Page 1
HD AVS Series DVR
Quick Start Guide
Version 2.0.0
Page 2
2
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our DVR!
This quick start guide will help you become familiar with our DVR in a very short time.
Before installation and operation, please read the following safeguard and warning carefully!
Important Safeguard and Warning
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by
improper handling or installation.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.
Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury!
When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!
Note: All the installation and operations here should conform to your local
electric safety rules.
1. Check Unpacked DVR
When you receive the DVR from the forwarding agent, please check whether there is any visible
damage. The protective materials used for the package of the DVR can protect most accidental
clashes during transportation. Then you can open the box to check the accessories.
Please check the items in accordance with the list on the warranty card (Remote control is
optional). Finally you can remove the protective film of the DVR.
2. About Front Panel and Rear Panel
For detailed information of the function keys in the front panel and the ports in the rear panel,
please refer to the User’s Manual included in the resource CD.
The model in the front panel is very important; please check according to your purchase order.
The label in the rear panel is very important too. Usually we need you to represent the serial
number when we provide the service after sales.
3. HDD Installation
This series DVR has only one SATA HDD. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher.
You can refer to the User’s Manual for recommended HDD brand.
Please follow the instructions below to install hard disk.
1. Loosen the screws of the
upper cover and side panel.
2. Fix four screws in the HDD
(Turn just three rounds).
3. Place the HDD in accordance with
the four holes in the bottom.
Page 3
3
4. Front Panel
The front panel is shown as in Figure 1.
Figure 1
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
Name
Icon
Function
Power button
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up
or shut down DVR.
Up/
Down
、
Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up
and down.
Increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
Left/
Right
Shift current activated control,
When playback, click these buttons to control playback bar.
4. Turn the device upside down
and then turn the screws in
firmly.
5. Fix the HDD firmly.
6. Connect the HDD cable and
power cable.
7. Put the cover in accordance
with the clip and then place the
upper cover back.
8. Secure the screws in the
rear panel and the side panel.
Page 4
4
ESC
ESC
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
Enter
ENTER
Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Go to menu
Assistant
Fn
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image color.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press
it for 1.5seconds to delete the previous character before the
cursor.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction
keys to realize setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English
character(small/capitalized) and etc.
Realize other special functions.
USB port
To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.
Network
abnormal
indication
light
Net
Network error occurs or there is no network connection, the
light becomes red to alert you.
HDD
abnormal
indication
light
HDD
HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified
threshold value, the light becomes red to alert you.
IR Receiver
IR
It is to receive the signal from the remote control.
Alarm
indication
light
Alarm
Here you can view there is external alarm input or not. The
light becomes on when there is an external alarm. The light
become off when the external alarm stops.
5. Rear Panel
The Panther-4E series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 0-2.
Page 5
5
Figure 0-2
The Panther-8E series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 0-3.
Figure 0-3
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
SN
Icon
Name
Note
1
Power on-off button
Power on/off button.
2
VGA
VGA video output
port
VGA video output port. Output
analog video signal. Can connect to
the monitor to view ananlog video
output.
3 USB2.0 port
Connect to USB storage device,
mouse, burning DVD-ROM and etc.
4
AUDIO IN
Audio input port
Connect to audio input device such
as speaker.
5
VIDEO IN
Video input port
Connect to analog camera, video
input signal.
6 GND
Ground end
7
Power input port
Input 12V DC.
8
A
RS485（RS-485）
communication port
RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You
can connect to the control devices
such as speed dome PTZ.
B
RS485_B.It is the cable B. You can
connect to the control devices such
as speed dome PTZ.
9 Network port
100M Ethernet port
Page 6
6
10
HDMI
High definition
media interface
High definition audio and video
signal output port. It transmits
uncompressed high definition video
and multiple-channel data to the
HDMI port of the display device.
11
AUDIO OUT
Audio output port
Connect to video output device such
as sound box.
When connect the Ethernet port, please use crossover cable to connect the PC and use the
straight cable to connect to the switcher or router.
6. Local Login
After system booted up, default video display is in multiple-window mode.
Click Enter or left click mouse, you can see the login interface. See Figure 4.
System consists of four accounts:
Username: admin. Password: admin. (administrator, local and network)
Username: 888888. Password: 888888. (administrator, local only)
Username: 666666. Password: 666666(Lower authority user who can only monitor, playback,
backup and etc.)
Username: default. Password: default(hidden user)
Note:
For security reason, please modify password after you first login.
Within 30 minutes, three times login failure will result in system alarm and five times login failure
will result in account lock!
Figure 4
7. Web
Open IE and input DVR address in the address column. For example, if your DVR IP is
10.10.3.16, then please input http:// 10.10.3.16 in IE address column.
System pops up warning information to ask you whether install webrec.cab control or not. Please
click yes button.
If you can’t download the ActiveX file, please modify your IE security setup.
After installation, the interface is shown as below. See Figure 5.
Please input your user name and password.
Default factory name is admin and password is admin.
Note: For security reasons, please modify your password after you first login.
Page 7
7
Figure 5
For detailed operation information, please refer to the User’s Manual included in the resources
CD.
Page 8
8
Appendix Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements
Component
Name
Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements
Pb
Hg
Cd
Cr VI
PBB
PBDE
Sheet
Metal(Case)
○ ○ ○ ○ ○
○
Plastic Parts
（Panel）
○ ○ ○ ○ ○
○
Circuit Board
○ ○ ○ ○ ○
○
Fastener
○ ○ ○ ○ ○
○
Wire and
Cable/AC
Adapter
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Packing
Material
○ ○ ○ ○ ○
○
Accessories
○ ○ ○ ○ ○
○
Note
O: Indicates that the concentration of the hazardous substance in all homogeneous materials in
the parts is below the relevant threshold of the SJ/T11363-2006 standard.
X: Indicates that the concentration of the hazardous substance of at least one of all
homogeneous materials in the parts is above the relevant threshold of the SJ/T11363-2006
standard. During the environmental-friendly use period (EFUP) period, the toxic or hazardous
substance or elements contained in products will not leak or mutate so that the use of these
(substances or elements) will not result in any severe environmental pollution, any bodily injury or
damage to any assets. The consumer is not authorized to process such kind of substances or
elements, please return to the corresponding local authorities to process according to your local
government statutes.
Note
For detailed operation introduction, please refer to our resource CD included in your
package for electronic version of the User’s Manual.
This quick start guide is for reference only. Slight difference may be found in the user
interface.
All the designs and software here are subject to change without prior written notice.
All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned are the properties of their
respective owners.
If there is any uncertainty or controversy, please refer to the final explanation of us.
Please visit our website or contact your local service engineer for more information.
Loading...