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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing our DVR!

This 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

Do not place the heavy object on the DVR.

Do not let any solid or liquid fall into or infiltrate the DVR.

Please brushing the printed circuit boards, connectors, fans, machine box and so on regularly. Before the

dust cleaning please switch off the power supply and unplug it.

Do not disassemble or repair the DVR by yourself. Do not replace the electronic components by yourself.

Environment

Please place and use the DVR between 0 and 40 .A℃℃℃℃ ℃℃℃℃ void direct sunlight. Stay away from heat source.

Do not install the DVR in damp environment.

Do not use the DVR in smoky or dusty environment.

Avoid collision or strong fall.

Please insure the DVR level installation in a stable workplace.

Please install in ventilated place. Keep the vent clean.

Use within the rating input and output scope.

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Contents

1. Production Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Product overview .................................................................................................................................................. 4

1.2 Main functions ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

2. Open-package check and cable connection……………………………………………………………..…………5

2.1 Open-package check ............................................................................................................................................. 5

2.2 Frame installation ................................................................................................................................................. 6

2.3 Front panel ............................................................................................................................................................ 6

2.4 Rear panel ............................................................................................................................................................. 9

2.5 Installation connections sketch map

(Below just as the 4CH DVR for example,Specifically please refer to practical product.)

2.6 Audio and video input and output connections ................................................................................................... 11

2.6.1 Video input connections .......................................................................................................................... 11

2.6.2 Video output connections and options ..................................................................................................... 12

2.6.3 Audio input .............................................................................................................................................. 12

2.6.4 Audio output ............................................................................................................................................ 12

2.7 Alarm input and output connections

2.7.1 Alarm input port specification

alarm module for optional.）

................................................................................................................................. 14

2.7.2 Alarm output port specification

alarm module for optional.）

................................................................................................................................. 14

(Some models no such function,please prevail in kind.)

(This feature should be used in conjunction and external alarm module, some models have an external

2.8 Speed dome connections .................................................................................................................................... 15

3. Basic operation .................................................................................................................................................. 15

3.1 Turn on ............................................................................................................................................................... 15

3.2 Turn off ............................................................................................................................................................... 15

3.3 Login .................................................................................................................................................................. 16

3.4 Preview ............................................................................................................................................................... 17

3.5 Desktop shortcut menu ....................................................................................................................................... 17

3.5.1 Record Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 17

3.5.2 Video playback ........................................................................................................................................ 18

3.5.3 PTZ control .............................................................................................................................................. 21

3.5.4 Color Setting ............................................................................................................................................ 26

3.5.5 Output Adjust ........................................................................................................................................... 26

3.5.6 Window switch ........................................................................................................................................ 27

3.5.7 System information ................................................................................................................................. 27

3.5.7.1 Hard Disk information ...................................................................................................................... 27

3.5.7.2 Log information ................................................................................................................................ 28

3.5.7.3 Code stream statistics ....................................................................................................................... 28

3.5.7.4 Online user ........................................................................................................................................ 29

3.5.7.5 Edition information........................................................................................................................... 29

3.5.8 Logout ..................................................................................................................................................... 30

4. Main Menu ........................................................................................................................................................ 31

4.1 Main Menu navigation ....................................................................................................................................... 31

4.2 Record Mode ...................................................................................................................................................... 32

4.3 Record Config .................................................................................................................................................... 33

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4.4 Encode setup ....................................................................................................................................................... 34

4.5 HDD manage ...................................................................................................................................................... 35

4.6 Network setup ..................................................................................................................................................... 36

4.7 PTZ config .......................................................................................................................................................... 43

4.8 Alarm setup ......................................................................................................................................................... 43

4.8.1 Motion Detect .......................................................................................................................................... 43

4.8.2 Video Blind .............................................................................................................................................. 46

4.8.3 Video Loss ............................................................................................................................................... 46

4.8.4 Alarm input .............................................................................................................................................. 47

4.8.5 Alarm output ............................................................................................................................................ 47

4.9 System setup ....................................................................................................................................................... 48

4.9.1 General setup ........................................................................................................................................... 48

4.9.2 GUI Display............................................................................................................................................. 49

4.9.3 Account management .............................................................................................................................. 51

4.9.4 Upgrade ................................................................................................................................................... 54

4.9.5 Restore config .......................................................................................................................................... 54

4.9.6 Backup ..................................................................................................................................................... 55

4.9.7 Device Info .............................................................................................................................................. 56

4.9.8 AutoMaintain ........................................................................................................................................... 56

