Tomura DVR User Manual

DVR User Manual

For H.264 4/8/16-channel digital video recorder

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CAUTION

 Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely
 We do not warrant all the content is correct. 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 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................7

1.1 DVR Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................................................7

1.2 Main Features ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................7

2 Hardware Installation ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10

2.1.1 Install Hard Drive ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

2.1.2 Install DVD Writer ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 11

2.2 Front Panel Instructions ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

2.3 Rear Panel Instructions .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface .................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

2.4 Remote Controller .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20

2.5 Control with Mouse ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

2.5.1 Connect Mouse ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

2.5.2 Use Mouse ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

3 Basic Function Instruction ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

3.1 Power On/Off ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

3.1.1 Power on ................................................................ ................................................................................................ ...................................... 23

3.1.2 Power off ................................................................ ................................................................................................ ...................................... 24

3.2 Login ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

3.3 Live preview ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

3.3.1 Live playback ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

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4 Main menu setup guide ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 27

4.1 Basic configuration ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28

4.1.1 System ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

4.1.2 Time & date .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30

4.1.3 DST .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30

4.2 Live configuration ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31

4.2.1 Live .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 31

4.2.2 Host monitor................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33

4.2.3 SPOT ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

4.2.4 Mask ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 34

4.3 Record configuration .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 36

4.3.1 Enable .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36

4.3.2 Record stream ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 38

4.3.3 Time ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 39

4.3.4 Recycle record ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 40

4.3.5 Stamp ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40

4.4 Schedule configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 41

4.4.1 Schedule ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41

4.4.2 Motion .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43

4.4.3 Sensor ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44

4.5 Alarm configuration ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 44

4.5.1 Sensor ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44

4.5.2 Motion .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48

4.5.3 Video loss .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50

4.5.4 Other alarm .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 51

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4.5.5 Alarm out ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52

4.6 Network configuration ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 53

4.6.1 Network ................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................ 53

4.6.2 Network stream ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 57

4.7 User management configuration ............................................................................................................................................................................ 59

4.8 P.T.Z configuration .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 61

5 Record search & playback and backup ..................................................................................................................................................................... 66

5.1 Time search ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66

5.2 Event search .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 67

5.3 File manager .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68

5.4 Backup ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69

6 Manage DVR ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 71

6.1 Check system information ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 71

6.1.1 System information ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 71

6.1.2 Event information ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 71

6.1.3 Log information ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 72

6.1.4 Network information ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 73

6.1.5 Online information ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 73

6.1.6 Manual alarm ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 74

6.1.7 Disk manager ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 74

6.1.8 Upgrade ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 75

6.1.9 Logoff ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 75

6.1.10 Device ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 75

7 Remote Surveillance ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 76

7.1 Accessing DVR ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 76

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7.1.1 On LAN ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 76

7.1.2 On WAN ................................................................................................ ................................................................ ....................................... 78

7.2 The remote live preview interface as below: .......................................................................................................................................................... 79

7.3 Remote playback & backup ................................................................................................................................................................................... 84

7.3.1 Remote playback ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 84

7.3.2 Remote backup ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 89

7.4 Remote System configuration ................................................................................................................................................................................ 90

8 Mobile Surveillance ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 91

8.1 By Phones with WinCE .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 91

8.2 By Phones with Symbian ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 94

8.3 The operation method for iPhone mobile clients .................................................................................................................................................... 97

Appendix A FAQ…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….103
Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………..108
Appendix C Compatible Devices………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….109
Appendix D 4-CH DVR Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….110
Appendix E 8-CH DVR Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….111
Appendix F 16-CH DVR Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...112

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1 Introduction

1.1 DVR Introduction

This model DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is designed specially for CCTV system. It adopts high performance video processing chips and
embedded Linux system. Meanwhile, it utilizes many 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., which ensure its powerful
functions and high stability. Due to these distinctive characteristics, it is widely used in banks, telecommunication, transportation, factories,
warehouse, and irrigation and so on.

1.2 Main Features

COMPRESSION FORMAT

 Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate and better image quality

LIVE SURVEILLANCE

 Support HD VGA output
 Support channel security by hiding live display
 Display the local record state and basic information
 Support USB to make full control

RECORD MEDIA

 Support two SATA HDD to record for a longer time without any limitation

BACKUP

 Support USB 2.0 devices to backup
 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

 Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording
 Support recycle after HDD full
 Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable
 128MB for every video file packaging
 4 audio channels available
 Two record search mode: time search and event search
 Support 4/8/16 screen playback simultaneously
 Support deleting and locking the recorded files one by one
 Support remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet

ALARM

 1 channel alarm output and 4/8/16 channel alarm input available
 Support schedule for motion detection and sensor alarm
 Support pre-recording and post recording
 Support linked channels recording once motion or alarm triggered on certain channel
 Support linked PTZ preset ，auto cruise and track of the corresponding channel

PTZ CONTROL

 Support various PTZ protocols
 Support 128 PTZ presets and 8 auto cruise tracks
 Support remote PTZ control through internet

