IC Realtime Max 8, Max 16 User Manual

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Standalone DVR User’s Manual

Max 8/16

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Table of Contents

1111 FEATURES AND SPECIFI

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURES AND SPECIFIFEATURES AND SPECIFI

1.1

1.1

Feature

1.11.1

1.2

1.2

1.21.2

2222 OVERVIEW AND CONTROL

2.1

2.1

2.12.1

Featuressss ................................................................................................................................................ 11

FeatureFeature

Specifications

Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 11

SpecificationsSpecifications

OVERVIEW AND CONTROLSSSS ......................................................................... 14

OVERVIEW AND CONTROLOVERVIEW AND CONTROL

Front

Front Panel

Panel ........................................................................................................................................... 14

Front Front

PanelPanel

CATIONS................................................................ 11

CATIONSCATIONS

2.2

2.2

Real Panel

2.22.2

2.3

2.3

2.32.3

2.4

2.4

2.42.4

2.5

2.5

2.52.5

3333 INSTALLATION AND CON

3.1

3.1

3.13.1

Real Panel ............................................................................................................................................ 15

Real PanelReal Panel

2.2.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 15

2.2.2 Connection Sample ........................................................................................................................ 16

Remote Control

Remote Control .................................................................................................................................... 17

Remote ControlRemote Control

Mouse Control

Mouse Control ...................................................................................................................................... 17

Mouse ControlMouse Control

Virtual K

Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel

Virtual KVirtual K

2.5.1 Virtual Keyboard.............................................................................................................................. 19

2.5.2 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 19

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

INSTALLATION AND CONINSTALLATION AND CON

Check Unpacked DVR

Check Unpacked DVR ........................................................................................................................ 20

Check Unpacked DVRCheck Unpacked DVR

eyboard & Front Panel ......................................................................................................... 19

eyboard & Front Paneleyboard & Front Panel

NECTIONS............................................................. 20

NECTIONSNECTIONS

3.2

3.2

HDD Installation

3.23.2

HDD Installation ................................................................................................................................... 20

HDD InstallationHDD Installation

3.2.1 Choose HDDs.................................................................................................................................. 20

3.2.2 Calculate HDD Size ........................................................................................................................ 20

3.2.3 HDD Installation .............................................................................................................................. 20

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3.3

3.3

CD/DVD Burner Installation

3.33.3

3.4

3.4

3.43.4

CD/DVD Burner Installation ............................................................................................................... 21

CD/DVD Burner InstallationCD/DVD Burner Installation

Desktop and Rack Mounting

Desktop and Rack Mounting.............................................................................................................. 21

Desktop and Rack MountingDesktop and Rack Mounting

3.4.1 Desktop Mounting ........................................................................................................................... 21

3.4.2 Rack Mounting ................................................................................................................................ 21

3.5

3.5

Connecting Power Supply

3.53.5

3.6

3.6

3.63.6

3.7

3.7

3.73.7

Connecting Power Supply.................................................................................................................. 22

Connecting Power SupplyConnecting Power Supply

Co

Connecting Video Input and Output Devices

nnecting Video Input and Output Devices .................................................................................. 22

CoCo

nnecting Video Input and Output Devicesnnecting Video Input and Output Devices

3.6.1 Connecting Video Input.................................................................................................................. 22

3.6.2 Connecting Video Output............................................................................................................... 22

Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio, Looping Video, Matrix

Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio, Looping Video, Matrix.......................... 23

Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio, Looping Video, MatrixConnecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio, Looping Video, Matrix

3.7.1 Audio Input/Audio Output............................................................................................................... 23

3.7.2 Looping video .................................................................................................................................. 24

3.7.3 Matrix Video Output ........................................................................................................................ 24

3.7.4 Alarm Input and Relay Output....................................................................................................... 25

3.7.5 Alarm Input....................................................................................................................................... 25

3.7.6 Alarm Output.................................................................................................................................... 25

3.7.7 Alarm Input and Output Details ........................................................................................................ 26

3.7.8 Relay Output Description ............................................................................................................... 27

3.8

3.8

RS232

3.83.8

3.9

3.9

3.93.9

3.10

3.10 Other Interfaces

3.103.10

4444 OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATI

4.1

4.1

4.14.1

RS232.................................................................................................................................................... 28

RS232RS232

RS485

RS485.................................................................................................................................................... 28

RS485RS485

Other Interfaces ................................................................................................................................... 28

Other InterfacesOther Interfaces

OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS

OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATIOVERVIEW OF NAVIGATI

Login, Logout & Main Menu

Login, Logout & Main Menu ............................................................................................................... 30

Login, Logout & Main MenuLogin, Logout & Main Menu

4.1.1 Login ................................................................................................................................................. 30

4.1.2 Main Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 30

4.1.3 Logout............................................................................................................................................... 31

4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure ................................................................................................ 31

