IC Realtime Max Series 4-8-16 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..............................................................................................................................................7
2.3 Connection Sample...............................................................................................................................8
2.4 Remote Control......................................................................................................................................9
2.5 Mouse Control......................................................................................................................................11
2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel.........................................................................................................13
2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard.............................................................................................................................. 13
2.6.2 Front Panel ......................................................................................................................................13
3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS............................................................. 14
3.1 Check Unpacked DVR........................................................................................................................14
3.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel ...................................................................................................14
3.3 HDD Installation...................................................................................................................................14
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3.4 Rack Installation ..................................................................................................................................15
3.5 Connecting Power Supply..................................................................................................................15
3.6 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices ..................................................................................15
3.6.1 Connecting Video Input.................................................................................................................. 15
3.6.2 Connecting Video Output...............................................................................................................15
3.7 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio ..................................................................16
3.7.1 Audio Input.......................................................................................................................................16
3.7.2 Audio Output.................................................................................................................................... 16
3.8 Alarm Input and Output Connection .................................................................................................16
3.8.1 Alarm Input and Output Details..................................................................................................... 17
3.8.2 Alarm Input Port .............................................................................................................................. 17
3.8.3 Alarm Output Port ........................................................................................................................... 18
3.9 RS232....................................................................................................................................................18
3.10 RS485....................................................................................................................................................19
3.11 Other Interfaces ...................................................................................................................................19
4 OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS ............................................ 20
4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu ...............................................................................................................20
4.1.1 Login ................................................................................................................................................. 20
4.1.2 Main Menu .......................................................................................................................................21
4.1.3 Logout............................................................................................................................................... 21
4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure ................................................................................................ 22
4.1.5 Replace Button Battery .................................................................................................................. 22
4.2 Live Viewing .........................................................................................................................................22
4.3 Manual Record.....................................................................................................................................23
4.3.1 Manual record menu ......................................................................................................................24
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4.3.2 Basic operation................................................................................................................................24
4.3.3 Enable/disable record.....................................................................................................................24
4.3.4 Enable all channel recording.........................................................................................................25
4.3.5 Stop all channel recording.............................................................................................................25
4.4 Search & Playback ..............................................................................................................................26
4.4.1 Smart Search................................................................................................................................... 30
4.4.2 Accurate playback by time............................................................................................................. 30
4.4.3 Mark Playback.................................................................................................................................31
4.4.4 Multiple-channel Preview...............................................................................................................32
4.5 Schedule ...............................................................................................................................................33
4.5.1 Schedule Menu ...............................................................................................................................33
4.5.2 Snapshot .......................................................................................................................................... 36
4.5.3 Image FTP .......................................................................................................................................37
4.6 Detect ....................................................................................................................................................38
4.6.1 Go to Detect Menu.......................................................................................................................... 38
4.6.2 Motion Detect ..................................................................................................................................38
4.6.3 Video Loss ....................................................................................................................................... 42
4.6.4 Camera Masking.............................................................................................................................43
4.7 Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation ....................................................................................................44
4.7.1 Go to alarm setup interface ........................................................................................................... 44
4.7.2 Alarm setup...................................................................................................................................... 44
4.8 Backup ..................................................................................................................................................47
4.7.1 Detect Device....................................................................................................................................... 47
4.8.1 Backup.............................................................................................................................................. 47
4.9 PTZ Control and Color Setup ............................................................................................................48
4.8.1 Cable Connection ................................................................................................................................48
4.8.2 PTZ Setup.............................................................................................................................................49
4.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key............................................................................................................ 50
4.10 Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan................................................................................................................51
4.9.1Preset Setup .........................................................................................................................................52
4.9.2 Activate Preset..................................................................................................................................... 52
4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup)................................................................................................................... 52
4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour) ........................................................................................................................... 53
4.9.5 Pattern Setup....................................................................................................................................... 53
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4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function...................................................................................................................53
4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup .................................................................................................................................53
4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan.............................................................................................................................. 53
4.11 Flip .........................................................................................................................................................53
5 UNDERSTANDING OF MENU OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS ................... 55