SECURITY

 Customize user right: log search, system setup, two way audio, file management, disk management, remote login, live view, manual record,

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playback, PTZ control and remote live view

 Support 1 administrator and 15 users.
 Support event log recording and checking, events unlimited

NETWORK

 Support TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol
 Support IE browser to do remote view
 Support setup client connection amount
 Support dual stream. Network stream is adjustable independently to fit the network bandwidth and environment.
 Support picture snap and color adjustment in remote live
 Support remote time and event search, and channel playback with picture snap
 Support remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise
 Support remote full menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters remotely
 Support mobile surveillance by smart phones , symbian, WinCE, Iphone or Gphone, 3G network available
 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 two SATA hard drives. Please use the hard drive the manufacturers recommend specially for security and safe

field.

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 below.

Fig 2.1 Connect HDD

Step3: Screw the HDD as below.

Note: For the convenience to install, please connect the power and data cables firstly, and then screw to fix.

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Fig 2.2 Screw HDD

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 below.

Fig 2.3 Connect the DVD Writer

Step3: Screw the DVD writer as below.

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Fig 2.4 Screw the Writer

2.2 Front Panel Instructions

Notice: The pictures are only for reference; please make the object as the standard.

1. The Front Panel interface for 4-ch DVR is shown as below:

Fig 2.5 Front Panel for 4-ch DVR

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Item

Name

Description

1

REC/Focus

1. Record manually

2. FOCUS function enables at PTZ mode

2

Search/Zoom

1. Enter search mode

2. ZOOM function enables at PTZ mode

3

Play/Iris

1. Enter play menu

2. IRIS function enables at PTZ mode

4

REW/Speed

1. Rewind

2. SPEED function enables at PTZ mode

5

FF/PTZ

1. Fast forward

2. Enter PTZ mode from live view

6

STOP/ESC

1. Quit play mode

2. Exit the current menu or status

7

Digital buttons

Input numbers or choose camera

8

IR Receiver

For remote control

9

Enter button

To confirm the choice or setup

10

Direction/Multi-screen button

1. Direction buttons. Move cursor in setup or pan/tilt PTZ

2. Change screen display like single, 4, 9 and 16 screens

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Indicator

Working indicators of power, HDD, network, etc

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Info/10+

1. System Information

2.Double-click is 10; choose channel 10 above with other digitals 0-9

13

+/Menu button

1. Increase the value in setup

2. Enter menu from live view

14

-/Backup

1. Decrease the value in setup

2. Enter backup mode from live view

Tab 2.1 Definitions of Front Panel Buttons

2. The Front Panel interface for 8-ch DVR is shown as below:

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Fig 2.6 Front Panel for 8-channel DVR

Item

Name

Description

1

REC/Focus

1. Record manually

2. FOCUS function enables at PTZ. mode

2

Search/Zoom

1. Enter search mode

2. ZOOM function enables at PTZ mode

3

Play/Iris

1. Enter play menu

2. IRIS function enables at PTZ mode

4

REW/Speed

1. Rewind

2. SPEED function enables at PTZ mode

5

FF/PTZ

1. Fast forward

2. Enter PTZ mode from live view

6

STOP/ESC

1. Quit play mode

2. Exit the current menu or status

7

Digital buttons

Input numbers or choose camera

8

IR Receiver

For remote control

9

Enter button

To confirm the choice or setup

10

Direction/Multi-screen button

1. Direction buttons. Move cursor in setup or pan/tilt PTZ

2. Change screen display like single, 4, 9 and 16 screens

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Item

Name

Description

11

Indicator

Working indicators of power, HDD, network, etc

12

Info/10+

1. System Information

2.Double-click is 10; choose channel 10 above with other digitals 0-9

13

+/Menu button

1. Increase the value in setup

2. Enter menu from live view

14

-/Backup

1. Decrease the value in setup

2. Enter backup mode from live view

Tab 2.2 Definition of Front Panel Buttons

3. The Front Panel interface for 16-ch DVR is shown as below:

Fig 2.7 Front Panel for 16-channel DVR

Item

Name

Description

1

REC/Focus

1. Record manually

2. FOCUS function enables at PTZ. mode

2

Search/Zoom

1. Enter search mode

2. ZOOM function enables at PTZ mode

3

Play/Iris

1. Enter play menu

2. IRIS function enables at PTZ mode

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Item

Name

Description

4

REW/Speed

1. Rewind

2. SPEED function enables at PTZ mode

5

FF/PTZ

1. Fast forward

2. Enter PTZ mode from live view

6

STOP/ESC

1. Quit play mode

2. Exit the current menu or status

7

Digital buttons

Input numbers or choose camera

8

IR Receiver

For remote control

9

Enter button

To confirm the choice or setup

10

Direction/Multi-screen button

1. Direction buttons. Move cursor in setup or pan/tilt PTZ

2. Change screen display like single, 4, 9 and 16 screens

11

Indicator

Working indicators of power, HDD, network, etc

12

Info/10+

1. System Information

2.Double-click is 10; choose channel 10 above with other digitals 0-9

13

+/Menu button

1. Increase the value in setup

2. Enter menu from live view

14

-/Backup

1. Decrease the value in setup

2. Enter backup mode from live view

Tab 2.3 Definition of Front Panel Buttons

2.3 Rear Panel Instructions

2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface

The rear Panel interface for 4-ch is shown as Fig 2.8:

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Fig 2.8 Rear Panel for 4-ch

Item

Name

Description

1

Video out

Connect to monitor

2

Spot out

Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Only video display,
no menu show

3

Audio out

Audio output, connect to the sound box

4

P/Z

Connect to speed dome

5

K/B

Connect to keyboard

6

ALARM IN

Connect to external sensor1-4

7

Video in

Video input channels from 1-4

8

VGA port

VGA output, connect to monitor

9

LAN

Network port

10

USB MOUSE

Only for USB mouse

11

+ 5V and GND

+5 V and Grounding

12

Audio in

4 CH Audio input

13

POWER INPUT

DC12V

14

FAN

For cooling the device

Tab 2.4 Definitions of Front Panel Buttons

The rear Panel interface for 8-ch is shown as Fig 2.9:

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Fig 2.9 Rear Panel for 8-ch

Item

Name

Description

1

Video out

Connect to monitor

2

Spot out

Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Only video display,
no menu show

3

Audio out

Audio output, connect to the sound box

4

Video in

Video input channels from 1-8

5

POWER INPUT

DC12V

6

FAN

For cooling the device

7

VGA port

VGA output, connect to monitor

8

LAN

Network port

9

USB MOUSE

Only for USB mouse

10

P/Z

Connect to speed dome

11

K/B

Connect to keyboard

12

+ 5V and GND

+5 V and Grounding

13

ALARM IN

Connect to external sensor1-4

14

Audio in

4 CH Audio input

Tab 2.5 Definitions of Front Panel Buttons

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The rear Panel interface for 16-ch is shown as Fig 2.10:

Fig 2.10 Rear Panel for 16-ch

Item

Name

Description

1

P/Z

Connect to speed dome

2

K/B

Connect to keyboard

3

ALARM IN

Connect to external sensor1-16

4

HDMI port

Connect to high-definition display device (optional)

5

NET

Network port

6

VGA port

VGA output, connect to monitor

7

Video out

Connect to monitor

8

Video in

Video input channels from 1-16

9

Audio in

4 CH Audio input

10

POWER SWITCH

Power on/off

11

FAN

For cooling the device

12

+ 5V and GND

+5 V and Grounding

13

ALARM OUT

1-ch relay output. Connect to external alarm.

14

USB MOUSE

Only for USB mouse

15

Spot out

Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. Only video display, no menu show

16

Audio out

Audio output, connect to the sound box

17

POWER INPUT

DC12V

Tab 2.6 Definitions of Rear Panel Buttons

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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 poles (+ 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 Fig2.11 Remote Controller.

Fig 2.11 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

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Item

Name

Function

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

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. When use of remote controller to control single DVR, it‟s not necessarily to reset the device ID, user can do operation
directly; when control multiple DVR with remote controller, please refer to below steps:
Step1: Activate remote controller to control DVR: enable 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 (Range from: 0-65535; the default device ID is 0.) with other digital number: 0-9, after that, press
ENTER button to confirm.
Step2: User can check the device ID by enter into System configurationBasic configurationdevice ID. User also can set other DVRs 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 2.11 Remote Controller.

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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

2.5.2 Use Mouse

The structure of the main menu is shown in Fig 2.11 Remote Controller.

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 as Fig 2.11 Remote Controller. 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 Fig2.12. It supports digitals, letters and symbols input.

Fig 2.12 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 in the rear panel
Step2: the device will be loaded, and the power indicator will display blue
Step3: before start, a WIZZARD dialogue box will be pop-up (refer to below picture) and show some information about time zone and time setup.

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.

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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

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 3.7 User management configuration for more

details.

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3.3 Live preview

Fig 3-2 live preview interface

The explanation of symbol in the live preview interface:

symbol

meaning

symbol

meaning

Green

Manual record or time record

Red

Alarm record

Yellow

Motion detection record

Figure icon

Move event

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.

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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, a channel select dialog will appear as below:

Take 8-channel DVR for example: user can tick off 8 channels form 1-ch to 16-ch at random to display the live pictures. Then click button
to confirm the setting.

Click Menu button, the interface will pop-up as Fig 4-2; press MENU button on the front panel or operate with remote controller also can
display the main 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 configurationbasic configurationsystem; refer to Fig 4-3:

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Fig 4-3 basic configuration-basic
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.
Password check: enable this option, user needs to input user name and password can do corresponding operations with the 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

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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 configurationbasic configurationtime & date; refer to Fig 4-4:

Fig 4-4 basic configuration-time & date
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 also can
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.

4.1.3 DST

Step1: enter into system configurationbasic configurationDST; refer to Fig 4-5: