This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of unprotected “Dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be strong enough to cause a risk of electric shock.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, 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 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 generates, uses, 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 user will be required to correct the interference at ones own expense.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European
Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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All the safety and operating instructions must be read before the unit is operated.
• Make sure to switch the power off before you install the DVR.
• There is the danger of an electric shock if the DVR is opened by an unqualified service
engineer or installer.
• Avoid using the DVR outside of the reference temperature and humidity indicated in the
specification.
• Avoid exposing the DVR to violent movement or vibration.
• Do not use or store the DVR in direct sunlight or near to any source of heat.
• Do not place any object into the holes used for air circulation.
• Always use the DVR in a well ventilated location to prevent overheating.
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this
document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information herein.
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Chapter 1 FEATURES
Two USB ports (for mouse usage and backup).
Dual streaming enhances the speed of network transmission
Built-in VGA output up to 1024x768 resolution
Individual setup of resolution, frame rate and video quality for each channel
Still image snapshot
AVI converter with time stamp
H.264 compression ideal for saving HDD space
Real time live display
Live display, record, backup, playback and network access simultaneously
Picture-in-picture monitoring and 2X to 8X ditital zoom display
Control Methods: front panel, USB mouse, IR remote controller, client viewer
Intuitive GUI for easy configuration and menu driven operation
Pan / Tilt / Zoom camera control
Data backup: USB devices, network
Event triggered with email notification: motion detection, alarm, video loss
Supports Internet Explorer with same GUI as DVR site
Multi-language OSD
Central Management System (CMS)
3G/ GPRS mobile phone monitoring
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Chapter 2 MAIN MENU OPERATION
2.1 Quick Setup
Graphic Icons
Resting the cursor on this icon will bring up the four (Main Menu/ Search/
Backup/ PTZ) menu icons.
MAIN MENU.
Turn On/Off recording.
PLAYBACK
Resting the cursor on this icon will bring up five (PAUSE/ PIP/ ZOOM/
AUTO SEQ/ LOCK) display icons.
SEARCH SETUP.
BACKUP.
PTZ CONTROL.
PAUSE, to pause LIVE image
PIP, picture in picture
ZOOM, zoom in / out the screen size
AUTO-sequence
LOCK, activate the key lock.
Full screen display, multiple clicking to switch channels
Quad display.
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GUI Hints and Tips
Recording is on
Number represents the current selected LIVE audio channel
Live Audio is off
Motion detected on the channel
Sensor triggered on the channel
Video loss detected on the channel
USB device detected
DVR has been connected onto the Internet.
AUTO-SEQ is on
99%
FREZZE is on, screen is frozen
LOCK is on
PTZ control is on
Shows the current hard disk space used-up (99% means that the HDD
space has been used up 99%, and the remaining HDD space is 1%)
Current time which is used when providing the convertion of AVI files is
shown on the bottom lower right of each DVR screen.
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2.2 Network Remote Instructions
Same user and DVR-site interface, the only difference is network toolbar which is
situated on the lower bottom right.
Icon Description
Low Video Quality (LQ)
/
/
High Video Quality (HQ)
* Please refet to 4.7.2 HTTP setup
Full Screen
Record
Capture Image
Record and captured files storage path settings
Open / Close this tool bar
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2.3 Playback Mode
Playback – Quick Function Icon
Press「 / 」button to Fast Rewind
/
Speed : 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x
Press「 / 」button to Fast Forward
Move PTZ up.
Move PTZ down.
Move PTZ to the left.
Move PTZ to the right.
PTZ zoom-in.
PTZ zoom-out.
PTZ focus-in.
PTZ focus-out.
PTZ iris-open.
PTZ iris-close.
Activate PTZ pre-set tour. *
To save a preset location
Press PRESET and a number key. DVR will save the current location.
To go to a preset location
Press PLAY and a number key. DVR will move to the preset location.
