ICRealtime DVR-FLEX32E User Manual

ICRealtime Series Standalone DVR

User’s Manual

Version 6.2.0

Table of Contents

1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................. 1

1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1

1.3 Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 2

2 OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS ........................................................................... 9

2.1 Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 9

2.2 Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 11

2.3 Connection Sample........................................................................................................................ 13

2.4 Remote Control .............................................................................................................................. 14

2.5 Mouse Control ................................................................................................................................ 16

2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel .................................................................................................... 18

2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard ........................................................................................................................ 18

2.6.2 Front Panel................................................................................................................................. 18

3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................. 19

3.1 Check Unpacked DVR ................................................................................................................... 19

3.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel ................................ ............................................................... 19

3.3 HDD Installation ............................................................................................................................. 19

3.4 Rack Installation ............................................................................................................................. 20

3.5 Connecting Power Supply ............................................................................................................. 20

3.6 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices ............................................................................... 20

3.6.1 Connecting Video Input ............................................................................................................. 20

3.6.2 Connecting Video Output .......................................................................................................... 21

3.7 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio ................................ ................................ 21

3.7.1 Audio Input ................................................................................................................................. 21

3.7.2 Audio Output .............................................................................................................................. 21

3.8 Alarm Input and Output Connection ............................................................................................. 21

3.8.1 Alarm Input and Output Details ................................................................................................ 22

3.8.2 Alarm Input Port ......................................................................................................................... 23

3.8.3 Alarm Output Port ...................................................................................................................... 23

3.9 RS232 ................................ ............................................................................................................. 24

3.10 RS485 ................................ ............................................................................................................. 24

3.11 Other Interfaces ............................................................................................................................. 24

4 OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS ............................................ 25

4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu .......................................................................................................... 25

4.1.1 Login ........................................................................................................................................... 25

4.1.2 Main Menu ................................................................................................................................. 26

4.1.3 Logout......................................................................................................................................... 26

4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure ............................................................................................ 27

4.1.5 Replace Button Battery ............................................................................................................. 27

4.2 Live Viewing ................................................................................................................................... 27

4.3 Manual Record ............................................................................................................................... 28

4.3.1 Manual record menu ................................................................................................................. 29

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4.3.2 Basic operation .......................................................................................................................... 29

4.3.3 Enable/disable record ............................................................................................................... 29

4.3.4 Enable all channel recording .................................................................................................... 30

4.3.5 Stop all channel recording ........................................................................................................ 30

4.4 Search & Playback ......................................................................................................................... 31

4.4.1 Smart Search ............................................................................................................................. 35

4.4.2 Accurate playback by time ........................................................................................................ 35

4.4.3 Mark Playback ........................................................................................................................... 36

4.4.4 Multiple-channel Preview .......................................................................................................... 37

4.5 Schedule ......................................................................................................................................... 38

4.5.1 Schedule Menu .......................................................................................................................... 38

4.5.2 Snapshot ................................................................ .................................................................... 41

4.5.3 Image FTP ................................................................................................................................. 42

4.6 Detect ................................................................ .............................................................................. 43

4.6.1 Go to Detect Menu .................................................................................................................... 43

4.6.2 Motion Detect ............................................................................................................................. 43

4.6.3 Video Loss ................................................................................................................................. 47

4.6.4 Camera Masking ....................................................................................................................... 47

4.7 Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation ................................................................................................ 48

4.7.1 Go to alarm setup interface ...................................................................................................... 48

4.7.2 Alarm setup ................................................................................................................................ 48

4.8 Backup ............................................................................................................................................ 51

4.7.1 Detect Device ................................................................................................................................. 51

4.8.1 Backup ....................................................................................................................................... 52

4.9 PTZ Control and Color Setup ........................................................................................................ 53

4.8.1 Cable Connection ........................................................................................................................... 53

4.8.2 PTZ Setup ................................................................................................................................ ....... 53

4.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key ....................................................................................................... 55

4.10 Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan ........................................................................................................... 55

4.9.1Preset Setup ................................................................................................................................... 56

4.9.2 Activate Preset ............................................................................................................................... 57

4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup) ................................................................................................ .............. 57

4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour) ...................................................................................................................... 57

4.9.5 Pattern Setup ................................................................................................................................. 57

