ICRealtime MAX5XXD, N6 User Manual

ICRealtime MAX5XXD Series Standalone DVR

User’s Manual

Version 6.0.0

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

2 OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS ........................................................................... 6

2.1 Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 6

2.2 Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................ 6

2.3 Connection Sample.......................................................................................................................... 6

2.4 Remote Control ................................................................................................................................ 7

2.5 Mouse Control .................................................................................................................................. 9

2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel .................................................................................................... 11

2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard ........................................................................................................................ 11

2.6.2 Front Panel................................................................................................................................. 11

3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................. 12

3.1 Check Unpacked DVR ................................................................................................................... 12

3.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel ................................ ............................................................... 12

3.3 HDD Installation ............................................................................................................................. 12

3.4 Rack Installation ................................ ............................................................................................. 13

3.5 Connecting Power Supply ............................................................................................................. 13

3.6 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices ............................................................................... 13

3.6.1 Connecting Video Input ............................................................................................................. 13

3.6.2 Connecting Video Output .......................................................................................................... 13

3.7 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio ................................................................ 14

3.7.1 Audio Input ................................................................................................................................. 14

3.7.2 Audio Output .............................................................................................................................. 14

3.8 Alarm Input and Output Connection ............................................................................................. 14

3.8.1 Alarm Input and Output Details ................................................................................................ 15

3.8.2 Alarm Input Port ......................................................................................................................... 15

3.8.3 Alarm Output Port ...................................................................................................................... 16

3.9 RS232 ................................................................................................ ............................................. 16

3.10 RS485 ................................................................................................ ............................................. 17

3.11 Other Interfaces ............................................................................................................................. 17

4 OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS ............................................ 18

4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu .......................................................................................................... 18

4.1.1 Login ........................................................................................................................................... 18

4.1.2 Main Menu ................................................................................................................................. 19

4.1.3 Logout......................................................................................................................................... 19

4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure ............................................................................................ 20

4.1.5 Replace Button Battery ............................................................................................................. 20

4.2 Live Viewing ................................................................................................................................... 20

4.3 Manual Record ............................................................................................................................... 21

4.3.1 Manual record menu ................................................................................................................. 22

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4.3.2 Basic operation .......................................................................................................................... 22

4.3.3 Enable/disable record ............................................................................................................... 22

4.3.4 Enable all channel recording .................................................................................................... 23

4.3.5 Stop all channel recording ........................................................................................................ 23

4.4 Search & Playback ......................................................................................................................... 24

4.4.1 Smart Search ............................................................................................................................. 28

4.4.2 Accurate playback by time ........................................................................................................ 28

4.4.3 Mark Playback ........................................................................................................................... 29

4.4.4 Multiple-channel Preview .......................................................................................................... 30

4.5 Schedule ......................................................................................................................................... 31

4.5.1 Schedule Menu .......................................................................................................................... 31

4.5.2 Snapshot ................................................................................................ .................................... 34

4.5.3 Image FTP ................................................................................................................................. 35

4.6 Detect ................................................................................................................................ .............. 36

4.6.1 Go to Detect Menu .................................................................................................................... 36

4.6.2 Motion Detect ............................................................................................................................. 36

4.6.3 Video Loss ................................................................................................................................. 40

4.6.4 Camera Masking ....................................................................................................................... 41

4.7 Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation ................................................................................................ 42

4.7.1 Go to alarm setup interface ...................................................................................................... 42

4.7.2 Alarm setup ................................................................................................................................ 42

4.8 Backup ............................................................................................................................................ 45

4.7.1 Detect Device ................................................................................................................................. 45

4.8.1 Backup ....................................................................................................................................... 45

4.9 PTZ Control and Color Setup ........................................................................................................ 46

4.8.1 Cable Connection ........................................................................................................................... 46

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

4.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key ....................................................................................................... 48

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

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

4.9.2 Activate Preset ............................................................................................................................... 50

4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup) ................................................................................................ .............. 50

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

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

4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function .............................................................................................................. 51

