Avtech DG1015 User manual

t204_g1004_t208_g1008_1007_1006_t216_g1016_Manual_V1.4
HD CCTV DVR
USER MANUAL
1080P Video Recording
Please read instructions thoroughly before operation and retain it for future reference.
For the actual display & operation, please refer to your DVR in hand.
Complete user manual download: www.surveillance-download.com/user/t204.swf

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
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iPhone®, iPad® and iOS® are the registered trademark of Apple Inc., and Apple holds the intelligential property rights to the iPhone, iPad and
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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/GM8210/linux-3.3-fa.tgz

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 ...............................................................................................................................................6
2.2.1 Normal / Motorized Lens Camera..................................................................................................................6
2.2.2 Speed Dome Camera ....................................................................................................................................6
2.3 External Device Connection...................................................................................................................................7
2.4 DVR Power On ......................................................................................................................................................7
3. FOR INITIAL USE............................................................................................................................ 8
3.1 Setup Wizard .........................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 Clear Hard Disk....................................................................................................................................................10
3.3 Change User Name and Password......................................................................................................................11
4. USER INTERFACE........................................................................................................................ 12
4.1 DVR Access .........................................................................................................................................................12
4.2 Live Page .............................................................................................................................................................12
4.2.1 DVR Status ..................................................................................................................................................12
4.2.2 Channel Status ............................................................................................................................................13
4.2.3 Record-related Icons ...................................................................................................................................13
4.3 Quick Menu Bar ...................................................................................................................................................13
4.4 Main Menu ...........................................................................................................................................................14
5. FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS .............................................................................................. 15
5.1 Key Lock / Unlock ................................................................................................................................................15
5.2 User Level Creation .............................................................................................................................................15
5.3 PTZ Control..........................................................................................................................................................16
5.4 Playback ..............................................................................................................................................................18
5.4.1 Playback Control..........................................................................................................................................18
5.4.2 Event Search ...............................................................................................................................................18
5.4.3 Audio Playback ............................................................................................................................................19
5.5 Video Backup.......................................................................................................................................................19
5.6 Video Playback on PC (.dv5) ...............................................................................................................................20
5.6.1 Convert the file format to AVI .......................................................................................................................20
5.7 Digital Zoom.........................................................................................................................................................20
6. MAIN MENU .................................................................................................................................. 21
6.1 QUICK START .....................................................................................................................................................21
6.1.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................21
6.1.2 TIME SETUP ...............................................................................................................................................23
6.1.3 DAYLIGHT ...................................................................................................................................................23
6.1.4 EaZy (For selected models only) .................................................................................................................24
6.2 SYSTEM ..............................................................................................................................................................24
6.2.1 ACCOUNT ...................................................................................................................................................24
6.2.2 TOOLS.........................................................................................................................................................24
6.2.3 SYSTEM INFO ............................................................................................................................................25
6.2.4 BACKUP DATA............................................................................................................................................26
6.2.5 BACKUPLOG .............................................................................................................................................28

6.2.6 REGULAR REPORT ...................................................................................................................................29
6.3 EVENT INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................................29
6.3.1 QUICK SEARCH .........................................................................................................................................29
6.3.2 EVENT SEARCH.........................................................................................................................................30
6.3.3 HDD INFO ...................................................................................................................................................31
6.3.4 EVENT LOG ................................................................................................................................................31
6.4 ADVANCED CONFIG...........................................................................................................................................31
6.4.1 CAMERA .....................................................................................................................................................31
6.4.2 DETECTION................................................................................................................................................32
6.4.3 ALERT .........................................................................................................................................................34
6.4.4 NETWORK ..................................................................................................................................................35
6.4.5 DISPLAY......................................................................................................................................................36
6.4.6 RECORD .....................................................................................................................................................37
6.4.7 DEVICES.....................................................................................................................................................38
6.4.8 DCCS ..........................................................................................................................................................39
6.4.9 IVS...............................................................................................................................................................39
6.4.10 NOTIFY .....................................................................................................................................................43
6.5 SCHEDULE SETTING .........................................................................................................................................48
6.5.1 RECORD / DETECTION / ALARM IN / ALARM OUT / PUSH VIDEO / BUZZER........................................48
7. REMOTE OPERATION.................................................................................................................. 49
7.1 Web Browser .......................................................................................................................................................49
7.1.1 IVS Statistics................................................................................................................................................51
7.1.2 PTZ Panel....................................................................................................................................................52
7.2 Mobile Devices.....................................................................................................................................................53
7.2.1 Prerequisites................................................................................................................................................53
7.2.2 Where to download......................................................................................................................................53
7.2.3 Manual Setup ..............................................................................................................................................53
APPENDIX 1 SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................55
APPENDIX 2 PUSH VIDEO CONFIGURATION ............................................................................... 61
A2.1 Alarm Sensor Connection ..................................................................................................................................61
A2.2 Configuration .....................................................................................................................................................62
APPENDIX 3 SET PUSH VIDEO.......................................................................................................63
A3.1 Prerequisite .......................................................................................................................................................63
A3.2 Enable Push Video ............................................................................................................................................64
A3.2.1 From iOS Mobile Device (iPhone / iPad)...................................................................................................64
A3.2.2 From Android Mobile Device .....................................................................................................................65
APPENDIX 4 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE LIST ................................................................... 66
APPENDIX 5 COMPATIBLE SATA HDD LIST.................................................................................. 67
APPENDIX 6 MAIN MENU STRUCTURE......................................................................................... 68
APPENDIX 7 DVR BATTERY REPLACEMENT ............................................................................... 70
APPENDIX 8 EAZY NETWORKING ................................................................................................. 71
A8.1 Via EagleEyes on iOS / Android Device .......................................................................................................71
A8.2 Via Internet Explorer on PC / Laptop............................................................................................................76
A8.3 Cloud Icons ..................................................................................................................................................81

HARDWARE OVERVIEW
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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 Quick Start
Optional Accessories
I/O terminal block IR Remote Controller
USB Mouse
1.2 Front Panel
1) LED Indicators
DVR is powered on.
The hard disk is reading or recording.
An alarm is triggered. (For selected models only)
Timer recording is on. (For selected models only)
Under playback status. (For selected models only)
2) CH1 ~ 16 / 1 ~ 8 / 1 ~ 4
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 “5.4.2 Event Search” at
page 18.
9) ENTER
Press “ENTER” to confirm the setting.
10) MENU
Press “MENU” to enter the main menu.

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11) ▲(/ PAUSE) / ▼(/ STOP) / ◄(/ REW) / ►(/ FF)
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 4 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH
DRIVE LIST” at page 66.
1.3 Rear Panel
1) VIDEO IN: Connect to the video connector of a camera.
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.
2) AUDIO IN
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.
3) AUDIO OUT
Connect to a speaker with 1 mono audio output.
4) 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.
5) VGA
Connect to the VGA port of the monitor which supports VGA video output.
Note: Dual video outputs via both VGA and HDMI ports are supported.
6) IR (For selected models only)
Connect the IR receiver extension line for remote control.
7) eSATA (For selected models only)
This port is used to connect a storage device supporting eSATA interface; for instance, an external hard disk or a
disk array.

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Note: Please purchase a disk array supporting Linux system to ensure your DVR to work properly.
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.
8) EXTERNAL I/O (For selected models only)
This port is used to connect external devices (such as speed dome cameras or external alarm, etc).
9) LAN
Connect to Internet by LAN cable.
10) DC IN
Connect to the supplied adapter.
11) VIDEO OUT
Connect to a CRT monitor for main monitor output.
12) Power Switch (For selected models only)
Switch to “” to turn on the power, and “” to turn off the power.

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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
At least a hard disk is necessary for the recorder to save video footage, and firmware upgrade might be failed if
there’s no hard disk installed in this recorder.
Either of the following two types of hard disk installation is applicable for your DVR model. Please check the
instructions below to see which installation method is the right one for your DVR to install a hard disk.
Type 1
Note: Here takes an 8CH model as an example of how to connect a hard disk to your device. To know
how many hard disks could be installed, please refer to the specifications of your device.
Step1: Remove the top cover, and find the hard disk connector and bracket in the device.
CR2032
Hard Disk
Connector
Bracket
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.
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Hard Disk

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Step3: Fasten the hard disk to the bracket by securing the screw on the bracket.
CR2032
Hard Disk
Step4: Replace the top cover and fasten the screws you loosened in Step1.
Type 2
Note: Here takes an 8CH model as an example of how to connect a hard disk to your device. To know
how many hard disks could be installed, please refer to the specifications of your device.
Step1: Remove the top cover, and find where to install a hard disk.
CR2032
Screw hole for
fastening hard disk
Step2: Get a compatible hard disk. With the PCB side facing down, find the screw holes on the DVR base, and place
the hard disk in the DVR.
Note: To use a green hard disk, use ONLY the hard disk designed especially for surveillance to ensure the
device works properly.
HardDisk
Screwhole
Screwhole

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Step3: Align the screw holes on the DVR base and the hard disk. Then, fasten the hard disk o the DVR base with the
supplied screws from the bottom side of the DVR.
Step4: Connect the data bus and power cable for the hard disk.
CR2032
Step5: Replace the top cover and fasten the screws you loosened in Step1.
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 / Motorized Lens Camera
1) Connecting to DVR video input
Connect the camera video output to the DVR video input port with a coaxial cable or RCA cable with a BNC
connector.
2) Connecting to DVR audio input (Optional)
Connect the camera audio output to the DVR audio input port with an RCA cable.
3) Connecting to power
Connect the camera with indicated power supply and make sure it’s power-supplied.
2.2.2 Speed Dome Camera
The following description is taking our brand’s speed dome camera as an example.
Note: The RS485 wiring is not needed when your DVR and speed dome camera are both our HD CCTV
series. If yes, please go to STEP 5 directly for PTZ camera setting.
Note: Speed dome camera connection for non-HD CCTV series is available only for selected DVR
models.
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.

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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
DVR rear panel.
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
DETECTION DEVICE PTZ

ALERT
ID 000
NETWORK PROTOCOL NORMAL

DISPLAY
RATE 2400

RECORD
DEVICES
DCCS
IVS
NOTIFY
EXIT
2.3 External Device Connection
Some DVR models support external device connection with RS485 and alarm I/O ports, allowing users to connect
control devices such as a 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.
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.
If your device has a power switch on the rear panel, turn it to “—“. The power LED will be on. If your device doesn’t
have a power switch on its rear panel, the power is on once the power source is connected.
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.

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3. FOR INITIAL USE
For the first time to power on this device, you might be prompted to:
Go through the setup wizard
Clear hard disk
Change default user name and password
3.1 Setup Wizard
The setup wizard is prompted to guide you finishing the most common settings you might need to do.
Note: It’s okay to skip the wizard. You can configure the following settings later in their respective
menus.
SETUP WIZARD
ENGLISH

WELCOME TO THE SETUP WIZARD.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE WIZARD TO FINISH BASIC CONFIGURATIONS.
SKIP
EaZy
NEXT
Choose “EaZy” (EaZy Networking) to directly go to the EaZy Networking setting page, and refer to “APPENDIX 8
EAZY NETWORKING” at page 71 for details.
Note: To configure network setup by using EaZy Networking later, please go to ”QUICK START”
”EaZy”.
Or select “NEXT” to go to the next step.
SETUP WIZARD
PLEASE INPUT THIS MACHINE NAME
SKIP
PREV
NEXT
Name the device. If you don’t want to name the device, just skip to the next step.
Note: To name the device later, please go to ”SYSTEM” ”SYSTEM INFO”.
SETUP WIZARD
USER NAME office_hd
PASSWORD office145
CONFIRM PASSWORD office145
PLEASE INPUT THE ADMINISTRATOR’S USER NAME AND PASSWORD.
SKIP
PREV
NEXT
Change the default user name and password. If you don’t change the user name and password here, you’re not
able to go to the next step. This step is compulsory.
Note: To change or edit user name and passwords, please go to “SYSTEM” “ACCOUNT”.

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SETUP WIZARD
DATE 2015/MAR/05
TIME 14:33:46
FORMAT Y/M/D 
GMT GMT+08:00

SKIP
PREV
NEXT
Set the date and time.
If you don’t want to set the date and time now, just skip to the next step. However, it’s necessary to keep the date
and time right to ensure the accuracy of the recorded data.
Note: To set the date and time later, please go to “QUICK START” “TIME SETUP” (“6.1.2 TIME SETUP”
at page 23). When the date and time are changed, you’ll be prompted to clear the hard disk(s).
Select “YES” to erase the previous recorded data, or there might be data disorder and you
wouldn’t find the footage you need.
SETUP WIZARD
NTP SERVER Pool.ntp.org
SYNC PERIOD OFF 
SKIP
PREV
NEXT
Configure if you want to connect this device to an NTP server to get the right time online.
Note: To set the date and time later, please go to “QUICK START” “TIME SETUP” (“6.1.2 TIME SETUP”
at page 23).
SETUP WIZARD
NETWORK TYPE STATIC 
IP 192.168.1.10
GATEWAY 192.168.1.1
NETMASK 255.255.255.0
PRIMARY DNS 8.8.8.8
SECONDARY DNS 168.95.1.1
PORT 80
SKIP
PREV
NEXT
Configure network setup by using the traditional method. For details, please download
www.surveillance-download.com/user/network_setup/network_setup_recorder.pdf.
Note: To configure network setup by using the traditional method later, please go to “ADVANCED
CONFIG” “NETWORK” (“NETWORK” at page 35).
SETUP WIZARD
SMTP SERVER Smtp.gmail.com
PORT 465
MAIL FROM [email protected]
SSL ENCRYPTION ON
VERIFY PASSWORD ON
USER NAME [email protected]
PASSWORD ●●●●●●
SKIP
PREV
NEXT
Configure event notifications by email.
Note: To configure email notifications later, please go to “ADVANCED CONFIG” “NETWORK” ->
“EMAIL” (“E-MAIL” at page 35).

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SETUP WIZARD
DDNS ON
SYSTEM NAME Eagleeyes 
HOST NAME MAC000E533A3D
E-MAIL
CURRENT HOST ADDRESS
MAC000E533A3D4A.ddns.eagleeyes.tw
SKIP
PREV
NEXT
Enable DDNS if needed.
Note: To enable the DDNS later, please go to “ADVANCED CONFIG” “NETWORK” “DDNS”
(“NETWORK” at page 35).
3.2 Clear Hard Disk
When this device is powered on, hard disk detection will be on, and you’ll be prompted to clear the hard disk(s):
CLEAR HDD
CLEAR HDD HDD0
YES
NO
Please choose “YES” to clear the connected hard disk(s), or this device will not detect hard disks properly for
video recording.
It might take some time to clear the connected hard disk(s). When it’s done, you’ll see the remaining hard disk
capacity on the top right corner of the screen.
Note: It’s necessary to clear hard disks in order to format the connected disks to the right format to save
video data. The format used for this device can NOT be read directly on a PC. Please do not install
the hard disk directly to a PC and try to copy the video data saved in the hard disk. The video data
might be impaired.
To change later, 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 
REGULAR REPORT RESET DEFAULT SUBMIT
REMOTE CONTROL ID 000
DEVICE TITLE OFFICE
SERIAL TYPE RS485
VIDEO FORMAT NTSC
VERSION 1019-1008-1010-1010
EXIT

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3.3 Change User Name and Password
It’s highly recommended to change the user name and password of this device to keep your account safe.
Otherwise, any person could access this device if he knows the default user name and password.
If you didn’t go through the setting wizard at the first place, you’ll be prompted to change the user name and
password:
WARNING
PLEASE BE ADVISED TO MODIFY THE
DEFAULT ACCOUNT TO ENSURE YOUR
INFORMATION SECUIRTY.
MODIFY
OREMIND ME LATER
ODON’T REMIND ME ANYMORE
CONFIRM
Choose “MODIFY” to start the change immediately.
To change later, right click to show the main menu, and select (SYSTEM) “ACCOUNT” to change the
default user name and password of SUPERVISOR.
SYSTEM
ACCOUNT USER LIST
TOOLS USER NAME LEVEL
SYSTEM INFO admin SUPERVISOR
BACKUP DATA
BACKUP LOG
REGULAR REPORT
EXIT ADD EDIT DEL

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4. USER INTERFACE
4.1 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 “5.2 User Level Creation” at page 15.
Password Input
4.2 Live Page
4.2.1 DVR Status
Note: Certain icons are for selected models only.
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

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4.2.2 Channel Status
Note: Certain icons are for selected models only.
Live audio on Audio off Audio playback on Audio playback off
Recording PTZ control Motion event Alarm event
PIR event Virtual fence event One way pass event Scene Change event
4.2.3 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”.
4.3 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.
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.

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4.4 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* and NOTIFY*.
SCHEDULE SETTING Click to set timer for record, motion detection,
alarm (in and out)*, Push Video*, and buzzer.
* For selected models only

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5. FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS
5.1 Key Lock / Unlock
To lock or unlock local operation, click (unlock) or (lock) on the DVR status bar to change the status to
(lock) or (unlock).
To unlock 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 “5.2
User Level Creation” at page 15.
5.2 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
REGULAR REPORT 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 
PTZ Control 
Quick menu bar
Channel Selection 
Playback 
Digital Zoom 
Power 