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VT-TR2/5/8HA Series
Transcendent Series 4, 8, 16, or
32 Channel 2 / 8 MegaPixel 5-In-
1 HD-TVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS / IP
VITEK
FEATURES:
• 4, 8, 16, or 32 Channel HD-TVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS BNC Inputs Supporting up to
5MP Lite / 8 MegaPixels + Additional IP Camera Support of 2 ch. (VT-TR2HA410/
VT-TR8HA410), 4 ch. (VT-TR2HA810), 8 ch. (VT-TR2HA1620 / VT-TR2HA3280 /
VT-TR8HA820),
16 ch. (VT-TR2HA1620 / VT-TR8HA1620)
• IP Camera Support up to 4 MegaPixels (VT-TR5HA3280), 5 MegaPixels (VT-TR2HA
Series) and 8 MegaPixels (VT-TR8HA Series)
• HDMI (4K), VGA, and BNC Spot Video Output
• Simple plug and play, point-to-point connection from camera to DVR
• H.265 High Profile Compression (H.264 Compression on VT-TR5HA3280)
• 2-Way Audio
• PTZ Control over RS-485 / Control over Coax (CoC)
• 4 Alarm Inputs / 1 Output (4, 8, 16 Channel models) & 16 Alarm Inputs / 4 Outputs (32
Channel model)
• Pentaplex: Live Display / Record / Playback / Backup / Remote Access
• 1 Internal SATA2/SATA3 HDD Slot supporting up to 10TB (1 x 10TB HDD)
(VT-TR2HA410 / VT-TR2HA810) / 2 Internal SATA2/SATA3 HDD Slot supporting up to
20TB (2x10TB HDD) (VT-TR2HA1620 / VT-TR8HA820 / VT-TR8HA1620) / 8 Internal
SATA2/SATA3 HDD Slot Supporting up to 80TB (8 x10TB HDD) (VT-TR2HA3280,
VT-TR5HA3280)
• Applications for iOS & Android
• Remote Viewing over the Internet via Web Browser or LAN
• Mac OS® Client & CMS Central Management Software Included
• Supports both Dynamic and Static IP Addresses
• Control locally via USB Mouse or IR Remote control
• 3-year Warranty
Digital Video Recorders
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Notes
responsible for the data loss.
Cyber security Recommendations
l Change passwords and use strong passwords. At least 8 characters or a combination of
characters, numbers, and upper and lower case letters should be used in your password.
l The system will automatically check the latest firmware version once a day. Once the
latest version is checked, you can update it to ensure the system is current with the latest
security patches and fixes.
l Regularly change the passwords of your devices to ensure that only authorized users can
access the system.
l Change default ports (like HTTP, data port) to reduce the risk of outsiders being able to
access.
l It is recommended to set the firewall of your router. But note that some important ports
cannot be closed like 80, 443, 6036 (default ports).
Regulatory Information
FCC Marking
The products have been tested and found in compliance with the council FCC rules
and regulations part 15 subpart B. Operation of this product is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interface, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CE Marking
The products have been manufactured to comply with the following directives.
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
RoHS Marking
The products have been designed and manufactured in accordance with Directive EU RoHS
Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendment Directive EU 2015/863 on the restriction of the use
of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
l Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and
safely.
l There may be several technically incorrect places or printing errors in this manual. The
updates will be added into the new version of this manual. The contents of this manual are
subject to change without notice.
l 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. Kindly remove the
cables from the power source if the device is not to be used for a long period of time.
l Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or
other devices that produce heat.
l Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth.
l Do not block any ventilation openings and ensure proper ventilation around the machine.
l To shut down follow shutdown procedures .
l 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.
l Do not try to repair the device by yourself without technical aid or approval.
l When this product is in use, the relevant contents of Microsoft, Apple and Google will be
involved. 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.
l It is recommended to back up and clear the personal data stored in the device before the
device is returned to us for repair or replacement except those data that are essential for
purposes of repair or replacement. The device will be restored to the default factory settings
and all personal data will be cleared after repair or replacement. Our company ensures that the
customer’s data is not made available to third parties if the device is exchanged.
l This manual is suitable for many models. All examples and pictures used in the manual
are from one of the models for reference purpose.
Disclaimer
l With regard to the product with internet access, the use of product shall be wholly at your
own risks. Vitek shall not be responsible for abnormal operation, privacy leakage or other
damages resulting from cyber attack, hacker attack, virus inspection, or other internet security
risks; however, Vitek will provide timely technical support if necessary.
l Surveillance laws vary. Check all laws in your local region before using this product for
surveillance purposes. We shall not take the responsibility for any consequences resulting from
illegal operations.
l The storage period of the personal data depends on the capacity of the storage devices.
The users data stored in the device shall be responsible by the user. Our company shall not be
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responsible for the data loss.
Cyber security Recommendations
l Change passwords and use strong passwords. At least 8 characters or a combination of
characters, numbers, and upper and lower case letters should be used in your password.
l The system will automatically check the latest firmware version once a day. Once the
latest version is checked, you can update it to ensure the system is current with the latest
security patches and fixes.
l Regularly change the passwords of your devices to ensure that only authorized users can
access the system.
l Change default ports (like HTTP, data port) to reduce the risk of outsiders being able to
access.
l It is recommended to set the firewall of your router. But note that some important ports
cannot be closed like 80, 443, 6036 (default ports).
Regulatory Information
FCC Marking
The products have been tested and found in compliance with the council FCC rules
and regulations part 15 subpart B. Operation of this product is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interface, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CE Marking
The products have been manufactured to comply with the following directives.
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
RoHS Marking
The products have been designed and manufactured in accordance with Directive EU RoHS
Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendment Directive EU 2015/863 on the restriction of the use
of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
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6 PTZ ................................................................................................................................ 39
6.1 PTZ Control Interface Introduction .............................................................................. 39
6.2 Preset Setting ................................................................................................................ 43
6.3 Cruise Setting ............................................................................................................... 44
6.4 PTZ Protocol Setting .................................................................................................... 45
7 Record & Disk Management ....................................................................................... 47
7.1 Record Configuration ................................................................................................... 47
7.1.1 Mode Configuration .......................................................................................... 47
7.1.2 Advanced Configuration ................................................................................... 49
7.2 Encode Parameters Setting ........................................................................................... 50
7.3 Schedule Setting ........................................................................................................... 51
7.3.1 Add Schedule ..................................................................................................... 51
7.3.2 Record Schedule Configuration ........................................................................ 53
7.4 Record Mode ................................................................................................................ 53
7.4.1 Manual Recording ............................................................................................. 53
7.4.2 Timing Recording .............................................................................................. 54
7.4.3 Motion Based Recording ................................................................................... 54
7.4.4 Sensor Based Recording .................................................................................... 54
7.4.5 Intelligence Recording ....................................................................................... 54
7.5 Disk Management ......................................................................................................... 54
7.5.1 Storage Mode Configuration ............................................................................. 55
7.5.2 View Disk and S.M.A.R.T. Information ........................................................... 55
8 Playback & Backup ...................................................................................................... 57
8.1 Instant Playback ............................................................................................................ 57
8.2 Playback Interface Introduction ................................................................................... 57
8.3 Smart Playback ............................................................................................................. 60
8.4 Record Search, Playback & Backup ............................................................................. 62
8.4.1 Search, Playback & Backup by Time-sliced Image .......................................... 63
8.4.2 Smart Search ...................................................................................................... 65
8.4.3 Search, Playback & Backup by Time ................................................................ 65
8.4.4 Search, Playback & Backup by Event ............................................................... 66
8.4.5 Search & Playback by Tag ................................................................................ 67
8.4.6 Image Management ........................................................................................... 68
8.4.7 View Backup Status .......................................................................................... 68
9 Alarm Management ...................................................................................................... 69
9.1 Sensor Alarm ................................................................................................................ 69
9.2 Motion Alarm ............................................................................................................... 70
9.2.1 Motion Configuration ........................................................................................ 70
9.2.2 Motion Alarm Handling Configuration ............................................................. 71
9.3 Intelligence Alarm ........................................................................................................ 72
9.3.1 Object Detection ................................................................................................ 72
9.3.2 Exception ........................................................................................................... 73
9.3.3 Tripwire ............................................................................................................. 74
9.3.4 Intrusion Detection ............................................................................................ 76
9.4 Exception Alarm ........................................................................................................... 78
9.4.1 IPC Offline Settings .......................................................................................... 78
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1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Summary ....................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
1.2 Features ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Front Panel Descriptions ................................................................................................ 2
1.4 Rear Panel Descriptions ................................................................................................. 2
1.5 Connections .................................................................................................................... 4
2 Basic Operation Guide ................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Startup & Shutdown ....................................................................................................... 7
3 Wizard & Main Interface ............................................................................................ 11
2.1.1 Startup .................................................................................................................. 7
2.1.2 Shutdown ............................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Remote Controller .......................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Mouse Control ................................................................................................................ 9
2.4 Text-input Instruction ..................................................................................................... 9
2.5 Common Button Operation .......................................................................................... 10
3.1 Startup Wizard .............................................................................................................. 11
3.2 Main Interface .............................................................................................................. 16
3.2.1 Main Interface Introduction ............................................................................... 16
3.2.2 Setup Panel ........................................................................................................ 17
3.2.3 Main Functions .................................................................................................. 19
4 Camera Management ................................................................................................... 21
4.1 Camera Signal .............................................................................................................. 21
4.2 Add/Edit Camera .......................................................................................................... 21
5 Live Preview Introduction ........................................................................................... 26
4.2.1 Add Camera ....................................................................................................... 21
4.2.2 Edit Camera ....................................................................................................... 23
4.3 IP Planning ................................................................................................................... 24
5.1 Preview Interface Introduction ..................................................................................... 26
5.2 Preview Mode ............................................................................................................... 27
5.2.1 Preview by Display Mode ................................................................................. 27
5.2.2 Quick Sequence View ....................................................................................... 28
5.2.3 Scheme View In Sequence ................................................................................ 29
5.2.4 Spot View .......................................................................................................... 30
5.3 POS Settings ................................................................................................................. 31
5.4 Preview Image Configuration ....................................................................................... 33
5.4.1 OSD Settings ..................................................................................................... 33
5.4.2 Image Settings ................................................................................................... 34
5.4.3 Mask Settings .................................................................................................... 34
5.4.4 Water Mark Settings .......................................................................................... 35
5.4.5 Image Adjustment ............................................................................................. 36
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6 PTZ ................................................................................................................................ 39
6.1 PTZ Control Interface Introduction .............................................................................. 39
6.2 Preset Setting ................................................................................................................ 43
6.3 Cruise Setting ............................................................................................................... 44
6.4 PTZ Protocol Setting .................................................................................................... 45
7 Record & Disk Management ....................................................................................... 47
7.1 Record Configuration ................................................................................................... 47
7.1.1 Mode Configuration .......................................................................................... 47
7.1.2 Advanced Configuration ................................................................................... 49
7.2 Encode Parameters Setting ........................................................................................... 50
7.3 Schedule Setting ........................................................................................................... 51
7.3.1 Add Schedule ..................................................................................................... 51
7.3.2 Record Schedule Configuration ........................................................................ 53
7.4 Record Mode ................................................................................................................ 53
7.4.1 Manual Recording ............................................................................................. 53
7.4.2 Timing Recording .............................................................................................. 54
7.4.3 Motion Based Recording ................................................................................... 54
7.4.4 Sensor Based Recording .................................................................................... 54
7.4.5 Intelligence Recording ....................................................................................... 54
7.5 Disk Management ......................................................................................................... 54
7.5.1 Storage Mode Configuration ............................................................................. 55
7.5.2 View Disk and S.M.A.R.T. Information ........................................................... 55
8 Playback & Backup ...................................................................................................... 57
8.1 Instant Playback ............................................................................................................ 57
8.2 Playback Interface Introduction ................................................................................... 57
8.3 Smart Playback ............................................................................................................. 60
8.4 Record Search, Playback & Backup ............................................................................. 62
8.4.1 Search, Playback & Backup by Time-sliced Image .......................................... 63
8.4.2 Smart Search ...................................................................................................... 65
8.4.3 Search, Playback & Backup by Time ................................................................ 65
8.4.4 Search, Playback & Backup by Event ............................................................... 66
8.4.5 Search & Playback by Tag ................................................................................ 67
8.4.6 Image Management ........................................................................................... 68
8.4.7 View Backup Status .......................................................................................... 68
9 Alarm Management ...................................................................................................... 69
9.1 Sensor Alarm ................................................................................................................ 69
9.2 Motion Alarm ............................................................................................................... 70
9.2.1 Motion Configuration ........................................................................................ 70
9.2.2 Motion Alarm Handling Configuration ............................................................. 71
9.3 Intelligence Alarm ........................................................................................................ 72
9.3.1 Object Detection ................................................................................................ 72
9.3.2 Exception ........................................................................................................... 73
9.3.3 Tripwire ............................................................................................................. 74
9.3.4 Intrusion Detection ............................................................................................ 76
9.4 Exception Alarm ........................................................................................................... 78
9.4.1 IPC Offline Settings .......................................................................................... 78
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11.8 View System Information ......................................................................................... 106
12 Remote Surveillance ................................................................................................... 107
12.1 Mobile Client Surveillance ....................................................................................... 107
12.2 Web LAN Access ..................................................................................................... 107
12.3 Web WAN Access .................................................................................................... 108
12.4 Web Remote Control ................................................................................................ 110
12.4.1 Remote Preview ............................................................................................. 110
12.4.2 Remote Playback ........................................................................................... 113
12.4.3 Remote Backup ............................................................................................. 114
12.4.4 Remote Configuration ................................................................................... 114
Appendix A FAQ ....................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity ............................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Appendix C Compatible Device List ........................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
9.4.2 Video Loss Settings ........................................................................................... 78
10 Account & Permission Management .......................................................................... 84
9.4.3 Exception Handling Settings ............................................................................. 79
9.5 Alarm Event Notification ............................................................................................. 80
9.5.1 Alarm-out .......................................................................................................... 80
9.5.2 E-mail ................................................................................................................ 80
9.5.3 Display ............................................................................................................... 80
9.5.4 Buzzer ................................................................................................................ 81
9.5.5 Push Message .................................................................................................... 81
9.5.6 Alarm Server ..................................................................................................... 81
9.6 Manual Alarm ............................................................................................................... 82
9.7 View Alarm Status ....................................................................................................... 82
10.1 Account Management ................................................................................................. 84
10.1.1 Add User .......................................................................................................... 84
10.1.2 Edit User .......................................................................................................... 85
10.2 User Login & Logout ................................................................................................. 87
10.3 Permission Management ............................................................................................ 87
10.3.1 Add Permission Group .................................................................................... 87
10.3.2 Edit Permission Group .................................................................................... 88
10.4 Black and White List .................................................................................................. 89
10.5 Preview On Logout ..................................................................................................... 89
10.6 Password Security ...................................................................................................... 90
10.7 View Online User ....................................................................................................... 90
11 Device Management ..................................................................................................... 91
11.1 Network Configuration ............................................................................................... 91
11.1.1 TCP/IP Configuration ...................................................................................... 91
11.1.2 Port Configuration ........................................................................................... 91
11.1.3 PPPoE Configuration ....................................................................................... 93
11.1.4 DDNS Configuration ....................................................................................... 93
11.1.5 E-mail Configuration ....................................................................................... 96
11.1.6 UPnP Configuration ........................................................................................ 97
11.1.7 NAT Configuration ......................................................................................... 98
11.1.8 802.1X ............................................................................................................. 98
11.1.9 FTP Configuration ........................................................................................... 99
11.1.10 Platform Access ............................................................................................. 99
11.1.11 SNMP ............................................................................................................ 99
11.1.12 Wireless ....................................................................................................... 100
11.1.13 View Network Status ................................................................................... 101
11.2 Basic Configuration .................................................................................................. 101
11.2.1 Common Configuration ................................................................................. 101
11.2.2 Date and Time Configuration ........................................................................ 102
11.2.3 Recorder OSD Settings .................................................................................. 103
11.3 Factory Default ......................................................................................................... 103
11.4 Device Software Upgrade ......................................................................................... 103
11.5 Backup and Restore .................................................................................................. 104
11.6 Restart Automatically ............................................................................................... 105
11.7 View Log .................................................................................................................. 105
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11.8 View System Information ......................................................................................... 106
12 Remote Surveillance ................................................................................................... 107
12.1 Mobile Client Surveillance ....................................................................................... 107
12.2 Web LAN Access ..................................................................................................... 107
12.3 Web WAN Access .................................................................................................... 108
12.4 Web Remote Control ................................................................................................ 110
12.4.1 Remote Preview ............................................................................................. 110
12.4.2 Remote Playback ........................................................................................... 113
12.4.3 Remote Backup ............................................................................................. 114
12.4.4 Remote Configuration ................................................................................... 114
Appendix A FAQ ....................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity ............................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Appendix C Compatible Device List ........................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
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1.2 Front Panel Descriptions
The following descriptions are for reference only. Type I:
Name
Descriptions
REC
When recording, the light is blue
Net
When connected to a network , the light is blue
Power
Power indicator, when connected, the light is blue
1.3 Rear Panel Descriptions
Below images are for example purposes only. Actual product may vary.
No.
Name
Descriptions
1
AUDIO IN
Audio input
2
ALARM IN
Alarm inputs for connecting sensors
3
ALARM OUT
Relay output; connect to external alarms
4
GND
Ground
5
VIDEO IN
4 CH video inputs
6
AUDIO OUT
Audio output
7
CVBS
CVBS video output; connect to monitor
8
VGA
Connect to monitor
9
HDMI
Connect to high definition display devices
10
LAN
Network port
11
USB
Connector for USB storage devices or USB mouse
12
DC12V
DC12V power input
13
RS485
Connector for keyboards or speed domes. A is TX+; B is
TX-
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Basic Functions
l Local device and network device access including third party IP cameras
l Standard ONVIF protocol
l Dual stream recording of each camera
l IP cameras can be added quickly or manually
l Collective or individual configuration of the cameras’ OSD, video parameters, mask,
motion and so on
l Supports a maximum of 8 user permission groups including Administrator, Advanced and
common which are the default permission groups of the system
l A maximum of 16 users can be created, multiple web clients login by using one username
at the same time and the user’s permission control to be enabled or disabled
l Maximum of 10 web clients login at the same time
Live Preview
l Supports 4K×2K/2560×1440/1920×1080/1280×1024 HDMI and 1920×1080/1280×1024
VGA high definition synchronous display
l Multi-screen modes
l Supports auto adjustment of the camera’s image display proportion
l Audio monitoring of the camera can be enabled or disabled
l Manual snap of the preview camera
l Sequencing of cameras can be adjusted
l Display mode can be added and saved and the saved modes can be called directly
l Supports motion detection and video mask
l Supports multiple popular P.T.Z. control protocol and setup of the preset and cruise
l Direct mouse control of the dome including rotating, zoom, focusing and so on
l Single camera image can be zoomed by sliding the scroll wheel of the mouse
l Support any area of the image to be zoomed in to a maximum of 16 times of the current
size
l Image and lens adjustment (only available for some cameras)
l Quick camera adding in the camera window of the live preview interface
l The live camera sequence of the web client will keep consistent with that of the DVR after
adjusting the live camera sequence of the DVR, but the live camera sequence of the DVR will
not be changed if that of the web client is changed
Disk Management
l The DVRs with the 2U case can hold a maximum of 8 SATA HDDs; a maximum of 4
SATA HDDs with the 1.5U case, a maximum of 2 SATA HDDs with the 1U case and a
maximum of 1 SATA HDD with the small 1U case
l Each SATA interface of the DVR supports the HDDs with max 8TB storage capacity
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Name
Descriptions
REC
When recording, the light is blue
3
ALARM OUT
Relay output; connect to external alarms
4
GND
Ground
5
VIDEO IN
4 CH video inputs
8
VGA
Connect to monitor
12
DC12V
DC12V power input
Connector for keyboards or speed domes. A is TX+; B is
TX-
1.2 Front Panel Descriptions
The following descriptions are for reference only. Type I:
Net When connected to a network , the light is blue
Power Power indicator, when connected, the light is blue
1.3 Rear Panel Descriptions
Below images are for example purposes only. Actual product may vary.
No. Name Descriptions
1 AUDIO IN Audio input
2 ALARM IN Alarm inputs for connecting sensors
6 AUDIO OUT Audio output
7 CVBS CVBS video output; connect to monitor
9 HDMI Connect to high definition display devices
10 LAN Network port
11 USB Connector for USB storage devices or USB mouse
13 RS485
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No.
Name
Descriptions
1
CVBS
CVBS video output; connect to monitor
2
ALARM IN
Alarm inputs for connecting sensors
10
LAN
Network port
Connectors for keyboards or speed domes. A is TX+; B is
TX-
12
USB
Connector for USB storage devices or USB mouse
13
DC12V
DC12V power input
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1.4 Connections
l Video Connections
Video Output: Supports VGA/HDMI video output. You can connect to monitor through these
video output interfaces simultaneously or independently.
l Audio Connections
Audio Input: Connect to microphone, pickup, etc.
Audio Output: Connect to headphones, amplifier etc.
3 GND Ground
4 AUDIO OUT Audio output;
5 AUDIO IN Audio input
6 ALARM OUT Relay output; connect to external alarms
7 VIDEO IN 8 CH video inputs
8 HDMI Connect to high definition display devices
9 VGA Connect to monitor
11 RS485
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1.4 Connections
l Video Connections
Video Output: Supports VGA/HDMI video output. You can connect to monitor through these
video output interfaces simultaneously or independently.
l Audio Connections
Audio Input: Connect to microphone, pickup, etc.
Audio Output: Connect to headphones, amplifier etc.
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l RS485 Connection
There are two types of RS485 interfaces:
（Type 1） （Type 2）
Type 1: The P/Z interfaces are used to connect speed dome. K/B interfaces are used to connect
keyboard.
Type 2: The RS485 interfaces are not only used to connect speed dome but also to connect
keyboard.
The way to connect speed dome to the DVR:
Type 1: Disconnect pluggable block from the RS485 terminal block and then loosen the screws
from the pluggable block, insert signal cables into Y and Z port separately (Y is TX+; Z is TX-)
and tighten the screws. Next, connect pluggable block back into terminal block. Finally,
connect the video cable of the speed dome to the video input interface of the DVR.
Type 2: Disconnect pluggable block from the RS485 terminal block and then loosen the screws
from the pluggable block, insert signal cables into A and B port separately (A is TX+; B is TX-)
and tighten the screws. Next, connect pluggable block back into terminal block. Finally,
connect the video cable of the speed dome to the video input interface of the DVR.
Note:
The pluggable block of some models may not be connected into the terminal block and you shall obtain it
from the accessories package.
l Alarm Connections
Some models may support this function. Take 16 CH alarm inputs and 1 CH alarm output for
example.
Alarm Input:
Alarm IN 1~16 are 16 CH alarm input interfaces. There are no type requirements for sensors.
NO type and NC type are both available.
The way to connect sensor and the device is as shown below:
The alarm input is an open/closed relay. If the input is not an open/closed relay, please refer to
the following connection diagram:
Alarm Output:
The way to connect alarm output device:
Pull out the green terminal blocks and loosen the screws in the alarm-out port. Then insert the
signal wires of the alarm output devices into the port of NO and COM separately. Finally,
tighten the screws. Provided that the external alarm output devices need power supply, you can
connect the power supply as per the following figures.
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l RS485 Connection
from the accessories package.
There are two types of RS485 interfaces:
（Type 1） （Type 2）
Type 1: The P/Z interfaces are used to connect speed dome. K/B interfaces are used to connect
keyboard.
Type 2: The RS485 interfaces are not only used to connect speed dome but also to connect
keyboard.
The way to connect speed dome to the DVR:
Type 1: Disconnect pluggable block from the RS485 terminal block and then loosen the screws
from the pluggable block, insert signal cables into Y and Z port separately (Y is TX+; Z is TX-)
and tighten the screws. Next, connect pluggable block back into terminal block. Finally,
connect the video cable of the speed dome to the video input interface of the DVR.
Type 2: Disconnect pluggable block from the RS485 terminal block and then loosen the screws
from the pluggable block, insert signal cables into A and B port separately (A is TX+; B is TX-)
and tighten the screws. Next, connect pluggable block back into terminal block. Finally,
connect the video cable of the speed dome to the video input interface of the DVR.
Note:
The pluggable block of some models may not be connected into the terminal block and you shall obtain it
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Button
Function
Power Button
Switch off—to stop the device
Record Button
To start recording
-/-- /0-9
Input number or choose camera
Fn1 Button
N/A
Multi Button
To choose multi screen display mode
Next Button
To switch the live image
SEQ
To go to sequence view mode
Audio
To enable audio output in live mode
Switch
N/A
Direction button
To move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ
Enter Button
To confirm the choice or setup
Menu Button
To go to menu
Exit Button
To exit the current interface
Focus/IRIS/Zoom/PTZ
To control PTZ camera
Preset Button
To enter into preset setting in PTZ mode
Cruise Button
To go to cruise setting in PTZ mode
Track Button
N/A
Wiper Button
N/A
Light Button
N/A
Clear Button
N/A
Fn2 Button
N/A
Info Button
Get information about the device
To control playback. Play(Pause)/Stop/Previous
Frame/Next Frame/Speed Down/Speed Up
Snap Button
To take snapshots manually
Search Button
To go to search mode
Cut Button
N/A
Backup Button
To go to backup mode
Zoom Button
To zoom in the images
PIP Button
N/A
Note:
Press P.T.Z button to enter PTZ setting mode, choose a channel and press P.T.Z button again to hide
the P.T.Z control panel. Then you can press preset, cruise, track, button to enable the relevant function.
2 Basic Operation Guide
2.1 Startup & Shutdown
Please make sure all the connections are done properly before you power op the unit. Proper
startup and shutdown are crucial to extending the life of your device.
2.1.1 Startup
� Connect a monitor to the VGA/HDMI interface of the DVR.
� Connect the mouse and power. The device will boot and the power LED will turn blue.
� A WIZARD window will pop up (you should select the display language the first time you
use the DVR). Refer to 3.1 Startup Wizard for details.
2.1.2 Shutdown
You can shutdown the device by using remote controller or mouse.
By remote controller:
� Press Power button. This will take you to a shutdown window. The unit will power off
after a while by clicking “OK” button.
� Disconnect the power.
By mouse:
� Click StartàShutdown to pop up the Shutdown window. Select “Shutdown” in the
window. The unit will power off after a while by clicking “OK” button.
� Disconnect the power.
2.2 Remote Controller
� It uses two AAA size batteries.
� Open the battery cover of the remote controller.
� Place batteries. Please take sure of the polarity (+ and -).
� Replace the battery cover.
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 blockage.
If it still doesn’t work, please try a new remote control or contact your dealers. You can just
point the IR sensor of the remote controller towards the IR receiver of the DVR to control it
when you are controlling multiple devices by remote controller.
There are two kinds of remote controller. The interface of remote controller is shown as below.
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Power Button
To control playback. Play(Pause)/Stop/Previous
Frame/Next Frame/Speed Down/Speed Up
Button Function
Switch off—to stop the device
Record Button To start recording
-/-- /0-9 Input number or choose camera
Fn1 Button N/A
Multi Button To choose multi screen display mode
Next Button To switch the live image
SEQ To go to sequence view mode
Audio To enable audio output in live mode
Switch N/A
Direction button To move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ
Enter Button To confirm the choice or setup
Menu Button To go to menu
Exit Button To exit the current interface
Focus/IRIS/Zoom/PTZ To control PTZ camera
Preset Button To enter into preset setting in PTZ mode
Cruise Button To go to cruise setting in PTZ mode
Track Button N/A
Wiper Button N/A
Light Button N/A
Clear Button N/A
Fn2 Button N/A
Info Button Get information about the device
Note:
Press P.T.Z button to enter PTZ setting mode, choose a channel and press P.T.Z button again to hide
the P.T.Z control panel. Then you can press preset, cruise, track, button to enable the relevant function.
Snap Button To take snapshots manually
Search Button To go to search mode
Cut Button N/A
Backup Button To go to backup mode
Zoom Button To zoom in the images
PIP Button N/A
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To control playback. Play(Pause)/Next Frame/Speed
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The system includes two input boxes. Refer to the above pictures. The left box is the number
input box and the right box is the input box which provides inputs of numbers, letters and
punctuation characters. The introductions of keys on the input boxes are shown below.
Button
Meaning
Button
Meaning
Backspace key
Switch key of punctuation character
Delete Key
Enter key
Switch key between upper
and lower letter
Space key
Switch key of language
2.5 Common Button Operation
Button
Meaning
Click it to show the menu list.
Click it to change the sequence of the list.
Click it to change the camera displaying mode.
Click it to close the current interface.
Click it to go to the earliest date of camera recording.
Click it to go to the latest date of camera recording.
Button Function
REC Record manually
Search To enter search mode
MEUN To enter menu
Exit To exit the current interface
2.3 Mouse Control
ENTER To confirm the choice or setup
Direction button To move cursor in setup
ZOOM To zoom in
PIP N/A
Multi To choose multi screen display mode
Next To switch the live image
SEQ To go to sequence view mode
INFO Get information about the device
Ø Mouse control in Live Display & Playback interface
In live display & playback interface, double click on any camera window to show the window
in single screen mode; double click the window again to restore it to the previous size.
In live display & playback interface, if the interfaces display is in full screen, move the mouse
to the bottom of the interface to pop up a tool bar. The tool bar will disappear automatically
after you move the mouse away from it; move the mouse to the right side of the interface to
pop up a panel and the panel will disappear automatically after you move the mouse away from
it.
Ø Mouse control in text-input
Move the mouse to the text-input box and then click the box. The input keyboard will pop up
automatically.
Note: Mouse is the default tool for all operations unless an exception as indicated.
2.4 Text-input Instruction
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Button
Meaning
Button
Meaning
Switch key between upper
and lower letter
The system includes two input boxes. Refer to the above pictures. The left box is the number
input box and the right box is the input box which provides inputs of numbers, letters and
punctuation characters. The introductions of keys on the input boxes are shown below.
Backspace key
Delete Key
Switch key of language
2.5 Common Button Operation
Button Meaning
Click it to show the menu list.
Click it to change the sequence of the list.
Click it to change the camera displaying mode.
Click it to close the current interface.
Click it to go to the earliest date of camera recording.
Click it to go to the latest date of camera recording.
Switch key of punctuation character
Enter key
Space key
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� System Login. Set your own password or use the default when you use the wizard for the
first time (the default username of the system is admin and the default password of admin is
123456); select the login username and enter the corresponding password next time.
Enable pattern lock and click “Edit” to set the pattern lock.
3 Wizard & Main Interface
3.1 Startup Wizard
The disk icons will be shown on the top of the startup interface. You can view the number and
status of each disk quickly and conveniently through these icons ( : no disk; : unavailable
disk; : RW available disk).
You can quickly configure the DVR by using the wizard setup to make the DVR work
normally. You must configure the wizard if you start the DVR for the first time (or click “Skip”
to cancel the wizard next time).
Click “Wizard Setup” to start wizard. The setting steps are as follows.
� Choose the language and locality as needed if it is the first time for you to use the wizard.
� Date and Time Configuration. The date and time of the system needs to be set up if you
use the wizard for the first time. Refer to the following figure. Set the time zone, system time,
date format and time format. The DST will be enabled by default if the time zone selected
includes DST. Click “Next” to continue.
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� System Login. Set your own password or use the default when you use the wizard for the
first time (the default username of the system is admin and the default password of admin is
123456); select the login username and enter the corresponding password next time.
Enable pattern lock and click “Edit” to set the pattern lock.
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Click to edit the found IP camera as shown on the below left. Enter the new IP address,
subnet mask, gateway and the password of the camera. You can check “Sync to IPC” to modify
the IP address of the IPC via different network segments for being in the same network
segment with the DVR. Click “OK” to save the settings.
Click to edit the added camera as shown on the above right. Enter the new camera name,
IP address, port, username and the password of the camera. You can click “Test” to test the
effectiveness of the input information. Click “OK” to save the settings. You can change the
camera name only if it’s an analog camera or the added IPC is online. Click “Next” to
continue.
� Disk Settings. You can view the disk number, disk capacity of the DVR and serial number,
R&W status of the disk. Click “Formatting” to format the disk. Click “Next” to continue.
� Record Settings. Two record modes are available: auto and manual.
Auto: Select one auto mode in the interface as shown below and then click “OK” button to save
Click “Edit Security Question” to set questions and answers for password security of admin.
If you forget the password, please refer to Q4 in Appendix A FAQ for details.
Click “Next” to continue or click “Cancel” to exit the wizard.
� Network Settings. Check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS
automatically” to get the IP address and DNS automatically (the DHCP function of the router
in the same LAN must also be enabled), or manually enter them. Enter the HTTP port, HTTPS
port, RTSP port and Server port (please see 11.1.2 Port Configuration for details). Click “Next”
to continue.
� Add Camera. Click “Refresh” to refresh the list of online IP cameras which are in the
same local network with DVR and then click to add the searched camera. Click “Add
All” to add all the cameras in the list. Click to delete the added camera. Click “Delete
All” to delete all the added cameras.
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Click to edit the found IP camera as shown on the below left. Enter the new IP address,
subnet mask, gateway and the password of the camera. You can check “Sync to IPC” to modify
the IP address of the IPC via different network segments for being in the same network
segment with the DVR. Click “OK” to save the settings.
Click to edit the added camera as shown on the above right. Enter the new camera name,
IP address, port, username and the password of the camera. You can click “Test” to test the
effectiveness of the input information. Click “OK” to save the settings. You can change the
camera name only if it’s an analog camera or the added IPC is online. Click “Next” to
continue.
� Disk Settings. You can view the disk number, disk capacity of the DVR and serial number,
R&W status of the disk. Click “Formatting” to format the disk. Click “Next” to continue.
� Record Settings. Two record modes are available: auto and manual.
Auto: Select one auto mode in the interface as shown below and then click “OK” button to save
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3.2 Main Interface
3.2.1 Main Interface Introduction
The buttons in area 1 are introduced in the table below.
Button
Meaning
Start button. Click it to pop up area ③.
Full screen button. Click it to show full screen; click it again to exit the full
screen.
Screen mode button.
Dwell button (see 5.2.2 Quick Sequence View and 5.2.3 Scheme View In
Sequence for details).
Click it to enable OSD; click again to disable OSD.
Click to set the default playback time before starting instant playback (8.1
Instant Playback) or going to the playback interface for playback operations
(8.2 Playback Interface Introduction); click to go to the playback
interface. For instance, if you choose “5 minutes ago” as the default playback
time, you can playback the recording from the past five minutes.
Manual record button. Click it to enable/disable record.
Manual alarm button. Click it to trigger or clear the alarm-out manually in the
popup window.
Record status button. Click it to view the record status.
Alarm status button. Click it to view the alarm status.
Disk status button. Click it to view the disk status and RAID status.
Manual: Set the “Sensor Record”, “Motion Record” and “Schedule Record” of each camera.
Click “Next” to save the settings. See 7.1.1 Mode Configuration for details.
� QRCode. Enable the NAT function in the interface or set it in the network configuration
after exiting the wizard (please refer to 11.1.7 NAT Configuration for details). You can scan
the QRCode through mobile client which is installed in the mobile phone or tablet. Please refer
to 12.1 Mobile Client Surveillance for details. Click“OK”to save the settings.
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3.2 Main Interface
3.2.1 Main Interface Introduction
The buttons in area 1 are introduced in the table below.
Button Meaning
Start button. Click it to pop up area ③.
Full screen button. Click it to show full screen; click it again to exit the full
screen.
Screen mode button.
Dwell button (see 5.2.2 Quick Sequence View and 5.2.3 Scheme View In
Sequence for details).
Click it to enable OSD; click again to disable OSD.
Click to set the default playback time before starting instant playback (8.1
Instant Playback) or going to the playback interface for playback operations
(8.2 Playback Interface Introduction); click to go to the playback
interface. For instance, if you choose “5 minutes ago” as the default playback
time, you can playback the recording from the past five minutes.
Manual record button. Click it to enable/disable record.
Manual alarm button. Click it to trigger or clear the alarm-out manually in the
popup window.
Record status button. Click it to view the record status.
Alarm status button. Click it to view the alarm status.
Disk status button. Click it to view the disk status and RAID status.
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The setup panel includes seven modules. Each module provides some function entries with
links for convenient operation.
Take Camera module as an example. The Camera module provides convenient links such as
“Add Camera”, “Edit Camera”, “Image Settings”, “Motion”, “Intelligent Detection” and
“PTZ”. Click Camera to go to the camera management interface as shown below.
There are some function items on the left side of the camera management interface. Click each
item to go to corresponding interface or window. For instance, click “Add Camera” to pop up
the window as shown below.
Button Meaning
Network status button. Click it to view the network status.
Information button. Click it to view system information.
Introduction of area 2:
Click “Camera” to view all the added cameras in the camera list. Select one camera window on
the left side of the interface and then double click one IP camera in the list to preview the
camera image in the selected window.
Click “Customize Display Modes” to view all the display modes in the display mode list (refer
to 5.2.1 Preview By Display Mode for detail configuration of the display mode). Double click
one display mode in the list to switch to the display mode for previewing.
Introduction of area 3:
Icon / Button Meaning
It shows the current login user.
Click it to go to record search interface, see 8.3 Record Search,
Playback & Backup for details.
Click it to go to playback interface (click on the tool bar at the
bottom of the live preview interface to set the default playback time),
see 8.2 Playback Interface Introduction for details.
Click it to pop up the setup panel, see 3.2.2 Setup Panel for details.
Click it to log out the system.
Click it and then select “Logout”, “Reboot” or “Shutdown” in the
popup window.
3.2.2 Setup Panel
Click StartàSettings to bring up the setup panel as shown below.
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The setup panel includes seven modules. Each module provides some function entries with
links for convenient operation.
Take Camera module as an example. The Camera module provides convenient links such as
“Add Camera”, “Edit Camera”, “Image Settings”, “Motion”, “Intelligent Detection” and
“PTZ”. Click Camera to go to the camera management interface as shown below.
There are some function items on the left side of the camera management interface. Click each
item to go to corresponding interface or window. For instance, click “Add Camera” to pop up
the window as shown below.
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The module covers the functions such as TCP/IP, DDNS, Port, E-mail and Network Status etc.
Please see 11.1 Network Configuration for details.
Ø Account and Authority
The module covers the functions such as Account Management (see 10.1 Account
Management for details) and Permission Management (see 10.3 Permission Management for
details) etc.
Ø System
The module covers the functions such as Basic Configuration (see 11.2 Basic Configuration
for details), Device Information (see 11.8 View System Information for details), Log
Information (see 11.7 View Log for details) and Configuration File Import&Export (see 11.5
Backup and Restore for details) etc.
Click the main menus on the top of the camera management interface to go to corresponding
interfaces. Refer to the picture below. For instance, you can go to system setup interface by
clicking “System” tag.
3.2.3 Main Functions
Ø Camera
The module covers the functions such as Camera Management (see Chapter 4 Camera
Management for details), Image Settings (see 5.3 Preview Image Configuration for details),
Motion (see 9.2.1 Motion Configuration for details) and PTZ (see Chapter 6 PTZ for details)
and so on.
Ø Record
The module covers the functions such as Encode Parameters and Record Schedule etc.. Please
see Chapter 7 Record & Disk Management for details.
Ø Disk
The module covers the functions such as Disk Management, Storage Mode and Disk
Information. Please see Chapter 7 Record & Disk Management for details.
Ø Alarm
The module covers the functions such as Sensor and Motion Alarm Handling and Alarm Out
Settings. Please see Chapter 9 Alarm Management for details.
Ø Network
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The module covers the functions such as TCP/IP, DDNS, Port, E-mail and Network Status etc.
Please see 11.1 Network Configuration for details.
Ø Account and Authority
The module covers the functions such as Account Management (see 10.1 Account
Management for details) and Permission Management (see 10.3 Permission Management for
details) etc.
Ø System
The module covers the functions such as Basic Configuration (see 11.2 Basic Configuration
for details), Device Information (see 11.8 View System Information for details), Log
Information (see 11.7 View Log for details) and Configuration File Import&Export (see 11.5
Backup and Restore for details) etc.
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quickly add or add the IP camera manually.
Ø Quickly Add
Check the cameras and then click “Add” to add cameras. Click to edit the camera’s IP
address, username and password and so on. Click “Default Password” to set the default
username and password of each camera.
4 Camera Management
4.1 Camera Signal
Click StartàSettingsàCameraàManage CameraàCamera Signal to go to the interface as
shown below.
Some models may support analog signal switching to IP signal, which means decreasing (or
increasing) the number of analog channels, accordingly increasing (or decreasing) the number
of IP channels with the total channels unchanged.
The DVR device supports hybrid access of TVI, AHD, CVI and CVBS high definition cameras.
If a TVI high definition camera is connected to the DVR, you should select TVI in the
following interface to show the camera image normally; if you select AHD, then there will be
no image or the image has no color. The default selection of the camera signal is Auto. If you
select Auto, the image of the camera will be shown normally regardless of the camera type.
Note: You can enable “Lite” in the interface if the DVR supports “Lite” recording. It will
lower the recording resolution and increase the recording frame rate. Please enable or disable
the Lite as needed.
4.2 Add/Edit Camera
4.2.1 Add Camera
The network of the DVR should be set before adding IP camera (see 11.1.1 TCP/IP
Configuration for details).
Refer to the pictures below. Click Add Camera in the setup panel or in the top right
corner of the preview window to pop up the “Add Camera” window as shown below. You can
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quickly add or add the IP camera manually.
Ø Quickly Add
Check the cameras and then click “Add” to add cameras. Click to edit the camera’s IP
address, username and password and so on. Click “Default Password” to set the default
username and password of each camera.
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Click to view the live image of the camera in the popup window. Click to edit the
camera (see Add camera in 3.1 Startup Wizard for details). Click to delete the IP camera.
Click in the “Operation” header line and then click “Modify IPC Password” to pop up a
window(check the IPCs in the window, set the new password and then click “OK” button; only
the online IPCs’ passwords can be modified and a batch of IPCs’ passwords can be modified at
the same time). Click to upgrade an online IPC ( or click in the “Upgrade” header
line and then click “IPC Batch Upgrade” to upgrade a batch of IPCs), select the device which
stores the upgrade file in the “Device Name” item of the popup window and the upgrade file in
the list(you should select the upgrade IPC model in the window if a batch of IPCs’ passwords
need to be modified) and then click “Upgrade” button to start upgrading(the IPC will restart
automatically after the upgrade is completed successfully).
4.3 IP Planning
Some models may not support this function.
Click “IP Planning” to go to the interface as shown below. This function supports searching
other DVRs/NVRs that is in the same local network as the local DVR. The user may add the
IPC of other DVRs/NVRs into the unoccupied channels of the local DVR.
Ø Add Manually
Enter the IP address or domain name (click in the IP address column to pop up the
domain name input window, enter the domain name of the IPC in the window and then click
“OK” button), port, username and password of the camera and then select the protocol. Click
“Test” to test the effectiveness of the information and then click “Add” button (you can fill out
one camera’s information or above such as IP address, username and password before clicking
“Add” button). Click to delete the camera. Click “Default Password” to set the default
username and password of each camera.
4.2.2 Edit Camera
Click “Edit Camera” in the setup panel to go to the interface as shown below.
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Click to view the live image of the camera in the popup window. Click to edit the
camera (see Add camera in 3.1 Startup Wizard for details). Click to delete the IP camera.
Click in the “Operation” header line and then click “Modify IPC Password” to pop up a
window(check the IPCs in the window, set the new password and then click “OK” button; only
the online IPCs’ passwords can be modified and a batch of IPCs’ passwords can be modified at
the same time). Click to upgrade an online IPC ( or click in the “Upgrade” header
line and then click “IPC Batch Upgrade” to upgrade a batch of IPCs), select the device which
stores the upgrade file in the “Device Name” item of the popup window and the upgrade file in
the list(you should select the upgrade IPC model in the window if a batch of IPCs’ passwords
need to be modified) and then click “Upgrade” button to start upgrading(the IPC will restart
automatically after the upgrade is completed successfully).
4.3 IP Planning
Some models may not support this function.
Click “IP Planning” to go to the interface as shown below. This function supports searching
other DVRs/NVRs that is in the same local network as the local DVR. The user may add the
IPC of other DVRs/NVRs into the unoccupied channels of the local DVR.
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5 Live View Introduction
5.1 Preview Interface Introduction
The connected analog cameras will be added automatically in the live preview interface for
previewing. You need to add IP camera manually for previewing (see 4.2.1 Add Camera for
details). Refer to the interface as shown below, drag one camera in the preview window to
another window for camera window exchanging.
The record symbols with different colors in the live preview window refer to different record
types when recording: green stands for manual record, red stands for sensor based record,
yellow stands for motion based record, blue stands for schedule record and cyan stands for
intelligence record.
Click the preview window to show the tool bar as shown in area 1; right click the preview
window to show the menu list. The tool bar and menu list are introduced in the table below.
Button
Menu List
Meaning
--
Move tool. Click it to move the tool bar anywhere.
Manually Record On
Click it to start recording.
Instant Playback
Click to playback the record; click “Instant Playback” to select or
self-define the instant playback time. See 8.1 Instant Playback for details.
Enable Audio
Click it to enable audio. You can listen to the camera audio by enabling
audio.
Snap
Click it to pop up the snap window. Click “Save” in the window to save
the image. Click “Export” to export the image.
Click to edit the IP address, user name or password and other information of the
DVRs/NVRs.
Click behind “Add” button to add the IPC selected and the user may edit the IP address,
user name or password by clicking behind “Edit” button.
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5 Live View Introduction
5.1 Preview Interface Introduction
The connected analog cameras will be added automatically in the live preview interface for
previewing. You need to add IP camera manually for previewing (see 4.2.1 Add Camera for
details). Refer to the interface as shown below, drag one camera in the preview window to
another window for camera window exchanging.
The record symbols with different colors in the live preview window refer to different record
types when recording: green stands for manual record, red stands for sensor based record,
yellow stands for motion based record, blue stands for schedule record and cyan stands for
intelligence record.
Click the preview window to show the tool bar as shown in area 1; right click the preview
window to show the menu list. The tool bar and menu list are introduced in the table below.
Button Menu List Meaning
-- Move tool. Click it to move the tool bar anywhere.
Manually Record On Click it to start recording.
Instant Playback
Enable Audio
Snap
Click to playback the record; click “Instant Playback” to select or
self-define the instant playback time. See 8.1 Instant Playback for details.
Click it to enable audio. You can listen to the camera audio by enabling
audio.
Click it to pop up the snap window. Click “Save” in the window to save
the image. Click “Export” to export the image.
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Ø Add Display Mode
Method One:
� Click “Customize Display Modes” in the above interface and then set the screen mode.
� Add the cameras and adjust the cameras’ display sequence as needed.
� Click under the display mode list and then enter the display mode name in the popup
window, click the “OK” button to save the current display mode.
Method Two:
� Click StartàSettingsàSystemàBasicàOutput SettingsàMain Output to go to the
interface and then set the screen mode.
� Double click the camera or camera group in the list to add them to the selected window.
� Click to save the current display mode (refer to 5.2.3 Scheme View In Sequence for
detail configurations). The display mode will be saved and displayed in the display mode list in
the live preview interface.
Ø Edit Display Mode
Click the “Customize Display Modes” tab in the live preview interface and then select one
display mode in the list. Click to edit the display mode name; click to delete the
display mode.
5.2.2 Quick Sequence View
You can start quick sequence view if the scheme has not been created. If the scheme has been
created, please refer to 5.2.3 Scheme View in Sequence for details.
Button Menu List Meaning
PTZ Control Click it to go to PTZ control interface. See Chapter 6 PTZ for details.
Zoom In Click it to go to single channel amplification interface.
--
-- Camera Info Click it to view the IP camera information.
Click it to go to image adjustment interface. Refer to 5.3.5 Image
Adjustment for details.
The single channel zoom interface is as shown below. Click and drag the blue box to select the
zoom in area. Click / to zoom the image. Click the camera selection box to select
other cameras for zooming. Click “Back” to return to the live preview interface.
5.2 Preview Mode
5.2.1 Preview by Display Mode
Set different screen modes and cameras’ display sequences as required and then save the
display modes classified by surveillance areas, priorities and so on. Refer to the picture below.
Double click one display mode in the display mode list to view the live images in this mode.
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Ø Add Display Mode
Method One:
� Click “Customize Display Modes” in the above interface and then set the screen mode.
� Add the cameras and adjust the cameras’ display sequence as needed.
� Click under the display mode list and then enter the display mode name in the popup
window, click the “OK” button to save the current display mode.
Method Two:
� Click StartàSettingsàSystemàBasicàOutput SettingsàMain Output to go to the
interface and then set the screen mode.
� Double click the camera or camera group in the list to add them to the selected window.
� Click to save the current display mode (refer to 5.2.3 Scheme View In Sequence for
detail configurations). The display mode will be saved and displayed in the display mode list in
the live preview interface.
Ø Edit Display Mode
Click the “Customize Display Modes” tab in the live preview interface and then select one
display mode in the list. Click to edit the display mode name; click to delete the
display mode.
5.2.2 Quick Sequence View
You can start quick sequence view if the scheme has not been created. If the scheme has been
created, please refer to 5.2.3 Scheme View in Sequence for details.
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Ø Add Scheme
Click in area 1 to create a new scheme. Click on the top right corner of the scheme
to delete it.
Ø Configure Scheme
a) Select a scheme in area 1 and then click the screen mode button on the tool bar to set the
screen mode of the scheme.
b) Select a camera window in area 2 and then double click the camera in area 3. The camera
will be added into the selected window. One camera in the same scheme cannot repeat. You
can right-click menu “Clear” in area 4 to remove a single camera or click to remove all
the cameras.
c) Click “Apply” to save the settings.
Ø Start Sequence View
Go to live preview interface and then click to pop up a window. Set the dwell time in the
window and then click to start scheme view in sequence. Double click the sequence view
interface to pause the view; double click again to restore the view. Click to stop the
view.
5.2.4 Spot View
Click StartàSettingsàSystemàBasicàOutput SettingsàOutput 2 to go to the interface as
shown below.
Click on the left to create a new scheme. Each scheme can only add one analog camera.
Select a scheme on the left and then double click or drag a camera on the right to the scheme
window in the middle of the interface. After finishing the settings of all the schemes, select the
Go to the live preview interface and then click to pop up a little window. Set the dwell
time in the window and then click to view the live group by group according to the
camera number of the current screen mode. Double click the sequence view interface to pause
the view; double click again to restore the view. Click to stop the view.
5.2.3 Scheme View In Sequence
Click StartàSettingsàSystemàBasicàOutput SettingsàMain Output to go to the interface
as shown below.
Area 1 displays all the dwell schemes; area 2 shows the detailed information of the scheme;
area 3 displays all the cameras; area 4 is the tool bar ( : clear button; : favorite button,
click it to pop up a window, enter the display mode name in the window and then click “OK”
to save the current display mode; other buttons are screen mode buttons).
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Ø Add Scheme
Click in area 1 to create a new scheme. Click on the top right corner of the scheme
to delete it.
Ø Configure Scheme
a) Select a scheme in area 1 and then click the screen mode button on the tool bar to set the
screen mode of the scheme.
b) Select a camera window in area 2 and then double click the camera in area 3. The camera
will be added into the selected window. One camera in the same scheme cannot repeat. You
can right-click menu “Clear” in area 4 to remove a single camera or click to remove all
the cameras.
c) Click “Apply” to save the settings.
Ø Start Sequence View
Go to live preview interface and then click to pop up a window. Set the dwell time in the
window and then click to start scheme view in sequence. Double click the sequence view
interface to pause the view; double click again to restore the view. Click to stop the
view.
5.2.4 Spot View
Click StartàSettingsàSystemàBasicàOutput SettingsàOutput 2 to go to the interface as
shown below.
Click on the left to create a new scheme. Each scheme can only add one analog camera.
Select a scheme on the left and then double click or drag a camera on the right to the scheme
window in the middle of the interface. After finishing the settings of all the schemes, select the
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information (Use the default settings of the general settings).
� Check “Trigger Camera” and click configure under it to bind POS to the camera. One
POS can be bound to multiple channels, but one channel can only be bound to one POS.
� Click “Apply” to save the settings and then the trade information will be displayed on the
preview image in real-time.
One POS is bound to one camera:
dwell time and click “Apply” to start playing the schemes in sequence in output 2.
5.3 POS Settings
Some models may not support this function.
� Click StartàSettingsàBasicàPOS Settings to go to the interface.
� Enable POS and click configure under “Connection Settings” to go to the following
interface.
� Enter the IP address of the POS you want to add.
� Check “Filter destination”, “Filter POS port” and “Filter destination Port” (If you do not
check them, please skip this step) and Enter the destination IP, POS port and destination port
you want to filter.
� Click “Display Position” under “Display Settings” to set the position of the POS
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information (Use the default settings of the general settings).
� Check “Trigger Camera” and click configure under it to bind POS to the camera. One
POS can be bound to multiple channels, but one channel can only be bound to one POS.
� Click “Apply” to save the settings and then the trade information will be displayed on the
preview image in real-time.
One POS is bound to one camera:
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5.4.2 Image Settings
Click StartàSettingsàCameraàImageàImage Settings to go to the following interface.
Select the camera and then set the brightness, contrast, saturation and hue of the camera. Click
“Advanced” button or in the camera list on the right side of the interface to pop up
“Image Adjust” interface and then set the relevant setting items. Please refer to 5.3.5 Image
Adjustment for detailed introductions of these items.
You can click “Default” button to restore the image settings to the default factory settings.
5.4.3 Mask Settings
Some areas of the image can be masked for privacy. Up to four mask areas can be set for each
camera. Click StartàSettingsàCameraàImageàMask Settings to go to the interface as
One POS is bound to multiple cameras:
5.4 Image Configuration
5.4.1 OSD Settings
Click StartàSettingsàCameraàImageàOSD Settings to go to the interface as shown below.
Select the camera, enter the camera name (or double click the camera name in the camera list to
change the camera name), enable or disable the name and time OSDs (if enabled, drag the red
name and time OSDs directly in the image view area to change the OSDs’ display position)
and select the date, time format and color. Click “Apply” to save the settings.
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5.4.2 Image Settings
Click StartàSettingsàCameraàImageàImage Settings to go to the following interface.
Select the camera and then set the brightness, contrast, saturation and hue of the camera. Click
“Advanced” button or in the camera list on the right side of the interface to pop up
“Image Adjust” interface and then set the relevant setting items. Please refer to 5.3.5 Image
Adjustment for detailed introductions of these items.
You can click “Default” button to restore the image settings to the default factory settings.
5.4.3 Mask Settings
Some areas of the image can be masked for privacy. Up to four mask areas can be set for each
camera. Click StartàSettingsàCameraàImageàMask Settings to go to the interface as
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5.4.5 Image Adjustment
Go to live preview interface and then click button on the tool bar under the camera
window to go to the image adjustment interface.
Ø Image Adjustment
Select the camera and then click “Image Adjustment” to go to image adjustment tab. Refer to
the above picture. Drag the slider to set the camera’s brightness, contrast, saturation and hue
value. Check sharpness, wide dynamic and denoise and then drag the slider to set the value.
Click “Default” button to set these parameters to default values.
The introductions of these parameters are as follows:
Parameter
Meaning
Brightness
It is the brightness level of the camera’s image.
Contrast
It is the color difference between the brightest and darkest parts.
Saturation
It is the degree of color purity. The color is purer, the image is brighter.
Hue
It refers to the total color degree of the image.
Sharpen
It refers to the resolution level of the image plane and the sharpness level of the
image edge.
Wide Dynamic
The wide dynamic range (WDR) function helps the camera provide clear images
even under back light circumstances. When there are both very bright and very
dark areas simultaneously in the field of view, WDR balances the brightness level
of the whole image and provide clear images with details.
BLC
HLC: lowers the brightness of the entire image by suppressing the brightness of
the image’s bright area and reducing the size of the halo area.
BLC: If enabled, the auto exposure will activate according to the scene so that the
object of the image in the darkest area will be seen clearly.
shown below. Select the camera and enable the mask. Click “Draw” button and then drag the
mouse on the image area to set the mask area; click “Delete” button to delete the mask areas;
click “Apply” to save the settings.
5.4.4 Water Mark Settings
Click StartàSettingsàCameraàImageàWater Mark Settings to go to the interface as shown
below. Select the camera and enable water mark and then enter the water mark information.
Click “Apply” to save the settings.
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Parameter
Meaning
Saturation
It is the degree of color purity. The color is purer, the image is brighter.
Hue
It refers to the total color degree of the image.
5.4.5 Image Adjustment
Go to live preview interface and then click button on the tool bar under the camera
window to go to the image adjustment interface.
Ø Image Adjustment
Select the camera and then click “Image Adjustment” to go to image adjustment tab. Refer to
the above picture. Drag the slider to set the camera’s brightness, contrast, saturation and hue
value. Check sharpness, wide dynamic and denoise and then drag the slider to set the value.
Click “Default” button to set these parameters to default values.
The introductions of these parameters are as follows:
Brightness It is the brightness level of the camera’s image.
Contrast It is the color difference between the brightest and darkest parts.
Sharpen
Wide Dynamic
BLC
It refers to the resolution level of the image plane and the sharpness level of the
image edge.
The wide dynamic range (WDR) function helps the camera provide clear images
even under back light circumstances. When there are both very bright and very
dark areas simultaneously in the field of view, WDR balances the brightness level
of the whole image and provide clear images with details.
HLC: lowers the brightness of the entire image by suppressing the brightness of
the image’s bright area and reducing the size of the halo area.
BLC: If enabled, the auto exposure will activate according to the scene so that the
object of the image in the darkest area will be seen clearly.
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Button/Parameter
Meaning
Time Interval
It is the time interval when camera lens is auto-focusing. The interval can
be set in the drop-down list.
Note: This function is only available for the models with auto varifocal lens, or the settings here
are ineffective.
Denoise
White Balance Adjust the color temperature according to the environment automatically.
Decrease the noise and make the image more thorough. Increasing the value will
make the noise reduction effect better but it will reduce the image resolution.
Image Mirror Turn the current video image horizontally.
Image Flip Turn the current video image vertically.
Ø Lens Control
Select the camera and then click “Lens Control” to go to lens control tab. Click or
to adjust the zoom and focus parameters of the camera’s lens. Click “Save” to save the settings.
The introductions of these parameters and buttons are as follows:
Button/Parameter Meaning
Click / to zoom in/out the image.
Focus Mode
Day/night mode
switch autofocus
If manual mode is selected, focus button & “One Key Focus” &
“Day/night mode switch autofocus” will be available; if auto mode is
selected, the time interval setup will be available.
Click / to increase/decrease the focal length.
Click it to focus instantly.
If checked, the lens will focus automatically when the camera is switching
day/night mode.
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Note: This function is only available for the models with auto varifocal lens, or the settings here
Button/Parameter Meaning
Time Interval
It is the time interval when camera lens is auto-focusing. The interval can
be set in the drop-down list.
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Ø Analog Joystick Control
The analog joystick on the left side of the interface provides quick PTZ control. The PTZ will
rotate when you drag the analog joystick. The farther you drag the analog joystick from the
middle of the image, the faster the PTZ rotates. The PTZ will stop rotating when you stop
dragging the analog joystick.
Ø 3D Control
Click the camera image on any area and then the image will be centered on the clicked point.
Refer to the picture as shown below. Drag the mouse from A to B to get a green rectangle and
the rectangle area will be zoomed in.
Refer to the picture as shown below. Drag the mouse from C to D to get a green rectangle and
the rectangle area will be zoomed out.
6.1 PTZ Control Interface Introduction
Click on the tool bar at the bottom of the live preview window to go to the PTZ control
interface as shown below. You can select another PTZ on the top right of the interface for PTZ
control.
6 PTZ
Introductions of the buttons on the bottom right of the interface:
Button Meaning
Click / / / / / / /
to rotate the dome. Click to stop rotating the dome.
/ Click / to start / stop recording.
Click / to zoom in / out the camera image.
Click / to increase / decrease the focal length.
Click / to increase / decrease the iris of the dome.
Drag the slider to adjust the rotating speed of the dome.
/ Click / to hide / show the analog joystick.
Click it to return to the live preview interface.
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Ø Analog Joystick Control
The analog joystick on the left side of the interface provides quick PTZ control. The PTZ will
rotate when you drag the analog joystick. The farther you drag the analog joystick from the
middle of the image, the faster the PTZ rotates. The PTZ will stop rotating when you stop
dragging the analog joystick.
Ø 3D Control
Click the camera image on any area and then the image will be centered on the clicked point.
Refer to the picture as shown below. Drag the mouse from A to B to get a green rectangle and
the rectangle area will be zoomed in.
Refer to the picture as shown below. Drag the mouse from C to D to get a green rectangle and
the rectangle area will be zoomed out.
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Button
Meaning
Call main menu or enter the sub menu or confirm the settings.
Change the menu mode or decrease the menu value.
Change the menu mode or increase the menu value.
Go to the previous menu.
Go to the next menu.
Ø Preset Setting
Click “Preset” to go to preset operation tab and then click “Add” button to pop up a window as
shown below. Select the preset and then enter the preset name in the window; finally click “OK”
button to save the settings. You can add up to 255 presets depending on PTZ.
Adjust the dome’s direction and then click “Save Position” to save the current preset position
(you can also click another preset in the preset list and then save the preset position after
adjusting the dome’s direction); click in the preset list to call the preset; click “Delete”
button to delete the selected preset.
You can also go to preset setting interface for preset setting, see 6.2 Preset Setting for details.
Ø Cruise Setting
Click “Cruise” to go to cruise operation tab and then click “Add” button to pop up a window as
shown below left. You can add 8 cruises for each PTZ at most.
Ø Advanced 3D Control
Double click the left button of the mouse on any area of the camera image and then the image
size will be doubled and centered on the clicked point.
Press and hold the left button of the mouse on any area of the camera image to zoom in the
image; press and hold the right button to zoom out the image.
Move the cursor of the mouse to the camera image and then slide the scroll wheel of the mouse
forward to zoom in the image, slide the scroll wheel of the mouse backward to zoom out the
image.
Ø OSD Setting
Go to PTZ protocol setting interface and then set the protocol to COC before you call the OSD.
Click “OSD Menu” to go to camera OSD setting interface. Click to start OSD setting.
The meanings of the buttons are shown in the table below.
Button Meaning
Call main menu or enter the sub menu or confirm the settings.
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Button Meaning
Call main menu or enter the sub menu or confirm the settings.
Change the menu mode or decrease the menu value.
Change the menu mode or increase the menu value.
Go to the previous menu.
Go to the next menu.
Ø Preset Setting
Click “Preset” to go to preset operation tab and then click “Add” button to pop up a window as
shown below. Select the preset and then enter the preset name in the window; finally click “OK”
button to save the settings. You can add up to 255 presets depending on PTZ.
Adjust the dome’s direction and then click “Save Position” to save the current preset position
(you can also click another preset in the preset list and then save the preset position after
adjusting the dome’s direction); click in the preset list to call the preset; click “Delete”
button to delete the selected preset.
You can also go to preset setting interface for preset setting, see 6.2 Preset Setting for details.
Ø Cruise Setting
Click “Cruise” to go to cruise operation tab and then click “Add” button to pop up a window as
shown below left. You can add 8 cruises for each PTZ at most.
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Ø Add preset
Select camera and then click “Add” button to add preset; or click in the camera list on
the right side of the interface to display the preset information of the dome and then click
to add preset. The operations of the “Add Preset” window are similar to that of the
PTZ control interface; please see 6.1 PTZ Control Interface Introduction for details.
Ø Edit preset
Select camera and preset. You can enter a new name of the preset and then click to save
the new preset name. Adjust the rotating speed, position, zoom, focus and iris of the preset and
then click “Save Position” to save the preset.
Ø Delete Preset
Select camera and preset and then click “Delete” to delete the preset.
6.3 Cruise Setting
Click StartàSettingsàCameraàPTZàCruise to go to the interface as shown below.
Ø Add Cruise
Click in the camera list on the right side of the interface to display the cruise information
of the dome and then click to add cruise. The operations of the “Add Cruise”
window are similar to that of the PTZ control interface; please see 6.1 PTZ Control Interface
Introduction for details.
� Enter the cruise name in the “Add Cruise” window and then click “Add preset” to pop up
the “Add Preset” window (Before adding preset to the cruise, please add preset of the PTZ
first).
� In the “Add Preset” window, select the preset name, preset time and preset speed and then
click “OK” button.
� In the “Add Cruise” window, you can click to reselect the preset, then change the
preset time and speed. Click to delete the preset. Click “Add” button to save the cruise.
Click to start the cruise and click to stop the cruise in the cruise list of the cruise
operation tab; click “Delete” button to delete the selected cruise.
You can also go to cruise setting interface for cruise setting, see 6.3 Cruise Setting for details.
6.2 Preset Setting
Click StartàSettingsàCameraàPTZàPreset to go to the interface as shown below.
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Ø Add preset
Select camera and then click “Add” button to add preset; or click in the camera list on
the right side of the interface to display the preset information of the dome and then click
to add preset. The operations of the “Add Preset” window are similar to that of the
PTZ control interface; please see 6.1 PTZ Control Interface Introduction for details.
Ø Edit preset
Select camera and preset. You can enter a new name of the preset and then click to save
the new preset name. Adjust the rotating speed, position, zoom, focus and iris of the preset and
then click “Save Position” to save the preset.
Ø Delete Preset
Select camera and preset and then click “Delete” to delete the preset.
6.3 Cruise Setting
Click StartàSettingsàCameraàPTZàCruise to go to the interface as shown below.
Ø Add Cruise
Click in the camera list on the right side of the interface to display the cruise information
of the dome and then click to add cruise. The operations of the “Add Cruise”
window are similar to that of the PTZ control interface; please see 6.1 PTZ Control Interface
Introduction for details.
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Baud Rate: Baud rate of the PTZ device. Range from: 110, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,
19200, 34800, 57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, 921600.
Ø Edit Cruise
Select the camera and cruise in the “Cruise” interface. Enter the new cruise name and then
click to save the cruise name. Click “Add Preset” to add preset to the cruise. Click
to edit the preset. Click to delete the preset from the cruise. Click one preset in the preset
list and then click to move down the preset and click to move up the preset. Click
to start the cruise and click to stop it.
Ø Delete Cruise
Click in the camera list on the right side of the interface to display the cruise information
of the dome and then click on the top right corner of the cruise to delete the cruise.
6.4 PTZ Protocol Setting
Click StartàSettingsàCameraàPTZàProtocol to go to the interface as shown below. You
can enable or disable the PTZ and set the protocol, baud rate and address of the analog dome in
the interface. Please make sure the analog speed dome camera is connected to the DVR before
you control it.
Select the camera and enable PTZ and then set the protocol, baud rate and address of the dome
according to the settings of the dome.
Protocol: The default communication protocol of the DVR is COC. Range from: PELCOP,
PELCOD, LILIN, MINKING, NEON, STAR, VIDO, DSCP, VISCA, COC, etc.
Address: The address of the PTZ device.
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Baud Rate: Baud rate of the PTZ device. Range from: 110, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,
19200, 34800, 57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, 921600.
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motion/sensor/intelligence alarm happens.
Always(24
ⅹ
7) Record+Motion Record+Sensor Record+Analytics Record+POS Record:
Normal record is enabled all the time; motion/sensor/Analytics/POS alarm record will be
enabled when motion/sensor/ Analytics /POS alarm happens.
Some models may not support POS recording.
You can add more auto modes on intelligence record. Click “Advanced” button to pop up a
window as shown below. Check the modes in the window and then click “Add” button to show
the modes in the record mode list (in the window, the checked modes can be shown in the
record mode list while the unchecked modes cannot; you cannot only check “Always(24
ⅹ
7)
Record”).
Select one auto mode to pop up the corresponding window. Set the encode, GOP, resolution,
FPS, bitrate type, quality, max bitrate and audio of each camera and then click “OK” to save
the settings. Please adjust the parameters according to the actual condition.
Video Encode: the video encode format of the camera.
GOP: group of pictures.
Resolution: the higher the resolution is, the clearer the image is.
7 Record & Disk Management
7.1 Record Configuration
7.1.1 Mode Configuration
Please format the HDDs before recording (refer to 7.5 Disk Management for details). Click
StartàSettingsàRecordàMode Settings to go to the mode settings interface. You can set the
record time under the “Manual Record Settings” and then click “Apply” button to save the
settings. There are two record modes: auto mode and manual mode.
Ø Auto Mode
Motion Record: Motion alarm record will be enabled when motion alarm happens.
Sensor Record: Sensor alarm record will be enabled when sensor alarm happens.
Motion Record+Sensor Record: Motion/sensor alarm record will be enabled when
motion/sensor alarm happens.
Always(24
ⅹ
7) Record+Motion Record: Normal record is enabled all the time; motion alarm
record will be started when motion alarm happens.
Always(24ⅹ7) Record+Sensor Record: Normal record is enabled all the time; sensor alarm
record will be started when sensor alarm happens.
Always(24
motion/sensor alarm record will be enabled when motion/sensor alarm happens.
Always(24
enabled all the time; motion/sensor/intelligence alarm record will be enabled when
ⅹ
7) Record+Motion Record+Sensor Record: Normal record is enabled all the time;
ⅹ
7) Record+Motion Record+Sensor Record+Analytics Record: Normal record is
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motion/sensor/intelligence alarm happens.
Always(24
ⅹ
7) Record+Motion Record+Sensor Record+Analytics Record+POS Record:
Normal record is enabled all the time; motion/sensor/Analytics/POS alarm record will be
enabled when motion/sensor/ Analytics /POS alarm happens.
Some models may not support POS recording.
You can add more auto modes on intelligence record. Click “Advanced” button to pop up a
window as shown below. Check the modes in the window and then click “Add” button to show
the modes in the record mode list (in the window, the checked modes can be shown in the
record mode list while the unchecked modes cannot; you cannot only check “Always(24
ⅹ
7)
Record”).
Select one auto mode to pop up the corresponding window. Set the encode, GOP, resolution,
FPS, bitrate type, quality, max bitrate and audio of each camera and then click “OK” to save
the settings. Please adjust the parameters according to the actual condition.
Video Encode: the video encode format of the camera.
GOP: group of pictures.
Resolution: the higher the resolution is, the clearer the image is.
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7.2 Encode Parameters Setting
Click StartàSettingsàRecordàEncode Parameters to go to the interface as shown below. Set
the encode, resolution, FPS, bitrate type, quality, max bitrate and audio of main stream for each
camera in “Event Recording Settings” and “Schedule Recording Settings” interfaces. Click
“Apply” to save the settings. You can set the record stream of each camera one by one or set
them in bulk for all cameras.
Click StartàSettingsàRecordàStream Settings to go to “Sub Stream” interface. Set the
encode, resolution, FPS, bitrate type, quality and max bitrate of sub-stream for each camera in
the interface and then click “Apply” to save the settings.
FPS: the higher the frame rate is, the more fluid the video is. However, more storage room will
be taken up.
Bitrate Type: CBR and VBR are optional. CBR means that no matter how much change is seen
in the video scene, the compression bitrate will be kept constant. VBR means that the
compression bitrate will be adjusted according scene changes. For example, for scenes that do
not have much movement, the bitrate will be kept at a lower value. This will help to optimize
the network bandwidth.
Quality: When VBR is selected, you need to choose image quality. The higher the image
quality you choose, the more bitrate will be required.
Max Bitrate: 32Kbps ~10240Kbps are optional.
Ø Manual Mode
If the manual mode is selected, you need to set the encode parameters and record schedules of
each camera. See 7.2 Encode Parameters Setting and 7.3 Schedule Setting for details.
7.1.2 Advanced Configuration
Click StartàSettingsàRecordàAdvanced to go to the following interface. Enable or disable
cycle record (cycle record: the earliest record data will be replaced by the latest when the disks
are full). Set the stream, pre-alarm record time, post-alarm record time and expiration time of
each camera and then click “Apply” to save the settings.
Pre-alarm Record Time: set the time to record before the actual recording begins.
Post-alarm Record Time: set the time to record after the actual recording is finished.
Expiration Time: set the expiration time for recorded video. If the set date is overdue, the
recorded data will be deleted automatically.
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7.2 Encode Parameters Setting
Click StartàSettingsàRecordàEncode Parameters to go to the interface as shown below. Set
the encode, resolution, FPS, bitrate type, quality, max bitrate and audio of main stream for each
camera in “Event Recording Settings” and “Schedule Recording Settings” interfaces. Click
“Apply” to save the settings. You can set the record stream of each camera one by one or set
them in bulk for all cameras.
Click StartàSettingsàRecordàStream Settings to go to “Sub Stream” interface. Set the
encode, resolution, FPS, bitrate type, quality and max bitrate of sub-stream for each camera in
the interface and then click “Apply” to save the settings.
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Set the schedule name and schedule time and then click “Add” to save the schedule. You can
set day schedule or week schedule. : add button; : delete button.
Ø Set Day Schedule
Click and then drag the cursor on the time scale to set record time; click and then
drag the cursor on the time scale to delete the selected area.
You can manually set the record start time and end time. Click or and then click
“Manual” on each day to pop up a window as shown below. Set the start and end time in the
window and then click “OK” to save the settings.
Click “All” to set all day recording; click “Reverse” to swap the selected and unselected time
in a day; click “Clear All” to clear all the selected area in a day.
Click “Copy To” to copy the schedule of the day to other days. Refer to the picture below.
Check the days in the window and then click “OK” to save the settings.
Ø Set Week Schedule
Click
or and then click “Manual” beside to set the week schedule. Refer to the
picture below. Set the start and end time, check the days in the window and then click “OK” to
save the settings.
7.3 Schedule Setting
7.3.1 Add Schedule
Click StartàSettingsàRecordàRecord ScheduleàEdit Schedules to go to the interface as
shown below. “24
“24
ⅹ7” while “24ⅹ5” and “24ⅹ2” can be edited and deleted. Click the schedule name to display
the detailed schedule information on the left side of the interface. The seven rows stand for the
seven days in a week and each row stands for 24 hours in a day. Blue stands for the selected
time and gray stands for unselected time.
ⅹ7”, “24ⅹ5” and “24ⅹ2” are the default schedules; you cannot edit or delete
Click to add a new schedule. Refer to the picture below.
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Set the schedule name and schedule time and then click “Add” to save the schedule. You can
set day schedule or week schedule. : add button; : delete button.
Ø Set Day Schedule
Click and then drag the cursor on the time scale to set record time; click and then
drag the cursor on the time scale to delete the selected area.
You can manually set the record start time and end time. Click or and then click
“Manual” on each day to pop up a window as shown below. Set the start and end time in the
window and then click “OK” to save the settings.
Click “All” to set all day recording; click “Reverse” to swap the selected and unselected time
in a day; click “Clear All” to clear all the selected area in a day.
Click “Copy To” to copy the schedule of the day to other days. Refer to the picture below.
Check the days in the window and then click “OK” to save the settings.
Ø Set Week Schedule
Click
or and then click “Manual” beside to set the week schedule. Refer to the
picture below. Set the start and end time, check the days in the window and then click “OK” to
save the settings.
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7.4.2 Timing Recording
Timing Recording: the system will record automatically according to the schedule.
Set the timing record schedule of each camera. See 7.3 Schedule Setting for details.
7.4.3 Motion Based Recording
Motion Based Recording: the system will start motion based recording when motion object
appears in the setup schedule. The setup steps are as follows:
� Set the motion based recording schedule of each camera. See 7.3 Schedule Setting for
details.
� Enable the motion and set the motion area of each camera. See 9.2.1 Motion
Configuration for details.
The camera will start motion based recording once you finish the above settings.
7.4.4 Sensor Based Recording
� Set the sensor based recording schedule of each camera. See 7.3 Schedule Setting for
details.
� Set the NO/NC type of the sensor, enable the sensor alarm and then check and configure
the “Record”. See 9.1 Sensor Alarm for details.
7.4.5 Intelligence Recording
� Set the intelligence recording schedule of each IP camera. See 7.3 Schedule Setting for
details.
� Enable the intelligence detection (object detection, exception, line crossing or intrusion
detection) and draw alert surface or warning area of each IP camera. See 9.3 Intelligence
Alarm for details.
The camera will start intelligence recording once you finish the above settings. This function
is only available for some IPCs.
7.5 Disk Management
Click StartàSettingsàDiskàDisk Management to go to disk management interface. You can
view the DVR’s disk number and disk status and so on in the interface. Click the “Formatting”
button to format the HDD.
Note: 1. A new HDD should be formatted for normal use.
2. For normal use of the HDD which has been used in other DVR, if the DVR is of the same model
with the new DVR, please import the configuration file of the DVR to the new DVR or format the
HDD; if the models of the two DVRs are different, please format the HDD.
Click “All” to set all week recording; click “Reverse” to swap the selected and unselected time
in a week; click “Clear All” to clear all the selected area in a week.
7.3.2 Record Schedule Configuration
Click StartàSettingsàRecordàRecord ScheduleàSchedule Configuration to go to the
interface as shown below. Set the schedule of sensor record, motion record, timed record and
intelligence record. Click “None” in the drop-down menu to clear the schedule. Click “Apply”
to save the settings.
Go to “Edit Schedules” interface and then click to edit the schedule. The settings of
“Edit Schedule” are similar to that of the “Add Schedule”. Click to delete the schedule.
7.4 Record Mode
7.4.1 Manual Recording
Method One: Click on the tool bar at the bottom of the live preview interface to enable
recording of the camera.
Method Two: Go to live preview interface and then click the right-click menu “Manually
Record On” in the camera window or click on the tool bar under the camera window to
start recording.
Note: Click StartàSettingsàRecordàMode Settings and then set the manual record time in the
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HDD; if the models of the two DVRs are different, please format the HDD.
7.4.2 Timing Recording
Timing Recording: the system will record automatically according to the schedule.
Set the timing record schedule of each camera. See 7.3 Schedule Setting for details.
7.4.3 Motion Based Recording
Motion Based Recording: the system will start motion based recording when motion object
appears in the setup schedule. The setup steps are as follows:
� Set the motion based recording schedule of each camera. See 7.3 Schedule Setting for
details.
� Enable the motion and set the motion area of each camera. See 9.2.1 Motion
Configuration for details.
The camera will start motion based recording once you finish the above settings.
7.4.4 Sensor Based Recording
� Set the sensor based recording schedule of each camera. See 7.3 Schedule Setting for
details.
� Set the NO/NC type of the sensor, enable the sensor alarm and then check and configure
the “Record”. See 9.1 Sensor Alarm for details.
7.4.5 Intelligence Recording
� Set the intelligence recording schedule of each IP camera. See 7.3 Schedule Setting for
details.
� Enable the intelligence detection (object detection, exception, line crossing or intrusion
detection) and draw alert surface or warning area of each IP camera. See 9.3 Intelligence
Alarm for details.
The camera will start intelligence recording once you finish the above settings. This function
is only available for some IPCs.
7.5 Disk Management
Click StartàSettingsàDiskàDisk Management to go to disk management interface. You can
view the DVR’s disk number and disk status and so on in the interface. Click the “Formatting”
button to format the HDD.
Note: 1. A new HDD should be formatted for normal use.
2. For normal use of the HDD which has been used in other DVR, if the DVR is of the same model
with the new DVR, please import the configuration file of the DVR to the new DVR or format the
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7.5.1 Storage Mode Configuration
Click StartàSettingsàDiskàStorage Mode to go to the interface as shown below.
There are four disk groups. By using disk group, you can correspond the camera to disk (the
record data of the camera in the group will be stored into the disks in the same group). The
DVR with e-SATA interface supports e-SATA recording.
The added disks and cameras will be added into group one automatically. The disks and
cameras in the groups can be deleted except group one (select a disk group and then click
on the top right corner of the added disk or camera to delete it from the group). The deleted
disks and cameras will be moved into group one automatically.
Each group can add the disks and cameras from other groups. Each disk and camera can only
be added into one group. Select a disk group and then click in the disk or camera
row to pop up a window. Check the disks or cameras in the window and then click “Add”.
7.5.2 View Disk and S.M.A.R.T. Information
Click StartàSettingsàDiskàView Disk Information to view the HDD information; click
“S.M.A.R.T. Information” to view the working status of the HDD. Refer to the picture below.
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The added cameras will playback their recording in the playback interface automatically. You
can also add the playback camera manually. Click
in the playback window to pop up the
“Add Camera” window. Check the cameras in the window and then click “Add” to add
playback camera.
The buttons on the tool bar (area ①) at the bottom of the playback interface are introduced in
the table below.
Button
Meaning
Start button. Click it to pop up area ②.
Full screen button. Click it to show full screen; click it again to exit the full
screen.
Screen mode button.
OSD ON button. Click it to enable OSD; click it again to disable OSD.
Stop button.
Rewind button. Click it to play video backward.
Play button. Click it to play video forward.
Pause button.
Click it to decrease the playing speed.
Click it to increase the playing speed.
Previous frame button. It works only when the forward playing is paused in
single screen mode.
8 Playback & Backup
8.1 Instant Playback
Click on the tool bar at the bottom of the live camera window to playback the recording
(click on the tool bar at the bottom of the live preview interface to set the default playback
time). Refer to the picture below. Drag the playback progress bar to change the playback time.
You can also click the right-click menu “Instant Playback” in the camera window and then set
the instant playback time to play back the record.
8.2 Playback Interface Introduction
Click on the tool bar at the bottom of the live preview interface or click StartàPlayback
to go to the playback interface as shown below (click on the tool bar at the bottom of the
live preview interface to set the default playback time).
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The added cameras will playback their recording in the playback interface automatically. You
can also add the playback camera manually. Click
in the playback window to pop up the
“Add Camera” window. Check the cameras in the window and then click “Add” to add
playback camera.
The buttons on the tool bar (area ①) at the bottom of the playback interface are introduced in
the table below.
Button Meaning
Start button. Click it to pop up area ②.
Full screen button. Click it to show full screen; click it again to exit the full
screen.
Screen mode button.
OSD ON button. Click it to enable OSD; click it again to disable OSD.
Stop button.
Rewind button. Click it to play video backward.
Play button. Click it to play video forward.
Pause button.
Click it to decrease the playing speed.
Click it to increase the playing speed.
Previous frame button. It works only when the forward playing is paused in
single screen mode.
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mark.
Draw rectangle. You can search the recording of motion detection in the
pre-defined rectangular area.
Draw quadrilateral. You can search the record in this quadrilateral after drawing
it.
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Zoom In
Click it to go to the zoom in interface. The zoom in interface is
similar to that of the camera window in the live preview interface.
Click to pause the record playing; click to play the
record. When the record is paused in forward playing mode, you
can click to view the previous frame and click to
view the next frame.
Add Tag
Click it to add tag. You can play back the recording by searching
the added tag. Click it and then enter the tag name in the popup
window. Click “Add” to add tag.
Switch Camera
Click it to switch the playback camera. Click it and then check the
camera in the popup window. Click “OK” to change the camera.
Close Camera
Click it to close the playback camera.
Introduction of area ④:
Click to set the date; click to set the time and then the playback camera will play
the recording from the time you set. You can check the recording type as required for recording
playback; first you should click
on the tool bar at the bottom of the interface to clear all
the playback cameras, then check the record type ( : manual record; : sensor based
record; : motion based record; : schedule record; : intelligence record; : POS
record) and finally click
in the playback window to add camera for playback (the
recording time scale will show the recorded data of the checked recording type only after the
above operations).
Introduction of the recorded time scale (area ⑤) :
A tool bar will appear after moving the mouse to the recorded time scale. Click /
to zoom the timeline; click to recover the timeline to 24 hours’ ratio. Drag the timeline
or slide the scroll wheel of the mouse on the time scale to show the hidden time at the top or
bottom of the timeline. You can also click to show the hidden time at the top of the
timeline or click to show the hidden time at the bottom of the timeline. Drag the slider at
the bottom of the time scale to show the hidden playback cameras.
The recorded time scale shows different recording types with different colors. The green block
stands for manual record, red block stands for sensor based record, yellow block stands for
motion based record, blue block stands for schedule record and cyan block stands for
intelligence record. Click the recording block to set the time and then the playback camera will
play the recording from the time you set.
Drag the color block on the time scale to select the backup area and then right click the area or
click to pop up a backup information window. Click the “Backup” in the window to pop
up the backup window. Select the device, backup path and backup format and then click the
“Backup” button to start the backup.
8.3 Smart Playback
l Smart Playback Settings
Button Meaning
Next frame button. It works only when the forward playing is paused in single
screen mode.
Click to step backward 30s and click to step forward 30s.
Click it to show the water mark on the image; click to hide the water
Event list/tag button. Click it to view the event record of
manual/schedule/sensor/ motion and the tag information.
Open/close POS information.
Backup button. Drag the mouse on the time scale to select the time periods and
cameras, and then click the button to back up the record.
Backup status button. Click it to view the backup status.
Back button. Click it to return.
Full screen motion button.
Introduction of area � :
Button Meaning
Draw line. You can search the record of crossing the line after drawing the line.
Smart playback settings. Click it to set smart playback.
Click it to go to record search interface; see 8.4 Record Search, Playback
& Backup for details.
Click on the playback window to show the tool bar as shown in area ③; right click on the
window to show the menu list. The tool bar and menu list are introduced in the table below.
Button Menu List Meaning
-- Move tool. Click it to move the tool bar anywhere.
Enable Audio
Snap Click it to take a snapshot.
Introduction for details.
Click it to enable audio. You can listen to the camera audio by
enabling audio.
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Click it to add tag. You can play back the recording by searching
Zoom In
Click it to go to the zoom in interface. The zoom in interface is
similar to that of the camera window in the live preview interface.
Click to pause the record playing; click to play the
record. When the record is paused in forward playing mode, you
can click to view the previous frame and click to
view the next frame.
Add Tag
Switch Camera
Close Camera Click it to close the playback camera.
the added tag. Click it and then enter the tag name in the popup
window. Click “Add” to add tag.
Click it to switch the playback camera. Click it and then check the
camera in the popup window. Click “OK” to change the camera.
Introduction of area ④:
Click to set the date; click to set the time and then the playback camera will play
the recording from the time you set. You can check the recording type as required for recording
playback; first you should click
on the tool bar at the bottom of the interface to clear all
the playback cameras, then check the record type ( : manual record; : sensor based
record; : motion based record; : schedule record; : intelligence record; : POS
record) and finally click
in the playback window to add camera for playback (the
recording time scale will show the recorded data of the checked recording type only after the
above operations).
Introduction of the recorded time scale (area ⑤) :
A tool bar will appear after moving the mouse to the recorded time scale. Click /
to zoom the timeline; click to recover the timeline to 24 hours’ ratio. Drag the timeline
or slide the scroll wheel of the mouse on the time scale to show the hidden time at the top or
bottom of the timeline. You can also click to show the hidden time at the top of the
timeline or click to show the hidden time at the bottom of the timeline. Drag the slider at
the bottom of the time scale to show the hidden playback cameras.
The recorded time scale shows different recording types with different colors. The green block
stands for manual record, red block stands for sensor based record, yellow block stands for
motion based record, blue block stands for schedule record and cyan block stands for
intelligence record. Click the recording block to set the time and then the playback camera will
play the recording from the time you set.
Drag the color block on the time scale to select the backup area and then right click the area or
click to pop up a backup information window. Click the “Backup” in the window to pop
up the backup window. Select the device, backup path and backup format and then click the
“Backup” button to start the backup.
8.3 Smart Playback
l Smart Playback Settings
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Click and draw a line in the desired area. Then the system will automatically search the
recorded files about crossing this line. The cyan blocks indicate that there are intelligent
recording files. Move the cursor to such block and click to play the recording.
l Smart Playback by Drawing Quadrilateral
Click
and draw a quadrangle in the desired area. Then the system will automatically
search the recorded files of this area. The cyan blocks indicate that there are intelligent
recording files. Move the cursor to such block and click to play the record.
8.4 Record Search, Playback & Backup
The recorded data and the snapped pictures can be backed up through a network or USB (U
Click to go to the following interface. Set the value of “Speed of non-interest video”
(Please skip this one if you click “Skip non-interest video”), “Speed of interest video” and
“Intrusion percentage”.
l Smart Playback by Drawing Rectangle
Click
and draw a rectangle in the desired area. Then the system will automatically search
the recorded files of this area. The cyan blocks indicate that there are intelligent recording files.
Move the cursor to such block and click to play the recording.
l Smart Playback by Drawing Line
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Click and draw a line in the desired area. Then the system will automatically search the
recorded files about crossing this line. The cyan blocks indicate that there are intelligent
recording files. Move the cursor to such block and click to play the recording.
l Smart Playback by Drawing Quadrilateral
Click
and draw a quadrangle in the desired area. Then the system will automatically
search the recorded files of this area. The cyan blocks indicate that there are intelligent
recording files. Move the cursor to such block and click to play the record.
8.4 Record Search, Playback & Backup
The recorded data and the snapped pictures can be backed up through a network or USB (U
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� Click the “Playback” button to play the record in the playback interface (refer to 8.2
Playback Interface Introduction for details). Click “Close” to close the interface.
Time Slice Mode Selecting:
Method One: Click the “Year”, “Month” or “Day” button under the record time scale to select
the time slice mode. In “Day” mode, click / on the left/right side of the time scale
to view the recording of the last/next day; click “Minute” in the “Picture” option under the time
scale to select “Minute” mode (in “Minute” mode, click the time scale to change the time of the
60 display windows) and click “Hour” to select “Hour” mode.
Method Two: Click beside “Camera Thumbnail” on the left top corner of the interface
Note: If you back up the record in private format, the system will back up a RPAS player to USB
device automatically. The private format record can be played by RPAS player only.
disk or USB mobile HDD). The file system of the backup devices should be FAT32 format.
8.4.1 Search, Playback & Backup by Time-sliced Image
� Click StartàSearch and BackupàBy Time-sliced Image to go to “By Time-sliced Image”
tab. There are two view modes: by time and by camera. In the time view mode, a maximum of
64 camera thumbnails can be shown. If the camera thumbnail number is more than 64, the
cameras will be listed directly by their camera name, not the thumbnail. A maximum of 196
camera names can be listed. If the camera name number is more than 196, the time view mode
will be disabled and the camera view mode will be available only.
� Select one camera in the interface and then click the “Open” button.
� Click the image box to play the recording in the small playback box on the left side of the
interface (the box which has image inside indicates that the recorded data exist).
� Refer to the picture below. Drag the color blocks on the time scale to select the recorded
data and then click the “Backup” button to pop up the “Record Backup” window as shown
below. Select the device name, backup format and path and then click the “Backup” button to
start the backup.
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device automatically. The private format record can be played by RPAS player only.
Note: If you back up the record in private format, the system will back up a RPAS player to USB
� Click the “Playback” button to play the record in the playback interface (refer to 8.2
Playback Interface Introduction for details). Click “Close” to close the interface.
Time Slice Mode Selecting:
Method One: Click the “Year”, “Month” or “Day” button under the record time scale to select
the time slice mode. In “Day” mode, click / on the left/right side of the time scale
to view the recording of the last/next day; click “Minute” in the “Picture” option under the time
scale to select “Minute” mode (in “Minute” mode, click the time scale to change the time of the
60 display windows) and click “Hour” to select “Hour” mode.
Method Two: Click beside “Camera Thumbnail” on the left top corner of the interface
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the interface. You can set the date on the top left of the interface, check the event type as
required and click the time scale or click under the time scale to set the time. The camera
window will play the recording according to the time and event type you set.
④ Drag the color blocks on the time scale to select the recorded data (or click the “Set Backup
Time” button on the bottom left corner of the interface to set the backup start time and end time)
and then click the “Backup” button for record backup. Click the “Playback” button to play the
recording in the playback interface.
8.4.4 Search, Playback & Backup by Event
Some models may support searching POS events.
� Click StartàSearch and BackupàBy Event to go to “By Event” tab as shown below.
to select the time slice mode.
Method Three: Right-click the mouse on any area of the time-sliced interface to go back to the
upper interface.
8.4.2 Smart Search
� Click StartàSearch and BackupàSmart Search to go to “Smart Search” tab as shown
below.
Behavior Detection: when you select the smart playback mode, the system will analyze the
video including the motion detection, tripwire and intrusion detection.
� Click “Behavior”. Set the searching time period and you will search the channel which has
the intelligence detection record.
� Check the channel and select the smart playback.
� Set the backup time and select the channel to backup.
: Smart playback settings button. Click it to set intrusion percentage.
: Full screen motion button.
: Motion button.
: Draw line button. You can search the recording of crossing the line after drawing the line.
: Draw quadrilateral. You can search the recording in this quadrilateral after drawing it.
8.4.3 Search, Playback & Backup by Time
① Click StartàSearch and BackupàBy Time to go to “By Time” tab as shown below.
� Click on the bottom of the interface to add playback camera. Click “Modify” on the
top right corner of the camera window to change the camera and click “Clear” to remove the
camera.
③ Click the camera window to play the recording in the small playback box on the left side of
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the interface. You can set the date on the top left of the interface, check the event type as
required and click the time scale or click under the time scale to set the time. The camera
window will play the recording according to the time and event type you set.
④ Drag the color blocks on the time scale to select the recorded data (or click the “Set Backup
Time” button on the bottom left corner of the interface to set the backup start time and end time)
and then click the “Backup” button for record backup. Click the “Playback” button to play the
recording in the playback interface.
8.4.4 Search, Playback & Backup by Event
Some models may support searching POS events.
� Click StartàSearch and BackupàBy Event to go to “By Event” tab as shown below.
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8.4.6 Image Management
Click StartàSearch and BackupàImage Management to go to “Image Management” tab. The
system will display all the snapshot images automatically in the list.
Click to delete the image. Click to pop up the “Export” window. Select the device
name and save path in the window and then click the “Save” button.
Click to pop up the “View Image” window. Click to export the image. Click
to view the previous image; click to view the next image; click to delete the image;
click to play all the images.
8.4.7 View Backup Status
Click StartàSearch and BackupàBackup Status or click on the tool bar at the bottom of
the playback interface to view the backup status.
� Check the event type in the interface as required.
� Click to set the start time and end time on the top left of the interface.
� Check cameras on the left side of the interface or check “All” to select all the cameras and
then click to search the recording. The searched recording will be displayed in the
list.
� Click in the list to play back the recording in the popup window. Click to back
up one recorded data or check multiple recorded data in the list and then click the “Backup”
button for recording batch backup.
� Select one recorded data in the list and then click the “Playback” button to play the
recording in the playback interface.
8.4.5 Search & Playback by Tag
Only if you add the tags can you play the recording by tag search. Click StartàPlayback to go
to the playback interface and then click on the bottom of the camera window to add tag
when you want to mark the playback time point of the selected camera.
Click StartàSearch and BackupàTag Management to go to “Tag Management” tab.
Click in the interface to play the recording. Click to edit the tag name. Click
to delete the tag.
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8.4.6 Image Management
Click StartàSearch and BackupàImage Management to go to “Image Management” tab. The
system will display all the snapshot images automatically in the list.
Click to delete the image. Click to pop up the “Export” window. Select the device
name and save path in the window and then click the “Save” button.
Click to pop up the “View Image” window. Click to export the image. Click
to view the previous image; click to view the next image; click to delete the image;
click to play all the images.
8.4.7 View Backup Status
Click StartàSearch and BackupàBackup Status or click on the tool bar at the bottom of
the playback interface to view the backup status.
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Configure the trigger alarm-out in the window. The system will trigger the alarm-out
automatically when the sensor alarm is triggered. You need to set the delay time and the
schedule of the alarm outputs. See 9.5.1 Alarm-out for details.
Preset: check it and then the “Trigger Preset” window will pop up automatically. Configure the
trigger preset of each camera. To add presets, please see 6.2 Preset Setting for details.
Buzzer: if enabled, the system will begin to buzz when the sensor alarm is triggered. To set the
delay time of the buzzer, please see 9.5.4 Buzzer for details.
Pop-up Video: After camera setting, the system will pop up the corresponding video
automatically when the sensor alarm is triggered. To set the duration time of the video, please
see 9.5.3 Display for details.
Pop-up Message Box: if enabled, the system will pop up the corresponding alarm message box
automatically when the sensor alarm is triggered. To set the duration time of the message box,
please see 9.5.3 Display for details.
E-mail: if enabled, the system will send an e-mail when the sensor alarm is triggered. Before
you enable the email, please configure the recipient’s e-mail address first (see 11.1.5 E-mail
Configuration for details).
9.2 Motion Alarm
Motion Alarm: when motion appears in the specified area, it will trigger the alarm. You should
enable the motion of each camera first and then set the alarm handling of the camera to
complete the whole configuration of the motion alarm.
9.2.1 Motion Configuration
� Click StartàSettingsàCameraàMotion to go to the following interface.
9 Alarm Management
9.1 Sensor Alarm
To complete the entire sensor alarm settings, you should enable the sensor alarm of each
camera and then set up the alarm handling of each camera.
� Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàSensor Alarm to go to the following interface.
� Select the alarm type (NO or NC) according to trigger type of the sensor.
� Enable the sensor alarm of each camera.
� Check the “Record”, “Snapshot”, “Push”, “Alarm-out” and “Preset” and enable or disable
the “Buzzer”, “Pop-up Video”, “Pop-up Message Box” and “E-mail” as required.
� Click “Apply” to save the settings.
The configuration steps of the above mentioned alarm linkages are as follows.
Duration: it refers to the interval time between the adjacent motion detections. For instance, if
the duration time is set to 10 seconds, once the system detects motion, it will go into alarm and
would not detect any other motion (specific to camera) for 10 seconds. If there is another
motion detected during this period, it will be considered as a continuous movement; otherwise
it will be considered as a single motion.
Record: check it and then the “Trigger Record” window will pop up automatically (you can
also click the “Configure” button to pop up the window). Select camera on the left side and
then click to set the camera as the trigger camera. Select trigger camera on the right side
and then click to cancel the trigger camera. Click the “OK” button to save the settings.
The trigger cameras will record automatically when the sensor alarm is triggered.
Snapshot: check it and then the “Trigger Snapshot” window will pop up automatically.
Configure the trigger camera in the window. The trigger cameras will snap automatically when
the sensor alarm is triggered.
Push: check it and choose ON or OFF. If it is ON, the system will send messages when the
sensor alarm is triggered.
Alarm-out: check it and then the “Trigger Alarm-out” window will pop up automatically.
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Configure the trigger alarm-out in the window. The system will trigger the alarm-out
automatically when the sensor alarm is triggered. You need to set the delay time and the
schedule of the alarm outputs. See 9.5.1 Alarm-out for details.
Preset: check it and then the “Trigger Preset” window will pop up automatically. Configure the
trigger preset of each camera. To add presets, please see 6.2 Preset Setting for details.
Buzzer: if enabled, the system will begin to buzz when the sensor alarm is triggered. To set the
delay time of the buzzer, please see 9.5.4 Buzzer for details.
Pop-up Video: After camera setting, the system will pop up the corresponding video
automatically when the sensor alarm is triggered. To set the duration time of the video, please
see 9.5.3 Display for details.
Pop-up Message Box: if enabled, the system will pop up the corresponding alarm message box
automatically when the sensor alarm is triggered. To set the duration time of the message box,
please see 9.5.3 Display for details.
E-mail: if enabled, the system will send an e-mail when the sensor alarm is triggered. Before
you enable the email, please configure the recipient’s e-mail address first (see 11.1.5 E-mail
Configuration for details).
9.2 Motion Alarm
Motion Alarm: when motion appears in the specified area, it will trigger the alarm. You should
enable the motion of each camera first and then set the alarm handling of the camera to
complete the whole configuration of the motion alarm.
9.2.1 Motion Configuration
� Click StartàSettingsàCameraàMotion to go to the following interface.
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� Enable or disable “Record”, “Snapshot”, “Push”, “Alarm-out”, “Preset”, “Buzzer”,
“Pop-up Video” and “E-mail”. The alarm handling setting of motion alarm is similar to that of
the sensor alarm (see 9.1 Sensor Alarm for details).
� Click “Apply” to save the settings. You can click “Motion Settings” to go to the motion
configuration interface.
9.3 Intelligence Alarm (IP Camera Dependent)
9.3.1 Object Detection
Object Detection Configuration:
� Click StartàSettingsàCameraàIntelligent AnalyticsàObject Detection to go to the
following interface.
� Select the camera, enable the object detection and set the duration and detect type. There
are two detect types: Abandoned object and missing object.
Abandoned object: Alarms will be triggered if there are articles left in the pre-defined
detection area.
Missing object: Alarms will be triggered if there are articles missing in the detection area drew
by the users.
� Select the alarm area. A maximum of 4 alarm areas can be set.
� Draw the alarm area of the object detection. Refer to the interface as shown below. Check
“Draw Area” and then click around the area where you want to set as the alarm area in the
image (the alarm area should be a closed area). Uncheck the “Draw Area” when you finish the
drawing. Click the “Clear” button to delete the alarm area.
� Click “Apply” to save the settings.
� Click “Processing Mode” to go to the alarm handling configuration interface of object
detection.
� Select the camera, enable the motion and set the sensitivity and duration of the camera.
Sensitivity: the higher the value is, the more sensitive it is to motion. You should adjust the
value according to the conditions since the sensitivity is influenced by color and time (day or
night).
Duration: it refers to the interval time between motion detections. For instance, if the duration
time is set to 10 seconds, once the system detects motion, it will go into alarm and would not
detect any other motion (specific to camera) for 10 seconds. If there is another motion detected
during this period, it will be considered as a continuous movement; otherwise it will be
considered as a single motion.
� Drag the camera image to set the motion area. You can set more than one motion area.
Click “All” to set the whole camera image as the motion area. Click “Reverse” to swap the
motion area and the non-motion area. Click “Clear” to clear all the motion areas.
� Click “Apply” to save the settings. Click “Processing Mode” to go to the alarm handling
configuration interface of the motion alarm.
9.2.2 Motion Alarm Handling Configuration
� Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàMotion Alarm to go to the following interface.
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� Enable or disable “Record”, “Snapshot”, “Push”, “Alarm-out”, “Preset”, “Buzzer”,
“Pop-up Video” and “E-mail”. The alarm handling setting of motion alarm is similar to that of
the sensor alarm (see 9.1 Sensor Alarm for details).
� Click “Apply” to save the settings. You can click “Motion Settings” to go to the motion
configuration interface.
9.3 Intelligence Alarm (IP Camera Dependent)
9.3.1 Object Detection
Object Detection Configuration:
� Click StartàSettingsàCameraàIntelligent AnalyticsàObject Detection to go to the
following interface.
� Select the camera, enable the object detection and set the duration and detect type. There
are two detect types: Abandoned object and missing object.
Abandoned object: Alarms will be triggered if there are articles left in the pre-defined
detection area.
Missing object: Alarms will be triggered if there are articles missing in the detection area drew
by the users.
� Select the alarm area. A maximum of 4 alarm areas can be set.
� Draw the alarm area of the object detection. Refer to the interface as shown below. Check
“Draw Area” and then click around the area where you want to set as the alarm area in the
image (the alarm area should be a closed area). Uncheck the “Draw Area” when you finish the
drawing. Click the “Clear” button to delete the alarm area.
� Click “Apply” to save the settings.
� Click “Processing Mode” to go to the alarm handling configuration interface of object
detection.
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� Select the camera and enable the relevant detection as needed.
Scene Change: Alarms will be triggered if the scene on the cameras video has changed.
Video Blurred: Alarms will be triggered if the video becomes blurry.
Video Color Cast: Alarms will be triggered if the video becomes obscured.
� Set the sensitivity of the exception detection.
� Click “Apply” to save the settings.
� Click “Processing Mode” to go to the alarm handling configuration interface of exception
detection.
Exception Alarm Handling Configuration:
� Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàIntelligence AlarmàException to go to the interface.
� Enable or disable “Record”, “Snapshot”, “Push”, “Alarm-out”, “Preset”, “Buzzer”,
“Pop-up Video” and “E-mail”. The alarm handling setting of exception detection alarm is
similar to that of the sensor alarm (see 9.1 Sensor Alarm for details).
� Click “Apply” to save the settings. You can click “Exception Config” to go to the
exception detection configuration interface.
9.3.3 Tripwire
Tripwire/Line Crossing Configuration:
Alarms will be triggered if someone or something crosses the pre-defined alarm line.
Object Detection Alarm Handling Configuration:
� Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàIntelligence AlarmàObject Detection to go to the
following interface.
� Enable or disable “Record”, “Snapshot”, “Push”, “Alarm-out”, “Preset”, “Buzzer”,
“Pop-up Video” and “E-mail”. The alarm handling setting of object detection alarm is similar
to that of the sensor alarm (see 9.1 Sensor Alarm for details).
� Click “Apply” to save the settings. You can click “Object Config” to go to the object
detection configuration interface.
9.3.2 Exception
Exception Configuration:
� Click StartàSettingsàCameraàIntelligent DetectionàException to go to the following
interface.
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� Select the camera and enable the relevant detection as needed.
Scene Change: Alarms will be triggered if the scene on the cameras video has changed.
Video Blurred: Alarms will be triggered if the video becomes blurry.
Video Color Cast: Alarms will be triggered if the video becomes obscured.
� Set the sensitivity of the exception detection.
� Click “Apply” to save the settings.
� Click “Processing Mode” to go to the alarm handling configuration interface of exception
detection.
Exception Alarm Handling Configuration:
� Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàIntelligence AlarmàException to go to the interface.
� Enable or disable “Record”, “Snapshot”, “Push”, “Alarm-out”, “Preset”, “Buzzer”,
“Pop-up Video” and “E-mail”. The alarm handling setting of exception detection alarm is
similar to that of the sensor alarm (see 9.1 Sensor Alarm for details).
� Click “Apply” to save the settings. You can click “Exception Config” to go to the
exception detection configuration interface.
9.3.3 Tripwire
Tripwire/Line Crossing Configuration:
Alarms will be triggered if someone or something crosses the pre-defined alarm line.
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� Enable or disable “Record”, “Snapshot”, “Push”, “Alarm-out”, “Preset”, “Buzzer”,
“Pop-up Video” and “E-mail”. The alarm handling setting of line crossing alarm is similar to
that of the sensor alarm (see 9.1 Sensor Alarm for details).
� Click “Apply” to save the settings. You can click “Crossing Config” to go to the line
crossing configuration interface.
9.3.4 Intrusion Detection
Intrusion Configuration:
Alarms will be triggered if someone or something intrudes into the pre-defined area.
� Click StartàSettingsàCameraàIntelligent DetectionàIntrusion Detection to go to the
following interface.
� Select the camera, enable the intrusion detection and set the duration.
� Select the alarm area. Up to 4 alarm areas can be set up.
� Draw the alarm area of the intrusion detection. Refer to the interface as shown below.
Check “Draw Area” and then click around the area where you want to set as the alarm area in
the image (the alarm area should be a closed area). Uncheck the “Draw Area” when you finish
the drawing. Click the “Clear” button to delete the alarm area.
� Click “Apply” to save the settings.
� Click “Processing Mode” to go to the alarm handling configuration interface of intrusion
detection.
� Click StartàSettingsàCameraàIntelligent DetectionàTripwire to go to the following
interface.
� Select the camera, enable the line crossing detection and set the duration.
� Select the direction.
Direction: A<->B, A->B and A<-B options. It is the crossing direction of the intruder who
crosses over the alert line.
A<->B: the alarm triggers when the intruder crosses over the alert line from B to A or from A
to B.
A->B: the alarm triggers when the intruder crosses over the alert line from A to B.
A<-B: the alarm triggers when the intruder crosses over the alert line from B to A.
� Draw line. Refer to the interface as shown above. Check “Draw line” and then drag the
mouse in the image to draw an alert line. Uncheck the “Draw line” when you finish the drawing.
Click the “Clear” button to delete the alert line.
� Click “Apply” to save the settings.
� Click “Processing Mode” to go to the alarm handling configuration interface of line
crossing detection.
Line Crossing Alarm Handling Configuration:
� Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàIntelligence AlarmàLine Crossing to go to the following
interface.
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� Enable or disable “Record”, “Snapshot”, “Push”, “Alarm-out”, “Preset”, “Buzzer”,
“Pop-up Video” and “E-mail”. The alarm handling setting of line crossing alarm is similar to
that of the sensor alarm (see 9.1 Sensor Alarm for details).
� Click “Apply” to save the settings. You can click “Crossing Config” to go to the line
crossing configuration interface.
9.3.4 Intrusion Detection
Intrusion Configuration:
Alarms will be triggered if someone or something intrudes into the pre-defined area.
� Click StartàSettingsàCameraàIntelligent DetectionàIntrusion Detection to go to the
following interface.
� Select the camera, enable the intrusion detection and set the duration.
� Select the alarm area. Up to 4 alarm areas can be set up.
� Draw the alarm area of the intrusion detection. Refer to the interface as shown below.
Check “Draw Area” and then click around the area where you want to set as the alarm area in
the image (the alarm area should be a closed area). Uncheck the “Draw Area” when you finish
the drawing. Click the “Clear” button to delete the alarm area.
� Click “Apply” to save the settings.
� Click “Processing Mode” to go to the alarm handling configuration interface of intrusion
detection.
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� Click “Apply” to save the settings. You can click “Regional Invasion Config” to go to the
intrusion detection configuration interface.
9.4 Exception Alarm
9.4.1 IPC Offline Settings
� Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàExceptionàIPC Offline Settings to go to the interface as
shown below.
� Enable or disable “Snapshot”, “Push”, “Alarm-out”, “Preset”, “Buzzer”, “Pop-up Video”,
“Pop-up Message Box” and “E-mail”. The IPC Offline Settings are similar to that of the sensor
alarm (see 9.1 Sensor Alarm for details).
� Click “Apply” to save the settings.
9.4.2 Video Loss Settings
� Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàExceptionàVideo Loss Settings to go to the interface as
shown below.
Intrusion Detection Alarm Handling Configuration:
� Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàIntelligence AlarmàIntrusion Detection to go to the
following interface.
� Enable or disable “Record”, “Snapshot”, “Push”, “Alarm-out”, “Preset”, “Buzzer”,
“Pop-up Video” and “E-mail”. The alarm handling setting of intrusion detection alarm is
similar to that of the sensor alarm (see 9.1 Sensor Alarm for details).
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� Click “Apply” to save the settings. You can click “Regional Invasion Config” to go to the
intrusion detection configuration interface.
9.4 Exception Alarm
9.4.1 IPC Offline Settings
� Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàExceptionàIPC Offline Settings to go to the interface as
shown below.
� Enable or disable “Snapshot”, “Push”, “Alarm-out”, “Preset”, “Buzzer”, “Pop-up Video”,
“Pop-up Message Box” and “E-mail”. The IPC Offline Settings are similar to that of the sensor
alarm (see 9.1 Sensor Alarm for details).
� Click “Apply” to save the settings.
9.4.2 Video Loss Settings
� Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàExceptionàVideo Loss Settings to go to the interface as
shown below.
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9.5 Alarm Event Notification
9.5.1 Alarm-out
� Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàEvent Notification to go to the following interface.
� Set the delay time and the schedule of each alarm-out. You can click “Edit Schedules” to
edit the schedules (see 7.3.1 Add Schedule for details).
� Click “Apply” to save the settings. You can click “Test” to test the alarm output.
9.5.2 E-mail
Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàEvent NotificationàE-mail to go to the e-mail configuration
interface. Set the e-mail address of the recipients. See 11.1.5 E-mail Configuration for details.
9.5.3 Display
Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàEvent NotificationàDisplay to go to the display configuration
interface. Set the duration time of the pop-up video and the pop-up message box. Click “Apply”
to save the settings.
� Enable or disable “Record”, “Snapshot”, “Push”, “Alarm-out”, “Preset”, “Buzzer”,
“Pop-up Video”, “Pop-up Message Box” and “E-mail”. The Video Loss Settings are similar to
that of the sensor alarm (see 9.1 Sensor Alarm for details).
� Click “Apply” to save the settings.
9.4.3 Exception Handling Settings
� Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàExceptionàException Handling Settings to go to the
interface as shown below.
� Enable or disable “Alarm-out”, “Buzzer”, “Pop-up Message Box” and “E-mail”. The
exception handling settings are similar to that of the sensor alarm (see 9.1 Sensor Alarm for
details).
� Click “Apply” to save the settings.
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9.5 Alarm Event Notification
9.5.1 Alarm-out
� Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàEvent Notification to go to the following interface.
� Set the delay time and the schedule of each alarm-out. You can click “Edit Schedules” to
edit the schedules (see 7.3.1 Add Schedule for details).
� Click “Apply” to save the settings. You can click “Test” to test the alarm output.
9.5.2 E-mail
Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàEvent NotificationàE-mail to go to the e-mail configuration
interface. Set the e-mail address of the recipients. See 11.1.5 E-mail Configuration for details.
9.5.3 Display
Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàEvent NotificationàDisplay to go to the display configuration
interface. Set the duration time of the pop-up video and the pop-up message box. Click “Apply”
to save the settings.
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9.6 Manual Alarm
Click on the tool bar at the bottom of the live preview interface to pop up a window. Click
“Trigger” to start alarm. Click “Clear” to stop alarm.
9.7 View Alarm Status
Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàAlarm Status or click on the tool bar at the bottom of the
live preview interface to view the alarm status.
Click the “Clear” button to stop the buzzer when the buzzer alarm happens. Click to
view the detail information as shown below.
9.5.4 Buzzer
Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàEvent NotificationàBuzzer to go to the buzzer configuration
interface. Set the delay time of the buzzer and then click “Apply” to save the setting. You can
click “Test” to test the buzzer.
9.5.5 Push Message
Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàEvent NotificationàPush Message to go to the interface as
shown below. Check “Enable” and then click the “Apply” button to save the settings. If Push
Server is online, it will push messages to the mobile clients.
9.5.6 Alarm Server
Go to AlarmàAlarm Server interface as shown below.
Enable the alarm server and enter server address and port of the alarm server. Then select
protocol. If “Send Heartbeat” is enabled, set the interval times. After that, test the effectiveness
of the alarm server. Having tested successfully, please click “Apply”. When an alarm occurs,
the device will transfer the alarm event to the alarm server. If an alarm server is not needed,
there is no need to configure this section.
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9.6 Manual Alarm
Click on the tool bar at the bottom of the live preview interface to pop up a window. Click
“Trigger” to start alarm. Click “Clear” to stop alarm.
9.7 View Alarm Status
Click StartàSettingsàAlarmàAlarm Status or click on the tool bar at the bottom of the
live preview interface to view the alarm status.
Click the “Clear” button to stop the buzzer when the buzzer alarm happens. Click to
view the detail information as shown below.
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10 Account & Permission Management
10.1 Account Management
Click StartàSettingsàAccount and AuthorityàAccountàEdit User to go to the interface as
shown below.
Area ① displays the user permissions. Area ② displays the user list. Click the user in the list
to display its user permissions in area ①.
There are three default permission groups (“Administrator”, “Advanced” and “Common”)
available when adding accounts. You can manually add new permission group (see 10.3.1 Add
Permission Group for details).
Only admin and the users that have the “Account and Authority” permission can manage the
system’s accounts. Group “Administrator” owns all the permissions displayed in area ①
except “Account and Authority” and its permissions cannot be changed while the permissions
of “Advanced” and “Common” can be changed.
10.1.1 Add User
� Click StartàSettingsàAccount and AuthorityàAccountàAdd User or click
beside the search box to pop up the window as shown below.
If the exception information is more than one page, you can enter the number in the box and
then click to jump to the specified page. Click / to view the exception
alarm information in the previous/next page. Click to play the alarm record.
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10.1 Account Management
Click StartàSettingsàAccount and AuthorityàAccountàEdit User to go to the interface as
shown below.
Area ① displays the user permissions. Area ② displays the user list. Click the user in the list
to display its user permissions in area ①.
There are three default permission groups (“Administrator”, “Advanced” and “Common”)
available when adding accounts. You can manually add new permission group (see 10.3.1 Add
Permission Group for details).
Only admin and the users that have the “Account and Authority” permission can manage the
system’s accounts. Group “Administrator” owns all the permissions displayed in area ①
except “Account and Authority” and its permissions cannot be changed while the permissions
of “Advanced” and “Common” can be changed.
10.1.1 Add User
� Click StartàSettingsàAccount and AuthorityàAccountàAdd User or click
beside the search box to pop up the window as shown below.
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Ø Modify Pattern Lock
Some models may not support this function.
Click “Modify Pattern Lock” to pop up a window.
Enter the current password and then check “Enable” to set pattern lock.
Ø Recover Password
Click “Recover Password” to reset the password to 123456.
Ø Edit User
Click “Edit User” to pop up the window as shown below. The admin is enabled, its permission
control is closed and permission group cannot be changed by default. You can enable or
disable other users (if disabled, the user will be invalid), open or close their permission control
(if closed, the user will get all the permissions which admin has) and set their permission
groups. Click “OK” to save the settings.
� Set the username, password and group. The e-mail address and MAC address are optional
(enter the MAC address after you check it). Click “Add” to add the user.
10.1.2 Edit User
Click StartàSettingsàAccount and AuthorityàAccountàEdit User and then click in
the user list or double click the user to edit the user information. Click to delete the user
(the user admin cannot be deleted).
Ø Edit Security Question
You can set password security only for admin. Click “Edit Security Question” and then set
questions and answers in the popup window. If you forget the password for admin, please refer
to Q4 in Appendix A FAQ for details. The passwords of other users can be recovered by admin
or the users that have the “Account and Authority” permission.
Ø Modify Password
Only the password of admin can be modified. Click “Modify Password” to pop up a window.
Enter the current password and then set new password. Click “OK” to save the settings.
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Ø Modify Pattern Lock
Some models may not support this function.
Click “Modify Pattern Lock” to pop up a window.
Enter the current password and then check “Enable” to set pattern lock.
Ø Recover Password
Click “Recover Password” to reset the password to 123456.
Ø Edit User
Click “Edit User” to pop up the window as shown below. The admin is enabled, its permission
control is closed and permission group cannot be changed by default. You can enable or
disable other users (if disabled, the user will be invalid), open or close their permission control
(if closed, the user will get all the permissions which admin has) and set their permission
groups. Click “OK” to save the settings.
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Click
to add permission group. Set the group name, check the permissions as required
and then set the “Local” and “Remote” permissions. Click “Add” to save the settings.
10.3.2 Edit Permission Group
Go to “Edit Permission Group” interface and then click in the group list to edit the
permission group (the operations of the “Edit Permission Group” are similar to that of the “Add
10.2 User Login & Logout
Login: Click StartàLogin or directly click the preview interface and then select username and
enter the password in the popup window. Click the “Login” button to log in the system.
Logout: Click StartàLogout or click StartàShutdown to pop up the “Shutdown” window.
10.3 Permission Management
10.3.1 Add Permission Group
Select “Logout” in the window and then click “OK” to log out the system.
Click StartàSettingsàAccount and AuthorityàAccountàEdit Permission Group to go to the
interface as shown below.
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Click
to add permission group. Set the group name, check the permissions as required
and then set the “Local” and “Remote” permissions. Click “Add” to save the settings.
10.3.2 Edit Permission Group
Go to “Edit Permission Group” interface and then click in the group list to edit the
permission group (the operations of the “Edit Permission Group” are similar to that of the “Add
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10.6 Password Security
Click StartàSettingsàAccount and AuthorityàSecurityàPassword Security to go to the
following interface.
In this interface, you can set the level and expiration time of the password.
10.7 View Online User
Click StartàSettingsàAccount and AuthorityàUser Status to view the online user
information (you can view the online user name, login type, IP address and login time; click
to pop up a window showing the preview occupied channel number and playback
occupied channel number).
Permission Group”, please see 10.3.1 Add Permission Group for details). Click to save
the group as another group. Click to delete the permission group. The three default
permission groups (“Administrator”, “Advanced” and “Common”) cannot be deleted.
10.4 Black and White List
� Click StartàSettingsàAccount and AuthorityàSecurity to go to the following interface.
� Check “Enable” and then choose “Enable Allow List (white list)” or “Enable Block List
(black list)” (the PC client of which the IP address is in the allow list can access DVR remotely
while the PC client in the block list cannot).
� Add IP/IP segment/MAC. Click “Add IP” or “Add MAC” and then check “Enable” in the
popup window (only if you check it can the IP/IP segment/MAC you add be effective). Enter
the IP/IP segment/MAC and then click “OK”. In the above interface, click to edit IP/IP
segment/MAC, click to delete it. Click “Apply” to save the settings.
10.5 Preview On Logout
Click StartàSettingsàAccount and AuthorityàSecurityàPreview On Logout to go to the
following interface.
Set a camera and then enable or disable the preview permission on logout as required. If a
camera’s preview permission on logout is “ON”, you can view the live image of the camera
when the system is logged out, or the live image of the camera cannot be seen when logged
out.
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10.6 Password Security
Click StartàSettingsàAccount and AuthorityàSecurityàPassword Security to go to the
following interface.
In this interface, you can set the level and expiration time of the password.
10.7 View Online User
Click StartàSettingsàAccount and AuthorityàUser Status to view the online user
information (you can view the online user name, login type, IP address and login time; click
to pop up a window showing the preview occupied channel number and playback
occupied channel number).
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HTTP Port: the default HTTP port of the DVR is 80. The port number should be changed to
others like 81. The port is mainly used to client remote access. If you want to access the DVR
through a web browser, you should enter IP address plus HTTP port in the address bar like
http://192.168.11.61:81.
HTTPS Port: the default HTTPs port of the DVR is 443.
HTTPs provides authentication of the web site and protects user privacy. How to use it?
① Enter IP address plus HTTP port in the address bar of the web browser. Then enter
username and password to log in. Click Functional PanelàNetworkàHTTPS to go to the
following interface.
② Install a certificate.
* You can create a private certificate here. Click the “Create” button to create a private
certificate. Enter the country (only two letters available), domain (NVR’s IP address/domain),
validity date, password, province/state, region and so on. Then click “OK” to save the settings.
* If there is a signed certificate, click “Browse” to select it and then click “Install” to install it.
* Click “Create a certificate request” to enter the following interface.
Click “Create” to create the certificate request. Then download the certificate request and
submit it to the trusted certificate authority for signature. After receiving the signed certificate,
import the certificate to the device.
11 Device Management
11.1 Network Configuration
11.1.1 TCP/IP Configuration
Click StartàSettingsàNetworkàTCP/IP to go to the following interface. Check “Obtain an
IPv4 address automatically”, “Obtain an IPv6 address automatically” and “Obtain DNS
automatically” to get the network addresses automatically, or manually enter the network
addresses. You can modify the MTU value according to the network condition (MTU,
Maximum Transmission Unit, can be modified according to network condition for higher
network transmission efficiency). Click “Apply” to save the settings.
11.1.2 Port Configuration
Click StartàSettingsàNetworkàPort to go to the interface as shown below. Enter the HTTP
port, HTTPS Port, server port, RTSP and POS port of the DVR, enable “Anonymous” as
required and then click “Apply” to save the settings.
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HTTP Port: the default HTTP port of the DVR is 80. The port number should be changed to
others like 81. The port is mainly used to client remote access. If you want to access the DVR
through a web browser, you should enter IP address plus HTTP port in the address bar like
http://192.168.11.61:81.
HTTPS Port: the default HTTPs port of the DVR is 443.
HTTPs provides authentication of the web site and protects user privacy. How to use it?
① Enter IP address plus HTTP port in the address bar of the web browser. Then enter
username and password to log in. Click Functional PanelàNetworkàHTTPS to go to the
following interface.
② Install a certificate.
* You can create a private certificate here. Click the “Create” button to create a private
certificate. Enter the country (only two letters available), domain (NVR’s IP address/domain),
validity date, password, province/state, region and so on. Then click “OK” to save the settings.
* If there is a signed certificate, click “Browse” to select it and then click “Install” to install it.
* Click “Create a certificate request” to enter the following interface.
Click “Create” to create the certificate request. Then download the certificate request and
submit it to the trusted certificate authority for signature. After receiving the signed certificate,
import the certificate to the device.
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Check “Enable” and then select the DDNS type. Enter the server address, domain name,
username and password according to the selected DDNS type. Click “Test” to test
the effectiveness of the input information. Click “Apply” to save the settings.
You will have to enter the server address and domain name if some DDNS types are selected.
Go to the relative DNS website to register domain name and then enter the registered domain
information here). Now we take www.vitekivpddns.com for example.
� Enter www.vitekivpddns.com in the address bar of a web browser to visit its DNS website.
� Click Registration to go to the interface as shown below. Set the DDNS account
information (username, password and so on) and then click Submit to save the account.
③ After the certificate has been installed, enable this function and apply it. Then the camera
can be accessed by entering https://IP: https port via the web browser (eg.
https://192.168.1.201:443).
Server Port: the default server port of the DVR is 6036. The server port number can be
changed as required. The port is mainly used in network video management system.
RTSP Port: RTSP real-time stream protocol can be used to control the sending of real-time
data. By media player which supports the RTSP real-time stream protocol, you can view the
live images simultaneously. The default RTSP port is 554 and it can be changed as needed.
POS Port: the default POS port of the DVR is 9036.
Note: The HTTP port and server port of the DVR should be mapped to the router before you access
11.1.3 PPPoE Configuration
Click StartàSettingsàNetworkàPPPoE to go to the interface as shown below. Check
“Enable” in “PPPoE Settings” and then enter the username and password obtained from the
dealer. Click “Apply” to save the settings.
11.1.4 DDNS Configuration
The DDNS is used to control the dynamic IP address through domain name. You can access
the DVR easily if the DDNS is enabled and configured.
Click StartàSettingsàNetworkàDDNS to go to the interface as shown below.
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