Security Labs H.264 Owner's Manual
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H.264 16 CH DVR
Owner’s Manual
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Chapter 1 Overview .......................................................................................... 4
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 4
1.2 Packaging and Accessories ................................................................ 4
1.3 Main features ....................................................................................... 4
1.4 Technical Parameters .......................................................................... 5
1.5 Product appearance and interface descriptions .................................. 6
1.6 Remote control .................................................................................... 7
1.7 Mouse .................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 2 Quick Overview ................................................................................ 8
2.1 HDD Installation ................................................................................... 8
2.2 Boot ..................................................................................................... 8
2.3 System login ........................................................................................ 9
2.4 Operation menu ................................................................................... 9
2.4.1 MAIN MENU ...................................................................................10
2.4.2 KEYLOCK .......................................................................................10
2.4.3 CHN SWITCH (Channel Switch) ....................................................10
2.4.4 VIDEO SEARCH ............................................................................10
2.4.5 START SEQUENCE .......................................................................10
2.4.6 START CRUISE .............................................................................. 11
2.4.7 PTZ ................................................................................................. 11
2.4.8 MUTE .............................................................................................12
2.4.9 MANUAL REC / STOP REC ...........................................................12
2.4.10 ZOOM ...........................................................................................12
2.4.11 PIP ................................................................................................12
Chapter 3 Advanced settings ..........................................................................13
3.1 MAIN MENU ......................................................................................13
3.2 Recording mode ................................................................................14
3.3 Video search ......................................................................................15
3.4 Backup ...............................................................................................16
3.5 Hard disk management .....................................................................17
3.6 Basic setup ........................................................................................18
3.6.1 System language ............................................................................18
3.6.2 Time setup ......................................................................................19
3.6.3 User password ................................................................................20
3.6.4 CAMERAS ......................................................................................20
3.6.5 VIDEO/AUDIO ................................................................................21
3.7 Advanced Options .............................................................................22
3.7.1 Alarm ..............................................................................................23
3.7.2 System info .....................................................................................25
3.7.3 Motion detection .............................................................................25
3.7.4 Mobile phone monitoring ................................................................27
MAIN MENU / ADVANCE D / MOBILE ....................................................27
3.7.5 System maintenance ......................................................................27
MAIN MENU / ADVANCED / MAINTAIN .................................................27
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3.7.6 PTZ Setup ......................................................................................28
3.7.7 Network setup .................................................................................29
3.8 DDNS account ...................................................................................32
3.9 Improving Internet Access .................................................................37
Port Forwarding .......................................................................................37
DMZ Setting .............................................................................................39
Chapter 4 DVR network ..................................................................................40
4.1 Functional characteristics ..................................................................40
4.2 Installation and download of controls ................................................40
4.3 Network log-in ....................................................................................41
4.4 Live View ...........................................................................................42
4.5 Playback ............................................................................................43
4.6 Record mode .....................................................................................44
4.7 Alarm setup ........................................................................................45
4.8 PTZ control ........................................................................................45
4.9 Network setup ....................................................................................46
4.10 System setup ...................................................................................46
4.11 Host Info...........................................................................................47
Chapter 5 Client Software & Player ................................................................48
5.1 Client software ...................................................................................48
5.2 Video Player ......................................................................................49
Appendix: Hard disk space used .............................................................53
Precautionar y Notes:
The power supply of t his D VR i s prov id ed t hr ou gh a regulated DC12V 5A adapter.
Please only use this power supply with your DVR.
Do not place the DVR in a place subject to rain or moisture.
Do not install the DVR in a place subject to violent vibration.
Do not install the DVR in a place subject to direct sunlight, or a high temperature
environment.
Do not block any vent openings in the case to allow for proper cooling.
The DVR shall work under temperature, humidity and voltage according to the
limits stated on the techn ic al s peci fic atio ns p ag e.
Please keep dust near the unit to a minimum.
Proper grounding shall be maintained for safe electrical oper ation .
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Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
This highly featured DVR series is based on a space saving 1U Din Standard
case that is loaded with the latest features and technology. H.264
dual-stream video compression increases the ability of this DVR to hold up to
four times more video than previous models, and allows you to maximize the
speed of your internet transmission at the same time. View live video from a
remote location via the internet or with most Smartphones. Take advantage of
the unit’s full grid video motion detection with notifications that send you an
e-mail of the image of the event as it happens or a text message to your
mobile device. Backups or copies of selected video can be done via a USB
flash drive, or a PC connected via a network connection. The video outputs
on the DVR allow you to use a standard CCTV monitor, VGA cable directly to a
PC monitor, any TV with a video input jack, or view from a computer connected
to your network.