4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup ............................................................................................................................ 51

4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan ........................................................................................................................ 51

4.11 Flip................................................................................................................................................... 51

5 UNDERSTANDING OF MENU OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS.................... 53

5.1 Menu Tree ...................................................................................................................................... 53

5.2 Main Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 53

5.3 Setting ............................................................................................................................................. 54

5.3.1 General ....................................................................................................................................... 54

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

5.3.3 Schedule .................................................................................................................................... 59

5.3.4 RS232......................................................................................................................................... 59

5.3.5 Network ...................................................................................................................................... 60

5.3.6 Alarm .......................................................................................................................................... 78

5.3.7 Detect ......................................................................................................................................... 78

5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom............................................................................................................................. 78

5.3.9 Display ........................................................................................................................................ 78

5.3.10 Default.................................................................................................................................... 80

5.4 Search ............................................................................................................................................. 81

5.5 Advanced ........................................................................................................................................ 81

5.5.1 HDD Management ..................................................................................................................... 81

5.5.2 Abnormality ................................................................................................................................ 86

5.5.3 Alarm Output ................................................................................................ .............................. 86

5.5.4 Manual Record .......................................................................................................................... 87

5.5.5 Account ...................................................................................................................................... 87

5.5.6 Auto Maintenance...................................................................................................................... 90

5.5.7 TV Adjust .................................................................................................................................... 90

5.5.8 Video Matrix ............................................................................................................................... 90

5.5.9 Card Overlay ................................................................................................ .............................. 91

5.5.10 Config Backup ....................................................................................................................... 93

5.6 Information ...................................................................................................................................... 94

5.6.1 HDD Information ........................................................................................................................ 94

5.6.2 BPS............................................................................................................................................. 95

5.6.3 Log .............................................................................................................................................. 95

5.6.4 Version ....................................................................................................................................... 97

5.6.5 Online Users .............................................................................................................................. 97

5.6.6 Network Information .................................................................................................................. 98

5.7 Shutdown ........................................................................................................................................ 99

6 ABOUT AUXILIARY MENU ............................................................................ 101

6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu .......................................................................................................... 101

6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key ................................................................................................. 101

6.2 Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function ................................................................................. 102

6.2.1 Preset Setup ............................................................................................................................ 103

6.2.2 Activate Preset ......................................................................................................................... 103

6.2.3 Patrol Setup ............................................................................................................................. 103

6.2.4 Activate Patrol .......................................................................................................................... 103

6.2.5 Pattern Setup ........................................................................................................................... 103

6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function ........................................................................................................ 104

6.2.7 Border Setup ............................................................................................................................ 104

6.2.8 Activate Border Function ......................................................................................................... 104

1.1.1 Flip ................................................................................................................................................. 104

7 WEB OPERATION .......................................................................................... 106

7.1 Network Connection..................................................................................................................... 106

7.2 Login ............................................................................................................................................. 106

7.3 LAN Mode ................................................................................................................................ ..... 108

7.4 Real-time Monitor ......................................................................................................................... 110

7.5 PTZ ............................................................................................................................................... 110

7.6 Image/Relay-out ........................................................................................................................... 111

7.6.1 Image........................................................................................................................................ 111

7.6.2 Relay output ............................................................................................................................. 112

7.6.3 Multiple-channel preview ........................................................................................................ 112

7.7 WAN Login ................................................................................................................................... 112

7.8 Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 114

7.8.1 Channel .................................................................................................................................... 114

7.8.2 Network .................................................................................................................................... 119

7.8.3 Event ........................................................................................................................................ 130

7.8.4 Storage ..................................................................................................................................... 138

7.8.5 System ..................................................................................................................................... 143

7.8.6 Advanced ................................................................................................................................. 154

7.8.7 Information ............................................................................................................................... 156

7.9 Search ........................................................................................................................................... 157

7.10 Alarm ............................................................................................................................................. 160

7.11 Log out .......................................................................................................................................... 161

7.12 Un-install Web Control ................................................................................................................. 161

