Performance Series HQA
Digital Video Recorder
DVR Models
HRHM1041(X) HRHH1161(X) HRHH2042(X)
HRHH1081(X) HRHH1163(X) HRHH2082(X)
HRHH1083(X) HRHH1166(X) HRHH2086(X)
User Guide
Document 800-19403 – Rev A – 12/2014
Issue Date Revisions
A 12/2014 New document.
Cautions and Warnings
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WARNING
Ethernet connection is not intended to be connected to an exposed
(outside plant) network.
CAUTION There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by
an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local
laws.
CAUTION Installation and servicing should be performed only by
qualified and experienced technicians to conform to all local codes and
to maintain your warranty.
Regulatory Statements
Use only with the supplied power adapter. The
FCC Compliance Statement
Information to the User: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformance
North America
The equipment supplied with this guide conforms to UL 60950-1 and CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1.
Europe
The manufacturer declares that the equipment supplied is compliant with the essential
protection requirements of the EMC directive 2004/108/EC and the Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
2006/95/EC, conforming to the requirements of standards EN 55022 for emissions, EN 50130-4
for immunity, and EN 60950 for electrical equipment safety.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Correct Disposal of this Product (applicable in the European Union and other
European countries with separate collection systems).
This product should be disposed of, at the end of its useful life, as per applicable
local laws, regulations, and procedures.
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Safety Instructions
Before operating or installing the unit, read and follow all instructions. After installation, retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference
1. HEED WARNINGS - Adhere to all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions.
2. INSTALLATION
• Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Installation and servicing should be performed only by qualified and experienced
technicians to conform to all local codes and to maintain your warranty.
• Do not install the unit in an extremely hot or humid location, or in a place subject to
dust or mechanical vibration. The unit is not designed to be waterproof. Exposure to
rain or water may damage the unit.
• Any wall or ceiling mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions and use a mounting kit approved or recommended by the manufacturer.
3. POWER SOURCES - This product 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 supplied to your
facility, consult your product dealer or local power company.
4. HEAT - Situate away from items that produce heat or are heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers).
5. WATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this unit near water or in an unprotected outdoor
installation, or any area classified as a wet location.
6. MOUNTING SYSTEM - Use only with a mounting system recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product.
7. ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
8. ACCESSORIES - Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer.
9. CLEANING - Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
10. SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
11. 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.
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Warranty and Service
Subject to the terms and conditions listed on the Product warranty, during the warranty period
Honeywell will repair or replace, at its sole option, free of charge, any defective products
returned prepaid.
In the event you have a problem with any Honeywell product, please call Customer Service at
1.800.323.4576 for assistance or to request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
number.
Be sure to have the model number, serial number, and the nature of the problem available for
the technical service representative.
Prior authorization must be obtained for all returns, exchanges, or credits. Items shipped to
Honeywell without a clearly identified Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number
may be refused.
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Contents 1
Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Regulatory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warranty and Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Overview of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Front and Rear Panel Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mouse Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Unpacking the DVR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting External Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Starting and Shutting Down the DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting Up the DVR with the Startup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3 Viewing Live Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
About Live View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Configuring Live View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Controlling PTZ Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4 Recording Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Manual Record Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Automatic Record Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5 Playing Back Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Playing Back Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Playing Back Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Backing Up Video and Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6 Configuring Camera Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Configuring Image Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Configuring Encoding Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Configuring Snapshot Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Configuring Privacy Mask Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Configuring the Text Overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Changing a Camera Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Changing a Channel Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7 Configuring Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Configuring TCP/IP and Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Configuring Wireless Connection Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Configuring Advanced Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Configuring Alarm Center Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
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8 Configuring Event Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Configuring Motion Detection Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Configuring Video Loss Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Configuring Video Masking (Tampering) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Configuring System Event Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Configuring Alarm Input Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Configuring Alarm Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
9 Configuring Storage Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Configuring the Recording Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Configuring HDD Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Configuring Record Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Configuring HDD Diagnostic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
10 Configuring System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Configuring General System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Configuring Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Configuring RS232 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Configuring Pan/Tilt/Zoom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Configuring Card Overlay Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Configuring Account Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Configuring Automatic Maintenance Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Exporting and Importing System Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Restoring Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Upgrading the DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
11 Viewing Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Viewing System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Viewing Event Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Viewing Network Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Viewing Log Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
12 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Appendix A Connecting Alarm Input/Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Appendix B Installing Hard Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Installing a Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
List of Compatible SATA HDDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
List of Compatible Portable HDDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
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About This Document
This document introduces the Honeywell Performance Series HQA Digital Video Recorder
(DVR) and provides instructions for installing and operating the DVR.