Set current PTZ location as the start of the line-scan. *
PIP
FREEZE
Set current PTZ location as the start of the line-scan. *
Activate line-scan. *
*:Different brands of PTZ protocol sometimes may not be 100% compatible with each other.
Therefore, these functions may not be applicable.
PTZ – Quick Function Icon
Exit PTZ Mode and back to the LIVE mode
Preset number N. (1~64)
Go to preset number N.
Set current PTZ location at preset number N.
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[TOUR] icon, click to activate preset tour
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Same as [PIP]. Set current PTZ location as the starting point of the
line-scan.
Below functions needs support from specific PTZ. Please check the user manual of your PTZ
manufacturer for detail.
Same as [FREEZE]. Activate line-scan.
Same as [ZOOM]. Set current PTZ location as the ending point of the
line-scan.
To move PTZ in 360°
PTZ zoom in or PTZ zoom out.
PTZ focus in or PTZ focus out.
PTZ IRIS open or PTZ IRIS closes.
AUX 1~8. [AUTO] +「1」~ +「8」
[Backup] icon, click to customized function.
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Chapter 3 INSTALLATION
3.1 System Configuration
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3.2 Hard Disk Installation
Step 1: Remove the 3 screws from DVR as cycled below (PIC 1).
(PIC 1)
Step
2: Remove the front cover from DVR as indicated by the arrow (PIC 2).
(PIC2)
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Step 3: Place the HDD on the HDD plate and connect the power and the SATA cables (PIC 3).
(PIC 3)
Step 4: Screw the bottom of the DVR as indicated as cycled (PIC 4).
(PIC 4)
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Chapter 4 BASIC OPERATION and MENU SETUP
4.1 Main Menu Setup
enter the main menu and setup the DVR, please log-in account and enter user
To
password. The default password of the administrator is “123456”. Please refer to
“Account Setup” for related setup of other log-in users.
Main Menu – Mouse Control
(Right mouse click to enter Quick Setup Menu)
/
Switch between capital and small letters.
Switch between numbers and letters.
Press to cancel the setup, and re-choose the login account.
Delete the last character.
Enter to identify the password. It will enter the setup menu if the password
is verified.
Space key
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Main Menu – Remote Control ler and Front Pannel Control
(Click MENU button to enter Quick Setup Menu )
Switch to different options under one item Switch to different items
MENU
MENU
Press to confirm setup (OK)
MENUMENU
ES
ESCCCC
Press to cancel setup (CANCEL)
ESES
ENTER
ENTER
ENTERENTER
Enter the menu, or display virtual keyboard
4.2 Record Setup
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Item Description
Select STOP to stop recording or OVERWRITE to reuse the HDD when
HDD is full.
:
HDD FULL
[Stop]
[Overwrite]
and continue to record.
Stop Recording
:
Start to overwrite beginning from the oldest data of HDD,
OSD Position X
OSD Position Y
OSD Position Setup
Video Preservation (Hours)
Quality & Frame Rate
Setup…
Set time stamp of OSD position X
Set time stamp of OSD position Y
OSD position time stamp setup
Information stored within the HDD is preserved for only a specified length
of time.
Setup the quality and frame rate for each channel under normal
recording and event recording type.
4.2.1Quality&FrameRateSetup
Item Description
View Normal / View Event
No.
Resolution
Quality
FPS
Auto
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Setup resolution, quality and FPS separately for different record type.
Check/ Uncheck the box will enable/ disable recording of that channel.
Choose record resolution, this value will be used by each channel.
Choose from Below Basic / Basic/ Normal/ High/ Highest.
Choose recording frame rate (1~30).
The maximum recording frames available by the average distribution of
each channel.
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4.3 Event Setup
Item Description
Motion Setup Enter to set up motion detection
Sensor Setup Enter to set up sensor detection
4.3.1 Motion Setup
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Item Description
Alarm Duration(Seconds) Alarm duration time (1~60 seconds).
Check the box to Enable/ Disable popup screen function for all channels.
