Ambush Technologies D1 Series User manual

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D1 Series Net DVR
User Manual
(V1.0)
-Full Manual
Thank you for purchasing our embedded Net DVR. This manual is applicable for SATA
and D1 SATA series Net DVR. Please read this User Manual carefully to ensure that you can
use the device correctly and safely.
The contents of this Manual are subject to change without notice.

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Index
Version Description...........................................................................................................................4
Chapter1 Product Introduction..................................................................................................6
1.1 Summary ...................................................................................................................6
1.2 Features .....................................................................................................................6
Chapter2 Installation.................................................................................................................9
2.1 Checking the DVR and Its Accessories.....................................................................9
2.2 HDD Installation .......................................................................................................9
2.3 Rear Panel Description............................................................................................10
2.3.1 4-ch 4 D1 Rear Panel.......................................................................................10
2.3.2 4-ch SATA Rear Panel.....................................................................................11
2.3.3 8-ch/16-ch D1 Rear Panel................................................................................12
2.4 External Alarm In/Out Connection .........................................................................14
Chapter3 Operational Instructions ..........................................................................................15
3.1 Front Panel ..............................................................................................................15
3.2 IR Controller ...........................................................................................................17
3.3 Menu Description....................................................................................................19
3.3.1 Menu Items .....................................................................................................19
3.3.2 Menu Operation ..............................................................................................20
3.4 Character Input........................................................................................................23
Chapter4 Basic Operation Guide ............................................................................................24
4.1 Power on .................................................................................................................24
4.2 Preview....................................................................................................................24
4.3 User name and password.........................................................................................27
4.4 PTZ Control ............................................................................................................29
4.5 Manual Record........................................................................................................31
4.6 Playback ..................................................................................................................32
4.7 Backup Recorded Files ...........................................................................................37
4.8 Shut Down DVR .....................................................................................................39
Chapter5 Main and Aux Output Function...............................................................................41
5.1 Main and aux output................................................................................................41
5.2 Main and Aux output preview.................................................................................42
5.3 Main and Aux output playback ...............................................................................45
5.4 Main or Aux output to control PTZ.........................................................................46
Chapter6 Parameters Setup Guide ..........................................................................................47
6.1 Administrator and Password ...................................................................................47
6.2 Add and Delete User ...............................................................................................49
6.3 Unit Name and Device ID.......................................................................................52
6.4 Video Output Standard and VGA Setup..................................................................53
6.5 OSD Setup...............................................................................................................54
6.6 Video Parameters Setup ..........................................................................................57
6.7 Mask Area Setup .....................................................................................................58

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6.8 View Tampering Alarm ...........................................................................................60
6.9 Video Loss Alarm....................................................................................................62
6.10 Motion Detection Alarm .........................................................................................64
6.11 Preview Properties ..................................................................................................67
6.12 Recording Setup ......................................................................................................69
6.13 External Alarm Input and Relay Output..................................................................72
6.14 Network Parameters ................................................................................................77
6.15 PTZ .........................................................................................................................78
6.16 RS232 setup ............................................................................................................83
6.17 Exceptions...............................................................................................................88
6.18 Transaction Information ..........................................................................................89
Chapter7 Utilities....................................................................................................................93
7.1 Save Parameters ......................................................................................................93
7.2 Restore Parameters..................................................................................................93
7.3 Upgrade...................................................................................................................94
7.4 Hard Disk Management ..........................................................................................95
7.5 Clear Alarm Out ......................................................................................................95
7.6 Reboot .....................................................................................................................95
7.7 Power Off................................................................................................................95
7.8 View Log.................................................................................................................95
7.9 System Information.................................................................................................98
Chapter8 Firmware Upgrade ..................................................................................................99
8.1 FTP Server Setup ....................................................................................................99
8.2 Upgrade Mode.......................................................................................................102
Appendix A HDD Capacity Calculation ...................................................................................103
Appendix B DVR Connect Cable Definition ............................................................................104
1 RS-485 connect cable made method .............................................................................104
2 UTP network connect cable made method....................................................................104
3 RS-232 connect cable made method .............................................................................105
Appendix C Specifications ........................................................................................................108
Appendix D Quick Search Function Table ................................................................................110
Appendix E Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................112

