ZMODO H.264 Standalone DVR 16 CH User Manual

H.264 Standalone DVR

16 CH

User Manual

DVR User Manual

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Chapter 1: Overview .................................................................................... 1

1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................... 1

1.2 Packaging and Accessories ........................................................... 1

1.3 Main Features ................................................................................. 1

1.5 Product Appearance and Interface Definition ................................. 3

1.5.1 Front Panel .......................................................................... 3

1.5.2 Back Panel ........................................................................... 3

1.5.3 Setup Diagram ..................................................................... 4

1.6 Remote Controller .......................................................................... 4

1.7 Mouse ............................................................................................. 5

Chapter 2: Quick Installation ....................................................................... 6

2.1 HDD Installation .............................................................................. 6

2.2 Boot ................................................................................................ 6

2.3 System Login .................................................................................. 6

2.4 Shortcut Menu ................................................................................ 7

2.4.1 Main menu ........................................................................... 7

2.4.2 Key Lock .............................................................................. 7

2.4.3 Channel Switch .................................................................... 7

2.4.4 Video Search ....................................................................... 7

2.4.5 Start Sequence .................................................................... 7

2.4.6 Start Cruise .......................................................................... 7

2.4.7 PTZ Control.......................................................................... 7

2.4.8 Mute ..................................................................................... 8

2.4.9 Manual Recording /Stop Recording ..................................... 8

2.4.10 Zoom .................................................................................. 8

2.4.11 PIP……………………………………………….…………...10

Chapter 3: Menu Settings ......................................................................... 10

3.1 Main Menu ................................................................................... 10

3.2 Recording Mode .......................................................................... 11

3.3 Video Search ............................................................................... 12

3.4 Backup ......................................................................................... 13

3.5 Hard Disk Management ............................................................... 14

3.6 Basic Setup .................................................................................. 14

3.6.1 System Language ............................................................. 15

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3.6.2 Time setup ........................................................................ 15

3.6.3 User Password ................................................................. 16

3.6.4 Cameras ........................................................................... 16

3.6.5 Video / Audio ..................................................................... 17

3.7 : Advanced ................................................................................... 18

3.7.1 Alarm ................................................................................. 18

3.7.2 System Info ....................................................................... 19

3.7.3 Motion Detection ............................................................... 20

3.7.4 Mobile Phone Monitoring .................................................. 21

3.7.5 System Maintenance ........................................................ 21

3.7.6 Zoom .................................................................................. 22

3.7.7 Network Setup .................................................................. 22

Chapter 4: DVR Network .......................................................................... 24

4.1 Functional Characteristics ........................................................... 24

4.2 Installation and Download of Controls ......................................... 24

4.3 IE Login ........................................................................................ 24

4.4 Real-Time Preview ...................................................................... 25

4.5 Record Playback ......................................................................... 25

4.6 Recording Mode .......................................................................... 26

4.7 Alarm Setup ................................................................................. 27

4.8 PTZ Control ................................................................................. 27

4.9 Network Setup ............................................................................. 27

4.10 System Setup ............................................................................. 28

4.11 Host Info ..................................................................................... 28

Appendix A: Android Setup ................................................................ 29

Appendix B: iOS Setup………………………………………………….30 Appendix C: FAQ ………………………………………………………..31

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Thank you for buying our DVR

Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing to purchase and use our product! If while using this product you

encounter any technical problems or problems with quality, please contact us. We are ready to serve you. Before using this product, please carefully review the warranty information.

1. Service Contract

This device may be returned for a refund from the seller within 30 days. Outside the return policy and within 90 days of the purchase a defective device will qualify for a replacement at the discretion of Zmodo. This device otherwise comes with a 1 year limited parts and labor warranty.

2. Requirements for Return or Replacement

The products outward appearance should have no scratches, dirt, dents, blemishes, or alterations of any kind. A copy of the purchase invoice and warranty certificate will be required.