4.1.5 Replace CMOS Battery.................................................................................................................. 31

ON AND CONTROLS ............................................ 30

ON AND CONTROLSON AND CONTROLS

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4.2

4.2

Recording Operation

4.24.2

Recording Operation........................................................................................................................... 31

Recording OperationRecording Operation

4.2.1 Live Viewing..................................................................................................................................... 31

4.2.2 Manual record.................................................................................................................................. 32

4.3

4.3

Search & Playback

4.34.3

4.4

4.4

4.44.4

4.5

4.5

4.54.5

Search & Playback .............................................................................................................................. 34

Search & PlaybackSearch & Playback

4.3.1 Search Menu ................................................................................................................................... 34

4.3.2 Basic Operation............................................................................................................................... 35

4.3.3 Calendar........................................................................................................................................... 37

Record Setup (Schedule)

Record Setup (Schedule) ................................................................................................................... 37

Record Setup (Schedule)Record Setup (Schedule)

4.4.1 Schedule Menu .................................................................................................................................... 37

4.4.2 Basic Operation .................................................................................................................................... 37

Detect

Detect .................................................................................................................................................... 39

DetectDetect

4.5.1 Detect Menu.......................................................................................................................................... 39

4.5.2 Motion Detect ........................................................................................................................................ 39

4.5.3 Video Loss............................................................................................................................................. 41

4.5.4 Camera Masking .................................................................................................................................. 42

4.6

4.6

Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation

4.64.6

4.7

4.7

4.74.7

4.8

4.8

4.84.8

4.9

4.9

4.94.9

Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation .................................................................................................... 44

Alarm Setup and Alarm ActivationAlarm Setup and Alarm Activation

4.6.1 Alarm Menu...................................................................................................................................... 44

4.6.2 Alarm setup...................................................................................................................................... 44

Backup

Backup .................................................................................................................................................. 46

BackupBackup

4.7.1 Detect Device....................................................................................................................................... 46

4.7.1 Backup.............................................................................................................................................. 46

PTZ Control and Color Setup

PTZ Control and Color Setup ............................................................................................................ 47

PTZ Control and Color SetupPTZ Control and Color Setup

4.8.1 Cable Connection ................................................................................................................................ 47

4.8.2 PTZ Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 47

4.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key............................................................................................................ 49

Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan

Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan................................................................................................................ 49

Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/ScanPreset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan

4.9.1Preset Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 50

4.9.2 Activate Preset..................................................................................................................................... 51

4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup)................................................................................................................... 51

4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour) ........................................................................................................................... 51

4.9.5 Pattern Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 51

4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function................................................................................................................... 52

4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup ................................................................................................................................. 52

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4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan .............................................................................................................................. 52

4.1

4.10000 Flip

4.14.1

5555 UNDERSTANDING THE ME

5.1

5.1

5.15.1

5.2

5.2

5.25.2

5.3

5.3

5.35.3

Flip ......................................................................................................................................................... 52

FlipFlip

UNDERSTANDING THE MENU: OPERATION AND CO

UNDERSTANDING THE MEUNDERSTANDING THE ME

Menu Tree

Menu Tree ............................................................................................................................................ 54

Menu TreeMenu Tree

Main Menu

Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................ 54

Main MenuMain Menu

Setting

Setting ................................................................................................................................................... 55

SettingSetting

NU: OPERATION AND CONTROL

NU: OPERATION AND CONU: OPERATION AND CO

NTROL ..................... 54

NTROLNTROL

5.3.1 General............................................................................................................................................. 55

5.3.2 Encode ............................................................................................................................................. 57

5.3.3 Schedule .......................................................................................................................................... 58

5.3.4 RS232............................................................................................................................................... 58

5.3.5 Network ............................................................................................................................................ 59

5.3.6 Alarm................................................................................................................................................. 66

5.3.7 Detect ............................................................................................................................................... 66

5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom .................................................................................................................................. 66

5.3.9 Display.............................................................................................................................................. 67

5.3.10 Default.......................................................................................................................................... 69

5.4

5.4

Search

5.45.4

5.5

5.5

5.55.5

Search ................................................................................................................................................... 70

SearchSearch

Advanced

Advanced .............................................................................................................................................. 70

AdvancedAdvanced

5.5.1 HDD Management .......................................................................................................................... 70

5.5.2 Abnormity ......................................................................................................................................... 71

5.5.3 Alarm Output.................................................................................................................................... 72

5.5.4 Manual Record ................................................................................................................................ 72

5.5.5 Account............................................................................................................................................. 73

5.5.6 Auto Maintain................................................................................................................................... 73

5.5.7 TV Adjust.......................................................................................................................................... 74

5.5.8 Video Matrix (For Special Series only) ........................................................................................ 74

5.6

5.6

Information

5.65.6

Information............................................................................................................................................ 79

InformationInformation

5.6.1 HDD Information ............................................................................................................................. 79