8 PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ................................................ 163

9 FAQ ................................................................................................................. 164

APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION ................................................. 169

APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE BACKUP DEVICE LIST........................................ 170

APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD DEVICE LIST ........................................... 176

APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST ................................................. 177

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APPENDIX E COMPATIBLE SWITCHER LIST .................................................. 178

APPENDIX F COMPATIBLE WIRELESS MOUSE LIST ..................................... 179

APPENDIX G EARTHING .................................................................................... 180

APPENDIX H TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR ELEMENTS ................ 185

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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 electrical 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

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

Parameter

MAX504D

MAX508D

MAX516D

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 Compressio n

H.264

Audio Compressio n

G711A, G711U, PCM

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 multiple-window output mode) 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/NTSC Real-time monitor： D1 704×576/704×480

Playback： All-channel: D1 704×576/704×480 , HD1 352×576/352×480, 2CIF 704×288/704×240, 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 Configuratio n

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

Audio

Audio Input

4-ch 200-2000mv 10KΩ(BNC)

Audio Output

1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(BNC)

Bidirectional Audio

1-ch audio talk input 200-3000mv 10KΩ (BNC) Hard disk

Hard Disk

4 built-in SATA port. Support 4 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.

Storage Mode

Support channel record quota setup

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

Playback Way

Support mark playback

Multichannel 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 Enlargemen t

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. Does not support disk array enclosure.

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

Support network multiple-window preview function

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

3-channel relay output, including one controllable DC +12V output port. Alarm Relay

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

Interface

USB Interface

2 USB 2.0 ports.

Network connection

1 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

User Manageme nt

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 Authenticati on

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 75W）

Power Consumptio n

≤25W (Exclude HDD)

Working Temperatur e

0℃－＋55℃ Working Humidity

10%－90%

Air Pressure

86kpa－106kpa Dimension

1.5U standard industrial case. 440(W) x410 (D) x70mm(H)

Weight

4.5-5.5KG(Exclude HDD)

Installation Mode

Desktop/rack installation

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

The front panel is shown as in Figure 2-1. There is only one USB port on the front panel.

Figure 2-1

2.2 Rear Panel

The MAX516D series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

Power button

Power input port

Fan

RS232 port

Video input

Video VGA output

Video SPOT output

Video output

Audio input

HDMI port

eSATA port

Audio output

Bidirectional talk input

USB port

RS485 port

Alarm input/alarm output

Network port

GND port

2.3 Connection Sample

Please refer to Figure 2-3 for connection sample.

Figure 2-3

2.4 Remote Control

The remote control interface is shown as in Figure 2-4. Please note remote control is not our standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory bag.

Figure 2-4

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

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.

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.

2.5 Mouse Control

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

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.

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

This series product max supports 4 HDDs. You can refer to the Appendix for recommended HDD brand. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher. Please follow the instructions below to install hard disk. All the figurers listed below are for reference only. Slight difference may be found on the front or rear panel.

Important:

1. Loosen the screws of the upper cover.

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

3. Use four screws to fix HDD.

4. Unfasten the HDD power cable.

5. Use the special data cable to

connect the HDD and the SATA port

6. Insert the HDD power cable. Close the chassis and fix the screws to secure firmly.

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 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

P- P ，

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. If the distance is too long, you should use twisted pair cable, and you can add video compensation devices or use optical fiber to ensure video quality. You should keep the video signal away from the strong electromagnetic interference, especially the high tension current.

Keep connection lugs in well contactBTTTB

The signal line and shielded wire should be fixed firmly and in well connection. Avoid dry joint, lap welding and oxidation.BTTTB

3.6.2 Connecting Video Output

Video output includes a BNC(PAL/NTSC1.0V

P-P

，75Ω）output ,a VGA output and HDMI output. System supports BNC, VGA and HDMI output at the same time. When you are using pc-type monitor to replace the monitor, please pay attention to the following points:

 To defer aging, do not allow the pc monitor to run for a long time.  Regular demagnetization will keep device maintain proper status.  Keep it away from strong electromagnetic interference devices.

