RHINO H.264 Network DVR, 16CH, 8CH, 4CH User Manual
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K674_677_679_C551_A791A_798A_796A_M751_757_759_688A_686A_Manual_V1.2
H.264 Network DVR
User Manual
GUI Display with USB Mouse Control
Please read instructions thoroughly before operation and retain it for future reference.
For the actual display & operation, please refer to your DVR in hand.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Only operate this
apparatus from the type of power source indicated on the label. The company shall not be liable for any
damages arising out of any improper use, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such
damages.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
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on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, which means our manufacture
processes and products are strictly “lead-free” and without the hazardous substances cited in the
directive.
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be collected separately at the product end-of-life. This applies to your product and any
peripherals marked with this symbol. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal
waste. Contact your local dealer for procedures for recycling this equipment.
This apparatus is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements.
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completeness, or usefulness of this manual. For the actual display & operation, please refer to your DVR in hand.
The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.
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Grounding
This is a Safety Class 1 Product (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The
mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the
protective conductor inside or outside of the instrument is likely to make the instrument dangerous. Intentional
interruption is prohibited.
Water & Moisture
Do not expose this product to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. BEFORE USING THIS DVR .........................................................................1
1.1 Package Content ......................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Rear Panel ................................................................................................................... 3
2. CONNECTION AND SETUP ........................................................................5
2.1 SATA HDD Installation.................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Camera Connection ..................................................................................................... 7
2.2.1 Normal Camera Connection ................................................................................ 7
2.2.2 PTZ Camera Connection ..................................................................................... 8
2.3 DVR Power On ............................................................................................................ 9
2.4 Date and Time Setting................................................................................................ 10
2.5 Clear Hard Disk.......................................................................................................... 10
2.6 Password Setting ....................................................................................................... 11
3. GUI DISPLAY WITH USB MOUSE CONTROL..........................................12
3.1 Connect USB Mouse.................................................................................................. 12
3.2 Quick Menu Bar ......................................................................................................... 12
3.2.1 Channel Switch.................................................................................................. 13
3.2.2 PTZ Control Panel ............................................................................................. 13
3.3 Main Menu ................................................................................................................. 14
4. BASIC OPERATION...................................................................................15
4.1 Live Page ...................................................................................................................15
4.2 Record Icon................................................................................................................ 15
4.3 Playback ....................................................................................................................16
4.3.1 Playback Control................................................................................................ 16
4.3.2 Event Search ..................................................................................................... 17
4.3.3 Audio Playback .................................................................................................. 17
4.4 User Level Switch ...................................................................................................... 17
4.5 Video Output Switch................................................................................................... 17
5. FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS...........................................................19
5.1 Quick Search ............................................................................................................. 19
5.2 Record ....................................................................................................................... 19
5.2.1 Quick record setting........................................................................................... 19
5.2.2 Detailed record setting....................................................................................... 20
5.3 Schedule Setting........................................................................................................ 21
5.3.1 Record Timer..................................................................................................... 21
5.3.2 Detection Timer.................................................................................................. 22
5.4 Detection Setting........................................................................................................ 22
5.5 PTZ Camera Setting .................................................................................................. 23
5.6 System Setting........................................................................................................... 24
5.6.1 Password Setting............................................................................................... 24
5.6.2 System Upgrade................................................................................................ 25
5.6.3 Video Backup..................................................................................................... 25
5.6.4 Clear All HDD Data ............................................................................................ 27
5.7 Network...................................................................................................................... 27
6. REMOTE OPERATION...............................................................................29
6.1 Supplied Licensed Software....................................................................................... 29
6.1.1 Installation & Network Connection ..................................................................... 29
6.1.2 Control Panel Overview ..................................................................................... 31
6.1.3. General Operation ............................................................................................ 33
6.1.4. E-Map ............................................................................................................... 36
6.2 IE Web Browser ......................................................................................................... 41
6.2.1 Event Playback & Download.............................................................................. 43
APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................44
APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE LIST ................................48
APPENDIX 3 COMPATIBLE SATA HDD LIST...............................................49
APPENDIX 4 MAIN MENU STRUCTURE......................................................50
APPENDIX 5 DVR BATTERY REPLACEMENT ............................................52
APPENDIX 6 PIN CONFIGURATION.............................................................53
APPENDIX 7 DVD WRITER INSTALLATION ................................................56
BEFORE USING THIS DVR
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1. BEFORE USING THIS DVR
1.1 Package Content
16CH / 8CH Model
DVR HDD screws
IR Remote Controller Manual for IR Remote Controller
IR Receiver Extension Cable CD Manual
Adapter & Power cord USB Mouse
25 Pin DSUB Connector
4CH Model
DVR HDD screws
IR Remote Controller (For Selected Models Only) Manual for IR Remote Controller
CD Manual Adapter & Power cord
1.2 Front Panel
1) LED Indicators
HDD is reading or recording.
