This chapter introduces the Honeywell HRG 4-Channel, 8-Channel, and 16-Channel
Performance Series DVRs and provides an overview of how to operate the HRG DVR using
various methods.
Overview
Developed using the latest technology, the Honeywell HRG Performance Series DVRs (HRG
DVRs) combine the latest in advanced H.264 video encoding and decoding technologies to
deliver high performance, rock-solid reliability, and longer recording times.
The Honeywell HRG DVRs can be used either as standalone video surveillance products or
used to build a powerful surveillance network. This flexibility makes them perfect for small
business applications.
Product Features
Feature Overview
•4, 8, or 16 video inputs (model dependent).
•H.264 video compression with excellent reliability and superior definition.
•4 audio inputs, 1 audio output.
•IR remote controller and mouse included
•Independent video encoding parameters, including frame rate, resolution, bit rate, and
•Remote access from iPhone and Android devices.
•Multi-site software.
•Recording rates up to 120 (4-channel), 240 (8-channel) and 480 (16-channel) ips @ 4CIF
•PTZ dome control.
video quality.
resolution.
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Local Monitoring Features
•Up to 1280 × 1024 resolution for VGA output display.
•Simultaneous VGA and CVBS output.
•Multi-camera video live view, with an adjustable camera order.
•Group switch, manual switch, and automatic cycles modes that are selectable for video
live view, with a configurable auto-cycle period.
•Digital zoom in live mode.
•Shield of assigned channels for live view.
•Privacy masking support.
•Multiple PTZ protocols support, including the setting and call up of presets, patrols, and
patterns.
•Video image zoom-in by clicking the mouse and tracing by dragging the mouse in PTZ
control mode.
Hard Disk Drive Management Features
•S.M.A.R.T. technology.
•HDD standby function.
Recording Features
•Cycle and non-cycle recording mode.
•Normal and event video encoding parameters.
•Multiple recording types, including manual, normal, alarm, motion, motion/alarm, and
motion + alarm recording.
•Eight recording time periods, with separate recording types.
•Pre-record and post-record time intervals for alarm and motion detection, and pre-record
time intervals for scheduled and manual recording.
•Lock and unlock video files.
•HDD can be set to read-only.
•Video data search and playback by channel number, recording type, and time.
•Digital zoom function in playback mode.
•Pause, fast forward play, slow play, skip forward, and skip backward available during
playback.
•Up to 4/8/16-channel synchronous playback.
Backup Features
•Back up recorded files to a USB or SATA device.
•Bunch backup by file or by time.
•Recorded files edited for backup in playback.
•Management and maintenance for backup devices.
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Alarm and Exception Features
•Configurable arming time for alarm in/out.
•Support of various exception alarm types, including: alarms for video loss, motion
detection, video tampering, unmatched video in/out format, illegal access, network
disconnection, IP conflict, hard disk error, and hard disk full.
•Support of various exception alarm handling methods, including: pop-up alarm image on
the monitor, audible warnings, surveillance center notifications, alarm output triggers, and
send emails.
•Auto recovery from exceptions.
Other Features
•Use a mouse or the IR remote control to control the HRG DVR.
•Three-level user management. Each user has individual operating permission for the HRG
DVR and cameras.
•Powerful recording and searching of operation, alarm, and exception logs.
•Unicast and multicast supported; TCP and UDP protocols applicable in unicast
•Remote search, playback and download, lock/unlock of video files.
•Breakpoint resume support.
•Remote access and configuration of parameters; remote import/export of device
•Remote access of device running status, system log, and alarm status.
•Remote formatting of hard disk, upgrade, reboot/shutdown, and other system
•Event alarm and exceptions upload to a remote management host.
•Remote video image capture in JPEG format.
•Remote PTZ control.
•Voice talk and broadcast.
•Built-in WEB Server.
System Diagram
transmission.
configuration parameters.
maintenance operations.
Connect your HRG DVR as shown in Figure 1-1.
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IR Remote
Control
Alarm Sensors
Alarm Out
Alarm Input/Output
Web BrowserMulti-site
Software
Router
Internet
Analog
Cameras
HRG4 DVR
USB Mouse
Support
Microphone
USB Flash Drive
to back up video
clips
Video In
Video Out
Main Monitor
VGA
Spot Monitor
(BNC)
Figure 1-1System Diagram (HRG4 DVR shown)
Operating the HRG DVR
You can use the following tools to navigate and operate your HRG DVR.
Front Panel
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•the front panel controls (see Front Panel on page 16)
•the IR (Infrared) remote (see Using the IR Remote Control on page 19)
•a mouse (see Using a USB Mouse on page 20)
•the virtual keyboard (see Using the Virtual Keyboard on page 21)
Familiarize yourself with the front panel controls for your HRG DVR.
HRG4 Front Panel
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Figure 1-2HRG4 Front Panel
Table 1-1HRG4 Front Panel Controls and Indicators
PositionControl/IndicatorFunction
1Status Indicators
POWERTurns green when the HRG DVR is on.
STATUSIlluminates when the compound key switches to numeric/letter input mode.
Tx/RxFlickers green when the network connection is functioning normally.
2IR ReceiverSensor for IR Remote Controller.
3Compound Buttons
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1/MENUEnter number “1”; Access the main menu.
2/ABC/F1Enter number “2” or letters “A”, “B”, “C”; The F1 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.
3/DEF/F2Enter number “3” or letters “D”, “E”, “F”; The F2 button is used to cycle through tab
pages. It will also bring up the Channel and OSD Position settings.
4/GHI/ESCEnter number “4” or letters “G”, “H”, “I”; Exit and back to the previous menu.
5/JKL/EDITEnter number “5” or letters “J”, “K”, “L”; Delete characters before cursor; Select the
check box and ON/OFF switch; Start/stop record clipping in playback.
6/MNO/PLAYEnter number “6” or letters “M”, “N”, “O”; Playback, for direct access to playback
interface.
7/PQRS/RECEnter number “7” or letters “P”, “Q”, “R”, “S”; Manual record, for direct access to
manual record interface; manually enable/disable record.
8/TUV/PTZEnter number “8” or letters “T”, “U”, “V”; Access to PTZ control interface.
9/WXYZ/PREVEnter number “9” or letters “W”, “X”, “Y”, “Z”; Multi-camera display in live view.
0/AEnter number “0”; Switch between input methods (upper and lowercase alphabet,
symbols and numeric input).
4SHIFTSwitches the compound keys functions from inputting the numeric/letter values to
the functional controls.
5Control ButtonsDirectional buttons: In menu mode, the direction buttons are used to navigate
between different fields and items and select setting parameters. In playback mode,
the Up and Down buttons are used to speed up and slow down record play, and the Left and Right buttons are used to select the recording 30s forwards or backwards.
In Live View mode, these buttons can be used to cycle through channels.
Enter: The Enter button is used to confirm selection in the Menu mode; or used to
select check box fields and ON/OFF switch. In playback mode, it can be used to
play or pause the video. In single-frame play mode, pressing the Enter button
advances the video by a single frame. And in auto sequence live view mode, the
buttons can be used to pause / resume auto sequence.
6USB PortConnection for a USB mouse or USB flash memory device.
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HRG8 and HRG16 Front Panel
Figure 1-3HRG8 and HRG16 Front Panel
PositionButton/IndicatorFunction
1USB Port
2Status Indicators
POWERTurns green when the HRG DVR is on.
READYTurns green when the device is running normally.
STATUSIlluminates when the compound key switches to numeric/letter input mode.
ALARMTurns red when there is a sensor alarm occurring.
HDDFlickers red when the HDD is reading or writing.
Tx/RxFlickers green when the network connection is functioning normally.
3IR ReceiverSensor for IR Remote Controller.
4Compound Buttons
1/MENUEnter number “1”; Access the main menu.
2/ABC/F1Enter number “2” or letters “A”, “B”, “C”; The F1 button when used in a list field will
3/DEF/F2Enter number “3” or letters “D”, “E”, “F”; The F2 button is used to cycle through tab
4/GHI/ESCEnter number “4” or letters “G”, “H”, “I”; Exit and back to the previous menu.
5/JKL/EDITEnter number “5” or letters “J”, “K”, “L”; Delete characters before cursor; Select the
6/MNO/PLAYEnter number “6” or letters “M”, “N”, “O”; Playback, for direct access to playback
7/PQRS/RECEnter number “7” or letters “P”, “Q”, “R”, “S”; Manual record, for direct access to
8/TUV/PTZEnter number “8” or letters “T”, “U”, “V”; Access to PTZ control interface.
9/WXYZ/PREVEnter number “9” or letters “W”, “X”, “Y”, “Z”; Multi-camera display in live view.
Connection for a USB mouse or USB flash memory device.
select all items on the list. In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light.
pages. It will also bring up the Channel & OSD Position settings.
check box and ON/OFF switch; Start/stop record clipping in playback.
interface.
manual record interface; manually enable/disable record.
0/AEnter number “0”; Switch between input methods (upper and lowercase alphabet,
5SHIFTSwitches the compound keys functions from inputting the numeric/letter values to
6Control ButtonsDirectional buttons: In menu mode, the direction buttons are used to navigate
symbols and numeric input).
the functional controls.
between different fields and items and select setting parameters. In playback mode,
the Up and Down buttons are used to speed up and slow down record play, and the Left and Right buttons are used to select the recording 30s forwards or backwards.
