Alarm N6 Series User manual

N6 Series Standalone DVR User’s Manual
Version 5.0.0
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Table of Contents
1FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................. 1
1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features..................................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Specifications .........................................................................................................................................2
1.3.1 1U Series ...........................................................................................................................................2
1.3.2 1.5U Series ........................................................................................................................................6
1.3.3 Simple 1.5 U ......................................................................................................................................9
1.3.4 2U Series .........................................................................................................................................12
1.3.5 2U Series （HD-SDI series）.......................................................................................................16
1.3.5 2U Series （960H series）..........................................................................................................19
2OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS ......................................................................... 23
2.1 Front Panel ...........................................................................................................................................23
2.1.1 1U series ..........................................................................................................................................23
2.1.2 1.5U series.......................................................................................................................................24
2.1.3 2U series (HD-SDI series, 960H included) .................................................................................26
2.2 Rear Panel............................................................................................................................................29
2.2.1 1U series ..........................................................................................................................................29
2.2.2 1.5U series.......................................................................................................................................29
2.2.3 Simple 1.5U .....................................................................................................................................30
2.2.4 General 2U series...........................................................................................................................31
2.2.5 2U series (HD-SDI series) .............................................................................................................32
2.2.6 2U series (960H series) .................................................................................................................33
2.3 Connection Sample.............................................................................................................................34
2.3.1 1U series ..........................................................................................................................................34
2.3.2 1.5U series.......................................................................................................................................34
2.3.3 2U series ..........................................................................................................................................35
2.3.4 2U series (HD-SDI series) .............................................................................................................37
2.3.4 2U series (960H series) .................................................................................................................37
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2.4 Remote Control....................................................................................................................................38
2.5 Mouse Control......................................................................................................................................40
2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel.........................................................................................................42
2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard..............................................................................................................................42
2.6.2 Front Panel ......................................................................................................................................42
3INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS............................................................. 43
3.1 Check Unpacked DVR........................................................................................................................43
3.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel ...................................................................................................43
3.3 HDD Installation...................................................................................................................................43
3.3.1 1U series ..........................................................................................................................................43
3.3.2 1.5U series.......................................................................................................................................44
3.3.3 2U series （HD-SDI series, 960H ）...........................................................................................44
3.4 Rack Installation ..................................................................................................................................45
3.5 Connecting Power Supply..................................................................................................................45
3.6 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices ..................................................................................45
3.6.1 Connecting Video Input..................................................................................................................46
3.6.2 Connecting Video Output...............................................................................................................46
3.7 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio ..................................................................46
3.7.1 Audio Input.......................................................................................................................................46
3.7.2 Audio Output....................................................................................................................................46
3.8 Alarm Input and Output Connection .................................................................................................47
3.8.1 Alarm Input and Output Details.....................................................................................................47
3.8.2 Alarm Input Port ..............................................................................................................................51
3.8.3 Alarm Output Port ...........................................................................................................................51
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3.9 RS232....................................................................................................................................................52
3.10 RS485....................................................................................................................................................52
3.11 Other Interfaces ...................................................................................................................................52
4OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS ............................................ 55
4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu ...............................................................................................................55
4.1.1 Login .................................................................................................................................................55
4.1.2 Main Menu .......................................................................................................................................56
4.1.3 Logout...............................................................................................................................................56
4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure ................................................................................................57
4.1.5 Replace Button Battery ..................................................................................................................57
4.2 Live Viewing .........................................................................................................................................57
4.3 Manual Record.....................................................................................................................................58
4.3.1 Manual record menu ......................................................................................................................58
4.3.2 Basic operation................................................................................................................................58
4.3.3 Enable/disable record.....................................................................................................................59
4.3.4 Enable all channel recording.........................................................................................................59
4.3.5 Stop all channel recording.............................................................................................................60
4.4 Search & Playback ..............................................................................................................................61
4.5 Schedule ...............................................................................................................................................64
4.4.1 Schedule Menu ....................................................................................................................................64
4.5.2 Snapshot ..........................................................................................................................................67
4.5.3 Image FTP .......................................................................................................................................68
4.6 Detect ....................................................................................................................................................69
4.5.1 Go to Detect Menu...............................................................................................................................69
4.5.2 Motion Detect........................................................................................................................................69
4.5.3 Video Loss.............................................................................................................................................71
4.5.4 Camera Masking..................................................................................................................................72
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4.7 Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation ....................................................................................................73
4.7.1 Go to alarm setup interface ...........................................................................................................73
4.7.2 Alarm setup......................................................................................................................................73
4.8 Backup ..................................................................................................................................................76
4.7.1 Detect Device.......................................................................................................................................76
4.8.1 Backup..............................................................................................................................................76
4.9 PTZ Control and Color Setup ............................................................................................................77
4.8.1 Cable Connection ................................................................................................................................78
4.8.2 PTZ Setup.............................................................................................................................................78
4.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key............................................................................................................79
4.10 Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan................................................................................................................80
4.9.1Preset Setup .........................................................................................................................................81
4.9.2 Activate Preset.....................................................................................................................................81
4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup)...................................................................................................................81
4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour) ...........................................................................................................................82
4.9.5 Pattern Setup.......................................................................................................................................82
4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function...................................................................................................................82
4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup .................................................................................................................................82
4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan..............................................................................................................................82
4.11 Flip .........................................................................................................................................................82
5UNDERSTANDING OF MENU OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS ................... 84
5.1 Menu Tree ............................................................................................................................................84
5.2 Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................84
5.3 Setting ...................................................................................................................................................85
5.3.1 General.............................................................................................................................................85
5.3.2 Encode .............................................................................................................................................87
5.3.3 Schedule ..........................................................................................................................................89
5.3.4 RS232...............................................................................................................................................89
5.3.5 Network ............................................................................................................................................90
5.3.6 Alarm...............................................................................................................................................105
5.3.7 Detect .............................................................................................................................................105
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5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom ................................................................................................................................105
5.3.9 Display............................................................................................................................................106
5.3.10 Default........................................................................................................................................107
5.4 Search .................................................................................................................................................108
5.5 Advanced ............................................................................................................................................108
5.5.1 HDD Management ........................................................................................................................109
5.5.2 Abnormity .......................................................................................................................................112
5.5.3 Alarm Output..................................................................................................................................113
5.5.4 Manual Record..............................................................................................................................113
5.5.5 Account...........................................................................................................................................113
5.5.6 Auto Maintain.................................................................................................................................115
5.5.7 TV Adjust........................................................................................................................................116
5.5.8 Video Matrix...................................................................................................................................116
5.5.9 Card Overlay..................................................................................................................................117
5.5.10 Config File Backup...................................................................................................................118
5.6 Information..........................................................................................................................................119
5.6.1 HDD Information ...........................................................................................................................119
5.6.2 BPS.................................................................................................................................................120
5.6.3 Log ..................................................................................................................................................120
5.6.4 Version ...........................................................................................................................................121
5.6.5 Online Users..................................................................................................................................122
5.7 Shutdown............................................................................................................................................122
6ABOUT AUXILIARY MENU ............................................................................ 124
6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu ...............................................................................................................124
6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key .....................................................................................................124
6.2 Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function.....................................................................................125
6.2.1 Preset Setup..................................................................................................................................126
6.2.2 Activate Preset ..............................................................................................................................126
6.2.3 Patrol Setup ...................................................................................................................................126
6.2.4 Activate Patrol ...............................................................................................................................126
6.2.5 Pattern Setup.................................................................................................................................126
6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function.............................................................................................................127
6.2.7 Border Setup..................................................................................................................................127
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6.2.8 Activate Border Function .............................................................................................................127
6.2.9 Flip ..................................................................................................................................................127
7WEB CLIENT OPERATION ............................................................................ 129
7.1 Network Connection..........................................................................................................................129
7.2 Login....................................................................................................................................................129
7.3 LAN Mode...........................................................................................................................................131
7.3.1 Real-time Monitor..........................................................................................................................132
7.3.2 PTZ .................................................................................................................................................134
7.3.3 Color ...............................................................................................................................................137
7.3.4 Picture Path and Record Path ....................................................................................................137
7.4 WAN Login..........................................................................................................................................138
7.5 Configure ............................................................................................................................................140
7.5.1 System Information.......................................................................................................................140
7.5.2 System Configuration...................................................................................................................143
7.5.3 Advanced .......................................................................................................................................164
7.5.4 Additional Function .......................................................................................................................170
7.6 Search .................................................................................................................................................174
7.7 Alarm ...................................................................................................................................................177
7.8 About ...................................................................................................................................................178
7.9 Log out ................................................................................................................................................178
7.10 Un-install Web Control......................................................................................................................178
8PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ................................................ 180
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9FAQ................................................................................................................. 181
APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION ................................................. 186
APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE BACKUP DEVICE LIST........................................ 187
APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD DEVICE LIST............................................ 191
APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST ................................................. 192
APPENDIX E COMPATIBLE SWITCHER LIST .................................................. 193
APPENDIX F COMPATIBLE WIRELESS MOUSE LIST ..................................... 194
APPENDIX G EARTHING.................................................................................... 195
APPENDIX H TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR ELEMENTS................ 200
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our DVR!
This user’s 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!
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Important Safeguards and Warnings
1．Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper
handling or installation.
2．Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage and
installation.
3．Installation
Keep upwards. 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 the examination and repair work should be done by the 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.
This series product shall be transported, storage and used in the environment ranging from 0℃
to 55 ℃
6. Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included.
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken in your package.
7. Lithium battery
Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury!
When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!
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