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.