Avtech KPD616 User manual

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616, 616F, 608, 608F, 604, 604F quick_V1.5
KPD Series
MPEG-4 DVR QUICK
Please read this instruction thoroughly before operation and retain it for future reference.
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1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Product Description
This MPEG-4 multiplex network DVR series combines remote surveillance, burglar prevention, and evidentiary
recording features and is designed to become a simple entry-level system with all necessary functions.
1.2 Package Contents
□ Digital video recorder (DVR) □ Thermal conductive silicone rubber
□ Adapter and power cord □ HDD bracket screws * 8 (spare parts)
□ Free licensed software AP disc □ DSUB PIN connector
□ Manual & quick start & IR remote control manual □ AAA si e battery * 2
□ Vertical panel sticker for remote controller (certain models only)
Note: Before using the IR remote controller, please install the batteries first.
2. FRONT AND REAR PANE S
‧ 16CH
‧ 8CH
‧ 4CH
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2.1 Front Panel
1) LED Indication
The following LEDs will be on when:
: Power is connected
: HDD is reading or recording / HDD Full: HDD is full
: Any event alarm is triggered
: Timer recording is activated
Note: To turn off your DVR, please disconnect the power supply.

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2) (USB port)
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.
Note: For the list of compatible U B flash drives, please refer to “Appendix 2” in the user manual.
3) IR receiving one
If the control panel is removed from the DVR and used as a remote controller, aim the remote controller at this area
to control the DVR operation.
4) (Lock mode) / (Unlock mode)
To lock the remote controller back to the DVR, switch the lock button to the left “ ” (lock mode).
To remove the control panel from the DVR and use as a remote controller, switch the lock button to the right “ ”
(unlock mode).
Note: Because of the different panel layout, please place the vertical panel sticker on the controller for
operation convenience.
5) (Menu)
Press this button to enter / exit the quick start menu.
In the sub-layer of the advanced setting menu,
press this button to confirm the settings and go back to the upper layer.
6) LIVE
Press this button to stop the playback and return to the live mode.
7) Channel Display Selection
‧ 16CH DVR
/ / / (Quad selection mode)
Under the live or playback mode, press one of these four buttons to select the quad display mode.
: Display Quad 1 mode (4-cut view of CH1, CH2, CH5 and CH6).
: Display Quad 2 mode (4-cut view of CH3, CH4, CH7 and CH8).
: Display Quad 3 mode (4-cut view of CH9, CH10, CH13 and CH14).
: Display Quad 4 mode (4-cut view of CH11, CH12, CH15 and CH16).
/ / / (Channel selection under quad selection mode)
In the quad display mode, press one of these four buttons to select the channel display.
: Display the upper left channel of the selected quad mode.
: Display the upper right channel of the selected quad mode.
: Display the lower left channel of the selected quad mode.
: Display the lower right channel of the selected quad mode.
‧ 8CH DVR
/ / / / / / / (Channel selection)
Press one of these buttons to select the channel display CH1 ~ CH8.
‧ 4CH DVR
/ / / (Channel selection)
Press one of these buttons to select the channel display CH1 ~ CH4.

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8) / / or (16-cut channel display / 9-cut channel display / 4-cut channel display)
Press one of these buttons to switch the channel display.
: Display 16-cut display (for 16CH DVR).
: Display 9-cut display (for 16CH, 8CH DVR).
: Display 4-cut display (for 8CH DVR).
: Display 4-cut display (for 4CH DVR).
9) / (Quad Sequence / Full Sequence)
Press one of these buttons to activate the sequence mode.
: Press this button to activate the Quad Sequence mode and press the button again to exit.
: Press this button to activate the Full Sequence mode and press the button again to exit.
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B
(Number buttons for password entering)
Use these four buttons to enter the DVR password.
11) /
Use these two buttons to select the live or playback sound of the audio channels.
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 1
st
audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 1
st
audio channel
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 2
nd
audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 2
nd
audio channel
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 3
rd
audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 3
rd
audio channel
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 4
th
audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 4
th
audio channel
Icon “ ” means: The audio channel is not selected.
Note: If you want to make a video backup with audio, please connect audio cameras to the channels
which support the audio function
For 16CH & 8CH DVR, the audio channels are CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4.
For 4CH DVR with a fan built-in, the audio channel is CH1.
12) (Key lock)
Press this button to lock keys on the DVR front panel.
13) (Digital oom)
Press this button to enlarge the image of the selected channel.
14) ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ►
Press one of these direction buttons to move the cursor up/down/left/right.
Under the DVR menu mode, these direction buttons can use for the following operation:
▲ ▼: Make the selection / Change the settings
◄ ►: Go to the upper layer or sub-layer / Make the selection
15) (Enter)
Confirm the password entering.
In the advanced menu, press this button to confirm the settings and go back to the upper layer.

