Mighty Mule H.264 User Manual

H.264 NETWORK Embedded DVR

Mighty Mule

User’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing our product. Please read this user manual carefully to
ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely.

CAUTION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
PLEASE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class “A” digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment can
generate, use and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the users will be required to correct the

interference at their own expense.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface
cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This Class A digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian
Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

 This users‟ manual is supplied „as is‟, with no

warranties, be it expressed or implied, including, but
not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability,
suitability for any exact purpose, or non-infringement of
any third party‟s rights.

 This publication may include technical inaccuracies or typos. The

manufacturer holds the right to introduce any changes to the
information contained herein, for any purpose, including but not
limited to, improvements of the publications and/or related to the
product, at any time, without prior notice.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

The supplier shall not be liable to any party or any person, except for
replacement or reasonable maintenance of this product, for the
cases, included but not limited to the following:

 Any damage or loss, including but not limited to:

direct/indirect, consequential, special, exemplary use arising
out of or related to the product;

 Inappropriate use or negligence of the user in operation of the

product, resulting in personal injury or any damage;

 Unauthorized disassembly, repair or modification of the

product by the user;

 Any problems or consequential inconvenience, loss or

damage, caused by connecting this product to devices of the
third parties;

Any claim or action for damages, brought by any photogenic
subject, be it a person or organization, due to violation of
privacy whereby the surveillance picture and/or saved data
becomes public or is used for the purpose other than
surveillance

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 Read these instructions and keep them in a safe place for future

reference.

 Please refer all work related to the installation of this product to

qualified service personnel or system installers.

 Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified temperature,

humidity or power source ratings.

 Place the unit on a flat surface not prone to vibration or impact.
 Use the appliance at temperatures between 0

o

C ~ +45oC (32oF ~ 113oF)

and humidity below 85%.

 The input power source for this appliance is between 90 ~ 264 VAC, 47

~ 63 Hz.

 Install the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers

and stoves. Installation of the unit near consumer electronics devices,
such as stereo receiver/amplifiers and televisions, is permitted as long
as the air surrounding the terminal does not exceed the above
mentioned temperature range.

 Handle hard disk drives with care.

It is possible to damage hard drives if they are moved while their
motors are still running. To allow the hard drive to spin down and park
its heads, wait at least 10 seconds after disconnecting power before
moving the unit.
To avoid shock and vibration damage to the internal hard drive, do not
move the unit while it is plugged in.

Protect hard disk drives from static electricity

CONTENT

1. Product Introduction .................................................................................... 5

Summary ................................................................................................................. 5

Main Functions ....................................................................................................... 5

Front panel buttons descriptions ..................................................................... 6

Rear panel diagram .......................................................................................... 7

Remote controls ............................................................................................... 9

2. Basic function operation............................................................................ 10

On/off Switching navigation ........................................................................... 10

Start ................................................................................................................................. 10

Login ................................................................................................................ 10

Main menu setup guide .................................................................................. 11

Configuration management ............................................................................... 12

Basic configuration ......................................................................................................... 13

ive configuration .............................................................................................................. 14

Record configuration ...................................................................................................... 16

Schedule configuration ................................................................................................... 19

Alarm configuration ......................................................................................................... 20

Network configuration ..................................................................................................... 26

User management .......................................................................................................... 28

P.T.Z configuration .......................................................................................................... 30

Advance configuration .................................................................................................... 33

Data retrieval ................................................................................................... 33

Time search ..................................................................................................................... 34

Event search ................................ ................................ ................................ ................... 34

Backup .................................................................................................................. 35

Check information ............................................................................................... 35

Disk management .......................................................................................... 36

Upgrade ................................................................................................................ 36

Logoff .................................................................................................................. 36

System shut down ............................................................................................. 36

3.IE Side Operating Instruction ...................................................................... 37

IE Setting .............................................................................................................. 37

The remote live preview interface ..................................................................... 38

Server parameters configuration ................................................................................... 41

Remote playback ............................................................................................................ 46

4.Network setting ............................................................................................... 47

physical connection ............................................................................................ 47

DVR setting ..................................................................................................... 47

etwork parameter ............................................................................................................ 47

4.2.3 port setting and Virtual Servers ...................................................................................... 49

check to the IP ................................................................................................ 50

5.How to apply DDNS ......................................................................................... 52

6.Email setting .................................................................................................... 56

DVR setting ..................................................................................................... 56

PC Seting ........................................................................................................ 56

7.Ptz Setting ................................................................................................... 62

physics connection .............................................................................................. 62

DVR Setting .................................................................................................... 62

8.FAQ ......................................................................................................................... 64

1. Product Introduction

Summary

This device is a digital monitoring and recording product specially designed for the

security field. It uses a standalone processor and a proprietary Linux operating system.

