Avtech AVL683 User manual

L683_681_manual_V0.95
LCD Digital Video Recorder
USER MANUAL
Please read instructions thoroughly before operation and retain it for future reference.

Version
Firmware: 1142-1039-1013-1026-0A-0000
Video Viewer: 0119
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. KNOWING YOUR LCD DVR .................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Rear Panel.......................................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 IR Remote Controller.......................................................................................................................................................................................3
2. CONNECTION AND SETUP ....................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Install HDD.......................................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Install DVR Module to LCD Monitor................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Connect Camera .............................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.4 Power On......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.5 Set Date and Time...........................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.6 Set Password ..................................................................................................................................................................................................6
3. BASIC OPERATION .................................................................................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Live Page.........................................................................................................................................................................................................7
3.2 Recording ........................................................................................................................................................................................................7
3.3 Playback ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................7
3.4 Search .............................................................................................................................................................................................................8
3.5 Firmware / OSD Upgrade ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
4. ADVANCED OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................................................................9
4.1. QUICK SEARCH ............................................................................................................................................................................................9
4.2. RECORD ........................................................................................................................................................................................................9
4.2.1. Quick record setting .............................................................................................................................................................................9
4.2.2. Detailed record setting .........................................................................................................................................................................9
4.3. TIMER...........................................................................................................................................................................................................10
4.4. DETECTION................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.5. REMOTE (Selected model only) ..................................................................................................................................................................13
4.6. SYSTEM INFO .............................................................................................................................................................................................13
4.7. NETWORK ...................................................................................................................................................................................................14
4.7.1. STATIC ...............................................................................................................................................................................................14
4.7.2. PPPOE ...............................................................................................................................................................................................14
4.7.3. DHCP .................................................................................................................................................................................................15
4.8. BACKUP.......................................................................................................................................................................................................16
4.8.1. USB BACKUP ....................................................................................................................................................................................16
5. REMOTE OPERATION...........................................................................................................................................................................................17
5.1. Video Viewer.................................................................................................................................................................................................17
5.1.1. Installation & Network Connection .....................................................................................................................................................17
8.1.2 Control Panel Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................18
5.1.3. General Operation..............................................................................................................................................................................20
5.1.4. E-Map.................................................................................................................................................................................................22
5.2. IE Web Browser............................................................................................................................................................................................27
5.3. QuickTime Player .........................................................................................................................................................................................29
APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................................................30
APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE LIST .............................................................................................................................................31
APPENDIX 3 COMPATIBLE SATA HDD LIST............................................................................................................................................................32
APPENDIX 4 DVR MODULE REMOVAL ...................................................................................................................................................................33
APPENDIX 5 DVR BATTERY REPLACEMENT.........................................................................................................................................................34
APPENDIX 6 RECORDING TIME TABLE..................................................................................................................................................................35

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1. KNOWING YOUR LCD DVR
1.1 Rear Panel
Below shows the illustration when the DVR module is installed in the LCD monitor (view from bottom to top).
Note: For how to install the DVR module to the LCD monitor, please refer to “2.2 Install DVR Module to
LCD Monitor” at page 4.
For how to remove the DVR module from the LCD monitor, please refer to “APPENDIX 4 DVR
MODULE REMOVAL” at page 33.
‧ Model 1
1) AC POWER
Connect to power with the supplied LCD monitor power cable.
2) VGA OUT
Connect the monitor directly to this jack on the DVR module.
3) LAN
Connect to network with a network cable.
4) EXTERNAL I/O
Connect the supplied external I/O cable for video, audio, alarm, and external device (such as PTZ camera)
connection.
Each connector is labeled as follows:
Label Meaning Description
V1 ~ V4 Video Input 1 ~ 4 Connect to video sources, such as cameras.
A1 ~ A4 Audio Input 1 ~ 4 Connect to audio sources, such as cameras
equipped with the audio function.
Connect alarm input (1~4) and GND connector with
wires. Once an alarm is triggered, the DVR will start
recording the corresponding channel, and the buzzer
will be on.
Label
Corresponding Channel…
1 Channel 1
2 Channel 2
3 Channel 3
1 ~ 4 Alarm:
Alarm Input 1 ~ 4
4 Channel 4
G Alarm: GND Ground
O Alarm: Output
A & B RS485-A
RS485-B
Used to connect to a PTZ camera, keyboard
controller, or other compatible external device.
5) PC VGA IN
Connect the DVR module and your PC with an additional monitor video cable to switch the display between the
DVR and PC.
6) USB
To quickly backup or upgrade firmware/OSD, you can insert a compatible USB flash drive into this USB port.

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Before using the USB flash drive, please use your PC to format the USB flash drive as “FAT32” first.
‧ Model 2
7) AC POWER
Connect to power with the supplied LCD monitor power cable.
8) VGA OUT
Connect the monitor directly to this jack on the DVR module.
9) LAN
Connect to network with a network cable.
10) Audio IN
Connect to an audio source, such as a camera with the audio function.
11) Video IN (1 ~ 4)
Connect to video sources, such as cameras.
Note: If you want to make a video backup with audio, please make sure whether your DVR supports the
audio function, and connect audio cameras to the channels which support the audio function.
12) USB
To quickly backup or upgrade firmware/OSD, you can insert a compatible USB flash drive into this USB port.
Before using the USB flash drive, please use your PC to format the USB flash drive as “FAT32” first.

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1.2 IR Remote Controller
POWER 1. Press shortly to enter the monitor power saving mode.
2. Press long enough to power off the DVR.
The system will prompt you to stop recording and confirm the power-off when
the DVR is in the record mode. To power on the DVR, press it again.
DVR / PC Press to switch the display between your DVR and PC.
(Applicable only for selected model)
DVR / PTZ Press to switch the control between your DVR and PTZ camera (if your DVR
supports PTZ camera connection).
You will see the icon “ ” on the display when you’re in the PTZ mode.
NUMBER PAD 0 ~ 9:
1. Press to switch to the channel you want.
2. In the keylock mode, used to key in the DVR password.
3. In the PTZ mode, used with the key “Goto” to have different functions.
(Applicable only for selected model)
LCD adj. Press to enter the LCD monitor’s menu to adjust some setting parameters.
You will see the icon “ ” on the display when you’re in the monitor adjustment
mode.
Menu 1. Press to enter the DVR menu (in the DVR mode) or PTZ camera menu (in the
PTZ mode).
2. In the DVR or PTZ menu, press to exit the menu setting.
/ / Press to switch the channel display in the 4-cut / 9-cut / 16 cut mode.
SEQ. Press to switch the channel display one by one in the full screen, and press again to
quit.
The channel(s) with video loss or covert recording will be skipped when you’re in
the SEQ. mode.
Arrow Keys S/ T/ W/ X: In the menu, press to move the selection up / down / left / right.
S/ T: In the setting mode, press to change the function setting.
Press to enter the sub-menu, or confirm your selection.
List Press to quickly search the recorded files by four event lists: RECORD LIST /
MOTION LIST / ALARM LIST / TIMER LIST, or select FULL LIST to show all the
event logs.
Select the log you want, and press “ ” to play the selected file.
Play: Press to play the recorded video.
Rew: Press to fast rewind the playback video.
FF: Press to fast forward the playback video.
Stop: Press to stop the playback video.
Slow: Under the playback mode, press to slowly playback the recorded file.
Playback Keys
Pause: Press to pause the playback video.
Snap Press to take a snapshot for the current live video image, and save the image in the
USB flash drive.
Before using this function, please insert the compatible USB flash drive into the
USB port on the DVR module.
Audio Press to select the audio channel(s) you want in the live or playback mode.
In the live mode, you can only hear the live audio; in the playback mode, you can
only hear the recorded audio.
To make a video backup with audio, make sure the camera supporting audio
function is connected to audio input.
Zoom In the live or playback mode, press to enlarge the image of the selected channel.
This function is not applicable when the display mode is set to “DEFAULT”.
PTZ Control Keys Home: Press to return to the home position.
Stop: Press to stop the auto mode.
Auto: Press to enter the auto mode of the PTZ camera.
Preset: Enter the menu to set the preset points.
Speed: This key is reserved for future use.
Goto: To operate the PTZ camera to a specific preset point, press “GOTO” and the
number of the point you want.
Zoom: Press one of them to adjust the optical zoom in/out ratio of the PTZ camera.
SEQ
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9
Menu
POWER
LCD adj.
4
7
5
8
0
DVR / PC
Audio
Snap
Zoom
Pause
SlowStop
Home
Auto
Zoom Focus
Preset Speed Goto
Stop
DVR / PTZ
(Applicable only for
selected model)
Focus: Press one of them to adjust the focus of the PTZ camera.

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2. CONNECTION AND SETUP
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 Install HDD
One SATA HDD should be installed in the DVR module, and it must be purchased separately.
Step 1: Loose the screws on the upper cover and remove it.
Step 2: Find the thermal conductive silicone rubber in the accessory pack, and paste it to the protrusive surface on
the module.
Step 3: With the PCB side facing up, connect the compatible SATA HDD to the data bus and power, and place it in
the module.
Step 4: Find the two screw holes on the module, and fasten the HDD to the module with the supplied screws, one
for each side.
Step 5: Close the upper cover of the module, and fasten all the screws you loosened in Step 1.
2.2 Install DVR Module to LCD Monitor
After the HDD is installed in the DVR module, place the module to the LCD monitor.
Note: The illustration below is taking Model 2 as an example.
1. Place the monitor face-down on a soft, protected surface.
2. Check if the LCD monitor base is fixed to the monitor.
If no, please skip to the next step; if yes, remove the LCD monitor base as indicated below:
a) First, snap off the screw cover from the monitor base.
b) Remove the four stand screws.
3. A slot on the rear panel of the LCD monitor is reserved for the DVR module. Find the slot and remove the slot
cover.
4. Slide the DVR module to the slot as indicated below.
5. Push the module to the end, and fix it with the supplied screws.
6. Connect the VGA cable on the LCD monitor to the VGA port on the DVR module.

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7. Find the supplied monitor base accessories, and fix the monitor base to the monitor as indicated below:
a) Fix the monitor base to the monitor with the supplied screws.
b) Hook the screw cover removed in the second step to the monitor, and push it downward to lock it.
2.3 Connect Camera
The cameras must be connected and power-supplied before the DVR is powered on. The DVR will automatically
detect the video system of the connected camera(s) (NTSC / PAL), and switch itself to the correct system.
1) Video cable connection
Connect the camera video output to the DVR video input port with a coaxial cable or RCA cable with BNC
connector.
2) Audio cable connection (if your camera supports the audio function)
Connect the camera audio output to the DVR audio input port with a coaxial cable or RCA cable with BNC
connector.
3) Power connection
Connect the camera with indicated power supply.
2.4 Power On
Find the power cable supplied with the LCD monitor, and connect it to the power jack “AC POWER” on the LCD
monitor, and to the power outlet. The DVR will be on and initialized.
Note: Before the DVR is powered on, make sure the cameras are connected and power-supplied for the
detection of the camera video system to be correct.
Note: To ensure that your LCD DVR works constantly and properly, it's recommended to connect the
power to an UPS, Uninterruptible Power Supply, for continuously operation. (Optional)
2.5 Set Date and Time
After the DVR initialization is completed, set the date and time first.
Press “Menu” and enter the password to go to the menu list. The default password is 0000. Move to “DATE”, and
you can set the date / time / daylight saving in the “DATE” menu list.
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: DVR time might reset after the disconnecting of the DVR power, for example, caused by a power
outage, because the DVR battery is low or even running out of power. If so, please replace the
DVR battery, CR2032, as instructed in “APPENDIX 5 DVR BATTERY REPLACEMENT” at page 34.

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2.6 Set Password
Press “Menu” and enter the password to go to the menu list. Then, move to “ADVANCE” to enter the advanced
setting menu.
In the “ADVANCE” menu, move to “SYSTEM INFO”. Select “PASSWORD” and press “ ” to enter the submenu
to set the password (four digits). The default password is 0000.

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3. BASIC OPERATION
3.1 Live Page
There are three modes available for the layout of the image display. Below shows the default layout which
presents the best ratio for surveillance without image distortion, and the frequently-used status icons for each channel
are placed at the left or right side of the screen.
Icon Function Icon Function Icon Function Icon Function
Key lock Key unlock
1st live audio
channel
2nd live audio
channel
3rd live audio
channel
4th live audio
channel
1st playback
audio channel
2nd playback
audio channel
3rd playback
audio channel
4th playback
audio channel
Audio channel
unselected
Digital zoom
mode
Digital zoom
unselected HDD overwrite Timer recording LCD adjustment
or Recording or Alarm or Motion
3.2 Recording
By defaults, when the HDD capacity is nearly full, this device will overwrite 8GB data from the oldest for
continuous recording without notice.
1) Manual Recording
By defaults, the record icon ( or ) shows on the screen when the DVR is powered on and a HDD is
installed.
2) Event Recording
When the motion detection or alarm is activated, the motion icon ( or ) or alarm icon ( or ) shows on
the screen for any motion or alarm event.
3) Timer Recording
When the timer record is activated, the timer icon “ ” shows on the screen.
3.3 Playback
Press “Play” to immediately play the latest recorded video.
Note: There must be at least 8192 images of recorded data for playback to work properly. If not, the
device will stop playback. For example, if the IPS is set to 30, the recording time should be at least
273 seconds (8192 images / 30 IPS) for the playback to work properly.
Note: The video playback at the local site might get affected and may not be so fluent if there’s any
remote surveillance simultaneously going on.

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1) Fast Forward / Fast Rewind
You can increase the speed for fast forward and rewind on this device. In the playback mode:
Press “FF“ once to get 4X speed forward and press twice to get 8X speed, etc. And the maximum speed is 32X.
Press “REW“ once to get 4X speed rewind and press twice to get 8X speed, etc. And the maximum speed is 32X.
Note: During playback, the image size of the recorded data (FRAME, FIELD or CIF) will be shown on the
screen.
2) Pause / Image Jog
Press “Pause” to pause the playback.
In the pause mode:
Press “FF” once to get one frame forward.
Press “Rew” once to get one frame rewind.
3) Stop
Press “Stop” to stop the playback and return to the live view.
4) Slow Playback
Press “Slow” to get 1/4X speed playback and press twice to get 1/8X speed playback.
5) Audio Playback
Press “Audio” to select the audio channel you want for audio playback.
The available audio inputs depend on the model you have. For details, please check the specifications of your
model.
Playback audio of the 1st audio channel
Playback audio of the 2nd audio channel
Playback audio of the 3rd audio channel
Playback audio of the 4th audio channel
Note: If you want to make a video backup with audio, please make sure whether your DVR supports the
audio function, and connect audio cameras to the channels which support the audio function.
3.4 Search
1) Full Event Search
Press “LIST” to show the list for all types of the recorded files. Choose the item you want to see and press “ ” to
start playback.
2) Search by Time
Press “Menu” to enter the menu list, and go to “ADVANCE” “EVENT LOG”. Move to “QUICK SEARCH”, and
press “ ” to enter the quick time search menu. You can search any specific events by time (Year / Month / Day /
Hour / Min) and directly play the file you find.
3.5 Firmware / OSD Upgrade
Step 1. Format the USB flash drive as FAT32 format first.
Step 2. Get the upgrade files from your distributor, and save the upgrade files in your USB flash drive (do not
change the file name).
Step 3. Insert the USB flash drive into the DVR USB port.
Step 4. Press “Menu”, and move to “ADVANCE” “SYSTEM INFO”. Move to “UPGRADE”, and press “ ”.
Step 5. Select “YES”, and press “ ” again to confirm upgrade.
Step 6. Remove the USB flash drive after the system is rebooted.

ADVANCED OPERATION
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4. ADVANCED OPERATION
4.1. QUICK SEARCH
You can search any specific events by time and directly play the file you find from the DVR.
Move to “QUICK SEARCH”, and press “ ”. You will see the following submenu items:
1) DATE
Select the specific time period (YEAR / MONTH / DAY / HOUR / MIN) that you want to search.
2) SEARCH HDD
Change to the HDD you want if there are more than 1 HDD in your DVR.
3) START
Move to “START” and press “ ” button to search and directly playback the recorded files.
4.2. RECORD
In this menu list, you can set record settings. Press “Menu” on the front panel. The default admin password is 0000.
Enter the default password, and press “ ”.
4.2.1. Quick record setting
Move to “QUICK START” J“RECORD”. The screen will show the following submenu items:
1) IMAGE SIZE
Select FRAME, FIELD (Selected models only) or CIF.
2) QUALITY
Select one of the four quality options: SUPER BEST, BEST, HIGH & NORMAL.
3) IMAGE PER SECOND
Select the images per second for MANUAL RECORD.
4.2.2. Detailed record setting
Move to “ADVANCE” J“RECORD”, and press ” ”. The screen will show the following submenu items:
1) MANUAL RECORD ENABLE
Start / stop the manual recording function.
2) EVENT RECORD ENABLE
Start / stop the event recording function. When this function is enabled, the recording will be triggered by any
motion or external alarm.
3) TIMER RECORD ENABLE
Start / stop the timer recording that is activated according to the scheduled time
4) EVENT RECORD IPS
Select the images per second for EVENT RECORD (Recording that is triggered by alarm or motion).
5) TIMER RECORD IPS
Select the images per second for TIMER RECORD (Recording that is activated according to the scheduled time.).

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6) PRE-ALARM RECORD
Select to enable or disable the pre-alarm function (ON / OFF).
When pre-alarm and event recording functions are both activated, the DVR will record 8MB data before an alarm /
motion event is triggered.
7) OVERWRITE
Select to overwrite previous recorded data in your HDD. When the HDD is full under the O/W recording mode, the
DVR will clear 8GB data from the oldest for continuous recording without notice.
4.3. TIMER
In this menu list, you can schedule different sets of time for recording and detection function. Move to “TIMER”,
and press ” ”. Select to enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the recorder timer and / or detection timer functions.
1) RECORD TIMER
Use / to change the setting (ON / OFF). When it’s set to “ON”, press “ ” to go to its submenu for further
settings.
RECORD TIMER
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
PLEASE CONSULT YOUR INSTALLER FOR ADVANCE SETTINGS
uv stMOVE SELECT
X axis 0 ~ 24 hours. Each time interval within a square is two hours (divided into four 30-minutes).
Y axis Monday ~ Sunday.
Operation Move to the start time point, and press to set the start time point (marked in red color). Then,
press / / / to set the timer-recording schedule. After setup, press “ ” again to create an
ending time point (marked in yellow color) and press “Menu” to exit.

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2) DETECTION TIMER
Use / to change the setting (ON / OFF). When it’s set to “ON”, press “ ” to go to its submenu for further
settings.
DETECTION TIMER
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
PLEASE CONSULT YOUR INSTALLER FOR ADVANCE SETTINGS
uv stMOVE SELECT
X axis 0 ~ 24 hours. Each time interval within a square is two hours (divided into four 30-minutes).
Y axis Monday ~ Sunday.
Operation Move to the start time point, and press to set the start time point (marked in red color). Then,
press / / / to set the timer-recording schedule. After setup, press “ ” again to create an
ending time point (marked in yellow color) and press “Menu” to exit.
Note: This function here is only for detection timer setup and activation.
4.4. DETECTION
In this submenu, you can set up detection-related functions.
Move to “DETECTION”, and press ” ”. The screen will show the following submenu items:
1) TITLE
Show the camera title of each channel set in “CAMERA”.
2) DET
The available options vary depending on the model you have.
For Model 1 & 2: Select if you want to activate the motion detection function for the selected channel (ON/OFF).
For Model 3 & 4: Select HIGH / NORMAL / LOW to activate the motion detection function with different sensitivity
for the selected channel, or select OFF to disable this function.
3) AREA
Press “ENTER” to set the detection area. You will see similar screens as the following:
Pink blocks represent the area that is not being detected while the transparent blocks are the area under
detection.
There are two different methods to set the detection area depending on the model you have.

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Model 1
Transparent blocks are the area under
detection.
Press “ENTER” to confirm the start area. Press / to choose the width of
the detection area.
Press / to choose the
height of the area.
You can also set up multi-detection area. When any movement is detected, you will
see the grids are flashing.
*Pink blocks represent the area that is not being detected while the transparent blocks are the area under detection.
Model 2
*Pink blocks represent the area that is not being detected while the transparent blocks are the area under detection.
There are three detection areas for your choice:
Press “” or ” ” once to broaden the detection area.
Press “” or ” ” once to narrow the detection area.
4) LS (Level of Sensitivity) (Selected model only)
“LS” is to set the sensitivity of comparing two different images. The smaller the value is, the higher sensitivity for
motion detection.
5) SS (Spatial Sensitivity) (Selected model only)
“SS” is to set the sensitivity for detecting the size of one object (the number of the grids) on the screen. The
smaller the value is, the higher sensitivity for motion detection.
Note: The default setting of SS is 03, which means once an object is detected more than 3 grids, the
system will get triggered. So the value of SS must be less than the number of grids that you set up
for the motion detection area.
6) TS (Time of Sensitivity) (Selected model only)
“TS” is to set the sensitivity regarding how long one object stays in the detection area and triggers the recording.
Depending on the model you have, you may see either of the following methods:
a). Select a value -- The smaller the value is, the higher sensitivity for motion detection.
b). Select an option – HIGH / NORMAL.
7) RE (Reference) (Selected model only)
“RE” is to set a reference for detection. The default value is 10, which means the DVR will compare 10 continuous
images at one time according to the sensitivity of LS, SS, TS simultaneously.

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8) ALARM (Selected model only)
Select N.C. (Normally Closed) / N.O. (Normally open) / OFF for the alarm polarity. The default alarm value is OFF.
4.5. REMOTE (Selected model only)
In this menu list, you can set up remote devices to work properly.
Move to “REMOTE”, and press ” ”. You will see the following submenu items:
1) TITLE
Show the camera title of each channel set in “CAMERA”.
2) DEVICE
Select the device type (CAMERA / PTZ) according to the connected camera for each channel.
3) ID
Set the ID number (0 ~ 255) for a PTZ camera. After connecting to a PTZ camera correctly, the default ID of the
PTZ camera will be shown on the screen.
4) PROTOCOL
Select NORMAL (our protocol), P-D (PELCO-D) or P-P (PELCO-P) protocol.
5) RATE
Set the baud rate of each channel (2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 19200 / 57600 / 115200). For the connected cameras,
such as PTZ and speed dome cameras, etc., please make sure their baud rate setting is the same as the setting
here.
4.6. SYSTEM INFO
In this menu list, you can check or change some system settings.
The submenu items are described below:
1) SERIAL TYPE (Selected model only)
Show the serial type of the DVR (RS485).
2) BAUDRATE (Selected model only)
Set the baud rate of the DVR (2400 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 57600 / 115200).
3) HOST ID (Selected model only)
Set the ID of the DVR (0 ~ 254).
4) PASSWORD
Press “ ” to reset the password for accessing the DVR system. You can set the password up to 4 digits.
5) RESET DEFAULT
Press “ ” to reset all settings as default, and select “YES” to confirm or “NO” to cancel.
6) CLEAR HDD
Select the HDD you want to clear. Press “ ”, and select “YES” to confirm to clear HDD or “NO” to cancel.
7) UPGRADE
Before using the USB flash drive, please use your PC to format the USB flash drive as FAT32 format first. Then,
save the upgrade file in a compatible USB flash drive, and insert it into the USB port at the front panel. Press “ ”,
and select “YES” to confirm upgrade or “NO” to cancel.
Note: To use this function, you need to have the upgrade file saved in a compatible USB flash drive, and
insert it into the USB port at the front.

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Note: Do not disconnect the power of your DVR while the upgrade process is in progress, or the DVR
functions may not work normally or be unable to use.
8) AUTO KEYLOCK (SEC)
Set the time-out in second after which the key lock function is activated (NEVER / 30 / 60 / 120).
9) LANGUAGE
Select the language of the OSD.
10) VIDEO FORMAT
Here shows the information of the DVR video format (NTSC / PAL).
11) VERSION
Here shows the firmware version information.
4.7. NETWORK
In this menu list, you can set up the network.
Move to “NETWORK”, and press “ ” to enter the submenu. The submenu items are described below.
4.7.1. STATIC
1) NETWORK TYPE
Select the network type as STATIC and set all the information needed in the DVR.
2) NETWORK INFORMATION (IP / GATEWAY / NETMASK)
Key in all the network information obtained from your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
3) DNS (PRIMARY DNS / SECONDARY DNS)
Key in the IP address of the domain name server obtained from your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
4) PORT
The valid number ranges from 1 to 9999. The default value is 80. Typically, the TCP port used by HTTP is 80.
However in some cases, it is better to change this port number for added flexibility or security.
See the example below:
STATIC
NETWORK TYPE STATIC
IP 192 . 168 . 001 . 012
GATEWAY 192 . 168 . 001 . 254
NETMASK 255 . 255 . 252 . 000
PRIMARY DNS 168 . 095 . 001 . 001
SECONDARY DNS 139 . 175 . 055 . 244
PORT 0080
PLEASE CONSULT YOUR INSTALLER FOR ADVANCE SETTING
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4.7.2. PPPOE
1) NETWORK TYPE
Select the network type as PPPOE.
2) USER NAME / PASSWORD
Set the “username” and “password” subscribed from your ISP supplier

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3) DNS (PRIMARY DNS / SECONDARY DNS)
Key in the IP address of the domain name server obtained from your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
4) PORT
The valid number ranges from 1 to 9999. The default value is 80. Typically, the TCP port used by HTTP is 80.
However in some cases, it is better to change this port number for added flexibility or security.
See the example below:
PPPOE
NETWORK TYPE PPPOE
USER NAME EMPTY
PASSWORD EMPTY
IP 000 . 000 . 000 . 000
GATEWAY 000 . 000 . 000 . 000
NETMASK 000 . 000 . 000 . 000
PRIMARY DNS 168 . 095 . 001 . 001
SECONDARY DNS 139 . 175 . 055 . 244
PORT 0080
PLEASE CONSULT YOUR INSTALLER FOR ADVANCE SETTING
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Note: The PPPOE function needs to have one “username” and one “password” subscribed from one ISP
supplier, and a “DDNS account” to correspond the dynamic IP address to a specific “Hostname”.
4.7.3. DHCP
1) NETWORK TYPE
Select the network type as DHCP.
2) DNS (PRIMARY DNS / SECONDARY DNS)
Key in the IP address of the domain name server obtained from your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
3) PORT
The valid number ranges from 1 to 9999. The default value is 80. Typically, the TCP port used by HTTP is 80.
However in some cases, it is better to change this port number for added flexibility or security.
See the example below:
DHCP
NETWORK TYPE DHCP
IP 000 . 000 . 000 . 000
GATEWAY 000 . 000 . 000 . 000
NETMASK 000 . 000 . 000 . 000
PRIMARY DNS 168 . 095 . 001 . 001
SECONDARY DNS 139 . 175 . 055 . 244
PORT 0080
PLEASE CONSULT YOUR INSTALLER FOR ADVANCE SETTING
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Note: This DHCP function needs to be supported by a router or a cable modem network with DHCP
services, and a “DDNS account” to correspond the dynamic IP address to a specific “Hostname”,
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4.8. BACKUP
In this menu list, you can choose to make a copy for a specified period time to a compatible USB flash drive for
your own purpose.
Note: Before making a video backup with audio, you need to make sure whether there’s any audio camera
connected to the channel which supports audio recording, and there’s any recorded data for the channel.
4.8.1. USB BACKUP
Before making USB backup, please check if:
a). The USB flash drive is supported by your DVR. If not, the message “USB ERROR” will be shown on the
screen.
For the list of the compatible USB flash drives, please refer to “APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH
DRIVE LIST” at page 31.
b). The format of your USB flash drive is "FAT 32". If no, please format it to “FAT 32” in your PC.
c). There is no data in the USB flash drive. If yes, it’s recommended to clear all data in the USB flash drive before
starting the backup.
Note: When USB backup starts, it’s not allowed for OSD menu operation or network backup in order to
keep the consistency of the video data.
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.
Move to “BACKUP”, and press ” ”. You will see the following submenu items:
1) START TIME
Select the start time of the backup.
2) END TIME
Select the end time of the backup.
3) AVAILABLE SIZE
Display the available capacity in the inserted USB flash drive.
4) CHANNEL
Select channels by pressing “ ” button to change the symbol in front of the channel number.
Symbol “ ” means that this channel is selected to backup.
Symbol “ □” means that this channel is not selected to backup.
5) HDD NUM
Select the HDD containing the data you need.
6) START
Press “ ” to start copying the chosen data to the USB flash drive.
Backup Video Playback on PC
During the backup process, a file player installer will also be copied into your USB flash drive. After the backup is
completed, “BACKUP SUCCESS” will be prompted on the screen.
Insert your USB flash drive into your PC, and find the file player installer, “PLAYER.EXE”. Double-click the installer
to install the file player by following the on-screen instructions. Then, double click any backup file to play it directly
in your PC and see if the backup is successful.
Note: The supported PC operating systems are Windows Vista, XP & 2000.

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5. REMOTE OPERATION
You can also control the DVR remotely via the supplied licensed software “Video Viewer” (hereafter called the
“Video Viewer”), IE web browser, and Apple’s QuickTime player ONLY when your DVR supports the network
function.
Note: The buttons and functions described below may differ from the actual ones and are for selected
model only.
5.1. Video Viewer
5.1.1. Installation & Network Connection
1) Install the software
Step1: Place the supplied CD into your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. The program will be automatically run.
Step2: Click “Licensed Software AP” to install Video Viewer immediately, or click “Download The Latest Version”
under “Licensed Software AP” to download the latest version of Video Viewer from the Internet.
Step3: Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation. When the installation is completed, a shortcut
icon “ ” will be placed on your PC desktop.
2) Network Connection
Local Connection (via LAN)
LAN is used when it’s the first time to remotely access the DVR and you need to configure the network setting
of your DVR based on your network type in advance.
a) Connect the DVR to your PC via a RJ45 network cable. The default DVR values are as follows:
Item Default Value
IP address 192.168.1.10
User name admin
Password admin
Port 80
b) Set the PC’s IP address as “192.168.1.XXX” (1~255, except 10) in order to make the PC and DVR under the
same domain.
c) Double-click “ ” icon on your PC desktop to enter the control panel. By defaults, the “Address Book” ( )
panel will be displayed on the right side of the control panel.
d) Click “ ” (Address Book) “ ” (Add) to key in the default IP address, user name, password, and
port number of the DVR you intend to connect.
OR
Click “ ” (Search) “ ”(Refresh) to search the available IP address(es) of other DVR(s)