Avtech AVC708H User manual

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960H DVR
QUICK START
GUI Display with USB Mouse Control
Please read instructions thoroughly before operation and retain it for future reference.
For further operation and setup instructions, please go online: www.surveillance-download.com/user/c700.swf
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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Trademark Acknowledgements
and (EagleEyes) - The trademark application is filed and under process in the U.S. and other countries.
iPhone® and iPad® are the registered trademark of Apple Inc., and Apple holds the intelligential property rights to the iPhone and iPad content.
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.
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/DVR/H-Series/linux.tar.gz

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. CONNECTION AND SETUP.............................................................................................................. 1
1.1 SATA Hard Disk Installation....................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Camera Connection ...............................................................................................................................................4
1.2.1 Normal / DCCS Camera..............................................................................................................................4
1.2.2 PTZ Camera ...............................................................................................................................................4
1.3 External Device Connection...................................................................................................................................5
1.4 DVR Power On ......................................................................................................................................................6
1.5 Date and Time Setting............................................................................................................................................6
1.6 Clear Hard Disk......................................................................................................................................................7
1.7 Password Setting ...................................................................................................................................................7
1.8 Examining DCCS Signal Transmission ..................................................................................................................7
2. USER INTERFACE ............................................................................................................................ 9
2.1 DVR Access ...........................................................................................................................................................9
2.2 Live Page...............................................................................................................................................................9
2.2.1 DVR Status .................................................................................................................................................9
2.2.2 Channel Status..........................................................................................................................................10
2.2.3 Record-related Icons.................................................................................................................................10
2.3 Quick Menu Bar ...................................................................................................................................................10
2.3 Main Menu ...........................................................................................................................................................11
3. HARDWARE OVERVIEW................................................................................................................ 13
3.1 Front Panel ..........................................................................................................................................................13
3.2 Rear Panel ...........................................................................................................................................................14
4. BASIC OPERATION ........................................................................................................................ 17
4.1 Key Lock / Unlock ................................................................................................................................................17
4.2 User Level Creation .............................................................................................................................................17
4.3 PTZ Control..........................................................................................................................................................19
4.4 Playback ..............................................................................................................................................................19
4.4.1 Playback Control.......................................................................................................................................20
4.4.2 Event Search ............................................................................................................................................20
4.4.3 Audio Playback .........................................................................................................................................20
4.5 Video Backup.......................................................................................................................................................21
4.6 Video Playback on PC (.dv5) ...............................................................................................................................22
4.6.1 Convert the file format to AVI ....................................................................................................................22
4.7 Digital Zoom.........................................................................................................................................................22
APPENDIX 1 PIN CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................. 23
APPENDIX 2 PUSH VIDEO CONFIGURATION.................................................................................. 27
A2.1 PIN Connection .................................................................................................................................................27
A2.2 Configuration .....................................................................................................................................................28
APPENDIX 3 MOBILE SURVEILLANCE VIA EAGLEEYES .............................................................. 31
A3.1 Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................................31
A3.2 Where to download............................................................................................................................................31
APPENDIX 4. SET PUSH VIDEO........................................................................................................ 33
A4.1 Prerequisite .......................................................................................................................................................33
A4.2 Enable Push Video ............................................................................................................................................33
A5.2.1 From iOS®Mobile Device (iPhone®/ iPad®)...........................................................................................33

A5.2.2 From Android™ Mobile Device ...............................................................................................................34
APPENDIX 5. SET FLOW COUNTING / VIRTUAL FENCE / ONE WAY ............................................ 35
A5.1 IVS APPLICATION.............................................................................................................................................36
A5.1.1 FLOW COUNTING .................................................................................................................................36
A5.1.2 VIRTUAL FENCE and ONE WAY ...........................................................................................................37
A5.2 IVS STATISTICS................................................................................................................................................38
APPENDIX 6 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE LIST...................................................................... 41
APPENDIX 7 COMPATIBLE HARD DISK LIST .................................................................................. 43
APPENDIX 8 DVD WRITER INSTALLATION ..................................................................................... 45

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1. 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.
1.1 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 43.
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 “1.6 Clear Hard Disk” at page 7.
Type 1
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.
Note: The bottom space in “Bracket 2” may be empty for
users to install a DVD writer by themselves.
T
o
know how to do, please refer to “APPENDIX 8 DVD
WRITER INSTALLATION” at page 45.
Front Panel
Bracket 1:
Need to be removed first
to fasten a hard disk.
Bracket 2:
Fasten a hard disk
directly.
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.
Then, fasten the hard disk to the bracket.
Note: If the second hard disk is to be installed, go to 2-2;
If no, go to Step3 directly.
Note: For certain 8CH models, only one hard disk is
allowed when a DVD writer is installed.
fasten

2
2-2 To install on the second bracket
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.
fasten
Step3:Replace the first bracket back to the DVR.
Step4:Connect the power and data bus cables to the hard disk.
Step5:Close the upper cover of the DVR, and fasten all the screws you loosened in Step1.
Type 2
Note: Below takes a 16CH DVR model as an example. This hard disk installation type may also appy to a
8CH or 4CH DVR model.
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:Find the HDD brackets supplied in the sales package, and also the screw holes in the DVR as indicated
below.
Note: One hard disk should use two brackets.
Front Panel
Rear Panel
screw hole for
hdd bracket

3
Step3:Attach and fasten the brackets to your hard disk. Make sure the PCB side of the hard disk is facing up.
fasten
Step4:Fasten the hard disk with the brackets to your DVR, as indicated below.
Step5:Connect the power and data bus cables to the hard disk.
Front Panel
R
ear Panel
fasten
Step6:Install another hard disk if needed.
Step7:Close the upper cover of the DVR, and fasten all the screws you loosened in Step1.
Type 3
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:Place the hard disk to the bracket, and fasten it with the supplied screws. Make sure the PCB side of the
hard disk is facing up.
Front Panel
screw hole
.
Step3:Connect the power and data bus cables to the hard disk.
Front Panel