5.6.2 BPS................................................................................................................................................... 80

5.6.3 Log .................................................................................................................................................... 80

5.6.4 Version ............................................................................................................................................. 81

5.6.5 Online Users .................................................................................................................................... 81

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5.7

5.7

Exit

5.75.7

6666 CONTROLLING PAN/TILT

6.1

6.1

6.16.1

Exit ......................................................................................................................................................... 82

ExitExit

CONTROLLING PAN/TILT/ZOOM CAMERAS

CONTROLLING PAN/TILTCONTROLLING PAN/TILT

Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu

Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu ................................................................................................................. 83

Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom MenuGo to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu

/ZOOM CAMERAS ................................................. 83

/ZOOM CAMERAS/ZOOM CAMERAS

6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key ....................................................................................................... 83

6.2

6.2

Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function

6.26.2

7777 WEB CLIENT OPERATION

7.1

7.1

7.17.1

Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function ........................................................................................ 84

Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border FunctionPreset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function

6.2.1 Preset Setup .................................................................................................................................... 85

6.2.2 Activate Preset ................................................................................................................................ 85

6.2.3 Tour Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 85

6.2.4 Activate Tour.................................................................................................................................... 86

6.2.5 Pattern Setup................................................................................................................................... 86

6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function............................................................................................................... 86

6.2.7 Border Setup.................................................................................................................................... 86

6.2.8 Activate Border Function ............................................................................................................... 86

6.2.9 Flip..................................................................................................................................................... 86

WEB CLIENT OPERATION .................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

WEB CLIENT OPERATIONWEB CLIENT OPERATION

Network Connection

Network Connection .................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Network ConnectionNetwork Connection

7.2

7.2

Login

7.27.2

7.3

7.3

7.37.3

7.4

7.4

7.47.4

7.5

7.5

7.57.5

Login ...........................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

LoginLogin

7.2.1 Real-time Monitor.............................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

7.2.2 PTZ ....................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

7.2.3 Color ..................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

7.2.4 Picture Path and Record Path .......................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

7.2.5 Menu Interface Switch.....................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Setup

Setup ..........................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

SetupSetup

7.3.1 System Information..........................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

7.3.2 Setting................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Playback

Playback.....................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

PlaybackPlayback

7.4.1 Download ..........................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

7.4.2 Watermark.........................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Event

Event...........................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

EventEvent

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7.6

7.6

Info

7.67.6

7.7

7.7

7.77.7

7.8

7.8

7.87.8

8888 ENTERPRISE PROFESSIO

Info ..............................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

InfoInfo

Log out

Log out .......................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Log outLog out

Un

Un----install Web Control

install Web Control .............................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

UnUn

install Web Controlinstall Web Control

ENTERPRISE PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYS

ENTERPRISE PROFESSIOENTERPRISE PROFESSIO

NAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

NAL SURVEILLANCE SYSNAL SURVEILLANCE SYS

TEM ................ ERROR!

TEMTEM

BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

8.1

8.1

Log in

8.18.1

8.2

8.2

8.28.2

8.3

8.3

8.38.3

9999 RS232 OPERATION

9.1

9.1

9.19.1

9.2

9.2

9.29.2

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10 FAQ

1010

Log in..........................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Log inLog in

Add New Device

Add New Device .......................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Add New DeviceAdd New Device

Viewing Live Cameras

Viewing Live Cameras .............................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Viewing Live CamerasViewing Live Cameras

RS232 OPERATION ............................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

RS232 OPERATIONRS232 OPERATION

Network C

Network Connection

Network CNetwork C

Keyboard

Keyboard....................................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

KeyboardKeyboard

FAQ......................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

FAQFAQ

onnection.................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

onnectiononnection

APPENDIX A

APPENDIX A HDD CAPACIT

APPENDIX AAPPENDIX A

DEFINED.

APPENDIX B

APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE USB DRIVE

APPENDIX BAPPENDIX B

DEFINED.

APPENDIX C

APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD BU

APPENDIX CAPPENDIX C

DEFINED.

HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION

HDD CAPACITHDD CAPACIT

COMPATIBLE USB DRIVE LIST

COMPATIBLE USB DRIVECOMPATIBLE USB DRIVE

COMPATIBLE CD/DVD BURNER LIST

COMPATIBLE CD/DVD BUCOMPATIBLE CD/DVD BU

Y CALCULATION ........... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT

Y CALCULATIONY CALCULATION

LIST ............ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT

LIST LIST

RNER LIST.. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT

RNER LISTRNER LIST

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APPENDIX D

APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE SATA HDD

APPENDIX DAPPENDIX D

COMPATIBLE SATA HDD LIST

COMPATIBLE SATA HDD COMPATIBLE SATA HDD

LIST ............. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT

LISTLIST

DEFINED.