Using TV as video output device is not a reliable substitution method. You also need to reduce the working hour and control the interference from power supply and other devices. The low quality TV may result in device damage.

3.7 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio

3.7.1 Audio Input

These series products audio input port adopt BNC port. Due to high impedance of audio input, please use active sound pick-up. Audio transmission is similar to video transmission. Try to avoid interference, dry joint, loose contact and it shall be away from high tension current.

3.7.2 Audio Output

The audio output signal parameter is usually over 200mv 1KΩ (BNC). It can directly connect to low impedance earphone, active sound box or amplifier-drive audio output device. If the sound box and the pick-up cannot be separated spatially, it is easy to arouse squeaking. In this case you can adopt the following measures:

 Use better sound pick-up with better directing property.  Reduce the volume of the sound box.  Using more sound-absorbing materials in decoration can reduce voice echo and improve

acoustics environment.

 Adjust the layout to reduce happening of the squeaking.

3.8 Alarm Input and Output Connection

Please refer to the following sheet for alarm input and output connection. There are two alarm input types for you to select: normal open (NO) and normal close (NC).

1. Alarm input

a. Please make sure alarm input mode is grounding alarm input. b. Grounding signal is needed for alarm input. c. Alarm input needs the low level voltage signal. d. Alarm input mode can be either NC (normal Open) or NO (Normal Close) e. When you are connecting two DVRs or you are connecting one DVR and one other device, please use a relay to separate them,

2. Alarm output

The alarm output port should not be connected to high power load directly (It shall be less than 1A) to avoid high current which may result in relay damage. Please use the co contactor to realize the connection between the alarm output port and the load.

3. How to connect PTZ decoder

a. Ensure the decoder has the same grounding with DVR, otherwise you may not control the PTZ. Shielded twisted wire is recommended and the shielded layer is used to connect to the grounding. b. Avoid high voltage. Ensure proper wiring and some thunder protection measures.

c. For too long signal wires, 120Ω should be parallel connected between A, B lines on the far end

to reduce reflection and guarantee the signal quality. d. “485 A, B” of DVR cannot parallel connect with “485 port” of other device. e. The voltage between of A,B lines of the decoder should be less than 5v.

4. Please make sure the front-end device has soundly earthed.

Improper grounding may result in chip damage.

3.8.1 Alarm Input and Output Details

You can refer to the following sheet X for alarm input and output information.

Important Please refer to the specifications for the alarm input and output channel amount. Do not merely count the alarm input and out channel amount according to the ports on the rear panel.

The nterface is shown as in Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1

You can refer to the following sheet for detailed information

1，2，3，4，5， 6，7，8，9，10， 11，12，13，14， 15，16

ALARM 1 to ALARM 16. The alarm becomes active in low voltage. NO1 C1，NO2 C2，

NO3 C3

There are three groups of normal open activation output (on/off button).

Earth cable.

3.8.2 Alarm Input Port

Please refer to the following sheet for more information.

 Normal open or Normal close type.  Please parallel connect COM end and GND end of the alarm detector (Provide external

power to the alarm detector).

 Please parallel connect the Ground of the DVR and the ground of the alarm detector.  Please connect the NC port of the alarm sensor to the DVR alarm input(ALARM)  Use the same ground with that of DVR if you use external power to the alarm device.

Figure 3-2

3.8.3 Alarm Output Port

 Provide power to peripheral alarm device.  To avoid overloading, please read the following relay parameters sheet carefully.  RS485 A/B cable is for the A/B cable of the PTZ decoder.