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16) LIST (Event List Search)
To quick search the recorded files by event list, press this button to show all types of the event lists.
ALARM: List the information of the alarm-trigger-recorded files.
MANUAL: List the information of the manual-recorded files. The DVR will save one recorded file once any recording setting is changed
MOTION: List the information of the motion-trigger-recorded files.
SYSTEM: List the information of the system-recorded files. The DVR system will save one recorded file every one hour.
TIMER: List the information of the timer-recorded files.
17) LATEST
Press this button to playback the latest recorded video.
18) STOP
Press this button to stop playback and return to the live mode.
19) SLOW
Under the playback mode, press this button to slowly playback the recorded file (by 1/4 speed or 1/8 speed).
20) ◄◄ / /►►
Under the playback mode, press these buttons to fast rewind / pause / fast forward the playback file.
2.2 Remote Controller
To remove the control panel from the DVR and use as a remote controller, switch the lock button to the right “ ”
(unlock mode). Because of the different panel layout, please place the vertical panel sticker on the controller for
operation convenience.
Note: Before using the IR remote controller, please install the batteries first.
16CH DVR 8CH DVR 4CH DVR
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2.3 Rear Panels
‧ 16CH (The fan is optional)
RIS K OF EL ECTRI C SHO CK
DO NOT OPEN
DC 19V
WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISKO FELE CTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTSI NSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUAL IFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
ACT.
LINK
LAN
EXTERNAL I/O
IR
RS485
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‧ 8CH (The fan is optional)
RIS K OF EL ECTRI C SHO CK
DO NOT OPEN
DC 19V
WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISKO F ELECTRICSHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTSI NSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUAL IFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
ACT.
LINK
LAN
EXTERNAL I/O
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‧ 4CH (The fan is optional)
EX TERN AL I/O LAN
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1) INPUT (1 ~ 16CH)
Connect to video sources, such as cameras.
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.
Note: If you want to make a video backup with audio, please connect audio cameras to the channels
which support the audio function.
For 16CH & 8CH DVR, the audio channels are CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4.
For 4CH DVR, the audio channel is CH1.
2) MONITOR
Connect to a CRT monitor for video output.
3) Audio IN (1 / 2 / 3 / 4)
Connect to audio sources, such as cameras equipped with the audio function.
When users start recording, the audio input will also be recorded with corresponding video channel.
Note: The audio source connected to the “Audio 1” will be recorded with the video of the “CH1”.
The audio source connected to the “Audio 2” will be recorded with the video of the “CH2”.
The audio source connected to the “Audio 3” will be recorded with the video of the “CH3”.
The audio source connected to the “Audio 4” will be recorded with the video of the “CH4”.
4) Audio OUT
Connect to a monitor or speaker with 1 mono audio output.
5) IR
Connect the IR receiver extension line for remote control.

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6) EXTERNAL I/O
Insert the supplied 25PIN DSUB to this port for connecting external devices (external alarm, etc).
For detailed I/O port PIN configuration, please refer to “APPENDIX 1 PIN CONFIGURATION” in the user’s manual.
7) LAN
Connect to Internet by LAN cable.
8) LINK ACT.
When your DVR is connected to the Internet, this LED will be on.
9) DC 19V
Connect to the supplied adapter.
10) Fan (Optional)
The fan equipment is optional.

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3. CONNECTIONS AND SETUP (Take 16CH DVR as an example)
3.1 HDD Installation
The HDDs must be installed before the DVR is turned on.
Step 1: Loose the screws on the upper cover and open the upper cover of the DVR.
Step 2: Screw out the L-shape HDD brackets. Two brackets are used to secure a HDD, and there are 4 of them.
Step 3: Paste the thermal conductive silicone rubber on the DVR base.
Step 4: Get a suitable brand HDD and set the HDD mode (Master or Slave).
Note: HDD mode setting rule:
Master if you want to install the HDD to the place near the back panel;
Slave if you want to install the HDD to the place near the front panel.
Step 5: Attach the bracket to one side of the HDD, and align the screw holes of the bracket with the HDD’s screw holes.
Screw the HDD onto the HDD bracket, two screws for each side. Then, do the same thing to the other side of
the HDD.
Step 6: Screw the two HDD brackets back to the DVR base.
Step 7: Connect the HDD to the power connector and IDE BUS (make sure to align the HDD precisely for pin
connection).
Make sure the HDD mode is set to “Master” or “Slave” as indicated below for the IDE BUS connection.
Step 8: Close the upper cover of the DVR, and fasten all the screws you loosened in Step 1.
3.2 Camera Connection
The cameras must be connected and power-supplied BEFORE the DVR is turned on. The DVR will automatically
detect the video system of the connected camera(s) (NTSC / PAL), and switch itself to the correct system.
Connect the camera with the indicated power supply, and connect the camera video output to the DVR video input
port with a coaxial cable or RCA lines with BNC connectors.
Note: For detailed DVR video input / output ports, please refer to “2.3 Rear Panel” in the user’s manual.
For detailed camera operation, please refer to its own manual.
Note: If you want to make a video backup with audio, please connect audio cameras to the channels
which support the audio function
For 16CH & 8CH DVR, the audio channels are CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4.
For 4CH DVR with a fan built-in, the audio channel is CH1.

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3.3 Power Setup
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. Power LED “ ” will be on as blue.
It takes approximately 10 to 15 seconds to boot the system.
3.4 Date and Time Setting
Before operating your DVR, please set the date and time on your DVR first.
Press (menu) button and enter the password to go to the quick-start menu list. The default admin password is
0000. Move the cursor to the icon and you can set the date / time / daylight saving in this menu list.
QUICK START
CHANNEL TITLE ON
EVENT STATUS ON
IMAGE SIZE CIF
QUALITY BEST
IMAGE PER SECOND 120
RECORD TIMER OFF
DETECTION TIMER OFF
DATE 2007 / AUG / 08 21 : 30 : 00
FORMAT Y / M / D
DAYLIGHT SAVING OFF
ADVANCE  SELECT  BACK  NEXT  ENTER
3.5 Password Setting
Press (menu) button and enter the password to go to the quick-start menu list. And then move the cursor to
“ADVANCE” to enter the advanced setting menu.
In the “ADVANCE” menu, move the cursor to “ SYSTEM INFO ”. Select “PASSWORD” and press
(enter) button to enter the submenu to set the password (four digits). The default admin password is 0000.
SYSTEM INFO
SERIAL TYPE RS485
BAUD RATE 2400
HOST ID 0
PASSWORD XXXX
RESET DEFAULT RESET
CLEAR HDD HDD-MASTER-1
UPGRADE START
AUTO KEYLOCK (SEC) 30
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
VIDEO FORMAT NTSC
VERSION 1049-1007-1011-1001-L6-6C1B
PLEASE CONSULT YOUR INSTALLER FOR ADVANCE SETTINGS
 SELECT  BACK  NEXT  ENTER

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3.6 System Diagram
After you finish all the connections and setup, a surveillance system is established and you can experience the
marvelous and useful functions of this DVR. The diagram below illustrates all the available connections of this DVR for
you to picture your surveillance system.

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4. BASIC OPERATION (Take 16CH DVR as an example)
4.1 ive Page
In this live page of the DVR, you can see the live viewing of 1- / 4- / 9- / 16-cut screen.
Icon
Function Icon Function Icon Function Icon
Function
Key lock Key unlock
1
st
live audio
channel
2
nd
live audio
channel
3
rd
live audio
channel
4
th
live audio
channel
Audio channel
unselected
Digital oom mode
Digital oom
unselected Timer recording Motion Recording
Alarm
4.2 Recording
When the recording and the pre-alarm function are activated, this device will overwrite 8GB data from the oldest
for continuous recording without notice.
1) Continuous Recording Icon
When the DVR is properly connected with camera, you can see the icon “ ” (recording) on the screen.
2) Event Recording Icon
When the motion / alarm detection is activated, once motion or external alarm happens, you will see the icon “ ”
(motion) or “ ” (external alarm) on the screen.
3) Timer Recording Icon
When the timer record is activated, you will see the icon “ ” (timer) on the screen.
Note: The audio source connected to the “Audio 1” will be recorded with the video of the “CH1”.
The audio source connected to the “Audio 2” will be recorded with the video of the “CH2”.
The audio source connected to the “Audio 3” will be recorded with the video of the “CH3”.
The audio source connected to the “Audio 4” will be recorded with the video of the “CH4”.