Motion Popup
Enable Check the box to Enable/ Disable motion detection for each channel.
Sensitivity
Motion Area Setup Enter to setup motion detection area
When motion is detected in LIVE mode, the detected channel image will
popup in full screen display.
Drag the bar or press ◀▶ to set up Sensitivity from value 0 to 10 for each
channel. The lower value you set the higher sensitivity it will be
4.3.1.1 Motion Area Setup
There are partitions in motion detection area. Under i
nitializing status, motion
detection area is in the entire screen. Red colored area is undetected; yet the
detected area is transparent.
Item Description
Mask Mouse Selection
All Area Detection Select all the images as motion detection area.
Mask All Area Cancel all motion detection images on the screen.
Continue Continue setup.
Exit & Save Save setup and exit setup page.
Exit & Discard Cancel setup and exit setup page.
Select to mask the mouse selected area.
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4.3.2 Sensor Setup
Item Description
Alarm Duration(Seconds) Alarm duration time (1~60 seconds).
Sensor Popup Check the box to Enable/Disable popup screen function for all channels.
When Sensor is detected in LIVE mode, the detected channel image will
pop up in full screen display.
Sensor Polarity Click or press ▼ to select between HIGH/ LOW voltage for triggering
sensor detection or OFF to turn off polarity for each channel
Low Polarity:Sensor has not been triggered. When connected, sensor
will be turned on (N.O.→N.C.).
High Polarity:Sensor has been triggered. When connected, sensor
status will be turned off (N.C.→N.O.).
Off:Sensor is deactivated, and will not be turned on/off.
All off
All Low
All High
Set all sensors polarity to off.
Set all sensors polarity to low level.
Set all sensors polarity to high level.
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4.4 Schedule Setup
Ap
art from manual recording, you can also setup the recording time by weeks and
schedule recordings include: normal, motion detection, and sensor detection.
Item Description
Page
Holiday Setup Enter to setup holiday, maximum up to 50 days.
Click or press ▼ to select Page. Each page provides 10 schedules for
setup. 5 pages in total.
4.4.1 Schdule Record Setup
Click on the time icon on the left side. The setup menu will be displayed. You can have
detail setup by dates, time and event.
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Item Description
Enable Schedule Record
Enable Schedule Motion Detect
Enable Schedule Sensor Trigger
4.4.2 Holiday Setup
Enables schedule recording according to the time
schedule (shown below).
Enables schedule motion detection recording
according to the time schedule (shown below).
Enables schedule sensor trigger recording according to
the time schedule (shown below).
Since
holidays are different between countries and regions, you can setup the holiday of
your location accordingly (Maximum Setup: 50).
4.5 Camera Setup
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Item Description
Mask
Sharpness
Brightness
Contrast
Chroma (U)
Chroma (V)
Hue
Name
Volume
Check the box to Enable/ Disable mask function for LIVE mode
Drag the white bar or press ◀▶ to adjust Sharpness of your camera from
value 0 to 15. The default value is 1.
Drag the white bar or press ◀▶ to adjust Brightness of your camera from
value 0 to 255. The default value is 128.
Drag the white bar or press ◀▶ to adjust Contrast of your camera from
value 0 to 255. The default value is 100.
Drag the white bar or press ◀▶ to adjust Chroma (U) of your camera from
value 0 to 255. The default value is 150.
Drag the white bar or press ◀▶ to adjust Chroma (V) of your camera from
value 0 to 255. The default value is 150.
Drag the white bar or press ◀▶ to adjust Hue of your camera from value 0 to
255. The default value is 150. (This function is ineffective in PAL system).
Set up name of each channel.
Select to adjust audio volume under LIVE mode and recording mode.
4.6 Account Setup
e Account Setup menu is used to provide role-based permission independently for
Th
each user (maximum of 4 users) to access the DVR over network. The default admin
account is [admin] and password is “123456”.
Item Description
No.
User Name Edit the user name.