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing our DVR!
This operating 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, its features and functions, as
well as a detailed menu tree.
Before installation and operation, please read the following safeguards and warnings
carefully!

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Important Safeguards and Warnings

1．．．．Electrical safety

All installation and operation here should conform to local electrical safety codes.
We assume no liability or responsibility for any injuries or damage caused by
improper handling or installation.

2．．．．Transportation security

Avoid heavy stress, excess shaking or exposure to water during transportation,
storage and installation.

3．．．．Handle with care

Do not apply power to the DVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on top of the DVR

4．．．．Qualified engineers needed

All examination and repair work should be done by 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,
flammable materials and water.

6. Accessories

Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
Before installation, open the package and check that all the below listed components
are included:

 One power cable
 One Ethernet cable
 D-SUB25 extension cable (for audio, loop & matrix)
 One remote control (batteries included)
 One USB mouse

Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is missing in your package.

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1111 FFFFEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.1

1.1 Features

1.11.1

This series DVR has the following features:

 Most competitive price and high cost effectiveness
 H.264 compression algorithm ideal for standalone DVR
 Real-time live display up to 8/16 cameras, 100/120 fps recording for 4CIF
 USB 2.0 and TATA HDD supported
 Pentaplex function: live, recording, playback, backup & remote access
 4 HDDs supported & CD-RW/DVD-RW supported
 Multiple control methods: front panel, IR remote control, keyboard, USB mouse

 Smart video detection: motion detection, camera masking, video loss.
 Smart camera settings: privacy masking, camera lock, color setting, and title

 Pan Tilt Zoom and Speed Dome Control: more than 60 protocols supported -

 Easy backup methods: USB devices, CD-RW/DVD-RW & network download
 Alarm triggering screen tips, buzzer, PTZ preset, e-mail, FTP upload.
 Smart HDDs Management: non-working HDD hibernation, HDD faulty alarm,

 Powerful network software: built-in web server, EPSS. Networking access for

EATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

EATURES AND SPECIFICATIONSEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

Features

FeaturesFeatures

and network keyboard.

display

preset, scan, auto pan, auto tour, pattern, auxiliary functions are supported. And
with speed dome, 3D intelligent positioning function supported.

Raid function.

remote live viewing, recording, playback, setting, system status, event log, e-mail
& ftp function.

1.2

1.2 Specification

Specificationssss

1.21.2

SpecificationSpecification

System

Main Processor High performance embedded microprocessor
Operating System Embedded LINUX
System Resources Pentaplex function: live, recording, playback, backup &

remote access
User Interface GUI, on-screen menu tips.
Control Device USB mouse, keyboard, IR remote

control, network keyboard,.
Input Method Numeral/Character/Denotation
System Status HDD status, data stream statistics, log record, BIOS

version, on-line user and etc.

Video

Video Input 8/16 Channel, BNC, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω; Looping (optional)

Video Output 2-channel TV output BNC, 1.0Vp- p, 75Ω; 1 VGA output;

Video Standards PAL（625Line，50f/s），NTSC（525Line，60f/s）

Video Compression H.264

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Video Resolution Format NTSC PAL
D1(4CIF) 704*480 704 * 576
CIF 352 *240 352 *288
Video Recording CIF: PAL 1f/s~25f/s NTSC 1f/s~30f/s
D1: PAL 1f/s~6f/s NTSC 1f/s~7f/s
Video Display Split Full and multiple screen display, 1 / 4 / 8 / 9 / 16
Tour Display Support
Image Quality 1~6 level (level 6 is the best)
Privacy Masking 8 self-defined four-sided zone for privacy masking for

each camera
Camera Lock Camera locked for users
Color Adjustment Adjust color according to different time periods
Video Information Camera title, time, video loss, camera lock, motion

detection, recording
TV Output Adjustment Adjust TV output color & display zone

Audio

Audio Input 4 channel, BNC, 200-2800mV, 30KΩ
Bidirectional Audio Input 1 channel, BNC, 200-2800mV, 30KΩ
Audio Output 1 channel, BNC, 200-3000mv, 5KΩ
Audio Compression ADPCM

Video Detection & Alarm

Motion Detection Zones: PAL 396 (22*18)/NTSC 330(22*15) detection

zones
Sensitivity: 1~6 (level 6 is highest)
Trigger recording, PTZ preset, tour, alarm, e-mail & FTP
Video Loss Trigger recording, PTZ preset, tour, alarm, e-mail & FTP
Camera masking Trigger recording, PTZ preset, tour, alarm, e-mail & FTP
Alarm Input 8/16 channel, programmable, ground, manual

open/closed

Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, e-mail &

FTP

Relay output 6 channel, 30VDC, 1A, NO/NC, form-C,

Hard Disk

Hard Disk 4 SATA HDD ports, 4 HDDs supported.

