ZMODO ZMD-DT-SCN4 User Manual

User Manual

H.264 Standalone DVR

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H.264 Super Digital Video Recorder User Manual

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing our DVR!

This manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your system.

Here you can find information about this series DVR features and functions, as well as a detailed menu

tree.

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

Important Safeguards and Warnings

Do not place the heavy object on the DVR.

Do not let any solid or liquid fall into or infiltrate the DVR.

Please brush the printed circuit boards, connectors, fans, machine box and so on regularly. Before the

dust cleaning please switch off the power supply and unplug it.

Do not disassemble or repair the DVR by yourself. Do not replace the electronic components by

yourself.

Environment

Please place and use the DVR between 0℃ and 40℃.Avoid direct sunlight. Stay away from heat

source.

Do not install the DVR in damp environment.

Do not use the DVR in smoky or dusty environment.

Avoid collision or strong fall.

Please insure the DVR level installation in a stable workplace.

Please install in ventilated place. Keep the vent clean.

Use within the rating input and output scope.

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Contents

1. Production Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Product Overview .............................................................................................................................. 4

1.2 Main Functions .................................................................................................................................. 4

2. Open-package check,products understanding and cable connections.............................................. 6

2.1 Open-package check....................................................................................................................... 6

2.2 The rack installation .......................................................................................................................... 6

2.3 Understanding of the front panel ...................................................................................................... 6

2.4 Understanding of the rear panel ....................................................................................................... 8

2.5 Installation connections sketch map

2.6 Audio and video input and output connections ............................................................................. 11

2.6.1 Video input connections........................................................................................................... 11

2.6.2 Video output device selection and connection ....................................................................... 12

2.6.3 The audio signal input .............................................................................................................. 12

2.6.4 Audio Output ............................................................................................................................ 12

2.7 Alarm Input and output connections .............................................................................................. 12

2.7.1 Alarm Input port explain ........................................................................................................... 13

2.7.2 Alarm Output port explain ........................................................................................................ 13

2.8 PTZ Decoder, The ball machine connection .................................................................................. 14

3. Basic Operation .................................................................................................................................... 14

3.1 Starting up ....................................................................................................................................... 14

3.2 Shutdown ........................................................................................................................................ 14

3.3 Login ............................................................................................................................................... 15

3.4 Preview

............................................................................................................................................ 15

3.5 Desktop Shortcut Menu .................................................................................................................. 15

3.5.1 PlayBack................................................................................................................................ ... 16

3.5.2 Record Mode ............................................................................................................................ 19

3.5.3 PTZ Control............................................................................................................................... 19

3.5.4 Highspeed PTZ ........................................................................................................................ 24

3.5.5 Color Setting............................................................................................................................. 24

3.5.6 Output Adjust ........................................................................................................................... 25

3.5.7 Info............................................................................................................................................ 25

3.5.7.1 Version ............................................................................................................................... 25

3.5.7.2 HDD Info ............................................................................................................................ 26

3.5.7.3 BPS .................................................................................................................................... 26

3.5.7.4 LOG .................................................................................................................................... 27

3.5.7.5 Online User........................................................................................................................ 27

3.5.8 Logout ....................................................................................................................................... 28

3.5.9 View 1 ....................................................................................................................................... 28

3.5.10 View 4 ..................................................................................................................................... 28

3.5.11 View 9 ..................................................................................................................................... 29

3.5.12 View 16 ................................................................................................................................... 29

3.5.13 Hide ........................................................................................................................................ 29

4. Main Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 29

4.1 Main Menu navigation..................................................................................................................... 29

(16CH DVR as an example the following,please prevail in kind) .................... 11

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4.2 General ............................................................................................................................................ 32

4.3 Record ............................................................................................................................................. 33

4.4 Network ........................................................................................................................................... 35

4.4.1 Net Service............................................................................................................................... 36

4.5 Alarm ............................................................................................................................................... 42

4.5.1 Motion Detect ........................................................................................................................... 43

4.5.2 Video Blind ............................................................................................................................... 45

4.5.3 Video Loss................................................................................................................................ 46

4.5.4 Alarm input ............................................................................................................................... 46

4.5.5 Alarm output............................................................................................................................. 47

4.5.6 Abnormality .............................................................................................................................. 47

4.6 Switch.............................................................................................................................................. 48

4.7 System............................................................................................................................................. 51

4.7.1 HDD Manage............................................................................................................................ 52

4.7.2 PTZ config ................................................................................................................................ 53

4.7.3 GUI Display .............................................................................................................................. 53

4.7.4 Bacckup ................................................................................................................................ ... 54

4.7.5 Account .................................................................................................................................... 55

4.7.6 Device Info ............................................................................................................................... 58

4.7.7 Restore ..................................................................................................................................... 58

4.7.8 Auto Maintain............................................................................................................................ 59

4.7.9 Upgrade ................................................................................................................................ ... 59

4.7.10 Import/Export.......................................................................................................................... 59

5. Network access settings and cloud technology introduced ............................................................. 60

5.1 LAN access settings ....................................................................................................................... 60

5.2 Cloud technology functions and using introduction....................................................................... 62

5.3 Client CMS software operation ....................................................................................................... 63

5.4 Mobile Phone monitoring ................................................................................................................ 66

6. FAQ and use and maintenance............................................................................................................ 67

6.1 FAQ.................................................................................................................................................. 67

6.2 Use and maintenance..................................................................................................................... 72

Appendix 1. Remote controller operation ................................................................................................ 73

Appendix 2. Mouse operation .................................................................................................................. 73

Appendix 3. Hard Disk capability calculation.......................................................................................... 74

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1. Production Introduction

1.1 Product overview

The series DVR is designed specially for security and defense field which is an outstanding digital

surveillance product. It introduces embedded LINUX operating system which is more stable. It

introduces standard H.264mp video compressed format and G.711A audio compressed format which

insures the high quality image, low error coding ratio and single frame playing. It introduces TCP/IP

network technology which achieves the strong network communication ability and telecommunication

ability.

The series DVR can be used individually or online applied as a part of a safety surveillance network.

With the professional network video surveillance software it achieves the strong network communication

ability and telecommunication ability.

The series DVR can be applied in the bank, telecom, electric power system, judicial system,

transportation, intelligent housing, factory, storehouse, water conservancy and so on.

1.2 Main functions

Real-time surveillance

· Analog interface VGA interface and HDMI interface (Optional).

· Surveillance functions through monitor or display.

. The phone wireless monitor function.

Storage

· Non-working hard disk dormancy processing which is convenient to radiate heat, reduce power and

extend the life-span.

· Special storage format which insures the data safety.

Compression

· Real-time compression by individual hard disk which insures the audio and video signal stable

synchronization.

Backup

· Through SATA interface and USB interface such as USB equipment, removable hard disk and so on.

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· Through net download the files in the hard disk.

Playback

· Individual real-time video recording as well as searching, playback, network surveillance, recording

check, downloading and so on.

· Multi-channel playback mode.

· Zoom at arbitrary region.

Net operating

· Through net tele-surveillance in the real time.

· Remote control PTZ.

· Remote checks the recording and real-time playback.

Alarm linkage

· Only one channel relay alarm output which is convenient for the alarm linkage and light control at the

spot.

· protecting circuits at the alarm input and output interface which protects the main machine from

damage.

Communication interface

· RS485 interface which fulfills the alarm input and PTZ control.

· Standard Ethernet network interface which fulfills the telecommuting function.

. IPC signal input function.

· With USB interface, 3G and WIFI wireless network connection (Optional).

Intelligent features

· Mouse action function.

· Fast copy and paste operating for the same setting.

.Support cloud access technology (Access Address: www.dvrcenter.net), Make network monitoring

more easily (Optional).

. DVR/HVR/NVR function 3-in-1 design, A video signal input can receive multi-mode.

. Support analog signal, network HD signal.

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