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Version Description
Version2.0 built 070206:
The new version firmware DVR has the following new features:
1. Support USB mouse
Recommended USB mouse model list:
Logitech: M-UV83
Benq: M800
ViewSonic: MC204
Philips: SPM4500BB/93
LG: LGIM-ML208
GlodFly: GF-OP718
Newmen: MS0270 (www.newmen.com.cn)
Agiler: AGM-018LU (www.agilertech.com)
Citu: CH-3090 (www.citu.cn)
2. Support USB external DVD backup
Recommended USB external DVD model list:
LG GSA-E10L
BENQ EW164B
Samsung SE-S164
3. Support DS-1000KI network keyboard
4. Support E-SATA HDD backup
E-SATA interface in SATA, D1 SATA series DVR is optional. 1st internal SATA
interface can be extended to E-SATA (external SATA) interface. In DVR “Recording” menu, you
can select 1st SATA HDD as either “Recording” or “Backup” work mode.

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If you select “Backup” mode, in DVR “Playback” menu, you can select SATA HDD for
backup.
5．Solved old version some bugs
VGA black screen and Aux audio output issues

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Chapter1 Product Introduction
1.1 Summary
D1 series network digital video recorder is an excellent digital surveillance product. It
uses the embedded MCU and embedded operating system (RTOS), combining the most advanced
technology in Information Industry such as video and audio encoding/decoding, hard disk record
and TCP/IP. The firmware is burned in the flash, more stable and reliable.
D1 series device has both the features of digital video recorder (DVR) and digital video
server (DVS). It can work stand alone, also be used to build a powerful surveillance network,
widely used in bank, telecommunication, transportation, factories, warehouse, irrigation, etc.
1.2 Features
Compression
zSupport 16 channnels video input (PAL/NTSC) at most. Each channel is independent,
H.264 hardware compression and real time (PAL: 25 FPS, NTSC: 30FPS). Support both
variable bitrate and variable frame rate.
zSupport 16 channels audio input at most. Each channel is independent, OggVorbis
compression and bitrate is 16Kbps.
zCompressed video and audio are synchronous. You can select either mixed stream or
only video stream.
zSupport 4CIF, DCIF, 2CIF, CIF and QCIF resolution.
zSupport multi area motion detection.
zSupport OSD and changeable OSD position.
zSupport LOGO and changeable LOGO position.
Local functions
Record
zSupport multiple record type, including real time, manual record, motion detection,
external alarm, motion&alarm, motion|alarm.
zSupport 8 SATA HDDs and each HDD can support 2000GB maximum.
zSupport FAT32 file system.
zSupport HDD S.M.A.R.T technology.
zSupport cycle or none cycle record.
zSupport backup the recorded files and clips. Support USB memory, USB HDD, USB
CD-R/W, USB DVD-R/W and SATA HDD for backup.

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Preview and playback
zSupport BNC analog moniotor and VGA output for main output
zSupport one aux video and audio input
zSupport multiple preview modes.
zSupport sensitive area mask.
zSupport camera spiteful block alarm.
zSupport 2-ch synchronous playback. Support play forward, backward, pause, frame by
frame, etc.
zSupport play back by files or by time.
zDisplay local record status.
PTZ
zSupport many kinds of PTZ protocol.
zSupport preset, sequence and cruise.
Alarms
zSupport exception alarm, motion detection alarm, external alarm, etc.
Others
zSupport IR control.
zSupport RS-485 keyboard.
zSupport multi-level user management.
Network
zSupport TCP, UDP, RTP, Multicast for network preview.
zSupport PPPoE for board band dialup.
zSupport PSTN for narrow band dialup.
zSupport remote parameters setup.
zAlarm information can be sent to remote center.
zNetwork control PTZ.
zNetwork record the real time stream.
zNetwork download and playback the recorded files in DVR.
zRemote upgrade the firmware.
zRS-232 supports transparent channel function so that the remote PC can use DVR to
control serial devices.
zSupprot bi-direction voice talk or one-way voice broadcast.
zSupport IE to preview and config DVR.
zSupport log.
Development support

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zProvide network SDK.
zProvide client demo source code.