Relay Specification

Model:

JRC-27F

Material of the touch

Silver

Rating （Resistance Load）

Rated switch capacity

30VDC 2A, 125VAC 1A

Maximum switch power

125VA 160W

Maximum switch voltage

250VAC, 220VDC

Maximum switch currency

Insulation

Between touches with same polarity

1000VAC 1minute

Between touches with different polarity

1000VAC 1minute Between touch and winding

1000VAC 1minute

Surge voltage

Between touches with same polarity

1500V (10×160us)

Length of open time

3ms max

Length of close time

3ms max

Longevity Mechanical

50×106 times (3Hz)

Electrical

200×103 times (0.5Hz)

Temperature

-40℃ ~+70℃

3.9 RS232

You can connect the DVR with POS or Keyboard through RS232. With POS system, 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 NKB 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 NKB keyboard to the DVR:

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

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

3.10 RS485

When the DVR receives a camera control command, it transmits that command up the coaxial 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. See

X289H289H289HFigure 3-8X.

Since RS485 is disabled by default for each camera, you must enable the PTZ settings first. This series DVRs 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.

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

3. Please follow the instructions to configure a camera to enable each PTZ device on the DVR.

3.11 Other Interfaces

There are still other interfaces on the DVR, such as USB ports.

4 Overview of Navigation and Controls

Before operation, please make sure:

 You have properly installed HDD and all the cable connections.  The provided input power and the device power are matched.  The external power shall be DC 12V or AC90~264V 50+2% Hz.  Always use the stable current, if necessary UPS is a best alternative measure.

4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu

4.1.1 Login

After system booted up, system pops up the startup wizard. Click the Cancel button; you can go to the system login interface. Click the Next Step button; you can go to the startup wizard interface. Here you can set the system basic information. See Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1

The system login interface is shown as in Figure 4-2. System consists of four accounts:

 Username: admin. Password: admin. (administrator, local and network)  Username: 888888. Password: 888888. (administrator, local only)  Username: 666666. Passwords: 666666(Lower authority user who can only monitor, playback,

backup and etc.)

 Username: default. Password: default(hidden user) You can use USB mouse, front panel, or keyboard to input. About input method: Click to

switch between numeral, English character (small/capitalized) and denotation.

Note: For security reason, please modify password after you first login.

Continuous three times login failure will result in system alarm and five times login failure will result in account lock!

Figure 4-2

4.1.2 Main Menu

After you logged in, the system main menu is shown as below. See Figure 4-3. There are total six icons: search, information, setting, backup, advanced and shutdown. You can move the cursor to highlight the icon, and then double click mouse to enter the submenu.

Figure 4-3

4.1.3 Logout

There are two ways for you to log out. One is from menu option: In the main menu, click shutdown button, you can see an interface is shown as below. See Figure 4-4.

Figure 4-4

There are several options for you. See Figure 4-5.

Figure 4-5

The other ways is to press power button on the front panel for at least 3 seconds, system will stop all operations. Then you can click the power button in the rear panel to turn off the DVR.

4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure

The system can automatically backup video and resume previous working status after power failure.

4.1.5 Replace Button Battery

Please make sure to use the same battery model if possible. We recommend replace battery regularly (such as one-year) to guarantee system time accuracy. Note: Before replacement, please save the system setup, otherwise, you may lose the data completely!

4.2 Live Viewing

After you logged in, the system is in live viewing mode. You can see system date, time and channel name. If you want to change system date and time, you can refer to general settings (Main Menu->Setting->General). If you want to modify the channel name, please refer to the display settings (Main Menu->Setting->Display).

Tips

 Preview drag: If you want to change position of channel 1 and channel 16 when you are

previewing, you can left click mouse in the channel 1 and then drag to channel 16, release mouse you can switch channel 1 and channel 16 positions.

 Use mouse middle button to control window split: You can use mouse middle button to

switch window split amount.

Preview Control

The preview control function has the following features.

 Support preview playback.

 In the preview desktop, system can playback previous 5-60 minutes record of

current channel. Please go to the Main Menu->General to set real-time playback time.

 Support drag and play function. You can use your mouse to select any playback

start time.

 Support playback, pause and exit function.

 Right now, system does not support slow playback and backward playback function.  Support digital zoom function.  Support real-time backup function.

You can follow the contents listed below for the operation instruction.

Preview control interface

Recording status

Video loss

Motion detection

Camera lock

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