Security Camera King PENDVR-EL8M4K User Manual

PENDVR-EL8M4K

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Table of Contents

1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.1

Overview

1.2

Features

1.3

Specifications

2 OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS

2.1

Front Panel

2.2

Rear Panel

2.3

Connection Sample

2.4

Remote Control

2.5

Mouse Control

2.6

Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel

2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard

2.6.2 Front Panel

3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

3.1

Check Unpacked DVR

3.2

About Front Panel and Rear Panel

3.3

HDD Installation

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3.3.7 Rack Installation

3.4

Connecting Power Supply

3.5

Connecting Video Input and Output Devices

3.5.1 Connecting Video Input

3.5.2 Connecting Video Output

3.6

Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio

3.6.1 Audio Input

3.6.2 Audio Output

3.7

Alarm Input and Output Connection

3.7.1 Alarm Input and Output Details

3.7.2 Alarm Input Port

3.7.3 Alarm Output Port

3.8

RS485

3.9

Other Interfaces

4 OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS

4.1

Initial Settings

4.1.1 Boot up

4.1.2 Device Initialization

4.1.3 Reset Password

4.1.4 Quick Settings

4.2

Preview

4.2.1 Preview Window

4.2.2 Preview Control

4.3

Right-Click Menu

4.3.1 Window Switch

4.3.2 Previous Screen/Next Screen

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4.3.3 PTZ Control

4.3.4 Auto Focus

4.3.5 Color

4.3.6 Display

4.3.7 Face Search

4.3.8 Search

4.3.9 Record Control

4.3.10 Alarm Output

4.3.11 Remote Device

4.3.12 Video Matrix

4.3.13 Main menu

4.4

Navigation Bar

4.4.1 Main Menu

4.4.2 Output Screen

4.4.3 Previous/Next Screen

4.4.4 Tour

4.4.5 Favorites

4.4.6 Channel

4.4.7 PTZ

4.4.8 Color

4.4.9 Search

4.4.10 Alarm Status

4.4.11 Channel Info

4.4.12 Registration

4.4.13 Network

4.4.14

HDD Manager

4.4.15 USB Manager

4.5

USB Device Auto Pop-up

4.6

Main Menu

4.7

Operation

4.7.1 Search

4.7.2 Human Face Search

4.7.3 Backup

4.7.4 Shut Down

4.8

Information

4.8.1 System Info

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4.8.2 Event

4.8.3 Network

4.8.4 Log

4.9

Setting

4.9.1 Camera

4.9.2 Network

4.9.3 Event

4.9.4 Storage

4.9.5 System

5 WEB OPERATION

5.1

Network Connection

5.2

Device Initialization

5.3

Login

5.4 Reset Password

5.5

LAN Mode

5.6

Real-time Monitor

5.6.1 Fisheye de-warp

5.7

PTZ

5.8

Image/Relay-out

5.8.1 Image

5.8.2 Relay output

5.9

WAN Login

5.10

Setup

5.10.1 Camera

5.10.2 Network

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5.10.3 Event

5.10.4

Storage

5.10.5 Setting

5.11

Information

5.11.1 Version

5.11.2 Log

5.11.3 Online User

5.11.4 HDD

5.12

Playback

5.12.1 Search Record

5.12.2 Fisheye Playback De-Warp

5.12.3 File List

5.12.4 Playback

5.12.5 Download

5.12.6

Load more

5.13

Face Search

5.14

Alarm

5.15

Log out

5.16

Un-install Web Control

6 SMARTPSS

7 FAQ

APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION

APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE BACKUP DEVICES

Appendix B-1 Compatible USB list

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Appendix B-2 Compatible SD Card list

Appendix B-3 Compatible Portable HDD list

Appendix B-4 Compatible USB DVD List

Appendix B-5 Compatible SATA DVD List

Appendix B-6 Compatible SATA HDD List

APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD BURNER LIST

APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST

APPENDIX E COMPATIBLE SWITCHER

APPENDIX F COMPATIBLE WIRELESS MOUSE LIST

APPENDIX G EARTHING

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing our HDCVI DVR!
This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of
your system.
Here you can find information about this series standalone DVR features and functions, as
well as a detailed menu tree.
Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings
carefully!

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Cybersecurity Recommendations

Cybersecurity Recommendations
Mandatory actions to be taken towards cybersecurity

1. Change Passwords and Use Strong Passwords:

The number one reason systems get “hacked” is due to having weak or default passwords.
It is recommended to change default passwords immediately and choose a strong
password whenever possible. A strong password should be made up of at least 8
characters and a combination of special characters, numbers, and upper and lower case
letters.

2. Update Firmware

As is standard procedure in the tech-industry, we recommend keeping NVR, DVR, and IP
camera firmware up-to-date to ensure the system is current with the latest security
patches and fixes.

“Nice to have” recommendations to improve your network security

1. Change Passwords Regularly

Regularly change the credentials to your devices to help ensure that only authorized users
are able to access the system.

2. Change Default HTTP and TCP Ports:

● Change default HTTP and TCP ports for systems. These are the two ports used to
communicate and to view video feeds remotely.

● These ports can be changed to any set of numbers between 1025-65535. Avoiding the
default ports reduces the risk of outsiders being able to guess which ports you are using.

3. Enable HTTPS/SSL:

Set up an SSL Certificate to enable HTTPS. This will encrypt all communication between
your devices and recorder.

4. Enable IP Filter:

Enabling your IP filter will prevent everyone, except those with specified IP addresses,

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from accessing the system.

5. Change ONVIF Password:

On older IP Camera firmware, the ONVIF password does not change when you change
the system’s credentials. You will need to either update the camera’s firmware to the latest
revision or manually change the ONVIF password.

6. Forward Only Ports You Need:

● Only forward the HTTP and TCP ports that you need to use. Do not forward a huge
range of numbers to the device. Do not DMZ the device's IP address.

● You do not need to forward any ports for individual cameras if they are all connected to a
recorder on site; just the NVR is needed.

7. Disable Auto-Login on SmartPSS:

Those using SmartPSS to view their system and on a computer that is used by multiple
people should disable auto-login. This adds a layer of security to prevent users without the
appropriate credentials from accessing the system.

8. Use a Different Username and Password for SmartPSS:

In the event that your social media, bank, email, etc. account is compromised, you would
not want someone collecting those passwords and trying them out on your video
surveillance system. Using a different username and password for your security system
will make it more difficult for someone to guess their way into your system.

9. Limit Features of Guest Accounts:

If your system is set up for multiple users, ensure that each user only has rights to
features and functions they need to use to perform their job.

10. UPnP:

● UPnP will automatically try to forward ports in your router or modem. Normally this
would be a good thing. However, if your system automatically forwards the ports and you
leave the credentials defaulted, you may end up with unwanted visitors.

● If you manually forwarded the HTTP and TCP ports in your router/modem, this feature
should be turned off regardless. Disabling UPnP is recommended when the function is not
used in real applications.

11. SNMP:

Disable SNMP if you are not using it. If you are using SNMP, you should do so only
temporarily, for tracing and testing purposes only.

12. Multicast:

Multicast is used to share video streams between two recorders. Currently there are no

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known issues involving Multicast, but if you are not using this feature, deactivation can
enhance your network security.

13. Check the Log:

If you suspect that someone has gained unauthorized access to your system, you can
check the system log. The system log will show you which IP addresses were used to
login to your system and what was accessed.

14. Physically Lock Down the Device:

Ideally, you want to prevent any unauthorized physical access to your system. The best
way to achieve this is to install the recorder in a lockbox, locking server rack, or in a room
that is behind a lock and key.

15. Connect IP Cameras to the PoE Ports on the Back of an NVR:

Cameras connected to the PoE ports on the back of an NVR are isolated from the outside
world and cannot be accessed directly.

16. Isolate NVR and IP Camera Network

The network your NVR and IP camera resides on should not be the same network as your
public computer network. This will prevent any visitors or unwanted guests from getting
access to the same network the security system needs in order to function properly.

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Important Safeguards and Warnings

1．Electrical safety

All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.
An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with
a protective earthing connection.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by
improper handling or installation.

2．Transportation security

Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation,
storage and installation.

3．Installation

Keep upwards. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the DVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the DVR.

4．Qualified engineers needed

All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted
repair.

5．Environment

The DVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.

6. Accessories

Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included.
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken in your package.

7. Lithium battery

Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury!
When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

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DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Safety Instruction

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Note

DANGER

Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
could result in device damage, data loss, performance degradation,
or unexpected results.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
could result in device damage, data loss, performance degradation,
or unexpected results.

Anti-static

Indicates it is the static sensitive device.

Electric shock

risk

Indicates presence of dangerous high voltage. There is a risk of
electric shock to persons.

High power

laser radiation risk

Indicates presence of high power laser radiation.

Tips

It is intended to help you to fix a problem or save your time.

Note

Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.

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1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Overview

The standalone series DVR is an excellent digital monitor product designed for security
field.

It adopts embedded Linux OS to maintain reliable operation. Popular H.264 compression
algorithm and G.711 audio compression technology realize high quality, low bit stream.
Unique frame by frame play function is suitable for detailed analysis. It has various
functions such as record, playback, monitor at the same time and can guarantee audio
video synchronization. This series product has advanced technology and strong network
data transmission function.

This series device adopts embedded design to achieve high security and reliability. It can
work in the local end, and at the same time, when connecting it to the professional
surveillance software (PSS), it can connect to the security network to realize strong
network and remote monitor function.

This series product can be widely used in various areas such as banking,
telecommunication, electric power, interrogation, transportation, intelligent resident zone,
factory, warehouse, resources, and water conservancy.

1.2 Features

This series product has the following features:

 Real-time surveillance

Support VGA port and HDMI port. Realize the surveillance through displayer. Support
HDMI, VGA, and TV output at the same time.

 Storage function

Special data format to guarantee data security and can remove the risk of the vicious data
modification. Support digital watermark.

 Compression format

Support multiple-channel audio and video. An independent hardware decodes the audio
and video signal from each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.

 Backup function

Support backup operation via USB port (such as U disk, portable HDD, burner)
Client-end user can download the file to local HDD to backup via network.

 Record & playback function

Support each channel real-time record independently, and at the same time it can support
search, forward play, network monitor, record search, download and etc.
Support various playback modes: slow play, fast play, backward play and frame by frame
play.
Support time title overlay so that you can view event accurate occurred time
Support customized zoom function during the preview.

 Network operation

Support network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ control.

 Alarm activation function

Several relay alarm outputs to realize alarm activation and on-site light control.
The alarm input port and output has the protection circuit to guarantee device safety.

 Communication port

RS485 port can realize alarm input and PTZ control.
RS232 port can connect to keyboard to realize central control, and can also connect to PC
COM to upgrade system and realize maintenance, and matrix control.
Standard Ethernet port can realize network access function.
The dual-network port has the multiple-access, fault-tolerance, load-balance setup mode.

 PTZ control

Support PTZ decoder via RS485.