Password Enter to set up password for each user.
Permissions
Change
Change Admin Password
Check to activate the user’s account.
Enter to setup Permissions for each user.
Change the ICON with a selected BMP file.
Enter to change administrator’s password.
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4.6.1 Permission Setup
h
e Account Setup is set to provide individual user (m
T
aximum of 4 users) role-based
permissions, including access to Setup menu, Network operation, PTZ function,
Playback, Utility, Backup and Mask on specific channels while playing back.
4.7 Network Setup
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Item Description
Connect type
HTTP Setup
DDNS Setup
Mail Setup
Setup mode for network connection: ADSL、、、、DHCP、LAN.
Enter to set up HTTP for remote access into DVR.
Enter to Enable/ Disable DDNS function and set up.
Enter to Enable/ Disable Email notification and setup.
4.7.1 Networking Setup
The DVR supports DHCP, LAN and ADSL access for network connection.
4.7.1.1 DHCP
If the DHCP option is used for DVR network connection, an IP address is assigned by
the DHCP server automatically.
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4.7.1.2 LAN
Select LAN for network connection, the following information is required.
Item Description
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway
DNS
Enter IP address provided by ISP
Enter IP address of Subnet Mask provided by ISP
Enter IP address of Gate way provided by ISP
Enter DNS address provided by ISP. (Note: The correct DNS address
must be entered for DDNS function).
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4.7.1.3 ADSL
Select ADSL for network connection, the following information is required.
Item Description
User Name
Password
Enter user name provided by ISP
Enter password provided by ISP
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4.7.2 HTTP Setup
Item Description
Enable HTTP Server
Port
Check to enable HTTP server. Users can remotely access into the DVR
over the network if the HTTP function is activated.
Enter a valid port value from 1 up to 65535. The default value is 80.
Quality and Frame Rate Setup for Network Transmission
No.
Quality
FPS
Auto
This video streaming is used for network transmission; setting is LQ (low quality). Under a low bandwidth
capacity, this stream can send out small picture and keep a good video quality and smooth display rate. If
the bandwidth is large enough, it can be adjusted to HQ (high quality). Thus, the network streaming will be
switched to the condition which this DVR is recording. Therefore, a larger video image can be sent to
remote site.
Check to activate the transmission of each camera.
Choose from Below Basic / Basic/ Normal/ High/ Highest.
Choose recording frame rate (1~30FPS).
The maximum recording frames available by the average distribution of
each channel (totally 60FPS).
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4.7.3 DDNS Setup
Item Description
Enable DDNS
DDNS Server
Host Name
User Name
Password
4.7.4 Mail Setup
Check/ Uncheck to Enable/ Disable DDNS function.
Select the DDNS Server wanted.
Enter the registered hostname.
Enter user name.
Enter password.
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E-mail can be used as a form of notification when an event occurs (VLOSS, MOTION,
and SENSOR).
Item Description
Enable E-mail Notification
SMTP Server
User Name
Password
Sender E-mail
Trigger Event
Receiver E-mail
Check the box to enable/disable E-mail Notification function.
Enter to set up SMTP Server name.
Enter to set up User Name.
Enter to set up Password.
Enter to set up e-mail address of sender.
Enter to select events to send out E-mail notifications when below
circumstances happen: Motion, Sensor and Vloss (Video Loss).
Enter to set up e-mail addresses for up to 10 receivers individually.
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4.8 PTZ & RS-485 Setup
The DVR allows users to control PTZ functions of your camera. To enable PTZ function,
the 485 cable should be connected to the RS-485 port of DVR.
Item Description
Enable PTZ
Protocol
PTZ ID
Baud Rate
RS-485 ID
RS-485 Baud Rate
Keyboard
Click the box to Enable/Disable PTZ function for each channel.
Set up the protocol of PTZ cam.
Click or press ◀▶ to set up PTZ ID. The valid ID value is from 1 to 64.