5.1 Menu Tree ............................................................................................................................................55
5.2 Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................55
5.3 Setting ...................................................................................................................................................56
5.3.1 General............................................................................................................................................. 56
5.3.2 Encode .............................................................................................................................................59
5.3.3 Schedule .......................................................................................................................................... 61
5.3.4 RS232............................................................................................................................................... 61
5.3.5 Network ............................................................................................................................................ 62
5.3.6 Alarm.................................................................................................................................................80
5.3.7 Detect ...............................................................................................................................................80
5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom .................................................................................................................................. 80
5.3.9 Display..............................................................................................................................................80
5.3.10 Default.......................................................................................................................................... 82
5.4 Search ...................................................................................................................................................83
5.5 Advanced ..............................................................................................................................................83
5.5.1 HDD Management..........................................................................................................................83
5.5.2 Abnormality......................................................................................................................................88
5.5.3 Alarm Output....................................................................................................................................88
5.5.4 Manual Record................................................................................................................................89
5.5.5 Account.............................................................................................................................................89
5.5.6 Auto Maintenance...........................................................................................................................92
5.5.7 TV Adjust.......................................................................................................................................... 92
5.5.8 Video Matrix.....................................................................................................................................92
5.5.9 Card Overlay....................................................................................................................................93
5.5.10 Config Backup ............................................................................................................................ 95
5.6 Information............................................................................................................................................96
5.6.1 HDD Information ............................................................................................................................. 96
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5.6.2 BPS...................................................................................................................................................97
5.6.3 Log .................................................................................................................................................... 97
5.6.4 Version .............................................................................................................................................99
5.6.5 Online Users....................................................................................................................................99
5.6.6 Network Information .....................................................................................................................100
5.7 Shutdown............................................................................................................................................101
6 ABOUT AUXILIARY MENU ............................................................................ 103
6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu ...............................................................................................................103
6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key ..................................................................................................... 103
6.2 Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function.....................................................................................104
6.2.1 Preset Setup.................................................................................................................................. 105
6.2.2 Activate Preset .............................................................................................................................. 105
6.2.3 Patrol Setup ................................................................................................................................... 105
6.2.4 Activate Patrol ............................................................................................................................... 105
6.2.5 Pattern Setup................................................................................................................................. 105
6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function............................................................................................................. 106
6.2.7 Border Setup.................................................................................................................................. 106
6.2.8 Activate Border Function .............................................................................................................106
1.1.1 Flip........................................................................................................................................................ 106
7 WEB OPERATION.......................................................................................... 108
7.1 Network Connection..........................................................................................................................108
7.2 Login....................................................................................................................................................108
7.3 LAN Mode...........................................................................................................................................110
7.4 Real-time Monitor ..............................................................................................................................112
7.5 PTZ ......................................................................................................................................................112
7.6 Image/Relay-out.................................................................................................................................113
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7.6.1 Image..............................................................................................................................................113
7.6.2 Relay output................................................................................................................................... 114
7.6.3 Multiple-channel preview ............................................................................................................. 114
7.7 WAN Login..........................................................................................................................................114
7.8 Setup ...................................................................................................................................................116
7.8.1 Channel .......................................................................................................................................... 116
7.8.2 Network .......................................................................................................................................... 121
7.8.3 Event............................................................................................................................................... 132
7.8.4 Storage........................................................................................................................................... 140
7.8.5 System............................................................................................................................................ 145
7.8.6 Advanced ....................................................................................................................................... 156
7.8.7 Information ..................................................................................................................................... 158
7.9 Search .................................................................................................................................................159
7.10 Alarm ...................................................................................................................................................162
7.11 Log out ................................................................................................................................................163
7.12 Un-install Web Control......................................................................................................................163
8 PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ................................................ 165
9 FAQ................................................................................................................. 166
APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION ................................................. 171
APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE BACKUP DEVICE LIST........................................ 172
APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD DEVICE LIST ........................................... 178
APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST ................................................. 179
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APPENDIX E COMPATIBLE SWITCHER LIST .................................................. 180
APPENDIX F COMPATIBLE WIRELESS MOUSE LIST ..................................... 181
APPENDIX G EARTHING.................................................................................... 182
APPENDIX H TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR ELEMENTS................ 187
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our DVR!
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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
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1．Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper
handling or installation.
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!
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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:
z 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.
z Storage function
Special data format to guarantee data security and can avoid vicious data modification.
z 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.
z 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.
z 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.
z Network operation
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Support network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ control.
z 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.
z 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.
z PTZ control
Support PTZ decoder via RS485.
Support various decode protocols to allow the PTZ to control the speed dome.
z Intelligent operation
Mouse operation function
In the menu, support copy and paste setup function
z 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
System
Compression
Standard
Parameter
Main
Processor
OS
System
Resources
Interface
Input
Devices
Input
Method
Shortcut
Function
Video
Compressio
n
MAX504D MAX508D MAX516D
High-performance industrial embedded micro controller
Embedded LINUX
Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-channel playback
and network operation simultaneously
User-friendly graphical user interface
Front panel, USB mouse
Arabic number, English character, donation and extension Chinese
(optional)
Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu, double click
USB mouse to switch screen.
H.264
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Audio
G711A, G711U, PCM
4-CH composite video
input: (NTSC/PAL)
B
BNC (1.0V
P- P,
B75Ω)
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.
Support PAL/NTSC.
Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and NTSC 1f/s to 30f/s
per channel
Video monitor
Compressio
n
Video Input
Video
Output
Video
Standard
Record
Speed
8-CH composite video
input: (NTSC/PAL)
BNC (1.0VB
P- P,
B75Ω)
16-CH composite
video input:
(NTSC/PAL) BNC
B
P- P,
B75Ω)
(1.0V
Audio
Hard disk
Video
1/4 windows(Optional) 1/4/8/9 windows 1/4/8/9 /16 windows
Partition
Monitor
Touring
Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and
schedule auto control.
PAL/NTSC
Real-time monitor：
D1 704×576/704×480
Resolution
(PAL/NTSC
)
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
6-level image quality (Adjustable)
Quality
Privacy
mask
Image
Information
Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full screen.
Support max 4 zones.
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
Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each channel.
Configuratio
n
Audio Input
Audio
Output
Bidirectional
Audio
Hard Disk
Hard Disk
Occupation
4-ch 200-2000mv 10KΩ(BNC)
1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(BNC)
1-ch audio talk input 200-3000mv 10KΩ(BNC)
4 built-in SATA port. Support 4 HDDs.
Audio：PCM 28.8MByte/h
Video：56-900MByte/h
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Record and
playback
Recording
Mode
Storage
Mode
Recording
Length
Playback
Repeat
Way
Record
Search
Playback
Mode
Various File
Switch
Ways
Manual recording, motion detection recording, schedule recording and
alarm recording
Priority: Manual recording> alarm recording>motion detection
recording>schedule recording.
Support channel record quota setup
1 to 120 minutes single record duration (Default setup is 60 minutes)
When hard disk is full, system can overwrite previous video file.
Various search engines such as time, type and channel.
Various fast play, slow play speeds, manual frame by frame playback
and reverse play mode.
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
Backup
function
Network
Function
Motion
Detection and
Alarm
Playback
Way
Multichannel
Playback
Window
Zoom
Partial
Enlargemen
t
Backup
Mode
Network
control
Motion
Detection
Video Loss Alarm can activate external alarm or screen message prompt.
External
Alarm
Manual
Alarm
Control
Support mark playback
There is 1/4/9/16-channel playback mode.
(It may vary due to different series.)
Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when playback
When in one-window full-screen playback mode, you can select any zone
to activate partial enlargement function.
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
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.
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.
Support record activation function or activate external alarm or screen
message in specified period.
Enable or disable alarm input channel
Support analog alarm signal to specific alarm output channel.
4
4-ch alarm input（You
can set normal open or
Alarm Input
Alarm
Output
Alarm Relay
Interface
System
Information
User
Management
Upgrade
Login, Logout and Shutdown
General
Parameter
USB
Interface
Network
connection
RS485
RS232
Hard Disk
Information
Data
Stream
Statistics
Log
statistics
Version
On-line user Display current on-line user
User
Manageme
nt
Password
Authenticati
on
Power
Power
Consumptio
n
Working
Temperatur
e
Working
Humidity
Air
Pressure
Dimension
Weight 4.5-5.5KG(Exclude HDD)
Installation
Mode
normal close type to
select the alarm type. ）
3-channel relay output, including one controllable DC +12V output port.
