WatchNet RTS series, EL12004RT Installation And User Manual

Table of Contents

1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................10

1.1 Features ................................................................................................................................................ 10

1.2 Specifications...................................................................................................................................... 10

2 OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS ............................................................................13

2.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................... 13

2.2 Front Panel for EL system ............................................................................................................... 15

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

2.3.1 RTS series..................................................................................................................................... 16

2.3.2 RTSL/RTSH (with Loop Out and Matrix) ................................................................................... 16

2.3.3 EL Systems ................................................................................................................................... 17

2.3.4 Connection Sample....................................................................................................................... 17

2.4 Remote Control ................................................................................................................................... 18

2.5 Mouse Control ..................................................................................................................................... 19

2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel...................................................................................................... 19

2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard .......................................................................................................................... 19

2.6.2 Front Panel.................................................................................................................................... 19

3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS...............................................................20

3.1 Check Unpacked DVR ....................................................................................................................... 20

3.2 HDD Installation .................................................................................................................................. 20

3.2.1 Choose HDDs ............................................................................................................................... 20

3.2.2 Calculate HDD Size...................................................................................................................... 20

3.2.3 HDD Installation........................................................................................................................... 20

3.2.3.1 RTS series......................................................................................................................... 20

3.2.3.2 EL System ......................................................................................................................... 21

3.3 CD/DVD Burner Installation ............................................................................................................. 22

3.4 Desktop and Rack Mounting ........................................................................................................... 22

3.4.1 Desktop Mounting ........................................................................................................................ 22

3.4.2 Rack Mounting ............................................................................................................................. 22

3.5 Connecting Power Supply ............................................................................................................... 22

3.6 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices ............................................................................. 22

3.6.1 Connecting Video Input ............................................................................................................... 22

3.6.2 Connecting Video Output............................................................................................................. 23

3.7 Connecting Bi-directional Audio & Looping Video Matrix...................................................... 23

3.7.1 Audio Input/One Audio Output.................................................................................................... 23

3.7.2 Looping video (RTS series only) ................................................................................................. 24

3.7.3 Matrix Video Output (RTS series only) ....................................................................................... 24

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3.7.4 Alarm Input and Relay Output ..................................................................................................... 24

3.7.5 Alarm Input................................................................................................................................... 25

3.7.6 Alarm Output................................................................................................................................ 25

3.7.7 Alarm Input and Output Details ................................................................................................... 25

3.7.8 Relay Output Description ............................................................................................................. 26

3.8 RS-232.................................................................................................................................................... 27

3.9 RS-485.................................................................................................................................................... 27

3.10

Other Interfaces......................................................................................................................... 28

4 MAIN SCREEN ....................................................................................................29

4.1 Login, Main Menu & Shutdown....................................................................................................... 30

4.1.1 Logging In .................................................................................................................................... 30

4.1.2 Main Menu ................................................................................................................................... 30

4.1.3 Shutdown ...................................................................................................................................... 30

4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure ................................................................................................ 31

4.1.5 Replace Button Battery................................................................................................................. 31

4.2 Recording Operation ......................................................................................................................... 31

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

4.2.2 Manual record............................................................................................................................... 31

4.2.2.1 Manual record menu........................................................................................................ 31

4.2.2.2 Basic operation................................................................................................................. 31

4.2.2.3 Enable/disable record...................................................................................................... 32

4.2.2.4 Enable all channel recording.......................................................................................... 32

4.2.2.5 Stop all channel recording .............................................................................................. 32

4.3 Search & Playback ............................................................................................................................. 33

4.3.1 Search Menu ................................................................................................................................. 33

4.3.2 Basic Operation ............................................................................................................................ 34

4.3.2.1 Playback ............................................................................................................................ 34

4.3.2.2 Accurate playback............................................................................................................ 34

4.3.2.3 Synchronized playback function when playback ........................................................ 34

4.3.2.4 Digital zoom ...................................................................................................................... 34

4.3.2.5 File backup........................................................................................................................ 34

4.3.2.6 Slow playback and fast playback .................................................................................. 34

4.3.2.7 Fast forward/fast backward and frame by frame playback ....................................... 35

4.3.2.8 Backward playback and frame by frame playback ..................................................... 35

4.3.3 Calendar........................................................................................................................................ 35

4.4 Record Setup (Schedule) ................................................................................................................. 35

4.4.1 Schedule Menu ............................................................................................................................... 36

4.4.2 Basic Operation .............................................................................................................................. 36

4.4.1.1 Quick Setup....................................................................................................................... 36

4.4.1.2 Redundancy...................................................................................................................... 36

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4.5 Motion Detect....................................................................................................................................... 37

4.5.1 Go to Motion Detect Menu ............................................................................................................ 37

4.5.2 Motion Detect................................................................................................................................. 37

4.5.3 Video Loss...................................................................................................................................... 39

4.5.4 Camera Mask Detect ...................................................................................................................... 39

4.6 Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation ................................................................................................ 40

4.6.1 Go to alarm setup interface........................................................................................................... 40

4.6.2 Alarm setup................................................................................................................................... 40

4.7 Backup................................................................................................................................................... 41

4.7.1 Detect Device ................................................................................................................................. 41

4.7.1 Backup .......................................................................................................................................... 41

4.8 PTZ Control and Color Setup .......................................................................................................... 42

4.8.1 Cable Connection ........................................................................................................................... 42

4.8.2 PTZ Setup....................................................................................................................................... 43

5 MENU OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS ............................................................44

5.1 Menu Tree ............................................................................................................................................. 44

5.2 Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................ 44

5.3 Setting.................................................................................................................................................... 44

5.3.1 General.......................................................................................................................................... 45

5.3.2 Compression ................................................................................................................................. 45

5.3.3 Schedule........................................................................................................................................ 46

5.3.4 Com Port....................................................................................................................................... 46

5.3.5 Network ........................................................................................................................................ 46

5.3.5.1 PPPoE Connection .......................................................................................................... 47

5.3.5.2 Web connect via Network ............................................................................................... 48

5.3.5.3 FTP..................................................................................................................................... 48

5.3.5.4 NTP .................................................................................................................................... 50

5.3.6 Alarm ............................................................................................................................................ 51

5.3.7 Detect............................................................................................................................................ 51

5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom............................................................................................................................... 51

5.3.9 Display.......................................................................................................................................... 51

5.3.10 Default .......................................................................................................................................... 52

5.4 Search.................................................................................................................................................... 53

5.5 Advanced .............................................................................................................................................. 53

5.5.1 Hard Disk Management................................................................................................................ 53

5.5.2 Alarm Output................................................................................................................................ 54

5.5.3 Manual Record ............................................................................................................................. 54

5.5.4 Account......................................................................................................................................... 54

5.5.5 Auto Restart.................................................................................................................................. 55

5.5.6 TV Adjust ..................................................................................................................................... 55

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5.5.7 Video Matrix (For RTSL Series and RTSH Series) ..................................................................... 55

5.5.7.1 Loop outputs ..................................................................................................................... 55

5.5.7.2 Matrix outputs ................................................................................................................... 55

5.5.7.3 Rear Panel Connection ................................................................................................... 56

5.5.7.4 37-pin cable introduction................................................................................................. 56

5.5.7.5 Matrix setup....................................................................................................................... 56

5.5.7.6 Video Matrix Interface and Application......................................................................... 56

5.5.7.7 Examples........................................................................................................................... 57

5.6 Information ........................................................................................................................................... 58

5.6.1 Hard Disk Information ................................................................................................................. 58

5.6.2 BPS ............................................................................................................................................... 59

5.6.3 Log................................................................................................................................................ 59

5.6.4 Version.......................................................................................................................................... 60

5.6.5 Online Users ................................................................................................................................. 60

5.7 System Shutdown .............................................................................................................................. 60

6 ABOUT AUXILIARY MENU.................................................................................62

6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu ............................................................................................................... 62

6.1.1 AVT (Automatic Video Tracking) ............................................................................................... 62

6.2 Preset /Tour / Pattern /Border Function ....................................................................................... 62

6.2.1 Preset Setup .................................................................................................................................. 63

6.2.2 Activate Preset.............................................................................................................................. 63

6.2.3 Auto Tour Setup ........................................................................................................................... 63

6.2.4 Activate Tour................................................................................................................................ 64

6.2.5 Pattern Setup................................................................................................................................. 64

6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function ............................................................................................................. 64

6.2.7 Border Limit Setup ....................................................................................................................... 64

6.2.8 Activate Auto Scan....................................................................................................................... 65

6.3 Dome Menu Control ........................................................................................................................... 65

7 WEB CLIENT OPERATION.................................................................................66

7.1 Network connection........................................................................................................................... 66

7.2 Login and logout................................................................................................................................. 66

7.3 Video ...................................................................................................................................................... 67

7.3.1 PTZ Control.................................................................................................................................. 69

7.3.1.1 Auto Scan......................................................................................................................... 70

7.3.1.2 Pattern............................................................................................................................... 70

7.3.1.3 Preset ................................................................................................................................ 70

7.3.1.4 Auto tour .......................................................................................................................... 70

7.3.1.5 Assistant .......................................................................................................................... 70

7.4 Alarm Setting ....................................................................................................................................... 70

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7.5 Search.................................................................................................................................................... 71

7.5.1 Download...................................................................................................................................... 71

7.6 Config .................................................................................................................................................... 72

7.6.1 System Info................................................................................................................................... 72

7.6.2 Setting........................................................................................................................................... 73

7.6.2.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 73

7.6.2.2 Encode.............................................................................................................................. 73

7.6.2.3 Schedule........................................................................................................................... 74

7.6.2.4 RS232 ................................................................................................................................ 74

7.6.2.5 Network............................................................................................................................. 75

7.6.2.6 Multi-DDNS ...................................................................................................................... 75

7.6.2.7 FTP..................................................................................................................................... 76

7.6.2.8 Alarm ................................................................................................................................. 76

7.6.2.9 Detect ................................................................................................................................ 77

7.6.2.10 PAN/TILT/ZOOM ........................................................................................................... 77

7.6.2.11 TOOL ............................................................................................................................... 77

A. Export Config............................................................................................................................ 78

B. Import Config ............................................................................................................................ 78

7.6.3 Advance ........................................................................................................................................ 78

7.6.3.1 Account ............................................................................................................................ 78

7.6.3.2 Record Control ............................................................................................................... 79

7.6.3.3 Record Control ............................................................................................................... 79

7.6.3.4 Snap & Watermark......................................................................................................... 80

7.6.3.5 Auto Reboot .................................................................................................................... 80

7.6.4 Extend Function............................................................................................................................ 81

7.6.4.1 ATM/POS .......................................................................................................................... 81

7.6.4.2 Audio Settings ................................................................................................................ 81

7.6.4.3 DNS Setting ..................................................................................................................... 82

7.7

7.7 About

About....................................................................................................................................................... 82

7.77.7

AboutAbout

7.8 Un-install Web Control...................................................................................................................... 82

8 PRO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM.........................................................................83

8.1 Features ................................................................................................................................................ 83

8.2 Environment......................................................................................................................................... 83

8.3 Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 83

8.4 More Details ......................................................................................................................................... 84

9 RS232 OPERATION ............................................................................................85

9.1 Network Connection .......................................................................................................................... 85

9.2 Keyboard............................................................................................................................................... 85

10 FAQ ......................................................................................................................86

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APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION......................................................88

APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE USB DRIVE LIST ....................................................89

APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD BURNER LIST .........................................90

APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE SATA HDD LIST ....................................................91

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing our DVR!

This operations manual has been designed to be a reference tool for the installation
and operation of your system. Here you can find detailed information about the
features and functions specific to this DVR series, as well as a detailed menu tree.

Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings
carefully!

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Important Safeguards and Warnings

1. Electrical safety

DVR installation and operation should conform to all applicable local electrical safety
codes. We assume no liability or responsibility for any damages such as fire, or
electrical shock caused by improper handling or installation.

