Techpro TRIDVR-ELE4ME, TRIDVR-ELE8ME, TRIDVR-ELE16ME User Manual

Tribrid Series - User's Manual

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TRIDVR-ELE8ME

TRIDVR-ELE16ME

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Table of Contents

1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................1

1.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................1

1.2 Features ....................................................................................................................................................................1

1.3 Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................................2

2 OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS .................................................................................. 36

2.1 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................36

2.2 Rear Panel .............................................................................................................................................................38

2.3 Connection Sample.............................................................................................................................................66

2.4 Remote Control ....................................................................................................................................................82

2.5 Mouse Control.......................................................................................................................................................84

3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS .................................................................... 86

3.1 Check Unpacked DVR .......................................................................................................................................86

Our units do not support PAL

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3.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel................................................................................................................86

3.3 HDD Installation....................................................................................................................................................86

3.4 Connecting Power Supply ................................................................................................................................88

3.5 Connecting Video Input and Outp ut Devices .............................................................................................88

3.5.1 Connecting Video Input ................................................................................................................................88

3.5.2 Connecting Video Output.............................................................................................................................89

3.6 Connecting Audio Input & Outp ut, Bidirectional Audio ...........................................................................89

3.6.1 Audio Input ........................................................................................................................................................89

3.6.2 Audio Output ....................................................................................................................................................89

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.7 Alarm Input and Output Connection ..............................................................................................................89

3.7.1 Alarm Input and Output Details..................................................................................................................90

3.7.2 Alarm Input Port ..............................................................................................................................................90

3.7.3 Alarm Output Port...........................................................................................................................................91

3.8 RS485 ......................................................................................................................................................................91

3.9 Other Interfaces....................................................................................................................................................92

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4 OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS.................................................. 93

4.1 Boot up and Shutdown.......................................................................................................................................93

4.1.1 Boot up ...............................................................................................................................................................93

4.1.2 Shutdown...........................................................................................................................................................93

4.1.3 Auto Resume after Power Failure.............................................................................................................93

4.1.4 Replace Button Battery.................................................................................................................................93

4.2 Startup Wizard ......................................................................................................................................................93

4.3 Manual Record .....................................................................................................................................................96

4.3.1 Live Viewing .....................................................................................................................................................96

4.4 Right -Click Menu..................................................................................................................................................99

4.4.1 Window Switch ................................................................................................................................................99

4.4.2 PTZ Control ......................................................................................................................................................99

4.4.3 Color................................................................................................................................................................. 104

4.4.4 Search ............................................................................................................................................................. 105

4.4.5 Manual Record ............................................................................................................................................. 105

4.5 Navigation Ba r ................................................................................................................................................... 105

4.5.1 Main Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 106

4.5.2 Output Screen............................................................................................................................................... 106

4.5.3 Favorites ......................................................................................................................................................... 106

4.5.4 Tour .................................................................................................................................................................. 106

4.5.5 PTZ ................................................................................................................................................................... 106

4.5.6 Color................................................................................................................................................................. 106

4.5.7 Search ............................................................................................................................................................. 106

4.5.8 Alarm Status .................................................................................................................................................. 106

4.5.9 Channel Info .................................................................................................................................................. 106

4.5.10 Remote Device........................................................................................................................................ 107

4.5.11 Network...................................................................................................................................................... 107

4.5.12 HDD Manager.......................................................................................................................................... 107

4.5.13 USB Manager .......................................................................................................................................... 107

4.6 USB Device Auto Pop-up............................................................................................................................... 107

4.7 Main Menu........................................................................................................................................................... 108

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4.8 Operation ............................................................................................................................................................. 108

4.8.1 Search ............................................................................................................................................................. 108

4.8.2 Backup............................................................................................................................................................. 115

4.8.3 Shut Down...................................................................................................................................................... 117

4.9 Information .......................................................................................................................................................... 117

4.9.1 System Info .................................................................................................................................................... 117

4.9.2 Event ................................................................................................................................................................ 121

4.9.3 Network ........................................................................................................................................................... 121

4.9.4 Log .................................................................................................................................................................... 123

4.10 Settin g................................................................................................................................................................... 125

4.10.1 Camera ...................................................................................................................................................... 125

4.10.2 Network...................................................................................................................................................... 134

4.10.3 Event........................................................................................................................................................... 150

4.10.4 Storage ...................................................................................................................................................... 163

4.10.5 System ....................................................................................................................................................... 174

5 WEB OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 190

5.1 Network Connection......................................................................................................................................... 190

5.2 Login...................................................................................................................................................................... 190

5.3 LAN Mode............................................................................................................................................................ 191

5.4 Live......................................................................................................................................................................... 192

5.5 PTZ ........................................................................................................................................................................ 193

5.6 Image .................................................................................................................................................................... 194

5.6.1 Image ............................................................................................................................................................... 194

5.7 WAN Login .......................................................................................................................................................... 195

5.8 Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................... 196

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5.8.1 Camera............................................................................................................................................................ 196

5.8.2 Network ........................................................................................................................................................... 204

5.8.3 Event ................................................................................................................................................................ 219

5.8.4 Storage............................................................................................................................................................ 227

5.8.5 Setting ............................................................................................................................................................. 229

5.9 Information .......................................................................................................................................................... 241

5.9.1 Version ............................................................................................................................................................ 241

5.9.2 Log .................................................................................................................................................................... 241

5.9.3 Online User .................................................................................................................................................... 242

5.10 Playback............................................................................................................................................................... 242

5.10.1 Search Record ........................................................................................................................................ 243

5.10.2 File List....................................................................................................................................................... 243

5.10.3 Playback .................................................................................................................................................... 244

5.10.4 Download .................................................................................................................................................. 244

5.10.5 Load more................................................................................................................................................. 245

5.11 Alarm ..................................................................................................................................................................... 247

5.12 Log out.................................................................................................................................................................. 248

5.13 Un-install Web Control .................................................................................................................................... 249

6 PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ...................................................... 250

7 FAQ .............................................................................................................................. 251

APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION........................................................ 256

APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE BACKUP DEVICE LIST............................................. 257

APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD DEVICE LIST ................................................ 263

APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST........................................................ 264

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APPENDIX E COMPATIBLE SWITCHER LIST ......................................................... 265

APPENDIX F COMPATIBLE WIRELESS MOUSE LIST.......................................... 266

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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 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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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.
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.
This series product shall be transported, storage and used in the specified environments.

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!

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1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Overview

This series product is an excellent digital monitor product designed for security field. It adopts embedded
Linux OS to maintain reliable operation. It is easy to use and can realize surveillance function after some
simple setups. 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 security network to realize strong network and remote monitor function. It can realize HD
monitor without changing current cable layout

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 monitor

It has analog output port, VGA port and HDMI port. You can use monitor or displayer to realize
surveillance function.
System supports VGA/HDMI output at the same time.

 Storage function

Special data format to guarantee data security and can avoid vicious data modification.

 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 flash 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 specified zone enlargement.

 Network operation

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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.

 PTZ control

Support PTZ decoder via RS485.
Support various decode protocols to allow the PTZ to control the speed dome.

 Intelligent operation

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

 UPnP

It is to establish the mapping relationship between the LAN and the WAN via the UPnP protocol.

Slight function differences may be found due to different series.

1.3 Specifications

TRIDVR-ELE4ME
TRIDVR-ELE8ME

TRIDVR-ELE16ME

Parameters

16-Ch

System Main Processor Industrial embedded micro controller

OS Embedded LINUX

Video
Parameters

Video Encode
Standard

H.264

Encode
Resolution

720P/D1/HD1/2CIF/CIF/QCIF

Video Frame
Rate

PAL:1~25f/s；NTSC：1~30f/s

Video Frame
Rate

1536Kbps-4096Kbps，

For 720P: default setup is 2Mbps，max supports 4Mbps
Bit Stream Type Video stream/composite stream
Dual-Stream Support

Audio
Parameters

Encode
Standard

G.711A/G.711U/PCM
Audio Sampling

Rate

8KHz，16Bit
Audio Bit Rate 64Kbps

Video Port Analog Video

Input

16-channel ， BNC
port

8-Ch

4-Ch

8-channel ， BNC

port

4-channel ， BNC
port

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Parameters

16-Ch

Network Video
Input

N/A

Video Output

1-channel VGA output，
1-channel HDMI output (of the same video source)，
HDMI/ VGA video output at the same time.

Loop Output N/A
Matrix Output N/A

Audio Port Audio Input 4-channel RCA

Audio Output 1-channel RCA

Bidirectional
Talk Input

Support (reuse the audio port)

Record

Record Mode

Schedule record/manual record/MD record/Alarm record

Record
Playback

Max
playback

Backup Mode

HDD, burner, USB device, network backup

Alarm
Alarm Input

16-channel

alarm

input

Alarm Output

3-channel alarm output

HDD
HDD Port

1 SATA port，does not support eSATA port

One HDD
Space

4T

Coomunication
Port

Network

1 RJ45 port, 100Mbps Ethernet port

Communication

RS485 port

USB

2 USB ports

Others

Power

DC12V

Power
Consuption

≤30W（With power adapeter, no HDD）

Working
Temperature

-10℃－＋55℃

Working
Humidity

10%~90%
Dimensions

Mini 1U case，325mm（W）×245mm（D）×45mm（H）

Weight

1.25KG（No HDD）

Installation
Mode

Desk

16-channel

8-Ch

4-Ch

2 Overview and Controls

This section provides information about front panel and rear panel. When you install this series DVR for
the first time, please refer to this part first.

2 Overview and Controls

This section provides information about front panel and rear panel. When you install this series DVR for
the first time, please refer to this part first.

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Figure 2-2

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

SN

Icon Name Function

1

USB port

To connect USB storage device, USB mouse and
etc.

2

Alarm Alarm indicator light

When an alarm occurs, the light becomes red to
alert you.

3

NET

Network abnormal
indicator light

Network error occurs or there is no network
connection, the light becomes red to alert you.

3

HDD

HDD abnormal
indicator light

HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below
specified threshold value, the light becomes red
to alert you.

5

IR IR Receiver

It is to receive the signal from the remote
control.

6

ESC ESC

Go to previous menu, or cancel current
operation.

When playback, click it to restore real-time
monitor mode.

7

FN Assist

One-window monitor mode, click this button to
display assistant function: PTZ control and image
color.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text
control, press it for 1.5seconds to delete the
previous character before the cursor.

In motion detection setup, working with Fn and
direction keys to realize setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral,
English character(small/capitalized) and etc.
Realize other special functions.

8

Enter ENTER

Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Go to menu

9

Power button

Power button, press this button for three seconds
to boot up or shut down DVR.

、

Up
Down

Activate current control, modify setup, and then
move up and down.
Increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.

、

Left
Right

Shift current activated control,
When playback, click these buttons to control

playback bar.

TRIDVR-ELE4ME
TRIDVR-ELE8ME

TRIDVR-ELE16ME

Front Panel

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Figure 2-40

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

SN Icon Name Note

1

Power on-off button Power on/off button.

2 VGA VGA video output

port

VGA video output port. Output
analog video signal. Can connect to
the monitor to view ananlog video
output.

3 AUDIO IN Audio input port Connect to audio input device such

as speaker.

4 VIDEO IN Video input port Connect to analog camera, video

input signal.

5

Power input port Input 12V DC.

6 USB2.0 port Connect to USB storage device,

mouse, burning DVD-ROM and etc.

7 A

RS485（RS-485）

RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You
can connect to the control devices

Rear Panel

communication port 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.

8 Network port

100M Ethernet port

9 HDMI definition High

media interface

High definition audio and video
signal output port. It transmits
uncompressed high definition video
and multiple-channel data to the
HDMI port of the display device.

10 AUDIO OUT Audio output port Connect to video output device such

as sound box.

11 GND Ground end

TRIDVR-ELE4ME
TRIDVR-ELE8ME

TRIDVR-ELE16ME

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2.3 Connection Sample

TRIDVR-ELE4ME
TRIDVR-ELE8ME

TRIDVR-ELE16ME

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Figure 2-67

Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

Serial Number

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.

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9

Cancel

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.

11

Direction keys

Switch current activated control,
go to left or right.
In playback mode, click up/down
button to switch playback
channel. In 1-window playback
mode, click left/right button to
control playback speed. .
Aux function(such as switch the
PTZ menu, enable/disable reuse
button)

12

Confirm /menu key

go to default button
go to the menu

13

Multiple-window switch

Switch between multiple-window
and one-window.

14

Auxiliary key

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.

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.

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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.

3.2 About Front Panel and Rear Panel

The model label 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!

① Loosen the screws of the upper
cover and side panel.

②Fix four screws in the HDD (Turn

just three rounds).

③Place the HDD in accordance

with the four holes in the bottom.

④ Turn the device upside down and

then turn the screws in firmly.

⑤Fix the HDD firmly. ⑥Connect the HDD cable and

power cable.

⑦

Put the cover in accordance with the

clip and then place the upper cover
back.

⑧Secure the screws in the rear panel

and the side panel.

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Important:

 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.

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.

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 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.BTTTB

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3.5.2 Connecting Video Output

Video output includes a BNC(PAL/NTSC1.0V

P-P

，75Ω）output ,a VGA output and 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

These series products audio input port adopt BNC 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

The audio output signal parameter is usually over 200mv 1KΩ (BNC or RCA). 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.

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

. See Figure 3-1.

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.

NO1 C1，NO2 C2，
NO3 C3，

Three normal open groups (on/off signal)
Earth cable.

3.7.2 Alarm Input Port

Please refer to the following sheet for more information.

 Grounding alarm inputs. Normal open or Normal close type)
 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.

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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:

JRC-27F

Material of the
touch

Silver

Rating
（Resistance
Load）

Rated switch capacity

30VDC 2A, 125VAC 1A

Maximum switch power

125VA 160W

Maximum switch voltage

250VAC, 220VDC

Maximum switch currency

1A

Insulation

Between touches with same
polarity

1000VAC 1minute

Between touches with different
polarity

1000VAC 1minute
Between touch and winding

1000VAC 1minute

Surge voltage

Between touches with same
polarity

1500V (10×160us)

Length of open
time

3ms max

Length of close
time

3ms max

Longevity
Mechanical

50×106 times (3Hz)

Electrical

200×103 times (0.5Hz)

Temperature

-40℃ ~+70℃

3.8 RS485

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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.

3.9 Other Interfaces

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

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4 Overview of Navigation and Controls

4.1 Boot up and Shutdown

4.1.1 Boot up

Before the boot up, please make sure:
 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.
 Always use the stable current, if necessary UPS is a best alternative measure.
Please follow the steps listed below to boot up the device.

 Connect the device to the monitor and then connect a mouse.
 Connect power cable.
 Click the power button at the front or rear panel and then boot up the device. After device booted up,

the system is in multiple-channel display mode by default.

4.1.2 Shutdown

Note

 When you see corresponding dialogue box “System is shutting down…” Do not click power on-off

button directly.
 Do not unplug the power cable or click power on-off button to shutdown device directly when device

is running (especially when it is recording.)

There are three ways for you to log out.

a) Main menu (RECOMMENDED)
From Main Menu->Shutdown, select shutdown from dropdown list.
Click OK button, you can see device shuts down.

b) From power on-off button on the front panel or remote control
Press the power on-off button on the DVR front panel or remote control for more than 3 seconds to
shutdown the device.

c) From power on-off button on the rear panel.

4.1.3 Auto Resume after Power Failure

The system can automatically backup video and resume previous working status after power failure.

4.1.4 Replace Button Battery

Please make sure to use the same battery model if possible.
We recommend replace battery regularly (such as one-year) to guarantee system time accuracy.

Note:
Before replacement, please save the system setup, otherwise, you may lose the data
completely!

4.2 Startup Wizard

After device successfully booted up, it goes to startup wizard.
Click Cancel/Next button, you can see system goes to login interface.

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Check the box Startup button here, system goes to startup wizard again when it boots up the next time.
Cancel the Startup button, system goes to the login interface directly when it boots up the next time.

Figure 4-1

Click Cancel button or Next Step button, system goes to login interface. See Figure 4-2.
System consists of four accounts:

 Username: admin. Password: admin. (administrator, local and network)
 Username: 888888. Password: 888888. (administrator, local only)
 Username: 666666. Password: 666666(Lower authority user who can only monitor, playback,

backup and etc.)
 Username: default. Password: default (hidden user). Hidden user “default” is for system interior

use only and can not be deleted. When there is no login user, hidden user “default” automatically

login. You can set some rights such as monitor for this user so that you can view some channel

view without login.

Figure 4-2

Note:
For security reason, please modify password after you first login.

Within 30 minutes, three times login failure will result in system alarm and five times login failure will
result in account lock!

Click OK button, you can go to General interface. See Figure 4-3.
For detailed information, please refer to chapter 4.10.5.1.

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Figure 4-3

Click Next button, you can go to network interface. See Figure 4-4.
For detailed information, please refer to chapter 4.9.3.

Figure 4-4

Click Next button, you can go to Schedule interface. See Figure 4-5.
For detailed information, please refer to chapter 4.10.4.1.1.

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Figure 4-5

Click Finish button, system pops up a dialogue box. Click the OK button, the startup wizard is complete.
See Figure 4-6.

Figure 4-6

4.3 Manual Record

4.3.1 Live Viewing

After you logged in, the system is in live viewing mode. You can see system date, time, channel
name and window No. If you want to change system date and time, you can 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).

Tips

1 Recording status

3 Video loss

2 Motion detection

4 Camera lock

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 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.
 Use mouse middle button to control window split: You can use mouse middle button to switch

window split amount.

Preview Control

The preview control function has the following features.

 Support preview playback.

 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 centre of the video of current channel, you can see system pops up the
preview control interface. See Figure 4-7 and Figure 4-8. If your mouse stays in this area for more
than 6 seconds and has no operation, the control bar automatically hides.

Figure 4-7 Analog Channel

Figure 4-8 Digital Channel

1) Realtime 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 real-time playback time.
System may pop up a dialogue box if there is no such record in current channel.

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 4-9.

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 6 7

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Figure 4-9

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

can view an interface shown as in Figure 4-10.

Figure 4-10

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 can not 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 4.8.1) 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 or the max-size window of the 8-window
mode.

6) Bidirectional talk (For digital channel 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 chapter4.10.1.1 for detailed information.