Select Baud Rate for PTZ from 2400、4800、9600 、19200
Reserved.
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4.9 System Setup
Item Description
DVR Name
DVR Location
Language
Auto-Seq Interval
( Seconds)
Remote ID
Auto Lock
Display Setup
Date/Time Setup
Buzzer & Relay Setup
Spot Setup
The name of DVR will be shown when users login from remote access.
The location of DVR will be shown when users login from remote access
Click or press ▼ to select OSD language.
Click or press ◀▶ to set up duration time in seconds for the interval
between channels under Auto-Seq mode.
Preserved Function.
After one minute without any action, the DVR will switch to LIVE mode
automatically. Auto lock can function differently according to the setting below.
Button automatically Auto Lock: The front panel function keys are ineffective
only until using the mouse and please re-enter the password again.
Function
Setting
Key lock ○○
Key unlock ○×
Disable × ×
Enter to set up Display
Enter to set up Date/Time
Enter to set up Buzzer & Relay
Enter to set up Spot
Auto Logout Key Lock
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4.9.1 Display Setup
Item Description
Auto-Seq Interval
( Seconds)
Show OSD
Click or press ◀▶ to set up duration time in seconds for the interval
between channels under Auto-Seq mode (1~999 seconds).
Turn On / Off OSD display
Show DVR Status
Show Date/Time
Show Channel Name
CRT
Border Color
Turn On / Off DVR illustration and record status display
Turn On / Off date and time display
Turn On / Off channel name display
Make the display more suitable for CRT monitor.
Set up the color of border in LIVE , PLAYBACK mode.(black, dark grey,
light grey, and white)
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4.9.2 Date/ Time Setup
Item Description
Hour Format
Date Format
Date/Time Position
Change Date & Time
Time Zone Setup
Internet Time Setup
12HOURS/ 24HOURS
MM-DD-YY/DD-MM-YY/YY-MM-DD
Choose the position of Time and Date display
Setup time and date of DVR
Set up GMT and Daylight Saving Time.
Setup automatic synchronization with internet server
4.9.2.1 Change Date & Time
Users are allowed to setup date and time of the DVR.
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4.9.2.2 Time Zone Setup
In time zone setup, users can change the time zone and activate Daylight Saving Time
function according to your DVR location.
Item Description
Select Time Zone
Daylight Saving Time
Enter to modify GMT from GMT- 13 to GMT+ 13
Turn On/ Off Daylight Saving Time
4.9.2.3 Internet Time Setup
Synchronize your DVR time with internet time server.
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Item Description
Check to enable DVR automatic synchronization function. Select this
Automatic Synchronization
Update Now
4.9.3 Device Setup
option to enable the function, DVR will automatically synchronize the
time upon rebooting or by every 24 hours after booting.
Date and Time show on DVR will immediately correspond with those in
internet server.
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Item Description
Mouse Speed
Key Tone
ALARM BUZZER
ALARM RELAY
4.9.4 Spot Setup
Adjust the mouse moving speed
Buzzer & Relay Setup
Enable/ Disable keystrokes.
Enable/ Disable buzzer operation when the alarm is triggered for HDD
error, sensor, motion and vloss (Video Loss).
Enable/ Disable the signal to be sent to the RELAY OUT blocks when the
alarm is triggered for HDD error, sensor, motion and vloss.
The DVR has two modes of video output; one is the main video output, the other is spot
video output. SPOT setup is for controlling orders of channels that the system cycles
through in SPOT mode. User can monitor every channel in the SPOT mode.
Item Description
Auto-Seq. Interval (Seconds)
Skip Video Loss Channel
Channels
The duration interval time between channels is in seconds
under SPOT mode (1~999 seconds).
Whether to skip channels without video signal.
Select which channels will be displayed in the sequence.
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4.10 Utility Setup
Item Description
Select to enter hard disk initialization menu. Please stop recording
before entering this menu. Enter the menu, system will show all the
HDD Initialization
USB Initialization
System Recovery Restore system default values.
