Avtech AVH504P User manual

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029Z
0401_304_304a_516a_0801_504(P)_408(P)_316_315_quick_V1.5
HD VIDEO RECORDER
SERIES
＆Quick Start
Please read instructions thoroughly before operation and retain it for future reference.
Online manual download: www.surveillance-download.com/user/h0401.swf

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD
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 is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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 mat not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Disclaimer
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. The content of
this manual is subject to change without notice.
This product doesn’t have a standby / off mode.

MPEG4 Licensing
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING
MPEG4 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 MPEG4 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/NVR/T-Series/linux.tar.gz

HARDWARE OVERVIEW
1
1. HARDWARE OVERVIEW
1.1 Front Panel
Note: The functions on the front panel and rear panel may vary, depending on the mode you have.
1) LED indicators
Alarm or An alarm event occurs.
Internet or The device is connected to Internet.
e-SATA An external disk array is connected.
* This device is power-supplied.
*The device is connected to LAN.
Record* Recording is on.
HDD* Hard disks are installed in the device and connected well.
* For Selected models only
2) USB port ( )
Insert a compatible USB flash drive for video backup.
Note: For the compatible list of USB flash drives, please refer to “APPENDIX 1 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH
DRIVE LIST” at page 9.
3) Mouse port ( )
Insert a mouse for function operation.
1.2 Rear Panel
1) eSATA
This port is used to connect a storage device supporting eSATA interface; for instance, a disk array.
Note: Please purchase a disk array supporting Linux system to ensure your device works properly. For
the compatible list, please refer to “APPENDIX 5 DISK ARRAY COMPATIBLE LIST” at page 15.
Note: If the disk array is not connected or detected well, check the mode of your disk array, or do a
reset default on your disk array and try again.
2) HDMI
This port is used to connect the monitor, which supports HDMI interface.
Note: Direct connection to the monitor, which supports VGA or composite interface, is not supported.
Please prepare a converter in advance.
3) VGA (for selected models only)
This port is used to connect the monitor which supports VGA interface.
4) WAN (or INTERNET)
This port is used to connect your device to Internet.
5) DC IN
Connect the device to power with the regulated adapter.
6) (Power switch)
Switch to “–” to turn on the power, and “” to turn off the power.

HARDWARE OVERVIEW
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7) AUDIO OUT (for selected models only)
Connect to a speaker.
8) Video Input (w/PoN) (for selected models only)
They are used to connect IP cameras locally. This device supports PoN (power-over-network), which could
provide power to all connected cameras. No power adapters are needed for cameras.
9) Video Input (w/PoE) (for selected models only)
They are used to connect IP cameras locally. This device supports PoE (power-over-ethernet), which could
provide power to all connected cameras. No power adapters are needed for cameras.
10)LAN (for selected models only)
This port is used to connect IP cameras to this device with a hub (if necessary) locally.
11)EXTERNAL I/O (for selected models only)
Insert the supplied external I/O block, and users are able to connect external devices.

CONNECTION
3
2. CONNECTION
2.1 Camera IP Configurations by LAN
Auto mode is to simplify the complicated network settings within three minutes. The connection mode of the LAN
port is “AUTO” by default. This mode is suitable when the LAN port of the device is connected to a hub.
Note: SETTING Path: (ADVANCED CONFIG) NETWORK LAN MODE.
Type 1
Monitor
which supports HD image display
Connect IP cameras as many as your recorder supports:
Rear
Panel
High Definition
Display Interface
RJ45
network cable
Alarm I/O to connect to ala rm devices
alam in
Ground
Or
Alarm I/O
Please refer to the IP camera
user manual for connection
Power Switch
IP camera
Laptop
iPhone
iPad
Android Devices
......
Internet
Remote
Controller
DC48VAdapter
DC48V IN
eSATA port
Please install a HDD into this
recorder before connecting it to
IP cameras for video recording.
Disk Array
Note: For access this recorder remotely with your mobile device or laptop, you need to connect this
recorder to Internet. For details, please get the setup manual from the supplied CD or from
www.surveillance-download.com/user/network_setup/network_setup_recorder.pdf.

CONNECTION
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Type 2
Monitor
which supports HD image display
Connect up to 16 IP devices:
Rear
Panel
High Definition
Display Inter face
IP camera
Laptop
iPhone
iPad
Android Devices
......
Internet
Adapter
eSATA port
Disk Array
RJ45
network
cable
Router
Please install a HDD into this
recorder before connecting it to
IP cameras for video recording.
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Please refer to the IP camera
user manual for connection
Note: For access this recorder remotely with your mobile device or laptop, you need to connect this
recorder to Internet. For details, please get the setup manual from the supplied CD or from
www.surveillance-download.com/user/network_setup/network_setup_recorder.pdf.

CONNECTION
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The device will automatically configure the IP address of a camera connected by LAN if:
The connected IP camera is our brand’s IP camera.
Reset the IP camera to default value (the default IP configuration method of the camera is “DHCP”).
The camera is powered on before the device is powered on.
If the device doesn’t configure the IP address of your camera automatically as described above, your IP
camera might NOT be:
Our brand’s IP camera.
Set to “DHCP” as its default IP configuration method.
To solve this, use our brand’s IP camera, and reconfigure its IP address to 10.1.1.xx (xx ranges from 11 ~
253), in the same network segment as the device.
a) Move your mouse to the left side of the screen to show the quick bar, and select “ ”. You’ll see the list of
every connected IP camera with its connection status to this device and MAC address.
b) Select the IP address which is not used, and select “SETUP”.
IP SEARCH
IP PORT MAC TYPE PROTOCOL STATUS
10.1.1.12 88 00:0e:53:e5:9a:f1 IP CAMERA AVTECH CONNECTED TO CH1
10.1.1.12 88 UNKNOWN IP CAMERA ONVIF CONNECTED TO CH1
10.1.1.13 88 00:0e:53:a6:91:18 IP CAMERA AVTECH CONNECTED TO CH2
10.1.1.13 88 UNKNOWN IP CAMERA ONVIF CONNECTED TO CH2
10.1.2.14 88 00:0e:53:a5:9f:a2 SWITCH AVTECH UNUSED
10.1.2.14 88 00:0e:53:a5:9f:a2 SWITCH AVTECH UNUSED
10.1.1.15 88 00:0e:53:e1:4e:k5 IP CAMERA AVTECH CONNECTED TO CH3
10.1.1.15 88 UNKNOWN IP CAMERA ONVIF CONNECTED TO CH3
10.1.1.16 88 00:0e:53:s5:3e:h6 IP CAMERA AVTECH CONNECTED TO CH4
10.1.1.16 88 UNKNOWN IP CAMERA ONVIF CONNECTED TO CH4
10.1.1.17 88 00:0e:53:e6:4b:26 IP CAMERA AVTECH CONNECTED TO CH5
10.1.1.17 88 UNKNOWN IP CAMERA ONVIF CONNECTED TO CH5
 CONNECT SETUP EXIT
c) Select “DHCP” in “NETWORK TYPE”.
d) Click “APPLY” and “EXIT” to save your changes.
SETUP
NETWORK TYPE DHCP
IP 10.1.1.14
PORT 88
USER NAME admin
PASSWORD *****
NETMASK 255.0.0.0
GATEWAY 10.1.1.10
PRIMARY DNS 168.95.1.1
APPLY EXIT
e) The device will then detect the IP camera and display images soon.

CONNECTION
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2.2 Manual Connection Setup
Note: SETTING Path: (ADVANCED CONFIG) CONNECTION.
To manually assign the address of your camera connected locally, click “URI” to modify.
ADVANCED CONFIG
CONNECTION CHANNEL URI CONFIG
CAMERA CH1 AVTECH://ip_office.ddns.eagleeyes.tw:80 SETUP
DETECTION CH2 ONVIF://10.1.1.14:88 SETUP
ALERT CH3 AVTECH://10.1.1.30:88 SETUP
NETWORK CH4 AVTECH://10.1.1.12:88 SETUP
DISPLAY
RECORD
NOTIFY
PSE
MULTICASTING
EXIT
Note: To configure this recorder to access other IP camera connected remotely for live viewing or video
backup, you need to connect this recorder to Internet first. For details, please get the setup
manual from the supplied CD or from
www.surveillance-download.com/user/network_setup/network_setup_recorder.pdf.

USER INTERFACE
7
3. USER INTERFACE
3.1 Local
3.1.1 Device Status
Note: The functions shown may vary based on the model or the access user level you use.
Key lock Key unlock
Channel lock Channel unlock
USB flash drive / device connected No USB device connected
Timer record on Timer record off
Overwrite on Overwrite off
Sequence mode on Sequence mode off
PTZ mode on PTZ mode off
Backup event queued and USB flash drive needed USB flash drive full
CPU loading
Network Status:
(WAN) Internet connected (WAN) Internet disconnected
(WAN) Local connection
(LAN) Auto mode –Mbit/s (LAN) Auto mode – Gbit/s
(LAN) DHCP / Static IP mode (LAN) Camera disconnected
3.1.2 Channel Status
Note: The functions shown may vary based on the model or the access user level you use.
Auto search on Auto search off Original size Fit to screen
Live audio on Audio off Audio playback on Audio playback off
Recording PTZ control Alarm event Motion event
Live information Playback information Digital zoom Channel Playback
Quick camera control
3.1.3 Quick Operation
Move to the arrow mark to extend the quick menu bar and show the four functions as follows:
Click to show the channel switch panel and select the channel you want.
Click to display the playback control panel, and click to play the latest recorded video clip, or click to enter the search
list.
Click to open the IP search window and check the current connection status of each channel.
Click to show the power off panel to either halt or reboot the system.

USER INTERFACE
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3.1.4 Main Menu
Right-click anywhere on the screen to show the main menu as follows, and right-click again to exit.
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 CONNECTION, CAMERA, DETECTION, ALERT, NETWORK, DISPLAY,
RECORD, NOTIFY*, PSE* and MULTICASTING*.
SCHEDULE SETTING Click to set record timer and event timer.
* For selected models only
3.1.5 Playback Panel
Fast Forward Increase the speed for fast forward.
Fast Rewind Increase the speed for fast rewind.
/
Play / Pause Click to play the latest recorded video clip immediately, and click again to pause.
In the pause mode, click once to get one frame forward, and click to get one frame rewind.
Stop Click to stop the video playback.
Slow Playback Click once to get 1/4X speed playback, and click twice to get 1/8X speed playback.
/ Previous /
Next Hour
Click to jump to the next / previous time interval in an hour, for example, 11:00 ~ 12:00 or
14:00 ~ 15:00, and start playing the earliest event video clip recorded during this whole hour.
Quick Search Click to enter the quick search menu for specific record data search.
Repeat Click to set point A and point B in a video clip, and the system will play only the specified range in
that clip.
Backup Click to open the backup menu for video backup.

APPENDIX 1 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE LIST
9
APPENDIX 1 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE LIST
Please upgrade the firmware to the latest version to ensure the accuracy of the following table. If the USB flash drive
is not supported by this device, you will see on the screen.
Note: Please use your PC to format the USB flash drive as “FAT32”.
Note: You can backup up to 2GB video data for one-time USB backup. To backup more data, please set
the time & channel(s) you want, and start USB backup again.
MANUFACTURER MODEL CAPACITY
Transcend JFV35 4GB
JFV30 8GB
Kingston DataTraveler 1GB
PQI U172P 4GB
Apacer AH320 2GB
AH320A 8GB
AH220 1GB
AH320 4GB
A-data RB-18 1GB
Sandisk Cruzer Micro 2GB
Cruzer Micro 4GB
Cruzer4-pk 2GB
Netac U208 1GB
MSI F200 4GB
SONY Micro Vault Tiny 2GB 2GB
Micro Vault Tiny 4GB 4GB
Micro Vault Tiny 1GB

APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE HARD DISK LIST
10
APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE HARD DISK LIST
Please upgrade the firmware of the device to the latest version to ensure the accuracy of the following table.
Note: It’s necessary to install a hard disk first before firmware upgrade to ensure the upgrade process
works properly.
Note: To use a green hard disk, use ONLY the hard disk designed especially for surveillance to ensure
the device works properly.
Seagate
MODELCAPACITYMODEL CAPACITY
ST3000VM002 3T ST4000VM000 4T
ST3000VX000 3T ST31000525SV 1T
ST4000VX000 4T ST31000340AS 1T
Pipeline HD ST1000VM002 1T ST2000VX000 2T
Pipeline HD ST3500312CS 500G ST2000DM001 2T
Pipeline HD ST500VT000 500G ST3000VM002 3T
ST4000VX002 4T ST3000VX004 3T
ST2000VX004 2T ST1000VX002 1T
WD
MODEL CAPACITY MODEL CAPACITY
WD40EURX 4T WD20EURS 2T
WD10PURX 1T WD20EURX 2T
WD20PURX 2T WD30EURX 3T
WD30PURX 3T WD20EFRX 2T
WD40PURX 4T WD30EFRX 3T
WD2002FAEX 2T WD60EURX 6T
TOSHIBA
MODELCAPACITYMODEL CAPACITY
DT01ACA050 500G DT01ACA100 1T
DT01ABA050V 500G DT01ACA200 2T
DT01ABA100V 1T MD03ACA400V 4T
DT01ACA300 3T MD03ACA200V 2T
DT01ABA200V 2T MD03ACA300V 3T
*For 4CH & 8CH models only

APPENDIX 3 HARD DISK INSTALLATION
11
APPENDIX 3 HARD DISK INSTALLATION
Note: It’s necessary to install a hard disk first before firmware upgrade to ensure the upgrade process
works properly.
Step1: Remove the top cover, and find the hard disk connector and bracket in the device.
CR2032
Bracket
Hard Disk
Connecto
r
Bracket
Screws
Step2: Get a compatible hard disk. With the PCB side facing down, insert the hard disk to one of the hard disk
connector.
Note: To use a green hard disk, use ONLY the hard disk designed especially for surveillance to ensure
the device works properly.
CR2032
HardDisk

APPENDIX 3 HARD DISK INSTALLATION
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Step3: Fasten the hard disk to the bracket by securing the screws on the bracket.
Note: You may find screws in the sales package.
CR2032
Hard
Disk
Screws
Secured
Note: For the 16CH model, you may purchase a bracket accessory separately to install two more hard
disks in this device.
Step4: Replace the top cover and fasten the screws you loosened in Step1.
Type 2
Note: It’s necessary to install a hard disk first before firmware upgrade to ensure the upgrade process
works properly.
Step1: Remove the top cover, and find the hard disk connector and bracket in the device.
hdd power& sataport
hddbracket
hddbracket

APPENDIX 3 HARD DISK INSTALLATION
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Step2: Get a compatible hard disk. With the PCB side facing down, align the hard disk with the hard disk power &
sata port, and insert the hard disk.
Note: To use a green hard disk, use ONLY the hard disk designed especially for surveillance to ensure
the device works properly.
Step3: Fasten the hard disk to the bracket by securing the screws on the bracket.
Note: You may find screws in the sales package.
harddisk
Step4: Replace the top cover and fasten the screws you loosened in Step1.

APPENDIX 4 BATTERY REPLACEMENT
14
APPENDIX 4 BATTERY REPLACEMENT
The time reset after power failure, for example, caused by a power outage, will cause the disorder of the recorded
data, and users may have problems in searching the event clip they want. To keep the device time from resetting, a
non-chargeable lithium battery, CR2032, is installed in the device.
However, the device time might still get reset when the battery is low or even running out of power. If so, please
replace the device battery, CR2032, right away as instructed below.
How to replace CR2032
Note: The lithium battery, CR2032, is a non-chargeable battery, and should be purchased separately.
Please replace only with the same or equivalent type battery in case of danger.
Step1: Stop all recording immediately to prevent the disorder of the recorded data. Then, back up the recorded data
if necessary.
Step2: Power off the device, and disconnect the power.
Step3: Remove the device cover, and find the battery on the mainboard.
Step4: Push the release as indicated below to remove the battery.
Step5: Get a new battery and install it to its slot on the main board.
For Type 1, install it with the side of “CR2032” facing up as shown above.
For Type 2, install it without the side of “CR2032” facing you as shown above.
Step6: Replace the cover and connect to power.
Step7: Set the date & time, and resume recording.

APPENDIX 5 DISK ARRAY COMPATIBLE LIST
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APPENDIX 5 DISK ARRAY COMPATIBLE LIST
This recorder series has an eSATA interface built-in for external disk array connection. Here's the compatible list for
disk arrays.
Note: For the compatible hard disks used for those disk arrays listed below, please check their
respective user manuals or official websites.
Brand Model Number
Proware EP-D501-AA
EP-2123-UA-R
RAIDON GT1650-SB3
GR3630-SB3
STARDOM DR5-WBS3