Space Occupation Audio ：14.4MB/H Video ：56～400MB/H

HDD Management Hard disk hibernation technology, HDD faulty alarm &

Record, Playback & Backup

Recording Mode Manual, continuous, video detection (including motion

Recording Priority Manual >Alarm >Video Detection >Continuous.
Recording Interval 1 to 120 minutes (default: 60 minutes)
Overwrite Mode Supported
Raid Function Supported

Raid (Redundancy)

detection, camera masking, video loss), Alarm

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Search Mode Time/Date, Alarm, Motion Detection & exact search

(accurate to second)

Playback 2-channel playback simultaneously, Play, pause, stop,

rewind, fast play, slow play, next file, previous file,
next camera, previous camera, full screen, repeat,
shuffle, backup selection.

Digital Zoom Selected zone can zoom into full screen during

playback

Backup Mode Flash disk/ USB HDD/ USB CD-RW/DVD-RW/ built-in

SATA Burner/ network download

Network

Interface RJ-45 Port (10/100M)
Network Functions TCP/IP, DHCP, DDNS, PPPoE, E-mail, FTP
Remote operation Monitor, PTZ control, playback, system setting, file

download, log information

Auxiliary Interface

USB Interface Two USB 2.0 ports, one for mouse control, one for

backup
RS232 Keyboard, PC communication
RS485 PTZ control

Environmental

Power Supply 220V 50Hz/ 110V 60Hz
Power Consumption 30W/40W

Working Temperature -10℃~＋55℃

Working Humidity 10%~90%
Atmosphere Pressure 86kpa~106kpa
Dimension 1.5U, 440x460x68mm (W*D*H)
Weight 6.0Kg
Mounting Desktop or rack

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the corresponding channel lights

n light becomes on after system boots

2222 Overview and Controls

Overview and Controls

Overview and ControlsOverview and Controls

This section provides information about the front panel and the rear panel.
Please refer to this section first after installation.

2.1

2.1 Front Panel

Front Panel

2.12.1

Front PanelFront Panel

Please refer to Error! Reference source not found. for front panel information.

1 2 3 4 5

SN Button Name

1

2

Channel indication
light

Standby indication
light

Remote control
signal receiver

Power indication
light
Cancel

Assistant

Shift

Record

Figure 2-1

Icon
1-8

9-16

Status

ACT

Power The power indicatio

Esc

Fn

Shift

Rec

Function

When system is recording
become on.

When DVR is standing by, this lamp turns on.

To receive signals from remote control.

up.
Go back to previous menu or cancel current operation in
function menu interface.
In video playback mode, click this button to go back to
real-time monitor mode.

In 1-ch monitor mode: pop up assistant function：PTZ
control and Video color
In motion detection interface, working with direction keys
to finish setup.
Clear: Press Fn for 1.5 seconds to clear all contents in
current text box.
In preview interface (There is no other menu), click this
button for 3 seconds to switch between TV/VGA.
In text box input mode, press this button to switch
between numeral/English character (small/capitalized).
Special combined operation in some menus.
In input mode, switch between numeral/character and
other function keys.
In four-window preview mode, it can work as Fn button.
Enable or disable record function manually. In record
control menu, working with direction keys to select

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1

rresponding

recording channel.

3

4

5

Play/pause II

Reverse/pause II

Fast play

Slow play

Next I

Previous I

Direction key

O.K Enter

Power button

USB port



► In playback mode: click this button to switch between

>

< >

In playback mode: play or pause video.
In text box: input number 6.
In playback mode: reverse play video.
In text box: input number 5.
In playback mode: click this button to switch between
various fast play speeds and normal playback.
In text box: input number 7.

various slow play speeds and normal playback.
In text box: input number 8.
In playback mode: play the next video.
In text box: input number 0.
In playback mode: play the previous video.
In text box: input number 9.

<

Move cursor
In text box: increase or decrease numerals.
In dropdown list, modify current setup.
In monitor mode, click this button to go to the 1st channel-

or 4th channel. (Single-channel monitor mode).
In text box input mode, press SHIFT and then use
up/down key to input number 1 or 4.
In the main menu or sub-menu interface, click left or right
key to move cursor.
In playback mode: Click left/right key to select co
option in the function menu.
In monitor mode, click left/right key to go to 2nd channel
or 3rd channel (single-window monitor mode)
In text box input mode, press SHIFT and then use
left/right key to input number 2 or 3.
Confirm

Go to the main menu
Boot up or shut down the DVR

Connect to USB port

2.2

2.2 Rea

Rearrrr Panel

ReaRea

Panel

Panel Panel

2.22.2

2.2.1 Overview

Please refer to Figure 2-2 for real panel information.

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Figure 2-2

2.2.2 Connection Sample

Here is a connection sample for your reference. See Figure 2-3.