Reset System Events Reset all the recording events in the DVR.
Copy Setup to USB
Download Setup from USB Download configuration from a USB device into DVR.
Upgrade
NOTE!!!! DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR UNPLUG USB DEVICE DURING THE UPGRADE as it
may cause incomplete firmware upgrade and damage to the DVR.
data (model/ volume) of HDD that is installed in the DVR. Check the HDD
you’d like to initialize, then press “Start”. HDD initialization is successful
when the status shows “Succeed”.
Clean up all data on USB. Enter USB initialization and press “YES” to clean
up all data on your USB. The initialization is done when it shows “Succeed”.
Copy configuration to a USB device. There will be a file named
“sdvr.config” on your USB.
Upgrade DVR through USB.
Please stop recording and backup setup configuration before upgrading.
System will reboot automatically when the upgrade is completed.
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4.11 Diagnostic
Item Description
Version The current firmware version of DVR
IP Address
MAC Address MAC Address of DVR
HDD Volume The capacity of HDD
HDD Used Rate Percentage of space used on HDD.
HDD Status
Format Time The latest format time of HDD
The connected IP address of DVR. If disconnected from network, the
screen will display” NETWORK DISCONNECT”.
Shows HDD status. USING means the HDD is now used for recording.
GOOD/ BAD means the HDD has a known/ unknown format for the
DVR. (Note: Please initialize your newly-installed HDD before using it,
otherwise it can be recognized as BAD by the DVR).
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Chapter 5 SEARCH & BACKUP
5.1 Search Setup
Item Description
Event Search
Time Search
5.1.1 Event Search
Press to enter event search menu.
Press to enter time search menu.
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The DVR automatically records events with type, time and channel information included.
If there is recording data for an event, a yellow signal icon will be shown on the left
side of time information. Rest your cursor under the line and press “enter”, or left click
your mouse to playback the recording data.
Item Description
Criteria
Page
Date/Time
Event Type
Channel
Setup conditions of the event search function
Convert pages of events
Date/ time when the event occurred.
Event type, defined as following:
Motion
Sensor
Video Loss
Remote Login
Remote Logout
Power On
HDD Full
HDD Error
Reboot
The channel where the event occurred.
5.1.1.1 Criteria Setup for Event Search
: Motion Detected
: Sensor Detected
: Video Loss
: User log-in over the network
: User log-out over the network
: System Rebooting
: HDD is FULL
: HDD is error
: System reboot
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The amount of events can be numerous. Therefore, you can facilitate event sorting by
setting up “criteria”. Setup “start time” and “end time” for each event search, then the
search result will be limited to this specific period of time. Only events and channels that
are checked will be sorted in event search as well.
5.1.2 Time Search
TIME SEARCH, you can search for a specific time of the recording data to playback.
Dates with recording are shown by data marked with a red square [ □ ]. System will
start playing back according to the date that you’ve selected. Calendar will be shown
by using mouse to click on “year” and “month”.
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Click “date” to display recording time of that specific date with time bar. You can
change time (hour/ minute/ second) or click on a specific time of time bar by mouse
then press “YES”. DVR will playback the selected recording data.
5.2 Backup Setup
User can back-up any segment of recorded data in a specified time frame. To do so,
connect a USB flash driver to the DVR. The format of backup file is IRF file and a file
player is also saved in the USB driver.
Item Description
From
To
Device
Free Space
Refresh
Required Space
Calculate
Start
Backup file starting time
Backup file ending time
Select USB as the backup device (From remote site, the device will be PC.)
The available space in your backup device
Recalculate the available space of backup device
Calculate the required size of backup file
Calculate the size of backup file
Start backup operation. Be sure to calculate the size of backup file BEFORE
operating backup.
NOTE!!!! Do not unplug the USB device or turn off the DVR during the backup process to avoid
unrecoverable error. When backup is completed, you need to re-plug in order to insure
proper function.