The device combines the latest technologies in the IT field, such as video and audio
compression/decompression, large capacity HDD record, TCP/IP network etc... The
operating system code is embedded in the FLASH chip, which makes the operating
system more stable. This device has both features of digital video and audio recording
(DVR) and digital video and audio server (DVS). It can work locally and independently
but also monitor via network connection. With the use of professional network video
surveillance platform (network) software, it can fully reflect its strong networking and
remote monitoring capability.
It can be used for security protection in the fields of banking, telecommunications,
Power industry, justice, traffic, residential, factory, warehouse, water conservancy facilities
as well as other areas and departments.

Main Functions

Real-time Monitoring

Monitoring can be done via analogue display or through a network connection via
TCP protocol.

Storage Function

The DVR uses a proprietary format to save data which cannot be tampered with and
will be secure.

Compression Method

It supports multi-channel audio and video signal. Each channel of audio and video
signal is compressed in real time by independent hardware. Sound and image keep
stabilizing synchronization.

Backup Function

It backups through USB port (such as the common U disk, mobile hard disk, SATA
Combo etc.).The client computer can download and backup the files on the hard disk via
the internet

Video Playback Function

Each channel can realize an independent and real-time recording, while retrieval,
reverse play, network monitoring, video search and download etc. can realize
simultaneously. Multiple playback modes: slow forward, fast forward, reverse play and
frame-by-frame play.

When playing back the video, the exact time of the event can be displayed.

Network Operation Function

Through the internet, you can realize remote and real-time monitoring, remote video
search and playback, and remote PTZ control.

Communication Port

With RS485 or RS422 port and PTZ control. It has a standard RJ-45 100mbps
Ethernet port capable network remote control function

PTZ Control

Supports PTZ decoding which communicates through RS485 or RS422. The DVR is
compatible with multiple decoding protocols, facilitating the function of PTZ and dome
camera control.

Intelligent Operation

The DVR can be operated by the mouse, remote control or front panel buttons.

Rear panel diagram

Statement; The rear panel interface button layout and type for the product may vary.

The rear panel buttons description

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

Connectors on Rear Panel：

Item

Physical connector

Connector description

1

Power input

Input DC12V（≥2A）direct current

2

VGA

For connecting VGA monitor

3

HDMI

For connecting HDMI monitor

4

Network

For connecting Ethernet

5

Audio Input

For connecting audio signal input

6

Audio Output

For connection audio output

7

Video input

For connecting analog video signal input (BNC)

8

Video output

video output for connecting TV or monitor (BNC)

9

Line In

For connecting Intercom equipment

10

Alarm Input

4 alarm input

11

Alarm Output

1 alarm output

12

RS 485 or RS422

RS 485 or RS422 for connecting PTZ

13

Power Switch

Power ON/OFF

.

2. Basic function operation

On/off Switching navigation

Start

Before starting, please ensure all parts are connected securely! Power the DVR on.
The equipment will start the boot process with the “Power” button showing red.

Power off

User can power off the device by using the remote controller and mouse.

By Remote Controller

Press power button, then shut down window will appear, click OK, the unit will power
off after a few seconds.

Disconnect the power by keyboard and mouse

Step1: Enter into the Menu system (icon below), then select “System Shut Down”

The “Shut down” window will appear.

Step2: Click OK, the unit will power off after a few seconds.

Step3: Disconnect the power.

Login

Once the DVR boots, the [POWER] indicator will show constant red. The default
factory password is blank. After the DVR boots, press t he [ MENU] key on the front
panel or right click the mouse. Choose “Login” interface as shown below:

Pic 2.2 user login

After the correct user name and password are input, you can enter the menu system
to setup and configure the DVR for operation andLive preview interface:

Icon

Sign
description

recording

Manual record

Motion
detection
state

Alarm state

Timing
recording state

Live playback

Click the [Play] button to play back the recording enter fast record playback.

(shown below) User can perform complete DVR operation by clicking the buttons on

screen.

Main menu setup guide

Menu bar: Right click the mouse or press ESC button on the front panel. The control

bar will display on the bottom of the screen, refer to pic 2-2

Pic 2.3(1) Menu bar

Click the icon near Screen mode. The single channel chosen will appear on the
screen in live mode. You can also choose single channel full frame by double clicking the
channel. You can go to 4, 9 or 16 view by clicking the appropriate grid on the menu.

In the case of 16 channel display, the user could choose 16 consecutive channels

from 1-16 to show live video. Click to save.

Click Main menu ，will show dialogue frame as Pic 2-4;

Pic 2.3.(3) Main function

Click “Config”，display SETUP windows as Pic 2-5:

Press MENU button on the front panel or the same button on remote control. Both
will display the same window.

Configuration management

Configuration Management (Config) contains nine sub-menus: Basic configuration,
Live on-site configuration, Record Video configuration, Recording Plan Schedule,
Alarm configuration, N etwork configuration, User management, PTZ configuration
and Advanced configuration.

Basic configuration

Click “Basic” configuration. The basic configuration contains two sub-menus: System

and Date & time

1) System

In the “System” menu the user can setup the device name, device ID, video format,

video output and language, Screensaver and so on. The definitions for every

parameters display as below:

Device name: It will display on the client side browser or CMS to help the user

recognize the device remotely.

