DVR User Manual
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Digital Video Recorder User Manual
CAUTION
Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely
We do not warrant all the content is correct. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice
This device should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. The voltage of the power must be verified before using. Kindly remove the cables from the power source if the device is not to be used for a long period of time.
Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other device that produce heat
Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth
Do not block any ventilation openings and ensure well ventilation around the machine
Do not power off the DVR when the device is function. The correct procedure to shut down DVR is to stop recording firstly, and then use “shut down” button from the menu, and finally switching off the main power.
This equipment is for indoor use only. Do not expose the machine in rain or moist environment. In case any solid or liquid get inside the machine’s case, please cut off the power supply immediately, and get it checked by a qualified technician.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. No any parts repaired by yourself without technical aid or approval.
This manual is suitable for 16-channel digital video recorders.
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Table of Contents |
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... |
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DVR Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Main Features.......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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2 Hardware Installation..................................................................................................................................... |
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Install Hard Drive ..................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Front Panel Description ........................................................................................................................................................... |
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Rear Panel Instruction ............................................................................................................................................................. |
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Remote Controller ................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Control with Mouse.................................................................................................................................................................. |
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2.5.1 Connect Mouse..................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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2.5.2 Use Mouse.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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3 Basic Function Instruction ............................................................................................................................. |
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Power On/Off......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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3.1.1 Power on.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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3.1.2 Power off.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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3.2 |
Login...................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Live preview .......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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3.3.1 Live playback ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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4 Main menu setup guide................................................................................................................................. |
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Basic configuration ................................................................................................................................................................ |
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4.1.1 System................................................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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4.1.2 Time & date......................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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4.1.3 DST..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Live configuration .................................................................................................................................................................. |
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4.2.1 Live ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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4.2.2 Main monitor ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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4.2.3 Spot..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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4.2.4 Mask ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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4.3 Record configuration ............................................................................................................................................................. |
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4.3.1 Enable................................................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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4.3.2 Record stream .................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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4.3.3 Time .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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4.3.4 Stamp.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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4.3.5 Recycle record.................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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4.3.6 Snap ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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4.4 Schedule configuration .......................................................................................................................................................... |
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4.4.1 Schedule............................................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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4.4.2 Motion ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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4.4.3 Sensor ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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4.5 Alarm configuration................................................................................................................................................................ |
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4.5.1 Sensor ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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4.5.2 Motion ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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4.5.3 Video loss ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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4.5.4 Other alarm......................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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4.5.5 Alarm out............................................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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4.6 Network configuration............................................................................................................................................................ |
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4.6.1 Network............................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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4.6.2 Sub stream.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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4.6.3 Email................................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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4.6.4 Other settings...................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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4.7 User management configuration............................................................................................................................................ |
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P.T.Z configuration ................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Reset ..................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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5 Record search & playback and backup ......................................................................................................... |
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Time search........................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Event search.......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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File management................................................................................................................................................................... |
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5.4 |
Image .................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Backup .................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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6 Manage DVR................................................................................................................................................ |
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Check system information ..................................................................................................................................................... |
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6.1.1 System information ............................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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6.1.2 Event information ................................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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6.1.3 Log information ................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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6.1.4 Network information ............................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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6.1.5 Online information............................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Disk management.................................................................................................................................................................. |
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6.3 |
Upgrade................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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6.4 |
Logoff .................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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7 Remote Surveillance ..................................................................................................................................... |
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7.1 Accessing DVR...................................................................................................................................................................... |
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7.1.1 On LAN ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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7.1.2 On WAN.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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The remote live preview interface as below:.......................................................................................................................... |
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Remote playback & backup................................................................................................................................................... |
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7.3.1 Remote playback ................................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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7.3.2 Remote backup................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Remote System configuration ............................................................................................................................................... |
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7.5 Remote Management ............................................................................................................................................................ |
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Remote Information Search ......................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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8 Mobile Surveillance ...................................................................................................................................... |
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By Phones with Windows mobile........................................................................................................................................... |
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By Phones with Symbian....................................................................................................................................................... |
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The Software installation for iPhone mobile clients................................................................................................................ |
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The installation & operation methods for Android mobile clients............................................................................................ |
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Installation and operation Methods for BlackBerry Mobile phone Client................................................................................ |
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8.5.1 Installation instruction for BlackBerry Mobile phone Client.................................................................................................................................. |
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8.5.2 Operation method for Blackberry mobile phone client ........................................................................................................................................ |
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Appendix A FAQ….....................................................................................................................................................................86 |
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Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity............................................................................................................................. |
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Appendix C Compatible Devices.............................................................................................................................................. |
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Appendix F 16-CH DVR Specifications.................................................................................................................................... |
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This model of DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is designed for high performance CCTV solutions. It adopts state of the art video processing chips and embedded Linux system. Meanwhile, it utilizes most advanced technologies, such as standard H.264 with low bit rate, Dual stream, SATA interface, VGA output mouse supported, IE browser supported with full remote control, mobile view(by phones), etc., ensuring powerful functions and high stability. Due to these distinctive characteristics, it is widely used in banks, telecommunication, transportation, factories, warehouse, and other related applications.
•Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate and better image quality
•Support HD VGA output
•Support channel security by hiding live display
•Display the local record state and basic information
•Support USB to make full control
•Support one SATA HDD to record for a longer time without any limitation
•Support USB 2.0 devices to backup
•Support saving recorded files with AVI standard format to a remote computer through internet
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•Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording
•Support recycle after HDD full
•Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable
•128MB for every video file packaging
•2 audio channels available
•Three record search mode: time search, event search and image search.
•Support 4 screen playback simultaneously
•Support deleting and locking the recorded files one by one
•Support remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet
•1 channel alarm output and 16 channel alarm input available
•Support schedule for motion detection and sensor alarm
•Support pre-recording and post recording
•Support linked channels recording once motion or alarm triggered on certain channel
•Support linked PTZ preset auto cruise and track for corresponding channels
•Support various PTZ protocols
•Support 128 PTZ presets and 8 auto cruise tracks
•Support remote PTZ control through internet
• Customize user rights: log search, system setup, two way audio, file management, disk management, remote login, live view, manual record, playback, PTZ control and remote live view
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•Support 1 administrator and, 63 users.
•Support event log recording and checking, events unlimited
•Support TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol
•Support IE browser to do remote view
•Support setup client connection amount
•Support dual stream. Network stream is adjustable independently to fit the network bandwidth and environment.
•Support picture snap and color adjustment in remote live
•Support remote time and event search, and channel playback with picture snap
•Support remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise
•Support remote full menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters remotely
•Support mobile surveillance by smart phones , symbian, WinCE, Iphone or Gphone, Blackberry and 3G network available
•Support CMS to manage multi devices over the internet
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Notice: Check the unit and the accessories after getting the DVR.
Please disconnect the power before being connected to other devices. Don't hot plug in/out.
Notice: 1. This series support one SATA hard drive. Please use the hard drive the manufacturers recommend specially for
security and safe field. Please refer to “Appendix C Compatible Devices 3”.
2. Please calculate HDD capacity according to the recording setting. Please refer to “Appendix B Calculate Recording
Capacity”.
Step2: Connect the power and data cables. Place the HDD onto the bottom case as Fig 2.1: Step3: Mount the HDD as Fig2.2:
Fig 2.1 Connect HDD |
Fig 2.2 Screw HDD |
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Notice: The front panel descriptions are only for reference; please make the object as the standard.
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Power |
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Work state |
HDD |
When HDD is writing and reading , the lights up blue |
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Net |
When access to network , the lights up blue |
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indicator |
Backup |
When backup files and data, the lights up blue |
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Play |
When playing video, the lights up blue |
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REC |
When recording, the lights up blue |
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RECORD |
Record manually |
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PLAY |
Enter play interface |
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REW |
Rewind key |
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Compound |
FF |
Fast forward |
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MENU/+ |
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Enter menu in live |
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Increase the value in setup |
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BACKUP/- |
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Decrease the value in setup |
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Enter backup mode in live |
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STOP/ESC |
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Quit play mode |
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Exit the current interface or status |
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Input button |
Direction button |
Change direction to select items |
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Multi-screen |
Change screen display mode like1/4/9/16 channel |
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Enter button |
Confirm selection |
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IR receiver |
IR |
For remote controller |
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USB |
USB port |
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The rear Panel interface for 16-ch is shown as Fig 2.3:
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Fig 2.3 Rear Panel for 16-ch |
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Audio out |
Audio output, connect to the sound box |
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Audio in |
2 CH Audio input |
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VGA port |
VGA output, connect to monitor |
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Video out |
Connect to monitor |
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P/Z |
Connect to speed dome |
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K/B |
Connect to keyboard |
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Alarm out |
1-ch relay output. Connect to external alarm |
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+ 5V and GND |
+5 V and Grounding |
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ALARM IN |
Connect to external sensor1-16 |
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USB port |
To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD for backup or |
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NET |
Network port |
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Spot out |
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Only video display, |
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Video in |
Video input channels from 1-16 |
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Power input |
DC12V |
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Notice: Frequently defect checking as following.
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Fig 2.4 Remote Controller |
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Power Button |
Soft switch off to stop firmware running. Do it before power off. |
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INFOR Button |
Get information about the DVR like firmware version, HDD |
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REC Button |
To record manually |
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Digital Button |
Input digital or choose camera |
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Multi Screen Button |
To choose multi screen display mode |
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SEARCH Button |
To enter search mode |
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MENU Button |
To enter menu |
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ENTER Button |
To confirm the choice or setup |
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Direction Button |
Move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ |
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+/- Button |
To increase or decrease the value in setup |
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Playback Control Button |
To control playback, Fast forward/rewind/stop/single frame play |
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AUDIO Button |
To enable audio output in live mode |
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Auto Dwell Button |
To enter auto dwell mode |
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BACKUP Button |
To enter backup mode |
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PTZ Control Button |
To control PTZ camera: |
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Move camera/ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS/SPEED control |
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Operation processes with remote controller to control multi-DVR
The device ID of the DVR is 0. It’s not necessary to reset the device ID when a remote is to be used to control a single DVR. However when controlling multiple DVR with multiple remote controllers, the user would need to configure the device ID, please refer to below steps:
Step1: Activate remote controller to control DVR: Turn the IR sensor of the remote controller to the IR receiver that on the front panel, press the number key 8 twice, then input device ID of the DVR to be controlled(Range from: 0-65535; the default device ID is 0.) After that, press ENTER button to confirm.
Step2: User can check the device ID by enter into System configurationBasic configurationdevice ID. User also can set other DVR with the same device ID. For more convenient to operate, we don’t recommend user to set the device ID too long.
Step3: Cancel controller to control DVR: turn the IR sensor of the remote controller to the IR receiver that on the front panel, press the number key 8 twice, then input the device ID that needs to be cancelled from controlling, press ENTER button to confirm. After that, the DVR will not be controlled by remote controller.
It supports USB mouse through the ports on the rear panel.
Notice: If mouse is not detected or doesn't work, check below steps:
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In live:
In setup:
Fig 2.5 Digital Numbers and Letters Input Window
Users can change some value by the wheel, such as time. Move cursor onto the value, and roll the wheel when the value blinks. It supports mouse drag. I.e. Set motion detection area: click customized, hold left button and drag to set motion detection area. Set schedule: hold left button and drag to set schedule time.
In playback:
In backup:
In PTZ control:
Notice: Mouse is the default tool in all the operation below unless Exceptional indication.
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Step1: connect with the source power; switch on the power button near the power port on the rear panel. Step2: the device will be loaded, and the power indicator will display blue.
Step3 before start, a WIZZARD window will be pop-up and show some information about time zone time setup network configuration, record configuration and disk management. User can setup here and refer to the concrete setup steps from the corresponding chapters. If users don’t want to setup Wizard, please click Exit button to exit.
Notice: this serial device can only display options on either VGA monitor or BNC monitor at one time, if there is live image display without menu options, please check if there is display on other device/monitor, or long press ESC key to wait for login dialog box to appear. Long press ESC key can switch the output between BNC and VGA.
User can power off the device by using remote controller keyboard and mouse.
Step1: press Power button, the Shut down window will appear, click OK, the unit will power off after a while. Step2: disconnect the power.
Step1: enter into Menu, and then select “System Shut Down” icon, the Shut down window will appear. Step2: click OK, the unit will power off after a while.
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Fig 3-1 Login
Notice: the default user name and password is “admin” and 123456.
The concrete operation steps for change password, add or delete user please refer to User management configuration for more details.
Symbol |
Meaning |
Green |
Manual record |
Yellow |
Motion detection record |
Red |
Sensor Alarm record |
Blue |
Schedule record |
Fig 3-2 live preview interface
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Click Playbutton to playback the record. Refer to Figure3-3. User can do concrete operation by click the buttons on screen.
Fig 3-3 live playback
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Fig 4-1 main menu toolbar
Dwell: Range of selecting to dwell is from single picture preview mode to 1/4/6/9/16 picture preview mode. Color: Click this button; user can adjust the color of live pictures.
E-Zoom: Single channel large screen electronic amplification.
Left click the channel which needs to amplify; Click the right mouse, select Zoom in button and then click the left mouse to amplify the image. Press left mouse to drug the cursor, user can view the image. Double-click the left mouse to exit. Click the right mouse to return to the main interface.
Volume: Enable sound.
PTZ: Click the PTZ button, user can control rotation position, speed of the dome and start track, auto scan or cruise in this interface. User can refer to PTZ configuration for more details.
Snap: click this button; user can snap the live pictures. These pictures will automatically be saved in the SATA disk. Record: Click this button, user can start manual record.
Playback: Click this button, the device can playback the record files.
Click Menu button, the Login window will popup. Input the user name and password to logon the system interface as shown as Fig 4-2; press MENU button on the front panel or operate with remote controller also can display the main menu. Click Setup
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icon will pop-up the configuration menu:
Fig 4-2 system setup
4.1 Basic configuration
Basic configuration includes three sub menus: system date& time and DST.
Password check: enable this option, user needs to input user name and password can do corresponding operations with the
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relevant right in system configuration. Show time: display time in live.
Show wizard: tick off this item, there will display an opening wizard with time zone and time setup information. Max network uses: set the max user amount of network connection.
VGA resolution: the resolution of live display interface, range from: VGA800*600 VGA1024*768 VGA1280*1024and CVBS
Note When switch between VGA and CVBS will change the menu output mode, please connect to relevant monitor.
Step1: enter into system configurationbasic configurationtime & date; refer to Fig 4-4:
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4.1.3 DST
Step1: enter into system configurationbasic configurationDST; refer to Fig 4-5:
4.2 Live configuration
4.2.1 Live
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Fig 4-7 live-color adjustment
Step1: enter into system configurationlive configurationmain monitor; refer to Fig 4-8: Step2: select split mode: 1×1 2×2 2×3 3×3 4×4 and channel.
Step3: dwell time: the time interval for a certain dwell picture display switching to next dwell picture display Step4: selected the split mode, then setup current picture
group. Click button to setup the previous channel
groups of dwell picture, click button to set the latter channel groups of dwell picture.
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Step1: enter into system configurationlive configurationSpot; refer to Fig 4-9: Step2: select split mode: 1×1and channel.
Step3: dwell time: the time interval for a certain dwell picture display switching to next dwell picture display. Step4: selected the split mode, then setup current picture
group. Click button to setup the previous channel
groups of dwell picture, click button to set the latter channel groups of dwell picture.
Fig 4-10 live configuration-mask
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Setup mask area |
live image mask area |
4.3 Record configuration
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Record |
Record switch of every |
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Audio |
Enable live record audio |
Fig 4-11 record configuration-enable
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Step1: enter into system configurationrecord
configurationrecord bit rate; refer to Fig 4-12: Step2: setup fps, resolution and quality
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Meaning |
Rate |
Range from: 1-30 NTSC 1-25(PAL) |
Resolution |
Support CIF |
Quality |
The higher the value is, the clearer the recorded image is. Six options: lowest, lower, |
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Step1: enter into system configurationrecord configuration time; refer to Fig 4-13:
Post-alarm record: set the post recording time after the alarm is finished, five options: 10s 15s 20s 30s and 60s.
Expire time: the hold time of saved records. If the set date is overdue, the record files will be deleted automatically. Step2: user can setup all channels with same parameters, tick off “all”, then to do relevant setup.
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4.3.4 Stamp
Step1: enter into system configuration record configuration stamp; refer to Fig 4-14:
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Before drag |
after drag |
Step1: enter into system configurationrecord configurationrecycle record;
4.4 Schedule configuration
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Fig 4-15 schedule configuration-schedule
Click “add” button to add a certain day schedule; click “delete” button to delete the selected schedule. Copy: user can copy the specify schedule to other dates.
Click “OK” button to save the setting, click “Exit” button to exit current interface.
User can apply the schedule setting of certain channel to other or all channels, just only select channel and click “Copy” button.
Step1: enter into system configurationschedule configurationmotion; refer to Fig 4-17:
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