Spy-Tech Surveillance LTD2400MD User Manual
DVR User Manual
For H.264 4/8/16/24/32-channel digital video recorder
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Digital Video Recorder User Manual
CAUTION
Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice
This device should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. The voltage of the
power must be verified before using. If not in use for a long time, pull out the plug from the socket
Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other device that produce
heat
Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth
Do not block any ventilation openings. And ensure well ventilation around the machine
Do not power off the DVR at normal recording condition! The correct operation to shut off DVR is to stop recording
firstly, and then select “shut-down” button at the right of the menu bar to exit, and finally to cut off the power.
This machine is indoor using equipment. Do not expose the machine in rain or moist environment. In case any solid or
liquid get into the machine’s case, please cut off the power supply immediately, and ask for qualified technicians to check
the machine before restart
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. No any parts repaired by yourself without technical aid or approval.
This manual is suitable for 4/8/16-channel digital video recorders. All examples and pictures used in the manual are from
16-channel DVR.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 DVR Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Main Features.......................................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer ................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1.2 Install DVD Writer ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Front Panel Descriptions ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.4 Remote Controller ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.5 Control with Mouse ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
2.5.1 Connect Mouse.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
2.5.2 Use Mouse .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3 Basic Function Instruction ............................................................................................................................... 15
3.1 Power On/Off ......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.1.1 Power on ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.1.2 Power off ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Login ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.3 Live preview........................................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.1 Live playback ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
4 Main menu setup guide .................................................................................................................................... 18
4.1 Basic configuration ................................................................................................................................................................ 19
4.1.1 System .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.1.2 Time & date ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
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4.1.3 DST ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.2 Live configuration .................................................................................................................................................................. 21
4.2.1 Live ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.2.2 Main monitor .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
4.2.3 Spot ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.2.4 Mask.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
4.3 Record configuration ............................................................................................................................................................. 24
4.3.1 Enable ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.3.2 Record stream ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.3.3 Time .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
4.3.4 Stamp ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
4.3.5 Recycle record ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.3.6 Snap .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
4.4 Schedule configuration .......................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.4.1 Schedule ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.4.2 Motion ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
4.4.3 Sensor ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
4.5 Alarm configuration ................................................................................................................................................................ 29
4.5.1 Sensor ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
4.5.2 Motion ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.5.3 Video loss ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
4.5.4 Other alarm.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
4.5.5 Alarm out ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
4.6 Network configuration ............................................................................................................................................................ 35
4.6.1 Network ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
4.6.2 Sub stream .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
4.6.3 Email ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
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4.6.4 Other settings ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 38
4.7 User management configuration............................................................................................................................................ 41
4.8 P.T.Z configuration ................................................................................................................................................................. 43
4.9 Advanced ............................................................................................................................................................................... 46
4.9.1 Reset ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
4.9.2 Import/Export ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
4.9.3 Block/Allow list ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
5 Record search & playback and backup ............................................................................................................ 47
5.1 Time search ........................................................................................................................................................................... 47
5.2 Event search.......................................................................................................................................................................... 48
5.3 File management ................................................................................................................................................................... 49
5.4 Image .................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
5.5 Backup .................................................................................................................................................................................. 50
6 Manage DVR ................................................................................................................................................... 51
6.1 Check system information ..................................................................................................................................................... 51
6.1.1 System information ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 51
6.1.2 Event information ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
6.1.3 Log information .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 51
6.1.4 Network information ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
6.1.5 Online information .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
6.2 Manual alarm ......................................................................................................................................................................... 51
6.3 Disk management .................................................................................................................................................................. 52
6.4 Upgrade ................................................................................................................................................................................. 52
6.5 Logoff..................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
7 Remote Surveillance..................................................................................................................................... 53
7.1 IE Remote Surveillance ......................................................................................................................................................... 53
7.1.1 On LAN ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
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7.1.2 On WAN ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 53
7.2 Remote Surveillance through Apple PC ................................................................................................................................ 78
7.2.1 On LAN ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 80
7.2.2 On WAN ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 82
7.3 The remote live preview interface .......................................................................................................................................... 83
7.4 Remote playback & backup ................................................................................................................................................... 86
7.4.1 Remote playback ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 86
7.4.2 Remote backup.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 92
7.5 Remote System configuration................................................................................................................................................ 93
7.6 Remote Management ............................................................................................................................................................ 94
Remote Information Search .................................................................................................................................................................................... 94
8 Mobile Surveillance ...................................................................................................................................... 95
8.1 By Phones with Windows mobile ........................................................................................................................................... 95
8.2 By Phones with Symbian ....................................................................................................................................................... 96
8.3 The Software installation for iPhone mobile clients ................................................................................................................ 98
8.4 The installation & operation methods for Android mobile clients .......................................................................................... 105
8.5 Installation and operation Methods for BlackBerry Mobile phone Client .............................................................................. 112
8.5.1 Installation instruction for BlackBerry Mobile phone Client ............................................................................................................................ 112
8.5.2 Operation method for Blackberry mobile phone client ................................................................................................................................... 113
Appendix A FAQ.....................................................................................................................................................................93
Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity.............................................................................................................................97
Appendix C Compatible Devices.............................................................................................................................................98
Appendix D 4-CH DVR Specifications...................................................................................................................................102
Appendix E 8-CH DVR Specifications...................................................................................................................................103
Appendix F 16-CH DVR Specifications.................................................................................................................................104
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1 Introduction
1.1 DVR Introduction
This model of DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is designed for high performance CCTV solutions. It adopts state of the art video
processing chips and embedded Linux system. Meanwhile, it utilizes most advanced technologies, such as standard H.264 with
low bit rate, Dual stream, SATA interface, VGA output mouse supported, IE browser supported with full remote control, mobile
view(by phones), etc., ensuring powerful functions and high stability. Due to these distinctive characteristics, it is widely used in
banks, telecommunication, transportation, factories, warehouse, and other related applications.
1.2 Main Features
COMPRESSION FORMAT
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Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate and better image quality
LIVE SURVEILLANCE
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Support HD VGA output
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Support channel security by hiding live display
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Display the local record state and basic information
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Support USB to make full control
RECORD MEDIA
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Support four SATA HDDs to record for a longer time without any limitation
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Support saving recorded files with AVI standard format to a remote computer through internet
BACKUP
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Support USB 2.0 devices to backup
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Support built-in SATA DVD writer to backup
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Support saving recorded files with AVI standard format to a remote computer through internet
RECORD & PLAYBACK
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Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording
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Support recycle after HDD full
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Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable
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128MB for every video file packaging
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4/8/16audio channels available
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Two record search mode: time search and event search
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Support 1/4 screen playback simultaneously
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Support deleting and locking the recorded files one by one
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Support remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet
ALARM
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4 channel alarm output and 4/8/16 channel alarm input available
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Support schedule for motion detection and sensor alarm
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Support pre-recording and post recording
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Support linked channels recording once motion or alarm triggered on certain channel
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Support linked PTZ preset ，auto cruise and track of the corresponding channel
PTZ CONTROL
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Support various PTZ protocols
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Support 128 PTZ presets and 8 auto cruise tracks
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Support remote PTZ control through internet
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SECURITY
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Customize user right: log search, system setup, two way audio, file management, disk management, remote login, live view,
manual record, playback, PTZ control and remote live view
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Support 1 administrator and 63 users.
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Support event log recording and checking, events unlimited
NETWORK
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Support TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol
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Support IE browser to do remote view
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Support setup client connection amount
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Support dual stream. Network stream is adjustable independently to fit the network bandwidth and environment.
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Support picture snap and color adjustment in remote live
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Support remote time and event search, and channel playback with picture snap
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Support remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise
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Support remote full menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters remotely
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Support mobile surveillance by smart phones , symbian, WinCE, Iphone, blackberry or Gphone, 3G network available
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Support CMS to manage multi devices on internet
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2 Hardware Installation
Notice: Check the unit and the accessories after getting the DVR.
Please disconnect the power before being connected to other devices. Don't hot plug in/out
2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive
Notice: 1. This series support four SATA hard drives or support three SATA hard drives plus one DVD writer. Use the hard drive
the manufacturers recommend specially for security and safe field. Please refer to “Appendix C Compatible devices”.
2. Please calculate HDD capacity according to the recording setting. Please refer to “Appendix B Calculate Recording
Capacity”.
Step1: Unscrew and Open the top cover
Step2: Connect the power and data cables. Place the HDD onto the bottom case as Fig2.1.
Step3: Screw the HDD
Note: For the convenience to install, please connect the power and data cables firstly, and then screw to fix.
2.1.2 Install DVD Writer
Notice: 1. The writers must be the compatible devices we recommend. Please refer to “Appendix C Compatible Devices” 2.
This device is only for backup
Step1: Unscrew and Open the top cover
Step2: Connect the power and data cables. Place the DVD writer onto the bottom case as Fig 2.2.
Step3: Mount the DVD writer.
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Fig 2.1 Connect HDD Fig 2.2 Connect the DVD Writer
2.2
Front Panel Descriptions
Notice: The front panel descriptions are only for reference; please make the object as the standard.
Item
Type
Name Description
1
Work state
indicator
Power Power indicator, when connection , the light is blue
HDD When HDD is writing and reading , the light is blue
Net When access to network , the light is blue
Backup When backup files and data, the light is blue
Play When playing video, the light is blue
REC When recording, the light is blue
2
Compound
button
AUDIO/+
1. Control voice
2. Increase the value in setup
P.T.Z./ -
1. Enter PTZ mode in live
2. Decrease the value in setup
MENU Enter menu in live
INFO Check recording data
BACKUP Enter backup mode in live
SEARCH Enter search mode
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Item
Type
Name Description
Record manually
Play/Pause
Stop/Esc
Rewind
Fast forward
3
Digital
button
1-9 Input number 1-9 or choose camera
0/10+
Input number0, 10 and the above number together with
other digital keys
4
Input button
Direction
button
Change direction to select items
Multi-screen Change screen display mode like1/4/9/16 channel
Enter button Confirm selection
5
USB
USB port
To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB
HDD for backup or update firmware; or connect to USB
mouse
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions
2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface
The rear Panel interface for 4-ch is shown as Fig 2.3:
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Fig 2.3 Rear Panel for 4-ch
Item Name Description
1 Video out Connect to monitor
2 Video in Video input channels from 1-4
3 E-SATA Connect to HDD for backup
4 LOOP OUT For outputting 1-4ch image independently
5 Spot out
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Only
video display, no menu show
6 Audio out Audio output, connect to the sound box
7 MIC IN Talk
8 HDMI port Connect to high-definition display device
9 VGA port VGA output, connect to monitor
10 Audio in 4 CH Audio input
11 USB port
To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD for
backup or update firmware; or connect to USB mouse
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Item Name Description
12 LAN Network port
13 ALARM IN Connect to external sensor1-4
14 ALARM OUT 4ch relay output. Connect to external alarm.
15 P/Z Connect to speed dome
16 K/B Connect to keyboard
17 GND Grounding
18 FAN For cooling the device
19 POWER INPUT AC 110Vor 110V
20 POWER SWITCH Switch on/off
The rear Panel interface for 8-ch is shown as Fig 2.4:
Fig 2.4 Rear Panel for 8-ch
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Item Name Description
1
Video out
Connect to monitor
2
Video in
Video input channels from 1-8
3
E-SATA
Connect to HDD for backup
4
LOOP OUT
For outputting 1-8ch image independently
5
Spot out
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Only
video display, no menu show
6
Audio out
Audio output, connect to the sound box
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MIC IN
Talk
8
HDMI port
Connect to high-definition display device
9
VGA port
VGA output, connect to monitor
10
Audio in
8 CH Audio input
11
USB port
To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD for
backup or update firmware; or connect to USB mouse
12
LAN
Network port
13
ALARM IN
Connect to external sensor1-8
14
ALARM OUT
4ch relay output. Connect to external alarm.