Device ID: Corresponds with the remote control number

Video Format: Two modes: PAL and NTSC. User can select the video format

according to that of the camera. N. America uses the NTSC format.

Password Check: Enable this option. User needs to input user name and password.

Show System Time: Choose display time in live view if checked.

Video Output: the resolution of live display interface, range from: VGA800*600,

VGA1024*768, VGA1280*1024 and HDMI 1080P.

Language: Choose setup accordingly: Simplified Chinese ,Traditional Chinese,

English,

Japanese,German,Russian,French,Portuguese,Turkish,spanish,Italian,Polish,Hungari

an , Slovak, Vietnamese, Greek

Click the "Default" button, the system restore the default settings. Click the "Apply"

button will save the above settings;

Click the "Exit" button to exit the current menu configuration. **If you change the

menu, language and video output, the device will restart**

2) Date & Time

Set the “Date Format” as the date and time you want to appear on the capture. You

can also manually adjust the system time.

Note: Click the "Default" button to restore system default settings; Click the "Apply"

button to save the above settings;

Click the "Exit" button to exit the current page.

Live configuration

Live: Live configuration includes two sub-menus: Live and Mask

Live configuration

Note: Click Camera Name to use a soft keyboard. User can choose specific

names for each channel

Place a check in “Show Name” box to display camera channel/name and click “Setup”

button to display the window as below：

Live-color adjustment

In this interface, user can adjust brightness, hue, saturation and contrast in live view.

Click t h e “Default” button to reset default settings, click “OK” button to save the

setting.

The user can setup all channels with same parameters the by checking the “All” box

and setting up accordingly.

Mask

Privacy mask. User can setup private mask area on the live image picture,

To set up mask area: Click “Setup” button, enter into live view. With the left mouse

button, click and drag mouse to set mask area. Refer to below picture. Click Apply

button to save the setting.

Delete mask area: Select a certain mask area to delete, Left click the mouse to

delete that mask area. Click Apply button to save the setting.

Live image mask area

Record configuration

Left click “Record” and enter window：

Record configuration includes four sub menus: Start, Record bit rate, Character

overlay recycle record.

Start

To enable record, left click the channel box you want to record video and/or audio on.

User can setup all channels with same parameters, left click “All” then apply

accordingly.

Click “Default” button to resort default setting; click “Apply” button to save the setting.

Click “Exit” button to exit current interface.

Video parameters instruction

Parameter

Meaning

start

Every channel record switch

audio

Start use the channel record audio

Record bit rate

Record bit rate

Setup Resolution, Rate (FPS=Frames Per Sec), Encode, Quality and Max Bitrate.

User can setup all channels with the same parameters. Left click “All”, then click

Apply. Click “Default” button to reset default settings. Click “Apply” button to save the

setting. Click the “Exit” button to exit current interface.

Record Stream Parameters

Parameter

Meaning

Fps

Range from 1-30（NTSC）1-25(PAL)

Resolution

Support 960H、D1、CIF

Quality

The higher the value is, the clearer the recorded image is.
Six options: Lowest, Lower, Low, Medium, Higher, Highest

Coding

Support CBR and VBR

Max stream

Select range： 16Kb、32Kb、64 Kb、128 Kb、256 Kb、512Kb、
640kb、758kb、1024kb、1536kb、2048Kb、3072kb、4096kb

Stamp: User can have the Channel Name and/or Time Stamp appear on the

recording. Left click in the box on the channel line accordingly. User can set up all

channels by left clicking the “All” box and apply accordingly.

To set up position of the Channel Name and Time Stamp, left click the Setting button,

and then use the mouse cursor to drag the camera name and time stamp to desired

position. See below.

Before the change

After the change

User can also setup all channels with same parameters by using the “All” box.

Left click “Default” button to set back to factory default; click “Apply” button to

save the setting; Click “Exit” button to exit current interface

Loop Record

Left click “Loop Record” to enable the loop record function. It will start an overwrite
when the hard drive is full (ie: If configuration allows 10 days of recording, on day 11, day
1 is overwritten – On day 12, day 2 is overwritten) I f d i s a b l e d, it will stop
recording when HDD is full. **Note: Di sk s pac e us age i s d ete rmi ned
by Re sol ut ion , Fra me Ra te an d Q ualit y. Th e higher t he
se tting , t he mo re dis k space is us ed sho rteni ng rev iew ti me **
Click “Default” button to resort b ack t o default setting; click “Apply” button to
save the setting; Click “Exit” button to exit.

Schedule configuration

Schedule configuration includes 3 sub menus: Timer, Motion & Sensor.

Schedule

Vertical column represents seven days of the week from Monday to Sunday. The

horizontal row represents 24 hours of a day from 00:00 to 24:00. Left click the grid to
do apply setup accordingly. Blue represents checked date & time. Gray represents
unchecked date & time.