These instructions apply to the following Performance Series HQA models:
4-channel DVRs
HRHM1041
HRHM1041X
HRHH2042
HRHH2042X
8-channel DVRs
HRHH1081
HRHH1081X
HRHH1083
HRHH1083X
HRHH2082
HRHH2082X
HRHH2086
HRHH2086X
16-channel DVRs
HRHH1161
HRHH1161X
HRHH1163
HRHH1163X
HRHH1166
HRHH1166X
720p, 4-ch, 1 TB, HQA Pure DVR, NTSC
720p, 4-ch, 1 TB, HQA Pure DVR, PAL
1080p, 4-ch, 2 TB, HQA/CVBS Hybrid DVR, NTSC
1080p, 4-ch, 2 TB, HQA/CVBS Hybrid DVR, PAL
720p, 8-ch, 1 TB, HQA/CVBS Hybrid DVR, NTSC
720p, 8-ch, 1 TB, HQA/CVBS Hybrid DVR, PAL
720p, 8-ch, 3 TB, HQA/CVBS Hybrid DVR, NTSC
720p, 8-ch, 3 TB, HQA/CVBS Hybrid DVR, PAL
1080p, 8-ch, 2 TB, HQA/CVBS Hybrid DVR, NTSC
1080p, 8-ch, 2 TB, HQA/CVBS Hybrid DVR, PAL
1080p, 8-ch, 6 TB, HQA/CVBS Hybrid DVR, NTSC
1080p, 8-ch, 6 TB, HQA/CVBS Hybrid DVR, PAL
720p, 16-ch, 1 TB, HQA/CVBS Hybrid DVR, NTSC
720p, 16-ch, 1 TB, HQA/CVBS Hybrid DVR, PAL
720p, 16-ch, 3 TB, HQA/CVBS Hybrid DVR, NTSC
720p, 16-ch, 3 TB, HQA/CVBS Hybrid DVR, PAL
720p, 16-ch, 6 TB, HQA/CVBS Hybrid DVR, NTSC
720p, 16-ch, 6 TB, HQA/CVBS Hybrid DVR, PAL
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Overview of Contents
This document contains the following chapters and appendixes:
• Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the front and rear panel layout of the DVR, and mouse
and remote control functions.
• Chapter 2, Getting Started, describes how to connect the DVR and log on to its user
interface.
• Chapter 3, Viewing Live Video, describes the DVR’s real-time monitoring mode and
associated DVR operations, including controlling a PTZ camera (if connected).
• Chapter 4, Recording Video, describes how to record a video clip manually and how to set
up automatic recording.
• Chapter 5, Playing Back Video, describes how to search for and play back recorded video
and snapshots, and how to save recorded files to an external storage device.
• Chapter 6, Configuring Camera Settings, describes how to configure camera image
settings, encoder settings, snapshot settings, privacy mask settings, camera name
settings, and channel type settings.
• Chapter 7, Configuring Network Settings, describes how to configure the DVR’s network
settings, including connection settings, email settings, FTP settings, registration settings,
and alarm center settings.
• Chapter 8, Configuring Event Settings, describes how to configure the DVR’s alarm
settings, including settings for motion detection, video loss, camera tampering, and
system events.
• Chapter 9, Configuring Storage Settings, describes how to configure the DVR’s storage
settings, including recording settings and HDD management settings.
• Chapter 10, Configuring System Settings, describes how to configure DVR system settings,
display settings, and user accounts; export and import configuration settings to and from
other DVRs; restore default settings; and upgrade the system firmware.