4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function .............................................................................................................. 57

4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup ............................................................................................................................ 58

4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan ........................................................................................................................ 58

4.11 Flip................................................................................................................................................... 58

5 UNDERSTANDING OF MENU OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS.................... 59

5.1 Menu Tree ...................................................................................................................................... 59

5.2 Main Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 59

5.3 Setting ............................................................................................................................................. 60

5.3.1 General ....................................................................................................................................... 60

5.3.2 Encode ....................................................................................................................................... 63

5.3.3 Schedule .................................................................................................................................... 65

5.3.4 RS232......................................................................................................................................... 65

5.3.5 Network ...................................................................................................................................... 66

5.3.6 Alarm .......................................................................................................................................... 84

5.3.7 Detect ......................................................................................................................................... 84

5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom............................................................................................................................. 84

5.3.9 Display ................................................................................................................................ ........ 84

5.3.10 Default.................................................................................................................................... 86

5.4 Search ............................................................................................................................................. 87

5.5 Advanced ........................................................................................................................................ 87

5.5.1 HDD Management ..................................................................................................................... 87

5.5.2 Abnormality ................................................................................................ ................................ 92

5.5.3 Alarm Output ................................................................ .............................................................. 92

5.5.4 Manual Record .......................................................................................................................... 93

5.5.5 Account ...................................................................................................................................... 93

5.5.6 Auto Maintenance...................................................................................................................... 96

5.5.7 TV Adjust .................................................................................................................................... 96

5.5.8 Video Matrix ............................................................................................................................... 96

5.5.9 Card Overlay ................................................................ .............................................................. 97

5.5.10 Config Backup ....................................................................................................................... 99

5.6 Information .................................................................................................................................... 100

5.6.1 HDD Information ...................................................................................................................... 100

5.6.2 BPS........................................................................................................................................... 101

5.6.3 Log ............................................................................................................................................ 101

5.6.4 Version ..................................................................................................................................... 102

5.6.5 Online Users ............................................................................................................................ 103

5.6.6 Network Information ................................................................................................................ 104

5.7 Shutdown ...................................................................................................................................... 105

6 ABOUT AUXILIARY MENU ............................................................................ 106

6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu .......................................................................................................... 106

6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key ................................................................................................. 106

6.2 Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function ................................................................................. 107

6.2.1 Preset Setup ............................................................................................................................ 108

6.2.2 Activate Preset ......................................................................................................................... 108

6.2.3 Patrol Setup ............................................................................................................................. 108

6.2.4 Activate Patrol .......................................................................................................................... 108

6.2.5 Pattern Setup ........................................................................................................................... 108

6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function ........................................................................................................ 109

6.2.7 Border Setup ................................................................ ............................................................ 109

6.2.8 Activate Border Function ......................................................................................................... 109

1.1.1 Flip ................................................................................................................................................. 109

7 WEB OPERATION .......................................................................................... 111

7.1 Network Connection..................................................................................................................... 111

7.2 Login ............................................................................................................................................. 111

7.3 LAN Mode ................................................................ ..................................................................... 113

7.4 Real-time Monitor ......................................................................................................................... 115

7.5 PTZ ............................................................................................................................................... 115

7.6 Image/Relay-out ........................................................................................................................... 116

7.6.1 Image........................................................................................................................................ 116

7.6.2 Relay output ............................................................................................................................. 117

7.6.3 Multiple-channel preview ........................................................................................................ 117

7.7 WAN Login ................................................................................................................................... 117

7.8 Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 119

7.8.1 Channel .................................................................................................................................... 119

7.8.2 Network .................................................................................................................................... 124

7.8.3 Event ........................................................................................................................................ 135

7.8.4 Storage ..................................................................................................................................... 143

7.8.5 System ..................................................................................................................................... 148

7.8.6 Advanced ................................................................................................................................. 159

7.8.7 Information ............................................................................................................................... 161

7.9 Search ........................................................................................................................................... 162

7.10 Alarm ............................................................................................................................................. 165

7.11 Log out .......................................................................................................................................... 166

7.12 Un-install Web Control ................................................................................................................. 166

8 PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ................................................ 167

9 FAQ ................................................................................................................. 168

APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION ................................................. 173

APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE BACKUP DEVICE LIST........................................ 174

APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD DEVICE LIST ........................................... 180

APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST ................................................. 181

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APPENDIX E COMPATIBLE SWITCHER LIST .................................................. 182

APPENDIX F COMPATIBLE WIRELESS MOUSE LIST ..................................... 183

APPENDIX G EARTHING .................................................................................... 184

APPENDIX H TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR ELEMENTS ................ 189

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing our DVR! This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your system. Here you can find information about this series DVR features and functions, as well as a detailed menu tree. Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings carefully!