 Intelligent operation

Mouse operation function
In the menu, support copy and paste setup function

 UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)

Establish mapping connection between LAN and WAN via UPnP protocol.

Slight function differences may be found due

to different

series.

1.3 Specifications

Technical Specificaon

System

Main Processor

Embedded Processor

Operating System

Embedded LINUX

Video and Audio

Analog Camera Input

HDCVI Camera

AHD Camera

TVI Camera

CVBS Camera

IP Camera Input

Audio In/Out

Two-way Talk

8/16 Channel, BNC

4K, 4MP, 1080P@25/30fps, 720P@50/60fps, 720P@25/30fp s

5MP, 4MP, 3MP, 1080P@25/30, 720P@25/30 fps

5MP, 3MP, 1080P@25/30, 720P@25/30fps

PAL/NTSC

8+4/16+8 Channel, each channel up to 8MP

1/1, RCA

Reuse audio in /out, RCA

Recording

Compression

H.264+/ H.264

Resolution

4K, 5MP, 4MP, 3MP, 1080P, 720P, 960H, D1, CIF, QCIF

Record Rate

Main stream: 4K(1~7fps); 5MP(1~12fps); 4MP/3MP(1~15fps);
1080P/720P/960H/D1/CI F/QCIF (1~25/30fps)
Sub steram:960H(1~15fps);
D1/CIF/QCIF(1~25/3 0fps)

Bit Rate

1Kbps ~ 6144Kbp s Per Channel

Record Mode

Manual, Schedule (Regular, Continuous), MD (Video
detect ion: Motion Detection, Vide o Loss, Tampering), Alarm,
Stop

Record Inter val

1 ~ 60 min (default: 6 0 min), Pre-recor d: 1 ~ 30 sec, Post­record: 10 ~ 300 sec

Display

Interface

1 HDMI, 1 VGA

Resolution

HDMI:38 40×2160, 25 60×1440, 1920×1080, 1280×1024,
1280×720, 1024×768
VGA: 1920×1080, 1280×1024, 1280 ×720, 1024×768

Multi-screen Display

When IP extension mode not enab led:
8CH: 1/4/8/9
16CH: 1/4/8/9/16
When IP extension mode enabled:
8CH: 1/4/8/9/16
16CH: 1/4/8/9/16/25

OSD

Camera ti tle, Time, Video loss, Camera lock, Motion
detection, Recording

Network

Interface

1 RJ-45 Port (1000M)

Network Function

HTT P, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, UPnP, RTSP, UDP, SMTP, NTP, DHCP,
DNS, IP Filter, PPPoE,DDNS, FTP, Alarm Ser ver,P2P, IP Search
(Suppor t Dahua IP camera, DVR, NVS, etc.)

Max. User Access

Smart Phone

Interoperability

128 users

iPhone, iPad, A ndroid

ONVIF 2.42, CGI Conformant

Video Detecon and Alarm

Trigger Events

Recording, PTZ, Tour, Video Push, Email, FTP, Snapshot, Buzzer
and Screen Tips

Motion Detection, MD Zon es: 396 (22 × 18), Video
Loss,Tampering an d Diagnosis

N/A

N/A

Video Detection

Alarm input

Relay Output

Playback and Backup

Playback

8CH: 1/4/9
16CH: 1/4/9/16

Search Mode

Time /Date, Alarm, MD and Exac t Search (accurate to second)

Playback Function

Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast play, Slow Play, Next File,
Previous File, Next Camera, Previous Camera, Full Screen,
Repeat, Shuffle, Backup Selectio n, Digital Zoo m

Backup Mode

USB Device/Network

Storage

Internal HDD

eS ATA

2 SATA Ports, up to 8TB capacity for ea ch disk

N/A

Auxiliary Interface

USB

RS232

RS485

2USB Ports (1 USB 2.0 , 1 USB 3.0)

N/A

1 Port, for PTZ Control

Electrical

Power Supply

Power Consumption

8CH:DC12V/4A
16CH:DC12V/5A

<15W (Without HDD)

Construcon

Dimensions

Net Wei ght

Gross Weight

Installation

1U, 375mm×287mm×53mm (14.8" x 11.3" x 2.1")

2.35kg (5.2 lb) (without HDD)

3.2kg (7.05lb)

Desktop installation

Environmental

Operating Conditions

Storage Conditions

-10°C ~ +55°C (+14°F ~ +131°F), 0~ 90 % RH

-20°C ~ +70°C (-4°F ~ +158°F) , 0~ 90 % RH

Third-party Support

Third-party Support

Dahua, Arec ont Vision, AXIS, Bosch, Brickcom, Canon, CP Plus,
Dynaco lor, Honeywell, Pana sonic, Pelco, Samsung, Sanyo,
Sony, Videotec, Vivotek, an d more

Cerficaons

Certifications

FCC: Part 15 Subpart B

CE: CE-LVD: EN 6095 0-1/IEC 6095 0-1
CE-EMC: EN 6100 0-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 55032, EN 50130,

EN 55024

UL: UL 6095 0-1

The front panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-6.

Figure 2-6

Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.

Icon

Name

Function

STATUS

Status indicator light

The blue light is on when the device is working
properly.

HDD

HDD status indicator

light

The blue light is on when the HDD is malfunction.

NET

Network status indicator
light

The blue light is on when the network connection is
abnormal.

POWER

Power status indicator light

The blue light is on when the power connection is
OK.

USB2.0 port

Connect to peripheral USB 2.0 storage device,
mouse, burner and etc.

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Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

SN Icon Name Function

1 VIDEO IN Video i

nput

port

Connect to analog camera, video input signal.

2 AUDIO IN Audio input

port

Connect to microphone and etc to input signal.

3 HDMI High definition

media
interface

High definition audio and video signal output port. It
transmits the same video signal as that of the VGA/TV or
different video signal from that of the VGA/TV（support
customized setup）.
S

upport mouse operation.

4 Network port 1000M Ethernet port

5 VGA VGA VGA video output port

6 Power switch Power on/off button.

7 GND Power switch Power on/off button.
8 AUDIO OUT Audio output

port

Connect to sound box and etc to output audio signal.

9 A RS485

communicatio
n port

RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You can connect to the
control devices such as speed dome PTZ.

B RS485_B.It is the cable B. You can connect to the control

devices such as speed dome PTZ.

10 USB3.0 port Connect to mouse, USB storage media, USB-burner and

etc.

11 Power socket Power input port

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2.3 Connection Sample

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Figure 2-99

SN Name Function

1 Power button Click it to boot up or shut down the device.
2 Address Click it to input device number, so that you can control it.
3 Forward Various forward speeds and normal speed playback.
4 Slow play Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
5 Next record In playback mode, playback the next video.
6 Previous record In playback mode, playback the previous video.
7 Play/Pause In pause mode, click this button to realize normal playback.

In normal playback click this button to pause playback.
In real-time monitor mode, click this button to enter video
search menu.

8 Reverse/pause Reverse playback pause mode, click this button to realize

normal playback.
In reverse playback click this button to pause playback.

9 Esc. Go back to previous menu or cancel current operation (close

upper interface or control)

10 Record Start or stop record manually

In record interface, working with the direction buttons to
select the record channel.
Click this button for at least 1.5 seconds, system can go to
the Manual Record interface.

2.4 Remote Control

The remote control interface is shown as in Figure 2-99.
Please note remote control is not our standard accessory and it is not included in the
accessory bag.

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SN

Name

Function

11

Direction keys

Switch current activated control, go to left or right.
In playback mode, it is to control the playback process bar.
Aux function(such as switch the PTZ menu)

12

Enter /menu key

go to OK button
go to the menu

13

Multiple-window
switch

Switch between multiple-window and one-window.

14

Fn

In 1-ch monitor mode: pop up assistant function:PTZ control
and Video color.

Switch the PTZ control menu in PTZ control interface.

In motion detection interface, working with direction keys to
complete setup.

In text mode, click it to delete character.

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0-9 number key
Input password, channel or switch channel.

Shift is the button to switch the input method.

2.5 Mouse Control

Left click
mouse

System pops up password input dialogue box if you have not logged in.
In real-time monitor mode, you can go to the main menu.

When you have selected one menu item, left click mouse to view menu
content.

Implement the control operation.

Modify checkbox or motion detection status.

Click combo box to pop up drop down list

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In input box, you can select input methods. Left click the corresponding
button on the panel you can input numeral/English character
(small/capitalized). Here ← stands for backspace button. ＿ stands for
space button.

In English input mode: _stands for input a backspace icon and ←
stands for deleting the previous character.

In numeral input mode: _ stands for clear and ← stands for
deleting the previous numeral.

When input special sign, you can click corresponding numeral in the
front panel to input. For example, click numeral 1 you can input“/” , or
you can click the numeral in the on-screen keyboard directly.

Double left
click mouse

Implement special control operation such as double click one item in
the file list to playback the video.

In multiple-window mode, double left click one channel to view in
full-window.
Double left click current video again to go back to previous
multiple-window mode.

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Right click
mouse

In real-time monitor mode, pops up shortcut menu: one-window,
four-window, nine-window and sixteen-window, Pan/Tilt/Zoom, color
setting, search, record, alarm input, alarm output, main menu.
Among which, Pan/Tilt/Zoom and color setting applies for current
selected channel.
If you are in multiple-window mode, system automatically switches to
the corresponding channel.

Exit current menu without saving the modification.

Press
middle
button

In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.

Switch the items in the check box.

Page up or page down

Move
mouse

Select current control or move control

Drag
mouse

Select motion detection zone

Select privacy mask zone.

2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel

2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard

The system supports two input methods: numeral input and English character (small and
capitalized) input.
Move the cursor to the text column, the text is shown as blue, input button pops up on the
right. Click that button to switch between numeral input and English input (capitalized and
small), Use > or < to shift between small character and capitalized character.

2.6.2 Front Panel

Move the cursor to the text column. Click Fn key and use direction keys to select number
you wanted. Please click enter button to input.

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3 Installation and Connections

Note: All the installation and operations here should conform to your local electric
safety rules.

3.1 Check Unpacked DVR

When you receive the DVR from the forwarding agent, please check whether there is any
visible damage. The protective materials used for the package of the DVR can protect
most accidental clashes during transportation. Then you can open the box to check the
accessories.
Please check the items in accordance with the list. Finally you can remove the protective
film of the DVR.

Note

Remote control is not a standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory bag.

3.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel

The model in the front panel is very important; please check according to your purchase
order.
The label in the rear panel is very important too. Usually we need you to represent the
serial number when we provide the service after sales.

3.3 HDD Installation

Important
Shut down the device and then unplug the power cable before you open the case to
replace the HDD!
All figures listed below for reference only!

This series DVR has 1 to 8 HDDs (no limitation for capacity). Please use HDD of 7200rpm
or higher. Usually we do not recommend the HDD for the PC. You can refer to the
Appendix for recommended HDD brand.
Please follow the instructions listed below to install hard disk.