Schedule

Copy: User can apply the schedule setting of certain channel to other or all

channels. Select channel and click “Copy” button. Click “Default” button to reset back
to factory default; Click “Apply” to save the setting; Click “Exit” to exit current
interface.

Motion

Motion

Vertical column represents seven days of the week from Monday to Sunday. The

horizontal row represents 24 hours of a day from 00:00 to 24:00. Left click the grid to
do apply setup accordingly. Blue represents checked date & time. Gray represents
unchecked date & time.

Sensor

Sensor

The setup procedure for Alarm is the same as the procedure for Schedule.

Note: Default setting Sensor is full-activated. That is, the color of schedule setting

interface is blue.

Alarm configuration

Alarm configuration includes 4 sub menus: Sensor, Motion, Video loss and Alarm out.

Sensor

Sensor includes two sub menus: basic, alarm

1) Basic

Sensor - Basic

Enable sensor alarm and set the alarm type according to trigger alarm type. Two

options: High level and Low level.

User can setup all channels with same parameters with the mouse. Left click “All” and

set up accordingly.

Left click “Default” button to set to factory default settings; Left click “Apply” to save

the setting; click “Exit” to exit current interface.

2) Alarm Handling

Alarm handling - Alarm configuration-sensor

Select hold time and click setting the button. A dialog box will open as below：

Alarm handling -alarm configuration

Alarm configuration: You can set the Alarm to notify by:

1. Audible Alarm

2. Trigger Alarm

3. E-mail Alarm

Alarm handling -alarm configuration

Record: Left click the box corresponding with the camera(s) you want to

record .Left click "OK" to save the above settings, click "Exit" to exit .

Alarm linkage: Set alarm type and linkage type. C lick "OK" to save above settings

when the corresponding channel alarm input, PTZ start a preset point, cruise lines

and trajectories. Click "Exit" to exit the current interface.

Alarm handling - Alarm linkage

User can setup all channels with same parameters by left clicking “All.” Set up

accordingly.

Click “Default” button to resort default setting; click “Apply” button to save the setting;

click “Exit” button to exit current interface.

Motion

Motion includes one sub menu: Motion

1)Motion

Motion

Left click “Enable” for channel(s) you want to record on motion. Set “Delay” to specify

length of time DVR will record after motion is no longer detected. Set up “Motion

Handling” and “Motion Area” accordingly. See below.

Alarm handling

Motion Area Setup: You can adjust sensitivity, choose your motion area and screen

out constant motion. Default is entire view set to detect motion. To screen out

constant motion, disable grid in that area of view by left clicking mouse cursor and

removing grid.

Motion detection - Regional Settings

At area Setting page, users can drag the slider to adjust the sensitivity value (1-5),

the default setting = 4, 1 re p r e s e n t s lo w e s t v a l u e , 5

r e p r e s e n t s h i g h e s t v a l u e . A d j u s t e a c h a c c o r d i n g t o

t h e e n v i r o n m e n t . L e f t c lick icon to set entire camera view for the

detection area: Click icon to clear detection region: Left click icon to save

setting: Left click button to exit.

User can setup all channels with same parameters by left clicking “All.” Set up

accordingly.

Click “Default” button to resort back to default setting; Click “Apply” button to save

the setting; click “Exit” button to exit.

Video loss
Click the “Alarm Handling”button.

Video loss

The Alarm Handling Screen will appear. Setup accordingly.

Alarm Handling

User can also setup all channels with the same parameters. .Click the “Apply” button to
save the setting. Click “Exit” button to exit current page.

Click “Default” button to reset to factory default.

Email: When a video loss occurs, the system will automatically send e-mail to the user
specified mailbox.

Alarm out

Alarm out includes 3 sub menus: Alarm Out, Schedule

and Buzzer.

1) Alarm out

In this interface, set relay alarm out name, select hold time which means the interval

time between the two adjacent alarms

User can setup all channels with the same parameters. Tick off “All” to do relevant

setup. Click “Default” button to reset to factory default settings: Click “Apply” button

to save the setting; click “Exit” button to exit page.

2) Schedule

3) Buzzer

Buzzer

To activate buzzer, left click the buzzer box. Adjust buzzer duration by dropdown

menu below box.

Network configuration

Network configuration includes four sub-menus: Network, Sub Stream, Email and

Other settings.

Network

Network configuration

HTTP Port: The default value is 80. If user changes port designation, user needs to

add a “:” (colon) to the IP address when typing the IP address in IE address blank. (ie:

set the HTTP port to 82, IP address: http://192.168.0.25 , user needs to input that

address: http://192.168.0.25:82 into the MS Internet Explorer browser bar)

Server port: Data communication port number. After selecting the "Obtain an IP

address automatically" by placing a check in the DHCP box, the device will receive,

from the router, an IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP and DNS server.

Enable PPPoE to directly connect the DVR to internet via ADSL and then input the

user name and password.

Click “Default” button to reset to factory default settings. Click the “Apply” button to

save the setting. Click “Exit” button to exit page.