Important Safeguards and Warnings

1．Electrical safety

All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes. The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electric shock caused by improper handling or installation.

2．Transportation security

Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage and installation.

3．Installation

Keep upwards. Handle with care. Do not apply power to the DVR before completing installation. Do not place objects on the DVR

4．Qualified engineers needed

All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers. We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.

5．Environment

The DVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable, explosive substances and etc. This series product shall be transported, storage and used in the environment ranging from 0℃ to 55 ℃

6. Accessories

Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer. Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included. Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken in your package.

7. Lithium battery

Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury! When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!

1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Overview

This series product is an excellent digital monitor product designed for security field. It adopts embedded Linux OS to maintain reliable operation. Popular H.264 compression algorithm and G.711 audio compression technology realize high quality, low bit stream. Unique frame by frame play function is suitable for detail analysis. It has various functions such as record, playback, monitor at the same time and can guarantee audio video synchronization. This series product has advanced technology and strong network data transmission function.

This series device adopts embedded design to achieve high security and reliability. It can work in the local end, and at the same time, when connecting it to the professional surveillance software (PSS), it can connect to security network to realize strong network and remote monitor function.

This series product can be widely used in various areas such as banking, telecommunication, electric power, interrogation, transportation, intelligent resident zone, factory, warehouse, resources, and water conservancy.

1.2 Features

This series product has the following features:  Real-time monitor It has analog output port, VGA port and HDMI port. You can use monitor or displayer to realize surveillance function. System supports TV/VGA/HDMI output at the same time.

 Storage function Special data format to guarantee data security and can avoid vicious data modification.

 Compression format Support multiple-channel audio and video. An independent hardware decodes the audio and video signal from each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.

 Backup function Support backup operation via USB port (such as flash disk, portable HDD, burner). Client-end user can download the file to local HDD to backup via network.

 Record playback function Support each channel real-time record independently, and at the same time it can support search, forward play, network monitor, record search, download and etc. Support various playback modes: slow play, fast play, backward play and frame by frame play. Support time title overlay so that you can view event accurate occurred time Support specified zone enlargement.

 Network operation

Parameter

FLEX32E

System

Main Processor

High-performance industrial embedded micro controller OS

Embedded LINUX

System Resources

Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-channel playback and network operation simultaneously

Interface

User-friendly graphical user interface

Input Devices

Front panel, USB mouse

Input Method

Arabic number, English character, donation and extension Chinese (optional)

Shortcut Function

Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu, double click USB mouse to switch screen.

Compression Standard

Video Compression

H.264

Audio Compression

G.711A

Video Input

32H composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VB

P- P,

B75Ω)

Support network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ control.

 Alarm activation function Several relay alarm outputs to realize alarm activation and on-site light control. The alarm input port and output has the protection circuit to guarantee device safety.

 Communication port RS485 port can realize alarm input and PTZ control. RS232 port can connect to keyboard to realize central control, and can also connect to PC COM to upgrade system and realize maintenance, and matrix control. Standard Ethernet port can realize network access function. Dual Ethernet ports support configuration modes such as multiple access, Fault-tolerance and load balancing.

 PTZ control Support PTZ decoder via RS485. Support various decode protocols to allow the PTZ to control the speed dome.

 Intelligent operation Mouse operation function In the menu, support copy and paste setup function

 UPnP It is to establish the mapping relationship between the LAN and the WAN via the UPnP protocol.

Slight function differences may be found due to different series.

1.3 Specifications

Video monitor

Video Output

1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75Ω) composite video signal output. 1-ch VGA output. 1-ch HDMI output. 1-ch matrix output. Support TV/VGA/HDMI video output at the same time.

Video Standard

Support PAL/NTSC.

Record Speed

Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and NTSC 1f/s to 30f/s per channel Video Partition

1/4/8/9 /16/25/36 windows

Monitor Touring

Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and schedule auto control.

Resolution (PAL/NTSC)

PAL/NTSC Real-time monitor： D1 704×576/704×480

Playback channel 1/16： D1 704×576/704×480 CIF 352×288/ 352×240 QCIF 176×144/176×120

Support dual streams. Extra stream resolution: CIF 352×288/ 352×240 QCIF 176×144/176×120

Image Quality

6-level image quality (Adjustable)

Privacy mask

Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full screen. Support max 4 zones.

Image Information

Channel information, time information and privacy mask zone.

TV Adjust

Adjust TV output zone suitable to anamorphic video.

Channel Lock

Cover secret channel with black screen though system is encoding normally. Screen-lock function to prevent unauthorized user seeing secret video.

Channel Information

Channel name, recording status, screen lock status, video loss status and motion detection status are shown on the bottom left of display screen.

Color Configuration

Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each channel.

Audio

Audio Input

16-channel 200-2000mV 10KΩ（BNC）

Audio Output

1-channel audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ（BNC）

Bidirectional Audio

1-ch audio talk input 200-3000mv 10KΩ（BNC） 1-ch audio talk output 200-3000mv 5KΩ (BNC)

Hard disk

Hard Disk

8 built-in SATA port. Support 8 HDDs.

Hard Disk Occupation

Audio：PCM 28.8MByte/h Video：56-900MByte/h

Record and playback

Recording Mode

Manual recording, motion detection recording, schedule recording and alarm recording Priority: Manual recording> alarm recording>motion detection recording>schedule recording.

Recording Length

1 to 120 minutes single record duration (Default setup is 60 minutes)

Playback Repeat Way

When hard disk is full, system can overwrite previous video file.

Record Search

Various search engines such as time, type and channel.

Playback Mode

Various fast play, slow play speeds, manual frame by frame playback and reverse play mode.

Various File Switch Ways

Can switch to previous or next file or any file in current play list. Can switch to file on other channel of the same time. (If there is a file) Support file continuous play, when a file is end system auto plays the next file in the current channel

Multi-channel Playback

There is 1/4/9/16-channel playback mode. (It may vary due to different series.)

Window Zoom

Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when playback

Partial Enlargement

When in one-window full-screen playback mode, you can select any zone to activate partial enlargement function.

Backup function Backup Mode

HDD backup

Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable disk, USB burner and etc.)

Support peripheral eSATA backup device.

Support network download and save

Network Function

Network control

View monitor channel remotely.

DVR configuration through client-end and web browser

Upgrade via client or browser to realize remote maintenance.

View alarm information such as external alarm, motion detection and video loss via client.

Support network PTZ lens control

File download backup and playback

Multiple devices share information via corresponding software such as professional surveillance software (PSS)

Duplex transparent COM

Network alarm input and output

Bidirectional audio.

Motion Detection and Alarm

Motion Detection

Zone setup: support 396/330((PAL 22×18, NTSC 22×15)) detection zones. Various sensitivity levels. Alarm can activate record or external alarm or screen message prompt.

Video Loss

Alarm can activate external alarm or screen message prompt.

External Alarm

Support record activation function or activate external alarm or screen message in specified period.

Manual Alarm Control

Enable or disable alarm input channel Support analog alarm signal to specific alarm output channel.

Alarm Input

16-ch alarm input（NO/NC）

Alarm Output

5-channel relay output，including one controllable DC +12V output port.

Alarm Relay

30V DC 2A，125V AC 1A（activation alarm ）

Interface

USB Interface

3 USB 2.0 ports.

Network connection

RJ45 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptable Ethernet port RS485

PTZ control port Support various PTZ control protocols.

RS232

Ordinary COM (Debug),keyboard connection and transparent serial port(COM input and output via network )

System Information Hard Disk Information

Display HDD current status

Data Stream Statistics

Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode)

Log statistics

Backup to 1024 log files. Support various search engines such as time and type.

Version

Display version information: channel amount, alarm input and output amount, system version and release date.

On-line user

Display current on-line user

User Management

Multi-lever user management; various management modes Integrated management for local user, serial port user and network user. Configurable user power.