1.2 Packaging and accessories
Following parts are included in the package:
◎ IR remote control
◎ Remote control batteries
◎ LAN patch cable
◎ BNC patch cable
◎ USB Mouse
◎ Owner’s Manual / CD
◎ DC12V 5A power adapter
1.3 Main features
◎ H.264 video compression format
◎ 16-bit true-color semi-transparent graphical menu interface
◎ A variety of recording modes : manu al, timer, and alarm recording.
◎ Copy events to flash drive or PC on network
◎ One USB2.0 port for data backup, one USB1.1 for mouse connection.
◎ Multiplex operation: recording, playback, monitor, backup and network
transmission can be realized at the same time
◎ Dual stream technology
◎ Mobile phone monitoring
◎ Event classification and precise time search and playback
◎ Default parameters can be called for fast recovery
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◎ Versatile USB interface for mouse connection
1.4 Technical Parameters
Features
Description
Operating system
Embedded LINUX OS
Video compression
H.264
Video/Audio input
16 BNC Video / 2 RCA Audio
Video/ Audio output
1 VGA, 1 BNC Video / 1 RCA Audio
Display
1/4/9/16-channel(s)
Multiplex operation
Live view, record, network, backup, and mobile
phone surveillance.
Recording mode
Timer/ man ual/ mot ion dete cti o n/ alar m
Recording frame rate
480 ips global
Recording quality
High, Normal, Low
Recording resolution
CIF
Recording playback 4
channel playback simultaneously, FF & RW
x2, x4, x8, Pause/Step, remote file playback.
Recording backup
To flash drive, external driv e, o r netw ork.
Network transmission 16 channels real-time network transmission with
CIF resolution
Capture function
Snapshots = JPEG 3Meg Pixels@10fps
Email alarm
YES
PTZ control
Manual and tour control
PTZ protocol
PELCO-D,PELCO-P
PIP
Full screen plus 1 or 2 smaller views
Zoom
Digital – Size and drag with mouse
HDD
1 SATA HDD，capacity to 2TB
Network and protocol 1 RJ-45 10/100M via Et hernet ，supports TCP/IP,
DHCP、DNS、DDNS、NTP etc.
IE browser
YES
Client softwar e
INCLUDED
Dual stream
Main and secondary interchange
Multi - User
Online access up to 5 users
Multi-language
11 Languages
Mobile phone surveillance
Windows, Symbian, iPhone, Blackberry, Android
Alarm Inputs
Normally Closed, or Normally Open
Mouse interface
USB2.0
Backup interface
USB2.0
Remote control
IR
User authority
Multi-level user authority distribution
Power
DC12V/3A
Working temperat ure
0℃-50℃
Working humidity
10%－90%
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1.5 Product appearance and interface descriptions
1.5.1 Front panel
1.5.2 Back panel
No. Definition No. Definition No. Definition
1 Power switch 7 Mute 9 PTZ control
2
Rewind 8 Video search
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ESC: Exit/Return
3 Play
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ALARM: Alarm indicator 12
DISPLAY: Display mode
MENU: Main menu
4 Pause
LINK: Network connection
indicator
13 Up, Down, Left , Right and Enter
5 Forward REC: Video recording indicator 14
USB PORT: Backup port on left,
Mouse port on right
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Manual start/stop
recording
PWR: Power LED 15 Remote control infrared receiver
No. Physical interface
Interface description
1 1~ 16CH Video In Connect analog video(camera) signal input, st andard BNC connector
2 Video Out Composite video output (to monitor’s video input).
3 2 CH audio IN Line level audio signal, standard RCA jacks
4 Audio Out T o monitor’s Audio In
5 VGA To connect a VGA mo nit or (such as co mputer mon itor)
6 NETWORK To connect to your network router or switch
7 RS485 PTZ camera control output
8 DC12V Power interface：DC 12V/3A
9 ALARM Alarm relay output
10 SENSOR 1～8 Normally Open or Normally Closed alarm contact inputs
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Ground Terminal
⑩
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
①
②
③
④
⑤
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13
12
15
14
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1.6 Remote control
Key Functional definition
Not used on this model
Not used on this model
0~9 Channel selection; number keys
PTZ PTZ Control
Single and multi-sp l it screen
Quit shortcut menu
Shortcut menu
Direction buttons: Next, on the left
and right
OK
ESC Exit / Return
MENU Enter the main menu
STARTREC Start recording (please refer to 2.4.6
for the method)
STOPREC Stop recording (please refer to 2.4.6
for the method)
Video search
Stop playback
Fast reverse
Fast forward
Frame advance
F1, F2
Not used on this model
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1.7 Mouse
This DVR incorporates a standard USB2.0 m ouse to m ake menu and co ntrol
functions as easy as operating a personal computer.
Chapter 2 Quick Overview
2.1 HDD Installation
Your DVR comes with a hard drive already installed. If you plan to upgrade in
the future, select a SATA type interface. We recommend Seagate brand hard
drives designed for surveillance use. Remember to always format a new
hard drive after it is installed in your machine.
2.2 Boot
After all camera and monitor connections have been made, connect the
12VDC 5A power adapter to the DC 12V soc ket on th e back panel, and pres s
the power butto n on the front panel. The p ower indicator will light, and the
monitor will display our company’s logo for approximately 25 seconds while
the system initial izes. If the recor d mode is set to be gin “W hen powered up”
the “REC” indic ator will t urn o n to indicate the s ystem is wor k ing norm ally. A
red “H” icon on the scr een indicates a potentia l problem with the hard dri ve’s
connections, or a need for the drive to be formatted.
Mouse
Action
Function
Right button
Open the system menu, return to the search menu dur ing p lay back, or
go to live screen view.
Left button
Double click during live view to display a channel full scre en. Double
click again to return to prior viewing mode.
Single click t
o activate any menu item, volume adjustment, color
adjustment, play function, or PTZ control.
Mouse
movement
Left click / h old / dra g th e m ouse to quickly adjust v olu me or t he active
grid squares in a motion detection zone.
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2.3 System login
The DVR’s default login na m e is 000000 without any password. You can s et
up your own private password by following the directions in chapter 3.6.3.
If a password has been initiated, the following login screen will appear
when you attempt to operate the DVR.
Device ID: Using the default Device ID (000000) with your password
works fine. When multiple DVRs are being controlled with the IR
remote in the same room, assign a unique ID and password to each
DVR.
2.4 Operation menu
Click the right mouse button to bring up the following menu. Each item is
described in detail below.
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2.4.1 MAIN MENU
Click "Main Menu" to access the advanced settings area for your DVR
(described in chapter 3.1).
2.4.2 KEYLOCK
The front panel function buttons and mouse can be locked to keep
unauthorized users from accessing control of the DVR. First, Admin and
User passwords sho uld be set up as in chapter 2.3. Clicking on KEYLOCK
will then cause the USER LOGIN screen to display when a front panel function
button is pushed. Clicking on KEYLOCK again will terminate the session
with the current user, and request a password for the next user.
2.4.3 CHN SWITCH (Channel Swit ch)
Selects the channels, or groups of channels that will be displayed.
2.4.4 VIDEO SEARCH
Use this selection to play back your video in a variety of ways. Please see
Chapter 3.3 for details.
2.4.5 START SEQUENCE
Shows each active video channel (full screen) in a sequential order . Click on
the screen to go back to normal viewing mode.
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2.4.6 START CRUIS E
Activates a memorized tour (group of preset positions) on a motorized pan / tilt
/ zoom camera.
Note: This feature can only be used after setting up a PTZ camera that is
compatible with this type of function such as a Security Labs SLC-171C or
Piczel 3505.
2.4.7 PTZ
Activates the control menu below to operate your compatible PTZ camera.
PTZ variable speed (fast ~slow), direction, zoom, focus and aperture are
available.
Manual Operation:
Cruise (Tour ) setting:
S tep 1 Select the PTZ channel
S tep 2 Pan/Tilt the camera to position desired.
S tep 3 Set pause time (time camera remains on object being viewed)
Step 4 Press SETTING POINT .Repeat steps 2-4 to set the next location
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S tep 5 Select the APPLY button to save your settings
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More points can be added later by repeating steps 2-5.
SLIP:
The SLIP button all ows you to go direc tly to a preset point. Stop the cruise
function if it is active, enter the pres et number you wish to view in the Current
Point box, click <Enter> on the yellow number drop list, click <SLIP>. The
camera will scan to the preset point, and stay until another command is sent.
Delete:
Clears the cruise settings (tour) from memory .
2.4.8 MUTE
Quickly mutes the audio feed from all channels.
2.4.9 MANU AL REC / STOP REC
Allows you to start and stop recording provided the DVR is not in
“When powered up” mode, or if a timer recording is in progress.
2.4.10 ZOOM
In the single-channel full-screen mode, click on ZOOM, then left click and drag
your mouse to outline the area you wish to enlarge. Double right click to exit.
2.4.11 PIP
In the single-channel full-screen mode, you can select 1x1 or 1x2 to
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superimpose one or two ot her smaller channel views over the m ain channel
view
Chapter 3 Advanced settings
3.1 MAIN MENU
The main menu has “PLAYBACK”, “RECORD”, “HDD”, “BASIC”,
“ADVANCED” and
“Exit” options, as shown below:
Note: The setup of all the submenus below will not be effective until “Enter” is
pressed. The setup of this menu will be invalid if you exit directly. A helpful
characteristic of this DVR is when you move the cursor to any option, a
message box describing the option is displayed automatically in the lower part
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of the screen.
3.2 Recording mode
MAIN MENU / RECORD
Enter the Recording Mode s cr een via MAIN MENU / RECORD:
CHANNEL: Enables the record mode for the corresponding channel.
REC.MODE: Two modes: “When powered up”, or “By Timer”.
When powered up: DVR starts recording when this unit is energized
(only if the corresponding channel is enabled in the “Channel” option.)
BY TIMER: When selected, a “SCHEDULE” button will appear on the
right. Move
the cursor here and press “Enter” or click the button to enter the Record
Time Configuration screen, as shown below:
Channel: You may choose either “ALL” or a single channel. “ALL” allows
you to batch edit the schedule of all cameras used at the same time.
Time configuration: First select one of the three modes recording; ALARM
(red), TIMED (green), or NO RECORD (blank). Then click each square (hour
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of the day) you wish to apply the selected record function to. 00 = Midnight
through 23 = 11:00PM.
FROM-TO-COPY: Allows you copy the schedule you set up to “ALL” days or
any specific day you select from the drop list.
FILE LENGTH: Left-c lick or press “Enter” to s elect the File leng th, with the 4
options of 15min, 30min, 45min and 60min. Sets the maximum file size of
continuous recordings for easier transfer or limits lost data due to a corrupt file
segment.
AUDIO: Allows you to quickly turn the audio function ON or Off.
VIDEO CHANNEL: Select a channel to set the attributes below:
RESOLUTION: Available in three levels of D1（704*576）, HD1（704*288）
and CIF（352*288). D1 = Best detail, through CIF = Uses less hard drive
space
QUALITY: Three levels, High = Best detail, through Low = Uses less hard
drive space.
Frame rate: Us e a h igh er number when record ing f as ter moving objects,
or a lower num ber if you wish to ex tend the number o f days that will be
saved to the hard drive.
These three settings together use the available processing power of the DVR,
also referred t o as t he “ Gl o bal” avai lab il ity. By defau lt this DVR is set with a ll
channels: Resolution = CIF, Quality = Normal, and Frame Rate = 30 ips
(images per second). Not all channels can be adjusted to the highest
settings at the sam e time. Lowering the resolution, fram e rate, or quality of
less important chan nels, will a llow you to increase the r esolution, fr ame rate,
or quality of channels that have a higher priority of detail(s) required.
3.3 Video search
MAIN MENU / VIDEO SEARCH
Enter the Video Search screen from MAIN MENU / VIDEO SEARCH:
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Click on “SEARCH” to show all available recordings to view, or enter the
specific Channel, Date, and Time at the top of the page that you wish scan.
Dates and times with available ALARM recordings will turn RED, and TIMED
recordings will show as GREEN. Clicking on a “day” will display the “hours”
recordings have taken place.
Clicking on the “FILE LIST” button shows the detailed list of recordings
available for the selected day. You may further sort the list with the “TYPE”
(All, Alarm, or Normal –Timed) or with buttons on the right of the screen.
Click on any event listed to view it, or select the check box next to it to begin
the Backup process.
3.4 Backup
Enter into the file list as shown above by using the S EARCH button on front
panel or Click on the screen VIDEO SEARCH / SEARCH / Select Day of
Month / FILE LIST.
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Insert a flash drive with available space into the USB port marked with the
USB logo symbo l (E shape with an arro w), selec t the check box next to the
event to be copied, click on BACKUP.
Notes:
When the available space of the flash drive is less than the capacity of the
recorded file, the system will prompt you with the message “Not Enough
Space”. After the file has b een bac ked up, exit th e m enu and u nplug the flas h
drive. See Chapter 4 “DVR Network” for network backup instructions.
3.5 Hard disk management
MAIN MENU / HDD
Enter the Hard disk Management screen via MAIN MENU / HDD
STATUS: Shows if the hard disk is installed properly. If the hard disk needs
formatting, “Unformatted” will be displayed. If an working hard disk is
detected, the hard disk status will show “ONLINE”.
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