An alarm is triggered.
Timer recording is on.
Under playback status.
DVR is powered on.
2) (▲) / (▼) / (◄) / (►)
Press ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► to move up / down / left / right.
In the playback mode:
Press “” to pause playback.
Press “” to stop playback.
Press ““ to fast forward.
Press ““ to fast rewind.
3) MENU
Press “MENU” to enter the main menu.
4) ENTER
Press “ENTER” to confirm the setting.
5) LIST (Event List Search)
Press to quickly search the recorded files by four event lists: RECORD LIST / MOTION
LIST / ALARM LIST / TIME LIST, or select FULL LIST to show all the event logs.
To quickly search the time you want, select “QUICK SEARCH”. Set the time range you
want, and select “Start” to play the recorded video clip during the specified time.
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6) PLAY
Press to playback the latest recorded data.
7) SLOW
In the playback mode, press to show slow playback.
8) ZOOM
Press to enlarge the picture of selected channel in the FRAME or FIELD recording
mode.
9) SEQ
Press to display each channel in full screen one by one starting from CH1. When the last
channel is displayed, it will repeat from CH1 again. To exit this mode, press “SEQ”
again.
10)
Press to show the 4-channel display mode.
11) CH1 ~ 16 / 1 ~ 8 / 1 ~ 4
Press the channel number keys to select the channel to display.
12) SEARCH
Press to enter the time search menu. Set the time range you want, and select “START”
to play the recorded video clip during the specified time.
13) AUDIO (SLOW + ZOOM)
Press “SLOW” + “ZOOM” to select live or playback audio from audio channel 1~4.
Live audio from audio channel 1~4
(indicated in white)
Playback audio from audio channel 1~4
(indicated in yellow)
Audio channel unselected
14) P.T.Z. ( + SEQ) (For Selected Models Only)
Press “ ” + “SEQ” at the same time to enter / exit the PTZ control mode.
15) USB port
There are two USB ports on the front panel, one for connecting your USB mouse for
mouse control, and the other one for connecting your USB flash drive for video backup.
Note: It’s not allowed to have two USB mice or two USB flash drives connected on
the front panel.
For the compatible USB flash drive list, please refer to “APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE
USB FLASH DRIVE LIST” at page 48.
16) (For selected models only)
Press “ ” to open / close the DVD writer.
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1.3 Rear Panel
1) 75Ω / HI-IMPEDANCE (For Selected Models Only)
When using Loop function, please switch to HI-IMPEDANCE. When you don’t use Loop
function, please switch to 75Ω.
2) VIDEO IN (1 ~ 16 / 1 ~ 8 / 1 ~ 4): Connect to the video connector of a camera.
VIDEO LOOP (1 ~ 16 / 1 ~ 8): Video output connector. (For Selected Models Only)
Note: The DVR will automatically detect the video system of the camera, please
make sure that the cameras are properly connected to the DVR and
power-supplied before the DVR is turned on.
3) AUDIO IN (1 ~ 4)
Connect to the audio connector of a camera if the camera supports audio recording.
Note: To make a video backup with audio, make sure the camera which supports
the audio function is connected to the video-in channel and audio-in
channel. For example, the audio data from audio CH1 will be recorded with
the video data from video CH1.
4) AUDIO OUT
Connect to a speaker with 1 mono audio output.
Note: To know how many audio outputs your DVR supports, please refer to its
specifications.
5) MONITOR
Connect to a CRT monitor for video output.
Note: When both MONITOR and VGA are connected, press the left key ◄ on the
DVR front panel during DVR power-on to force the video output via
MONITOR. For details, please refer to “4.5 Video Output Switch” at page 17.
6) CALL (For Selected Models Only)
Connect to a monitor specific for sequence display.
7) VGA
Connect to a LCD monitor directly.