In Live View mode, these buttons can be used to cycle through channels.
Enter: The Enter button is used to confirm a selection in the Menu mode; or used
to select check box fields and the ON/OFF switch. In playback mode, it can be used
to play or pause the video. In single-frame play mode, pressing the Enter button
advances the video by a single frame. And in auto sequence live view mode, the
buttons can be used to pause / resume auto sequence.
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Using the IR Remote Control
See HRG4 Front Panel on page 17 and HRG8 and HRG16 Front Panel on
page 18 for more about front panel controls.
Table 1-2IR Remote Control
#ButtonFunction
1POWERTurn On/Off the HRG DVR.
2DEVEnable/Disable Remote Control
3AlphanumericsSame as front panel
4EDITSame as JKL/EDIT on front panel.
5ASame as 0/A on front panel.
6RECSame as 7/PQRS/REC on front panel.
7PLAYSame as 6/MNO/PLAY on front panel.
8INFOReserved.
9VOIPSame as 2/ABC/F1 on front panel.
10MENUSame as 1/MENU on front panel.
11PREVSame as 9/WXYZ/PR EV on front panel.
12DIRECTION/ENTERSame as on front panel.
13PTZSame as 8/TUV/PTZ on front panel.
14ESCSame as ESC on front panel.
15RESERVEDReserved.
16F1Same as 2/ABC on front panel.
17PTZ CONTROL ButtonsUse to adjust the iris, focus, and zoom.
18F2The F2 button is used to cycle through tab
pages. It can also be used to enter the
Channel and OSD Position settings.
Your HRG DVR may also be controlled with the IR remote control. Batteries (2 x AAA) must be
installed before operation.
Figure 1-4IR Remote Control
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Configuring the IR Remote Control
Aim the remote control at the IR receiver located at the front of the unit to test operation. If there
is no response, try the following steps:
1.Use the front control panel or the mouse to navigate to Menu Settings General More Settings.
2.Check and remember the HRG DVR ID number. The default ID number is 255. This ID
number is valid for all IR remote controls.
3.Press DEV on the remote.
4.Enter the DVR ID number from step 2.
5.Press ENTER on the IR remote control.
The Status indicator on the front panel should turn green to indicate that the remote control is
operating properly.
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Using a USB Mouse
A regular 3-button (Left/Right/Scroll-wheel) USB mouse can also be used with this HRG DVR.
Connecting a USB Mouse
•Plug the USB mouse into one of the USB ports on the front panel of the HRG DVR.
The mouse should automatically be detected. If, in a rare case, that the mouse is not detected,
pleased refer to the recommended device list from your provider.
USB Mouse Controls
Table 1-3Mouse Controls
ControlActionResult
Single clickSelect a menu component, such as a button or an
input field. This is similar to pressing the ENTER
button on the remote/front panel controls.
Double clickSwitch between single screen and multi-screen
mode in Live View/ Playback mode.
Left button
Right buttonSingle clickShows pop-up menu.
Scroll wheel
Click and dragClick and drag the Left mouse button to control the
pan/tilt of a PTZ camera as well as to vary the
position of the digital zoom area and the camera
OSD. It can also be used to setup the alarm areas.
Scroll upIn Live View mode, scrolling up will switch to the
previous screen. In Menu mode, it will move the
selection to the previous item.
Scroll downIn Live View mode, scrolling down will switch to the
next screen. In Menu mode, it will move the
selection to the next item.
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Using the Virtual Keyboard
When a mouse is used to perform a task on the HRG DVR, clicking on a text input field brings
up the Virtual Keyboard.
Figure 1-5Virtual Keyboard
Table 1-4Virtual Keyboard Controls
Virtual keyNameFunction
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LowercaseIndicates that lowercase
input is being used.
UppercaseIndicates that uppercase
input is being used.
Rear Panel
Switch to lowercaseSwitch to lowercase input.
Switch to uppercaseSwitch to uppercase input.
NumberIndicates that number input is
being used.
SymbolsSwitch to symbols input.
BackspaceDelete a character in front of
the cursor.
EnterConfirm selection.
ESCExit out of the virtual
keyboard.
Use these diagrams to make the rear panel connections.
HRG4 Rear Panel Connections and Switches
Figure 1-6HRG4 Rear Panel Connections and Switches
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Table 1-5HRG4 Rear Panel Connections and Switches
PositionConnection/SwitchFunction
1Video InBNC connectors for analog video input.
2Video OutBNC connectors for video output.
3Audio InRCA connectors for analog audio input.
4Line InRCA connector for audio input.
5Audio OutRCA connector for audio output.