• Chapter 11, Viewing Information, describes how to view system, event, network, and log
information.
• Chapter 12, Troubleshooting, lists troubleshooting steps for resolving errors that you may
encounter when operating the DVR.
• Appendix A, Connecting Alarm Input/Outputs, provides guidelines for connecting alarm
inputs and outputs.
• Appendix B, Installing Hard Drives, lists the manufacturers and models of compatible
HDDs, including SATA HDDs and portable HDDs, and provides instructions for installing
an additional HDD.
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Related Documents
The following related documents are supplied with the DVR:
• Performance Series HQA DVRs Remote User Guide (800-20017)
• Performance Series HQA DVRs Quick Installation Guide (800-19404)
• Performance Series HQA DVRs Quick Networking Guide (800-19406)
To access a PDF version of these documents, visit the Performance Series HQA DVR product
page at www.honeywellvideo.com/products/video-systems/recording-devices/index.html.
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1
Introduction 1
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Front and Rear Panel Layouts, page 14
• Mouse Operation, page 18
• Remote Control Operation, page 19
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Front and Rear Panel Layouts
4-channel DVR Front Panel
Name Function
1 HDD indicator Lights red when HDD error has occurred or when HDD capacity below specified threshold.
2 NET indicator Lights red when a network error has occurred or when there is no network connection.
3 POWER indicator Lights blue when the DVR is receiving power.
4 USB 2.0 port Connects USB devices (USB flash drive, mouse).
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4-channel DVR Rear Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12
Name Function
1 Power switch Switch for turning DVR on/off
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2 Alarm in/out Terminal block interface for alarm input/output
3 VGA port VGA connector for analog video output
4 Audio in RCA connectors for audio input (microphone)
5 Video in BNC connectors for HD-over-coax/CVBS video input
6 Ground Ground terminal
7 Power input 12 V DC power input
8 RS485 port RS485 interface for connecting to RS485 devices (PTZ cameras)
9 Network port RJ45 100M Ethernet interface for connecting to local area network (LAN)
10 HDMI port HDMI interface for transmitting high definition audio and video output
11 USB 2.0 port USB 2.0 interface for connecting to USB device (mouse, USB flash drive, portable HDD)
12 Audio out RCA connector for audio output (speaker, headphones).
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8/16-channel DVR Front Panel
Name Function
1 HDD indicator Lights red when HDD error has occurred or when HDD capacity below specified threshold.
2 NET indicator Lights red when a network error has occurred or when there is no network connection.
3 Power button Turns DVR on/off.
4 IR receiver Receives IR signal from remote control.
5SHIFT
6 FN Switches between function input and number/letter input.
7 Record button
8Play Previous button / 0
9Play Next button / 9
10 Slow Play button / 8
11 Fast Forward button / 7
12 Reverse/Pause button / 6
13 Play/Pause button / 5
14 ESC
15 Direction keys
(
) /
1, 2, 3, 4
Text mode:
Single-window live view mode: Displays Assistant function or configures image color.
Text mode: Deletes last entered character when pressed and held for 1.5 seconds.
HDD management: Switches HDD recording information.
Live view mode
Playback mode
Text mode
Playback mode
Text mode
Playback mode
Text mode
Playback mode
Text mode
Playback mode
Text mode
Playback mode
Text mode
Live view mode
Playback
Menu setup
PTZ mode:
Text mode
Switches to uppercase letters.
: Starts/stops recording.
: Plays the previous video.
: Enters the number 0.
: Plays the next video.
: Enters the number 9.
: Plays back video at various speeds.
: Enters the number 8 or the letters T, U, or V.
: Plays back video at various speeds.
: Enters the number 7 or the letters P, Q, R, or S.
: Plays back video in reverse, pauses playback.
: Enters the number 6.
: Plays back video, pauses playback.
: Enter the number 5 or letter J, K, or L.
: Returns to previous menu or cancels current operation.
: Returns to live view mode.
: Navigate up and down, increase or decrease numbers.
Call up the assistant function for the PTZ menu.
: Enter the numbers 1, 2, 3, or 4 or the letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, or I.
Enter
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Menu setup
Go to Default.
Go to Menu.
: Confirms selection.
8/16-channel DVR Rear Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
* 16-channel DVR shown
Name Function
1 Alarm in/out Terminal block interface for alarm input/output
2 Power switch Switch for turning DVR on/off
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3 RS232 RS232 interface for configuring IP address or transferring transparent COM data
4 Audio in RCA connectors for audio input (microphone)
5 Video in BNC connectors for HD-over-coax/CVBS video input
6 Ground Ground terminal
7 RS485 port RS485 interface for connecting to RS485 devices (PTZ cameras)
8 Power input 12 V DC power input
9 Network port RJ45 100M Ethernet interface for connecting to local area network (LAN)
10 VGA port VGA connector for analog video output
11 USB 2.0 port USB 2.0 interface for connecting to USB device (mouse, USB flash drive, portable HDD)
12 HDMI port HDMI interface for transmitting high definition audio and video output
13 Audio out RCA connector for audio output (speaker, headphones).
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Button Action
1Left
• Click to select a menu option.
• Click in text field to display on-screen keyboard.
• Click on-screen keyboard to input letters/numbers.
• In multi-screen view, double-click to view the
channel full screen. Double-click again to exit full
screen mode.
• Double-click video filename to play video.
2Right
• Click to close menu window without saving changes.
• Click to exit main menu to return to live view screen.
• Click to open shortcut menu from live view screen.
3 Wheel
• Scroll up/down.
Mouse Operation
Your Performance Series HQA DVR is optimized for mouse navigation. Use the supplied mouse
to set up the DVR.
Using the On-screen Keyboard
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1. To display the on-screen keyboard, click in a text box. The keyboard appears directly
below the text box.
2. Click the key corresponding to the letter/number/special character that you want to input
3. Click Enter to close the on-screen keyboard.
in the text box.
• To switch between lowercase and uppercase letters, click Shift.
• To delete the previous character, click the key.
• To insert a space, click the key.
Remote Control Operation
Button Action
1Power Turn DVR on/off.
2 Add (Address) Enter number of device that you want to control.
3 Forward Increase forward playback speed.
4 Slow Play Decrease forward playback speed.
5 Next Record Select next video for playback.
6 Previous Record Select previous video for playback.
7 Play/Pause Pause/resume forward playback.
In live view mode, enter video search mode.
8 Reverse/Pause Pause/resume reverse playback.
9 Esc Return to previous menu or cancel current operation.
10 Rec Manually start/stop recording.
While in recording interface, use direction buttons to select
recording channel. Press and hold record button to enter
manual recording interface.
11 Direction Keys Use left/right keys to switch currently activated control.
While in playback mode, use up/down buttons to change
playback channel.
12 Enter Go to default. Go to menu.
13 Mult Switch between multi-channel view and single-channel view.
14 Fn In single-monitor mode, using popup assistant function,
control PTZ cameras or adjust video color.
In PTZ control mode, switch the PTZ control menu.
In text mode, press and hold button to delete last character.
15 Alphanumeric
Keys
Enter passwords or switch channels. Press
Shift
to switch
input method.
It is strongly recommended to use a mouse to operate the DVR. However, you can also use the
supplied IR remote control.The following table describes basic remote control operations:
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This chapter includes the following sections:
• Unpacking the DVR, page 21
• Connecting External Devices, page 22
• Starting and Shutting Down the DVR, page 24
• Setting Up the DVR with the Startup Wizard, page 25
Unpacking the DVR
Before you set up the DVR, make sure that you have received the following items:
• Quick Installation Guide (800-19404)
• Quick Networking Guide (800-19406)
•Software CD
• Power adapter and cable
•Mouse
Not included with HRHM1041(X)
*
If any of the items listed above are missing or damaged, contact your Honeywell dealer
immediately.