3. Warranty Restrictions

In the event of the following situations, regardless of expiration Date, location, repair or part replacement, our company must receive payment, and is not liable for any payment to the consumer. All resulting losses will be the consumer’s responsibility:

• In cases of use causing the product’s malfunction or damage, or if the environment is

not suitable for the product’s usage and causes malfunction or damage;

• In cases of natural disasters, as defined by law, or unavoidable circumstances that are

not related to the product’s quality that cause the product’s malfunction or damage;

• In cases that the consumer’s purchase receipt and the product ID number/model number

written on the warranty card are inconsistent;

• In cases that the consumer’s use, care, or protection inadvertently cause the machine’s

malfunction or damage;

• In cases that the product’s up-to-standard certificate is damaged;

In cases that there is no purchase receipt or warranty card;

• In cases that the repair warranty has already expired.

4. No other warranties, other than Zmodo’s repair warranty rules are acknowledged by Zmodo.

5. In order to ensure consumer’s rights, please carefully read the repair warranty content.

6. Zmodo reserves the right to update and change product software at any time without notice.

This manual may not directly reflect all aspects of your DVR or your DVR version. Software updates (when available) can be found on kb.zmodo.com.

Best regards,

Zmodo Customer Care

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1.1 Introduction

Chapter 1: Overview

This SFN Series DVR is 16-channel standalone digital video record that uses H.264 video compression for playback main profile with multiplex functions: record, playback, live preview, remote preview, and backup supported.

It is a professional, high performance, intelligent, audio & video solution with a user-friendly GUI, and practical industrial design. This series DVR is suitable for use at home, office, small business and most common security and surveillance applications.

1.2 Packaging and Accessories

Following parts are included in the package: (1)ZMD-DR-SFN6 CCTV Safety DVR (2) AA Batteries (1)IR Remote Control & Mouse (1)DVR Manual (1) DC12V3A power adapter(12V5A is required if two HDDs are installed in DVR) All relevant software can be downloaded at http://files.zmodo.com

1.3 Main Features

◎ Standard H.264 video compression format ◎ 16-bit true-color semi-transparent graphical menu interface, menu option tips ◎ Variety of recording modes including manual, timed, motion detected, and alarm

recording

◎ Optimized 4-channel simultaneous playback ◎ Multiple Backup Options (USB flash drive and network) ◎ One USB 2.0 for data backup and one USB1.1 for the mouse operation ◎ Multi-function operation, recording, playback, monitor, backup, and network

transmission can be realized at the same time

◎ Dual stream technology ◎ Supports network multi-screen, real-time viewing, parameter settings,

backup, or playback

◎ Supports mobile phone monitoring ◎ Supports event classification and precise time search and playback ◎ Default settings recovery

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1.4 Technical Parameters

Features

Description

Operating System

Embedded LINUX

Video Compression

H.264

Video Input / Output

16channel BNC 1 VGA

Audio Input / Output

2/1 channel BNC

Alarm Input / Output

8 channel input 1 channel output (switch)

Display Split

1/4/9/16 channels

Multiplex Operation

Live, recording, network, mobile phone, surveillance simultaneously

Recording Mode

Timer/Manual/Motion Detection/Alarm

Recording Frame Rate

Recording Quality

Best, Fine, Normal

Recording Resolution

CIF(352*288)

Recording Playback

4 channels playback simultaneously (The playback channel is optional. Supports remote playback)

Recording Backup

Supports USB drive backup, network backup, backup files by time

HDD

Supports 2 SATA HDD， max capacity 2TB(ea.)

