Avtech AVC700 User manual

Multilingual Version
English
Français
Español

700_708H_m769_Manual_V1.3
FULL D1 DVR
User Manual
Intelligent Video Surveillance
GUI Display with USB Mouse Control
Please read instructions thoroughly before operation and retain it for future reference.
For the actual display & operation, please refer to your DVR in hand.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Only operate this apparatus
from the type of power source indicated on the label. The company shall not be liable for any damages arising out
of any improper use, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
All lead-free products offered by the company comply with the requirements of the European law on the Restriction of Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) directive, which means our manufacture processes and products are strictly “lead-free” and without the
hazardous substances cited in the directive.
The crossed-out wheeled bin mark symbolizes that within the European Union the product must be collected separately at the
product end-of-life. This applies to your product and any peripherals marked with this symbol. Do not dispose of these products as
unsorted municipal waste. Contact your local dealer for procedures for recycling this equipment.
This apparatus is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements.
Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Trademark Acknowledgements
and (EagleEyes) - The trademark application is filed and under process in the U.S. and other countries.
iPhone® is the registered trademark of Apple Inc.
BlackBerry® and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S.
and countries around the world. Used under license from Research In Motion Limited.
Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.
Microsoft®, Windows®, Internet Explorer®, Mozilla® Firefox®, Google Chrome™, Safari®, QuickTime®, Windows® Mobile & Symbian®
mentioned in this document are the registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Disclaimer
The information in this manual was current when released. We reserve the right to revise or remove any content in this manual at any time. We
do not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of this manual. For the actual display
& operation, please refer to your DVR in hand. The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.
Grounding
This is a Safety Class 1 Product (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be
inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the instrument
is likely to make the instrument dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
Water & Moisture
Do not expose this product to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product.

MPEG4 Licensing
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD
(“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4
VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT
RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE
HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM.
GPL Licensing
This product contains codes which are developed by Third-Party-Companies and which are subject to the GNU General
Public License (“GPL”) or the GNU Lesser Public License (“LGPL”).
The GPL Code used in this product is released without warranty and is subject to the copyright of the corresponding
author.
Further source codes which are subject to the GPL-licenses are available upon request.
We are pleased to provide our modifications to the Linux Kernel, as well as a few new commands, and some tools to get
you into the code. The codes are provided on the FTP site, and please download them from the following site or you
can refer to your distributor:
http://download.dvrtw.com.tw/GPL/076D_Series/arm-linux-2.6.tar.gz

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. HARDWARE OVERVIEW................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Package Content ...................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Front Panel ............................................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Rear Panel .............................................................................................................................................................2
2. CONNECTION AND SETUP ........................................................................................................... 4
2.1 SATA Hard Disk Installation....................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Camera Connection ...............................................................................................................................................5
2.2.1 Normal / DCCS Camera ................................................................................................................................5
2.2.2 PTZ Camera ..................................................................................................................................................5
2.3 External Device Connection...................................................................................................................................6
2.4 DVR Power On ......................................................................................................................................................7
2.5 Date and Time Setting............................................................................................................................................7
2.6 Clear Hard Disk......................................................................................................................................................8
2.7 Password Setting ...................................................................................................................................................8
2.8 Examining DCCS Signal Transmission ..................................................................................................................9
3. USER INTERFACE........................................................................................................................ 10
3.1 DVR Access .........................................................................................................................................................10
3.2 Live Page.............................................................................................................................................................10
3.1.1 DVR Status ..................................................................................................................................................10
3.1.2 Channel Status. ...........................................................................................................................................11
3.1.3 Record-related Icons ...................................................................................................................................11
3.3 Quick Menu Bar ...................................................................................................................................................11
3.4 Main Menu ...........................................................................................................................................................12
4. FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS .............................................................................................. 13
4.1 Key Lock / Unlock ................................................................................................................................................13
4.2 User Level Creation .............................................................................................................................................13
4.3 PTZ Control ....................................................................................................................................................14
4.4 Playback ..............................................................................................................................................................15
4.4.1 Playback Control..........................................................................................................................................15
4.4.2 Event Search ...............................................................................................................................................16
4.4.3 Audio Playback ............................................................................................................................................16
4.5 Video Backup.......................................................................................................................................................16
4.6 Video Playback on PC (.dv5) ...............................................................................................................................17
4.6.1 Convert the file format to AVI .......................................................................................................................17
4.7 Digital Zoom .................................................................................................................................................17
5. MAIN MENU .................................................................................................................................. 19
5.1 QUICK START .....................................................................................................................................................19
5.1.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................19
5.1.2 TIME SETUP ...............................................................................................................................................20
5.1.3 DAYLIGHT...................................................................................................................................................21
5.2 SYSTEM ..............................................................................................................................................................21
5.2.1 ACCOUNT ...................................................................................................................................................21
5.2.2 TOOLS.........................................................................................................................................................22
5.2.3 SYSTEM INFO ............................................................................................................................................23
5.2.4 BACKUP DATA............................................................................................................................................24
5.2.5 BACKUP LOG .............................................................................................................................................26

5.3 EVENT INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................................27
5.3.1 QUICK SEARCH .........................................................................................................................................27
5.3.2 EVENT SEARCH.........................................................................................................................................27
5.3.3 HDD INFO ...................................................................................................................................................28
5.3.4 EVENT LOG ................................................................................................................................................28
5.4 ADVANCED CONFIG...........................................................................................................................................29
5.4.1 CAMERA .....................................................................................................................................................29
5.4.2 DETECTION................................................................................................................................................29
5.4.3 ALERT .........................................................................................................................................................30
5.4.4 NETWORK ..................................................................................................................................................31
5.4.5 DISPLAY......................................................................................................................................................34
5.4.6 RECORD .....................................................................................................................................................35
5.4.7 DEVICES.....................................................................................................................................................36
5.4.8 DCCS ..........................................................................................................................................................37
5.4.9 IVS...............................................................................................................................................................38
5.4.10 NOTIFY .....................................................................................................................................................42
5.5 SCHEDULE SETTING.........................................................................................................................................45
5.5.1 RECORD .....................................................................................................................................................45
5.5.2 DETECTION................................................................................................................................................46
5.5.3 ALARM ........................................................................................................................................................46
6. REMOTE OPERATION.................................................................................................................. 47
6.1 Supplied Licensed Software.................................................................................................................................47
6.1.1 Installation & Network Connection...............................................................................................................47
6.1.2 Control Panel Overview ...............................................................................................................................48
6.1.3. General Operation ......................................................................................................................................50
6.1.4. E-Map.........................................................................................................................................................52
6.2 Web Browser .......................................................................................................................................................58
6.2.1 Event Playback & Download........................................................................................................................60
6.2.2 IVS Statistics................................................................................................................................................61
APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................62
APPENDIX 2 PIN CONFIGURATION................................................................................................ 64
APPENDIX 3 PUSH VIDEO CONFIGURATION ............................................................................... 65
A3.1 PIN Connection .................................................................................................................................................65
A3.2 Configuration .....................................................................................................................................................67
APPENDIX 4 MOBILE SURVEILLANCE VIA EAGLEEYES ............................................................ 68
A4.1 Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................................68
A4.2 Where to download............................................................................................................................................68
APPENDIX 5 SET PUSH VIDEO.......................................................................................................70
A5.1 Prerequisite .......................................................................................................................................................70
A5.2 Enable Push Video ............................................................................................................................................70
A5.2.1 From iPhone / iPad....................................................................................................................................70
A5.2.2 From Android Mobile Device .....................................................................................................................71
APPENDIX 6 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE LIST ................................................................... 72
APPENDIX 7 COMPATIBLE SATA HDD LIST.................................................................................. 73
APPENDIX 8 MAIN MENU STRUCTURE......................................................................................... 74
APPENDIX 9 DVR BATTERY REPLACEMENT ............................................................................... 76

HARDWARE OVERVIEW
1
1. HARDWARE OVERVIEW
Note: The functions on the front panel and rear panel may vary, depending on the model you have.
1.1 Package Content
Standard Package
DVR HDD screws
Adapter & power cord USB Mouse
IR remote controller Manual for IR remote controller
Optional Accessories
IR Receiver extension cable CD manual
1.2 Front Panel
1) LED Indicators
DVR is powered on.
The hard disk is reading or recording.
An alarm is triggered.
Timer recording is on.
Under playback status.
2) CH1 ~ 16
Press the channel number buttons to select the channel to display.
3)
Press to show the 4 channel display mode.
4) SEQ
Press to display each channel in full screen one by one starting from CH1. When the last channel is displayed, it
will repeat from CH1 again. To exit this mode, press “SEQ” again.
5) SLOW
In the playback mode, press to show slow playback.
6) ZOOM
Press to enlarge the picture of selected channel in the FRAME or FIELD recording mode.
7) PLAY
Press to playback the latest recorded data.
8) LIST (Event List Search)
Press to quickly search the recorded files by event types, or select FULL to show all the event logs.
To quickly search the time you want, select “QUICK SEARCH”. For details, please refer to “5.4.1 QUICK
SEARCH” in the user manual.
9) MENU
Press “MENU” to enter the main menu.
10) ENTER
Press “ENTER” to confirm the setting.

HARDWARE OVERVIEW
2
11) (▲) / (▼) / (◄) / (►)
Press ▲/ ▼/ ◄/ ►to move up / down / left / right.
In the playback mode:
Press “” to pause playback.
Press “” to stop playback.
Press ““ to fast forward.
Press ““ to fast rewind.
12) AUDIO (SLOW + ZOOM)
Press “SLOW” + “ZOOM” to select live or playback audio from audio channel 1~4.
Live audio from audio channel 1~4
(indicated in white). Playback audio from audio channel 1~4 (indicated in yellow).
Audio channel unselected
13) P.T.Z. ( + SEQ)
Press “ ” + “SEQ” at the same time to enter / exit the PTZ control mode.
14) USB port
There are two USB ports on the front panel, one for connecting your USB mouse for mouse control, and the other
one for connecting your USB flash drive for video backup.
Note: It’s not allowed to have two USB mice or two USB flash drives connected on the front panel.
Note: For the compatible USB flash drive list, please refer to “APPENDIX 6 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH
DRIVE LIST” at page 72.
1.3 Rear Panel
1) 75Ω/ HI-IMPEDANCE (For selected models only)
When using VIDEO LOOP, switch to HI-IMPEDANCE. If not, switch to 75Ω.
2) VIDEO IN: Connect to the video connector of a camera.
VIDEO LOOP (For selected models only):Video output connector.
Note: The DVR will automatically detect the video system of the camera, please make sure that the
cameras are properly connected to the DVR and power-supplied before the DVR is turned on.
3) AUDIO IN (1~4)
Connect to the audio connector of a camera if the camera supports audio recording.
Note: To make a video backup with audio, make sure the camera which supports the audio function is
connected to the video-in channel and audio-in channel. For example, the audio data from audio
CH1 will be recorded with the video data from video CH1.
For 16CH models, the audio CH1 ~ CH4 are corresponding to video CH1 ~ CH4 respectively.
4) AUDIO OUT (1~2)
Connect to a speaker with 1 mono audio output.
5) CALL (For selected models only)
Connect to a monitor specific for sequence display.
6) HDMI
Connect to the HDMI port of the monitor which supports HDMI video output.
Note: Dual video outputs via both VGA and HDMI ports are supported.
7) VGA
Connect to the VGA port of the monitor which supports HDMI video output.
Note: Dual video outputs via both VGA and HDMI ports are supported.

HARDWARE OVERVIEW
3
Note: It’s not supported to connect to the VGA port of the monitor which doesn’t support HDMI video
output.
8) IR
Connect the IR receiver extension line for remote control.
9) eSATA
This port is used to connect a storage device supporting eSATA interface; for instance, an external hard disk or a
disk array.
Note: Please purchase a disk array supporting Linux system to ensure your DVR to work properly.
10) Push Video Alarm In (For selected models only)
Connect up to four external alarm devices for active event notifications to your smart phone (Push Video). The
four alarm inputs, 1 ~ 4, are corresponding to the four video inputs, CH1 ~ 4.
11) EXTERNAL I/O
This port is used to connect external devices (such as speed dome cameras or external alarm, etc).
12) LAN
Connect to Internet by LAN cable.
13) DC 19V IN
Connect to the supplied adapter.
14) Power Switch
Switch to “—” to turn on the power, and “” to turn off the power.

CONNECTION AND SETUP
4
2. CONNECTION AND SETUP
Before the DVR is powered on, make sure you have installed a hard disk, connected at least one camera and a
HDMI monitor. For details, please refer to the following sections.
Note: The DVR is designed to automatically detect the video system of the connected cameras (NTSC or
PAL). To make sure the system detection is correct, please check if the cameras are connected to
the DVR and power-supplied before the DVR is powered on.
2.1 SATA Hard Disk Installation
A SATA hard disk must be installed before the DVR is powered on.
Note: It’s not recommended to use a green hard disk in this device. Please check our hard disk
compatible list at page 73.
Note: It’s recommended to clear all data in the hard disk when the DVR is powered on and the date &
time are set correctly to ensure the recorded data are not mixed with other data previously saved
in the same hard disk. For details, please refer to “2.6 Clear Hard Disk” at page 8.
Step1:Loose the screws on the upper cover and open the upper cover of the DVR.
Note: The DVR cover is made of metal. Please be careful with its edge when you remove the cover.
Step2:There are two hard disk brackets for this DVR as
indicated in the right picture.
2-1 To install on the first bracket
Remove the bracket, and align the screw holes of the
bracket with the hard disk’s screw holes. Make sure the
PCB side of the hard disk is facing up.
Fasten the hard disk to the bracket, and connect the
power connector and data bus connector to the hard
disk. Then, replace the bracket to DVR.
2-2 To install on the second bracket
Connect the power connector and data bus connector
to the hard disk.
Align the screw holes of the bracket with the hard disk’s
screw holes. Make sure the PCB side of the hard disk is
facing up. Then, fasten the hard disk to the bracket.
Step3:Close the upper cover of the DVR, and fasten all the screws you loosened in Step1.

CONNECTION AND SETUP
5
2.2 Camera Connection
Install the camera on the wall or ceiling based on your installation environment and camera type. For installation
details, please refer to the user manual of your camera.
2.2.1 Normal / DCCS Camera
1) Connecting to DVR video input
Connect the camera video output to the DVR video input port with a coaxial cable or RCA line with a BNC
connector.
Note: For connecting a DCCS-type camera, make sure your DVR model supports DCCS, the camera is
connected to the 1st video channel (CH1), and the distance between the camera and DVR needs
to be within 200 meters by using a 3C2V coaxial cable (112 braids) for DCCS control to take
effects. For more details, please refer to “2.8 Examining DCCS Signal Transmission” at page 9.
2) Connecting to DVR audio input (Optional)
Connect the camera audio output to the DVR audio input port with a coaxial cable or RCA cable with BNC
connectors.
3) Connecting to power
Connect the camera with indicated power supply and make sure it’s power-supplied.
2.2.2 PTZ Camera
The following description is taking our brand’s PTZ camera as an example.
Note: The RS485 wiring is not needed when your DVR and PTZ camera both support DCCS, and the
video channel your PTZ camera connects is CH1. If yes, please go to STEP 5 directly for PTZ
camera setting.
For detailed PIN / port connection, please refer to “APPENDIX 2 PIN CONFIGURATION” at page 64. For detailed
PTZ camera control and operation, please refer to its own user manual.
RJ11 cable 25 PIN D-Sub Connector
RS485-A: Red wire RS485-A: PIN 12
RS485-B: Green wire RS485-B: PIN 24
1
1516171819202122232425 14
2345678910111213
Solder Side o
f
25-pin D-Sub connector
RS485 -A: PIN12 / RS485-B: PIN2 4
The RJ11 cable is not supplied in the sales package. The D-Sub connector is not supplied with the DVR package.
STEP 1: Get a RJ11 cable with the proper length to your connection.
Different RJ11 connector may have different wire layout, so the connection might be different. If you
cannot control the DVR after connection, please reverse the RJ11 cable connection with the DVR.
STEP 2: Remove one end of the insulating coating of the RJ11 cable.
Remove one end of the insulating coating of the RJ11 cable to find the RS485-A and the RS485-B wires,
and remove the insulating coating to reveal the naked wires for further connection.

CONNECTION AND SETUP
6
STEP 3: Twist the RS485-A and RS485-B wires of the RJ11 cable and the speed dome camera together.
Twist the RS485-A (red) and RS485-B (green) wires of the RJ11 cable to the RS485-A (brown) and
RS485-B (orange) wires of the speed dome camera. To protect the naked wires, use the insulation tape
to cover on the twisted wires.
STEP 4: Connect the other end of the RJ11 cable to DVR.
Solder the RS485-A (red) and RS485-B (green) wires of the RJ11 cable to the corresponding pins on the
solder side of the 9 or 25 PIN D-Sub connector (as shown above).
STEP 5: Set the camera at the DVR side.
Right click to show the main menu in the live view, and go to “ ” (ADVANCED CONFIG) “DEVICES”
to set the camera.
a) Select the device to “PTZ”.
b) Set the ID to the value the same as the one set in the camera. The default ID of the camera is 000.
c) Select the protocol to “NORMAL”.
d) Set the baud rate to the value the same as the one set in the camera. The default baud rate of the
camera is 2400.
ADVANCED CONFIG
C A M E R A CH1 CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
CH9
CH10 CH11 

DETECTION DEVICE PTZ

ALERT
ID 000
NETWORK PROTOCOL NORMAL

DISPLAY
RATE 2400

RECORD
DEVICES
DCCS
IVS
NOTIFY
EXIT
2.3 External Device Connection
This device supports external device connection with RS485 and alarm I/O ports, allowing users to connect
control devices such as a PTZ camera or keyboard controller, or connect alarm devices such as a magnetic
contact or buzzer.
Check the user manual of your external device to know which pin(s) should be used, and connect it to the
corresponding pins on the DVR rear panel.
Note: For more details about alarm I/O pin configurations, please refer to “APPENDIX 2 PIN
CONFIGURATION” at page 64.
Certain alarm-in pins also support sending instant event notifications to your mobile devices, such as iPhone, iPad
and Android mobile devices, for an alarm event (Push Video). For details, please refer to “APPENDIX 3 PUSH
VIDEO CONFIGURATION” at page 65.

CONNECTION AND SETUP
7
2.4 DVR Power On
This device should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Connect
the indicated AC power cord to the power adapter, and plug into an electrical outlet. Then turn the power switch on
the rear panel to “—“. The power LED will be on.
Note: Before the DVR is powered on, make sure (1) the cameras are connected and power-supplied for
the detection of the camera video system to be correct, and (2) a HDMI monitor is connected to
the DVR for correct video output detection.
Note: To ensure that your DVR works constantly and properly, it's recommended to use an UPS,
Uninterruptible Power Supply (Optional), for continuously operation.
2.5 Date and Time Setting
Before operating your DVR, please set the date and time on your DVR FIRST.
Note: Please DO NOT change the date or time of your DVR after the recording function is activated.
Otherwise, the recorded data will be disordered and you will not be able to find the recorded file
to backup by time search. If users change the date or time accidentally when the recording
function is activated, it’s recommended to clear all HDD data, and start recording again.
Note: For the first time to use the DVR, please power it on for at least 48 hours continuously after the
date & time is set correctly. It helps to prevent DVR time from resetting after the disconnecting of
DVR power. If the DVR time resets after the disconnecting of DVR power, for example, caused by
a power outage, the battery might run out and please replace the battery as described in
“APPENDIX 9 DVR BATTERY REPLACEMENT” at page 76.
Right-click to enter the DVR password with the password keypad. The default administrator password is 0000.
The status will be changed from (key lock) to (unlock). Then, right-click to show the main menu, and
select (QUICK START) “TIME SETUP” to set the date & time.
QUICK START
GENERAL DATE 2009 / NOV / 17
TIME SETUP TIME 15 : 35 : 53
DAYLIGHT
EXIT

CONNECTION AND SETUP
8
2.6 Clear Hard Disk
It’s recommended to clear all data in the hard disk for the first time to user this DVR to ensure the recorded data
are not mixed with other data previously saved in the same hard disk.
Right-click to show the main menu, and select (SYSTEM) “SYSTEM INFO” “CLEAR HDD”. The DVR
will reboot when hard disk data are cleared.
SYSTEM
ACCOUNT BAUD RATE 2400 
TOOLS HOST ID 000
SYSTEM INFO R.E.T.R 5 
BACKUP DATA AUTO KEY LOCK(S) NEVER 
BACKUP LOG CLEAR HDD HDD-0 
RESET DEFAULT SUBMIT
REMOTE CONTROL ID 000
SERIAL TYPE RS485
VIDEO FORMAT NTSC
VERSION 1019-1008-1010-1010
EXIT
2.7 Password Setting
Right-click to show the main menu, and select (SYSTEM) “ACCOUNT” to change the default password of
SUPERVISOR.
There are four user levels for different access privileges: SUPERVISOR, POWER USER, NORMAL & GUEST.
For details, please refer to “4.2 User Level Creation” at page 13.
SYSTEM
ACCOUNT USER LIST
TOOLS USER NAME LEVEL
SYSTEM INFO admin SUPERVISOR
BACKUP DATA power POWER USER
BACKUP LOG normal NORMAL
guest GUEST
EXIT ADD EDIT DEL

CONNECTION AND SETUP
9
2.8 Examining DCCS Signal Transmission
Note: Needed only when the camera connected to CH1 supports DCCS.
Check the channel status bar of CH1, and see if the status icon of DCCS connection is “ ”.
If yes, the connection is ok.
If you see “ ”, make sure:
- The distance between this DVR and the DCCS camera should not exceed 200 meters with a 3C2V coaxial cable (112
braids).
Note: However, different materials used in 3C2V coaxial cables with different connection distance may
cause some effects for the availability and fluency of signal transmission.
- It’s not allowed to use a signal booster or modem to amplify signals and extend the connection distance.

USER INTERFACE
10
3. USER INTERFACE
3.1 DVR Access
Connect your USB mouse to one of the USB ports on the DVR front panel, and check if there’s a mouse icon ( )
on the screen, indicating the USB mouse is detected properly.
Move your mouse to enter the DVR password with the password keypad. The default user name and password
are both “admin”. The status will be changed from (key lock) to (unlock).
Note: You may configure four different user levels to have different access privileges in “SYSTEM” 
“ACCOUNT”. For details, please refer to “4.2 User Level Creation” at page 13.
Password Input
3.2 Live Page
3.1.1 DVR Status
Key lock Key unlock
Overwrite on Overwrite off
Internet disconnected Internet connected
Local connection USB mouse connected
USB flash drive / device connected No USB device connected
IVS on
Timer record on Timer record off
PTZ mode on PTZ mode off
Sequence mode on Sequence mode off

USER INTERFACE
11
3.1.2 Channel Status.
Note: Certain icons are for selected models only.
Original size Fit to screen DCCS connection OK DCCS connection failed
Live audio on Audio off Audio playback on Audio playback off
Recording Human detection event Motion event Alarm event
Record mode: Frame Record mode: Field Record mode: CIF
Virtual fence event One way pass event Scene Change event
3.1.3 Record-related Icons
1) Manual Recording
By defaults, manual recording is on ( ) when the DVR is powered on and a hard disk is installed.
2) Event Recording
The event icons, / / / / / , show on the channel status bar when their respective
events occur and the related record function is on.
3) Timer Recording
When timer recording is on, you will see “ ” on the screen.
4) HDD Overwritten
Be defaults, the HDD overwritten function is set to ON, and “ ” will be shown on the screen.
Note: To disable this function, right click to display the main menu in the live view, and go to “ ”
(ADVANCED CONFIG.) “RECORD” “OVERWRITE”.
3.3 Quick Menu Bar
Move to the arrow mark to extend the quick menu bar and show the five functions as follows:
Quick Menu: Open
Click to show the channel switch panel and select the channel you
want. For details, please refer to “3.2.1 Channel Switch” below.
Click to display the playback control panel, and click to play the
latest recorded video clip, or click to enter the search list.
Switch to the channel you want first, and click to enter the zoom-in
mode. In this mode, click and drag the red frame on the bottom left of
the screen to move to the place you want to see. To exit this mode, click
.
Click to show the power off panel to either halt or reboot the system.

USER INTERFACE
12
3.4 Main Menu
Right-click anywhere on the screen to show the main menu as follows, and right-click again to exit.
Main Menu
QUICK START Click to set the status display, image settings,
and date & time.
SYSTEM Click to set the system configurations.
EVENT INFORMATION Click to enter the event search menu.
ADVANCED CONFIG
Click to set CAMERA, DETECTION, ALERT,
NETWORK, DISPLAY, RECORD, DEVICES,
DCCS*, IVS* & NOTIFY*.
SCHEDULE SETTING Click to set record timer, detection timer & alarm
timer.
* For selected models only

FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS
13
4. FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS
4.1 Key Lock / Unlock
To lock or unlock NVR local operation, click (unlock) or (lock) on the DVR status bar to change the
status to (lock) or (unlock).
To unlock NVR local operation, you’ll be prompted to enter the user name and password to access.
Note: The default user name and password are both “admin”, which is the highest user level.
Note: Different user level has different access privilege for certain DVR functions. Please refer to “4.2
User Level Creation” at page 13.
4.2 User Level Creation
Note: This function is available only for “SUPERVISOR”.
To create different user account for different access privilege, click (SYSTEM) ), and select “ACCOUNT” to
enter “USER LIST”.
SYSTEM
ACCOUNT USER LIST
TOOLS USER NAME LEVEL
SYSTEM INFO admin SUPERVISOR
BACKUP DATA power POWER USER
BACKUP LOG normal NORMAL
guest GUEST
EXIT ADD EDIT DEL
Different user level has different access privilege for certain functions as described below:
Function User Level
SUPERVISOR POWER NORMAL GUEST
DVR status
/ Key lock / unlock 
Channel status
/ Live audio on / off 
/ Playback audio on / off 
/ Original size / Fit to screen 
PTZ Control 
Quick menu bar
Channel Selection 
Playback 
Digital Zoom 
Power 

FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS
14
Function User Level
SUPERVISOR POWER NORMAL GUEST
Main menu
Quick Start 
System 
Event Information 
Advanced Config. 
Schedule Setting 
Playback control
Fast Forward 
Fast Rewind 
/ Play / Pause 
Stop 
Slow Playback 
/ Previous / Next Hour 
Quick Search 
4.3 PTZ Control
Note: This function is available only for “SUPERVISOR” and “POWER USER”. To know more details,
please refer to “4.2 User Level Creation” at page 13.
Click on the channel status bar to display the panel as follows:
/ / / Up / Down / Left / Right Click to move your selection up / down / left / right, or
change settings.
/ Digital zoom in / out Click to zoom in / out the camera image digitally.
/ Focus near / far Click to adjust the focus of the image.
Preset point
Click to display the preset point panel for preset point
viewing or setting. For details, please refer to the section
below.
How to set a preset point:
Step1:
Step2: Click or to the proper ratio you need, and
click / / / to move to the point you
want to configure as a preset point.
Step3: Click the numbering you want to configure for this
point, and wait till you see (command sending)
appearing and disappearing on the DVR status bar.
Step4: Repeat from Step1 again to set other points if
needed, or click to return to the preset point
selection panel.