Note: When both MONITOR and VGA are connected, press the right key ► on the
DVR front panel during DVR power-on to force the video output via VGA.
For details, please refer to “4.5 Video Output Switch” at page 17.
8) IR (For Selected Models Only)
Connect the IR receiver extension line for remote control.
9) EXTERNAL I/O
This port is used to connect external devices (such as speed dome cameras or external
alarm, etc).
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For detailed I/O port PIN configuration, please refer to “APPENDIX 6 PIN
CONFIGURATION” at page 53.
10) LAN
Connect to Internet by LAN cable.
11) DC 19V
Connect to the supplied adapter.
12) Power Switch
Switch to “\” to turn on the power, and “|” to turn off the power.
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2. CONNECTION AND SETUP
Before the DVR is powered on, make sure you have installed a hard disk and connected
at least one camera. For details, please refer to the following sections.
Note: The DVR is designed to automatically detect the video system of the
connected cameras (NTSC or PAL). To make sure the system detection is
correct, please check if the cameras are connected to the DVR and
power-supplied before the DVR is powered on.
2.1 SATA HDD Installation
A SATA HDD must be installed before the DVR is powered on.
Note: It’s recommended to clear all data in the hard disk when the DVR is
powered on and the date & time are set correctly to ensure the recorded
data are not mixed with other data previously saved in the same hard disk.
For details, please refer to “5.6.4 Clear All HDD Data” at page 27.
For 16CH & 8CH Models
Step1: Loose the screws on the upper cover and open the upper cover of the DVR.
Note: The DVR cover is made of metal. Please be careful with its edge when you
remove the cover.
Step2: There are two HDD brackets
for this DVR as indicated on
the right picture.
2-1 To install on the first bracket
Remove the bracket, and align
the screw holes of the bracket
with the HDD’s screw holes. Make
sure the PCB side of the HDD is
facing up.
Fasten the HDD to the bracket,
and connect the power connector
and data bus connector to the
HDD. Then, replace the bracket to
DVR.
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2-2 To install on the second bracket
Connect the power connector and
data bus connector to the HDD.
When connecting the power
cable, make sure the cable is
passed through the power cable
of DVD writer. This is to prevent
the HDD power cable from
interfering with the fan spinning.
Align the screw holes of the
bracket with the HDD’s screw
holes. Make sure the PCB side of
the HDD is facing up. Then,
fasten the HDD to the bracket.
Note: For DVD writer installation, please refer to “APPENDIX 7 DVD WRITER
INSTALLATION” at page 56.
Step3: Close the upper cover of the DVR, and fasten all the screws you loosened in
Step1.
For 4CH Model
Step1: Loose the screws on the upper cover and remove it from the DVR. Find the two
HDD brackets located on the DVR base.
Step2: Get a compatible HDD, and connect it to the power connector and data bus
connector.
Step3: Make sure the PCB side is facing up, and place the HDD between the HDD
brackets on the DVR base as shown below.
Make sure the other side of the HDD is contacted with the DVR base for
heat conduction.
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Step4: Align the screw hole on the each bracket with the screw hole on the each side of
the HDD as shown below, and fix the HDD to the bracket with a HDD screw
supplied.
Step5: Close the upper cover of the DVR, and fasten all the screws you loosened in Step 1.
2.2 Camera Connection
The cameras must be connected and power-supplied before the DVR is powered on.
Connect the camera with the indicated power supply. Then, connect the camera video
output to the DVR video input port with a coaxial cable or RCA cable with BNC
connectors.
Note: For detailed DVR video input ports, please refer to “1.3 Rear Panel” at page
3.
2.2.1 Normal Camera Connection
Note: For detailed camera installation and connection, please refer to its own user
manual.
1) Connecting to DVR video input
Connect the camera video output to the DVR video input port with a coaxial cable or
RCA line with BNC connector.
2) Connecting to DVR audio input (Optional)
Connect the camera audio output to the DVR audio input port with a coaxial cable or
RCA cable with BNC connectors.
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3) Connecting to power
Connect the camera with indicated power supply and make sure it’s power-supplied.
2.2.2 PTZ Camera Connection (For Selected Models Only)
The following description is taking our brand’s PTZ camera as an example.
For DVR setting to control the PTZ camera, please refer to “5.5 PTZ Camera Setting” at
page 23. For detailed PTZ camera control and operation, please refer to its own user
manual.