• Remote control
• CAT5e network cable
• Terminal block connectors (×2)
• Screws (×10)
• Serial ATA (SATA) cable*
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Connecting External Devices
Step 1: Connect the cameras
Connect the coaxial cables from the cameras to the VIDEO IN connectors (1 Vp-p, 75 ohm).
Step 2: Connect the monitor
Connect a VGA cable (not supplied) to the VGA interface and/or an HDMI cable (not supplied)
to the HDMI interface. Connect the other end to a monitor (do not use a TV). Simultaneous VGA
and HDMI output is supported.
Step 3: Connect the mouse
Connect the supplied USB mouse to the USB 2.0 interface.
Step 4: Connect the Ethernet cable
Connect the supplied CAT5e Ethernet cable to the network port. Connect the other end to a
router on your network.
Step 5: Connect audio devices (if applicable)
To record audio, connect the audio sources to the AUDIO IN connectors. To play audio, connect
an audio output device (low-impedance headphones, speaker, or amplifier) to the AUDIO OUT
connector (200 mV / 1 kilohm).
Step 6: Connect alarm devices (if applicable)
Connect alarm devices to the alarm in/out interface. If the alarm inputs use external power, the
device must have the same ground as the DVR. See Appendix A, Connecting Alarm
Input/Outputs for additional information.
Step 7: Connect a PTZ camera (if applicable)
To communicate with a PTZ camera, connect it to the RS485 A and B input. It is recommended
to use
shielded twisted pair cable with the shielded layer used to connect to the ground
ground should be the same as for the DVR and the voltage between the A and B lines should
be less than 5 V.
. The
Step 8: Connect the power cable
Connect the supplied 12 V DC power adapter to the power input. Use of an uninterruptible
power supply (UPS) is strongly recommended.
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Typical DVR Installation
The following diagram shows a typical DVR installation:
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Starting and Shutting Down the DVR
Starting the DVR
1. Verify that the DVR is connected to an appropriate power source.
2. Turn on the power switch on the rear panel to start the DVR.
Note
The beep at startup is normal.
Shutting Down the DVR
Note
To prevent damage to the hard drive, follow these steps to shut down the DVR:
1. In live view mode, click anywhere on the screen to display the shortcut menu, and then
click Main Menu.
2. In the Main Menu window, click Shutdown.
3. In the Shutdown window, click Shutdown or Reboot.
4. Enter the admin password (the default password is 1234), and then click OK.
To shut down the DVR, you must be logged in as the admin user or have shutdown
privileges assigned to you. See
Configuring Account Settings
on page 118.
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Setting Up the DVR with the Startup Wizard
The Startup Wizard opens by default when you turn on the DVR.
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Using the wizard, you can:
• Configure general settings (device name, number, language, video standard)
• Set the date and time
• Configure video encoding settings
• Set up a recording schedule
• Configure recording settings
• Configure network settings
Note If you want to bypass the wizard and go directly to live view, click Cancel.
To prevent Startup Wizard from opening the next time you start the DVR,
de-select the Startup check box.
Using the Startup Wizard
1. Click Next Step to go to the System Login window.
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2. Click inside the Password box to display the on-screen keyboard, click the numbers 1, 2,
3, and 4 on the on-screen keyboard (1234 is the default admin password), and then click
Enter.
3. Click OK to go to the General window.
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For more information about configuring settings in the General window, see Configuring
General System Settings on page 106.
4. Click Next Step to go to the Encode window.
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For more information about configuring settings in the Encode window, see Configuring
Encoding Settings on page 61.
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5. Click Next Step to go to the Schedule window.
For more information about configuring settings in the Schedule window, see Configuring
the Video Recording Schedule on page 48.
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6. Click Next Step to go to the Record window.
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For more information about configuring settings in the Record window, see Configuring
General Record Settings on page 47.
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7. Click Next Step to go to the Network window.
For more information about configuring settings in the Network window, see Configuring
TCP/IP and Port Settings on page 68.
8. Click Finished. The message "Startup Finished" appears:
9. Click OK to close the wizard.
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