5. Netview and Management ................................................................................................................................. 57

5.1 WEB network control ......................................................................................................................................... 57

5.2 Client CMS software operation .......................................................................................................................... 59

6. FAQ and Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 62

6.1 FAQ ................................................................................................................................................................. 62

6.2 Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................................... 67

Appendix 1.Remote controller operation ................................................................................................................. 68

Appendix 2.Mouse operation ................................................................................................................................... 68

Appendix 3.Hard Disk capability calculation ........................................................................................................... 70

Appendix 4. Technique parameters .......................................................................................................................... 70

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1. Production Introduction

1.1 Product overview

The series DVR is designed specially for security and defence field which is an outstanding digital

surveillance product. It introduces embedded LINUX operating system which is more stable. It introduces

standard H.264mp video compressed format and G.711A audio compressed format which insures the high quality

image, low error coding ratio and single frame playing. It introduces TCP/IP network technology which achieves

the strong network communication ability and telecommunication ability.

The series DVR can be used individually or online applied as a part of a safety surveillance network. With the

professional network video surveillance software it achieves the strong network communication ability and

telecommunication ability.

The series DVR can be applied in the bank, telecom, electric power system, judicial system, transportation,

intelligent housing, factory, storehouse, water conservancy and so on.

1.2 Main functions

Real-time surveillance

· analog interface and VGA interface (VGA interface is equipped selectively)

· surveillance function through monitor or display

Storage

· non-working hard disk dormancy processing which is convenient to radiate heat, reduce power and extend the

life-span

· special storage format which insures the data safety

Compression

· real-time compression by individual hard disk which insures the audio and video signal stable synchronization

Backup

· through SATA interface and USB interface such as USB equipment, removable hard disk and so on

· through net download the files in the hard disk

Playback

· individual real-time video recording as well as searching, playback, network surveillance, recording check,

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downloading and so on

· multi-channel playback mode

· zoom at arbitrary region

Net operating

· through net tele-surveillance in the real time

· remote control PTZ

· remote check the recording and real-time playback

Alarm linkage

· only one channel relay alarm output which is convenient for the alarm linkage and light control at the spot

· protecting circuits at the alarm input and output interface which protects the main machine from damage

Communication interface

· RS485 interface which fulfills the alarm input and PTZ control

· standard ethernet network interface which fulfills the telecommuting function

Intelligent operating

· mouse action function

· fast copy and paste operating for the same setting

2. Open-package check and cable connection

2.1 Open-package check

When you receive the DVR, please check first .

First, please check whether there is any visible damage to the package appearance. The protective materials

used for the package of the DVR can protect most accidental clashes during transportation.

Then, please open the box and get rid off the plastic protective materials. Check whether there is any visible

damage to the DVR appearance.

At last, please open the machine crust and check the data wire in the front panel, power wire, the connection

between the fan power and the main board.

(1).Front panel and rear panel

♦ The key function specification in the front panel and the interface specification in the real panel are in

the specification.

♦ Please check the product type in the front panel whether is accordant with the product type you order.

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The label in the real panel is very important for the after service. Please protect it carefully. When you

(2). After open the case should be checked

In addition to checking whether there are obvious signs of external damage, please note that before the

inspection panel data lines, power lines and motherboard connection is loose.

2.2 Frame installation

The specification of machine box is standard 1U.It can be installed in the standard frame.

Installation approach and notice:

1、Mare sure the house temperature under 35℃ (95°f).

2、Keep the DVR away from other equipments at least 15 centimeters(6 inches).

3、Frame installation from bottom to top.

4、If installing multiple components in the frame, take precaution to avoid the overload of the jack.

2.3 Front panel

4CH DVR panel 1:

4CH DVR panel 2:

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4CH DVR panel 3:

8CH DVR panel 1:

8CH DVR panel 2:

16CH DVR panel / 24CH DVR panel / 32CH DVR panel

(1) recording search button / 7 (2) PTZ control button / 8 (3) recording button / 0

(4) shift function button (5) cancel button (6) menu & confirm button

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(7) Up button (8) Play previous file / 1 (9) Play next file / 2

(10) Slow play / 3 (11)Fast play / 4 (12) Playback or pause / 5

(13) Play or pause / 6 (14) Left button (15) Down button

(16) Right button (17) IR remoter receiver (18) Hard disk indicator light

(19) Power indicator light (20)Power switch (21)Hard disk information

(22)Alarm (23)Backup (24) Stop

(25) USB interface

Front panel button operation function table

Num. Button name Mark Function

1 Shift function button SHIFT

Direction button

< >

Main menu/Confirm

button

3 Cancel button ESC

ENTER

Shift in the number button, character button and other function button during the user under input state Remove the cursor Add or decrease number during the user edit state Change the setting in the menu Enter 1 channel or 4 channels surveillance during surveillance image After pressing the shift button, press this button can enter 1 or 4 during edit state Remove the cursor when the main menu or submenu is popped Remove the cursor during the playback state Enter 2 channel or 3 channel surveillance during surveillance image After pressing the shift button, press this button to enter 2 or 3 during edit state Confirm Enter main menu Back to the above level menu or cancel operation in the operation menu Back to the real-time surveillance during the playback state

6 Slow play

7 Fast play 

8 Playback/pause button

Play previous file

I

button

Play next

I

file button

► Play in the multi-low or regular speed video during the playback state

II/ Playback the video or pause during the playback state

Play previous video during the playback state Enter 1 during edit state Play next video during the playback state Enter 2 during edit state

Enter 3 during edit state Play in the multi-fast or regular speed video during the playback state Enter 4 during edit state

Enter 5 during edit state

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9 Play/pause button \II

10 Recording button REC

2.4 Rear panel

4CH DVR panel 1

4CH DVR panel 2

Play the video or pause during the playback state Enter 6 during edit state Start/stop the video recording manually With the direction button choose the channel in the recording control menu

4CH DVR panel 3

8CH DVR panel

16CH DVR panel

24CH DVR panel

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32CH DVR panel

(1) Video input (2) Video output (3) Audio input/ audio output (4) USB interface (5) Network interface (6) RS-485 interface video (7) Power jack (8) VGA output (9) Alarm input/alarm output (10) SD Card interface (11) HDMI interface

Note: Some models have front panel USB interface,this interface with the top of the rear panel USB port are mutually exclusive,only one interface at the same time effective.The bottom of a rear panel USB as an independent and effective.

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2.5 Installation connections sketch map

refer to practical product.)

(Below just as the 4CH DVR for example,Specifically please

2.6 Audio and video input and output connections

2.6.1 Video input connections

The video input port is BNC connector plug. The demand of input signal is PAL/NTSC BNC(1.0V

The video signal must be accorded with the state standard which has the high signal to noise ratio, low

aberration and low interference. The image must be clear and has natural color in the appropriate brightness.

Insure the camera signal stable and credible

The camera should be installed in the appropriate location where is away from backlighting and low

illumination or adopts the better backlighting and low illumination compensation.

The ground and power supply of the camera and the DVR should be shared and stable.

Insure the transmission line stable and credible

,75Ω).

P-P

The video transmission line should adopt high quality coaxial pair which is chosen by the transmission

distance. If the transmission distance is too far, it should adopt shielded twisted pair, video compensation

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equipment and transmit by fiber to insure the signal quality.

The video signal line should be away from the electro magnetic Interference and other equipments signal

lines. The high voltage current should be avoided especially.

Insure the connection stable and credible

The signal and shield lines should be firm and connected credible which avoid false and joint welding and

oxidation.

2.6.2 Video output connections and options

The video output is divided into PAL/NTSC BNC(1.0V

,75Ω) and VGA output(selective configuration).

P-P

When replace the monitor by the computer display, there are some issues to notice.

1、Do not stay in the turn-on state for a long time.

2、Keep the computer display normal working by demagnetizing regularly.

3、Stay away from the electro magnetic Interference.

TV is not a credible replacement as a video output. It demands reducing the use time and control the power

supply and the interference introduced by the nearby equipments strictly. The creepage of low quality TV can lead

to the damage of other equipments.

2.6.3 Audio input

Audio port is RCA connection.

The input impedance is high so the tone arm must be active.

The audio signal line should be firm and away from the electro magnetic Interference and connected credible

which avoid false and joint welding and oxidation. The high voltage current should be avoided especially.

2.6.4 Audio output

Commonly the output parameter of DVR audio signal is greater than 200mv 1KΩ(BNC) which can connect

the low impedance earphone and active sound box or other audio output equipments through power amplifier.

If the sound box and the tone arm can not be isolated, howling phenomena is often existed. There are some

methods to deal with the above phenomena.

1、 Adopt better directional tone arm.

2、 Adjust the sound box volume to be under the threshold that produces the howling phenomena.

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3、 Use fitment materials that absorb the sound to reduce reflection of the sound.

4、 Adjust the layout of the sound box and the tone arm.

2.7 Alarm input and output connections(Some models no such function,please prevail in kind.)

１１１１、、、、Alarm input

A. Alarm input is grounding alarm input.

B. Alarm input demand is the grounding voltage signal.

C. When the alarm is connected with two DVRs or connected with DVR and other equipments, it should be

isolated by relay.

２２２２、、、、Alarm output

Alarm output can not be connected with high-power load(no more than 1A).When forming the output loop it

must prevent the big current from relay damage. Use the contact isolator when there is a high-power load

３３３３、、、、PTZ decoder connections

A. The grounding of the PTZ decoder and DVR must be shared otherwise the common-mode voltage will

lead to the PTZ control failure. The shielded twisted pair is recommended.

B. Avoid the entrance of high voltage. Make the layout reasonably. Take precaution from the thunder.

C. In the outlying end connect 120Ω resistance paralleled to reduce the inflection and insure the signal

quality.

D. The RS485 +、- lines of DVR can not connected with other RS485 output equipments paralleled.

E. The voltage between the +、- lines of the decoder must be less than 5V.

4、、、、Front equipment grounding note

Bad grounding can lead to the burnout of the chip.

5、、、、Alarm input type unlimited

The DVR alarm output port is constant opening type.

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2.7.1 Alarm input port specification（（（（This feature should be used in conjunction and external alarm module,

some models have an external alarm module for optional.））））

4 channels alarm input. Alarm input type unlimited.

The grounding and the com port of the alarm sensor are parallel (The alarm sensor is external power supply) .

The grounding of the alarm and the DVR should be shared.

The NC port of the alarm sensor must be connected with the DVR alarm input port.

The grounding of the power supply and the alarm sensor must be shared when used in external power supply.

2.7.2 Alarm output port specification（（（（This feature should be used in conjunction and external alarm

module, some models have an external alarm module for optional.））））

1 channels alarm output. There is external power supply when using the external alarm equipment.

To avoid overload and damage the system, please refer to the relay before the connection, the relay parameters

related to the Annex.

2.7.3 Alarm output port relay parameters

Type：JRC-27F

Interface material silver

rating

(resistance load)

isolation Homo-polarity interface

Surge voltage Homo-polarity interface

Turn-on time 3ms max

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

maximal switch power

maximal switch voltage

maximal switch current

Inhomo-polarity interface

Interface and winding 1000VAC 1 minute

125VA 160W

250VAC, 220VDC

1000VAC 1minute

1000VAC 1 minute

1500VAC (10×160us)

Turn-off time 3ms max

longevity mechanical

electric 200×103 MIN (0.5Hz)

Environment temperature

-40~+70℃

50×106 MIN（3Hz)

2.8 Speed dome connections

1、Connect the 485 lines of the speed dome with the DVR 485 interface.

2、Connect the video line with the DVR video input.

3、Electrify the speed dome.

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3. Basic operation

3.1 Turn on

Plug the power supply and turn on the power supply switch. Power supply indicator light shining indicates

turning on the video recorder. After the startup you will hear a beep. The default setting of video output is

multiple-window output mode. If the startup time is within the video setting time, the timing video recording

function will start up automatically. Then the video indicator light of corresponding channel is shining and the

DVR is working normally.

Note:1. Make sure that the input voltage corresponds with the switch of the DVR power supply.

2. Power supply demands: 220V±10% /50Hz-60Hz.

Suggest using the UPS to protect the power supply under allowable conditions.

3.2 Turn off

There are two methods to turn off the DVR. Soft-switching：Entering [right menu] and choosing [turn off] in

the [turn off the system] option; Hard-switching：Press the power button on the front panel or rear panel power

switch can switch power.

Notice:

1、Auto resume after power failure

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If the DVR is shut down abnormally, it can automatically backup video and resume previous working

status after power failure.

2、Replace the hard disk

Before replacing the hard disk, the power supply switch in the real panel must be turned off.

3、Replace the battery

Before replacing the battery, the setting information must be saved and the power supply switch in the

real panel must be turned off. The DVR uses button battery. The system time must be checked regularly. If

the time is not correct you must replace the battery, we recommend replacing the battery every year and using

the same battery type.

Note: The setting information must be saved before replacing the battery otherwise information will lose.

3.3 Login

When the DVR boots up, the user must login and the system provides the corresponding functions with the

user purview. There are four user settings. The names are Admin, User ,Guest and Default. Admin default have

no password. Default is default user name when booting up; Admin and User are the super user at the factory

presetting ;Guest is the common user at the factory presetting; Default user’s factory presetting permissions are

preview and playback.

Picture3.1 Login

Password protection: If the password is continuous wrong three times, the alarm will start. If the

password is continuous wrong five times, the account will be locked. (After reboot or half an hour, the

account will be unlocked automatically)

For your system security,please modify your password after first login.(Chapter 4.9.3 User

Managemant )

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3.4 Preview

You can right click mouse to choose the switch between the windows.

The system date, time and channel name are shown in each viewing window. The surveillance video and the

alarm status are shown in each window.

Recording status

Motion detect

List 3.1 Preview icon

Video loss

Camera lock

3.5 Desktop shortcut menu

In preview mode you can right click mouse to get a desktop shortcut menu. The menu includes: Main Menu,

Record Mode,Playback, PTZ control, Color Setting, Output Adjust, Window switch ,Info and Logout.

Picture 3.2 shortcut menu

3.5.1 Record Mode

Please check current channel status: “●” means it is in recording status.

You can use desktop shortcut menu or click [main menu]> [record Mode] to enter the recording control

interface

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Picture3.3 recording control interface

【Timing】Record according to the configuration.

【Manual】Click the all button and the according channel is recording no matter the channel in any state.

【Stop】 Click the stop button and the according channel stops recording no matter the channel in any state.

3.5.2 Video playback

Play the video files in the hard disk.

Note: The hard disk that saves the video files must be set as read-write or read-only state.(Please refered to

Chapter 4.5 for HDD Manage )

Picture3.4 Video Playback

1. listed files 2. file information 3.file backup option 4.file backup

5. file searching 6. playback control 7. operation hint

【listed files】Look up the listed files that accord with the searching criteria.

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【file information】Look up the found file information.

【file backup option】Choose the file to backup .

【file backup】Backup the chosen file. Click the button,and Pop Picture 3.5,operate as follow instruction.

Note: Before the file backup,must be installed a enough storage device;

If the backup is terminated, the already backup can playback individually.

Picture 3.5 detect the storage

Detect: Detect the storage connected with the DVR such as USB hard disk or USB Flash memory

disk,etc.

Erasure: Choose the file to delete and click erasure to delete the file.

Stop: Stop the backup.

Backup: Click “Backup” button and the dialog box is popped up.You can choose the backup file

according to the type, channel and time.

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Picture 3.6 recording backup

Remove：：：：Clear the file information.

Add：：：：Show the file information satisfying the set file attributes.

Start/Pause：：：：Click the play button to start the backup and click the pause button to stop the backup.

Cancel：During backup you can exit the page layout to carry out other functions.

Note: During backup, may withdraw from the page to perform other functions

【file searching】Search the file according to the searching parameter.

Picture 3.7 file searching

File type: Select the playback file type.

Channel: Select the playback channel,also can choose other channels to simultaneously play back.

Start Time: Search video files to set the starting time.

End time: Set the video file to search the end of time.

【playback control】Refer to the following sheet for more information.

Button Function Button Function

Play/Pause

Stop/Close

Slow play

Previous frame

Backward

Volume

Fast play

Next frame

Note: Frame by frame playback is only performed in the pause playback state.

【operation hint】Display the function of the cursor place.

Previous file

Circulation

List 3.2 Playback control key list

Next file

Full screen

Special Functions:

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Accurate playback：：：：

operate accurate playback according to the searching time.

Local zoom：：：：

the screen to select a section and then left click mouse to realize local zoom. You can right click mouse to exit.

3.5.3 PTZ control

Operation interface is as followed. The functions include: PTZ direction control, step, zoom, focus, iris, setup

operation, patrol between spots, trail patrol, boundary scan, assistant switch, light switch, level rotation and so

on.

Note: 1. Decoder 485+、485- line connects with DVR 485+、485- line. The connection is right.

2. Click [main menu] >[PTZ setup] to set the PTZ parameters.

3. The PTZ functions are decided by the PTZ protocols.

When the system is in single-window full-screen playback mode, you can drag your mouse in

Input time (h/m/s) in the time column and then click play button. The system can

Picture3.8 PTZ setup

【Speed】Set the PTZ rotation range. Default range: 1 ~ 8.

【Zoom】Click / button to adjust the zoom multiple of the camera.

【Focus】Click / button to adjust the focus of the camera .

【Iris】Click / button to adjust the iris of the camera.

【Direction control】Control the PTZ rotation. 8 directions control is supportive.(4 directions in Front panel is

supportive )

【PTZ Trace】Full-screen show channel image. Left press mouse and control PTZ to rotate orientation. Left

press mouse and then rotate the mouse to adjust the zoom multiple of the camera.

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