30V DC 2A，125V AC 1A（activation alarm ）
2 USB 2.0 ports.
1 RJ45 10M/100M/1000M self-adaptable Ethernet port
PTZ control port
Support various PTZ control protocols.
Ordinary COM (Debug),keyboard connection and transparent serial
port(COM input and output via network )
Display HDD current status
Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode)
Backup to 1024 log files.
Support various search engines such as time and type.
Display version information: channel amount, alarm input and output
amount, system version and release date.
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 modification
Administrator can modify other user’s password.
Account lock strategy
Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account lock.
Web browser, client-end and update tool.
Password login protection to guarantee safety
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
AC90~264V 50+2% Hz （Max 75W）
≤25W (Exclude HDD)
0℃－＋55℃
10%－90%
86kpa－106kpa
1.5U standard industrial case. 440(W) x410 (D) x70mm(H)
Desktop/rack installation
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. ）
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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.
Figure 2-1
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
Name Icon Function
Power button
USB port
Up/
Down
S、T
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up
or shut down DVR.
To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.
Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up
and down.
Increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
Input number 1/4.
Left/
Right
Enter ENTER
Reverse/Pau
se
Play/Pause
Slow play
Fast play
Play previous
W X
W
f
I_
Shift current activated control, and then move left and right.
When playback, click these buttons to control playback bar.
Input number 2/3.
Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Go to menu
In normal playback or pause mode, click this button to
reverse Playback
Input number 5.
In normal playback click this button to pause playback
In pause mode, click this button to resume playback.
Input number 6.
Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
Input number 8.
Various fast speeds and normal playback.
Input number 7.
In playback mode, playback the previous video.
Input number 9.
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Play Next
ESC ESC
Assistant Fn
Shift
Record REC
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In playback mode, playback the next video
Input number 0.
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image color.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press
it for 1.5 seconds to delete the previous character before the
cursor.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction
keys to realize setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English
character(small/capitalized) and etc.
In HDD management interface, you can click it to switch
HDD record information and other information (Menu
prompt)
Realize other special functions.
In textbox, click this button to switch between numeral,
English(Small/Capitalized),donation and etc.
Manually stop/start recording, working with direction keys
or numeral keys to select the recording channel.
Remote
control
indication
light
Status
indication
light
Power
indication
light
Record light 1-16
IR Receiver IR
CD-ROM
button
ACT Remote control indication light
Status
Power Power indication light
If there is Fn indication light, current status indication light is
null.
System is recording or not. It becomes on when system is
recording.
It is to receive the signal from the remote control.
Pop-up or insert the CD.
2.2 Rear Panel
The 16-channel series rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2
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Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
1 Power button
2 Power input port
3 Fan
4 RS232 port
5 Video input
6 Video VGA output
7 Video SPOT output
8 Video output
9 Audio input
10 HDMI port
11 eSATA port
12 Audio output
13 Bidirectional talk input
14 USB port
15 RS485 port
16 Alarm input/alarm output
17 Network port
18 GND port
2.3 Connection Sample
Please refer to Figure 2-3 for connection sample.
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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.
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Figure 2-4
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Serial Number Name Function
1 Power button Click it to boot up or shut down
the device.
2 Address Click it to input device number,
so that you can control it.
3 Forward Various forward speeds and
normal speed playback.
4 Slow play Multiple slow play speeds or
normal playback.
5
6
7 Play/Pause
8
Next record In playback mode, playback the
next video.
Previous record In playback mode, playback the
previous video.
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.
Reverse/pause
Reverse playback pause mode,
click this button to realize normal
playback.
In reverse playback click this
button to pause playback.
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10 Record Start or stop record manually
11 Direction keys Switch current activated control,
12 Confirm /menu key go to default button
13 Multiple-window switch Switch between multiple-window
14 Auxiliary key
15 0-9 number key
Cancel Go back to previous menu or
cancel current operation (close
upper interface or control)
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.