 You can connect the HDD data cable and the power cable first and then fix the HDD

in the device.

 Please pay attention to the front cover. It adopts the vertical sliding design. You need

to push the clip first and then put down.

① Loosen the screws of the upper

cover and side panel.

Remove cover

② Fix four screws in the HDD

(Turn just three rounds).

③Place the HDD in accordance

with the four holes in the bottom.

④Turn the device upside down and

then turn the screws in firmly.

⑤Connect the HDD cable and

power cable. .

⑥Put the cover in accordance

with the clip and then place the
upper cover back. Secure the
screws in the rear panel and the
side panel.

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Important:

If the HDD amount is less than four, you do not need to install the HDD bracket.
When there is a bracket, please make sure the installation direction of HDDs is the same.

3.3.7 Rack Installation

The DVR occupies 1.5U/2U rack units of vertical rack space.

 Use twelve screws to fix the unit
 Please make sure the indoor temperature is below 35℃ (95°f).
 Please make sure there is 15cm (6 inches) space around the device to guarantee

sound ventilation.

 Please install from the bottom to the top.
 If there are more accessories connected in the rack, please take precaution

measures in case the rack power is overload.

3.4 Connecting Power Supply

Please check input voltage and device power button match or not.
We recommend you use UPS to guarantee steady operation, DVR life span, and other
peripheral equipments operation such as cameras.

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3.5 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices

3.5.1 Connecting Video Input

The video input interface is BNC. The input video format includes: PAL/NTSC BNC
（1.0VB

P- P ，

B75Ω.）.

The input video format: BNC（0.8VP-P，75Ω）,
The video signal should comply with your national standards.
The input video signal shall have high SNR, low distortion; low interference, natural color
and suitable lightness.

Guarantee the stability and reliability of the camera signal:

The camera shall be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
The camera and the DVR should have the same grounding to ensure the normal
operation of the camera.

Guarantee stability and reliability of the transmission lineBTTTB

Please use high quality, sound shielded BNC. Please select suitable BNC model
according to the transmission distance.
If the distance is too long, you should use twisted pair cable, and you can add video
compensation devices or use optical fiber to ensure video quality.
You should keep the video signal away from the strong electromagnetic interference,
especially the high tension current.

Keep connection lugs in well contactBTTTB

The signal line and shielded wire should be fixed firmly and in well connection. Avoid dry
joint, lap welding and oxidation.BTTT

3.5.2 Connecting Video Output

Video output includes a TBNC(PAL/NTSC, 1.0VP- P， 75Ω）output, a VGA output and a
HDMI output.
System supports BNC, VGA and HDMI output at the same time.
When you are using pc-type monitor to replace the monitor, please pay attention to the
following points:

 To defer aging, do not allow the pc monitor to run for a long time.
 Regular demagnetization will keep device maintain proper status.
 Keep it away from strong electromagnetic interference devices.

Using TV as video output device is not a reliable substitution method. You also need to
reduce the working hour and control the interference from power supply and other devices.
The low quality TV may result in device damage.

3.6 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio

3.6.1 Audio Input

BNC port is adopted for audio input port.
Due to high impedance of audio input, please use active sound pick-up.
Audio transmission is similar to video transmission. Try to avoid interference, dry joint,
loose contact and it shall be away from high tension current.

3.6.2 Audio Output

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The audio output signal parameter is usually over 200mv 1KΩ (BNC). It can directly
connect to low impedance earphone, active sound box or amplifier-drive audio output
device.
If the sound box and the pick-up cannot be separated spatially, it is easy to arouse
squeaking. In this case you can adopt the following measures:

 Use better sound pick-up with better directing property.
 Reduce the volume of the sound box.
 Using more sound-absorbing materials in decoration can reduce voice echo and

improve acoustics environment.

 Adjust the layout to reduce happening of the squeaking.

3.7 Alarm Input and Output Connection

Please read the followings before connecting.

1. Alarm input

a. Please make sure alarm input mode is grounding alarm input.
b. Grounding signal is needed for alarm input.
c. Alarm input needs the low level voltage signal.
d. Alarm input mode can be either NC (normal Open) or NO (Normal Close)
e. When you are connecting two DVRs or you are connecting one DVR and one other
device, please use a relay to separate them,

2. Alarm output

The alarm output port should not be connected to high power load directly (It shall be less
than 1A) to avoid high current which may result in relay damage. Please use the co
contactor to realize the connection between the alarm output port and the load.

3. How to connect PTZ decoder

a. Ensure the decoder has the same grounding with DVR, otherwise you may not control
the PTZ. Shielded twisted wire is recommended and the shielded layer is used to connect
to the grounding.
b. Avoid high voltage. Ensure proper wiring and some thunder protection measures.
c. For too long signal wires, 120Ω should be parallel connected between A, B lines on the
far end to reduce reflection and guarantee the signal quality.
d. “485 A, B” of DVR cannot parallel connect with “485 port” of other device.
e. The voltage between of A,B lines of the decoder should be less than 5v.

4. Please make sure the front-end device has soundly earthed.

Improper grounding may result in chip damage.

3.7.1 Alarm Input and Output Details

Important
Please refer to the specifications for the alarm input and output channel amount.

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Do not merely count the alarm input and out channel amount according to the ports
on the rear panel.

Figure 3-1

1，2，3，4，5，6，
7，8，9，10，11 ，
12，13，14，15，16

ALARM 1 to ALARM 16. The alarm becomes active in low voltage.

In the second line,
from the left to the
right:
NO1 C1，
NO2 C2，
NO3 C3，
NO4 C4,
NO5 C5,
NO6 C6.

There are six groups of normal open activation output (on/off button)

CTRL 12V

Control power output. For external alarm, you need to close the
device power to cancel the alarm.
Voltage current；500mA.

+12V

Rated current.
Voltage current；500mA.

Earth cable.

485 A/B

485 communication port. They are used to control devices such as
decoder. 120Ω should be parallel connected between A, B lines if
there are too many PTZ decoders.

T+,T-,R+,R-

They are four-wire full-duplex RS485 port
T+ T-: output wire
R+ R-: input wire

3.7.2 Alarm Input Port

Please refer to the following sheet for more information.
 Grounding alarm inputs. Normal open or Normal close type)

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 Please parallel connect COM end and GND end of the alarm detector (Provide

external power to the alarm detector).

 Please parallel connect the Ground of the DVR and the ground of the alarm detector.
 Please connect the NC port of the alarm sensor to the DVR alarm input(ALARM)
 Use the same ground with that of DVR if you use external power to the alarm device.

Figure 3-2

3.7.3 Alarm Output Port

 Provide external power to external alarm device.
 To avoid overloading, please read the following relay parameters sheet carefully.
 RS485 A/B cable is for the A/B cable of the PTZ decoder.

 T+,T-,R+,R- are four-wire double duplex RS485 port.

T+ T-: output wire
R+ R-: input wire

Relay Specification

Model

HFD23/005-1ZS

HRB1-S-DC5V

Material of the touch

AgNi+ gold-plating

AuAg10/AgNi10/CuNi30

Rating
(Resistance
Load）

Rated switch
capacity

30V DC 1A/125V AC 0.5A

24V DC 1A/125V AC 2A

Maximum
switch power

62.5VA/30W

250VA/48W

Maximum
switch voltage

125V AC/60V DC

125V AC/60V DC

Maximum
switch
currency

2A

2A

Insulation
Between

touches

400VAC 1 minute

500VAC 1 minute

Between touch
and winding

1000VAC 1 minute

1000VAC 1 minute
Turn-on Time

5ms max

5ms max

Turn-off Time

5ms max

5ms max

Longevity

Mechanical

1×107times （ 300

5×106 times （ 300

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Model

HFD23/005-1ZS

HRB1-S-DC5V

times/MIN）

times/MIN）

Electrical

1×105 times （ 30
times/MIN）

2.5×104 times （ 30
times/MIN）

Working Temperature

-30℃～+70℃

-40℃～+70℃

3.8 RS485

When the DVR receives a camera control command, it transmits that command up the coaxial
cable to the PTZ device. RS485 is a single-direction protocol; the PTZ device can’t return any
data to the unit. To enable the operation, connect the PTZ device to the RS485 (A,B) input on
the DVR.
Since RS485 is disabled by default for each camera, you must enable the PTZ settings first.
This series DVRs support multiple protocols such as Pelco-D, Pelco-P.
To connect PTZ devices to the DVR:

1. Connect RS485 A,B on the DVR rear panel.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the proper pins in the connector on the camera.

3. Please follow the instructions to configure a camera to enable each PTZ device on the
DVR.

Figure 3-3

3.9 Other Interfaces

There are still other interfaces on the DVR, such as USB port.

485 Port

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4 Overview of Navigation and Controls

Note

 The figures listed in the following chapters for reference only. Refer to the actual

product for detailed information. The operations are the same.

 For some functions, please left click mouse to enter the menu contents and right click

menu to go back to the previous menu. Refer to chapter 2.5 Mouse control for
detailed information.

4.1 Initial Settings

4.1.1 Boot up

WARNING

 The rated input voltage matches the device power on-off button. Please make sure

the power wire connection is OK. Then click the power on-off button.

 To protect device, please connect device to the power adapter first and then connect

the power cable.
 Always use the stable current, if necessary UPS is a best alternative measure.
Please follow the steps listed below to boot up the device.
Step 1 Connect the device to the monitor and then connect a mouse.
Step 2 Connect power cable.
Step 3 Click the power button at the front or rear panel and then boot up the device.

After device booted up, the device is in multiple-channel display mode by default.
If the boot up time is in the record period, the device automatically goes to auto
record mode, the corresponding channel indicator light is on, and device is
working properly.

4.1.2 Device Initialization

If it is your first time to use the device, please set a login password of admin (system
default user).

Note

For your device safety, please keep your login password of admin well after the
initialization steps, and change the password regularly.

Steps:

Step 1 Boot up device.

Device displays device initialization interface. See Figure 4-1.

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Figure 4-1

Step 2 Set login password of admin.

 User name: The default user name is admin.
 Password/confirm password: The password ranges from 8 to 32 digitals. It

can contain letters, numbers and special characters (excluding “'”,“"”,“;”,“:”,
“&”) . The password shall contain at least two categories. Usually we

recommend the strong password.

 Prompt question: If you set the prompt question here. On the login interface,

click , device can display the corresponding prompt question for you to

remind the password.

WARNING

STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED-For your device own safety, please
create a strong password of your own choosing. We also recommend you
change your password periodically especially in the high security system.

Step 3 Click Next.

Device goes to unlock pattern interface. See Figure 4-2.

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Figure 4-2

Step 4 Set unlock pattern.

After set unlock pattern, device goes to password protection interface. See
Figure 4-3.

Note

 The unlock pattern shall at least contain 4 grids.
 Device adopts unlock pattern to login by default if you have set pattern here.

If there is no unlock pattern, please input the password to login.

 Click Skip if there is no need to set unlock pattern.

Figure 4-3

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Step 5 Set security questions.

Note

 After setting the security questions here, you can use the email you input

here or answer the security questions to reset admin password. Refer to
chapter 4.1.3 Reset password for detailed information.

 Cancel the email or security questions box and then click Next button to skip

this step.

 Email: Input an email address for reset password purpose. In case you

forgot password in the future, input the security code you got on the
assigned email to reset the password of admin. If you have not input email
here or you need to update the email information, please go to the main
menu->Setting->System->Account to set.

 Security question: Set security questions and corresponding answers.

Properly answer the questions to reset admin password. In case you have
not input security question here or you need to update the security question
information, please go to the main menu->Setting->System->Account to set.

Step 6 Click OK to complete the device initialization setup.

Device goes to startup wizard interface. Refer to chapter 0 Quick Settings for
detailed information.

4.1.3 Reset Password

If you forgot admin password, you can reset the password by email or by answering the
security questions.

Steps:

Step 1 Go to the device login interface. See Figure 4-4 or Figure 4-5. .

 If you have set unlock pattern, device displays unlock pattern login interface.

See Figure 4-4. Click “Forgot unlock pattern”, device goes to Figure 4-5.

 If you have not set unlock pattern, device displays password interface. See

Figure 4-5.

Note

Click Switch user button in Figure 4-4 or click the user name in Figure 4-5 and
then select a user from the dropdown list, you can login via other account.

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Figure 4-4

Figure 4-5

Step 2 Click .

 If you have not input email address information when you are initializing the

device, the interface is shown as in Figure 4-6. Please input an email
address and then click Next button, devices goes to Figure 4-7.

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 If you have input email when you are initializing the device, device goes to

Figure 4-7.

Figure 4-6

Figure 4-7

Step 3 Reset login password.

There are two ways to reset the password: Scan QR code and reset by
email/security questions (local menu only)

 Email

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In Figure 4-7, follow the prompts on the interface to scan the QR code, and then
input the security code you get via the assigned email.

WARNING

 For the same QR code, max scan twice to get two security codes.

Refresh the QR code if you want to get security code again.

 The security code on your email is only valid for 24 hours.

 Security questions

In Figure 4-6, select security question from the drop down list. Device displays
security question interface. See Figure 4-8. Please input the correct answers
here.

Note

There is no security question item from the dropdown list if you have not set the
security question and corresponding answers when initializing the device.

Figure 4-8

Step 4 Click Next button.

Device displays reset password interface. See Figure 4-9.

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Figure 4-9

Step 5 Input new password and then confirm.

WARNING

STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED-For your device own safety, please
create a strong password of your own choosing. The password shall be at
least 8-digit containing at least two types of the following categories:
letters, numbers and symbols. We also recommend you change your
password periodically especially in the high security system.

Step 6 Click Save button to complete the reset setup.

Device pops up dialogue box asking you to sync the password to the camera
connecting by the default protocol. See Figure 2-31. Click OK to change the
camera password. See Figure 2-32.

Note

The following dialogue pops up if there is a digital channel.

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Figure 4-10

Figure 4-11

4.1.4 Quick Settings

The startup wizard and the configuration wizard can guide you to complete the basic
settings so that the device can work properly.

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 Startup wizard: After initialize the device, system goes to the End-User License

Agreement (EULA) interface. See Figure 4-12.Check the box to agree the EULA.

Click Next button to enter startup wizard if it is your first time to login. See Figure

4-13.

Figure 4-12

 Configuration wizard: On the preview interface, right click mouse and then click

configuration wizard. The setting items are the same as the startup wizard.

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Figure 4-13

4.1.4.1 General

Besides startup wizard and configuration wizard, from main
menu->Setting->System->General, you can also go to the General interface too.

4.1.4.1.1 General

Step 1 Click General tab.

Enter General interface. See Figure 4-14.

Step 2 Set parameters.

 Device ID: Please input a corresponding device name here.
 Device No: Here you can set device number.
 Language: System supports various languages: Chinese (simplified), Chinese

(Traditional), English, Italian, Japanese, French, Spanish (All languages listed here

are optional. Slight difference maybe found in various series.)

 Video standard: There are two formats: NTSC and PAL.
 Instant playback: It is to set playback time you can view in the preview interface. The

value ranges from 5 to 60 minutes.
 Auto logout: Here is for you to set auto logout interval once login user remains

inactive for a specified time. Value ranges from 0 to 60 minutes.
 Monitor channels when logout: Here you can set channels you want to view when

your account has logged out. Click the button and then cancel the channel name box,

you need to login to view the corresponding video. The channel window displays

in preview interface.

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 IPC Time Sync: You can input an interval here to synchronize the DVR time and IPC

time.
 Navigation bar: Check the box here, system displays the navigation bar on the

interface.
 Mouse sensitivity: You can set double click speed via dragging the slide bard. You

can Click Default button to restore default setup.

Figure 4-14

Step 3 Click Apply or Save to complete setup.

4.1.4.1.2 Date and Time

Step 1 Click Date and Time tab.

Enter date and time interface. See Figure 4-15.
Step 2 Set parameters.
 Date format: There are three types: YYYYY-MM-DD: MM-DD-YYYYY or

DD-MM-YYYY.

 Date separator: There are three denotations to separate date: dot, beeline and

solidus.

 DST: Here you can set DST time and date. Here you can set start time and end time

by setting corresponding week setup or by setting corresponding date setup.

 NTP: It is to set NTP server information. Check the NTP box to enable this function.
 Host IP: Input the server IP that installed the NTP server.
 Manual update: Click it, you can sync DVR time with the NTP server manually.

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 Port: System supports TCP transmission only. The port value is 123.
 Interval: It is to set the sync time interval between the DVR and the NTP server. The

value ranges from 0 to 65535 minutes.

Figure 4-15

Step 3 Click Apply or Save to complete setup.

4.1.4.1.3 Holiday

Step 1 Click Holiday tab.

Enter holiday interface. See Figure 4-16.

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Figure 4-16

Step 2 Click Add new holiday button.

Enter Add new holiday interface. See Figure 4-17.

Figure 4-17

Step 3 Input new holiday information. It is to set holiday name, repeat mode and

start/end time.

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Note

Click Add more to add more holidays if necessary.
Step 4 Click Add button.

Device goes back to Figure 4-16 to display the new holiday.

Note

 The new holiday state is on by default. Select from the dropdown list to

disable.

 Drag the slide bar, click to edit holiday, click to delete holiday.

Note

After successfully set holiday here, you can view holiday item in Schedule interface. It
is for you to set holiday schedule record/snapshot settings.

4.1.4.2 Network

Before the operation, make sure the device has properly connected the network cable.
Besides startup wizard and configuration wizard, from main
menu->Setting->Network->TCP/IP, you can also go to the network interface.
Step 1 From main menu->Setting->Network->TCP/IP.

Enter TCP/IP interface. See Figure 4-18.
Step 2 Set parameters.

 Network Mode: Includes multiple access, fault tolerance, and load balancing. Please
note the network mode is not for product of single-Ethernet card.

 Multiple-address mode: eth0 and eth1 operate separately. You can use the

services such as HTTP, RTP service via etho0 or the eth1. Usually you need to

set one default card (default setup is etho) to request the auto network service

form the device-end such as DHCP, email, FTP and etc. In multiple-address

mode, system network status is shown as offline once one card is offline.

 Network fault-tolerance: In this mode, device uses bond0 to communicate with

the external devices. You can focus on one host IP address. At the same time,

you need to set one master card. Usually there is only one running card (master

card).System can enable alternate card when the master card is malfunction. The

system is shown as offline once these two cards are both offline. Please note

these two cards shall be in the same LAN.

 Load balance: In this mode, device uses bond0 to communicate with the external

device. The eth0 and eth1 are both working now and bearing the network load.

Their network load are general the same. The system is shown as offline once

these two cards are both offline. Please note these two cards shall be in the same

LAN.

 Default Network Card: Please select eth0/eth1/bond0(optional) after enable

multiple-access function

 Main Network Card: Please select eth0/eth1 (optional).after enable multiple

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access function.

Note: Some series support the above three configurations and supports
functions as multiple-access, fault-tolerance and load balancing.

 IP Version: There are two options: IPv4 and IPv6. Right now, system supports these two

IP address format and you can access via them.

 MAC address: The host in the LAN can get a unique MAC address. It is for you to access

in the LAN. It is read-only.

 IP address: Here you can use up/down button () or input the corresponding

number to input IP address. Then you can set the corresponding subnet mask the
default gateway.

 Default gateway: Here you can input the default gateway. Please note system needs

to check the validity of all IPv6 addresses. The IP address and the default gateway
shall be in the same IP section. That is to say, the specified length of the subnet prefix
shall have the same string.

 DHCP: It is to auto search IP. When enable DHCP function, you cannot modify

IP/Subnet mask /Gateway. These values are from DHCP function. If you have not
enabled DHCP function, IP/Subnet mask/Gateway display as zero. You need to
disable DHCP function to view current IP information. Besides, when PPPoE is
operating, you cannot modify IP/Subnet mask /Gateway.

 MTU: It is to set MTU value of the network adapter. The value ranges from 1280-7200

bytes. The default setup is 1500 bytes. Please note MTU modification may result in
network adapter reboot and network becomes off. That is to say, MTU modification
can affect current network service. System may pop up dialog box for you to confirm
setup when you want to change MTU setup. Click OK button to confirm current reboot,
or you can click Cancel button to terminate current modification. Before the
modification, you can check the MTU of the gateway; the MTU of the DVR shall be the
same as or is lower than the MTU of the gateway. In this way, you can reduce packets
and enhance network transmission efficiency.

The following MTU value is for reference only.

 1500: Ethernet information packet max value and it is also the default value. It is

the typical setup when there is no PPPoE or VPN. It is the default setup of some

router, switch or the network adapter.

 1492: Recommend value for PPPoE.
 1468: Recommend value for DHCP.

 1450: Recommend value for VPN.
 Preferred DNS server: DNS server IP address.
 Alternate DNS server: DNS server alternate address.

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Figure 4-18

Step 3 Click Apply or Save to complete setup.

4.1.4.3 P2P

You can add a device via the client on the cellphone or the platform.

 You can use your cell phone to scan the QR code and add it to the cell phone client.
 Go to the P2P management platform, via the SN from scanning the QR code, you can

access the device in the WAN. Please refer to the P2P operation manual.
Besides startup wizard and configuration wizard, from main
menu->Setting->Network->P2P, you can also go to the P2P interface. See Figure 4-19.
Check the box to enable P2P function, and status is online. Cell phone or the platform can
add and access the device.

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Figure 4-19
Here we use cell phone APP to continue.
Step 1 Use cell phone to scan the QR code and download the APP.
Step 2 After installation, run the APP and Live Preview, enter the main interface. Now

you can add device to the APP.

1. Open App; tap to go to the Live preview.

2. Tap at the top left corner, you can see the main menu.

3. Tap Device manager button, you can use several modes (P2P/DDNS/IP and

etc.) to add the device. Click to save current setup. Tap Start Live
preview to view all-channel video from the connected device. See Figure
4-19.

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Figure 4-20

4.1.4.4 Registration

Note

You can only see the registration interface if you have set IP channel (Chapter 4.9.1.3.5
Channel type). The DVR supports ONVIF standard protocol.
It is to add/delete the camera to the corresponding channel and view the corresponding
information.
Besides startup wizard and configuration wizard, from the main
menu->Setting->Camera-> Registration or on the preview window and then right click
mouse and then select Camera Registration, you can go to the Registration interface. See
Figure 4-21.
Click IP search, and then select device in the searched results, click Add button.
 Uninitialized: Click Uninitialized, device display uninitialized remote device. Select a

device from the list and then click Initialize, you can set remote device initial user
name and password. Refer to chapter 4.1.4.4.1 Initialize camera for detailed
information.

 Show filter: Select from the dropdown list to display the corresponding devices.

 None: There is a filter. Device displays all remote devices.
 IPC: Device displays network camera.
 DVR: Device display storage device such as DVR, NVR and etc.

 IP search: Click it to search IP address. It includes device IP address, port, device

name, manufacturer, type. Use your mouse to click the item name, you can refresh
display order. Click IP address, system displays IP address from small to large. Click
IP address again, you can see icon, system displays IP address from large to small.
You can click other items to view information conveniently. For the network device

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already added to the device, you can see there is a small icon “*” after the SN in case
there is repeatedly add operation.

 Add: Click it to connect to the selected device and add it to the Added device list.

Support Batch add.

 Edit: Click button or double click a device in the list, you can change channel

setup.

 Delete: Please select one device in the Added device list and then click to

remove.

 Export: Export the added device list to the USB device. Refer to chapter 4.1.4.4.6

Export for detailed information.

 Import: Click to add several devices at the same time. Refer to chapter 4.1.4.4.7

Import for detailed information.

Figure 4-21

4.1.4.4.1 Initialize Camera

The initialize function in registration interface is to change connected camera login
password and IP address.

Steps:

Step 1 From main menu->Setting->Camera->Registration.

Enter Registration interface. See Figure 2-34.

Step 2 Click IP search and check the Uninitialized box.

Device displays uninitialized camera.

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Figure 4-22

Step 3 Select a camera to be initialized and then click Initialize button.

Device displays password setup interface. See Figure 4-23 and Figure 4-24.

Figure 4-23

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Figure 4-24

Step 4 Set camera password.

 Using current device password and email: Check the box to use DVR
current admin account and email information. There is no need to set password
and email. Please go to step 7.
 User name/password: The user name is admin. The password ranges from
8 to 32 digitals. It can contain letters, numbers and special characters (excluding
“'”,“"”,“;”,“:”,“&”) . The password shall contain at least two categories. Usually we
recommend the strong password.

WARNING

STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED-For your device own safety, please
create a strong password of your own choosing. We also recommend you
change your password periodically especially in the high security system.

Step 5 Click Next button.

Enter input email interface. See Figure 4-25.

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Figure 4-25
Step 6 Set email information.

Email: Input an email address for reset password purpose.

Note

Cancel the box and then click Next or Skip if you do not want to input email
information here.

Step 7 Click Next button.

Enter Modify IP address interface. See Figure 4-26.

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Figure 4-26
Step 8 Set camera IP address。

 Check DHCP, there is no need to input IP address, subnet mask, and default

gateway. Device automatically allocates the IP address to the camera.

 Check Static, and then input IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and

incremental value.

Note

 If it is to change several devices IP addresses at the same time, please input

incremental value. Device can add the fourth address of the IP address one
by one to automatically allocate the IP addresses.

 If there is IP conflict when changing static IP address, device pops up IP

conflict dialogue box. If batch change IP address, device automatically skips

the conflicted IP and begin the allocation according to the incremental value
Step 9 Click Next button.
Device begins initializing camera. See Figure 4-27.

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Figure 4-27

Step 10 Click Finish to complete the initialization.

4.1.4.4.2 Auto Add

Step 1 Click IP Search, device displays searched results.
Step 2 Double click an IP address or select an IP address and then click Add button, it is

to register the device to the DVR. Device supports batch add.

4.1.4.4.3 Manual Add

Step 1 Click Manual add to register the camera manually. There are three modes:

TCP/UDP/Auto. The default setup is TCP. See Figure 4-28.

Step 2 Input the corresponding value and then click OK button.

Note

 This series product supports the IPC from many popular manufactures such

as Sony, Hitachi, Axis, Samsung, Dynacolor, Arecont, Onvif and Dahua.

 System default IP address is 192.168.0.0 if you do not input IP address.

System will not add current IP address.

 You cannot add two or more devices in the Manual Add interface (Figure

4-28.). Click OK button, system connects to the corresponding front-end

device of current channel on the interface.

 means connection successful. means connection failed.

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Figure 4-28

4.1.4.4.4 Modify or Delete Device

 Click or double click a device in the added list. Device pops up the following

dialogue box. See Figure 4-29.

Figure 4-29

◇ Select a channel from the dropdown list and change the parameters.

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◇ Click Copy, device pops up the following dialogue box. It is to copy the user name and

password to the selected channel(s). See Figure 4-30.

Figure 4-30

 Click to disocnnected the camera and remove it from the added list.
 Select one or several device(s) in the added list, click Delete button to delete. Check

the box before the channel number to select all channels at the same time.

4.1.4.4.5 Change IP

It is to change camera IP address. Support change one by one or batch add.
 Change One by One

Click , you can change the information such as IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway, user name, password of the checked device. See Figure 4-31. Click Add button

and then click OK, you can add current device to the list,

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Figure 4-31

 Batch Add

Check several devices at the same time and then click the edit button . See Figure
4-32. Please check Batch modify button and then input start IP, end IP and default

gateway.

Figure 4-32

Click Add button and then click OK, it is to add devices to the list,

4.1.4.4.6 IP Export

System can export the Added device list to your local USB device.

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Step 1 Insert the USB device and then click the Export button.

Enter the following interface. See Figure 4-33.

Figure 4-33

Step 2 Select the directory and then click the OK button.

System pops up a dialogue box to remind you successfully exported.

Step 3 Please click OK button to exit.

Note

The exported file extension name is .CSV. The file information includes IP address, port,
remote channel number, manufacturer, user name and password.

4.1.4.4.7 IP Import

Import IP address to add the camera.
Step 1 Click Import button.

Enter Browse interface. See Figure 4-34.

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Figure 4-34

Step 2 Select the import file and then click the OK button.

System pops up a dialogue box to remind you successfully exported.

Note

If the imported IP has conflicted with current added device, system pops up a
dialogue box to remind you. You have two options:

 OK: Click OK button, system uses the imported setup to overlay current one.
 Cancel: Click Cancel button, system adds the new IP setup.

Step 3 Please click OK button to exit.

WARNING

 You can edit the exported .CSV file. Do not change the file format; otherwise it

may result in import failure.

 Does not support customized protocol import and export.
 The import and export device shall have the same language format.

4.1.4.5 Encode

It is to set video bit streams, image bit streams, and video overlay parameters.
Besides startup wizard and configuration wizard, from main
menu->Setting->Camera->Encode, you can also go to the following interface.

4.1.4.5.1 Encode

Step 1 Click Encode tab.

Enter Encode interface. See Figure 4-35.
Step 2 Set parameters.
 Channel: Select the channel you want.

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 Smart codec: Check the box to enable smart codec function. It can lower bit streams,

enhance compression rate, and reduce HDD storage space. Please note this function
is for main stream only.

 Type: Please select from the dropdown list. There are three options: regular/motion

detect/alarm. You can set the various encode parameters for different record types.

 Compression: System supports H.264H, H.264, H.264B, and MJPEG.

 H.264H: It is the High Profile compression algorithm. It has the high encode

compression rate. It can achieve high quality encode at low bit stream. Usually

we recommend this type.

 H.264 is the general compression algorithm.
 H.264B is the Baseline algorithm. Its compression rate is low. For the same video

quality, it has high bit stream requirements.

 MJPEG: In this encode mode, the video needs general large bit stream to

guarantee the video definition. You can use the max bit stream value in the

recommend bit to get the better video output effect.
 Resolution: It is to set video resolution. The higher the resolution is, the better the

video quality is.

 Frame rate: It ranges from 1f/s to 25f/s in NTSC mode and 1f/s to 30f/s in PAL mode.
 Bit rate type: System supports two types: CBR and VBR. In VBR mode, you can set

video quality.

 Quality: There are six levels ranging from 1 to 6. The sixth level has the highest image

quality.

 Video/audio: You can enable or disable the video/audio.
 Audio format: Please select from the dropdown list. There are three options:

G711a/G711u/PCM.

 Audio source: Please select from the dropdown list. There are two options:

local/HDCVI. For local mode, the audio signal is from the Audio In port. For HDCVI
mode, the audio signal is from the coaxial cable of the camera.

Step 3 Click Save button.

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Figure 4-35

4.1.4.5.2 Snapshot

It is set snapshot mode for each channel, and picture size, quality and frequency.
Step 1 Click Snapshot tab, enter the following interface. See Figure 4-36.
Step 2 Set parameters.

 Manual snap: The manual snapshot amount. The value ranges from 1 to 5.
 Snapshot mode: There are two modes: timing and trigger. If you set timing mode, you

need to set snapshot frequency. If you set trigger snapshot, you need to set snapshot
activation operation.

 Image size: Here you can set snapshot picture size.
 Image quality: Here you can set snapshot quality. The value ranges from 1 to 6.
 Interval: It is for you to set timing (schedule) snapshot interval.

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Figure 4-36

Step 3 Click Apply or Save to complete setup.

4.1.4.5.3 Overlay

It is to set preview or monitor cover-area, and time/channel title position.
Step 1 Click Overlay tab, interface is shown as in Figure 4-37.
Step 2 Set parameters.
 Cover area: Here is for you to set cover area. You can drag you mouse to set proper

section size. In one channel video, system max supports 4 zones in one channel.

 Preview/monitor: privacy mask has two types. Preview and Monitor. Preview means

the privacy mask zone cannot be viewed by user when system is in preview status.
Monitor means the privacy mask zone cannot be view by the user when system is in
monitor status.

 Time display: You can select system displays time or not when you playback. Please

click set button and then drag the title to the corresponding position in the screen.

 Channel display: You can select system displays channel number or not when you

playback. Please click set button and then drag the title to the corresponding position
in the screen.

 Copy:After you complete the setup, you can click Copy button to copy current setup to

other channel(s). You can see an interface is shown as in Figure 4-38. You can see
current channel number is grey. Please check the number to select the channel or you

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can check the box ALL. Please click the OK button in Figure 4-38 and Figure 4-37
respectively to complete the setup.

Figure 4-37

Figure 4-38

Step 3 Click Apply or Save to complete setup.

4.1.4.6 Basic

It is to manage HDD storage space.
Besides startup wizard and configuration wizard, from main
menu->Setting->Storage->Basic, you can also go to the following interface.
Step 1 From main menu->Setting->Storage->Basic.

Enter Basic interface, See Figure 4-39.
Step 2 Set parameters.

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 HDD full: It is to select working mode when hard disk is full. There are two options:

stop recording or overwrite.

◇ Stop: If current HDD is full while there is no idle HDD, then system stops recording,
◇ Overwrite: If the current HDD is full while there is no idle HDD, then system

overwrites the previous files.

Note

DVR does not overwrite the locked files.

 Pack duration: Here is for you to specify record duration. There are two ways for you

to set.

◇ Time length: It is to pack according to time. The value ranges from 1 to 60 minutes.

Default value is 60 minutes.

◇ File length: It is to pack according to file length. The default setup is 1024M. The

value ranges from 128M to 2048M.

 Auto delete old files:

◇ Never: Do not auto delete old files.
◇ Customized: input customized period here, system can auto delete corresponding old

files.

Figure 4-39

4.1.4.7 Schedule

Besides startup wizard and configuration wizard, from main
menu->Setting->Storage->Schedule, you can also go to the following interface.

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Note

 You need to have proper rights to implement the following operations. Please

make sure the HDDs have been properly installed.

 After the system booted up, it is in default 24-hour regular mode. You can set record

type and time in schedule interface.

 Please note you need to go to main menu->Setting->System->General->Holiday to set

holiday date first, otherwise, there is no holiday setup item.

4.1.4.7.1 Record

Step 1 Click Next button, enter Schedule interface. See Figure 4-43.
Step 2 Set parameters.
 Channel: Please select the channel number first. You can select “all” if you want to

set for the whole channels.

 : Sync connection icon. Select icon of several dates, all checked items

can be edited together. Now the icon is shown as .

 : Click it to delete a record type from one period.
 Record Type: Please check the box to select corresponding record type. There are

five types: Regular/MD (motion detect)/Alarm/MD&Alarm/intelligent.

 Week day: There are eight options: ranges from Saturday to Sunday and all.
 Holiday: It is to set holiday setup. Please note you need to go to the General interface

(Main Menu->Setting->System->General) to add holiday first. Otherwise you cannot
see this item.

 Pre-record: System can pre-record the video before the event occurs into the file. The

value ranges from 1 to 30 seconds depending on the bit stream.

 Redundancy: System supports redundancy backup function. You can highlight

Redundancy button to activate this function. Please note, before enable this function,
please set at least one HDD as redundant. (Main menu->Setting->Storage->HDD
Manager). Please note this function is null if there is only one HDD.

 Period setup: Click button after one date or a holiday, you can see an interface

shown as in Figure 4-44.There are five record types: regular, motion detection (MD),
Alarm, MD & alarm and intelligent.

Please following the steps listed below to draw the period manually.

 Select a channel you want to set. See Figure 4-40.

Figure 4-40

 Set record type. See Figure 4-41.

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Figure 4-41

 Please draw manually to set record period. There are six periods in one day. See

Figure 4-42.

Figure 4-42

Figure 4-43

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Figure 4-44

Step 3 Click Apply to exit.

Note

After setting in the Schedule interface, please refer to the following contents to enable
schedule record function.
 From main menu->Setting->Event, select corresponding event and then enable

record function. Refer to chapter 4.9.3 Alarm events for detailed information.

 From main menu->Setting->Storage->Record, set record mode as auto. Refer to

chapter 4.9.4.5 Record for detailed information.

4.1.4.7.2 Snapshot

Device snapshots images as you set here.
Refer to chapter 4.1.4.7.1 Record for detailed information.

Note

After setting in the Schedule interface, please refer to the following contents to enable
schedule snapshot function.
 From main menu->Setting->Event, select corresponding event and then enable

record function. Refer to chapter 4.9.3 Alarm events for detailed information.

 From main menu->Setting->Storage->Record, set record mode as auto. Refer to

chapter 4.9.4.5 Record for detailed information.

Quick Setup

Copy function allows you to copy one channel setup to another. After setting in channel 1,
click Copy button, you can go to interface Figure 4-45. You can see current channel name
is grey such as channel 1. Now you can select the channel you want to paste such as
channel 5/6/7. If you want to save current setup of channel 1 to all channels, you can click
the first box “ALL”. Click the OK button to save current copy setup. Click the OK button in
the Encode interface, the copy function succeeded.

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Figure 4-45

Redundancy

Redundancy function allows you to memorize record file in several disks. When there
is file damage occurred in one disk, there is a spare one in the other disk. You can use
this function to maintain data reliability and safety.
 In the main menu, from Setting->Storage-> Schedule, you can highlight

redundancy button to enable this function.

 In the main menu, from Main menu->Setting->Storage->HDD Manager, you can set

one or more disk(s) as redundant. You can select from the dropdown list. System

auto overwrites old files once hard disk is full.
Please note only read/write disk or read-only disk can backup file and support file
search function, so you need to set at least one read-write disk otherwise you cannot
record video.

Note

About redundancy setup:

 If current channel is not recording, current setup gets activated when the channel

begin recording the next time.
 If current channel is recording now, current setup will get activated right away, the

current file will be packet and form a file, then system begins recording as you have

just set.
After you completed all the setups, please click Save button.

Playback or search in the redundant disk.

There are two ways for you to playback or search in the redundant disk.
 Set redundant disk(s) as read-only disk or read-write disk (Main

menu->Setting->Storage->HDD Manager)). System needs to reboot to get setup

activated. Now you can search or playback file in redundant disk.
 Dismantle the disk and play it in another PC.

4.2 Preview

4.2.1 Preview Window

After you logged in, the system is in live viewing mode. See Figure 4-46. It is to display

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system date, time, channel name and window number. If you want to change system
date and time, please refer to general settings (Main
Menu->Setting->System->General). If you want to modify the channel name, please
refer to the display settings (Main Menu->Camera->CAM name)

Figure 4-46

SN

Icon

Function

1 When current channel is recording, system displays this icon.

2 When motion detection alarm occurs, system displays this icon.

3 When video loss alarm occurs, system displays this icon.

4

When current channel is in monitor lock status, system displays this
icon.

Tips

Preview drag: If you want to change position of channel 1 and channel 2 when you are
previewing, you can left click mouse in the channel 1 and then drag to channel 2,
release mouse you can switch channel 1 and channel 2 positions.

4.2.2 Preview Control

The preview control function has the following features.
 Support preview playback.

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 In the preview desktop, system can playback previous 5-60 minutes record of

current channel. Please go to the Main Menu->General to set real-time
playback time.

 Support drag and play function. You can use your mouse to select any

playback start time.

 Support playback, pause and exit function.

 Right now, system does not support slow playback and backward playback

function.

 Support digital zoom function.
 Support real-time backup function.

You can follow the contents listed below for the operation instruction.

Preview control interface

Move you mouse to the top center of the video of current channel, you can see system
pops up the preview control interface. See Figure 4-47 and Figure 4-48.

Note

If your mouse stays in this area for more than 6 seconds and has no operation, the
control bar automatically hides.

Figure 4-47 Analog Channel

Figure 4-48 Digital Channel

1) Instant playback
It is to playback the previous 5-60 minutes record of current channel.
Please go to the Main menu->Setting->->System->General to set instant playback
time. See Figure 4-49.
System may pop up a dialogue box if there is no such record in current channel.

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 6 7

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Figure 4-49

2) Digital zoom
It is to zoom in specified zone of current channel. It supports zoom in function of
multiple-channel.

Click button , the button is shown as .

There are two ways for you to zoom in.
 Drag the mouse to select a zone, you can view an interface show as Figure 4-50.

Figure 4-50

 Put the middle button at the center of the zone you want to zoom in, and move the

mouse, you can view an interface shown as in Figure 4-51.

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Figure 4-51

Right click mouse to cancel zoom and go back to the original interface.

3) Manual record function
It is to backup the video of current channel to the USB device. System cannot backup
the video of multiple-channel at the same time.

Click button , system begins recording. Click it again, system stops recoridng. You
can find the record file on the flash disk.

4) Manual Snapshot

Click to snapshot 1-5 times. The snapshot file is saved on the USB device or HDD.

You can go to the Search interface (chapter 4.7.1) to view.

5) Mute (For analog channel only)
Click to mute. Click again to enable audio function when preview.
Please note this function is for one-window mode only.

6) Bidirectional talk (For channel connected via private protocol only)
If the connected front-end device supports bidirectional talk function, you can click this

button. Click button to start bidirectional talk function the icon now is shown as

. Now the rest bidirectional talk buttons of digital channel becomes null too.

Click again, you can cancel bidirectional talk and the bidirectional talk buttons of

other digital channels become as .

7) Remote device (For digital channel only)
Shortcut menu. Click it to go to the remote device interface to add/delete remote
device or view its corresponding information. Please refer to chapter 4.9.1.1 for
detailed information.

4.3 Right-Click Menu

On the preview interface, right click mouse, you can view menu interface shown as in
Figure 4-52.

Note

 After you go to the corresponding interface, right click mouse to go back to the

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upper-level.
 The following figure for reference only. Slight difference may be found on the user

interface.

 Window split mode: You can select window amount and then select channels.
 Previous screen/next screen: Click it to go to the previous screen/next screen.
 PTZ: Click it to go to PTZ interface.
 Auto focus: Please make sure you connected network camera supports this function.
 Color setting: Set video corresponding information.
 Display: Set video output rate.
 Face search: It is to display human face list and view human face record.
 Search: Click it to go to Search interface to search and playback a record file.
 Record control: Enable/disable record channel.
 Alarm output: Enable/disable alarm output function.
 Remote device: Click it to add remote device.
 Video matrix: Set video matrix tour channel and interval.
 Main menu: Go to system main menu interface.

Figure 4-52

4.3.1 Window Switch

System supports 1/4/8/9-window (The options here depend on your product channel
amount). You can select from the dropdown list. See Figure 4-53.

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Figure 4-53

4.3.2 Previous Screen/Next Screen

Click it to go to the previous screen/next screen. For example, if you are using 4-split
mode, the first screen is displaying the channel 1-4, click Next screen, you can view
channel 5-8.

4.3.3 PTZ Control

The PTZ setup is shown as in See Figure 4-54.
Please note the commend name is grey once device does not support this function.
The PTZ operation is only valid in one-window mode.

Here you can control PTZ direction, speed, zoom, focus, iris, preset, tour, scan, pattern
aux function, light and wiper, rotation and etc.
Speed is to control PTZ movement speed. The value ranges from 1 to 8.The speed 8 is
faster than speed 1. You can use the remote control to click the small keyboard to set.

You can click and of the zoom, focus and iris to zoom in/out, definition and
brightness.

The PTZ rotation supports 8 directions. If you are using direction buttons on the front
panel, there are only four directions: up/down/left/right.

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Figure 4-54

In the middle of the eight direction arrows, there is a 3D intelligent positioning key. See
Figure 4-55. Please make sure your protocol supports this function and you need to use
mouse to control.
Click this key, system goes back to the single screen mode. Drag the mouse in the screen
to adjust section size. The dragged zone supports 4X to 16X speeds. It can realize PTZ
automatically. The smaller zone you dragged, the higher the speed.

Figure 4-55

Name

Function
key

function

Shortcut
key

Function
key

function

Shortcut
key

Zoom

Near

Far



Focus

Near

│

Far

►│

Iris close



Open



In Figure 4-54, click to open the menu, you can set preset, tour, pattern, scan and
etc. See Figure 4-56.

Figure 4-56

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Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Please note the above interface may vary due to different protocols. The button is grey
and cannot be selected once the current function is null.
Right click mouse or click the ESC button at the front panel to go back to the Figure
4-54.

Icon

Function

Icon

Function

Preset

Flip
Tour

Reset

Pattern

Aux

Scan

Aux on-off

button

Rotate

Go to menu

4.3.3.1 PTZ Function Setup

Click , you can go to the following interface to set preset, tour, pattern, and scan. See
Figure 4-57.

Figure 4-57

Preset Setup

In Figure 4-57, click preset button and use eight direction arrows to adjust camera to the
proper position. The interface is shown as in Figure 4-58.
Click Set button and then input preset number.
Click Set button to save current preset.

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Figure 4-58

Tour Setup

In Figure 4-57, click tour button.
Input tour value and preset No. Click Add preset button to add current preset to the tour.
See Figure 4-59.

Tips

Repeat the above steps to add more presets to the tour. Click Del preset button to remove
it from the tour. Please note some protocols do not support delete preset function.

Figure 4-59

Pattern Setup

In Figure 4-57, click Pattern button and input pattern number.
Click Begin button to start direction operation. Or you can go back to Figure 4-54 to
operate zoom/focus/iris/direction operation.
In Figure 4-57, click End button.

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Figure 4-60

Scan Setup

In Figure 4-57, click Scan button.
Use direction buttons to set camera left limit and then click Left button.
Use direction buttons to set camera right limit and then click Right button. Now the scan
setup process is complete.

Figure 4-61

4.3.3.2 Call PTZ Function

Call Preset

In Figure 4-56, input preset value and then click to call a preset. Click
again to stop call.

Call Pattern

In Figure 4-56, input pattern value and then click to call a pattern. Click
again to stop call.

Call Tour

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In Figure 4-56, input tour value and then click to call a tour. Click again
to stop call.

Call Scan

In Figure 4-56, input Scan value and then click to call a tour. Click again
to stop call.

Rotate

In Figure 4-56, click to enable the camera to rotate.
System supports preset, tour, pattern, scan, rotate, light and etc function.

Note

 Preset, tour and pattern all need the value to be the control parameters. You can

define it as you require.
 You need to refer to your camera user’s manual for Aux definition. In some cases, it

can be used for special process.

Aux

Click , system goes to the following interface. The options here are defined by the
protocol. The aux number is corresponding to the aux on-off button of the decoder. See

Figure 4-62.

Figure 4-62

4.3.4 Auto Focus

Note

 This function is for the motorized-lens network camera.
 For HD auto focus camera, you can go to the PTZ control interface to set. Please

refer to Chapter 4.3.3 PTZ.
On the preview interface, right click mouse and then select Auto focus, you can go to the
following interface. See Figure 4-63.

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It is to set auto focus and zoom function. Click auto focus function, camera can realize
auto focus function.

Figure 4-63

4.3.5 Color

Here you can set hue, brightness, contrast, saturation, gain, white level, color mode
and etc. See Figure 4-64.

Figure 4-64

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

Item

Note

Period

There are two periods in one day. You can set different
sharpness, brightness, and contrast setup for different
periods.

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Item

Note

Effective Time

Check the box here to enable this function and then set
period time.

Sharpness

The value here is to adjust the edge of the video. The
value ranges from 0 to 100. The larger the value is, the
clear the edge is and vice versa. Please note there is
noise if the value here is too high. The default value is 50
and the recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.

Brightness

It is to adjust monitor window bright. The value ranges
from 0 to 100. The default value is 50.

The larger the number, the bright the video is. When you
input the value here, the bright section and the dark
section of the video will be adjusted accordingly. You
can use this function when the whole video is too dark or
too bright. Please note the video may become hazy if the
value is too high. The recommended value ranges from
40 to 60.

Contrast

It is to adjust monitor window contrast. The value ranges
from 0 to 100. The default value is 50.

The larger the number, the higher the contrast is. You
can use this function when the whole video bright is OK
but the contrast is not proper. Please note the video may
become hazy if the value is too low. If this value is too
high, the dark section may lack brightness while the
bright section may over exposure .The recommended
value ranges from 40 to 60.

Saturation

It is to adjust monitor window saturation. The value
ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50.

The larger the number, the strong the color is. This value
has no effect on the general brightness of the whole
video. The video color may become too strong if the
value is too high. For the grey part of the video, the
distortion may occur if the white balance is not accurate.
Please note the video may not be attractive if the value
is too low. The recommended value ranges from 40 to

60.

Gain

The gain adjust is to set the gain value. The default
value may vary due to different device models. The
smaller the value, the low the noise. But the brightness is
also too low in the dark environments. It can enhance
the video brightness if the value is high. But the video
noise may become too clear.

White level

It is to enhance image effect.

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Item

Note

Color mode

It includes several modes such as standard, color, bright,
gentle. Select a color mode, the sharpness, brightness,
contrast and etc can automatically switch to
corresponding setup.

EQ
Click or to adjust image equalization value.

Click reset button , system can auto adjust the video
to the best effect.

Note

This function is for HD analog channel only.

Image position

It is to adjust the image position on the screen. The
value here refers to the pixel. The default pixel value is

16.

Note

This function is for analog channel only.

4.3.6 Display

It is to set display output mode. There are two modes: full screen/image original rate. Icon

means current display output mode. See Figure 4-65.

Figure 4-65

4.3.7 Face Search

It is to display human face record list, and view human face recognition record file.

4.3.8 Search

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Please refer to chapter 4.7.1 for detailed information.

4.3.9 Record Control

Please refer to chapter 4.9.4.5 for detailed information.

4.3.10 Alarm Output

Please refer to chapter 4.9.3.10 for detailed information.

4.3.11 Remote Device

Please refer to chapter 4.9.1.1 for detailed information.

4.3.12 Video Matrix

Please refer to chapter 4.9.5.3 for detailed information.

4.3.13 Main menu

Please refer to chapter 4.6 for detailed information.

4.4 Navigation Bar

You need to go to the Main menu->Setting->System->General to enable navigation
bar function; otherwise you cannot see the following interface.
The navigation bar is shown as below. See Figure 4-66.

Figure 4-66

4.4.1 Main Menu

Click button to go to the main menu interface.

4.4.2 Output Screen

Select corresponding window-split mode and output channels.

4.4.3 Previous/Next Screen

Click to go to the previous screen, click to go to the next screen. For
example, if you are using 4-split mode, the first screen is displaying the channel 1-4,

click , you can view channel 5-8.

4.4.4 Tour

Click button to enable tour, the icon becomes , you can see the tour is in
process.

4.4.5 Favorites

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Click , system pops up add/edit favorites. See Figure 4-67.

Figure 4-67

4.4.6 Channel

It is to pop up channel tree. You can left click to select a channel on the tree and then drag
it to the preview window on the left pane.

4.4.7 PTZ

Click , system goes to the PTZ control interface. Please refer to chapter 4.3.3.

4.4.8 Color

Click button , system goes to the color interface. Please refer to chapter 4.3.5.

4.4.9 Search

Click button , system goes to search interface. Please refer to chapter 4.7.1

4.4.10 Alarm Status

Click button , system goes to alarm status interface. It is to view device status and
channel status. Please refer to chapter 4.9.3.

4.4.11 Channel Info

Click button , system goes to the channel information setup interface. It is to view
information of the corresponding channel. See Figure 4-68.

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Figure 4-68

4.4.12 Registration

Click , system goes to an interface for you to view remote device information. Please
refer to chapter 4.9.1.1.

4.4.13 Network

Click , system goes to the network interface. It is to set network IP address, default
gateway and etc. Please refer to chapter 4.9.2.

4.4.14 HDD Manager

Click ， system goes to the HDD manager interface. It is to view and manage HDD
information. Please refer to chapter 4.9.4.2.

4.4.15 USB Manager

Click ， system goes to the USB Manager interface. It is to view USB information,
backup and update. Please refer to chapter 4.7.3 Backup, chapter 4.8.4 Log， Chapter

4.9.5.12 Import/Export,, and chapter 4.9.5.14 Upgrade for detailed information.

4.5 USB Device Auto Pop-up

After you inserted the USB device, system can auto detect it and pop up the following
dialogue box. It allows you to conveniently backup file, log, configuration or update

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system. See Figure 4-69. Please refer to chapter 4.7.3 Backup, chapter 4.8.4 Log，
Chapter 4.9.5.12 Import/Export,, and chapter 4.9.5.14 Upgrade for detailed information.

Figure 4-69

4.6 Main Menu

The main menu interface is shown as below. See Figure 4-70.

Figure 4-70

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4.7 Operation

4.7.1 Search

Click search button in the main menu, search interface is shown as below. See Figure
4-71.
Usually there are four file types:

 R: Regular recording file.
 A: External alarm recording file.
 M: Motion detection recording file
 Orange: Intelligent recording file.

Figure 4-71

Please refer to the following sheet for more information.

SN

Name

Function

1

Display
window

 Here is to display the searched picture or file.
 Support 1/4/9/16-window playback.

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2

Search
type

 Here you can select to search the picture or the recorded file.
 You can select to play from the read-write HDD, from peripheral device or from

redundancy HDD.

 Before you select to play from the peripheral device, please connect the

corresponding peripheral device. You can view all record files of the root directory
of the peripheral device. Click the Browse button; you can select the file you want to
play.

 Check the box here; you can enable splice playback function. Please refer to

chapter 4.7.1.4 for detailed information.

Important
 Redundancy HDD does not support picture backup function, but it

supports picture playback function. You can select to play from redundancy
HDD if there are pictures on the redundancy HDD.

3

Calendar

 The blue highlighted date means there is picture or file. Otherwise, there is no

picture or file.

 In any play mode, click the date you want to see, you can see the

corresponding record file trace in the time bar.

4

Playback
mode
and
channel
selection
pane.

 Playback mode:1/4/9/16/customized. (It may vary due to different series.)
 In 1-window playback mode: you can select 1-16 channels.
 In 4-window playback mode: you can select 4 channels according to your

requirement.

 In 9-window playback mode, you can switch between 1-8 and 9-16 channels.
 In 16-window playback mode, you can switch between1-16 and 17-32

channels.

 In customized mode, you can select one or more channel(s) you want to

playback at the same time. See chapter 4.7.1.4.
 The time bar will change once you modify the playback mode or the channel
option.

5

Card
number
search

The card number search interface is shown as below. Here you can view card
number/field setup bar. You can implement advanced search.

6

Mark file
list button

Click it to go to mark file list interface. You can view all mark information of current
channel by time. Please refer to chapter 4.7.1.3 for detailed information.
Please note only the product of this icon supports mark function.

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7

File list
switch
button

 Double click it, you can view the picture/record file list of current day.
 The file list is to display the first channel of the record file.
 The system can display max 128 files in one time. Use the │and │ or the

mouse to view the file. Select one item, and then double click the mouse or click the
ENTER button to playback.

 You can input the period in the following interface to begin accurate search.
 File type:R—regular record； A—external alarm record；M—Motion detect

record.

 Lock file. Click the file you want to lock and click the button to lock. The

file you locked will not be overwritten.

 Search locked file: Click the button to view the locked file.

8

Playback
control
pane.

►/

Play/Pause
There are three ways for you to begin playback.

 The play button
 Double click the valid period of the time bar.
 Double click the item in the file list.

In slow play mode, click it to switch between play/pause.

■

Stop



Backward play
In normal play mode, left click the button, the file begins backward play.
Click it again to pause current play.
In backward play mode, click ►/ to restore normal play.

│/
│

In playback mode, click it to play the next or the previous section. You can
click continuously when you are watching the files from the same channel.
In normal play mode, when you pause current play, you can click │ and
│ to begin frame by frame playback.
In frame by frame playback mode, click ►/ to restore normal playback.

►

Slow play
In playback mode, click it to realize various slow play modes such as slow
play 1, slow play 2, and etc.



Fast forward
In playback mode, click to realize various fast play modes such as fast
play 1,fast play 2 and etc.

Note: The actual play speed has relationship with the software version.

Smart search

The volume of the playback

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Click the snapshot button in the full-screen mode, the system can snapshot
1 picture.
System supports custom snap picture saved path. Please connect the
peripheral device first, click snap button on the full-screen mode, you can
select or create path. Click Start button, the snapshot picture can be saved
to the specified path.

Mark button.
Please note this function is for some series product only. Please make sure
there is a mark button in the playback control pane.
You can refer to chapter 4.7.1.3 for detailed information.

9

Time bar

 It is to display the record type and its period in current search criteria.

 In 4-window playback mode, there are corresponding four time bars. In other

playback mode, there is only one time bar.

 Use the mouse to click one point of the color zone in the time bar, system

begins playback.
 The time bar is beginning with 0 o'clock when you are setting the configuration.
The time bar zooms in the period of the current playback time when you are playing
the file.

 The green color stands for the regular record file. The red color stands for the

external alarm record file. The yellow stands for the motion detect record file.

10

Time bar
unit

●The option includes: 24H, 12H, 1H and 30M. The smaller the unit, the larger the
zoom rate. You can accurately set the time in the time bar to playback the record.

 The time bar is beginning with 0 o'clock when you are setting the configuration.
The time bar zooms in the period of the current playback time when you are playing
the file.

11

Backup

 Select the file(s) you want to backup from the file list. You can check from the

list. Then click the backup button, now you can see the backup menu. System

supports customized path setup. After select or create new folder, click the

Start button to begin the backup operation. The record file(s) will be saved in

the specified folder.
 Check the file again you can cancel current selection. System max supports to

display 32 files from one channel.

 After you clip on record file, click Backup button you can save it.
 For one device, if there is a backup in process, you cannot start a new backup

operation.

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12

Clip

 It is to edit the file.

●Please play the file you want to edit and then click this button when you want to
edit. You can see the corresponding slide bars in the time bar of the corresponding
channel. You can adjust the slide bar or input the accurate time to set the file end
time.
 After you set, you can click Clip button again to edit the second period. You can

see the slide bar restore its previous position.

 Click Backup button after clip, you can save current contents in a new file.
 You can clip for one channel or multiple-channel. The multiple-channel click

operation is similar with the one-channel operation.
Please note:

 System max supports 1024 files backup at the same time.
 You cannot operate clip operation if there is any file has been checked in

the file list.

13

Record
type

In any play mode, the time bar will change once you modify the search type.

Other Functions

14

Smart
search

 When system is playing, you can select a zone in the window to begin smart

search. Click the motion detect button to begin play.
 Once the motion detect play has begun, click button again will terminate

current motion detect file play.

 There is no motion detect zone by default.
 If you select to play other file in the file list, system switches to motion detect

play of other file.
 During the motion detect play process, you cannot implement operations such

as change time bar, begin backward playback or frame by frame playback.
 Please refer to chapter 4.7.1.1 Smart Search for detailed operation.

15

Other
channel
synchroni
zation
switch to
play
when
playback

When playing the file, click the number button, system can switch to the same
period of the corresponding channel to play.

16

Sync

In pane 13 of Figure 4-71, click Sync button, you can playback the files of different
channels occurred at the same time.

17

Digital
zoom

When the system is in full-screen playback mode, left click the mouse in the
screen. Drag your mouse in the screen to select a section and then left click
mouse to realize digital zoom. You can right click mouse to exit.

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18

Manually
switch
channel
when
playback

During the file playback process, you can switch to other channel via the
dropdown list or rolling the mouse.
This function is null if there is no record file or system is in smart search process.

4.7.1.1 Smart Search

During the multiple-channel playback mode, double click one channel and then click the

button, system begins smart search. System supports 396(22*18 PAL) and
330(22*15 NTSC) zones. Please left click mouse to select smart search zones. See
Figure 4-72.

Figure 4-72

Click the , you can go to the smart search playback. Click it again, system stops
smart search playback.

Note

 System does not support motion detect zone setup during the full-screen mode.
 During the multiple-channel playback, system stops playback of rest channels if you

implement one-channel smart search.

4.7.1.2 Accurate playback by time

Select records from one day, click the list, you can go to the file list interface. You can
input time at the top right corner to search records by time. See image on the left side of

the Figure 4-73 For example, input time 11:00.00 and then click Search button ,
you can view all the record files after 11:00.00 (The records includes current time.). See

image on the right side of the Figure 4-73 Double click a file name to playback.

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Note

 After you searched files, system implement accurate playback once you click Play

for the first time.

 System does not support accurate playback for picture.
 System supports synchronization playback and non-synchronous playback. The

synchronization playback supports all channels and non-synchronous playback
only supports accurately playback of current select channel.

Figure 4-73

4.7.1.3 Mark Playback

Please make sure your purchased device support this function. You can use this
function only if you can see the mark playback icon on the Search interface (Figure
4-71).

When you are playback record, you can mark the record when there is important
information. After playback, you can use time or the mark key words to search
corresponding record and then play. It is very easy for you to get the important video
information.
 Add Mark
When system is playback, click Mark button , you can go to the following interface. See
Figure 4-74.

Figure 4-74

 Playback Mark

During 1-window playback mode, click mark file list button in Figure 4-71, you can go
to mark file list interface. Double click one mark file, you can begin playback from the mark

time.

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 Play before mark time
Here you can set to begin playback from previous N seconds of the mark time.

Note

Usually, system can playbacks previous N seconds record if there is such kind of record
file. Otherwise, system playbacks from the previous X seconds when there is such as kind
of record.

 Mark Manager

Click the mark manager button on the Search interface (Figure 4-71); you can go
to Mark Manager interface. See Figure 4-75. System can manage all the record mark

information of current channel by default. You can view all mark information of current
channel by time.

Figure 4-75

 Modify
Double click one mark information item, you can see system pops up a dialogue box for
you to change mark information. You can only change mark name here.
 Delete
Here you can check the mark information item you want to delete and then click Delete
button, you can remove one mark item. .

Note

 After you go to the mark management interface, system needs to pause current

playback. System resume playback after you exit mark management interface.

 If the mark file you want to playback has been removed, system begins playback from

the first file in the list.

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4.7.1.4 Customized Playback

You can select one or more channel(s) to playback at the same time.
From main menu->Search or you can right click mouse on the preview interface and then
select Search, you can go to Figure 4-71.

In pane 4, click , you can see the following interface. See Figure 4-76.

Figure 4-76

Now you can select one or more channel(s) and then click to search record(s).

System supports one or more channels. The window split mode can auto adjust according
to the channel amount. System max supports 16-split.

Click button to select all channels at the same time.

Click , system begins playback.

4.7.1.5 Splice Playback

For the large record file, you can use splice playback function to play the same file in
several sections at the same time. It is very convenient for you to find the video footages
you desire.

On the main menu, click Search button, or right click mouse and then select Search. You can
go to the Figure 4-71.
On the right pane, check the box to enable splice playback function, and then set channel,
date, split mode. The splice playback interface is shown as below. Each section has a
small triangle; you can adjust it to set time. See Figure 4-77.

Figure 4-77

Note

Select split mode, so that the record can be spliced in several sections.

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Select splice file.

 Click Playback, system playbacks from the first of current date by default.
 Click time bar, system playbacks from the time you click.

 Click , you can select on the file list.

Note

 The splice playback is for 1-window playback mode.
 System supports 1/4/8/16-split mode. Slight different may be found here.
 The min period of each section is 5 minutes. For the record is less than 20 minutes, if

you select 4-split mode (or more than 4-split mode), system can auto adjust so that
the each section period is 5 minutes. In this situation, some channel may have no
video.

4.7.2 Human Face Search

On the preview window, right click mouse and then select face search, or from the
main menu, click Face search, you can go to the following interface. See Figure 4-78.

Figure 4-78

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

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SN

Name

Function

1

Display
pan

 It is to display human face detection file list. The latest file is at the

top. \

 Click Export, you can export the selected file to the USB device.

There are two types: image/record.

 Image: Export the recognized human face image.
 Record: Export the record file before and after 10 seconds

when the DVR recognizes the human face.

2

Playback
pane

Play the searched record file or image. Double click to playback in full
screen.

3

Search
pane

Set date, start time and end time, click Search button, you can view the
corresponding file list.

4.7.3 Backup

DVR support CD-RW, DVD burner, USB device backup, network download and
eSATA. Here we introduce USB, eSATA backup. You can refer to Chapter 7 Web
Client Operation for network download backup operation.

Click backup button, you can see an interface is shown as in Figure 4-79. Here is for
you to view devices information.
You can view backup device name and its total space and free space. The device
includes CD-RW, DVD burner, USB device, flash disk, eSATA backup.

Figure 4-79

Select backup device and then set channel, file start time and end time.
Click add button, system begins search. All matched files are listed below. System
automatically calculates the capacity needed and remained. See Figure 4-80.

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Figure 4-80

System only backup files with a √ before channel name. You can use Fn or cancel
button to delete √ after file serial number.

Click Start button, system begins copy. At the same time, the backup button becomes
stop button. You can view the remaining time and process bar at the left bottom. See
Figure 4-81.

Figure 4-81