6LANConnector for LAN (Local Area Network).
7VGADB15 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
8USBConnector for USB devices.
9RS-232 PortDB9 connector for RS-232 devices.
Alarm InConnector for alarm input.
10
11PowerSwitch for turning On/Off the device.
1212 V12 V DC power supply.
Alarm OutConnector for alarm output.
RS-485 PortConnector for RS-485 devices. T+, T- pins connect to PTZ.
13GNDGround (needs to be connected when HRG DVR star ts up).
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HRG8 Rear Panel Connections and Switches
HRG16 Rear Panel Connections and Switches
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Table 1-6HRG8 and HRG16 Rear Panel Connections and Switches
PositionConnection/SwitchFunction
Main Video OutBNC connectors for analog video input.
1
2Video InBNC connectors for analog video input.
3Audio InRCA connectors for anal og audio input.
4Line InRCA connector for audio input.
5Audio OutRCA connector for audio output.
6RS-232 PortDB9 connector for RS232 devices.
7VGADB15 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
8LANConnector for LAN (Local Area Network).
9USBConnector for USB devices.
10RS-485 PortConnector for RS-485 devices. T+, T- pins connect to PTZ.
11
1212 V12 V DC power supply.
13PowerSwitch for turning On/Off the device.
14GNDGround (needs to be connected when HRG DVR starts up).
Spot Video OutBNC connectors for spot video out
Alarm InConnector for alarm input.
Alarm OutConnector for alarm output.
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2
Getting Started2
This chapter covers:
•Starting and shutting down the HRG DVR
•Rebooting and locking the HRG DVR
•Using the Setup Wizard
•Setting the date and time
Starting and Shutting Down the HRG DVR
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to maintaining the life of your HRG DVR.
Starting the HRG DVR
NoteEnsure that the input voltage meets the requirements of the HRG DVR, and that
the GND is grounded.
NoteEnsure that the VGA on the HRG DVR rear panel is connected to a display
device, or that the VIDEO OUT port is connected to a monitor. You cannot view
and navigate the menu without being connected to a monitor.
1.Ensure the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY recommended
that you use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) in conjunction with the unit.
2.Press the POWER switch on the rear panel. After the power has been started up, the
POWER indicator on the HRG DVR will light green.
Shutting Down the HRG DVR
1.Click Menu ShutDown to enter the Shutdown menu (see Figure 2-1).
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Figure 2-1.Shutdown Menu
2.Click ShutDown.
3.Click Yes in the pop-up window to confirm that you want to shut down the HRG DVR.
Rebooting and Locking the HRG DVR
While in the Shutdown menu, you can also reboot or lock your HRG DVR. Locking your HRG
DVR will return you to the Live View mode, which requires a user name and password to exit out
of it. The Reboot button reboots your HRG DVR.
1.Click Menu
2.Click Lock or Reboot.
ShutDown to enter the Shutdown menu (see Figure 2-1).
Using the Setup Wizard
By default, the Setup Wizard prompt appears when you turn on the HRG DVR (see Figure 2-2).
The Setup Wizard guides you to configure some of the important settings for your HRG DVR.
NoteIf the check box is cleared , then the Setup Wizard will not run again until the
factory default settings are resumed.
If the check box is selected , then the Setup Wizard will start the next time the
HRG DVR is turned on.
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Figure 2-2Setup Wizard
1.Click Next to open the User Permission window (see Figure 2-3).
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Figure 2-3User 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.Select the New Admin Password check box to change the admin password. Enter the
new password and confirm.
4.Click Next to continue to the HDD Management window.
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Figure 2-4Entering the HDD Management Window
5.At the prompt, click Enter to open the HDD Management window (see Figure 2-5).
6.If a new hard drive was recently installed, select the HDD from the list, and then click Init to
initialize it.
Initializing the HDD will format it and remove all data from it.
Figure 2-5HDD Management Window
7.After the HDD has been initialized, click OK to return to the Setup Wizard.
8.Click Next to continue to the Record Settings window.
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Figure 2-6Entering the Record Settings Window
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9.At the prompt, click Enter to open the Record Settings window (see Figure 2-7).
10. Select the Schedule tab.
Figure 2-7Schedule Tab
11. Click Edit.
A new recording schedule opens (see Figure 2-8).
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Figure 2-8Entering a New Recording Schedule
12. Select both the Enable Schedule and All Day check boxes to enable the recording
schedule and allow it to record continuously all day.
13. Click OK to return to the Schedule tab.
NoteTo copy the schedule to a different channel, select the channel or all under
Copy To, and then click Copy (see Figure 2-9).
Figure 2-9Copying a Schedule
14. Click Next to continue to the Network Settings window.
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