Ascendent X4S Series User manual

User's Manual
X4S Series DVR
Please read this manual before using your DVR system and retain it for future reference.

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Table of Contents
1FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS................................................................10
1.1Overview ...............................................................................................................................................10
1.2Features................................................................................................................................................10
1.3Specification .........................................................................................................................................11
1.3.1 Standard X4S series.......................................................................................................................11
1.3.2 Simple Entry Level Series .............................................................................................................15
2OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS .........................................................................19
2.1Front Panel ...........................................................................................................................................19
2.1.1 Standard X4S series.......................................................................................................................19
2.1.2 Simple Entry Level Series .............................................................................................................19
2.2Rear Panel............................................................................................................................................21
2.2.1 Standard X4S series.......................................................................................................................21
2.2.2 Simple Entry Level Series .............................................................................................................22
2.3Connection Sample.............................................................................................................................22
2.4Remote Control....................................................................................................................................24
2.5Mouse Control......................................................................................................................................26
2.6Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel.........................................................................................................27
2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard.............................................................................................................................. 27
2.6.2 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 27
3INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS.............................................................28

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3.1Check Unpacked DVR........................................................................................................................28
3.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel ...................................................................................................28
3.3 HDD Installation...................................................................................................................................28
3.3.1 Standard X4S series.......................................................................................................................28
3.3.2 Simple Entry Level Series .............................................................................................................29
3.4Connecting Power Supply..................................................................................................................30
3.5Connecting Video Input and Output Devices ..................................................................................30
3.5.1 Connecting Video Input.................................................................................................................. 30
3.5.2 Connecting Video Output...............................................................................................................31
3.6Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio ..................................................................32
3.6.1 Audio Input....................................................................................................................................... 32
3.6.2 Audio Output.................................................................................................................................... 33
3.7Alarm Input and Output Connection .................................................................................................33
3.7.1 Alarm Input and Output Details..................................................................................................... 35
3.7.2 Alarm Input Port .............................................................................................................................. 36
3.7.3 Alarm Output Port ........................................................................................................................... 36
3.8 RS232....................................................................................................................................................37
3.9 RS485....................................................................................................................................................37
3.10 Other Interfaces ...................................................................................................................................38
4OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS ............................................40
4.1Login, Logout & Main Menu ...............................................................................................................40
4.1.1 Login ................................................................................................................................................. 40
4.1.2 Main Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 40
4.1.3 Logout............................................................................................................................................... 41
4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure ................................................................................................ 41

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4.1.5 Replace Button Battery .................................................................................................................. 41
4.2Manual Record.....................................................................................................................................42
4.2.1 Live Viewing..................................................................................................................................... 42
4.2.2 Manual record.................................................................................................................................. 42
4.3Search & Playback ..............................................................................................................................44
4.3.1 Search Menu ................................................................................................................................... 44
4.3.2 Basic Operation............................................................................................................................... 45
4.3.3 Calendar........................................................................................................................................... 46
4.4Schedule ...............................................................................................................................................46
4.4.1 Schedule Menu ................................................................................................................................ 46
4.4.2 Snapshot .......................................................................................................................................... 47
4.4.3 Image FTP ....................................................................................................................................... 49
4.5Detect ....................................................................................................................................................49
4.5.1 Go to Detect Menu............................................................................................................................... 49
4.5.2 Motion Detect........................................................................................................................................ 49
4.5.3 Video Loss.............................................................................................................................................51
4.5.4 Camera Masking.................................................................................................................................. 52
4.6Alarm Setup and Alarm Activation ....................................................................................................52
4.6.1 Go to alarm setup interface ........................................................................................................... 53
4.6.2 Alarm setup...................................................................................................................................... 53
4.7Backup ..................................................................................................................................................55
4.7.1 Detect Device.................................................................................................................................... 55
4.7.1 Backup.............................................................................................................................................. 55
4.8PTZ Control and Color Setup ............................................................................................................56
4.8.1 Cable Connection ................................................................................................................................ 56
4.8.2 PTZ Setup............................................................................................................................................. 57
4.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key............................................................................................................ 58
4.9Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan.......................................... ................................................................59
4.9.1Preset Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 59
4.9.2 Activate Preset..................................................................................................................................... 60
4.9.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup)................................................................................................................... 60
4.9.4 Activate Patrol (tour) ........................................................................................................................... 60

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4.9.5 Pattern Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 60
4.9.6 Activate Pattern Function................................................................................................................... 61
4.9.7 Auto Scan Setup ................................................................................................................................. 61
4.9.8 Activate Auto Scan.............................................................................................................................. 61
4.10Flip .........................................................................................................................................................61
5UNDERSTANDING OF MENU OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS ...................62
5.1Menu Tree ............................................................................................................................................62
5.2Main Menu............................................................................................................................................62
5.3Setting ...................................................................................................................................................63
5.3.1 General............................................................................................................................................. 63
5.3.2 Encode ............................................................................................................................................. 65
5.3.3 Schedule .......................................................................................................................................... 66
5.3.4 RS232............................................................................................................................................... 66
5.3.5 Network ............................................................................................................................................ 67
5.3.6 Alarm................................................................................................................................................. 73
5.3.7 Detect ............................................................................................................................................... 73
5.3.8 Pan/Tilt/Zoom .................................................................................................................................. 74
5.3.9 Display.............................................................................................................................................. 74
5.3.10 Default..............................................................................................................................................76
5.4Search...................................................................................................................................................77
5.5Advanced..............................................................................................................................................77
5.5.1 HDD Management .......................................................................................................................... 77
5.5.2 Abnormity ......................................................................................................................................... 78
5.5.3 Alarm Output.................................................................................................................................... 79
5.5.4 Manual Record................................................................................................................................ 79
5.5.5 Account............................................................................................................................................. 79
5.5.6 Auto Maintain................................................................................................................................... 80
5.5.7 TV Adjust.......................................................................................................................................... 81
5.6Information............................................................................................................................................81
5.6.1 HDD Information .............................................................................................................................81
5.6.2 BPS................................................................................................................................................... 82
5.6.3 Log .................................................................................................................................................... 82

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5.6.4 Version ............................................................................................................................................. 83
5.6.5 Online Users.................................................................................................................................... 83
5.7 Shutdown..............................................................................................................................................84
6ABOUT AUXILIARY MENU ..............................................................................85
6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu .................................................................................................................85
6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key ....................................................................................................... 85
6.2 Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function.......................................................................................86
6.2.1 Preset Setup.................................................................................................................................... 87
6.2.2 Activate Preset ................................................................................................................................87
6.2.3 Patrol Setup .....................................................................................................................................87
6.2.4 Activate Patrol ................................................................................................................................. 87
6.2.5 Pattern Setup...................................................................................................................................87
6.2.6 Activate Pattern Function............................................................................................................... 88
6.2.7 Border Setup.................................................................................................................................... 88
6.2.8 Activate Border Function ...............................................................................................................88
6.2.9 Flip .................................................................................................................................................... 88
7WEB CLIENT OPERATION ..............................................................................90
7.1 Network Connection............................................................................................................................90
7.2 Login......................................................................................................................................................90
7.2.1 Real-time Monitor............................................................................................................................ 92
7.2.2 PTZ ...................................................................................................................................................94
7.2.3 Color .................................................................................................................................................97
7.2.4 Picture Path and Record Path ...................................................................................................... 97
7.3 Configure ..............................................................................................................................................98
7.3.1 System Information......................................................................................................................... 98
7.3.2 System Configuration................................................................................................................... 100
7.3.3 Advanced ....................................................................................................................................... 119
7.3.4 Additional Function ....................................................................................................................... 124
7.4 Search .................................................................................................................................................125

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7.5 Alarm ...................................................................................................................................................128
7.6 About ...................................................................................................................................................129
7.7 Log out ................................................................................................................................................130
7.8 Un-install Web Control......................................................................................................................130
8PROFESSIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ................................................131
9FAQ.................................................................................................................132
APPENDIX A HDD CAPACITY CALCULATION .................................................137
APPENDIX B COMPATIBLE USB DRIVE LIST ..................................................138
APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE CD/DVD BURNER LIST........................................139
APPENDIX D COMPATIBLE SATA HDD LIST ...................................................140
APPENDIX E COMPATIBLE DISPLAYER LIST .................................................142
APPENDIX F EARTHING....................................................................................143

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our DVR!
This operating 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.
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.

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1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
1.1Overview
This series product is an excellent digital monitor product. It adopts embedded Linux OS to
maintain reliable operation. Popular H.264 compression algorithm and G.711 audio compression
technology realize high quality, low bit stream. Unique frame by frame play function is suitable for
detail analysis. It has various functions such as record, playback, monitor at the same time and
can guarantee audio video synchronization. This series product has advanced technology and
strong network data transmission function.
This series device adopts embedded design to achieve high security and reliability. It can work in
the local end, and at the same time, when connecting it to the professional surveillance software
(PSS), it can connect to security network to realize strong network and remote monitor function.
This series product can be widely used in various areas such as banking, telecommunication,
electric power, interrogation, transportation, intelligent resident zone, factory, warehouse,
resources, and water conservancy.
1.2Features
This series product has the following features:
zReal-time monitor
It has analog output port, VGA port and HDMI port. You can use monitor or displayer to realize
surveillance function.
System supports TV/VGA/HDMI output at the same time.
Please note HDMI is for standard X4S series only.
zStorage function
Special data format to guarantee data security and can avoid vicious data modification.
zCompression format
Support multiple-channel audio and video. An independent hardware decodes the audio and
video signal from each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.
zBackup function
Support backup operation via USB port (such as flash disk, portable HDD, burner)
Client-end user can download the file to local HDD to backup via network.
zRecord playback function
Support each channel real-time record independently, and at the same time it can support search,
forward play, network monitor, record search, download and etc.
Support various playback modes: slow play, fast play, backward play and frame by frame play.
Support time title overlay so that you can view event accurate occurred time
Support specified zone enlargement.

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zNetwork operation
Support network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ control.
zAlarm activation function
Several relay alarm outputs to realize alarm activation and on-site light control.
The alarm input port and output has the protection circuit to guarantee device safety.
zCommunication port
RS485 port can realize alarm input and PTZ control.
RS232 port can connect to keyboard to realize central control, and can also connect to PC COM
to upgrade system and realize maintenance, and matrix control.
Standard Ethernet port can realize network access function.
Please note RS232 port is for standard X4S series only.
zPTZ control
Support PTZ decoder via RS485.
Support various decode protocols to allow the PTZ to control the speed dome.
zIntelligent operation
Mouse operation function
In the menu, support copy and paste setup function
Slight function differences may be found due to different series.
1.3Specification
1.3.1 Standard X4S series
Parameter 4-ch 8-ch 16-ch
Main
Processor
High-performance industrial embedded micro controller
OS Embedded LINUX
System
Resources
Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-channel playback
and network operation simultaneously
Interface User-friendly graphical user interface
Input
Devices
Front panel, USB mouse, remote control
Input
Method
Arabic number, English character, donation and extension Chinese
(optional)
System
Shortcut
Function
Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu, double click
USB mouse to switch screen.
Video
Compression H.264
Compression
Standard
Audio
Compression G.711A
Video Input
4-CH composite video
input: (NTSC/PAL)
BNC (1.0VP- P, B75Ω)
8-CH composite video
input: (NTSC/PAL)
BNC (1.0VBP- P, B75Ω)
16-CH composite
video input:
(NTSC/PAL) BNC
(1.0VBP- P, B75Ω)

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Video
Output
1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75Ω) composite video signal output.
1-ch VGA output.
1-ch HDMI output.
Support TV/VGA/HDMI video output at the same time.
Video
Standard PAL (625 line, 50f/s), NTSC (525 line, 60f/s)
Record
Speed
Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and NTSC 1f/s to 30f/s
per channel
Video
Partition
1/4 windows(Optional) 1/4/9 windows 1/4/9 /16 windows
Monitor
Touring
Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and
schedule auto control.
PAL/NTSC
Real-time monitor：
D1 704×576/704×480
Playback：
1/16-ch: D1 704×576/704×480 (6f/s, when other channels’ resolution
are all CIF, the first channel and the ninth channel can support 25f/s.) ,
CIF 352×288/ 352×240 , QCIF 176×144/176×120
Other channels CIF 352×288/ 352×240 、QCIF 176×144/176×120.
Resolution
(PAL/NTSC)
Support dual streams: extra stream resolution QCIF 176×144/176×120
Motion
Detection
Zone setup: support max 396(22×18) zones.
Support various sensitivities.
Image
Quality
6-level image quality (Adjustable)
Privacy
mask
Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full screen.
Support max 4 zones.
Image
Information Channel information, time information and privacy mask zone.
TV Adjust Adjust TV output zone suitable to anamorphic video.
Channel
Lock
Cover secret channel with blue screen though system is encoding
normally.
Screen-lock function to prevent unauthorized user seeing secret video.
Channel
Information
Channel name, recording status, screen lock status, video loss status
and motion detection status are shown on the bottom left of display
screen.
Video monitor
Color
Configuration
Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each channel.
Audio Input
4-ch 200-2000mv
10KΩ(BNC)
8-ch 200-2000mv
10KΩ(BNC)
4-ch 200-
2000mv 10KΩ
(BNC)
Audio
Output
1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(BNC)
Audio
Bidirectional
Audio
Reuse the first channel audio input port to realize bidirectional talk
function.
Hard Disk 1 built-in SATA port. Support 1 HDD.
Hard disk Hard Disk
Occupation
Audio：PCM 28.8MByte/h
Video：56-900MByte/h

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Recording
Mode
Manual recording, motion detection recording, schedule recording and
alarm recording
Priority: Manual recording> alarm recording>motion detection
recording>schedule recording.
Recording
Length
1 to 120 minutes single record duration (Default setup is 60 minutes)
Playback
Repeat
Way When hard disk is full, system can overwrite previous video file.
Record
Search
Various search engines such as time, type and channel.
Playback
Mode
Various fast play, slow play speeds, manual frame by frame playback
and reverse play mode.
Various File
Switch
Ways
Can switch to previous or next file or any file in current play list.
Can switch to file on other channel of the same time. (If there is a file)
Support file continuous play, when file is end system auto plays the next
file in the current channel
Multi-
channel
Playback
There are two playback modes: 4-ch and full-channel. In 4-ch
playback mode, you can select the 1/2/3/4-ch playback according to
your requirement. In full-channel mode, system can playback in full
channels. Please note the 4-ch has no full-channel playback mode.
Window
Zoom
Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when playback
Record and
playback
Partial
Enlargement
When in one-window full-screen playback mode, you can select any zone
to activate partial enlargement function.
HDD backup
Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable disk and
etc.)
Support USB burner (extension function).
Backup
function Backup
Mode
Support network download and backup
View monitor channel remotely.
DVR configuration through client-end and web browser
Upgrade via client or browser to realize remote maintenance.
View alarm information such as external alarm, motion detection and
video loss via client.
Support network PTZ lens control
File download backup and playback
Multiple devices share information via corresponding software such as
professional surveillance software (PSS)
Duplex transparent COM
Network alarm input and output
Network
Function
Network
control
Bidirectional audio.
Motion
Detection
Zone setup: support 396((PAL 22×18, NTSC 22×15)) detection zones.
Various sensitivity levels.
Alarm can activate record or external alarm or screen message prompt.
Video Loss Alarm can activate external alarm or screen message prompt.
External
Alarm
Support record activation function or activate external alarm or screen
message in specified period.
Motion
Detection and
Alarm
Manual
Alarm
Control
Enable or disable alarm input channel
Support analog alarm signal to specific alarm output channel.

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Alarm Input
4-ch alarm input（You
can set normal open or
normal close type to
select the alarm type. ）
8-ch alarm input（You
can set normal open or
normal close type to
select the alarm type. ）
16-ch alarm input
（You can set
normal open or
normal close
type to select the
alarm type. ）
Alarm
Output
3-channel relay output.
Alarm Relay 30VDC 2A，125VAC 1A（activation alarm ）
USB
Interface
2 USB 2.0 ports.
Network
connection
RJ45 10M/100M self-adaptable Ethernet port
RS485 PTZ control port
Support various PTZ control protocols.
Interface
RS232 Ordinary COM (Debug),keyboard connection and transparent serial
port(COM input and output via network )
Hard Disk
Information
Display HDD current status
Data
Stream
Statistics
Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode)
Log
statistics
Backup to 1024 log files.
Support various search engines such as time and type.
Version Display version information: channel amount, alarm input and output
amount, system version and release date.
System
Information
On-line user Display current on-line user
Multi-lever user management; various management modes
Integrated management for local user, serial port user and network user.
Configurable user power.
User
Management
Support user /group and its corresponding rights modification.
No limit to the user or group amount.
Password modification
Administrator can modify other user’s password.
User
Management
Password
Authentication Account lock strategy
Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account lock.
Upgrade Web browser, client-end and update tool.
Password login protection to guarantee safety
User-friendly interface when login. Provide the following options: Logout
Login, Logout and Shutdown /shutdown/ restart.
Right authentication when shut down to make sure only those proper
people can turn off DVR
Power DC +12V/3.3A
Power
Consumption 12W (Exclude HDD)
Working
Temperature
0℃－＋55℃
Working
Humidity
10%－90%
Air
Pressure
86kpa－106kpa
Dimension 375 x285 x45mm
General
Parameter
Weight 3.25KG(Exclude HDD)

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Installation
Mode
Desktop installation
1.3.2 Simple Entry Level Series
Parameter Simple Entry Level Series
Main
Processor
High-performance industrial embedded micro controller
OS Embedded LINUX
System
Resources
Multiplex operations: Multiple-channel record, multiple-channel playback
and network operation simultaneously
Interface User-friendly graphical user interface
Input
Devices
Front panel, USB mouse, remote control
Input
Method
Arabic number, English character, donation and extension Chinese
(optional)
System
Shortcut
Function
Copy/paste operation, USB mouse right-key shortcut menu, double click
USB mouse to switch screen.
Video
Compression H.264
Compression
Standard
Audio
Compression G.711A
Video Input 4-CH composite video input: (NTSC/PAL) BNC (1.0VBP- P, B75Ω)
Video
Output
1-ch PAL/NTSC, BNC (1.0VP- P, 75Ω) composite video signal output.
1-ch VGA output.
Support TV/VGA video output at the same time.
Video
Standard PAL (625 line, 50f/s), NTSC (525 line, 60f/s)
Record
Speed
Real-time Mode: PAL 1f/s to 25f/s per channel and NTSC 1f/s to 30f/s
per channel
Video
Partition
1/4 windows(Optional)
Monitor
Touring
Support monitor tour functions such as alarm, motion detection, and
schedule auto control.
PAL/NTSC
Real-time monitor：
D1 704×576/704×480
Playback：
1/4-ch: D1 704×576/704×480 （The 1st channel can reach D1 25f/S,
and then rest three channels support D1 6f/S only）,CIF 352×288/ 352
×240 , QCIF 176×144/176×120.
Resolution
(PAL/NTSC)
Support dual streams: extra stream resolution QCIF 176×144/176×120
Motion
Detection
Zone setup: support max 396(22×18) zones.
Support various sensitivities.
Image
Quality
6-level image quality (Adjustable)
Video monitor
Privacy
mask
Support one privacy mask of user-defined size in full screen.
Support max 4 zones.

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Image
Information Channel information, time information and privacy mask zone.
TV Adjust Adjust TV output zone suitable to anamorphic video.
Channel
Lock
Cover secret channel with blue screen though system is encoding
normally.
Screen-lock function to prevent unauthorized user seeing secret video.
Channel
Information
Channel name, recording status, screen lock status, video loss status
and motion detection status are shown on the bottom left of display
screen.
Color
Configuration
Hue, brightness, contrast, saturation and gain setup for each channel.
Audio Input 2-ch 200-2000mv 10KΩ(BNC)
Audio
Output
1-ch audio output 200-3000mv 5KΩ(BNC)
Audio
Bidirectional
Audio
Reuse the first channel audio input port to realize bidirectional talk
function.
Hard Disk 1 built-in SATA port. Support 1 HDD.
Hard disk Hard Disk
Occupation
Audio：PCM 28.8MByte/h
Video：56-900MByte/h
Recording
Mode
Manual recording, motion detection recording, schedule recording and
alarm recording
Priority: Manual recording> alarm recording>motion detection
recording>schedule recording.
Recording
Length
1 to 120 minutes single record duration (Default setup is 60 minutes)
Playback
Repeat
Way When hard disk is full, system can overwrite previous video file.
Record
Search
Various search engines such as time, type and channel.
Playback
Mode
Various fast play, slow play speeds, manual frame by frame playback
and reverse play mode.
Various File
Switch
Ways
Can switch to previous or next file or any file in current play list.
Can switch to file on other channel of the same time. (If there is a file)
Support file continuous play, when file is end system auto plays the next
file in the current channel
Multi-
channel
Playback
1/2/3/4-ch playback mode.
Window
Zoom
Switch between self-adaptive screen/full screen when playback
Record and
playback
Partial
Enlargement
When in one-window full-screen playback mode, you can select any zone
to activate partial enlargement function.
HDD backup
Support peripheral USB backup device. (Flash disk, portable disk and
etc.)
Support USB burner (extension function).
Backup
function Backup
Mode
Support network download and backup
View monitor channel remotely.
DVR configuration through client-end and web browser
Upgrade via client or browser to realize remote maintenance.
Network
Function
Network
control
View alarm information such as external alarm, motion detection and
video loss via client.

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Support network PTZ lens control
File download backup and playback
Multiple devices share information via corresponding software such as
professional surveillance software (PSS)
Duplex transparent COM
Network alarm input and output
Bidirectional audio.
Motion
Detection
Zone setup: support 396((PAL 22×18, NTSC 22×15)) detection zones.
Various sensitivity levels.
Alarm can activate record or external alarm or screen message prompt.
Video Loss Alarm can activate external alarm or screen message prompt.
External
Alarm
Support record activation function or activate external alarm or screen
message in specified period.
Manual
Alarm
Control
Enable or disable alarm input channel
Support analog alarm signal to specific alarm output channel.
Alarm Input 4-ch alarm input（You can set normal open or normal close type to
select the alarm type. ）
Alarm
Output
1-channel relay output.
Motion
Detection and
Alarm
Alarm Relay 30VDC 2A，125VAC 1A（activation alarm ）
USB
Interface
2 USB 2.0 ports.
Network
connection
RJ45 10M/100M self-adaptable Ethernet port
RS485 PTZ control port
Support various PTZ control protocols.
Interface
RS232 N/A
Hard Disk
Information
Display HDD current status
Data
Stream
Statistics
Data stream statistics for each channel (in wave mode)
Log
statistics
Backup to 1024 log files.
Support various search engines such as time and type.
Version Display version information: channel amount, alarm input and output
amount, system version and release date.
System
Information
On-line user Display current on-line user
Multi-lever user management; various management modes
Integrated management for local user, serial port user and network user.
Configurable user power.
User
Management
Support user /group and its corresponding rights modification.
No limit to the user or group amount.
Password modification
Administrator can modify other user’s password.
User
Management
Password
Authentication Account lock strategy
Five times login failure in thirty minutes may result in account lock.
Upgrade Web browser, client-end and update tool.
Password login protection to guarantee safety
User-friendly interface when login. Provide the following options: Logout
Login, Logout and Shutdown /shutdown/ restart.
Right authentication when shut down to make sure only those proper
people can turn off DVR
Power DC +12V/3.3A

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Power
Consumption 12W (Exclude HDD)
Working
Temperature
0℃－＋55℃
Working
Humidity
10%－90%
Air
Pressure
86kpa－106kpa
Dimension 325×242×55mm (Including feet)
Weight 2.5KG(Exclude HDD)
General
Parameter
Installation
Mode
Desktop installation

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2Overview and Controls
This section provides information about front panel and rear panel. When you install this series
DVR for the first time, please refer to this part first.
2.1Front Panel
2.1.1 Standard X4S series
The front panel is shown as in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
2.1.2 Simple Entry Level Series
The simple entry level series front panel is shown as below. See Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
Name Icon Function
Power button
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up
or shut down DVR.
Shift Shift In textbox, click this button to switch between numeral,
English(Small/Capitalized),donation and etc.
Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up
and down.
Increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
Up/1
Down/4 S、T
In text mode, input number 1/4 (English character G/H/I)
Shift current activated control,
Left/2
Right/3 WXWhen playback, click these buttons to control playback bar.
In text mode, input number 2(English character A/B/C)
/3(English character D/E/F)
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
ESC ESC
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.

20
Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Enter ENTER
Go to menu
Record REC Manually stop/start recording, working with direction keys
or numeral keys to select the recording channel.
Slow play/8 Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
In text mode, input number 8 (English character T/U/V).
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image color.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press
it for 1.5seconds to delete the previous character before the
cursor.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction
keys to realize setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English
character(small/capitalized) and etc.
Assistant Fn
Realize other special functions.
Fast play/7 Various fast speeds and normal playback.
In text mode, input number 7 (English character P/Q/R/S).
Play
previous/0
_
In playback mode, playback the previous video
In text mode, input number 0.
Reverse/Pau
se/6 W
In normal playback or pause mode, click this button to
reverse
playback
In reverse playback, click this button to pause playback.
In text mode, input number 6 (English character M/N/O)
Play Next/9
fIn playback mode, playback the next video
In menu setup, go to down ward of the dropdown list.
In text mode, input number 9 (English character W/X/Y/Z)
Play/Pause /5 f
In normal playback click this button to pause playback
In pause mode, click this button to resume playback.
In text mode, input number 5(English character J/K/L).
USB port To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.
Network
abnormal
indication
light
Net Network error occurs or there is no network connection, the
light becomes red to alert you.
HDD
abnormal
indication
light
HDD HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified
threshold value, the light becomes red to alert you.
Record light 1-16 System is recording or not. It becomes on when system is
recording.
IR Receiver IR It is to receive the signal from the remote control.