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Figure 2-3

2.3

2.3 Remote Control

Remote Control

2.32.3

Remote ControlRemote Control

The remote control interface is shown as in Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4

Serial Number Function
1 remote switch
2 Multiple-window switch
3 0-9 number key
4 Record
5 Auxiliary key
6 Confirm /menu key
7 Cancel
8 Direction key
9 forward
10 Previous
11 Back
12 Next
13 Slow play
14 Stop
15 Fast play
16 Play/Pause

2.4

2.4 Mouse Control

Mouse Control

2.42.4

Mouse ControlMouse Control

Left click

mouse

In real-time monitor mode, you can go to the main menu.

When you have selected a menu item, left click the mouse to view the

content within that menu.

Execute the control operation.

Modify checkbox or motion detection status.

Expand drop-down menus

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In the input box, you can select different input methods. By left clicking the

corresponding button on the panel you can input upper and lower case

letters, numbers and symbols. Also note, the _ represents a space, and ←

works as a backspace or delete.

Double left

click mouse

Right click

mouse

To input symbols, you can use the corresponding numeral in the front panel.
For example, click number 1 to input “/” , or you can click the number in the
on-screen keyboard directly.

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.
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 for the currently selected
channel. Also, if you are in the multiple-window access mode, the system
automatically switches to the corresponding channel.

Exit current menu without saving any changes. Back out of current menu.

Scroll wheel

Move

mouse

In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.

Switch the items in the check box.

Page up or page down

Control the mouse cursor

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Select motion detection zone Click & Drag

mouse

2.5

2.5 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel

Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel

2.52.5

Virtual Keyboard & Front PanelVirtual Keyboard & Front Panel

2.5.1 Virtual Keyboard

The system supports Alphanumeric (upper and lower case) and symbols input.
Move the cursor to the text column and you will see the input button pops up on the
right. Click that button to switch between numbers and letters. Use > or < to shift
between small characters and capitalized characters.

2.5.2 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.

Select privacy mask zone

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3333 Installation and Connections

Installation and Connections

Installation and ConnectionsInstallation and Connections

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

3.1

3.1 Check Unpacked DVR

Check Unpacked DVR

3.13.1

Check Unpacked DVRCheck Unpacked DVR

Upon receipt of the DVR from the courier, please check whether there is any visible
damage to the DVR appearance. 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. Finally you
can remove the protective film of the DVR.

3.2

3.2 HDD Installation

HDD Installation

3.23.2

HDD Installation HDD Installation

3.2.1 Choose HDDs

We recommend Seagate/IBM/Hitachi HDD of 7200rpm or higher.

3.2.2 Calculate HDD Size

You can use 120G-1500G HDD to guarantee higher recording durations.
The formula of total HDD size is:
Total Capacity (MB) = Camera Amount * Recording Hours * HDD Usage Per Hour
(M/h)
H.264 compression is ideal for standalone DVRs. It can save more than 30% HDD
capacity over MPEG4 part 1. When you calculate the total HD capacity, you should
estimate the average HDD capacity per hour for each channel.
For example, for a 4-ch DVR, the average capacity of HDD usage per hour per
channel is 200M/h. If you want the DVR to record video 12 hours each day for 30
days, the total space needed on your HDDs is: 4 channels * 30 days * 12 hours *
200 M/h = 288G which requires one 320G HDD or 2 160G HDDs.

3.2.3 HDD Installation

Data ribbons and fastening screws are provided in the accessory box.

Please follow the instructions below to install hard disk.

1. Loosen the screws of the upper cover. 2. Remove the HDD bracket from internal unit.

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3. Dismantle the upper HDD bracket. 4. Install the HDD. Note the HDD is placed

If the HDD amount is less than four, you do not need to install the HDD bracket.

5.

Screw the two bracket parts together. 6. Put HDD bracket back and then fix firmly.

upside down. make sure bracket is in
correct position.

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7. Loosen the power cable. 8. Connect to the SATA ports and then connect
power cord to the HDDs.

9. Place the upper cover back and screw firmly .

After HDD installation, check connection of data ribbon and power cord.

3.3

3.3 CD

CD/DVD

3.33.3

For built-in burner, you remove the plastic knockout to install the CD/DVD burner.
This series DVR is compatible with various burner brands popular in today’s market.
You can consult our local technical support or visit our website for more information.

3.4

3.4 DDDDesktop and Rack

3.43.4

/DVD Burner

CDCD

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Burner Installation

Burner Burner

Installation

Installation Installation

Mounting

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3.4.1 Desktop Mounting

To prevent surface damage, please make sure that the rubber feet are securely
installed on the four corners of the bottom of the unit.
Position the unit to allow for cable and power cord clearance at the rear of the unit.
Please make sure that the air flow around the unit is not obstructed.

3.4.2 Rack Mounting

The DVR occupies 1.5 rack units (1.5U) of vertical rack space.