15
P/Z
Connect to speed dome
16
K/B
Connect to keyboard
17
GND
Grounding
18
FAN
For cooling the device
19
POWER INPUT
AC 110Vor 110V
20
POWER SWITCH
Switch on/off
The rear Panel interface for 16-ch is shown as Fig 2.5:
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Fig 2.5 Rear Panel for 16-ch
Item Name Description
1 Video out Connect to monitor
2 Video in Video input channels from 1-16
3 E-SATA Connect to HDD for backup
4 LOOP OUT For outputting 1-16ch image independently
5 Spot out
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Only
video display, no menu show
6 Audio out Audio output, connect to the sound box
7 MIC IN Talk
8 HDMI port Connect to high-definition display device
9 VGA port VGA output, connect to monitor
10 Audio in 16 CH Audio input
11 USB port
To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD for
backup or update firmware; or connect to USB mouse
12 LAN Network port
13 ALARM IN Connect to external sensor1-16
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Item Name Description
14 ALARM OUT 4ch relay output. Connect to external alarm.
15 P/Z Connect to speed dome
16 K/B Connect to keyboard
17 GND Grounding
18 FAN For cooling the device
19 POWER INPUT AC 110Vor 110V
20 POWER SWITCH Switch on/off
2.4 Remote Controller
It uses two AAA size batteries and works after loading batteries as following:
Step1: Open the battery cover of the Remote Controller
Step2: Place batteries. Please take care the polarity (+ and -)
Step3: Replace the battery cover
Notice: Frequently defect checking as following
1. Check batteries poles
2. Check the remaining charge in the batteries
3. Check IR controller sensor is mask
If it still doesn't work, Please change a new remote controller to try, or contact your dealers
The interface of remote controller is shown in Fig2.8 Remote Controller.
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Fig 2.8 Remote Controller
Item Name Function
1 Power Button Soft switch off to stop firmware running. Do it before power off.
2 INFOR Button
Get information about the DVR like firmware version, HDD
information
3 REC Button To record manually
4 Digital Button Input digital or choose camera
5 Multi Screen Button To choose multi screen display mode
6 SEARCH Button To enter search mode
7 MENU Button To enter menu
8 ENTER Button To confirm the choice or setup
9 Direction Button Move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ
10 +/- Button To increase or decrease the value in setup
11 Playback Control Button To control playback, Fast forward/rewind/stop/single frame play
12 AUDIO Button To enable audio output in live mode
13 Auto Dwell Button To enter auto dwell mode
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Item Name Function
14 BACKUP Button To enter backup mode
15 PTZ Control Button
To control PTZ camera:
Move camera/ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS/SPEED control
Operation processes with remote controller to control multi-DVR
The device ID of the DVR is 0. It’s not necessary to reset the device ID when a remote is to be used to control a single DVR.
However when controlling multiple DVR with multiple remote controllers, the user would need to configure the device ID, please
refer to below steps:
Step1: Activate remote controller to control DVR: Turn the IR sensor of the remote controller to the IR receiver that on the front
panel, press the number key 8 twice, then input device ID of the DVR to be controlled(Range from: 0-65535; the default device ID is
0.) After that, press ENTER button to confirm.
Step2: User can check the device ID by enter into System configurationBasic configurationdevice ID. User also can set other
DVR with the same device ID. For more convenient to operate, we don’t recommend user to set the device ID too long.
Step3: Cancel controller to control DVR: turn the IR sensor of the remote controller to the IR receiver that on the front panel, press
the number key 8 twice, then input the device ID that needs to be cancelled from controlling, press ENTER button to confirm. After
that, the DVR will not be controlled by remote controller.
2.5 Control with Mouse
2.5.1 Connect Mouse
It supports USB mouse through the ports on the rear panel, please refer to Fig 2.8 Remote Controller.
Notice: If mouse is not detected or doesn't work, check below steps:
1. Make sure the mouse plugs in the USB mouse port not the USB port
2. Change a mouse to try
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2.5.2 Use Mouse
In live:
Double-click left button on one camera to be full screen display. Double-click again to return to the previous screen display.
Click right button to show the control bar at the bottom of the screen . Here are all control and setup. Click right mouse again to hide
the control bar.
In setup:
Click left button to enter. Click right button to cancel setup, or return to the previous.
If want to input the value, move cursor to the blank and click. An input window will appear as Fig2.9. It supports digitals, letters and
symbols input.
Fig 2.9 Digital Numbers and Letters Input Window
Users can change some value by the wheel, such as time. Move cursor onto the value, and roll the wheel when the value blinks.
It supports mouse drag. I.e. Set motion detection area: click customized, hold left button and drag to set motion detection area. Set
schedule: hold left button and drag to set schedule time
In playback:
Click left button to choose the options. Click right button to return to live mode.
In backup:
Click left button to choose the options. Click right button to return to previous picture.
In PTZ control:
Click left button to choose the buttons to control the PTZ. Click right button to return to live.
Notice: Mouse is the default tool in all the operation below unless Exceptional indication.
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3 Basic Function Instruction
3.1 Power On/Off
Before you power on the unit, please make sure all the connection is good.
3.1.1 Power on
Step1: connect with the source power; switch on the power button near the power port on the rear panel
Step2: the device will be loaded, and the power indicator will display blue
Step3 before start, a WIZZARD window will be pop-up and show some information about time zone，time setup，network
configuration, record configuration and disk management. User can setup here and refer to the concrete setup steps from the
corresponding chapters. If users don’t want to setup Wizard, please click Exit button to exit.
After the device power on, if there is no menu or only has live image display, user can long press ESC button to switch.
Notice: this serial device can only display menu on VGA monitor or BNC monitor at one time, if there is live image display without
menu display, please check up whether other device has menu display firstly, or long press ESC key to wait for login dialog box
to appear. Long press ESC key can switch the output between BNC and VGA.
3.1.2 Power off
User can power off the device by using remote controller、keyboard and mouse.
By remote controller:
Step1: press Power button, the Shut down window will appear, click OK, the unit will power off after a while.
Step2: disconnect the power
By keyboard and mouse:
Step1: enter into Menu, then select “System Shut Down” icon, the Shut down window will appear
Step2: click OK, the unit will power off after a while.
Step3: disconnect the power
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3.2 Login
User can login and logout the DVR system. User cannot do any other operations except changing the multi-screen display once
logout.
Fig 3-1 Login
Notice: the default user name and password is “admin” and 123456”
The concrete operation steps for change password, add or delete user please refer to Fig 4.7 User management configuration
for more details.
3.3 Live preview
Fig 3-2 live preview interface
Symbol
Meaning
Green Manual record
Yellow
Motion detection record
Red Sensor Alarm record
Blue Schedule record
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3.3.1 Live playback
Click Play button to playback the record. Refer to Figure3-3. User can do concrete operation by click the buttons on screen.
Fig 3-3 live playback
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4 Main menu setup guide
Click right mouse or press ESC button on the front panel, the control bar will display on the bottom of the screen, refer to Fig 4-1:
Fig 4-1 main menu toolbar
Click the icon beside the screen display mode to display a channel select dialog. 6/8/13 channels can realize single channel big
screen. Images can drag to any place to display in the live interface.
Dwell: Range of selecting to dwell is from single picture preview mode to 1/4/6/9/16 picture preview mode.
Color: Click this button; user can adjust the color of live pictures.
E-Zoom: Single channel large screen electronic amplification
Left click the channel which needs to amplify; Click the right mouse, select Zoom in button and then click the left mouse to amplify
the image. Press left mouse to drug the cursor, user can view the image. Double-click the left mouse to exit. Click the right mouse to
return to the main interface.
Volume: Enable sound.
PTZ: Click the PTZ button to control rotation position, speed of the dome and start track, auto scan or cruise in this interface. User
can refer to PTZ configuration for more details.
Snap: click this button to snap the live pictures. These pictures will automatically be saved in the SATA disk.
Record: Click this button to start manual record.
Playback: Click this button to playback the record files.
User can click button and drag it anywhere with the left mouse
Click Menu button to pop up a window as Fig 4-2; user can also press MENU button on the front panel or operate with remote
controller to display the main menu. Click Setup icon will pop-up the configuration menu:
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Fig 4-2 system setup
4.1 Basic configuration
Basic configuration includes three sub menus: system、
date& time and DST.
4.1.1 System
Step1: enter into system configurationbasic
configurationsystem; refer to Fig 4-3:
Step2: in this interface user can setup the device name,
device ID, video format, max network users, VGA
resolution and language. The definitions for every
parameters display as below:
Device name: the name of the device. It may display on
the client end or CMS that help user to recognize the
device remotely.
Video format: two modes: PAL and NTSC. User can
select the video format according to that of camera.
Fig 4-3 basic configuration-basic
Password check: enable this option, user needs to input user name and password can do corresponding operations with the
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relevant right in system configuration.
Show time: display time in live.
Show wizard: tick off this item, there will display an opening wizard with time zone and time setup information
Max network uses: set the max user amount of network connection
VGA resolution: the resolution of live display interface, range from: VGA800*600、VGA1024*768、VGA1280*1024and CVBS
Note： When switch between VGA and CVBS will change the menu output mode, please connect to relevant monitor.
Language: setup the menu language.
Note: after changed the language and video output, the device needs to login again.
4.1.2 Time & date
Step1: enter into system configurationbasic
configurationtime & date; refer to Fig 4-4:
Step2: set the date format, time format, time zone in this
interface; tick off “sync time with NTP server” to refresh
NTP server date; user can also adjust system date
manually
Step3: click “default” button to resort default setting; click
“apply” button to save the setting; click “exit” button to exit
current interface.
Fig 4-4 basic configuration-time & date
4.1.3 DST
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Step1: enter into system configurationbasic
configurationDST; refer to Fig 4-5:
Step2: in this interface, enable daylight saving time, time
offset, mode, start & end month/week/date, etc.
Step3: click “default” button to resort default setting; click
“apply” button to save the setting; click “exit” button to exit
current interface.
Fig 4-5 basic configuration-DST
4.2 Live configuration
Live configuration includes four submenus: live, host monitor, Spot and mask.
4.2.1 Live
In this interface, user can setup camera name, adjust colors: brightness, hue, saturation and contrast.
Step1: enter into system configurationlive configurationlive; refer to Fig 4-6:
Note: Click Camera Name, a soft keyboard will pop up. User can self-define the camera name. Click Shift button, user can input
Capital letters; click Shift button again, user can input Chinese characters.
Step2: tick off camera name; click “setting” button, a window will pop-up as Fig 4-7:
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Fig 4-6 live configurationlive Fig 4-7 live-color adjustment
Step3: in this interface, user can adjust brightness, hue, saturation and contrast in live; click “default” button to resort default
setting, click “OK” button to save the setting.
Step4: user can setup all channels with same parameters, tick off “all”, then do relevant setup.
4.2.2 Main monitor
Step1: enter into system configurationlive
configurationmain monitor; refer to Fig 4-8:
Step2: select split mode: 1×1、2×2、2×3、3×3、4×4 and
channel
Step3: dwell time: the time interval for a certain dwell
picture display switching to next dwell picture display
Step4: selected the split mode, then setup current picture
group. Click button to setup the previous channel
groups of dwell picture.
Fig 4-8 live configuration-host monitor
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Click button to set the latter channel groups of dwell picture.
Step5: click “default” button to resort default setting; click “apply” button to save the setting; click “exit” button to exit current
interface.
4.2.3 Spot
Step1: enter into system configurationlive configurationSpot; refer to Fig 4-9:
Step2: select split mode: 1×1and channel
Step3: dwell time: the time interval for a certain dwell
picture display switching to next dwell picture display
Step4: select the split mode and then setup current
picture group. Click button to setup the previous
channel groups of dwell picture. Click button to set
the latter channel groups of dwell picture.
Step5: click “apply” button to save the setting; click “exit”
button to exit current interface
Fig 4-9 live configuration-Spot
4.2.4 Mask
User can setup private mask area on the live image
picture, max threes areas.
Setup mask area: click Setting button, enter into live
image to press left mouse and drag mouse to set mask
area, referring to below picture. Click Apply button to
save the setting.
Delete mask area: select a certain mask area and click
left mouse to delete that mask area. Then click Apply
button to save the setting.
Fig 4-10 live configuration-mask
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Setup mask area Live image mask area
4.3 Record configuration
Record configuration includes six sub menus: enable, record bit rate, time, recycle record, stamp and snap.
4.3.1 Enable
Step1: enter into system configurationrecord configurationenable; refer to Fig 4-11:
Fig 4-11 record configuration-enable
Step2: tick off record, audio and record time
Step3: user can setup all channels with same parameters, tick off “all”, then to do relevant setup.
Parameter Meaning
Record Record switch of every
channels
Audio Enable live record audio
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