Network Sub Stream

Select Resolution, FPS (Frames per Second), E-Mail and Other. Change values by

using the drop down menus. User can also setup all channels with same parameters

by using the “All” button at the bottom left of page.

L e f t c

lick “Apply” button to

save the settings; Left click “Exit” button to exit current page.

Sub Stream Network Configuration

Parameter

Meaning

FPS

Range from 1-30（NTSC）1-25(PAL)

Resolution

Support CIF、QCIF

Quality

The higher the value is, the clearer the recorded image is.
Six options: Lowest, Lower, Low, Medium, Higher, Highest.

Coding

Support CBR and VBR

Max stream

Select range： 16Kb、32Kb、64 Kb、128 Kb、256 Kb、512Kb、
640kb、758kb、1024kb、1536kb、2048Kb、3072kb、4096kb

E-mail

Email

SMTP Server/Port: The name and port number of the SMTP server

user receives e-mail from.

Send Address

Password: Sender‟s email address/password.

Receive address: Receiver‟s email address. Here user can add at least three e-mail

addresses to receive E-Mail notifications

Click Test button to test the validity of the mail notification.

Click “Default” button to reset to factory default settings. Left click “Apply” button to

save settings. Left click “Exit” button to exit current page.

Other settings

Other settings

Enable DDNS server by checking the box: User needs to choose the DDNS Server by

the drop down menu. Input user name & password to the DDNS account. Input the

url/host domain you registered with the DDNS account. (ie: Name of website you chose

through DDNS account) Click TEST to test the configuration. Left click “Default”

button to reset to factory default settings. Click “Apply” button to save the settings.

Click “Exit” button to exit current page.

Note: The user must use the domain name/url received from the DDNS account,

U s e r

must first create an account with a DDNS company (See dropdown) then
apply for a domain name from the DDNS service. After the application is successful,
the user could enter the domain name to access the server in using Microsoft
Internet Explorer.

User management

Enter “Users” User management by clicking the “Users” icon from Setup as seen
below.

User Management

Left click “Add” to add user(s).
General: Fill in User Name, Password, Confirm Password and User Type. You can
either add an incoming MAC address or use the “Non-Binding option. Choose
accordingly.
Click OK to save settings.

General

.
Authority: In the “Authority” interface, assign the operational rights for that user. In
the user management interface, click Setup button to modify user name, user type
and binding PC MAC address. Select the user that user wants to delete in the user
list box and then click “Delete” button to delete this user. Click Change password
button to modify the password and then click “Exit” button to exit the current interface

Pic 2.4.7（3） Authority

.

P.T.Z configuration

P.T.Z configuration includes two sub-menus: serial port and advance

Serial Port

Pic 2.4.8.1 Serial port

Place a check mark on the corresponding channel for the PTZ. Choose the physical
address, Baud Rate, and communication Protocol matching that of the PTZ camera.
(See PTZ documentation to verify camera settings..
User can setup all channels with same serial port parameters, by placing a check in
the “All” box at the bottom. Set PTZ parameters accordingly. Left click “Apply” button
to save the setting; Left click “Exit” button to exit current interface.

Definitions and descriptions of serial port:

Parameter

Meaning

Address

The address of the PTZ device

Baud rate

Baud rate of the PTZ device. Range form: 110, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800,
9600, 19200, 34800, 57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, 921600.

Protocol

Communication protocol of the PTZ device. Range from:, PELCOP,
PELCOP1, PELCOP5, PELCOD, PELCOD1, HY, PHILIPS, SAMSUNG
SHARP,SONY, SAMSUNG, PANASMIC , Control, etc…

Advanced configuration

Pic 2.4.8.2（1） Advanced

On the Advance page, after clicking preset “Setup” button, a dialog box will pop-up
as below：

Pic 2.4.8.2(2) Preset point setting

In the preset set interface, click Setting button to see a window as below：

Pic 2.4.8.2(3) Preset setting

User can control the P.T.Z up, up left, down, right down, left , left down, right and up
right and stop rotating. User can adjust the rotation speed of the PTZ, focus and

zoom. Left click “Save” button to save the settings，click icon to hide the tool
bar,right-key can remerge it；click icon to exit the current page

On the preset page, click ”OK” button to save the setting; click ”Exit” button to exit
current page.
On the Advance page, left click cruise “Setting” button, a dialog box will pop-up as
below：

Pic 2.4.8.2(4) Advance - cruise “Setting

Click Add button to add cruise line (max 32 cruise lines can be added）；select a
cruise line and click Setup button, to see the window below.：

Pic 2.4.8.2（5） Cruise set - preset point setting

Left click Add icon to set the speed and time of preset point; select a preset
Point and click Delete icon to delete that preset point. Click Modify icon to
modify the setting of a preset point；User can click those icons to adjust the

position of preset point. Top 、Up 、 Down and Bottom 。Click Preview

button to preview the cruise line and then click “OK” button to save the setting.
Next, click “Exit” button to exit current interface

Select a preset point in the cruise line list box and click Delete button to delete

that cruise line; click “Clear all” button to clear all cruise line from the list box; click
“OK” button to save the setting; click “Exit” button to exit current interface.
In the advance interface, click track “Setting” button to pop up a dialog box as

below：

Pic 2.4.8.2（6） Track setting

User can control the dome rotates up, up left, down, right down, left, left down, right
and up right and stop rotating. adjust the rotate speed and the value of zoom, focus

and iris of the dome；click Start Record button to record the move track of PTZ and
click this button again can stop record；click Start track button to play recorded track

and click this button again can stop play . The user can drag the slider to adjust the
rate of P.T.Z movement.

