IRIS

The PTZ/IRIS- but ton 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.

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DIRECTION/ENTER

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 Live Vie w mode, these buttons can
be used to cycle through channels.

ENTER

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-channel Play mode, pressing the ENTER
button will advance the video by a single frame.

9 JOG SHUTTLE Control

The JOG SHUTTLE control can be used to move the active selection in a
menu. It will move the selection up and down. In the Playback mode, the
ring is used to jump 30s forward/backward in video files. In Live View
mode, it can be used to cycle through different channels.

10 POWER ON/OFF Power on/off switch.

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Rear Panel

No. Item Description
1 VIDEO IN BNC connector for analog video input.
2 LOOP OUT BNC connector for video loop output.
3 VIDEO SPOT OUT BNC connector for video output.
4 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for video output.

1. When both HDMI and VGA are connected, it is used for live view
only;

2. When either HDMI or VGA is connected, it is used as the spot video
output for live view, playback, recording and PTZ controls;

3. When neither HDMI nor VGA is connected, it is used as the main
video output for live view and menu operations.

5 AUDIO OUT RCA connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with

VIDEO OUT.

6 LINE IN RCA connector for audio input.
7 AUDIO IN RCA connector for audio input.
8 AUDIO IN DB26 connector for audio input.
9 RS-232 Interface Connector for RS-232 devices.
10 VGA DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
11 HDMI HDMI video output connector.
12 eSATA (Optional) Connects external SATA HDD, CD/DVD-RM.
13 LAN Interface Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).
14 Termination Switch RS-485 termination switch.

Up position is not terminated.
Down position is terminated with 120Ω resistance.

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RS-485 Interface Connector for RS-485 devices. T+ and T- pins connects to R+ and R-

pins of PTZ receiver respectively.

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.
16 GROUND Ground (needs to be connected when DVR starts up).
17 AC 100V ~ 240V AC 100V ~ 240V power supply.
18 POWER Switch for turning on/off the device.