Support user /group and its corresponding rights modification. No limit to the user or group amount.

Password Authentication

Password modification Administrator can modify other user’s password.

Account lock strategy Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account lock.

Upgrade

Web browser, client-end and update tool.

User-friendly interface when login. Provide the following options: Logout /shutdown/ restart.

Right authentication when shut down to make sure only those proper people can turn off DVR

General Parameter

Power

AC90~264V 50+2% Hz （Max 220W）

Power Consumption

25W (Exclude HDD)

Working Temperature

0℃－＋55℃

Working Humidity

10%－90% Air Pressure

86kpa－106kpa

Dimension

2U standard industrial case. 440(W) x460 (D) x89mm(H)

Weight

6.5-7.5KG(Exclude HDD)

Installation Mode

Desktop/rack installation Parameter

FLEX4E

FLEX8E

FLEX16E

System

Main Processor

High-performance industrial embedded micro controller OS

Embedded LINUX

System Resources

Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-channel playback and network operation simultaneously

Interface

User-friendly graphical user interface

Input Devices

Front panel, USB mouse

Input Method

Arabic number, English character, donation and extension Chinese (optional)

Shortcut Function

Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu, double click USB mouse to switch screen.

Compression Standard

Video Compression

H.264

Audio Compression

G.711A

Video monitor

Video Input

4-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VB

P- P,

B75Ω)

8-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VB

P- P,

B75Ω)

16-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VB

P- P,

B75Ω)

Video Output

1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75Ω) composite video signal output. 1-ch VGA output. 1-ch HDMI output. 1-ch matrix output. Support TV/VGA/HDMI video output at the same time.

Video Standard

Support PAL/NTSC.

Record Speed

Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and NTSC 1f/s to 30f/s per channel

Video Partition

1/4 windows(Optional)

1/4/8/9 windows

1/4/8/9 /16 windows

Monitor Touring

Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and schedule auto control.

Resolution (PAL/NTSC)

PAL(700TVL, 50f/s)/NTSC(700TVL, 60f/s) Real-time monitor： 960H 960 ×576/960×480

Playback channel 1/16： 960×576/960×480 D1 704×576/704×480, CIF 352×288/ 352×240, QCIF 176×144/176×120

Support dual streams. Extra stream resolution: CIF 352×288/ 352×240 QCIF 176×144/176×120

Image Quality

6-level image quality (Adjustable)

Privacy mask

Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full screen. Support max 4 zones.

Image Information

Channel information, time information and privacy mask zone.

TV Adjust

Adjust TV output zone suitable to anamorphic video.

Channel Lock

Cover secret channel with black screen though system is encoding normally. Screen-lock function to prevent unauthorized user seeing secret video.

Channel Information

Channel name, recording status, screen lock status, video loss status and motion detection status are shown on the bottom left of display screen.

Color Configuration

Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each channel.

Audio

Audio Input

4-ch 200-2000mv 10KΩ(BNC)

8-ch 200-2000mv 10KΩ(BNC)

16-ch 2002000mv 10KΩ (BNC)

Audio Output

1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(BNC)

Bidirectional Audio

1-ch audio talk input 200-3000mv 10KΩ（BNC） 1-ch audio talk output 200-3000mv 5KΩ (BNC)

Hard disk

Hard Disk

8 built-in SATA port. Support 8 HDDs.

Hard Disk Occupation

Audio：PCM 28.8MByte/h Video：56-900MByte/h

Record and playback

Recording Mode

Manual recording, motion detection recording, schedule recording and alarm recording Priority: Manual recording> alarm recording>motion detection recording>schedule recording.

Recording Length

1 to 120 minutes single record duration (Default setup is 60 minutes)

Playback Repeat Way

When hard disk is full, system can overwrite previous video file. Record Search

Various search engines such as time, type and channel.

Playback Mode

Various fast play, slow play speeds, manual frame by frame playback and reverse play mode.

Various File Switch Ways

Multi-channel Playback

There is 1/4/9/16-channel playback mode. (It may vary due to different series.)

Window Zoom

Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when playback

Partial Enlargement

When in one-window full-screen playback mode, you can select any zone to activate partial enlargement function.

Backup function Backup Mode

HDD backup

Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable disk, USB burner and etc.)

Support peripheral eSATA backup device.