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Chapter2 Installation
Warning: Before you install the DVR, please make sure the power of DVR is switched
off.
2.1 Checking the DVR and Its Accessories
When you get the product, check that all the items are included in your product package.
There is a list in the package. If any of the items is missing, please contact your dealer.
2.2 HDD Installation
Installation notice
The DVR has not HDD when leaving factory. Based on the record schedule, you can
calculate the total capacity you need (refer to Appendix A). Please ask the specialist to
disassembly the DVR and install HDD.
Installation instrument
One cross screw driver.
HDD installation
1. Open the DVR box.
2. Take off the HDD mounting plate.
3. Place the HDD on the mounting plate and fix it with screw.
4. Fix the mounting plate in the DVR.
5. Connect the ATA data cable correctly. The cable has three connctors for DVR main board,
master HDD and slaver HDD.
6. Plug the HDD power connector.
7. Cover and fix the DVR box.
Note: After you install the HDD, you must format them. Please refer to section 6.4.

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2.3 Rear Panel Description
Notice: Please refer to real product for different model.
2.3.1 4-ch D1 Rear Panel
LI NE I N
AAUX
VAUX
VGA
RS- 232 UTP
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Index Physical Interface Description
Video Input Standard BNC.
1
Audio Input Standard BNC.
Main video Output Connect CCTV monitor, output video and menu.
2
Main audio Output Local audio output.
Aux video output Spot monitor for video preview and playback.
Aux audio output Spot monitor for audio preview and playback.
Line In Audio line input for voice talk.
3
USB Interface USB memory disk, USB HDD, USB CD-R/W, USB DVD
or USB mouse
4 VGA Interface VGA display.
Keyboard Interface One is for DS-1000KI keyboard, and the other is for DVR
cascade. Using Pin3 and Pin4.
RS-232 Connect RS-232 devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin
definition.
5
UTP Network Interface Connect network devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin
definition.
SW1 RS-485 terminal resistor switch. Default is off. The
resistor is 120Ohm.
6
RS-485 PTZ connection. Using T+/T- to connect PTZ.

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External Alarm Input 4 sensor alarm in.
Relay Output 2 replay output.
7 GND Ground
8 AC Input 100~240VAC
9 E-SATA Optional. Extend 1st internal SATA to E-SATA.
2.3.2 4-ch SATA Rear Panel
Index Physical Interface Description
Video Input Standard BNC.
1
Audio Input Standard BNC.
Main video Output Connect CCTV monitor, output video and menu.
2
Main audio Output Local audio output.
Line In Audio line input for voice talk.
3
USB Interface USB memory disk, USB HDD, USB CD-R/W, USB DVD
or USB mouse
4 VGA Interface VGA display.
Keyboard Interface One is for DS-1000KI keyboard, and the other is for DVR
cascade. Using Pin3 and Pin4.
RS-232 Connect RS-232 devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin
definition.
5
UTP Network Interface Connect network devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin
definition.
6 SW1 RS-485 terminal resistor switch. Default is off. The
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RS-485 PTZ connection. Using T+/T- to connect PTZ.
External Alarm Input 4 sensor alarm in.
Relay Output 2 replay output.
7 GND Ground
8 AC Input 100~240VAC
9 E-SATA Optional. Extend 1st internal SATA to E-SATA.
2.3.3 8-ch/16-ch D1 Rear Panel
1 2
ON
↓
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213141516
VI N
AI N
VOUT
AOUT
AUX
VOUT AOUT L I NE I N
SW1
VGARS- 2 3 2 ET HERNET
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RS- 485 KB I N OUT
1G 2 3G4GG0G
AL ARM
IN
1234 5678910
11 12 13 14 15 16
T+ T- R+ R-
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7070
ESATA
8 SATA/8 D1 Rear Panel
1 2
ON
↓
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213141516
VI N
AI N
VOUT
AOUT
AUX
VOUT AOUT L I NE I N
SW1
VGARS- 2 3 2 ET HERNET
GG D+ D-
RS- 485 KB I N OUT
1G 2 3G4GG0G
AL ARM
IN
1234 5678910
11 12 13 14 15 16
T+ T- R+ R-
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230
7070
ESATA
16 SATA/16 D1 Rear Panel
Index Physical Interface Description
Video Input Standard BNC.
1
Audio Input Standard BNC.
Aux video Output Spot monitor for video preview and playback.
2
Aux audio Output Spot monitor for audio preview and playback.