2. Transportation security

Heavy stress, violent vibration, and water damage are not allowed during
transportation, storage and installation.

3. Installation

Keep unit upright, and handle with care.
Do not apply power to the DVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the DVR.

4. Qualified engineers needed

All examination and/or repair work should be performed by qualified service
engineers. We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications
or attempted repair.

5. Environment

The DVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight,
inflammable, explosive substances and etc.

6. Accessories

Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer. Before
installation, please open the package and check all the components listed below are
included:

• One Power Cable

• One Ethernet Cable

• Four HDD cables

• Alarm & Relay Terminal Blocks

• Extension Cable (for audio, loop & matrix)

• One Remote Control (including the battery)

• One USB Mouse

• One CD (including DVR manual, client & small tools)

• Warranty Card

• A Package of Installation Fittings

Contact the local retailer ASAP if something is missing in the package.

Note: Any changes of this manual made to the actual product are subject to no
further notification.

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1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.1

Features

This series DVR has the following features:

• Most popular model, widely accepted in the worldwide security industry

• H.264 compression algorithm ideal for standalone DVR

• Real-time live display up to 16 cameras, 400/480 fps recording for CIF & 100/120

fps recording for 4CIF

• Pentaplex operation: Multi-channel live viewing, recording, playback, backup, and
remote operation simultaneously

• RTS systems can support up to 8 HDDs/6 HDDs & CD-RW/DVD-RW supported

• EL systems can support 1 HDDs

• Multiple control methods: Front panel, IR remote control, Watchnet keyboard,

USB mouse and network keyboard.

• Smart video detection: Motion detection, camera masking, video loss.

• Smart camera settings: Privacy masking, camera lock, color setting, and title

display

• Pan/Tilt/Zoom and Speed Dome Control: More than 60 supported protocols,
preset, scan, auto pan, auto tour, pattern, auxiliary functions supported. And with
Watchnet Speed Dome, 3D intelligent positioning function supported.

• 16 channel audio inputs and bi-directional talk supported

• Easy backup methods: USB devices, CD-RW/DVD-RW, and network download

• Alarm triggering screen tips, buzzer, PTZ preset, e-mail, FTP upload.

• Smart HDD Management: Non-working HDD hibernation, HDD faulty alarm,

RAID functionality.

• Powerful networking software: Built-in web server, multi-DVR client & CMS,
networking access for remote live viewing, recording, playback, setting, system
status, event log, e-mail & ftp function.

Specifications

1.2

Model

EL12004RT 4 channel audio/video Slim Line
E/12004/24008/48016RTS 4/8/16 channel audio/video basic model
E/12004/24008/48016RTSL 4/8/16 channel loop and matrix combination model
E/12004/24008/48016RTSH 4/8/16 channel loop matrix and audio/video model

System
Main Processor High performance embedded microprocessor
Operating System Embedded LINUX
System Resources Pentaplex function: Multi-channel live viewing, recording,

playback, backup, and network operation simultaneously

User Interface User-friendly GUI (Graphical User Interface), on screen-tips
Input Devices Front panel, USB mouse, Watchnet keyboard, IR remote

control, network keyboard

Input Methods Numeric/Character/Denotation
System Status HDD status, data stream statistics, log recording, BIOS

version, on-line users, etc.

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Video
Video Input 4/8/16 Channel, BNC, 1.0Vp-p, 75

Ω,

, looping (optional),

matrix output

Video Output 2 channel TV output BNC, 1.0Vp- p, 75Ω,1 VGA output
Video Standards NTSC (525 line, 60f/s), PAL (625 line, 50f/s)
Video Compression H.264
Video Resolution

Format NTSC PAL
D1 (4CIF) 704 x 480 704 x 576
CIF 352 x 240 352 x 288

Video Recording

Format NTSC PAL
D1 (4CIF) 1f/s to 7f/s 1f/s to 6f/s
CIF 1f/s to 30f/s 1f/s to 6f/s

Video Display Split Full and multiple screen display split, 1/4/8/9/16 windows
Tour Display Supported
Image Quality 6 levels image control
Privacy Masking Self-defined four-sided zone for privacy masking on each

camera

Camera Lock Camera locked for users
Camera Adjustment Adjust color according to different time periods
Video Information Camera title, time, video loss, camera lock, motion

detection, and recording

TV Output Adjustment Adjust TV output color, and display zone

Audio
Audio Input 4/8/16 channel, BNC, 200-2800mV, 30KΩ
Bi-directional Audio

1 channel, BNC, 200-2800mV, 30KΩ

Input
Audio Output 1 channel, BNC, 200-3000mv, 5KΩ
Audio Compression ADPCM

Video Detection & Alarm
Motion Detection 192 (16x 12) detection zones

6 levels of detection sensitivity
Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, e-mail, and
FTP

Video Loss Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, e-mail, and

FTP

Camera Masking Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, e-mail, and

FTP

Alarm Input 4/8/16 channel, programmable, ground, manual,

open/closed
Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, e-mail, and
FTP

Relay Output 6 Channel, 30VDC, 1A, NO/NC, form-C

Hard Disk
Hard Disk 8 SATA HDDs supported
Space Occupation Audio – 14.4MB/H Video – 56 to 400 MB/H
HDD Management Hard disk hibernation technology, HDD faulty alarm, and

RAID (Redundancy)

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Record, Playback & Backup
Recording Mode Manual, continuous, alarm, video detection (Including

motion detection, camera masking, video loss)

Recording Priority Manual > Alarm > Video Detection > Continuous
Recording Interval 1 to 120 minutes (Default: 60 minutes)
Overwrite Mode Supported
RAID Function Supported
Search Mode Time/date, alarm, motion detection, and exact search

(Accurate to the second)

Playback 4-ch playback, play, pause, stop, rewind, fast play, slow

play, next file, previous file, next camera, previous
camera, full screen, repeat, shuffle, backup selection

Digital Zoom Zoom into selected zone during full-screen playback
Backup Mode Flash stick / USB HDD / USB CD-RW/ DVD-RW / built-in

IDE Burner / network download

Network
Interface RJ-45 Port (10/100M)
Network Functions TCP/IP, DHCP, DDNS, PPPOE, E-mail, FTP
Remote Operation Monitor, PTZ control, playback, system setting, file

download, log information

Auxiliary Interface
USB Interface 2 ports, 1 for mouse, 1 for backup
RS-232 Watchnet keyboard, PC communication
RS-485 PTZ control

Environmental
Power Supply 110V 60Hz / 220V 50Hz
Power consumption 25W / 30W / 40W
Working Temperature 32°F ~ 133°F 0°C ~ 55°C
Working Humidity 10% ~ 90%
Atmosphere Pressure 12.47PSI ~ 15.37PSI 86kPa ~ 106kPa
Dimensions 2U, 440mm x 460mm x 89mm (W x D x H)
Weight 15.4LBS 7.0KG
Mounting Desktop or Rack mount

Comparisons

Model EL RT RTS RTSL RTSH
Video Input 4 4/8/16 4/8/16 4/8/16
Audio Input 4 16 No 4
Loop Output No No 16 16
Matrix Output No No 4 1
Bi-directional Audio Input 1 1 No 1

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2 OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS

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

2.1

Front Panel

This DVR series has two different front panels. Refer to Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2
for both of these front panels.

Figure 2-1

S/N Name Icon Function

1 Power Button POWER Power button, press and hold for three seconds to shut down the DVR

2 Power Indication Light LED Power indication light

Remote Control

3

Signal Receiver

4 Enter ENTER

5 Cancel EXIT

Jog and Shuttle

6

(Inner and Outer Ring)

7 Switch View Mode View Switch between one, or multiple window display modes

8 Recording Light

IR Is used to receive signals from the remote control

Confirm operation

Enter Cursor Selection

Cancel cursor selection

During Playback, restore to real-time monitor

In real-time monitor mode it works as the left / right direction keys.
In playback mode, turn clockwise to go forward, and counter-clockwise to go
backwards

Knob

LED
1-16

Acts similar to up/down direction key in menus
In playback mode, turn inner dial to perform frame by frame playback

Turning the outer ring clockwise moves right, counter-clockwise moves
left.
Turning the Inner dial clockwise moves down, counter-clockwise moves up.

If the LED is Green, it means the recording is on.

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Figure 2-2

S/N Name Icon Function

9 Play Next Selection ►| Play the next recording file
10 Fast Forward ►► Fast Play Speed, 4 levels of speed adjustment

11 Slow Play

12 Play / Pause ►

Slow playback, 4 levels of speed adjustment

Play/Pause

When in real time monitor, press to enter search menu.

13 Reverse Play ◄ Do a reverse playback, 4 level of speed adjustment

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15 Record REC Opens Manual Record Options

16 Function Key AUX

17 USB connector

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19 Number Pad *, 0-9, # Input password, switch channel, and input numerals

20 Panel Cover Protect the front panel front dust

21 Optical Drive

Play Previous
Selection

Left & Right Arrow ◄►

Up & Down Arrow ▲▼

Exit & Enter Button Exit/Enter Exit to previous screen / Enter to Onscreen chosen selection

|◄ Play the previous recording file

In Full Screen Mode. Will open the PTZ control and Color Setting

In Search it will change the Display Mode

CD-RW /
DVD-RW

Used for external storage, 1 Front, 1 Rear, USB mouse connection

Shift current activated control
When in playback mode, push these buttons to control the playback
bar

Activate the current control, modify setup, increase/decrease
numeral, assistant functions such as PTZ menu

Used for recording backup to the CDs DVDs

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and direction keys to realize

2.2

Front Panel for EL system

S/N Name

1 Power Button

2 Reverse/Pause

3 Slow Play

4 Play Previous

5 Assistant

6 Record
7 Display
8 Enter

9 Down

10 Right

11 Left

12 Up

13 Cancel

15 Play Next

14 Shift

16 Fast Play

17 Play/Pause

Icon

◄

|

AUX

Rec

ENTER

ESC

►|

►►

►

Function

Press and hold for three seconds to shut down the DVR. DVR is in stand­by When power button led is up

During normal playback or while paused, push this button to reverse
Playback, In reverse playback, push this button to pause playback.
Switch between normal playback, and multiple slow playback speeds.
When a text box is selected use to input “8”

In playback mode, this will playback the previous video
In the setup menus, this can be used to move up

One-window monitor mode, click this button to display assistant function:
PTZ control and image color In PTZ menu, shift PTZ control menu.

Backspace function: Used for numeral control or text control, it can delete
the previous character before the cursor

In motion detection setup, working with AUX
setup.
Used to switch between HDD record time in HDD information menu, or
other information (Menu prompt)

Manually stop/start recording, working with direction keys or numeral keys
Time Display, remote control sensor
Confirm operation, Go to default button, Go to main menu

Activate the current control, modify setup, increase/decrease numeral,
assistant functions such as PTZ menu, Switch from multi-view to single
view, When a text box is selected use to input “4”
Shift current activated control, When in playback mode, push these buttons
to control the playback bar, In single view switch from 1 camera to another,
When a text box is selected use to input “3”

Shift current activated control, When in playback mode, push these buttons
to control the playback bar, In single view switch from 1 camera to another,
When a text box is selected use to input “2”

Activate the current control, modify setup, increase/decrease numeral,
assistant functions such as PTZ menu, Switch from multi-view to single
view, When a text box is selected use to input “1”

Close upper interface or controls.

In playback mode, this will playback the next video, In the setup menus,
this can be used to move down

In preview interface (Only in this menu), press this button for three
seconds, to switch between TV / VGA output.

When a text box is selected, click this button to switch between numeral,
English (Small / Capitalized) & special characters, Open/close tour
Switch between normal playback, and multiple fast playback speeds. When
a text box is selected use to input “7”
During reverse playback or while paused, push this button to resume
normal playback, In normal playback, push this button to pause playback
In pause mode, push this button to resume normal playback

In real-time monitor mode, push this button to enter the video search menu.

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2.3

Rear Panel

2.3.1 RTS series

Please refer to 365HFigure 2-3 for real panel information.

Figure 2-3

2.3.2 RTSL/RTSH (with Loop Out and Matrix)

Refer to

366HFigure 2-4 for real panel information

Note: 25-pin or 37-pin interface

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Figure 2-4

2.3.3 EL Systems

Please refer to Figure 2.3.3 for real panel information.

Figure 2.3.3

2.3.4 Connection Sample

Refer to Figure 2.3.4 for a connection sample reference when connecting the
DVR

Figure 2.3.4

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2.4

Remote Control

The remote control interface is shown as in 367H367H Figure 2-5

S/N Name Icon

1 DVR Remote switch Id

2 Cancel Esc

3 Switch View Mode View

Stop ■
Play Next Selection ►|
Fast Forward ►►
Slow Play

4

Play / Pause

Reverse Play ◄
Play Previous Selection |◄

5 Record Record

6 Function Key Aux

Left & Right Arrow ◄►

7

Up & Down Arrow ▲▼
Enter Enter

8 Menu Menu
9 Number Pad *, 0-9, #

►



Figure 2-5

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2.5

Mouse Control

When inside the main menu

In the input box, select multiple input methods. Left-click the corresponding button on the
panel, then input numerals, or English characters

In English input mode: ← stands for deleting the previous character.

In numeral input mode: ← stands for deleting the previous numeral.

Left-Click

Double Left­Click

Right-Click Exit current menu without saving changes

Middle-Click /
Scroll Wheel

When special sign is needed, click the corresponding numeral in the front panel to select.
For example, click numeral 1 to input “/”, or click the numeral in the on-screen keyboard
directly.

When one menu item have been selected, left-click the mouse to view menu content

Implement the control operation

Modify checkbox or motion detection status

Click a combo box to open up the drop down list

Perform special operations on a control
(Example: Double-clicking an item in the file list will playback a video)

In multiple-window mode, double left click one channel to view in full-window.
Double left click current video again to go back to previous multiple-window mode.

In numeric input box: Increase or decrease the numeric value

Switch the items in the check box

Page up or page down

Move Mouse Select current control or move control

Drag mouse

2.6

Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel

Select motion detection zone

Select privacy mask zone.

2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard

The system supports two input methods: Numeric input and English
character input (Upper and lower-case) Move the cursor to the text
column, the text is shown as blue, the input button will pop up on the
right. Click that button to switch between numeric input and English input.
Use > or < to shift between upper, and lower-case letters.

2.6.2 Front Panel

Move the cursor to the text column. Press the AUX key and use arrow keys to
select number. Then press the enter button to input the highlighted number.

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3 Installation and Connections

Note: Any installation and all operations should conform to the local electric
safety rules.

3.1

Check Unpacked DVR

When receiving the DVR from the shipping agency, please check whether there is
any visible physical damage to the DVR. The protective materials used for the
packaging of the DVR can protect against most accidental clashes during
transportation. Once this is verified then open the box to check the accessories.
Please check the items in accordance with the list on the warranty card. Finally
remove the protective film from the DVR.

HDD

3.2

3.2.1 Choose HDDs

We recommend Seagate HDDs of 7200rpm or higher.

3.2.2 Calculate HDD Size

This DVR series has no limit to HDD capacity. Use any 120G-750G HDD to
guarantee higher stability.
The formula of total HDD size is:

H.264 compression is ideal for standalone DVRs. It can save more than 30%
HDD capacity over MPEG4. When calculating the total HDD capacity, estimate
the average HDD capacity per hour for each channel. For example, for a 4-ch
DVR, the average capacity of HDD usage per hour per channel is 200M/h. Now if
the DVR have to record video for 12 hours each day for 30 days, the total
capacity of HDDs needed is:

So a 300G HDD or 2 160G HDDs is needed for the example.

Installation

Total Capacity (MB) = Camera Amount * Recording Hours * HDD Usage Per Hour (M/h)

4 channels * 30 days * 12 hours * 200 M/h = 288GB

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3.2.3 HDD Installation

SATA cables, fastening screws and smart HDD shelf design are already provided
in the accessories.

Please follow the instructions below to install the hard disk.

3.2.3.1 RTS series

1. Remove the upper cover of the DVR

3. Install the HDD. Note the drive is installed upside
down, make sure bracket is in correct orientation

2. Remove the upper HDD bracket

4. Screw the two bracket parts together

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5. Screw the bracket back into the internal unit.

7. Connect the HDD with the SATA/IDE port, via the
communications cable

9. Replace the back cover, and re-screw firmly

3.2.3.2 EL System

6. Loosen the power cords for the HDD

8. Connect the power cord for the HDD.

10. Connect any USB devices (Mouse, portable
hard drive, or CD-RW) to the USB port directly.

1. Remove the upper cover of the DVR by removing
4 screws located at the back

3. Screw the HDD into the bracket

5. Connect the IDE cable to the IDE port

After HDD installation, please check
connection of data ribbon and power
cord.

2. Set the IDE jumper on the HDD to “Master”

4. Connect the IDE and Power to the HDD
.

6. Return the back cover and re-screw

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3.3

CD/DVD Burner Installation

For built-in burner, remove the front plate cover to install CD burner. Use SATA
series burners. This series DVR is compatible with various burner brands that are
popular in today’s market. Consult technical support or visit our website for more
information.

3.4

Desktop and Rack Mounting

3.4.1 Desktop Mounting

To prevent surface damage, please make sure that the rubber feet are securely
installed on the four corners of the bottom of the unit. Position the unit to allow for
cable and power cord clearance at the rear of the unit. Be sure that the airflow
around the unit is not obstructed.

3.4.2 Rack Mounting

The DVR occupies two rack units of vertical rack space. The hardware necessary
to mount the DVR into a rack is supplied with the unit. Rear doors may be used
only on rack columns that are more than 26 inches (66.0 cm) deep. Install the
cabinet in well a ventilated location. Avoid extreme heat, humid or dusty
conditions. Use a soft dry brush to clean opening outlet, cooling fan and etc
regularly.

Connecting Power Supply

3.5

Please check that the input voltage and device power switch on the back match.
Its recommend to use a UPS to guarantee steady operation, DVR life span, and
other peripheral equipments operation such as cameras.

Connecting Video Input and Output Devices

3.6

3.6.1 Connecting Video Input

The DVR automatically detects the video standard (PAL or NTSC). It accepts both
color and black-and-white and analog video.

NOTE:

• If a video distribution amplifier is installed between the video source and the DVR,
do not set the output video level above 1 Vp-p.

To connect each video input:

1. Connect a coaxial cable to the camera or other analog video source.

2. Connect the coaxial cable to the video in connector on the rear panel.
Please refer to

367HFigure 3-1 for more information.

NOTE:

A BNC installation tool is needed to connect coaxial cables to the rear panel.

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Figure 3-1

3.6.2 Connecting Video Output

This section provides information about physically connecting video display
devices to the DVR. See 368HFigure 3-2. In the setup menu toggle the default outputs
to Automatic, VGA, or CCTV. If connecting the DVR with a TV monitor or VGA
monitor in automatic mode, the DVR will automatically detect the monitor type.
And without any output device, by default, the DVR is configured to use a TV
monitor. In this case, if the application requires a VGA monitor, press the button
“AUX” and “*”on the front panel to change the display.

NOTE: BNC Video output 1 and VGA can’t display at the same time. But BNC Video
output 2 can display properly with Video Output 1 or VGA.

Figure 3-2

Connecting Bi-directional Audio & Looping Video Matrix

3.7

NOTE: Looping Video Matrix is only for RTSL & RTSH system

For the 25-pin or 37-pin interface, different models include different functions.

Figure 3-3

3.7.1 Audio Input/One Audio Output

RTSLH has 16 looping video inputs, 1 matrix video output, 4 audio inputs, 1 bi­directional audio input, and 1 audio output. See

The DVR encodes audio and video signals simultaneously, which controls audio at
the monitored location.
To set up audio:

1. Make sure the audio input device matches the RCA input level. If the device and

RCA input levels do not match, audio distortion problems may occur.

2. Make sure the audio connector is wired as follows:

369HFigure 3-3.

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3. Connect a line input device or pre-amplified microphone to the audio connector for

the video channel on the rear panel. See Please refer to 370HFigure 3-4.

Figure 3-4

3.7.2 Looping video (RTS series only)

The DVR supports looping video. It passes the video input to a monitor or another
analog video device.
To use looping video:

1. Connect a coaxial cable to the video out connector on 37-pin interface
Please note that a BNC installation tool is needed to connect coaxial cables to the
rear panel.

2. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the analog device.

3.7.3 Matrix Video Output (RTS series only)

Use video matrix output connector during installation to display video sequentially
from each video input. The unit displays each channel for selected seconds. This
feature can use to verify camera installation.
To display video from each connected video source:

1. Connect a video monitor to the video matrix output connector.

2. Turn the DVR on, the monitor, and each video matrix output source.

3. Verify the video from each source and troubleshoot as necessary. Please refer

1HFigure 3-5.

to

Figure 3-5

3.7.4 Alarm Input and Relay Output

The DVR offers 16 alarm inputs for external signaling devices, such as door
contacts or motion detectors. Each alarm input can be either normally open or
normally closed. Once configured, an alarm input can invoke many different

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activities, including triggering a relay device, sending an alert to a security office
or storing pre-alarm video to the DVR.

3.7.5 Alarm Input

Check the alarm input mode if it is grounding alarm input or not. For this series
DVR, grounding signal is needed for alarm input. If connecting two units or one
DVR and other device, please use a relay to separate them. Please refer to

372HFigure 3-6 for more information.

Figure 3-6

3.7.6 Alarm Output

Do not connect alarm output port directly with high power load (no more than 1 A)
in case of heavy current. Use the co-contactor to utilize the connection between
the alarm output port and the load. Please refer to

373HFigure 3-7 for more information.

3.7.7 Alarm Input and Output Details

Refer to the following sheet and
information.

Parameter Grounding Alarm

Ground Ground line
Alarm Input 1, 2, …, 16
Relay Output 1,2,3,4: NO and C(Normally Open and Com)

RS-485 A & B RS-485 communication port. They are used to control

+12v & C This should input an external power input.

• 4/8/16-ch grounding alarm inputs. (Normally open or Normally close type)

• Please parallel connect COM end and GND end of the alarm detector (Provide

external power to the alarm detector)

Figure 3-7

374HFigure 3-8 for alarm input and output

5: NO,C and NC(Normally Open, Com, Normally Closed)
6: Ctrl 12V(This is used for reset the sensor)

devices such as a PTZ. camera

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• Please parallel connect the Ground of the DVR and the ground of the alarm
detector.

• Please connect the NC port of the alarm sensor to the DVR alarm input
(ALARM)

• To reset the touched-off alarm remotely, use the DVR controllable 12 V power
supply to the alarm detector such as the smoke detector.

• If using external power to the alarm device use the same ground with that of
DVR

Figure 3-8

3.7.8 Relay Output Description

• 6 way relay alarm output. Provide external power to external alarm device.

• To avoid overloading, please read the following relay parameters sheet

carefully. (See below table)

• The controllable +12v can be used to restore the smoke detector.

• Please refer to Figure 3-9 for alarm input module information.

Please refer to 375HFigure 3-10 for alarm output module information.

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Figure 3-9

Figure 3-10

Relay Specification

Model:

Material of the

JRC-27F

Silver
touch
Rating

resistance
load

Rated switch capacity 30VDC 2A, 125VAC 1A

Maximum switch power 125VA 160W

Maximum switch voltage 250VAC, 220VDC

Maximum switch current 1A
Insulation

Between touches with

same polarity

Between touches with

1000VAC 1minute 50/60Hz

1000VAC 1minute 50/60Hz

different polarity

Surge voltage

Length of

Between touch and

winding

Between touches with

same polarity

3ms max

1000VAC 1minute 50/60Hz

1500V (10×160us)

open time

Length of

3ms max
close time
Longevity

Mechanical 50×106 times (3Hz)

Electrical 200×103 times (0.5Hz)
Temperature -40°F ~+158°F -40°C ~+70°C

3.8

RS-232

Connect the DVR with a POS or Keyboard through RS-232. With a POS system,
the DVR can communicate through RS-232 and Ethernet. The DVR can integrate
the text content and even search the record through the info. This series DVR also
support NKB operation. Operate the DVR from the keyboard controls instead of
using the control pad on the front panel of the unit.
To connect a NKB keyboard to the DVR:

1. Assemble the KBD keyboard according to the instructions in its accompanying
installation manual.

2. Connect the KBD keyboard into one of the RS232 ports on the DVR or through
network.

RS-485

3.9

When the DVR receives a camera control command, it transmits that command up
the coaxial cable to the PTZ device. RS-485 is a single-direction protocol, the PTZ
device can’t return any data to the unit. To enable this operation, connect the PTZ
device to the RS485 (A, B) input on the DVR. Since RS485 is disabled by default
for each camera, enable the PTZ settings first. This DVR series has support for
multiple protocols such as Pelco-D, Pelco-P.
To connect PTZ devices to the DVR:

1. Connect RS485 A, B on the DVR rear panel.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the proper pins in the connector on the
camera.

3. Follow the instructions for configuring a camera to enable each PTZ device on
the DVR.

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3.10

Other Interfaces

There are still other interfaces on the DVR, such as USB ports. Refer to the 376H
Figure 3-11 for more information.

Figure 3-11

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4 Main Screen

Before operation, please make sure HDD and all the cable connections are properly
installed.

: Enter Backup window

Single camera view, click on the desired
button to select a different camera.

: 1 View camera on the screen.

: Enter DVR settings

: 4 View cameras on the screen.
: 6 View cameras on the screen.

: Enter DVR search for
recorded images

: Login to DVR requires a
valid username and
password.

: Open the PTZ control panel

: 9 View cameras on the screen.
: 10 View cameras on the screen.
: 16 View cameras on the screen.
: Rotate to the next set of cameras.
: Auto Rotate automatically switching.
: Large Screen Put camera(s) on full
screen.

: Open the Picture controls.

: The Camera Indicator

blue buttons indicate the
cameras are connected. And

the red numbers shows the
cameras currently being viewed on screen.
In case of video loss the camera the
buttons will flash to red and blue. On a

Deactivate the relays

: Manually
Active or

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4.1

Login, Main Menu & Shutdown

4.1.1 Logging In

When the system boots up, it will display the GUI in multiple-camera mode. To
login, navigate to the login button then press Enter or left-click the
login button, then the System Login window will appear. See 377HFigure 4-1.
The system consists of three default accounts:

• Username: admin. Password: 1234 (administrator, local and network)

• Username: user. Password: user (administrator, local only)

• Username: default. Password: default (hidden user)

For the system security, please change password after first login. Use the front
panel, USB mouse or remote control for input.
Input method: Click to switch between numeric, English characters
(Upper/lower-case), and denotation.

Note:

Login failures performed 3 times in 30 minutes will result in account lock!

Figure 4-1

4.1.2 Main Menu

When login, the system main menu is shown as Figure 4-2. There are six
icons: Search, Information, DVR Setup, Advanced Setup, Video Backup, and
System Shutdown. Move the mouse cursor or highlight the icon and then left­click the mouse or press the Enter button to enter the sub-menu.

Figure 4-2

4.1.3 Shutdown

There are two ways to Shutdown the system. In the main menu, click
shutdown button, see the interface shown below Figure 4-3.

Figure 4-3

There are several options available to choose from. See

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380HFigure 4-4 for a list.

Figure 4-4

The other way is to press and hold the power button on the front panel for at
least 3 seconds. The system will stop all operations and then click the power
button in the rear panel to turn off the DVR.

4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure

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

4.1.5 Replace Button Battery

Please make sure to use the same battery model if possible. It is recommend
that the battery be replace regularly (such as once a year) to guarantee
system time accuracy.

Recording Operation

4.2

4.2.1 Live Viewing

When login, the system is in live viewing mode, system’s Main Screen, date,
time and channel name is displayed. To change system date and time, refer to
general settings (Main Menu->Setting->General). To change the channel
name, please refer to the display settings (Main Menu->Setting->Display)

when at full screen, logo
will be displayed when
there is Video Loss or
when there is no
camera connected.

When the DVR is recording the red
dot on the right-hand side of the
camera label will appear, green dot
for motion detection.

4.2.2 Manual record
Note: A proper right is needed to implement the following operations.

Please make sure the HDDs have been properly installed.

4.2.2.1 Manual record menu
There are two ways to go to manual record menu.

• Right click mouse or in the main menu, Advanced->Manual Record.

• In live viewing mode, click record button in the front panel or record button

in the remote control. Manual record menu is shown as in Figure 4-5.

4.2.2.2 Basic operation
There are three modes of operation: Schedule/Manual/Stop. Highlight
icon

to select corresponding channel.

• Manual: the highest priority. After manual setup, all selected channels will
begin ordinary recording.

• Schedule: channel records as set in recording setup (Main Menu->Setting­>Schedule)

• Stop: all channels stop recording.

Figure 4-5

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4.2.2.3 Enable/disable record
Please check current channel status:

means it is not in recording
status, means it is in recording status. Use the mouse or direction keys
to highlight channel number. See Figure 4-6.

Figure 4-6

4.2.2.4 Enable all channel recording
Highlight All for Manual, to enable all channel recording.
Please highlight “ALL” after “Schedule”. See Figure 4-7. When the system
is in schedule recording, all channels will records as previously set (Main
menu->Setting->Schedule). The corresponding indication light in front
panel will turn on.

Figure 4-7

• All Channel Manual Record
Please highlight “ALL” after “Manual.” See Figure 4-8. When system is in
manual recording, any scheduled settings that are set will be overridden
((Main menu->Setting->Schedule)). See the indicator lights in front panel
turns on once the system begins manual recording mode.

Figure 4-8

4.2.2.5 Stop all channel recording
Please highlight “ALL” after “Stop”. See

385HFigure 4-9. System stops all

channel recording no matter what mode it was set in the menu (Main
menu->Setting->Schedule)

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Figure 4-9

4.3

Search & Playback

RTS series supports 4 channel searches and will have 4 display windows
while EL systems will support 1 display window but can display 4 channels
simultaneously if there are recording on all 4 channels

4.3.1 Search Menu

There are three ways to go to search menu.

• Click Pause/Play button in the remote control.

• Click the Search icon on the Main Screen

• Click Search in the Main Menu.

The search interface is shown as below. See

386HFigure 4-10.

There are three file types:

• R: regular recording file.

• A: external alarm recording file.

• M: motion detection recording file

• C: card and pos test overlay recording file (For some special series only)

There are several playback windows. System supports 1/2/4-ch playback.

Figure 4-10

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Please refer to the following sheet for more information.

Serial Number Function

1 Slow Play
2 Previous Frame
3 Reverse Playback
4 Pause
5 Play
6 Next Frame
7 Fast Play
8 Stop
9 Previous File
10 Next Channel
11 Next File
12 Previous Channel
13 Search
14 Backup

4.3.2 Basic Operation

4.3.2.1 Playback

There are several search modes: Video type, channel number, or time.
The system can display 32 files in one screen. Use up/down button to
turn the page. Select the file name and double click mouse (or click enter
button), to view file content.

4.3.2.2 Accurate playback
Input time (H/M/S) in the time column and then click playback button, the
system can then utilize accurate playback.

4.3.2.3 Synchronized playback function when playback
During playback process, press any numeral key, system can switch to
the corresponding channel video of the same time.

4.3.2.4 Digital zoom
When the system is in full-screen playback mode, drag the mouse in the
screen to select a section and then left click mouse to utilize digital zoom.
Right click the mouse to exit.

4.3.2.5 File backup
System supports backup operation during search. Put a √ before file
name (multiple choices). Then click backup button (Button 14 in Figure
4-10).

4.3.2.6 Slow playback and fast playback
Please refer to the following sheet for slow play and fast playback
function.

Button Illustration Remarks

Fast Play Button 

Slow Play Button
(Or turn the outer ring
counter clockwise.)

►

In playback mode, click this button to switch
between various fast play modes such as fast
play 1, fast play 2, and more.

In playback mode, click this button to switch
between various slow play modes such as slow
play 1 or slow play 2.

Frame rate may vary
due to different
versions.

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Play/Pause ►▌▌

In slow playback mode, click this button to
switch between play/pause modes.

Previous/Next

In playback mode, press ▐◄ and

previous or next video in current channel.

►▌

to view the

4.3.2.7 Fast forward/fast backward and frame by frame playback

Special Functions of
Shuttle and Jog

Fast Forward
(Outer ring clockwise)

Fast Backward
(Outer ring counter
clockwise)

Manual Playback Frame
by Frame

Illustration Remarks

During playback, turn the shuttle ring clockwise
slightly: This will fast forward at a slower pace.

Turn it slightly more for a faster pace. Continue
turning to increase the speed.

During playback, turn the shuttle ring counter­clockwise slightly: this will rewind at a slower
pace.

Turn it slightly more for a faster pace. Continue
turning to increase the rewind speed.

In playback mode, push the play/pause button,
then slowly turn the jog dial clockwise to advance
frame-by-frame, counter-clockwise to move back
frame-by-frame.

In forward or
backwards mode,
double-click the
Pause/Play button to
get normal playback.

Frame rate may vary
due to different version.

4.3.2.8 Backward playback and frame by frame playback

Button Illustration Remarks

Backward play

▐▐



in playback

interface.

Manual playback
frame by frame.

In normal playback mode, left-click the backwards
play button. The system will begin backward playback.
Click backwards play button again, and the video will
pause
In playback mode, push the pause button, then slowly
turn the jog dial clockwise to advance frame-by-frame,
counter-clockwise to move back frame-by-frame.

When system is in
backward play or
frame-by-frame
playback mode, Push
the play button to go
to normal playback.

Note: All the operations here (such as playback speed, channel, time and
progress) have relationship with hardware version. Certain series of DVRs
may not support some functions or playback speeds.

4.3.3 Calendar

Click calendar icon in 388HFigure 4-10, system pops up calendar for
reference. The highlighted date means that there are recorded files for that
day. Click blue date to view file list. In 389HFigure 4-11, there are video files in
December 17th and 21st. Double-click date to view file list.

Figure 4-11

Record Setup (Schedule)

4.4

When the system boots up, it is by default set to 24-hour regular mode. Set
record type and time in schedule interface.

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4.4.1 Schedule Menu

In the main menu, go to DVR Setting, then go to Schedule menu. See
Figure 4-12. There are three record types: R-Regular, MD-Motion detection,
A- Alarm. In some series, system also supports C-Card)

Figure 4-12

4.4.2 Basic Operation

There are totally six periods. See

391HFigure 4-12.

• Channel: Please select the channel number first. Then select “all” to set for
the whole channels.

• Day: There are eight options: Ranging from Saturday to Sunday and “all”.

• Redundancy: System supports redundancy backup function. Highlight

Redundancy button to activate this function. Please note, before enable this
function, please set at least one HDD as redundant. Refer to the manual for
detailed information.

• Prerecord: System supports prerecord function. The previous one to three
seconds video before alarm occurs can be included in recorded video.

• Record types: There are three types: regular, motion detection (MD) and
Alarm.

Please highlight icon
the save button, the system will go back to the previous menu. At the
bottom of the menu, there is a color bar for reference. Green stands for
regular recording, yellow stands for motion detection and red stands for
alarm recording.

4.4.1.1 Quick Setup
This function allows copying one channel setup to another. After setting
in channel 1, click the copy button and turn to channel 2 and then click
paste button. After finishing the setting for one channel, change to
another channel or finish all setup by clicking the Save button to save all
the settings.

4.4.1.2 Redundancy
Redundancy function allows the saving of record file in several disks.
These files are created, packaged and closed simultaneously. When
there is file damage occurred in one disk, there is a duplicate one stored
on the other disk. Use this function to maintain data reliability and safety.
In the main menu, from Setting to Schedule, highlight redundancy button
to enable this function. See

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to select the corresponding function. Then click

392HFigure 4-12. In the main menu, from

Advanced to HDD management, set one or more disk(s) as redundant.
Select from the dropdown list. See

393HFigure 4-13. The system auto

overwrites old files once the hard disk is full. Please note only read/write
disk or read-only disk can backup file and support file search function, so
at least one read-write disk should be set otherwise video will not be
recorded.

Note:

About redundancy setup please note:

• If the current channel is not recording, the current setup gets activated when
the channel begin recording the next time.

• If the current channel is recording now, the current setup will get activated right
away, the current file will be packed and form a file, then system begins
recording as it have just been set.

After it’s setup correctly then click save button, the system will go back to the
previous menu.

Figure 4-13
Playback or search in the redundant disk.
There are two ways to playback or search in the redundant disk.

• Set redundant disk(s) as read-only disk or read-write disk (Main menu­>Advanced->HDD management). See

394HFigure 4-13.System needs to reboot to

get setup activated. Now search or playback file in redundant disk.

• Remove the disk and play it in another PC.

4.5

Motion Detect

4.5.1 Go to Motion Detect Menu

In the main menu, from Setting to Detect, see motion detect interface. See
Figure 4-14.

4.5.2 Motion Detect

Detection menu is shown as below. See Figure 4-14.

• Channel: select the channel to implement motion detection.

• Type: in the dropdown list, select motion detection item.

• Record channel: select the channel to activate recording function once

alarm occurred. Please make sure to set MD record in encode interface(Main
Menu->Setting->Schedule) and schedule record in manual record
interface(Main Menu->Advanced->Manual Record)

• Enable tour: to activate tour between different cameras.

• Latch: when motion detection complete, system auto delays detecting for a

specified time. The value ranges from 10-300(Unit: second)

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• PTZ preset: Click set button, the interface is shown as in Figure 4-15. Set
preset for one or more channels.

• Region: click “select” button to set motion detection region. See

398HFigure

4-16.

• Sensitivity: There are six levels. The sixth level being the most sensitive.

• Alarm output: When alarm occurred, system enables peripheral alarm

devices.

• Show message: System pops up message in the screen once alarm occurs.

Please highlight icon

to select the corresponding function. After completing
the setup, select the save button. The system will then go back to the previous
menu.

Note:

In motion detection mode, copy/paste to set channel setup is disabled since the
video in each channel may not be the same. In 399HFigure 4-15, left click mouse and
then drag it to set a region for motion detection. Push AUX to switch between
deployments and withdraw motion detection. After setting, click enter button to
exit.

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Figure 4-14

Figure 4-15

Figure 4-16

4.5.3 Video Loss

In

400HFigure 4-14, select video loss in the Type item. See the interface shown

as in 401HFigure 4-17.This function allows the user to be informed when video
loss has occurred. The can enable alarm output channel and then enable
the show message function.

• Channel: Select the channel to enable the lens shading alarm.

• Type: Select video loss.

• Record channel: Select the channel to record when video loss occurred.

• Alarm output: Activate peripheral alarm device when video loss occurred.

• Enable tour: This will allow the user to activate a tour between different

cameras.

• Latch: When motion detection completes, system auto delays detecting for
a specified time. The value ranges from 10-300 seconds.

• PTZ Linkage: Click set button to set the preset for one or all channels. See

402HFigure 4-16.

• Period 1/2: Will allow the user to set two time periods (00.00-24.00).

• Alarm output: When video loss has occurred, the system enables peripheral

alarm devices. Please highlight icon to enable this function

• Show message: System pops up a message in the screen to alert the user
once an alarm has occurred. Highlight the icon to enable this function.

4.5.4 Camera Mask Detect

When someone viciously masks lens, the system can alert the user to
guarantee video continuity. Camera mask detection interface is shown as

403HFigure 4-18.

in

• Channel: Select the channel to enable camera mask detection.

• Type: Select camera mask detect from the dropdown list.

• Record channel: Select the channel to record when camera mask has

occurred.

• Alarm output: Activate peripheral alarm device.

• Enable tour: This will allow the user to activate a tour between different

cameras.

• Latch: When motion detection completes, system auto delays detecting for
a specified time. The value ranges from 10-300 seconds

• PTZ preset: Click set button to set preset for one or all channels. See

404HFigure 4-16.

• Period 1/2: Will allow the user to set two time periods (00.00-24.00).

Figure 4-17

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• Alarm output: When camera masking has occurred, the system enables
peripheral alarm devices. Select this icon to enable this function

• Show message: System pops up message in the screen to alert the user
once an alarm occurred. Please highlight icon to enable this function

Note: In this interface, the copy/paste function is only valid for the same type,
which means it can not copy a channel setup in video loss mode to camera
mask detect mode.

Figure 4-18

4.6

Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation

Before operation, please make sure any alarm devices such as a buzzer has
been properly connected.

4.6.1 Go to alarm setup interface

In the main menu, go to Setting and then Alarm, see the alarm setup
interface. Figure 4-19.

4.6.2 Alarm setup

Alarm interface is shown as below. See

406HFigure 4-19.

• Alarm in: Select the channel number here.

• Source of alarm: There are two types of alarm sources local, and network

input.

• Type: Normally open or normally closed.

• Record channel: Select the proper channel(s) to record alarm video. At the

same time the setting for alarm recording in the schedule interface (Main
Menu->Setting->Schedule) and select schedule record in the manual record
interface (Main Menu->Advance->Manual Record) is needed.

• Latch: This allows the setting of proper delay duration. Value ranges from
10 to 300 seconds. The system will automatically delay for the specified time in
turning off alarm and activated output after external alarm has been cancelled.

• PTZ preset: This allows the activation of the PTZ control.

• Relay out: Select the proper alarm activation output channel(s).

• Show message: System pops up a message in the screen to alert the user

once an alarm has occurred.

• Period 1 and period 2: Set proper time and alarm tips.

Please highlight icon
setup please click save button, the system will go back to the previous menu.

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to select the corresponding function. After completing

Figure 4-19

4.7

Backup

Click backup icon in the main menu, there are two function items: Detect
device and backup files.

4.7.1 Detect Device

View device information. Figure 4-20.

4.7.1 Backup

Select backup device, channel, start time, and end time. Click the add
button, system will begin searching. All matched files will be listed below.
System will automatically calculate the capacity needed. See
The systems will only backup files with a √ before channel name. Use AUX
or left- click button to remove the √. When the system completes the
backup procedure, a dialogue box prompting for confirmation of a
successful backup will appear.

Figure 4-20

408HFigure 4-21.

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Figure 4-21

Select the backup button, to backup the selected files. This will start the
burning process. At this time, the “Backup” button will change to a “stop”
button. View the remaining time and process bar at the bottom left. See
figure 4-22.

Figure 4-22

Tips: During backup process, clicking ESC will exit current interface, but
the system will not terminate backup process.

When clicking the stop button during the burning process, two conditions
for different devices will happen:

• CD/DVD burner device, the stop function will discontinue backup process,
and no data will be accessible on the disk.

• USB devices, the system can backup the data after clicking stop button. For
example, if there is a 10 minutes file, when clicking the stop button after five
minutes of backup, the previous 5-minute of data will be save in the device.

The file name format usually is SN_CH+channel number+timeY+M+D+H+M+S.
The Date format is the same as what is set in the System (Main Menu>DVR
Setting>System).

PTZ Control and Color Setup

4.8
Note: All operation here is based on DH-SD protocol. For PELCO protocols,

there might be slight differences.

4.8.1 Cable Connection

Please follow the procedures below to go on cable connection

• Connect the dome RS-485 port to DVR RS-485 port.

• Connect dome video output cable to DVR video input port.

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• Connect power adapter to the dome.

4.8.2 PTZ Setup
Note: The camera video should be in the current screen. Before setup,

please check the following connections are correct:

• PTZ and decoder connection is correct. Decoder address is correctly setup.

• Decoder A (B) line connects with DVR A (B) line.

Boot up the DVR, input user name and password. In the main menu, click
setting, and then click Pan/Tilt Control button. The interface is shown as in

410HFigure 4-23. Set the following items:

• Channel: Select the current camera channel.

• Protocol: Select corresponding PTZ protocol (such as DH-SD1)

• Address: Default address is 1.

• Baud rate: Select corresponding baud rate. Default value is 9600.

• Data bits: Select corresponding data bits. Default value is 8.

• Stop bits: Select corresponding stop bits. Default value is 1.

• Parity: There are three options: Odd/even/none. Default setup is none.

Figure 4-23

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5 Menu Operations and Controls

5.1

Menu Tree

This series DVR menu tree is shown as below.

5.2

Main Menu

When login, the system main menu shows as below. Figure 5-1. There are six
icons in total: Search, Information, Setting, Advanced, Backup and Shutdown.
Move the cursor to highlight the icon, then left-click to enter the sub-menu.

Figure 5-1

5.3

Setting

In main menu, highlight the setting icon and double-click with the mouse. The
system setting interface is shown as below. See 444HFigure 5-2.

Figure 5-2

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5.3.1 General

General setting includes the following items. See

445HFigure 5-3.

• System Time: This allows the setting of the system time and date.

• Date Format: (Toggle between three date formats) YYYY-MM-DD, MM-DD-

YYYY, or DD-MM-YYYY.

• Date Separator: (There are three denotations to separate date) Dot, hyphen,
and forward-slash.

• Time Format: (There are two types) 24-hour mode, or 12-hour mode.

• Language: Chinese (simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, Italian,

Japanese, French, Spanish (All languages listed here are optional. Slight
difference maybe found in various series.)

• HDD Full: (Choose what to do, when the hard disk is full) Stop recording or
rewrite.

• Pack Duration: Specify recording duration. (Default: 60 minutes)

• DVR No: when using one remote control to control several DVRs, give the

DVR a number to manage each one.

• Video Standard: (Two formats) NTSC and PAL.

• Auto Logout: Set an auto logout interval once a logged-in user remains

inactive for a specified time. Ranges from 0 to 60 minutes. (Default: 10
minutes)

Note: Since system time is very important, do not modify time casually, unless
there is a need to do so.

After completing setup select the save button, this will go back to the previous
menu.

5.3.2 Compression

Compression settings include the following items. See 446HFigure 5-4.

• Channel: Select the channel.

• Compression: system supports H.264. Or select from the dropdown list.

(Default: H.264)

• Resolution: This is the resolution used for recording, this model supports

D1 (480x330), or CIF (240x162). (Default: CIF)

• Bit rate: system supports two types: CBR and VBR.

• Bit rate: system supports two types: CBR and VBR.

o CBR settings can be adjusted from 224 ~ 4096
o VBR quality settings can be adjusted from 1~ 6

Figure 5-3

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• Frame rate: (NTSC) 1 f/s, 2 f/s, 4 f/s, 7f/s, 15f/s, 20f/s, 30f/s (PAL) 1 f/s,

2f/s, 3f/s, 6f/s,12f/s,25f/s. (NTSC Default: 30f/s) (PAL Default: 25f/s)

• Enable audio: Turn audio recording on or off.

• Cover area (Privacy mask): Set a window blanking section. Drag the mouse

to set proper section size.

• Time display: Used to display the time in recorded videos.

• Channel display: Used to display the channel number in recorded videos.

Please highlight icon

to select the corresponding function.

Figure 5-4

5.3.3 Schedule

Please refer to chapter 4.4 Schedule.

5.3.4 Com Port

RS232 interface is shown as below. Here are five items. See Figure 5-5.

• Function: There are various devices that can be selected.

• Baud Rate: Select proper baud rate.

• Data Bits: Select proper data bit.

• Stop Bits: There are three values: 1/1.5/2.

• Parity: There are three choices: None/Odd/Even.

After setup is complete select the save button to go back to the previous

menu.

5.3.5 Network

Input network information. See

• IP address

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Figure 5-5

448HFigure 5-6.

• Subnet mask

• Gateway

• Service port: Default port is 4000. (System server port 4001 is reserved for

network UDP use.)

• HTTP port: Default value is 80

• Protocol: Select proper protocol from the dropdown list.

• Max connections: Amount of connections allowed, up to 10.

• Properties: There are three options: FTP/NTP/Alarm center. Select one of

the three and then click properties button to go to setup interface.

• Authorization: Click authorization button please highlight icon

to enable
IP authentication function. When this function is enabled, only IP in the list
can login this DVR. See 449HFigure 5-7.

After completing the setup select the save button, to go back to the previous
menu.

Figure 5-6

Figure 5-7

5.3.5.1 PPPoE Connection
Enable PPPoE function and then input “PPPoE name” and “PPPoE
password” that was provided by the ISP (Internet Service Provider). Select

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the save button, the dvr will need to restart to activate the configuration.
After rebooting, IP camera will connect to Internet automatically. The IP in
the PPPoE is the dynamic value.

5.3.5.2 Web connect via Network
There are two ways.
a. Connect via current IP
After DVR has connected to the Internet by PPPoE, get the device’s current

450HFigure 5-6. Now the DVR camera can be viewed via IP.

IP in
b. Connect via DDNS
A PC that has fixed IP in the Internet and the DDNS software running in this
PC is needed. In other words, this PC is a DNS (domain name server).
In network DDNS, input the PPPoE name from the IPS and server IP (PC
with DDNS).

Click the Save button, system prompts for reboot to get all setup activated.
After rebooting, open IE and input as below:

http://(DDNS server IP)/(virtual directory name)/webtest.htm
(ex. http://10.6.2.85/DVR _DDNS/webtest.htm)

Now DDNSServer web search page can be opened.

5.3.5.3 FTP

Download or buy an FTP service tool (Such as Serv-U FTP SERVER) to
use the FTP service. Please install Ser-U FTP SERVER first. From “Start” ->
“Programs” -> “Serv-U FTP Server” -> “Serv-U Administator”. Now set the
user passwords and FTP folder. Note: Grant write permissions to the FTP
upload user. See

451HFigure 5-8.

Use a PC or FTP login tool to test if it is setup correctly. For example, login
user ZHY to 181HFTP://10.10.7.7 and then test if it can modify or delete folders.

452HFigure 5-9.

See

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Figure 5-8

Figure 5-9

System also supports uploading multiple DVRs to one FTP server. Create
multiple folders under this FTP. In

453HFigure 5-6, select FTP and then select

the properties button. See 454HFigure 5-10 for more information on the interface.

Figure 5-10

Please highlight the

icon in front of Enable to activate FTP functionality.
The DVR can now upload alarm video and motion detection video via FTP.
Please note, when using this function, please make sure current upload
channel is in motion detection or alarm record status and there is video
available. Input FTP server address, port and etc.

Figure 5-11

• File length: Upload files length. When video is smaller than the actual file
length, it will upload the whole file. When video is larger than the actual file
length, it will only upload the set length and ignore the remaining section.

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• When interval value is 0, system uploads all corresponding files.

• Period 1 and Period 2: Two periods for each channel can be set.

System file name is shown as in

H Figure 5-12.

Figure 5-12

5.3.5.4 NTP
SNTP server (Such as Absolute Time Server) in the PC must be installed
first. In Windows XP OS, command “net start w32time” can be used to boot
up NTP service. In

456HFigure 5-6, select NTP and then click properties button.

See the following interface. See 457HFigure 5-13.

• Host IP: Input the PC address.

• Port: This series DVR supports TCP transmission only. Default port

value is 123.

• Update interval: minimum value is 15 (Unit: Minutes)

• Time zone: select the corresponding time zone.

Here is a time zone reference table to refer to when selecting the correct area.

City /Region Name Time Zone

London GMT+0
Berlin GMT+1
Cairo GMT+2
Moscow GMT+3
New Delhi GMT+5.30
Bangkok GMT+7
Beijing (Hong Kong) GMT+8
Tokyo GMT+9
Sydney GMT+10
Hawaii GMT-10
Alaska GMT-9
Pacific Time(P.T) GMT-8
American Mountain Time(M.T) GMT-7
American Central Time(C.T) GMT-6
American Eastern Time(E.T) GMT-5
Atlantic Time GMT-4
Brazil GMT-3
Middle Atlantic Time GMT-2

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Figure 5-13

5.3.6 Alarm

Please refer to chapter 4.6 Alarm Setup and Activation.

5.3.7 Detect

Please refer to chapter 4.5 Detect.

5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom

The pan/tilt/zoom setup includes the following items. Please select channel
first. See Figure 5-14.

• Protocol: Select corresponding PTZ protocol such as DH-SD1.

• Address: Input corresponding PTZ address.

• Baud rate: Select baud rate.

• Data bit: Select data bit.

• Stop bit: Select stop bit.

• Parity: There are three choices: None/Odd/Even.

After completing setup select the save button, this will go to the previous menu.
For detailed setup information, please refer to chapter 4.9
preset/patrol/pattern/scan.

Figure 5-14

5.3.9 Display

Display setup interface is shown as below. See

459HFigure 5-15.

• Transparency: Here the menu transparency can be adjusted. The value
ranges from 128 to 255.

• Channel name: Here the channel name can modified. Please note any
modifications here only apply locally to the DVR. The opening of the web or
client end is needed to refresh the channel name.

• Time display: Toggle if time is to be displayed.

• Channel display: Toggle if the channel name is to be displayed.

• Overlay information: System displays some information in the screen for

reference.

• Enable tour: Activate tour function.

• Interval: Change the time each channel is shown in Tour mode. The value

ranges from 5-200 seconds. In tour process, use the mouse or click Shift to
turn on window switch function.

Stands for opening switch function,

stands for closing switch function.

• View1/4/9/16: System support 1/4/9/16 window tour.

• Display: Auto / VGA /TV controls video output for displaying the DVR

interface.

Please highlight icon to select the corresponding function.

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After completing setup select the save button, this will go to the previous menu.

Figure 5-15

5.3.10 Default

Click default icon, system pops up a dialogue box. Highlight

to restore

factory default setup. See 460HFigure 5-16.

• Select all

• General

• Encode

• Schedule

• RS232

• Network

• Alarm

• Detect

• Pan/tilt/zoom

• Display

• Channel name

Please highlight icon

to select the corresponding function.

After completing setup select the save button, this will go to the previous menu.

Warning: System menu color, language, time display mode, video format, IP
address, user account will not maintain previous setup after default operation!

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Figure 5-16

5.4

Search

Please refer to chapter 4.3 Search.

Advanced

5.5

Double-click the advanced icon in the main window, the interface below will be
shown. See 461HFigure 5-17. There are seven function keys: Hard Disk
Management, Alarm Output, Alarm Input, Manual Record, Account, Auto
Maintain, and TV Adjust.

Figure 5-17

5.5.1 Hard Disk Management

Here the viewing and implementing of the hard disk management can be done.
Figure 5-18. Set the proper mode for each hard disk from the dropdown list.
When using redundant backup function, set one or more redundant HDD(s).
Please note that at least one read-write disk is needed, otherwise the system
will not record video. For detailed information refer to chapter 4.4 Schedule.
After completing setup select the save button, the system will need to reboot to
perform any changes.

Select the “Alarm Set” button, the interface is shown as below. See
5-19.
Please highlight icon to select the corresponding function. One or more
alarm setups can be enabled. The lower limit ranges from 1% to 99%. Alarm
channel number ranges from 1 to 6. Delay value is from 0 to 240 seconds.
Please note when HDD capacity is low the system will show an alarm once!
After completing setup select the OK button, this will go to the previous menu.

Figure 5-18

463HFigure

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Figure 5-19

5.5.2 Alarm Output

Setting up proper alarm output can be found here. Please highlight icon

to
select the corresponding alarm output. After completing setup select the OK
button, this will go to the previous menu. See Figure 5-20.

Figure 5-20

5.5.3 Manual Record

Please refer to chapter 4.2.2 Manual Record.

5.5.4 Account

User accounts can be managed here. See

466HFigure 5-211:

• Add new user

• Modify user

• Add group

• Modify group

• Modify password.

For account management please note:

• System account adopts two-levels of management: group and user. No
limit to group or user amount.

• For group or user management, there are two levels: admin and user.

• The user name and group name can consist of eight bytes. One name can

only be used once. There are three default users: admin/user and hidden user
“default”.

• Hidden user “default” is for system interior use only and cannot be deleted.
When there is no login user, hidden user “default” automatically login. Setting
some rights such as monitor for this user so that viewing some channels is
possible without login.

• One user should belong to one group. User right cannot exceed group
right.

• About reusable function: this function allows multiple users use the same
account to login.

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Figure 5-21

5.5.5 Auto Restart

Scheduling an auto-reboot time and auto-delete for old files setup is found
here. See Figure 5-222. Select proper setup from dropdown list.

Figure 5-222

5.5.6 TV Adjust

Adjustments for TV output setup can be found here. See Figure 5-233. Drag
slide bar to adjust each item. After completing setup select the OK button, this
will go to the previous menu.

Figure 5-233

5.5.7 Video Matrix (For RTSL Series and RTSH Series)

Some series DVR have the matrix and loop outputs.

5.5.7.1 Loop outputs
They are just the same with video distributors. There are 16-ch video loop
outputs from our DVR. The DVR video output can connect with other
devices such as TV walls, analog matrix and so on.

5.5.7.2 Matrix outputs
Select any camera from the DVR to switch. The output can also tour

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between the cameras. So the matrix outputs can be used, for front TV’s, to
tour and display the cameras.

5.5.7.3 Rear Panel Connection
The rear panel is shown as below. See

469HFigure 5-244.

Figure 5-244

5.5.7.4 37-pin cable introduction
There are three colors cable. See 470HFigure 5-255.
Note: RTSL 16ch video out, 4 matrixes, no audio in
RTSLH 16ch video out, 1 Matrix, 4 audio in.

 Black: for loop outputs, there are 16-ch loop outputs
 Blue: for matrix outputs, there are 4-ch matrix outputs
 White: for bi-direction talk, one is for audio in and the other is for audio

out.

Figure 5-255

5.5.7.5 Matrix setup

5.5.7.5.1 Enter the Menu of Video Matrix
In the menu, from “Advanced” to “Video Matrix”. See 471HFigure 5-266.

5.5.7.6 Video Matrix Interface and Application
The video matrix interface is shown as in
support 4-channel matrix outputs and RTSLH series support 1 channel
matrix output. All the operation below is based on RTSL series DVR.

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Figure 5-266

473HFigure 5-278. Now RTSL series

Figure 5-278

A. Single Tour
Please enable tour function. Then set interval time and select
corresponding cameras. Select “ALL” to tour between all channels.

B. Alarm
Select the “Alarm In” channel number from the dropdown list. If there is an
alarm signal from the channel selected, the matrix output will go to tour as
was set in the “Alarm” setting (Main Menu->Setting->Alarm). See

474HFigure

5-28. Alarm tour has higher priority than single tour during this period,
single tour will stop. After alarm activation tour, the matrix output will
continue single tour.

5.5.7.7 Examples

A. Example one

475HFigure 5-290, matrix outputs”1”, “2”, “3” tour between all cameras of

In
the DVR. Matrix output 4 tours between “CAM1, CAM6 and CAM7” of the
DVR. The interval is five seconds each.

Figure 5-28

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Figure 5-290

B. Example two
In 476HFigure 5-301, when alarm occurs in channel one, the activated matrix
output one begins touring between CAM1, CAM6 and CAM7 of the DVR
until alarm activation tour stops.

Figure 5-301

5.6

Information

System information can be viewed and edited here. There are five items in total:
HDD (Hard Disk Information), BPS (Data Stream Statistics), Log, Version, and
Online Users. See 477HFigure 5-312.

Figure 5-312

5.6.1 Hard Disk Information

This section lists hard disk type, total space, free space, video start time and
status. See

478HFigure 5-323.

Note:

Please remove any defective hard disks before adding a new one. If there is a
hard disk conflict, please check that hard disk time and system time are the same.
Please go to “DVR Setup” then “System” to modify system time. Then, reboot the
system to solve this problem. In IDE information column, “O” means OK / “X”

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means error occurred / “-“means there is no disk. The serial number after the disk
information such as “O”, which means it is current working disk. If disk is
damaged, system shows as “?”

Figure 5-323

5.6.2 BPS

View the current video data streams (KB/s) and occupied hard disk storage
(MB/h). See

479HFigure 5-334.

Figure 5-334

5.6.3 Log

Systems log file can be viewed here. System would list the following
information. See 480HFigure 5-345.

Figure 5-345

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5.6.4 Version

Version information can be seen here. See

• Channel

• Alarm In

• Alarm Out

• Version:

• Build Date

• Web Version

• Serial No.

Figure 5-356

481HFigure 5-356.

5.6.5 Online Users

Here online users can be managed. See Figure 5-367. Users can be
disconnected or blocked here, if the login user has proper system privileges.

Figure 5-367

System Shutdown

5.7

Select “System Shutdown”, a pop-up dialogue box will appear. See 483 HFigure
5-378.

• Logout Menu User: Logs current user out. In next login the password would
be needed.

• Restart Application: Restart the DVR application.

• Shutdown: Shuts down the DVR and turns off power.

• Restart System: Reboot the DVR

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Figure 5-378

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6 About Auxiliary Menu

6.1

Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu

Click Pan/Tilt/Zoom Icon, the PTZ interface is shown as Figure 6-1. Setting the

following items by using the and icons can be done here.

• Zoom

• Focus

• Iris

Figure 6-1

In Figure 6-1, please click direction arrows (See

position. There are eight direction arrows in total. (Please note there are only four
direction arrows on the DVR front panel.) The PTZ Trace button, allows the precisely
control of the PTZ by clicking and dragging the mouse in the direction that is needed.

487HFigure 6-1 ) to adjust PTZ

Figure 6-1

6.1.1 AVT (Automatic Video Tracking)

In the middle of the eight direction arrows, there is a AVT. See 488HFigure 6-2 .
Click this button, and the system will go to single screen mode. Drag the
mouse in the screen to adjust section size. This will utilize the PTZ
automatically.

Figure 6-2

See the table on the next page for reference.

Name

Zoom

Focus

Iris

6.2

Function function Shortcut Function function Shortcut

Near ►
Near 

Close 

Far
Far ►

Open 

Preset /Tour / Pattern /Border Function



In Figure 6-1 click the set button. The interface is shown as below: Set the
following items here:

• Preset

• Patrol

• Pattern

• Border

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Figure 6-3
In Figure 6-1, click page switch button, see the interface in Figure 6-4.
Activating the following functions can be found here:

• Preset

• Tour

• Pattern

• Aux On

• Aux Off

• Auto Scan

• Auto Pan

• Light On

Figure 6-4

6.2.1 Preset Setup
Note: The following setup is usually operated by the menus in Figure 6-1,

493HFigure 6-3 and 494HFigure 6-4. In Figure 6-1, use the eight direction arrows to

adjust camera to the proper position. In 496HFigure 6-3, select the “Preset” button
and input the preset number. The interface is shown in 497HFigure 6-5. Now the
preset can be added to one tour.

Figure 6-5

6.2.2 Activate Preset

498HFigure 6-4 input the preset number in the “No.” blank, and select the

In
“Preset” button.

6.2.3 Auto Tour Setup

499HFigure 6-3, click “Auto Tour” button. The interface is shown as in 500HFigure

In
6-6. Input preset number and then add this preset to one patrol.

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Figure 6-6

6.2.4 Activate Tour

In Figure 6-4, input the patrol (Tour) number in the “No.” blank, and select the
“Tour” button.

6.2.5 Pattern Setup

502HFigure 6-3, select the “Pattern” button and then select the “Begin” button.

In
The interface is shown in 503HFigure 6-7. Go back to Figure 6-1 to modify zoom,
focus, and iris. Go back to 505HFigure 6-7 and click the “End” button. All these
operations can be saved as pattern 1.

Figure 6-7

6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function

506HFigure 6-4 input mode value in the “No.” blank, and select the “Pattern”

In
button.

6.2.7 Border Limit Setup

507HFigure 6-3, select the “Limit” button. The interface is shown as in 508HFigure

In
6-8. Please go to Figure 6-1, use direction arrows to select camera left limit,
and then please go to 510HFigure 6-8 and click left limit button.
Repeat the above procedures to set right limit.

Figure 6-8

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6.2.8 Activate Auto Scan

In

511HFigure 6-4, click “Auto Scan” button, the system begins auto scan.

Correspondingly, the “Auto Scan” button will change to a “Stop” button. Select
the “Stop” button to terminate the scan operation.

6.3

Dome Menu Control

512HFigure 6-4, select the “Page Switch” button, the interface is shown as below.

In
See 513HFigure 6-9 Select “menu” to enter the dome menu. The direction arrows
here are to control the dome menu. Select the “Page Switch” button, the system
will go back to Figure 6-1.

Figure 6-9

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7 WEB CLIENT OPERATION

Please note, all the operations here in chapter seven are using a 16-ch DVR as
an example. There might be slightly differences in the interface due to different
series.

Network connection

7.1

Before web client operation, please check the following items:

• Network connection is correctly setup

• DVR and PC network is setup correctly. Please refer to network setup (Main

menu->setting->network).

• To test, try to ping ***. ***. ***. *** (*** being the DVR’s IP address) to check
the connection. Usually the return TTL value should be less than 255.

Login and logout

7.2

Open IE and input the DVR address in the address column. For example, if the
DVR IP is 10.1.27.200, then please input http://10.1.27.200 in the address
column.
Note: A warning may pop-up asking to want to install webrec.cab control. Click
the yes button. If downloading the ActiveX control fails, please modify the
settings as follows.

515HFigure 7-1.

See

Note: If using Windows Vista, please make sure to un-check User Account
Control (UAC).

After installation, the interface is shown as below. See

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Figure 7-1

516HFigure 7-2.

address here.

Input your IP

Login Window

Figure 7-2

Default factory login username is “admin” and password is “1234”.

Note: For security reasons, please modify the password after the first login.

Video

7.3

After login, the interface is shown as below. See 7-3.

Figure 7-3

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• Tab Menu: Select from the Menu to change some settings on the DVR

• Cameras: Click on the icons to connect to the camera

• Refresh: refresh the camera list

• Start Dialog: Enable Audio talk function

• Local Play: play video that is save to the local computer

• Start Dialogue: Click here to begin audio talk.

• Monitor Window: Choose the channel to view in full quality. Choose from

Multi-Camera Preview, single view channels, full screen or change the quality.

• Preview window: 1-16 view per window. Watch 4 views in 1 window.

• Color Settings: change the color settings per window. Brightness, contrast,

saturation and hue can be adjusted here

• Path Settings: Recording path, Picture path and reboot can be found here.

• PTZ Control: Here the PTZ movement can be controlled. Before operating,

please make sure the correct PTZ protocol for the DVR is selected.

• Window View: See Figure 7-31

- Digital Zoom: Click this button and then left drag the mouse in the
zone to zoom in. right click mouse system restores original status.

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Figure 7-31

directions

keys.

- Change Show Mode: resize or switch to full screen mode

- Local Record: When clicking local record button, the system
begins recording and this button becomes highlighted.

- Capture Picture: take a picture and save to remote computer

- Close Window: disconnect to the current connected camera

7.3.1 PTZ Control

Please click the corresponding direction arrow to adjust zoom, focus and iris.

523HFigure 7-3.

See
Note: Before operating this function, please make the PTZ protocol are set
properly. (Main menu->Setting->Pan-tilt Zoom).

AVT is 3D positioning button.

Around AVT are eight PTZ

Set the speed of the PTZ 1-8. 1 is

the slowest and 8 is the fastest.

Click to open PTZ options

Note: This will only work while viewing using Real-Time Monitoring mode.

Clicking the arrow down button in 524HFigure 7-3 will show the interface shown
below.

+ key: zoom out. - key: zoom in.

Adjust the focus

- key: close. + key: open.

Figure 7-3

In

526HFigure 7-4, click the “PTZ SET” button to see the following dialogue box

below. See 527HFigure 7-5.

Figure 7-4

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Figure 7-5

7.3.1.1 Auto Scan

In Figure 7-5 move the camera to the desired left limit location and then click
left limit button. Then move the camera again to the desired right limit and
then click right limit button to set the limits.

7.3.1.2 Pattern

In Figure 7-5 input pattern value and then click start record button to begin
PTZ movement. Please go back to Figure 7-3 to implement camera
operation. Then click stop record button to set the pattern.

7.3.1.3 Preset

In Figure 7-5 move the camera to the desired location and then input preset
value. Click add button to save the preset.

7.3.1.4 Auto tour

In Figure 7-5 input auto tour value and preset value. Click add button, to add
one preset in the tour. Repeat the above procedures to add more presets in
one tour.

7.3.1.5 Assistant

Select the assistant item from the dropdown list. See Figure 7-5.

7.4

Alarm Setting

Click Alarm to set local alarm settings and set local alarm audio file.

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7.5

Search

Clicking the search button will show the interface below. See 533HFigure 7-6
Select the type, Begin/End Time and date, Channel Playback (up to 4 channels)
and click the search button to display the recordings. Use the page up/down
keys to view the search results. Double-click the file name and view the video.

Figure 7-6

In the search result interface, one or more files to download to the local PC can
be selected. The playback bar is shown as below. See Figure 7-7.

Figure 7-7

7.5.1 Download

One or more files can be selected to
download and then click the download
button. A dialogue box will appear
asking for specific directory. See

535H

Figure 7-8.

Then the file name can be selected
and click Save to save the file onto the
local pc. While downloading, there is a
progress bar for reference. See Figure
7-9.

Figure 7-8

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Figure 7-9

Downloaded file name is usually made up of: Filename + Date + Time+
Channel #. The file extension name is .dav.
For example

• [1]: channel 1

• 234: file name

nd

• 20080622: 22

June,2008

• 181643: 6 o’clock 16 minutes 43 seconds.

Config

7.6

Click the Config button to enter the DVR’s configurations.

• System Info

• Setting

• Advanced

• Extended

Function

7.6.1 System Info

Here the basic information of the system can be viewed, See Figure 7-10,
such as:

• Version – shows the system features and bios version.

• HDD info – shows HDD status, free space and capacity.

• Log – Show the systems logs.

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Figure 7-10

7.6.2 Setting

7.6.2.1 General

Click the general button, the interface below will be shown. Here file length
can be change. And choose overwrite the previous file or stop recording
when disk is full.

7.6.2.2 Encode

Change the DVR settings for quality, camera name, FPS, resolution,
disable/enable audio

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7.6.2.3 Schedule

Click Schedule, the interface is shown as Figure 7-11. Change the schedule
thru the remote connection.

Figure 7-11

Tip:

After finishing the setup for one channel, click “Save as” button, system pops up
the following interface. See

523HFigure 7-12. Copy one channel setup to other

channels.

Figure 7-12

7.6.2.4 RS232

Change the COMPORT setting thru the Web

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7.6.2.5 Network

Network parameter setup interface is shown below. This is used to modify
DDNS, PPPoE, Email, DDNS settings.

7.6.2.6 Multi-DDNS

Use This Parameters if using Multiple DDNS sites

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7.6.2.7 FTP

Enable/Disable FTP capabilities set the FTP parameters & FTP
Schedules.

7.6.2.8 Alarm

Change the Alarm-in parameters of the DVR.

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7.6.2.9 Detect

Change Event-Motion Detect settings. Set the re-action of the system if
motion is detected.

7.6.2.10 PAN/TILT/ZOOM

Change the COMPORT parameters of the system.

7.6.2.11 TOOL

Create a backup of the configuration of the system.

Figure 7.6.1

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A. Export Config

Clicking the Export Configuration button in
Figure 7.6.2.1 will save current
configuration to a directory. The file
extension name is .cfg.

B. Import Config

Click Import Config button in Figure

7.6.2.1 select the file to load a previously
backed up configuration. Click the Open
button to updated the system setup

7.6.3 Advance

Modify Advance settings of the DVR

7.6.3.1 Account

Add/Delete User and Group. Modify User and Groups rights and change
password

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Figure 7-13

7.6.3.2 Record Control

Click “record control” button the interface is shown as below. See

562HFigure

7-14. Select the recording mode for each channel. Select the Alarm output
channel. Alarm output channel can not support large overload. (Use less
than 1A). Too heavy current may result in relay damage. Please use
contactor if necessary.

Figure 7-14

7.6.3.3 Record Control

Please select the HDD first and then the items on the right become valid.
Select the option that is needed and then click HDD control. The DVR
begins restarting.

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7.6.3.4 Snap & Watermark

Please note this function is only supported on special series DVR.

7.6.3.5 Auto Reboot

Enable the auto restarting of the DVR and the auto delete of old files
function.

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7.6.4 Extend Function

Change the parameters of the Extended Function of the DVR

7.6.4.1 ATM/POS

Set the input DATA of the POS system of the DVR

7.6.4.2 Audio Settings

Change the audio settings of the DVR

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7.6.4.3 DNS Setting

Add a Network DNS to the DVR

7.7

7.7

About

About

7.77.7

AboutAbout

Click the About button to view current web client information.

7.8

Un-install Web Control

There are three ways to un-install web control.

• From start, click run and then input order regsvr32 -u WebRec.ocx.

• Use web un-install tool “Uninstall Web.bat” to un-install web control.

• By clicking the link http://www.viewdvr.com/uninstall%20web.bat

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8 Pro Surveillance System

Professional surveillance system allows the managing of Multiple DVRs remotely.

8.1

Features

Professional surveillance system has the following features:

• Manage devices conveniently

• Support multiple-device connection, real-time surveillance and playback

• Device management, log review and user management

• PTZ control and device alarm, video record

• Support multiple-device upgrade simultaneously

• E-map and network backup support

8.2

Environment

We recommend the following configuration:
Hardware

• CPU P4 2.0G

• Display card: support hardware zoom such as ATI, TNT2 PRO. We

recommend ATI9800 or above dual channel. 128M/128bit

• Network card: 100M
Software
 For client end we recommend Windows 2000 or Windows XP.

8.3

Overview

Multiple-client main window is shown as in 574HFigure 8-1.

There are five sections in total:

• Section 1: There are five function keys: View, Search, Configure, Setup and
E-map.

• Section 2: Here viewing channel video can be selected.

Figure 8-1

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• Section 3: Here various display modes can be selected. This system supports
the following display modes: full-screen /single window/four-window/six­window/eight-window/nine-window/sixteen-window.

• Section 4: This section displays data flux and CPU status.

• Section 5: There are four function buttons: PTZ/Color setting/Device/Plan

Management.

8.4

More Details

Please refer to the Professional Surveillance System User’s Manual for more
information.

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9 RS232 Operation

9.1

Network Connection

Before serial port operation, please connect matrix with the DVR through RS232.
Then set DVR serial port protocol to the corresponding matrix protocol.
Note: Please contact the local retailer to confirm if the DVR supports matrix
protocol.

9.2

Keyboard

Control keyboard is very convenient for multi-DVR control, menu options and
PTZ control. Select “Keyboard Control” from system Setting -> RS232 ->
Function. Then set the concerning attributes such as the protocols. Connect the
DVR RS232 port to shifter 25-pin RS232 port and then set the proper control
addresses for all connected DVRs. Now input DVR control address and use
keyboard keys to set menu or control a PTZ. See
Note: The keyboard works only when ACT light is on.

575HFigure 9-1.

Figure 9-1

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10 FAQ

1. This system can run in windows 98 or not?

Please install DIRECTX 7.0 or higher manually if you want to run this system in a
Windows 98 environment.

2. System cannot the detect hard disk.

First check whether the hard disk is broken.
Then check jumper, IDE data cable and power cord. Please make sure they are
appropriately connected.
When only one hard disk is connected to an IDE interface, this hard disk has to
be jumped to master disk, or master w/o slave.

3. I cannot use schedule recording function.

Please note the recording time unit takes one day as a working unit. E.g.: from 0
o’clock to 24 o’clock.

4. Recording light is flashing during the whole recording procedure.

Check the external video input signal. Such phenomena usually happen when the
inputting signal is not standard.
Sometimes the reading speed of the HDD may be too slow, if this phenomenon
occurs. You will need to change hard disk.

5. My DVR is very hot, is there any problem?

DVR running procedures will generate a considerable amount of heat. It is a
normal phenomenon.
Please note DVR installation environment should be dry and clean. Keep
ventilation openings smooth. Otherwise it will reduce system stability and lifespan.

6. I cannot see video signal on one channel while the other channels are ok

Check the video cable connection. You can connect camera video cable directly
to monitor to test. If there is still no signal, there may be a problem with camera or
video cable. If there is a video signal please contact your local suppliers for help.

7. I cannot use my remote controller.

Check ACT light on the front panel is on or not.

• Power light is on:

You need to change you remote controller battery.

• Power light is off:
Please move remote controller directly to the DVR, and then press address

button. System pops up address input dialogue box. Please input you remote
address (default value is 008). When ACT light is on, you can use it now

8. I cannot control PTZ or dome

Check connection is right or not
Check system setup. Please refer to 5.3.8 pan-tilt setup.
Protocol should conform to dome (PTZ) setup.
If Protocol is a matched, contact you local supplier for more information.

9. I cannot login via web

There are three conditions:

• Network connection failure
Check your DVR and PC connection is right or nor. Please check your DVR IP,
network cable, or use ping to check.

• Invalid password or username

• Username you are trying to use is in use locally

10. during the initial connection, the surveillance video is poor when I
connect to the server.

If the image returns to normal in five seconds, this phenomenon is normal.

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11. What peripheral equipment the DVR can work with?

DVR supports much peripheral equipment such as keyboard, matrix, control
decode card, alarm input and output equipment, alarm server, and access control
system.

Slight differences may be found in user interface.
All the designs and software here are subject to change without prior
written notice.
Please visit our website for more information.

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÷×÷

=

c

Appendix A HDD Capacity Calculation

Calculate the total capacity needed by each DVR according to video recording
(video recording type and video file storage time).

q

Step 1: According to Formula (1) to calculate storage capacity
capacity of each channel needed for each hour, unit MByte.

102436008

In the formula:

dq

ii

d

means the bit rate, unit Kbit/s

i

Step 2: After video time requirement is confirmed, according to Formula (2) to
calculate the storage capacity

m

, which is storage of each channel needed unit

i

Mbyte.

m

=

q

×

h

×

D

i

i

(2)

i

i

In the formula:

h

means the recording time for each day (hour)

i

D

means number of days for which the video

i

shall be kept

Step 3: According to Formula (3) to calculate total capacity (accumulation)
that is needed for all channels in the DVR during scheduled video recording.

c

=

mq

∑

iT

=

1

i

In the formula:

means total number of channels in one
DVR
Step 4: According to Formula (4) to calculate total capacity (accumulation)

is needed for all channels in DVR during alarm video recording (including
motion detection).

c

=

× a% (4)

mq

∑

iT

i

=

1

In the formula:

a% means alarm occurrence rate

that is the

i

(1)

q

T

(3)

q

that

T

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Appendix B Compatible USB Drive List

NOTE: Please upgrade the DVR firmware to latest version to ensure the

accuracy of the table below. For USB drive, please confirm the format FAT32.

Manufacturer Model Capacity

Sandisk Cruzer Micro 512M
Sandisk Cruzer Micro 1G
Sandisk Cruzer Micro 2G
Sandisk Cruzer Freedom 256M
Sandisk Cruzer Freedom 512M
Sandisk Cruzer Freedom 1G
Sandisk Cruzer Freedom 2G
Kingston

Kingston
Kingston DataTraveler 1G
Kingston DataTraveler 2G
Maxell USB Flash Stick 128M
Maxell USB Flash Stick 256M
Maxell USB Flash Stick 512M
Maxell USB Flash Stick 1G
Maxell USB Flash Stick 2G
Kingax Super Stick 128M
Kingax Super Stick 256M
Kingax Super Stick 512M
Kingax Super Stick 1G
Kingax Super Stick 2G
Netac U210 128M
Netac U210 256M
Netac U210 512M
Netac U210 1G
Netac U210 2G
Teclast Ti Cool 128M
Teclast Ti Cool 256M
Teclast Ti Cool 512M
Teclast Ti Cool 1G
Teclast Ti Cool 2G

DataTraveler Ⅱ
DataTraveler Ⅱ

1G
2G

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Appendix C Compatible CD/DVD Burner List

NOTE: Please upgrade the DVR firmware to latest version to ensure the

accuracy of the table below. And you can use the USB cable with the model
recommended to set USB burner.

Manufacturer Model Interface Type

Sony AW-G170S SATA DVD-RW
Samsung TS-H653A SATA DVD-RW
Panasonic SW-9588-C SATA DVD-RW
Sony DRX-S50U USB DVD-RW
BenQ 5232WI USB DVD-RW

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Appendix D Compatible SATA HDD List

NOTE: Please upgrade the DVR firmware to latest version to ensure the

accuracy of the table below.

Manufacturer Series Model Capacity Type

Seagate Barracuda.10 ST3750640AS 750G SATA
Seagate Barracuda.10 ST3500630AS 500G SATA
Seagate Barracuda.10 ST3400620AS 400G SATA
Seagate Barracuda.10 ST3320620AS 320G SATA
Seagate Barracuda.10 ST3250620AS 250G SATA
Seagate Barracuda.10 ST3250820AS 250G SATA
Seagate Barracuda.10 ST3160815AS 160G SATA
Seagate Barracuda.10 ST380815AS 80G SATA
Seagate Barracuda.9 ST3160811AS2 160G SATA
Seagate Barracuda.9 ST3120811AS2 120G SATA
Seagate Barracuda.9 ST380811AS2 80 SATA
Seagate Barracuda.9 ST380211AS2 80G SATA
Seagate Barracuda.11 ST3750330AS 750G SATA
Seagate Barracuda.11 ST3500320AS 500G SATA
Maxtor DiamondMax 20 STM3320820AS 320G SATA
Maxtor DiamondMax 20 STM3250820AS 250G SATA
Maxtor DiamondMax 21 STM3160211AS 160G SATA
Maxtor DiamondMax 21 STM380211AS 80G SATA
Maxtor DiamondMax 21 STM340211AS 40G SATA
Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200JD 320G SATA
Western Digital Caviar SE WD3000JD 300G SATA
Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JS 250G SATA
Western Digital Caviar SE WD2000JD 200G SATA
Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600JD 160G SATA
Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600JS 160G SATA
Western Digital Caviar SE WD1200JS 120G SATA
Western Digital Caviar SE WD800JD 80G SATA
Western Digital Caviar WD1600AABS2 160G SATA
Western Digital Caviar WD800BD 80G SATA
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD7500KS2 750G SATA
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000KS2 500G SATA
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD4000KD2 400G SATA
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200KS2 320G SATA
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS2 250G SATA

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