Support network download and save

Network Function

Network control

View monitor channel remotely.

DVR configuration through client-end and web browser

Upgrade via client or browser to realize remote maintenance.

View alarm information such as external alarm, motion detection and video loss via client.

Support network PTZ lens control

File download backup and playback

Multiple devices share information via corresponding software such as professional surveillance software (PSS)

Duplex transparent COM

Network alarm input and output

Bidirectional audio.

Motion Detection and Alarm

Motion Detection

Zone setup: support 396/330((PAL 22×18, NTSC 22×15)) detection zones. Various sensitivity levels. Alarm can activate record or external alarm or screen message prompt.

Video Loss

Alarm can activate external alarm or screen message prompt.

External Alarm

Support record activation function or activate external alarm or screen message in specified period.

Manual Alarm Control

Enable or disable alarm input channel Support analog alarm signal to specific alarm output channel.

Alarm Input

4-ch alarm input（You can set normal open or normal close type to select the alarm type. ）

8-ch alarm input（You can set normal open or normal close type to select the alarm type. ）

16-ch alarm input （You can set normal open or normal close type to select the alarm type. ）

Alarm Output

6-channel relay output, including one controllable DC +12V output port.

Alarm Relay

30V DC 2A，125V AC 0.5A（activation alarm ）

Interface

USB Interface

3 USB 2.0 ports.

Network connection

2 RJ45 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptable Ethernet port RS485

PTZ control port Support various PTZ control protocols.

RS232

Ordinary COM (Debug),keyboard connection and transparent serial port(COM input and output via network )

System Information

Hard Disk Information

Display HDD current status

Data Stream Statistics

Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode) Log statistics

Backup to 1024 log files. Support various search engines such as time and type.

Version

Display version information: channel amount, alarm input and output amount, system version and release date.

On-line user

Display current on-line user

User Management

Multi-lever user management; various management modes Integrated management for local user, serial port user and network user. Configurable user power.

Support user /group and its corresponding rights modification. No limit to the user or group amount.

Password Authentication

Password modification Administrator can modify other user’s password.

Account lock strategy Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account lock.

Upgrade

Web browser, client-end and update tool.

User-friendly interface when login. Provide the following options: Logout /shutdown/ restart.

Right authentication when shut down to make sure only those proper people can turn off DVR

General Parameter

Power

AC90~264V 50+2% Hz （Max 220W）

Power Consumption

25W (Exclude HDD)

Working Temperature

0℃－＋55℃

Working Humidity

10%－90% Air Pressure

86kpa－106kpa

Dimension

2U standard industrial case. 440(W) x460 (D) x89mm(H)

Weight

6.5-7.5KG(Exclude HDD)

Installation Mode

Desktop/rack installation

Name

Icon

Function

Power button

Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up or shut down DVR.

Number and Character

In text mode, input number 0. It is the space button.

1,.

In text mode, input number 1 and denotation.

2ABC

In text mode, input number 2(English character A/B/C) 3DEF

In text mode, input number 3(English character D/E/F) 4GHI

In text mode, input number 4 (English character G/H/I)

5JKL

In text mode, input number 5(English character J/K/L).

6MNO

In text mode, input number 6 (English character M/N/O) 7PQRS

In text mode, input number 7 (English character P/Q/R/S).

8TUV

In text mode, input number 8 (English character T/U/V).

9WXYZ

In text mode, input number 9 (English character W/X/Y/Z)

2 Overview and Controls

This section provides information about front panel and rear panel. When you install this series DVR for the first time, please refer to this part first.

2.1 Front Panel

For FLEX4E, FLEX8E and FLEX16E series product, the Front panel is shown as follow below. See Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1

For FLEX32E, the front panel is shown as in Figure 2-2.

Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.

Figure 2-2

-/--

If you want to input a number more than 10, please click this button and then input.

Shift



In textbox, click this button to switch between numeral, English(Small/Capitalized),donation and etc.

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.

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

Record

REC

Manually stop/start recording, working with direction keys or numeral keys to select the recording channel.

Window switch

Mult

Click it to switch one-window/multiple-window.

Slow play/8

Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.

Assistant

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.

Fast play



Various fast speeds and normal playback.

Play previous

 In playback mode, playback the previous video

Reverse/Pau se



In normal playback or pause mode, click this button to reverse playback In reverse playback, click this button to pause playback.

Play Next

 In playback mode, playback the next video

In menu setup, go to down ward of the dropdown list.

Play/Pause



In normal playback click this button to pause playback In pause mode, click this button to resume playback.

USB port

To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.

Status indication light

Status

If there is Fn indication light, current status indication light is null.

HDD abnormal indication

HDD

HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified threshold value, the light becomes red to alert you.

Remote control indication light

ACT

Remote control indication light

Power indication light

Power

Power indication light

Record light

1-16

System is recording or not. It becomes on when system is recording. For this series product, the last 12 lights are null since there is only four channels.

IR Receiver

It is to receive the signal from the remote control.

Shuttle(outer ring)

In real-time monitor mode it works as left/right direction key. Playback mode, counter clockwise to forward and clock wise to backward.

Jog(inner dial)

Up/down direction key. Playback mode, turn the inner dial to realized frame by frame playback. (Only applies to some special versions.)

CD-ROM button

Pop-up or insert the CD.

2.2 Rear Panel

GND port

Power input port

Power button

Fan

DB25 port (5-16 channel audio input)

1-4channel audio input

Loop video output

Video input

Video CVBS output

Matrix video output

Audio output

Bidirectional talk input port

Bidirectional talk output port

Alarm input/Alarm output/RS485 port

Video VGA output

HDMI port

RS-232

eSATA port

USB port

Network port

GND port

The rear panel is shown as in Figure 2-3. Please note the following figure is based on the FLEX16E series product.

Figure 2-3

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

The FLEX32E series DVR rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-4.

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

Figure 2-4

Power input port

Power button

Fan

1st to 4th-channel audio input

DB25 port ( 5th to 16th-channel audio input port)

Video input

Video CVBS output

Matrix video output

Audio output

Bidirectional talk input port

Bidirectional talk output port

Alarm input/Alarm output/RS485 port

Network port

HDMI port

RS232 port

eSATA port

USB port

Video VGA output

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.

2.3 Connection Sample

Please refer to the following figure for detailed information. See Figure 2-5. The following figure is based on the FLEX16E series product.

Figure 2-5

2.4 Remote Control

The remote control interface is shown as in Figure 2-6. Please note remote control is not our standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory bag.

Serial Number

Name

Function

Power button

Click it to boot up or shut down the device.

Address

Click it to input device number, so that you can control it.

Forward

Various forward speeds and normal speed playback.

Slow play

Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.

5 Next record

In playback mode, playback the next video.

6 Previous record

In playback mode, playback the previous video.

Play/Pause

In pause mode, click this button to realize normal playback.

In normal playback click this button to pause playback.

In real-time monitor mode, click this button to enter video search menu.

8 Reverse/pause Reverse playback pause mode,

click this button to realize normal playback.

In reverse playback click this button to pause playback.

Figure 2-6

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

9 Cancel

Go back to previous menu or cancel current operation (close upper interface or control)

Record

Start or stop record manually In record interface, working with the direction buttons to select the record channel. Click this button for at least 1.5 seconds, system can go to the Manual Record interface.

Direction keys

Switch current activated control, go to left or right. In playback mode, click up/down button to switch playback channel. In 1-window playback mode, click left/right button to control playback speed. . Aux function(such as switch the PTZ menu, enable/disable reuse button)

Confirm /menu key

go to default button go to the menu

Multiple-window switch

Switch between multiple-window and one-window.

Auxiliary key

In 1-ch monitor mode: pop up assistant function：PTZ control and Video color.

Switch the PTZ control menu in PTZ control interface.

In motion detection interface, working with direction keys to complete setup.

In text mode, click it to delete character.

0-9 number key Input password, channel or

switch channel.

Shift is the button to switch the input method.

Left click mouse

System pops up password input dialogue box if you have not logged in. In real-time monitor mode, you can go to the main menu.

When you have selected one menu item, left click mouse to view menu content.

Implement the control operation.

Modify checkbox or motion detection status.

Click combo box to pop up drop down list

2.5 Mouse Control

In input box, you can select input methods. Left click the corresponding button on the panel you can input numeral/English character (small/capitalized). Here ← stands for backspace button. ＿ stands for space button.

In English input mode: _stands for input a backspace icon and ← stands for deleting the previous character.

In numeral input mode: _ stands for clear and ← stands for deleting the previous numeral.

When input special sign, you can click corresponding numeral in the front

panel to input. For example, click numeral 1 you can input“/” , or you can click

the numeral in the on-screen keyboard directly.

Double left click mouse

Implement special control operation such as double click one item in the file list to playback the video.

In multiple-window mode, double left click one channel to view in full-window. Double left click current video again to go back to previous multiple-window mode.

Right click mouse

In real-time monitor mode, pops up shortcut menu: one-window, four-window, nine-window and sixteen-window, Pan/Tilt/Zoom, color setting, search, record, alarm input, alarm output, main menu. Among which, Pan/Tilt/Zoom and color setting applies for current selected channel. If you are in multiple-window mode, system automatically switches to the corresponding channel.

Exit current menu without saving the modification.

Press middle button

In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.

Switch the items in the check box.

Page up or page down

Move mouse

Select current control or move control

Drag mouse Select motion detection zone

Select privacy mask zone.

2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel

2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard

The system supports two input methods: numeral input and English character (small and capitalized) input. Move the cursor to the text column, the text is shown as blue, input button pops up on the right. Click that button to switch between numeral input and English input (capitalized and small), Use > or < to shift between small character and capitalized character.

2.6.2 Front Panel

Move the cursor to the text column. Click Fn key and use direction keys to select number you wanted. Please click enter button to input.

2. Remove the HDD upper bracket

3. Now you can see the bottom bracket

5. Use screws to fix HDD.

6. Install the upper bracket and then

Use screws to fix HDD in the bracket.

1. Loosen the screws of the upper cover.

4. Line up the HDD to the four holes of the HDD bracket.

3 Installation and Connections

Note: All the installation and operations here should conform to your local electric safety rules.

3.1 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. Finally you can remove the protective film of the DVR.

3.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel

The model label 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.

3.3 HDD Installation

Before the installation, you can refer to the sheet to know the max HDD amount your product supports. This series DVR max supports 8 SATA HDDs. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher.

7. Unfasten the HDD power cable.

9. Use the special data cable to

connect the HDD and the SATA port. Close the chassis and fix the screws to secure firmly.

8. Insert the HDD power

cable.

All the figurers listed below are for reference only. Slight difference may be found on the front or rear panel.

Important:

If the HDD amount is less than four, you do not need to install the HDD bracket. When there is a bracket, please make sure the installation direction of HDDs is the same.

3.4 Rack Installation

Please note this installation mode is for 1.5U/2U series product. Please follow the steps listed below.

 Use twelve screws to fix the unit  Please make sure the indoor temperature is below 35℃ (95°f).  Please make sure there is 15cm (6 inches) space around the device to guarantee sound

ventilation.

 Please install from the bottom to the top.  If there are more accessories connected in the rack, please take precaution measures in

case the rack power is overload.

3.5 Connecting Power Supply

Please check input voltage and device power button match or not. We recommend you use UPS to guarantee steady operation, DVR life span, and other peripheral equipments operation such as cameras.

3.6 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices

3.6.1 Connecting Video Input

The video input interface is BNC. The input video format includes: PAL/NTSC BNC（1.0VB

B75Ω.）

The video signal should comply with your national standards. The input video signal shall have high SNR, low distortion; low interference, natural color and suitable lightness.

Guarantee the stability and reliability of the camera signal:

The camera shall be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable, explosive substances and etc. The camera and the DVR should have the same grounding to ensure the normal operation of the camera.

Guarantee stability and reliability of the transmission lineBTTTB

Please use high quality, sound shielded BNC. Please select suitable BNC model according to the transmission distance.

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ICRealtime DVR-FLEX32E User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Overview

1.2 Features

1.3 Specifications

2 Overview and Controls

2.1 Front Panel

2.2 Rear Panel

2.3 Connection Sample

2.4 Remote Control

2.5 Mouse Control

2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel

2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard

2.6.2 Front Panel

3 Installation and Connections

3.1 Check Unpacked DVR

3.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel

3.3 HDD Installation

3.4 Rack Installation

3.5 Connecting Power Supply

3.6 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices

3.6.1 Connecting Video Input