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Main video output Main monitor for video and menu.
3
Main audio output Main monitor for audio preview and playback.
4 Line In Audio line input for voice talk.
5 VGA Interface VGA display.
RS-232 Connect RS-232 devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin
definition.
6
UTP Network Interface Connect network devices. Refer to Appendix B for pin
definition.
7 USB Interface USB memory disk, USB HDD, USB CD-R/W, USB DVD
or USB mouse.
8 E-SATA Optional. Extend 1st internal SATA to E-SATA.
9 SW1 RS-485 terminal resistor switch. Default is off. The
resistor is 120Ohm.
RS-485 PTZ connection. Using T+/T- to connect PTZ.
Keyboard Interface Using D+/D- for keyboard and DVR cascade connection.
External Alarm Input 16 sensor alarm in.
10
Relay Output 4 replay output.
11 GND Ground
12 AC Input 100~240VAC

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2.4 External Alarm In/Out Connection
Alarm output connection
Please
note the usage
of jumper JJ1.
If you use DC,
either of
connections is
OK. We
suggest you to
use those DC
under 12V,
1A.
If you use AC, please open the jumper. There are 4 jumpers (JJ1, JJ2, JJ3 and JJ4) in DVR main board,
corresponding with 4 alarm output. The default is closed.
Warning: If you use AC input for relay output, please open the jumpers.
Alarm input port (drp node):
G (GND): Conenct the GND of sensor.
1~8: Alarm input, support normal
open/normal close.
0: Reserved.
Alarm output:
1G~4G: 4 relay output.

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Chapter3 Operational Instructions
3.1 Front Panel
This picture is the front panel of D1 series Net DVR.
Feature Name Description
1 DVD-RW Access the DVD-RW drive by gently pressing on the access door
2 Indicator
Lamps
READY: DVR is ready for use
STATUS: Green indicates IR remote is active and in use
ALARM: Red indicates an alarm has been triggered
MODEM: Green indicates dialup connection successful and active
HDD: Redindicatesreading/writing to the hard drive
LINK: Green indicates network is up
Tx/RX: Green flashing indicates network activity
3 Function
Keys
MENU: -Access the On Screen menu
-InPlayback,hidesstatusbar
2
1 3
4
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7

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ESC: Cancels action / returns to previous screen
EDIT: -During character field edits, this deletes the current character
-Selects9or × to enable/disable options
-Editscharacterandnumericfieldswithinthemenu
PLAY: -Enters playback/search mode
-In playback, enables/disables audio
REC: -Enters 24/7 manual record mode
-InPlayback,enablesDigitalZoom
PTZ: EntersPTZcontrolmode
PREV: -Switches between the live display views (single, quad, etc.)
-Returnstolive/previewmode
A: -Switch between Number, Lower Case, Upper Case, and Symbol
-Duringlivemode,displayorhidesthechannelstatusindicators
INFO: Zoom in while in PTZ mode
VOIP: -Zoom out in PTZ mode
-Duringliveview,switchescontrol buttons for use on Spot Monitor (Aux V Out)
4 Control
Keys
Used for navigating and editing options within the menus.
Menu: use Å/ Æto select, Ç/ Èto edit
PTZ: Use for PTZ direction control
Playback: Use for playback speed control
ENTER KEY: -Menu Confirmation
-Selects9or × to enable/disable options
-Pauseplayback
5 Channel State
Lamps
Shows status for each channel
Green: Channelisrecording
Red: Channelisbeingaccessedremotely
Orange: Channel is being accessed remotely and recording
Flashing: Channel has hard drive error