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The hardware necessary to mount the DVR into a rack is supplied with the unit.
Use three (3) screws on each side to fix the unit firmly.
Make sure the installation environment is below 55℃.
Rear doors may be used only on rack columns that are more than 6 inches (15cm)
deep.
Install the cabinet in ventilated place. Avoid extreme heat, humid or dusty conditions.
You can use a soft dry brush to clean opening outlet, cooling fan and etc regularly.

3.5

3.5 Connecting

Connecting Power

3.53.5

Connecting Connecting

Please check the input voltage and device power button is 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

3.6 CCCConnecting

3.63.6

3.6.1 Connecting Video Input

The DVR automatically detects the video standard (PAL or NTSC) whenever you
connect a video input. It accepts both color and black-and-white video.
NOTE:

 Enabling line lock on cameras may cause video distortion. There may be noise in

 If a video distribution amplifier is installed between the video source and the DVR,

To connect each video input:

1. Connect a coaxial cable to the camera or other analog video source.

2. Connect the coaxial cable to the video in connector on the rear panel.
Please refer to Figure 3-1 for more information.

NOTE:

You need to use a BNC installation tool to connect coaxial cables to the rear panel.

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the camera’s power source. If video from one or more cameras is distorted, we
recommend you disable the line lock on the camera.

do not set the output video level above 1 Vp-p.

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Figure 3-1

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This section provides information about physically connecting video display devices
to the DVR. See Figure 3-2.
If you connect the DVR with a TV monitor or VGA monitor, the DVR can automatically
detect the monitor type. Without any output device, by default, the DVR is configured
to use a TV monitor. If your application requires a VGA monitor, you have to press
“FN2” or Shift on the front panel.

NOTE:

Video output 1 and VGA can’t display at the same time. But Video output 2 can
display properly with Video Output 1 or VGA.

Figure 3-2

3.7

3.7 CCCConnecting

3.73.7

For the 25-pin or 37-pin interface, different models include different functions.
For example, our 16-ch audio/video basic model has 16 audio inputs, 1 audio output,
1 bidirectional audio input. See Figure 3-3.

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Video, Matrix

Video, Matrix

Video, MatrixVideo, Matrix

Audio Input &

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Output, Bidirectional Audio, Looping

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, Bidirectional Audio, Looping , Bidirectional Audio, Looping

3.7.1 Audio Input/Audio Output

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Our 16-ch loop matrix and audio/video model has 16 looping video inputs, 1
matrix video outputs, 4 audio inputs, 1 bidirectional audio input, 1 audio output.
The DVR encodes audio and video signals simultaneously, which lets you control
audio at the monitored location.
To set up audio:

1. Make sure your audio input device matches the RCA input level. If the device and
RCA input levels do not match, audio distortion problems may occur.

2. Make sure the audio connector is wired as follows:

3. Connect a line input device or pre-amplified microphone to the audio connector for
the video channel on the rear panel.
Please refer to Figure 3-4.

Figure 3-4

Note: some series do not support audio input/output.

3.7.2 Looping video

The DVR supports looping video. It passes the video input to a monitor or other
analog video device.
To use looping video:

1. Connect a coaxial cable to the video out connector on 37-pin interface.
You need to use a BNC installation tool to connect coaxial cables to the rear panel.

2. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the analog device.

3.7.3 Matrix Video Output

Use video matrix output connector during installation to display video sequentially
from each video input. The unit displays each channel for selected seconds. You can
use this feature to verify camera installation.
To display video from each connected video source:

1. Connect a video monitor to the video matrix output connector.

2. Turn the DVR on, the monitor, and each video matrix output source.

3. Verify the video from each source and troubleshoot as necessary.
Please refer to Figure 3-5.

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Figure 3-5

3.7.4 Alarm Input and Relay Output

The DVR offers 16 alarm inputs for external signaling devices, such as door contacts
or motion detectors. Each alarm input can normally open or normally close. Once
configured, an alarm input can invoke many different activities, including triggering a
relay device, sending an alert to a security office or store pre-alarm video to the DVR.

3.7.5 Alarm Input

For this series DVR, a grounding signal is needed for alarm input.
If you need to connect two units or one DVR and other device, use a relay to
separate them. Please refer to Figure 3-6 for more information.

3.7.6 Alarm Output

Do not connect alarm output ports directly with high power loads (no more than 1 A).
You can use the co-contactor to realize the connection between the alarm output port
and the load. Refer to Figure 3-7 for more information.

Figure 3-6

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Figure 3-7

3.7.7 Alarm Input and Output Details

You can refer to the following sheet and Figure 3-8 for alarm input and output
information.

Parameter

Grounding Alarm

Ground Ground line

Alarm Input

1, 2, …, 16

Relay Output 1,2,3,4: NO and C(Normally Open and Com)

5: NO,C and NC(Normally Open, Com, Normally Closed)
6: Ctrl 12V(This is used for reset the senor)

485 A、B

485 communication port. They are used to control devices
such as PTZ. A is RS-485 Positive & B is RS-485 negative

+12（C）

This should input an external power input.

 4/8/16-ch grounding alarm inputs. (Normal open or Normal close type)
 Parallel connect COM end and GND end of the alarm detector (Provide external

power to the alarm detector).

 Parallel connect the Ground of the DVR and the ground of the alarm detector.
 Connect the NC port of the alarm sensor to the DVR alarm input(ALARM)
 If you need to reset the touched-off alarm remotely, you can use DVR to supply

controllable 12 V power to the alarm detector such as the smoke detector.

 Use the same ground with that of DVR if you use external power to the alarm

device.

Figure 3-8

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3.7.8 Relay Output Description

 6 ways relay alarm output. Provide external power to external alarm device.
 To avoid over loading, read the following relay parameters sheet carefully. (See

below table)
 The controllable +12v can be used to restore the smoke detector.
Please refer to Figure 3-9 for alarm input module information.

Figure 3-9

Please refer to Figure 3-10 for alarm output module information.

Figure 3-10

Relay Specification

Model:

Material of

JRC-27F

Silver
the touch
Rating

（resistance
load）

Rated switch capacity 30VDC 2A, 125VAC 1A

Maximum switch power 125VA 160W

Maximum switch voltage 250VAC, 220VDC

Maximum switch currency 1A
Insulation

between touches with 1000VAC 1minute 50/60Hz

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same polarity

between touches with

different polarity

between touch and winding 1000VAC 1minute 50/60Hz
Surge

voltage
Length of

open time
Length of

close time
Longevity

Temperature

3.8

3.8 RS232

RS232

3.83.8

RS232RS232

You can connect the DVR with POS (point of sale systems) or Keyboard through the
RS232.
With POS systems, the DVR can communicate through RS232 and network. For the
POS system, the DVR can integrate the text content and even search the record
through the info. The series DVR also support network keyboard operation. You can
operate the DVR from the keyboard controls instead of using the control pad on the
front panel of the unit.
To connect a NETWORK KEYBOARD to the DVR:

1. Assemble the keyboard according to the instructions in its accompanying
installation manual.

2. Connect the keyboard into one of the RS232 ports on the DVR or through network.

between touches with

same polarity

3ms max

3ms max

Mechanical

Electrical

-40°C ~+70°C (-40°F ~ +158°F)

1000VAC 1minute 50/60Hz

1500V (10×160us)

50×106 times (3Hz)
200×103 times (0.5Hz)

3.9

3.9 RS485

RS485

3.93.9

RS485RS485

When the DVR receives a camera control command, it transmits that command up
the UTP cable to the PTZ device. RS485 is a single-direction protocol; the PTZ
device can’t return any data to the unit. To enable the operation, connect the PTZ
device to the RS485(A,B) input on the DVR. Since RS485 is disabled by default for
each camera, you must enable the PTZ settings first. This series DVR support
multiple protocols such as Pelco-D, Pelco-P.
To connect PTZ devices to the DVR:

1. Connect RS485 A,B on the DVR rear panel. A is RS-485 Positive & B is RS-485
negative

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the proper pins in the connector on the
camera.

3. Follow the instructions for configuring a camera to enable each PTZ device on the
DVR.

3.10

3.10 Other Interfaces

3.103.10

There are still other interfaces on the DVR, such as USB ports. You can refer to
the Figure 3-11 for more information.

Other Interfaces

Other InterfacesOther Interfaces

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Figure 3-11

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4444 Overview of Navigation and Controls

Overview of Navigation and Controls

Overview of Navigation and Controls Overview of Navigation and Controls

Before operation, please make sure you have properly installed HDDs and all the
cable connections.

4.1

4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu

Login, Logout & Main Menu

4.14.1

Login, Logout & Main Menu Login, Logout & Main Menu

4.1.1 Login

When the system boots up, the default video display is a multiple-window view.
Click Enter or left click mouse, you can see the login interface. See Figure 4-1.

There are 4 default accounts you can use.

 Username: admin Password: admin (administrator, local and remote)
 Username: guest Password: guest (low authority user, local and remote)
 Username: user Passwords: user (low authority user who can monitor live feed,

playbacks, and backups)
 Username: default Password: default (hidden user – view cameras only)
For your system security, please modify password after your first login.
You can input your password by using the front panel keys, the remote control or a

Figure 4-1

USB mouse which is recommended. Click to switch between numbers,
letters, and symbols.

Note: Three unsuccessful login attempts within 30 minutes will result in system
alarm. Five unsuccessful login attempts will result in an account lock.

4.1.2 Main Menu

After you logged in, the system main menu is shown as below. See
Figure 4-2. There are total six icons: search, information, setting, backup,
advanced and shutdown.
You can move the cursor to highlight the icon, and then left click mouse to enter
the sub-menu.

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