Network Transmission

16 channels with CIF resolution

Email Alarm

Send notification to the designated Email

PTZ Control

Supported

PTZ Protocol

PELCO-D, PELCO-P

PIP

Supported

Zoom

Supported

Network and Protocol

1 RJ-45 10/100M via Ethernet ， support TCP/IP,DHCP,DNS,DDNS,SMTP,NTP, etc.

Capture Function

Supported

IE Browser

Supported, max 5 users on line

Client Software

Supported, max 5 users on line

Dual stream

Multi-language

Supported

Mobile Phone Surveillance

Supports iPhone and Android; max 3 users on line

SDK Package

Optional

Mouse Interface

USB1.1

Backup Interface

USB2.0

Remote Controller

Support

User Authority

Support multi-level user authority distribution

Power Adapter

DC12V/5A(2 HDD) or 12V/3A(one HDD)

Working Temperature

-20℃ - 60℃

Working Humidity

SIZE(mm)

354(W) * 230(D) * 45(H)

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1.5 Product Appearance and Interface Definitions

1.5.1 Front Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

No.

Definition

No.

Definition

No.

Definition

Power Switch

Mute

PTZ Control

Rewind

Video Search

Exit/Return

Play

(Refers

to LED

Lights)

ALARM: Alarm Indicator

Display: Display Mode

Menu: Main Menu

Pause

ALARM: Network

Connection Indicator

Up, Down, Left, Right, and

Enter

Forward

REC: Video Recording

USB Port

Manual Start/Stop

Recording

PWR: Power

Remote Control Infrared

Receiver

1.5.2 Back Panel

No.

Physical Interface

Interface Description

1-16CH Video-in ports

Connect analog video(camera) signal input, standard BNC

Video out

Connect to BNC video output

AIN1,AIN2

Connect active audio signals, such as pickup

Audio out

Connect the audio output

VGA

Connect VGA monitor, such as computer monitor

NETWORK

Connect the Ethernet

RS485 / ALARM / DC

PTZ control, alarm switch output, DC 12V output for assistance

SENSOR 1-8

Connect alarm switch input

ALARM

Connect alarm switch output

DC12V

Power input: DC 12V/5A or 12V/3A(one HDD)

Grounding

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Key

Functional definition

Not Used

Mute

0~10

Channel Selection; Number Keys

PTZ

PTZ Control

Single and Multi-Split Screen

Quit Shortcut Menu

Shortcut Menu

Direction Buttons

OK or 10+x Channel(x=1-6)

ESC

Exit / Return

Enter the Main Menu

STARTREC

Start Recording

STOPREC

Stop Recording

Video Search

Stop Playing

Fast Backward

Fast Forward

Step Forward

F1, F2

Not Used

1.5.3 Setup Diagram

1.6 Remote controller

For reference only

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1.7 Mouse

This equipment supports a wired USB mouse that is used to navigate the DVR’s menus. Insert the USB plug directly into the USB port. Mouse operation is similar to WINDOWS operations.

Mouse Action

Function

Right Button:

Enter System Main Menu. From the Main Menu, pressing the Right Mouse Button will return to the previous page.

Double-clicking will apply to both live preview and playback.

Double Left-Click

Left-Click

Click and Drag

Double-click on a desired channel to zoom the selected channel to full screen. Double click the zoomed-in screen again to return the viewing method to multi-channel viewing.

Channel Selection: Left clicking on a desired active video channel will move the highlight to that channel and cause any commands from the PTZ menu to affect that channel Menu Use: Left clicking on any icon on the menu will cause the DVR to act upon that selection. Drop down boxes can be opened by clicking the downward facing arrow on the box.

Functions as Enter/Select button in all purposes

Left clicking in a blank field in the menu will bring up the virtual keyboard allowing. Left-click to select letters, numbers, and symbols to insert in to the field.

Click and drag in certain screens to select an area. In motion detection, this will block off an area that will not be used. In playback this will create a digital zoom in to the selected area.

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Chapter 2: Quick Installation

2.1 HDD Installation

The manufacturer recommends that the hard disk be installed by a technician t o avoid damage to the equipment and hard disk. The DVR must be powered off before installation. This equipment supports a hard disk with a SATA interface. Please see http://kb.zmodo.com for recommended hard drives and hard drive requirements. Installation procedures are as follows:

A. Unscrew the screws that secure the DVR cover and remove the cover. There will

be a bracket or an empty space where the hard drive will sit.

B. Connect the red data cable and multicolored power cable firmly. C. Put the HDD into the bracket or open area above directly over the four screw

holes.

D. Affix the HDD onto the bracket or DVR base with screws and replace the DVR

housing.

Note: The new hard disk drive must be formatted to function with the DVR.

2.2 Boot

Connect the power adapter to the power cord socket in back panel, and press the power button on front panel. The DVR will turn on, the power indicator POWER will light up, and the monitor will display a 16-channel split image. If a non-formatted hard disk exists in the DVR, it is required to format the HDD before recording video footage. By default the DVR is set to begin immediately recording when turned on with a working and formatted hard drive installed. The red REC LED light will confirm that the DVR is recording.

Notes:

1. If hard disk is not installed when the DVR is powered on, or the newly installed hard disk is not formatted on the DVR, the red H logo will be shown in video preview picture.

2.The newly installed hard disk cannot be used until formatted in the DVR as follows: Main Menu → HDD → HDD Format. The system will be restarted after completion of

formatting.

2.3 System Login

The DVR Device ID is 000000 without any password. The user can log in to the main menu directly. The administrator can change the DEVICE ID and PASSWORD in the Basic Settings – User Password menu. The user can set an ordinary user password and administrator password. The administrator has all the operating privileges, and an ordinary user can only monitor video, search, and playback. Note: Admin and User are differentiated solely by the password. Do NOT set them to the same password as the system will default to the user and the DVR will be locked.

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2.4 Shortcut Menu

Click the right button on the DVR interface or right-click on the mouse after system startup to open the Quick Operations popup menu. This menu has the following setting options: MAIN MENU, KEYLOCK, CHANNEL SWITCH, VIDEO SEARCH, START SEQUENCE, START CRUISE, PTZ CONTROL, MUTE, MANUAL RECORD, STOP RECORD and PIP MODE.

2.4.1 Main Menu

Click MAIN MENU to enter the main menu interface. See 3.1 for more information about the main menu.

2.4.2 Key Lock

When the password function is enabled (please see 2.3), click the right button in live preview and select KEYLOCK in the pop-up menu. The system interface will be locked immediately, and the password is required to log in to access the menus.

2.4.3 Channel Switch

Allows the user to select a specific channel.

2.4.4 Video Search

Please see Chapter 3.

2.4.5 Start Sequence

Start video channel automatic sequence function. Right-click to exit this feature.

2.4.6 Start Cruise

Begin the PTZ cruise set by the user. This will be replaced with Stop Cruise when this function is enabled.

Note: This feature can only be used after the user sets up PTZ control parameters and preset points.

2.4.7 PTZ Control

Click right button in main interface and select PTZ Control. The following interface will appear:

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PTZ speed (fast or slow) can be controlled in this interface. Zoom, focus, and aperture are also adjustable in this menu.

Cruise Setting:

1. Select the PTZ channel.

2. Set the pause time(s).

3. Adjust the arrow keys to the position which needs to be monitored.

4. Select SET POINT. Repeat steps 2–4 to set additional presets.

5. Select the APPLY button to save the settings.

6. Exit to live screen and select START CRUISE.

Notes:

1. To set up more points, repeat steps 2-5.

2. To view the current points already set position press JUMP.

3. To delete the point has been set, enter the point number and select CLEAR.

2.4.8 Mute

Turn on / off sound.

2.4.9 Manual Recording / Stop Recording

If timed recording is on (please see Chapter 3), and manual record is enabled manual record will override any timed recording schedule. If “Record When powered On Mode” is enabled, then this function is not available.

2.4.10 Zoom

In single-channel full-screen mode, this function can be done by dragging the mouse to marquee area to enlarge

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