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6 IR IR receiver for IR remote controller
7 Power
Power switch with indicator lamp. Green indicates power on, red indicates power off, no
lamp indicates no power is being supplied.
3.2 IR Controller
Index Name Description
1 POWER Turnoff device.
2 DEV Enable/Disable IR remote control
3 Numeric Keys Same as numeric keys of front panel.
4 EDIT Same as EDIT key of front panel.
5 A Same as A key of front panel.
6 REC Same as REC key of front panel.
7 PLAY Same as PLAY key of front panel.
8 INFO Same as INFO key of front panel.

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9 VOIP Same as [Main/Aux] key of frint
panel.
10 MENU Same as MENU key of front panel.
11 PREV Same as PREV key of front panel.
12 Direction Keys
ENTER
Same as direction keys and enter key
of front panel.
13 PTZ Same PTZ key of front panel.
14 ESC Same as ESC key of front panel.
15 Reserved
16 F1 Same as【F1】key of front panel.
17 Lens control IRIS, FOCUS ZOOM for lens
control.
18 F2 Same as【F2】key of front panel.
Loading the batteries into the IR controller
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the battery. Please take care that the poles (+ and -) are correctly positioned.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Start to use IR controller
Press【DEV】key, input the DVR device ID (default is “88”, can be changed in “Display” menu) and then
press【ENTER】key. If the “STATUS” lamp of DVR front panel is turned into green, it means you can use IR
controller to operate this DVR.
Stop using IR controller
When IR controller status is on, press【DEV】key again, the “STATUS” lamp will be turned off. The IR
controller can not control this DVR.
Switch the DVR off
When IR controller status is on, press【POWER】key for several seconds, the DVR will be powered off.
When IR controller can not work normally
zCheck batteries poles.
zCheck the remaining charge in the batteries.
zCheck IR controller sensor is mask.
Please change another IR controller to try again. It the problem is still existed, please contact administrator.

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3.3 Menu Description
3.3.1 Menu Items
Menu Name Function Menu Name Function
Display
Video standard
Brightness
Menu transparency
Unit name
Device ID
Require password
Screen saver time
VGA resolution
Date and Time
Image
Camera name and position setup
Adjust Brightness, Contrast, Hue
and Saturation
OSD Display mode, position and
OSD format setup
Mask area setup
View tampering area and response
setup
Video signal loss
Motion detection sensitivity, area
and response setup
Recording
Overwrite/Stop recording
Resolution and recording
parameters setup
Record schedule
PreRecord time
PostRecord time
Network
DVR IP address
DNS IP
Multicast IP address
Remote host IP and port
NAS IP and directory
PPPoE username and password
Alarms
Alarm input type (Normal open/
Normal close)
Alarm response and PTZ linkage
Alarm output and schedule
Exceptions
Exceptions type
Exceptions response
PTZ
PTZ parameters
Preset setup
Sequence setup
Cruise setup
RS232
RS232 parameters
RS232 work mode
Preview
Preview mode
Switch time
Enable/Disable audio preview
Preview layout
User
Password
Add or delete user
Password setup or modification
User rights setup

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Transaction
Text input mode
ATM IP address
ATM t y pe
Text information
Utilities
Restore parameters
Upgrade firmware
HDD management
Clear alarm output
Reboot
Power off
View log
System information
3.3.2 Menu Operation
How to enter into menu mode
zPress【MENU】key to enter into DVR main menu.
zPress【PLAY】short key to enter into playback menu.
zPerss【REC】short key to enter into manual record menu.
zPerss【PTZ】short key to enter into PTZ control interface.
Notes: You must input user name and password. The default user name is “admin” and password is “12345”.
Main Menu Description
The main menu interface is following:
There is one small rectanglar frame named “Active Frame”. It can be moved from one icon to another by
using 【Æ】or【Å】key. When the “Active Frame” is located on one icon, you can press【ENTER】key to enter
into the secondary menu. For example, move the “Active Frame” to “Image” icon, press 【ENTER】to enter into
the secondary menu as following: