Acard ADR-7604S User manual

User Manual
Version 1.3
4CH H.264 Standalone DVR
ADR-7604S/H

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Table of Contents
Section1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................5
1.1 Product Overview......................................................................................................................5
1.2 Product Features........................................................................................................................5
1.3 Product Specifications...............................................................................................................6
1.4 Package .....................................................................................................................................7
Section2 System Appearance & Installation .......................................................................................8
2.1 Front Panel.................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Rear Panel................................................................................................................................10
2.3 HDD Installation......................................................................................................................12
Section3 Menu....................................................................................................................................14
3.1 Menu Display...........................................................................................................................14
3.2 Menu Tree................................................................................................................................15
Section4 Menu Setup .........................................................................................................................17
4.1 TIME........................................................................................................................................18
4.2 RECORD.................................................................................................................................20
4.3 SCHEDULE.............................................................................................................................22
4.4 MOTION.................................................................................................................................23
4.5 ALARM...................................................................................................................................24
4.6 NETWORK.............................................................................................................................27
4.7 ADVANCED............................................................................................................................29
Section5 Live Display .......................................................................................................................40
Section6 Backup ................................................................................................................................42
Section7 PTZ Control.........................................................................................................................42
Section8 F/W Update..........................................................................................................................43
Section9 Remote Monitoring and Control via Ethernet.....................................................................45
9.1 Control DVR remotely over the web.......................................................................................45
9.2 Web troubleshooting................................................................................................................54
APPENDIX 1. Alarm Input/Output ...................................................................................................55
APPENDIX 2. CF card Compatible List............................................................................................58
APPENDIX 3. Play process after backing up DVR files to USB device...........................................59

Section1 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
Designed for globally increasing surveillance requirements, 7604S/7604H is a high
performance 4ch standalone Digital Video Recorder. It takes H.264 compression format to
not only improve video quality but also extend recording time over the same hard disk
capacity, and the friendly UI design also enables users even unfamiliar with computer
operations can easily control this DVR. Specially, it features high capacity SATA/ eSATA
interface, which supports up to 32TB each port to fulfill long recording time requirement.
The high-quality 4ch H.264 DVR is absolutely the best choice for your security
surveillance.
1.2 Product Features
●H.264 compression format, 60fps / 120fps at D1 for recording
●4ch all real-time recording & display
●Support SATA/ eSATA high capacity storage
●VGA output
●Pentaplex: Live, Record, Playback, Backup & Network
●Independent channel resolution, frame rate, quality & record mode setting
●Support USB 2.0 drive, CF card, DVD, Network for video backup
●Support multiple recording modes
●Support graphic user interface & multi-language OSD
●Support IR remote control
●Support mouse control
●Event notification via E-mail
●Support 3G mobile surveillance
●Support CMS (option)
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1.3 Product Specifications
Specifications ADR-7604S ADR-7604H
Video
Video Input 4 (BNC)
Loop Out 4 (BNC)
Main Monitor Out 1 (BNC), 1 (VGA), S-video (option)
Call Monitor Out 1 (BNC)
Compression Format H.264
Display Mode Full, 4 Full, 4, PIP
Audio Audio Input 4
Audio Output 1
Record
Resolution
(Adjustable) D1, Half-D1, CIF
FPS
60fps(D1),
120fps(Half-D1),
120fps(CIF)
120fps(D1),
120fps(Half-D1),
120fps(CIF)
Mode Manual, Schedule, Alarm, Motion, Event,
Always
Playback FPS
60fps(D1),
120fps(Half-D1),
120fps(CIF)
120fps(D1),
120fps(Half-D1),
120fps(CIF)
Storage Internal HDD Support SATA HDD*1(3.5”)
External eSATA port*1
Backup
USB 2.0 port 2 (for USB 2.0 drive, DVD-RW & USB
mouse)
Support DVD-RW No External
(USB/ eSATA)
CF card slot No Yes
Alarm Alarm Input 4
Alarm Output 1
Network
Remote Control &
Monitoring Yes (IE & Firefox)
3G surveillance Yes
CMS No Yes
PTZ Pelco-D, Pelco-P protocol
Power DC 19V <60W
Dimension 195(W) x 65(H) x 183(D) mm
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1.4 Package
●4ch Digital Video Recorder*1
●Power Adapter & Power Cord*1
●Screw Bag (for fastening HDD)
●Support CD*1
●User Manual*1
●IR remote Controller*1 (option)
●Mouse*1 (option)
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Section2 System Appearance & Installation
2.1 Front Panel
1. Channel Selection buttons
Channel selection button from CH1 to CH4, which can be used to display given channel
on monitor.
2. Function buttons, Direction buttons and Enter Button
a) MENU button is pressed to enter Main Menu
b) ESC button is used to return upper menu
c) PTZ (Pan, Tilt and Zooming)
The camera(s) with panning, tilting and zooming function would be connected with
one and some of video inputs of DVR. In order to control PTZ function of the camera,
PTZ button should be pressed first. And then direction buttons for panning and tilting
can be pressed.
d) LOCK
In order for only authorized person to operate buttons in front panel, this LOCK button
can be utilized. If this button is pressed, all of buttons in front panel are not operated
at the same time LOCK LED ON. To release button locking, password will be
requested after pressing LOCK button. If correct password is input, button locking will
be released.
e) Direction buttons are used to move LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN in menu.
f) ENTER button is used to select parameter in the menu. And in playback, it is
used to select one of listed file for playback after searching recorded files.
g) REW(◄◄), FF(►►), PLAY(►), PAUSE ( II ) and STOP( ■) buttons
REW button can be used for high speed backward playback. It support 2 to 16 times
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playback speed.
FF button to do high speed forward playback. It support 2 to 16 times playback
speed.
PLAY button is used to restart playback while pause
PAUSE button is used to freeze playback.
STOP button is used to stop playback
3. Function buttons
a) SEARCH button can be used to enter playback sub-menu for searching out proper
recorded file for playback.
b) Sequential Display button
If this button is pressed under 1CH display mode, each CH would start to display
sequentially according the cycle time set up in display setting menu.
c) Display Mode Selection
Display mode selection button is pressed for switching display modes, single
picture, Quad-split would be switched.
d) REC/ STOP button
●/■button can be pressed to start recording while emergency recording is
needed and press to stop recording again. This is a toggle button. When DVR is
under emergency recording, will appear on right and up side of the monitor.
NOTE: Whatever recording mode for each channel is set as, ●/■button can
be pressed manually for all channel recording while emergency happens.
4. LED Indicators
a) POWER
This green LED will turn “ON” when Power is “ON”.
b) REC
This red LED will turn “ON” during recording.
c) ALARM
This red LED will turn “ON” when motion detection or alarm have been triggered.
d) LOCK
This red LED will turn “ON” while LOCK button is working.
e) HDD
This red LED will blink while recording or playback.
f) CF
This red LED will will turn “ON” when CF card is inserted. And it will blink while
firmware upgrade or backup.
5. USB port
inserting USB 2.0 Drive for data backup and FW upgrade; USB DVD-RW & USB
mouse can also be supported.
6. CF card slot (7604H)
inserting CF card for data backup and FW upgrade.
Please refer to Appendix2 for CF compatible list.
7. Remote Controller receiver Remote controller sensor input window.
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2.2 Rear Panel
1. 4CH Video Inputs
●4 channel composite video inputs with BNC connectors. NTSC and PAL video
sources for 4CH video inputs can not be mixed. If they are mixed, DVR can’ not be
operated properly.
2. 4CH Loop through outputs
●4 channel composite video outputs with BNC connectors. If the connection of loop-
through video outputs into another video equipments is requested, 4CH Loop-
through outputs can be utilized for it.
3. 2CH composite Video Outputs with BNC connectors
●the one marked “MONITOR” is used for main monitoring. The other marked “CALL”
is used for spot monitoring, which displays all of connected video channels
sequentially and pop up the channel with event triggered.
4. 4CH Audio input (RCA) and 1CH Audio Output (RCA)
●Audio signal input and output with RCA jack. Connect the audio source to audio
input and audio output to your amplifier because the DVR don’t amplify audio
output. A speaker with an amplifier will be needed for audio playback. The audio
input can be from an amplified source or directly from a microphone.
5. Ethernet Port
●Connect a Cat5 cable with an RJ-45 jack to the DVR connector. Remote PC viewer
software via network enables you to access live viewing and other available
functions.
6. eSATA Port for External Storage Expansion
●eSATA device like RAID system is supported for storage expansion, you can
connect it to eSATA port via eSATA cable. Make sure that you have turned on the
eSATA external storage device before DVR power on.
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7. Alarm input, relay output and RS-485
●a) RS-485 for PTZ control.
●b) 4 alarm inputs and 1 relay output with NO, NC.
●NOTE: Please refer to appendix1 for pin descriptions.
8. VGA Output (Option)
●VGA output can be connected to LCD monitor or CRT monitor with progressive
scan directly which can receive analog R, G, B and synchronization signals.
9. Fan
●System Fan.
10. Power Input (from Adapter)
●Connect the adapter to the DVR for DC power supply. (DC19V / 5A).
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2.3 HDD Installation
1. Use the screwdriver to loosen the four screws on either side of the front/rear panel and
then lift up the upper casing.
2. Take the four metal standoffs included in the screw bag and screw them into the 3.5”
HDD prepared in advanced.
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3. Observe the structure of the mainboard then adjust the SATA Cable and power cable
accordingly. Also check the position of the four standoffs (indicated by the 4 blue circles
in the picture) to ensure that they do not interfere with other components on the
mainboard.
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The four mental standoffs and
screws included in the screw bag.
Used for installing HDD in the DVR.

4. Connect the SATA Cable and power cables to the SATA HDD and then lower the HDD
slowly into the chassis. Align the four standoffs with the four reserved screw holes.
5. While holding the HDD in place, turn-over the chassis as upside-down. Use the four
screws included in the screw bag to screw the four standoffs shown as below.
6. Turn the upside back and close the upper casing. Tighten the four screws previously
removed back into the DVR. HDD Installation is now finished.
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Section3 Menu
3.1 Menu Display
NO. ICON Description
1 TIME System time/ date setup
2 RECORD Recording parameters setup
3 SCHEDULE Weekly recording schedule setup for Schedule recording mode
4 MOTION Motion Area/ Sensitivity setup for Motion recording mode
5 ALARM Alarm input type selection and Buzzer setup
6 NETWORK Network parameters setup
7 ADVANCED Advanced setup for system/ display/ camera/ disk format/ backup
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3.2 Menu Tree
1. TIME
1.1 DATE SETUP
1.2 TIME SETUP
1.3 DATA DISPLAY FORMAT
1.4 TIME DISPLAY FORMAT
1.5 TIME ZONE SETUP
1.6 DAYLIGHT SAVING
2. RECORD
2.1 RESOLUTION
2.2 FPS
2.3 QUALITY
2.4 RECORD MODE
2.5 POST RECORD
2.6 LIVE AUDIO
3. SCHEDULE
4. MOTION
4.1 MOTION CH
4.2 SENSITIVITY
4.3 DETECTION AREA
5. ALARM
5.1 ALARM INPUT
5.2 ALARM OUTPUT
5.3 BUZZER
5.3.1 KEY TONE
5.3.2 ALARM
5.4 EMAIL NOTIFICATION
6. NETWORK
6.1 IP MODE
6.2 IP ADDRESS
6.3 SUBNET MASK
6.4 GATEWAY
6.5 PORT
6.6 NETWORK
6.7 DDNS
6.8 PPPoE
6.9 EMAIL SETTING
6.10 STREAMING VIDEO RESOLUTION
7. ADVANCED SETUP
7.1 SYSTEM
7.1.1 LANGUAGE
7.1.2 VIDEO FORMAT
7.1.3 DISK OVERWRITE
7.1.4 SYSTEM INFO
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7.1.5 EVENT LOG
7.1.6 FIRMWARE UPDATE
7.1.7 SETTING IMPORT/EXPORT
7.1.8 USER MANAGEMENT
7.1.9 PERERCORD
7.1.10 DVR NUMBER
7.2 DISPLAY
7.2.1 CAMERA TITLE DISPLAY
7.2.2 RECODE MODE DISPLAY
7.2.3 AUTO-HIDE TOOLBAR
7.2.4 DWELL
7.2.5 DATE TIME POSITION
7.2.6 VGA MONITOR RATIO
7.2.7 RECORD DATE TIME
7.3 CAMERA
7.3.1 CAMERA
7.3.2 CAMERA TITLE
7.3.3 BRIGHTNESS
7.3.4 CONTRAST
7.3.5 HUE
7.3.6 SATURATION
7.3.7 ADVANCED SETUP
7.4 DISK FORMAT
7.5 SEARCH & BACKUP
7.6 ACCOUNT/PASSWORD
7.7 LOAD FACTORY DEFAULT
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Section4 Menu Setup
For the first time using your DVR, you will want to establish the initial settings. This
includes setting items such as time and date, record parameters, network and so on.
In order to enter Main Menu for setup, first press MENU button of the front panel in DVR.
NOTE: Password is necessary for entering main menu while AdminLock is set as ON
(Default is OFF). AdminLock can be set as ON or OFF in ADVANCED >> SYSTEM
NOTE: Default password is 111111
●To access the DVR Menu, press MENU; To escape MENU, ESC can be used.
●Buttons for movement in Menu are direction buttons. Button for selection is ENTER.
●SAVE & ESC : to return to the previous Menu with saving the values of setup;
●ESC: to return to the previous Menu without saving the values of setup;
●SAVE & EXIT: to return to Live display with saving the values of setup;
●DEFAULT: all the setting values of the page will be returned to initial values.
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4.1 TIME
To access time setup, press ENTER button after moving highlight icon to TIME ICON in
Menu. Time setup menu will appear on monitor shown as below.
1) DATE:
Move Highlight icon to Date in the Time setup menu by using UP or DOWN button. Year,
month and date can be changed after pressing ENTER button. System Date can be input
by OSD keyboard. Number characters can be selected and input by using direction and
ENTER buttons. After inputing the right date, press SAVE & ESC to save it. (Mouse input
is also available)
2) TIME:
Move Highlight icon to Time in the Time setup menu by using UP or DOWN button. Hour,
minute and second can be changed after pressing ENTER button. System Time can be
input by OSD keyboard. Number characters can be selected and input by using direction
and ENTER buttons. After inputing the right date, press SAVE & ESC to save it. (Mouse
input is also available)
3) DATE DISPLAY FORMAT: YY/MM/DD, MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY
Move Highlight icon to Date Display Format in the Time setup menu by using UP or DOWN
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button. Date Display Format can be changed after pressing ENTER button. Use UP or
DOWN and ENTER to select the parameter.
4) TIME DISPLAY FORMAT: 12 HOUR, 24HOUR
Move Highlight icon to Time Display Format in the Time setup menu by using UP or
DOWN button. Time Display Format can be changed after pressing ENTER button. Use
UP or DOWN and ENTER to select the parameter.
5) TIME ZONE SETUP：
：：
：
Move Highlight icon to Time Zone Setup in the Time setup menu by using UP or DOWN
button. Time Zone Setup can be changed after pressing ENTER button. Use UP or
DOWN and ENTER to select the parameter.(Mouse input is also available)
6) DAYLIGHT SAVING
Move Highlight icon to Daylight Saving in the Time setup menu by using UP or DOWN
button. Daylight Saving can be changed after pressing ENTER button. Daylight saving
ON/OFF and start-end time can be set here.
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4.2 RECORD
To access record setup, press ENTER button after moving highlight icon to RECORD
ICON in Menu. Record setup menu will appear on monitor.
1) RESOLUTION: CIF, HALF-D1, D1
In the record setup menu, move to the cell of RESOLUTION and CH which is to be setup
using direction (UP/ DOWN/ LEFT/ RIGHT) buttons. Recording resolution for specific CH
can be changed after pressing ENTER button. Use UP or DOWN and ENTER to select the
parameter.
2) FPS: 30, 15, 10, 7.5, 6, 5, 3, 2 (NTSC)
In the record setup menu, move to the cell of FPS and CH which is to be setup using
direction (UP/ DOWN/ LEFT/ RIGHT) buttons. Recording frames per second for specific
CH can be changed after pressing ENTER button. Use UP or DOWN and ENTER to select
the parameter.
3) QUALITY: HIGHEST, HIGH, NORMAL, LOW
In the record setup menu, move to the cell of QUALITY and CH which is to be setup using
direction (UP/ DOWN/ LEFT/ RIGHT) buttons. Recording quality for specific CH can be
changed after pressing ENTER button. Use UP or DOWN and ENTER to select the
parameter.
4) RECORD MODE: MANUAL, ALWAYS, MOTION, ALARM, EVENT, SCHEDULE,
DISABLE
In the record setup menu, move to the cell of RECORD MODE and CH which is to be
setup using direction (UP/ DOWN/ LEFT/ RIGHT) buttons. Recording mode for specific CH
can be changed after pressing ENTER button. Use UP or DOWN and ENTER to select the
parameter.
Record Mode Icon Description
MANUAL If MANUAL mode is set, the channel would start recording
only by pressing the REC/STOP button on front panel.
ALWAYS If ALWAYS mode is set, the channel would start recording
after system power on.
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