Tomura PS-9304HE, PS-9316HE, PS-9308HE User Manual

DVR User Manual

PS-9304HE
PS-9308HE

PS-9316HE

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 the same. Kindly remove the cables from the power source if the device is not to be used for a long
period of time.

 Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other devices that produce heat
 Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth
 Do not block any ventilation openings and ensure proper ventilation around the machine
 Do not power off the DVR when the device is functioning. The correct operation to shut down the DVR is to stop recording,

use “shut-down” button from the menu, and switch off the main power.

 This machine is for indoor use only. Do not expose the machine in rain or moist environment. In case any solid or liquid get

inside the machine‟s case, please turn off the device immediately and get it checked by a qualified technician.

 Do not try to repair the device by yourself without technical aid or approval.
 When this product is in use, the relevant contents of Microsoft, Apple and Google will be involved in. The pictures and

screenshots in this manual are only used to explain the usage of our product. The ownerships of trademarks, logos and other
intellectual properties related to Microsoft, Apple and Google shall belong to the above-mentioned companies.

 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 ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

2.2 Front Panel Descriptions ............................................................................................................................................ 5

2.3 Rear Panel Instructions .............................................................................................................................................. 6

2.4 Remote Controller .................................................................................................................................................... 10

2.5 Control with Mouse ................................................................................................................................................... 12

2.5.1 Connect Mouse ................................................................................................................................................................................. 12

2.5.2 Use Mouse ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 12

3 Basic Function Instruction ................................................................................................................. 14

3.1 Startup & Shutdown .................................................................................................................................................. 14

3.1.1 Startup .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

3.1.2 Shutdown .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

3.2 Login ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15

3.3 Live Preview ............................................................................................................................................................. 15

3.3.1 Live Playback .................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

4 Main Menu Setup Guide ..................................................................................................................... 17

4.1 Basic Configuration .................................................................................................................................................. 18

4.1.1 System .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 18

4.1.2 Date & Time ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

4.1.3 DST .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19

4.2 Live Configuration .................................................................................................................................................... 20

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4.2.1 Live ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

4.2.2 Main Monitor ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

4.2.3 Spot .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21

4.2.4 Mask ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

4.3 Record Configuration ................................................................................................................................................ 23

4.3.1 Enable .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 23

4.3.2 Record Bitrate ................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

4.3.3 Time .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24

4.3.4 Stamp ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

4.3.5 Recycle Record ................................................................................................................................................................................. 25

4.3.6 Snap ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26

4.4 Schedule Configuration ............................................................................................................................................ 26

4.4.1 Schedule ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

4.4.2 Motion ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

4.4.3 Sensor .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 27

4.5 Alarm Configuration .................................................................................................................................................. 28

4.5.1 Sensor .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 28

4.5.2 Motion ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

4.5.3 Video Loss ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 31

4.5.4 Other Alarm ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 32

4.5.5 Alarm Out .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 32

4.6 Network Configuration .............................................................................................................................................. 33

4.6.1 Network ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 33

4.6.2 Sub-stream ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 33

4.6.3 Email................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34

4.6.4 Server ................................................................ ............................................................................................................................... 35

4.6.5 Other Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................... 35

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4.7 User Management Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 37

4.8 P.T.Z Configuration ................................................................................................................................................... 39

4.9 Advanced ................................................................ ................................................................................................. 41

4.9.1 Reset ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 42

4.9.2 Import/Export ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 42

4.9.3 Block/Allow list................................................................................................................................................................................... 42

5 Search，Playback & Backup ............................................................................................................. 43

5.1 Time Search ............................................................................................................................................................. 43

5.2 Event Search............................................................................................................................................................ 44

5.3 File Management...................................................................................................................................................... 45

5.4 Search by Image ...................................................................................................................................................... 46

5.5 Backup ..................................................................................................................................................................... 47

6 Manage DVR ....................................................................................................................................... 48

6.1 Check System Information ........................................................................................................................................ 48

6.1.1 System Information ............................................................................................................................................................................ 48

6.1.2 Event Information .............................................................................................................................................................................. 48

6.1.3 Log Information ................................................................................................................................................................................. 48

6.1.4 Network Information ........................................................................................................................................................................... 48

6.1.5 Online Information ............................................................................................................................................................................. 48

6.1.6 Record Information ............................................................................................................................................................................ 49

6.2 Manual Alarm ........................................................................................................................................................... 49

6.3 Disk Management .................................................................................................................................................... 49

6.4 Upgrade ................................................................................................................................................................... 50

6.5 Logoff ....................................................................................................................................................................... 50

7 Remote Surveillance .......................................................................................................................... 51

7.1 IE Remote Surveillance ............................................................................................................................................ 51

7.1.1 On LAN ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 51

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7.1.2 On WAN ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 51

7.2 Remote Surveillance through Apple PC .................................................................................................................... 53

7.2.1 On LAN ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 54

7.2.2 On WAN ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 56

7.3 Remote Preview ................................................................ ....................................................................................... 57

7.4 Remote Playback & Backup ..................................................................................................................................... 60

7.4.1 Remote Playback .............................................................................................................................................................................. 60

7.4.2 Remote Backup ................................................................................................................................................................................. 65

7.5 Remote System Configuration .................................................................................................................................. 66

7.6 Tools ........................................................................................................................................................................ 67

7.7 Remote Information ................................................................................................ .................................................. 67

8 Mobile Surveillance ............................................................................................................................ 69

8.1 By Phones with Windows Mobile OS ........................................................................................................................ 69

8.2 By Phones with Symbian OS .................................................................................................................................... 70

8.3 By Phones with Iphone OS ....................................................................................................................................... 72

8.4 By Phones with Android OS ...................................................................................................................................... 80

8.5 By Phones with Blackberry OS ................................................................ ................................................................. 86

Appendix A FAQ.................................................................................................................................... 92

Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity ......................................................................................... 99

Appendix C Compatible Devices ....................................................................................................... 100

Appendix D 4-CH Specifications ........................................................................................................ 102

Appendix E 8-CH Specifications ........................................................................................................ 103

Appendix F 16-CH Specifications ...................................................................................................... 104

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1 Introduction

1.1 DVR Introduction

This model DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is designed especially 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
 Support saving recorded files with AVI standard format to a remote computer through internet

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RECORD & PLAYBACK

 Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording
 Support full D1 real time 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, playback, PTZ control and remote live view

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 Support 1 administrator and 63 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 don‟t power up the unit till the physical installation is complete.

2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer

2.1.1 Install Hard Drive

Notice: 1. 4-ch and 8-ch DVR connect to two SATA hard drives or one SATA hard drive plus one Writer; 16-ch DVR connects

three SATA hard drives or two hard drives plus one DVD Writer. Please use the hard drive the manufacturers
recommend specially for security and safe field，please refer to “Appendix C Compatible Devices 3”.

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 Fig 2-1.
Step3: Screw the HDD as Fig 2-2.

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

Fig 2-1 Connect HDD Fig 2-2 Screw HDD

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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 2-3.
Step3: Screw the DVD writer as Fig 2-4

Fig 2-3 Connect the DVD Writer Fig 2-4 Screw the 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 connected , the light is blue

HDD

The light turns blue when writing/ reading HDD, the light is blue

Net

The light turns blue when it is able to access the network

Backup

The light turns blue when backing up files and data.

Play

The light turns blue when playing video

REC

The light turns blue when recording

2 MENU/+

1. Enter menu in live 2. Increase the value in setup

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Item

Type

Name

Description

Compound

button

BACKUP/-

1. Decrease the value in setup 2. Enter backup mode in live

RECORD/FOCUS

1. Record manually 2. FOCUS function enables at PTZ mode.

REW/SPEED

1. Rewind key 2. SPEED function enables at PTZ mode

SEARCH/ZOOM

1. Enter search mode 2.ZOOM function enables at PTZ
mode.

PLAY /IRIS

1. Enter play interface . IRIS function enables at PTZ mode

FF/ P.T.Z.

1. Fast forward 2. Enter PTZ mode in live

STOP/ESC

1. Quit play mode 2. Exit the current interface or status

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

IR receiver

IR

For remote controller

6

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

The rear Panel interface for 4-ch is shown as Fig 2-5:

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Fig 2-5 Rear Panel for 4-ch

Item

Name

Description

1

P/Z

Connect to speed dome

2

K/B

Connect to keyboard

3

ALARM IN

Connect to external sensor1-4

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

Audio in

4 CH Audio input

9

POWER switch

Power on/off

10

+ 5V and GND

+5 V and Grounding

11

ALARM OUT

1-ch relay output. Connect to external alarm.

12

USB port

To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD
for backup or update firmware; or connect to USB mouse

13

Spot out

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

14

Video in

Video input channels from 1-4

15

Audio out

Audio output, connect to the sound box

16

POWER INPUT

DC12V

17

FAN

For cooling the device

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The rear Panel interface for 8-ch is shown as Fig 2-6:

Fig 2-6 Rear Panel for 8-ch

Item

Name

Description

1

P/Z

Connect to speed dome

2

K/B

Connect to keyboard

3

ALARM IN

Connect to external sensor1-8

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 1-8

9

Audio in

4 CH Audio input

10

Power switch

Power on/off

11

+ 5V and GND

+5 V and Grounding

12

ALARM OUT

1-ch relay output. Connect to external alarm.

13

USB port

To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD
for backup or update firmware; or connect to USB mouse

14

Spot out

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

15

Audio out

Audio output, connect to the sound box

16

POWER INPUT

DC12V

17

FAN

For cooling the device

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The rear Panel interface for 16-ch is shown as Fig 2-7:

Fig 2-7 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 port

To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD
for backup or update firmware; or connect to 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

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2.4 Remote Controller

It uses two AAA size batteries.

 Open the battery cover of the Remote Controller.
 Place batteries. Please take care of the polarity (+ and -).
 Replace the battery cover.

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

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Item

Name

Function

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

Note: Key points to check in case the remote doesn‟t work.

1. Check batteries polarity.

2. Check the remaining charge in the batteries.

3. Check IR controller sensor for any masking.

4. Check the ID of the remote with respect to the DVR.
If it still doesn't work, please try using a good known remote, or contact your dealer.
The interface of remote controller is shown in Fig 2-8 Remote Controller.

Operation processes with remote controller to control multi-DVR

The default 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 DVRs with multiple remote controllers, you would need to configure the device ID,
please refer to below steps:

 Activate remote controller to control the DVR: Turn the IR sensor of the remote controller towards the IR receiver on the front

panel, press the number key 8 twice on the remote, then input device ID of the DVR to be controlled (Range from: 0-65535;
the default device ID is 0) and press ENTER to confirm.

 You can check the device ID of a DVR from System SetupBasicDevice ID. You can also set multiple DVRs with the same

device ID however this can cause interference if the DVRs are kept close to each other.

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2.5 Control with Mouse

2.5.1 Connect Mouse

It supports USB mouse through the ports on the rear panel.

Notice: If mouse is not detected or doesn't work, check below steps:

1. Make sure the mouse is plugged in the USB mouse port not the USB port on the front panel.

2. Try with a good know mouse.

2.5.2 Use Mouse

During live:

Double-click on any camera window for the full screen mode. Double-click again to return to the previous screen mode.
Right click to reveal the control menu on the screen. Right click to hide the control menu.

In Configuration:

Click to enter a particular option. Right click to cancel the option or to return to the previous menu.
In order to input a value in a particular screen, move cursor to the input box and click. An input window will appear as Fig 2-9. It
supports digits, alphabets and symbols as inputs. Click Shift button to input Capital letters and symbols; click Shift button again
to return.

You can change some values using the mouse wheel, such as time. Move cursor onto the value and roll the wheel when the

value blinks.

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Fig 2-9 Digital Numbers and Letters Input Window

It supports mouse drag. For e.g. setting up motion detection area, click customized, hold down the left button and drag to set
motion detection area.

Setting up Schedule: hold left button and drag to set schedule time.

In Playback:

Click to choose the options. Right click to return to live mode.

In Backup:

Click to choose the options. Right click 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.

Note: Mouse is the default tool for all operations unless an exception, as indicated.

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3 Basic Function Instruction

3.1 Startup & Shutdown

Please make sure all the connections are done properly before you power on the unit. Proper startup and shutdown are crucial
to expanding the life of your DVR.

3.1.1 Startup

Step1: Connect with the source power.

Step2: The device will boot and the power LED would turn blue.
Step3 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.

Note: This DVR can only display options on either VGA monitor or BNC monitor at a given point of time, if there is live image
display without menu options then please check if there is display on other device/monitor, 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 Shutdown

You can shut down the device by using IR remote controller and mouse.

By IR remote controller:

Step1: Press Power button. This will bring up a shutdown window. The unit will shut down by clicking “OK” button.
Step2: Disconnect the power

By mouse:

Step1: Enter into Menu and select “Shut Down” icon. This will take you to a shutdown window.
Step2: Click OK. Then the unit will power off after a while.

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Step3: Disconnect the power

3.2 Login

User can login or log off the DVR system. Once logged off the user cannot do any
other operation except changing the multi-screen display.
Notice: The default user name and password is “admin” and 123456”
For complete operational steps for changing password, adding or deleting users，
please refer to section 4.7 User Management Configuration.

Fig 3-1 Login

3.3 Live Preview

Fig 3-2 Live Preview Interface

3.3.1 Live Playback

Click Play button to play the record. Refer to Figure3-3. User can do complete operation by clicking the buttons on
screen.

Symbol

Meaning

Green

Manual record

Yellow

Motion detection record

Red

Sensor Alarm record

Blue

Schedule record

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Fig 3-3 Live Playback

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4 Main Menu Setup Guide

Right click or press ESC button on the front panel to display the menu toolbar on the bottom of the screen. Refer to Fig 4-1:

Fig 4-1 Main Menu Toolbar
Click icon to select a channel and then click “ ” button to select another channel so that picture-in-picture effect will
be displayed.

Dwell: Dwell means to display live images from different cameras in a sequence. The images may be displayed as a single
channel or in a grid fashion from different cameras. Dwell mode is enabled only when the chosen display mode is not able to
display all the available cameras.

Color: If this button is enabled, you can adjust the color of live images.
E-Zoom: Single channel large screen electronic amplification.
Volume: Enable sound.
PTZ: Click the PTZ button to control rotation position, speed and auto scan of the PTZ connected to the IP camera.
Snap: Use this button to take snapshots. These pictures will automatically be saved in the HDD.

Record: Click this button to start/stop recording.

Playback: Click this button to playback the recorded 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; you can also press MENU button on the front panel or operate with

remote controller to display the main menu. Clicking 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 MenuSetupBasicSystem. Refer to Fig 4-3:
Step2: In this interface you can setup the device name, device ID, video format, max
network user, VGA resolution and language. The definitions for every parameters
display as below:
Device Name: The name of the device as it may display on the client end or on
CMS, this would help the user to recognize the device remotely.
Device ID: This ID is used to map the DVR with IR remote controller and speed
dome cameras.
Video Format: Two modes: PAL and NTSC. User can select the video format
according to the cameras being used. Fig 4-3 Basic Configuration-Basic
Password Check: If enabled the user would need to input the user name and the password for performing corresponding
operations.
Show System Time: If selected, displays the current time during live monitoring...

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Max Online Users: To set the maximum number of concurrent user logins in the DVR.
Show wizard: If selected, the GUI would launch the startup wizard on every boot, allowing the user to do basic setup.
VGA resolution: The resolution of live display interface, ranges from: VGA800*600, VGA1024*768, VGA1280*1024 and

CVBS.

Note： Switching between VGA and CVBS will change the menu output mode. Please connect to relevant monitor.

Language: To setup the menu language.
Note: After changing the language and video output, the device needs to login again.
Logout After (Minutes): You can setup the screen interval time (30s, 60s, 180s,

300s). If there is no any operation within the setting period, the device will auto
logout and return to the login interface.

No Image When Logout: If selected, there will be no image showing when logout.

4.1.2 Date & Time

Step1: Enter into MenuSetupBasicDate & Time tab. Refer to Fig 4-4:
Step2: Set the date format, time format, time zone in this interface; checkmark

“sync time with NTP server” to refresh NTP server date; user can also adjust

system date manually.
Step3: Click “Apply” to save the setting; click “Exit” to exit the current interface.
Fig 4-4 Basic Configuration-Date & Time

4.1.3 DST

Step1: Enter into MenuSetupBasicDST interface. 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 restore default setting; click “Apply” button to save the setting; click “Exit” button to exit the
current interface.

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Fig 4-5 Basic Configuration-DST

4.2 Live Configuration

Live configuration includes four submenus: live, main 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 MenuSetupLiveLive tab. Refer to Fig 4-6:
Note: A soft keyboard will pop up by clicking the camera name. User can self-define the camera name.
Step2: For a particular camera/channel setting, please click “setting” button to see a window as Fig 4-7:
Step3: In this tab, user can adjust brightness, hue, saturation and contrast in live; click “default” button to restore default setting,
click “OK” button to save the setting.
Step4: Select “All” to setup all channels with the same parameters.

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Fig 4-6 Live ConfigurationLive Fig 4-7 Live-Color Adjustment

4.2.2 Main Monitor

Step1: Enter into MenuSetupLiveMain Monitor tab. Refer to Fig 4-8:
Step2: Select split mode: 1×1, 2×2, 2×3, 3×3, 4×4 and channel. Click

button to setup the previous channel group. Click button to set the
latter channel group.
Step3: Set the dwell time.
Step4: Click “default” to restore default setting; click “Apply” to save the
setting; click “Exit” to exit the current tab. Fig 4-8 Live Configuration-Main Monitor

4.2.3 Spot

Step1: Enter into MenuSetupLiveSpot tab. Refer to Fig 4-9:
Step2: Select split mode: 1×1 and map the channel.
Step3: Set the dwell time.

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 the current tab.

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Fig 4-9 Live Configuration-Spot

4.2.4 Mask

You can setup private mask area on the live image picture. For a given channel a maximum of three areas can be masked.
Setup mask area: Click Setting button, enter into live image to press left mouse and drag mouse to set mask area. Please
refer to the below picture. Right click to exit. Click Apply button to save the setting.
Delete mask area: Select a certain mask area and double click to delete that mask area. Then click Apply button to save the
setting.

Fig 4-10 Live Configuration-Mask Setup Mask Area Live Image Mask Area

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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 MenuSetupRecordEnable tab. Refer to Fig 4-11:

Fig 4-11 Record Configuration-Enable
Step2: Checkmark record and audio.
Step3: Select All to setup the same settings for all channels.

4.3.2 Record Bitrate

Step1: Enter into MenuSetupRecordRecord Bitrate tab. Refer to Fig 4-12:
Step2: Setup rate, resolution, quality, encode and max bit stream.
Step3: Select “All” to set same settings for all channels.
Step4: Click “default” button to restore default setting; click “Apply” button to save the setting; click “Exit” button to exit the
current interface.

Parameter

Meaning

Record

To enable/disable recording
for the channel

Audio

To enable/disable audio
recording for the channel

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Fig 4-12 Record Configuration-Record Bitrate

4.3.3 Time

Step1: Enter into MenuSetupRecordTime interface. Refer to
Fig 4-13:
Pre-alarm record time: The record time prior to actual triggering of
an alarm i.e. record time before motion detection or a sensor alarm
was triggered.
Post-alarm record: Set the post recording time after the alarm is
finished, five options: 10s, 15s, 20s, 30s, 60s, 120s, 180s and 300s.
Expire time: The time till which the records would be retained. If the
set date is overdue, the recorded files will be deleted automatically.
Step2: Select “All” to setup all channels with the same parameters.
Step3: Click “Apply” to save the setting; click “Exit” to exit the current interface. Fig 4-13 Record Configuration-Time

4.3.4 Stamp

Parameter

Meaning

Rate

Range from: 1-30（NTSC）1-25(PAL)

Resolution

Support CIF , HD1, D1

Quality

The higher the value is, the clearer
the recorded image is. Six options:
lowest, lower, low, medium, higher
and highest.

Encode

VBR and CBR

Max bit
stream

Range from: 256kbps~2Mpbs