Click icon to hide the tool bar, right-key can remerge it; click icon to exit the
current interface.
In the Advance interface, click “Default” button to resort default setting; click “Apply”
button to save the setting; click “Exit” button to exit current interface.

Advance configuration

Advanced settings include 3 sub-menus: Factory settings, Import / Export and
Maintain.
Factory settings: All settings back to factory settings.
Import / Export: Users can export data files to be backed up on removable storage
devices, you can also import the specified data file from a removable storage device
to for DVR.
Exit: Exit current interface.

Advance configuration

Returned to the main menu, enter the data retrieval interface.

Data retrieval

From the Main Menu, enter “Data Search.”

Data Search includes 2 sub-menus: Time Search, Event Search.Search By Time

Time search

Step 1：Select the channel, the calendar date , the start time and end time
Step 2：Click“Play” button, playback will start from the set time bucket; click the

corresponding button on the screen to start concrete operations.

Search By Type

Step1：Click the “By Type” tab.

Event search

Step2：After clicking Search button, the searched event information will be displayed
in the event list box, double check a certain record file to playback.
Step3: Select the Start Date & Time and End Date & Time. Click type of search by
checking box(s) Motion, Sensor or All according to search type.

Data Backup

This unit supports backup by USB device. User also can make backup by IE browser
via internet.

Step1: Enter into backup configuration interface, as below pic：

Data backup

Step2: Set the Start & End, Date & Time. Select Channel(s) and click Search button
to display the files found in the data backup list box.
Step3: Choose data file(s) by left clicking file(s). Left click “All” to select all data files,
click “Backup” button to begin backup process.
Step 4: On the backup information page, user can choose Storage Media and file
type. (IFV or AVI) Left Click “Start” to begin.

Information

Through this option, the user can check System information, System Log and
Network information.

System Information:

Enter menu ->view information ->system information， in the interface user can view
the equipment and version information and relevant information

Log information: Enter menu ->View system information ->Log information. Users can set the

start & end time of log you want to view. Select the type of log you want to view and click the
search button. The log information will be displayed in the log list box.

Note: Users can export data files to be backed up on removable storage devices.

Network information: Enter menu ->View information -> Network configuration. Users can view

the network information.

Hard Disk

Enter menu Hard Disk. The user can view disk storage state. User can also
choose to format the disk.
If you purchased the DVR with a hard drive, it is already formatted and ready to
record. If you are installing your own hard drive, once installed, the drive will need
formatting. Click “Format” tab and allow format.
Note: all recorded files in the hard disk will be lost after formatted.

Upgrade

Once newer firmware is available, the user can upgrade the DVR‟s firmware..
Upgrade Procedure: Copy the upgrade software from the vendor onto the
USB storage device and then connect to the USB port. Enter the Upgrade tab. Click

the “Refresh” tab. Select that software and click Upgrade button to start upgrading.
The system will automatically restart after the upgrade process，
Please wait for a while when the system is rebooted. Please don‟t cut off power

during upgrading. Reboot the system after the upgrade completes for new firmware
to take effect.
Note: If the upgraded software does not appear on the USB drive, usually the USB
device is not compatible.

Logoff

Enter Menu Logoff. Click the Log off icon. The system will exit the current user

login. If user wants to log in again, click main menu icon to enter into user name and
password to re-login.

System shut down

Click the “System Shut Down” icon. The system will power off.

3.IE Side Operating Instruction

Viewing Using Internet Explorer:

Set for IE：The 1st time you call the DVR up by its IP address, the browser will need
to download the active-x controls for the DVR. In most cases you will need to place
the IP address in the “Safe Site” zone of the browser. See instructions below.
Open Internet Explorer. Go to: Tools ->Internet Options -> Security Tab.

Then go to Trusted Sites -> Sites Tab… Add IP address to the website box by

clicking the Add tab. You may need to uncheck the “Require Server Verification”

box. Once IP is added, click “Close.” This will take you back to the Internet Options

page. Click Apply.

Depending on your browser security settings, you may need to slide the

security level to “Low” then Apply to allow the file(s) to download properly. For

security purposes, move slide rule back to original settings after file download.

You may also use the “Custom Level” tab and manually allow the active-x files to
download. Click the “Custom Level” tab and set following files buttons to “Enable.”

ACTIVE-X

IE Access：Open IE on a computer. Type the IP address of the DVR in the address
bar.(ie: http://192.168.1.21) Input the Username and Password and login.
The user name and logon password will be the same as the with host side. (User
Name = admin, Password = leave blank. See below

IE side Login page

The IE Live View Page

Once logged in properly, the following page will appear. Click Start All to open live
view from all cameras.

To open a single camera, left click the Channel# desired.

User can go to a single view by clicking on the grid examples above main stream. User
can go to playback by the Playback button at the bottom right of screen.

Advanced Settings Box: User can enter the “Advance Settings Box” by right clicking in the

camera view cube. The following menu will appear.

pic 3.2.1(1) Advanced Settings box

Open/close A ud io : Open or close the audio for that channel.
Snapshot: Capture the current video screen and save it as a picture.
Recording/ Stop Recording: Start/Stop the channel video‟s remote video and save it
PTZ Configuration: PTZ preset, cruise path, trajectory settings

OSD settings: Set the OSD layer channel, time display position, drag the mouse to

save the position.
Motion Detection: Set the motion detection area：First“√”display motion
detection area select “add area”, Press and hold the left mouse button and drag,
The white grid lines on the screen is the motion detection area；Select “clear
area”. On The white grid line area, press and hold the left mouse button and drag,

The white grid line region on the screen disappears, the motion detection will be
cancelled. S elect the corresponding parameter in sensitivity and output delay box.

Motion Detection setting

Picture Adjustment: Set the image's brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation, click
t he left mouse button or drag to adjust. It will automatically save when you exit.

Picture adjustment

In the Settings page you will find 5 Parameter tabs: Server, Channel, Alarm, UserInfo
and Others. Set parameters with the host side setting methods. Please refer to the
host-side system configuration, system information, and the network operating
instructions

Server Parameters

Server parameters configuration

Channel Parameters

Channel parameters configuration

Alarm

Alarm parameters configuration

.

User Info

user configuration information

Other

Other

3.2.3 Remote Playback

Remote playback
Select the video playback Channel number, Start & End Date/Time, Record Type.
Click the Search button. The left border will show the list of search results.
File Playback: Select the target file in the search list box. Double-click the file or
highlight the file and click the "File Playback" button. The file will play in the playback
view screen.
Time playback: Click on the "time playback button, the playback window will begin
to play the video files for the set start time.
File download: In the search list box select the target file. C lick the "File
Download” ” button then choose the save path to start the download. The status
of the download process will appear on the bottom left progress bar.

4.Network setting

There are 3 ways to connect to a network depending on your service provider

subscription. DHCP ,PPPOE or S tatic IP. Below are instructions for setting up a PPPOE
connection to the internet.

physical connection

DVR setting

N etwork

4.2.1 Network

Log in to your router. From the router status/ information page, verify you have a

PPOE service. Fi l l i n the s e ct i o n i n r ed a b o ve wi t h t he

i nf o r ma t i on f o u nd i n t h e r out e r s t a tu s / in f o rm a t io n p age . ( IP

address, subnet mask, gateway & DNS)

Router StatusPage

Note:1) The DVR‟s IP address can't be t h e same as the routers IP address.
( ie: the ro ut er IP address is 192.168.0.9. I n the DVR, you should fill in

192.168.0. # (use any # except 1, 9 and 255 Numbers).
Enter the router's default gateway as the G at ew ay IP. Customers here may

be in doubt,

why the router displays the IP address, but to fill to the gateway
here. Because, according to" external network cable + modem router + dvr"
connection method, the router is equivalent to a switch.)
Fill in Subnet Mask and DNS according to the router information

DHCP, Port Setting and Virtual Servers

Pic 4.2.3 network

The HTTP port is used to access the browser; the SERVER port is used by
clients to access the DVR; T he mobile P or t i s u se d b y mob ile
dev ic e s. If t h e H T TP p or t o f 80 i s use d b y y our pro vid e r
f or ano the r s e rv ice we strongly advise you to change the HTTP port
designation to an open port (ie: 8000, 8080, 81 etc).
You can set up virtual servers on the router. You will need to Forward or create

Services for the following ports and their respective designations. HTTP, Server and
Mobile.

We use server port 9000 for example.

IP address is the one fill on the DVR before

Public IP Router

In the IE browser bar, input the IP address + HTTP port in the browser, as above IP
address is 115.171.123.105,DVR's HTTP port is 8000, the input IP is
http://115.171.123.105:8000 in IE browser

DDNS setting

Due to Dynamic IP address changes from your provider when you don‟t have a Static
IP, you can set up a Dynamic DNS service to track the changes for you. (Examples of
DDNS Providers = dyndns.org, no-ip, and Changeip).

To enable DDNS
Choose good DDNS service provider
The user name and password is the user name and password of the DDNS site you
set up during the service registration.

Mobile

1) Verify the M obile P ort designation in the DVR. (Example below uses Mobile
Port 17951: Default setting for Mobile Port = 101) 2) Install the mobile software
TMEye from your phone provider market place.