RJ11 cable
RS485-A: Red wire
RS485-B: Green wire
The RJ11 cable is not supplied in the sales package.
STEP 1: Get a RJ11 cable with the proper length to your connection.
Different RJ11 connector may have different wire layout, so the connection
might be different. If you cannot control the DVR after connection, please
reverse the RJ11 cable connection with the DVR.
STEP 2: Remove one end of the insulating coating of the RJ11 cable.
Remove one end of the insulating coating of the RJ11 cable to find the
RS485-A and the RS485-B wires, and remove the insulating coating to reveal
the naked wires for further connection.
STEP 3: Twist the RS485-A and RS485-B wires of the RJ11 cable and the speed
dome camera together.
Twist the RS485-A (red) and RS485-B (green) wires of the RJ11 cable to the
RS485-A (brown) and RS485-B (orange) wires of the speed dome camera. To
protect the naked wires, use the insulation tape to cover on the twisted wires.
STEP 4: Connect the other end of the RJ11 cable to DVR.
Solder the RS485-A (red) and RS485-B (green) wires of the RJ11 cable to the
corresponding pins on the solder side of the optional D-Sub connector.
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For DVR PIN configuration, please refer to “APPENDIX 6 PIN
CONFIGURATION” at page 53. For connection details, please check with your
installer.
STEP 5: Set the speed dome camera at the DVR side.
Go to “ADVANCE CONFIG” l “REMOTE” to set the speed dome camera.
a) Select the device to “PTZ”.
b) Set the ID to the value the same as the one set in the speed dome camera.
The default ID of the camera is 000.
c) Select the protocol to “NORMAL”.
d) Set the baud rate to the value the same as the one set in the speed dome
camera. The default baud rate of the camera is 2400.
ADVANCE CONFIG
C A N E R A CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9 CH10 CH11 W
X
DETECTION DEVICE PTZ
ALERT ID 000
NETWORK PROTOCOL NORMAL
SNTP RATE 2400
DISPLAY
RECORD
REMOTE
EXIT
2.3 DVR Power On
This device should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the
manufacturer’s label. Connect the indicated AC power cord to the power adapter, and
plug into an electrical outlet. The power LED will be on.
Note: Before the DVR is powered on, make sure the cameras are connected and
power-supplied for the detection of the camera video system to be correct,
and check the monitor (either LCD or CRT monitor) is connected to the DVR
before the DVR is powered on for correct video output detection.
Note: To ensure that your DVR works constantly and properly, it's recommended
to use an UPS, Uninterruptible Power Supply (Optional), for continuously
operation.
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2.4 Date and Time Setting
Before operating your DVR, please set the date and time on your DVR FIRST.
Note: Please DO NOT change the date or time of your DVR after the recording
function is activated. Otherwise, the recorded data will be disordered and
you will not be able to find the recorded file to backup by time search. If
users change the date or time accidentally when the recording function is
activated, it’s recommended to clear all HDD data, and start recording
again.
Note: For the first time to use the DVR, please power it on for at least 48 hours
continuously after the date & time is set correctly. It helps to prevent DVR
time from resetting after the disconnecting of DVR power. If the DVR time
resets after the disconnecting of DVR power, for example, caused by a
power outage, the battery might run out and please replace the battery as
described in “APPENDIX 5 DVR BATTERY REPLACEMENT” at page 52.
Right-click to enter the DVR password with the password keypad. The default
administrator password is 0000. The status will be changed from (key lock) to
(administrator). Then, right-click to show the main menu, and select “QUICK START”
“TIME SETUP” to set the date & time.
QUICK START
GENERAL
DATE 2009 / NOV / 17
TIME SETUP
TIME 15 : 35 : 53
EXIT
2.5 Clear Hard Disk
It’s recommended to clear all data in the hard disk for the first time to user this DVR to
ensure the recorded data are not mixed with other data previously saved in the same
hard disk.
Right-click to show the main menu, and select “SYSTEM” “SYSTEM INFO”
“CLEAR HDD”. The DVR will reboot when HDD data are cleared.
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SYSTEM
TOOLS
BAUD RATE 2400
SYSTEM INFO
HOST ID 000
USB BACKUP
R.E.T.R 5
DVD BACKUP
AUTO KEY LOCK NEVER
CLEAR HDD HDD-0
RESET DEFAULT SUBMIT
REMOTE CONTROL ID 000
SERIAL TYPE RS485
VIDEO FORMAT NTSC
VERSION 1025-1011-1011-1012
EXIT
2.6 Password Setting
Right-click to show the main menu, and select “SYSTEM” “TOOLS” to change the
DVR password.