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)
go to the menu
and one-window.
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.
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
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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.
Double left
click mouse
Right click
mouse
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.
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 applies for current selected
channel.
If you are in multiple-window mode, system automatically switches to the
corresponding channel.
Press
middle
button
Move
mouse
Exit current menu without saving the modification.
In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.
Switch the items in the check box.
Page up or page down
Select current control or move control
Select motion detection zone Drag mouse
Select privacy mask zone.
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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.
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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.
1. Loosen the screws of the
u
er 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.
Important:
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.
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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.
z Use twelve screws to fix the unit
z Please make sure the indoor temperature is below 35℃ (95°f).
z Please make sure there is 15cm (6 inches) space around the device to guarantee sound
ventilation.
z Please install from the bottom to the top.
z If there are more accessories connected in the rack, please take precaution measures in
case the rack power is overload.
3.5 Connecting Power Supply
Please check input voltage and device power button match or not.
We recommend you use UPS to guarantee steady operation, DVR life span, and other peripheral
equipments operation such as cameras.
3.6 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices
3.6.1 Connecting Video Input
The video input interface is BNC. The input video format includes: PAL/NTSC BNC（1.0VB
B75Ω.）.
The video signal should comply with your national standards.
The input video signal shall have high SNR, low distortion; low interference, natural color and
suitable lightness.
Guarantee the stability and reliability of the camera signal:
The camera shall be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
The camera and the DVR should have the same grounding to ensure the normal operation of the
camera.
Guarantee stability and reliability of the transmission line
BTTTB
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 contact
BTTTB
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
P- P ，
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Video output includes a BNC(PAL/NTSC1.0V
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:
z To defer aging, do not allow the pc monitor to run for a long time.
z Regular demagnetization will keep device maintain proper status.
z 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.
，75Ω）output ,a VGA output and HDMI output.
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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:
z Use better sound pick-up with better directing property.
z Reduce the volume of the sound box.
z Using more sound-absorbing materials in decoration can reduce voice echo and improve
acoustics environment.
z 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.
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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
NO1 C1，NO2 C2，
NO3 C3
ALARM 1 to ALARM 16. The alarm becomes active in low voltage.
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.
z Normal open or Normal close type.
z Please parallel connect COM end and GND end of the alarm detector (Provide external
power to the alarm detector).
z Please parallel connect the Ground of the DVR and the ground of the alarm detector.
z Please connect the NC port of the alarm sensor to the DVR alarm input(ALARM)
z Use the same ground with that of DVR if you use external power to the alarm device.
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Figure 3-2
3.8.3 Alarm Output Port
z Provide power to peripheral alarm device.
z To avoid overloading, please read the following relay parameters sheet carefully.
z RS485 A/B cable is for the A/B cable of the PTZ decoder.
Relay Specification
Model:
Material of the
touch
Rating
（Resistance
Load）
Insulation
JRC-27F
Silver
Rated switch capacity 30VDC 2A, 125VAC 1A
Maximum switch power 125VA 160W
Maximum switch voltage 250VAC, 220VDC
Maximum switch currency 1A
Between touches with same
polarity
Between touches with different
polarity
1000VAC 1minute
1000VAC 1minute
Between touch and winding 1000VAC 1minute
Surge voltage
Length of open
time
Length of close
time
Longevity
Temperature
Between touches with same
polarity
3ms max
3ms max
Mechanical 50×106 times (3Hz)
Electrical 200×103 times (0.5Hz)
-40℃ ~+70℃
1500V (10×160us)
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.
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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.
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4 Overview of Navigation and Controls
Before operation, please make sure:
z You have properly installed HDD and all the cable connections.
z The provided input power and the device power are matched.
z The external power shall be DC 12V or AC90~264V 50+2% Hz.
z 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:
z Username: admin. Password: admin. (administrator, local and network)
z Username: 888888. Password: 888888. (administrator, local only)
z Username: 666666. Passwords: 666666(Lower authority user who can only monitor, playback,
backup and etc.)
z Username: default. Password: default(hidden user)
You can use USB mouse, front panel, or keyboard to input. About input method: Click
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!
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