3) Input the information below:
Name: Can be any name
Address: The Public/Remote IP of the router.
Port: Mobile Port designation in the DVR.
User ID: DVR username. Default = admin
Password: DVR password. Default = blank/nothing/null

The following picture is from an iPhone. Other cellphones are similar

mobile setting

5.How to apply DDNS

We have no-ip as an example that demonstrates how to apply for a DDNS

NO-IP

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Click to built an account

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After that,login noip;

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You get an account from noip,write the informations to your DVR. It will work.

The user name and password is the user name and password login DDNS site The

Host DDNS domain is applied

Email setting

Using this function on the premise that DVR is connected to the WAN

DVR setting

To setup email notification:
Under SMTP, enter the SMTP address of your email server. For example,

smtp.gmail.com

Under SMTP PORT, enter the SMTP port of your email server.(SSL certified
Mail port is 465. Some others use 25)
Under SEND EMAIL, enter the sender email address. 4) Under SEND PW, enter the
password of your email account.

Under RECV EMAIL, enter the email address that will receive the email notification.

PC Setting

If you use the mail requires SSL authentication,you must set up Microsoft

Outlook.the following methods introduce how to set up Microsoft Outlook.

Gmail setting

Gmail is one of the few free email providers that lets you set up a POP account so
that you can read and reply to messages offline, without being connected to the
Internet. Read on to learn how you set up your POP3 Gmail account in Outlook
Express. Open Outlook Express

Launch Outlook Express. Click on "Tools" and then "Accounts."

In the "Internet Accounts" box, click on "Add" and then "Mail."

1.

Enter the display name for your account. Click "Next."

Enter the Email Address for your Gmail account. Click "Next."

Enter the following information: Incoming Mail: pop.gmail.com Outgoing Mail:

smtp.gmail.com Click "Next."

In Account Name, enter your full Gmail email address followed by the password for

your account. Click "Next."

Click on "Finish."

Now, you need to specify the Gmail server settings. Highlight the new Email

account you have just created and click on "Properties."

Click on the "Servers" tab. Under "Outgoing Mail Server," check the box that says

"My Server Requires Authentication."

Click on the "Advanced" tab. Check both boxes that say "This Server Requires a

Secure SSL Connection." Enter the following information:

Outgoing Mail: 465

Incoming Mail: 995

Click "OK" and "Exit." You should now be able to send and receive Gmail

emails in Outlook Express.

PTZ Setting

Physical connection

To connect the PTZ to the DVR use the RS485 + and – from the camera to the 422T+

& - of the DVR.

(Connect 485A+ to the DVR 422T+. Connect 485B- to the DVR 422T-)

DVR Setting

Power the PTZ camera on. T he On Screen Display of the PTZ will provide the

information below during the PTZ self test. It will reveal the Protocol, Baud Rate and

PTZ Device ID.

Enter into the PTZ interface, the corresponding info above.

After setting the relevant parameters, apply and exit.

Note: The above-mentioned two steps must be operated in the corresponding

channels for each PTZ camera installed. See detailed setting parameters PTZ

settings.

FAQ

If your problem is not listed below, please call our toll-free number for more support.

1.Question: DVR is not working after starting？

Answer:

Check the adaptor input

Check the on-off power line, is it well-connected?

Check the power on-off

Check the upgrade procedure

Check the main board of DVR

2.Question: DVR is rebooting automatically or stopped after starting the DVR for

several minutes?

Answer:

Instability or low input voltage

Bad track hard drive or the line of hard drive is bad

On-off power supply is not enough

The hardware of DVR is defective

3.Question: No output of single channel, multi channel or all channel video?

Answer:

Please check the adaptor of camera whether to see if it is well-connected

Please check the cable for connecting video input/output in the back panel of DVR

Please insert the video source directly into the display device and check if they are

causing the problem.

Check the brightness of the picture and bring it back to its original default setting

No video input signal or too weak

The hardware of DVR is defective

4. Question: DVR is having problem with real-time images, such as bad image color or

serious brightness distortion

Answer:

If PAL and NTSC is not correctly selected on the BNC output, the images will be in

black and white

DVR is not compatible with monitor

The video transmission distance is too far

The setting of DVR color, brightness and so on are wrong

5. Question: No audio sound when monitoring?

Answer:

Check sound box or speaker functions. Also check possible short circuit.

Audio source may be connected to the video channel. You can click to full­screen to check.

6. Question: No audio sound when playing back?

Answer:

Setting problem: open audio-video item

Check the audio to see if it is closed in playback interface

7. Question: System time is not correct?

Answer:

Wrong setting or user did not click "Edit" to confirm

Battery is not connected properly

8. Question: Motion detection is not working?

Answer:

The setting of motion detection area is not correct

Sensitivity is too low

10.Question: It displays "other members are setting......" while setting DVR by IE

Answer: It probably means someone else is setting the DVR. Please check the

DVR configuration interface or exit DVR.