There are two user levels: ADMIN & OPERATOR. For details, please refer to “4.4 User
Level Switch” at page 17.
SYSTEM
TOOLS
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
SYSTEM INFO
ADMIN PASSWORD SETUP
USB BACKUP
OPERATOR PASSWORD SETUP
DVD BACKUP
UPGRADE SUBMIT
EXIT
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3. GUI DISPLAY WITH USB MOUSE CONTROL
3.1 Connect USB Mouse
Connect your USB mouse to one of the USB ports on the DVR front panel, and check if
there’s a mouse icon ( ) on the screen, indicating the USB mouse is detected properly.
Move your mouse to enter the DVR password with the password keypad. The default
administrator password is 0000. The status will be changed from (key lock) to
(administrator), and the quick menu bar appears on the left side of the screen.
Note: There are two user levels for DVR access which can be set in the main menu
“SYSTEM” “TOOLS”. For details, please refer to “4.4 User Level Switch” at
page 17.
Password Input Quick Menu: Close
3.2 Quick Menu Bar
Move to the arrow mark to extend the quick menu bar and show the five functions as
follows:
Quick Menu: Open
Click to show the channel switch panel and
select the channel you want. For details,
please refer to “3.2.1 Channel Switch” at
page 13.
Click to display the playback control panel,
and click
to play the latest recorded
video clip, or click
to enter the search list.
For details, please refer to “4.3 Playback” at
page 16.
Switch to the channel you want first, and click
to enter the zoom-in mode. In this mode,
click and drag the red frame on the bottom
left of the screen to move to the place you
want to see. To exit this mode, click 7.
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Click to select the audio channel you want:
In the live mode, only the live audio channels
can be selected.
In the playback mode, live and playback
audio channels can be selected.
Click to enter the PTZ mode and show the
PTZ camera control panel. For details, please
refer to “3.2.2 PTZ Control Panel” at page 13.
3.2.1 Channel Switch
Click on the quick menu bar to display the panel as follows:
Note: The buttons available depend on the model you have.
1~16 Video Channel Number
Click to switch to the channel you want in full screen.
Sequence Display
Click to display each channel in full screen one by one starting
from CH1. When the last channel is displayed, it will repeat from
CH1 again.
When this function is on,
will be shown on the status bar.
Quad Display
Press to show the 4-channel display mode.
9-Cut Display
Press to show the 9-channel display mode.
16-Cut Display
Press to show the 16-channel display mode.
3.2.2 PTZ Control Panel (For Selected Models Only)
Note: In the PTZ control mode, hot point is supported to move the camera view to
the specified point after a click.
Click on the quick menu bar to display the panel as follows:
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Camera Menu
Click to enter the camera main menu.
For details about each camera menu, please refer to its
own user manual.
Enter
Click to confirm your selection / enter the menu.
/ / /
Up / Down / Left /
Right
Click to move your selection up / down / left / right, or
change settings.
/
Zoom in / out max
Click to zoom in on the image to the largest / zoom out
on the image to its original size.
/
Zoom in / out
Click to zoom in / out the image.
/
Focus near / far
Click to adjust the focus of the image.
Auto mode
Click to activate the auto function.
Before using it, you need to assign a specific function
that will be enabled when “AUTO” is clicked. For
details, please refer to the user manual of the PTZ
camera.
Preset point
Click to enter the PTZ preset point you want to see.
3.3 Main Menu
Right-click anywhere on the screen to show the main menu as follows, and right-click
again to exit.
For details about the menu structure, please refer to “APPENDIX 4 MAIN MENU
STRUCTURE” at page 50.
Main Menu
QUICK START
Click to set the status display, image
settings, and date & time.
DATE SETUP
Click to set the date display and
daylight saving.
SYSTEM Click to set the system configurations.
EVENT
INFORMATION
Click to enter the event search menu.
ADVANCE
CONFIG
Click to set CAMERA, DETECTION,
ALERT, NETWORK, SNTP, DISPLAY,
RECORD and REMOTE.
SCHEDULE
SETTING
Click to set record timer and detection
timer.