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4.3 Playback
Press the “ ATEST” button on the DVR control panel, and the device will playback 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 IP is set to 30, the recording time should be at least
273 seconds (8192 images / 30 IP ) for the playback to work properly.
1) Fast Forward (►►) / Fast Rewind (◄◄)
You can increase the speed for fast forward and rewind on this device. In the playback mode:
Press “►►“ once to get 4X speed forward and press twice to get 8X speed, etc. And the maximum speed is 32X.
Press “◄◄“ 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 recording (Frame or CIF) will be shown on the screen.
2) Pause ( ) / Image Jog
Press “ ” button to pause the playback.
In the Pause mode:
Press “►►” button once to get one frame forward.
Press “◄◄” button once to get one frame rewind.
3) Stop
Pressing “STOP” button under playback mode, the screen of this device will return to live monitoring mode.
4) Slow Playback
Press “SLOW” button to get 1/4X speed playback and press twice to get 1/8X speed playback.
5) Audio Playback ( / )
Use these two buttons to select the live or playback sound of the audio channels.
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 1
st
audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 1
st
audio channel
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 2
nd
audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 2
nd
audio channel
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 3
rd
audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 3
rd
audio channel
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 4
th
audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 4
th
audio channel
Icon “ ” means: The audio channel is not selected.
Note: If you want to make a video backup with audio, please connect audio cameras to the channels
which support the audio function
For 16CH & 8CH DVR, the audio channels are CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4.
For 4CH DVR with a fan built-in, the audio channel is CH1.
4.4 Key ock and Unlock
1) Key Lock On:
Press button on the DVR control panel to lock keys.
Or set the time-out after which the key lock function is activated (Never / 10 SEC / 30 SEC / 60 SEC).
2) Key Lock Off:
Enter the DVR password to exit “Key Lock” mode.
Note: For the password setting, please refer to the section “3.5 Password etting” in the user’s manual.

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4.5 Upgrade
Note: Do not disconnect the power of your DVR while the upgrade process is in progress, or the DVR
functions may not work properly or be unable to use.
‧ Firmware / Multilanguage OSD Upgrade
1) Use USB to upgrade firmware or OSD:
Step 1. Format the USB memory device as FAT32 format first.
Step 2. Get the upgrade files from your distributor and save the upgrade files in your USB flash device (do not
change the file name).
Step 3. In the “ ” (SYSTEM INFO) menu, move the cursor to “UPGRADE”, and press (enter) button.
Step 4. Select “YES”, and press (enter) button again to confirm upgrade.
2) Use AP software to remotely upgrade firmware or OSD:
Step 1. Save the upgrade files at your PC (do not change the file name) and then login to the AP software.
Step 2. Press “ ” (Miscellaneous Control) button to show the miscellaneous control panel. In the miscellaneous
control panel, press “ ” (Tools) button on the miscellaneous control panel to enter the AP upgrade
window.
Step 3. Enter the user name, password, IP address and port number of the DVR.
Step 4. Press “Firmware” or “Language” tab as needed, and press “Add” to select the firmware or OSD files to
upgrade.
Step 5. Press “Update Firmware” or “Update Language” button to start the upgrade.
4.6 Search
1) Search by List
Press “LIST” button on the DVR control panel to show the list for all types of the recorded files. Choose the list you
want to view and press (enter) button to start playback.
ALARM List the information of the alarm-trigger-recorded files.
MANUAL List the information of the manual-recorded files. The DVR will save one recorded file once
any recording setting is changed
MOTION List the information of the motion-trigger-recorded files.
SYSTEM List the information of the system-recorded files. The DVR system will save one recorded file
every one hour.
TIMER List the information of the timer-recorded files.
2) Search by Time
In the “ ” (EVENT LOG) menu list, move the cursor to “QUICK SEARCH”, and press (enter) button to
enter the quick search menu. You can search any specific events by time (Year / Month / Day / Hour / Min) and
directly play the file you find.
3) Search the Record Event by Log on the AP Software
Press “ ” (Miscellaneous Control) button to show the miscellaneous control panel. In the miscellaneous control
panel, press “ ” (Log) button to enter the “Log View” page. In this log view page, you can see the list of three
different types of recording (User / Motion / Alarm) and press “Play” button to directly playback the file.

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5. MAIN MENU
5.1 Menu Configuration
CHANNEL TITLE
EVENT STATUS
STATUS
IMAGE SIZE
QUALITY
RECORD
IMAGE PER SECOND
RECORD TIMER
TIMER DETECTION TIMER
DATE
FORMAT
QUICK START MENU
DATE
DAYLIGHT SAVING
CAMERA
DETECTION
ALERT
NETWORK
DISPLAY
ADVANCE CONFIG
RECORD
SERIAL TYPE
BAUD RATE
HOST ID
PASSWORD
RESET DEFAULT
CLEAR HDD
UPGRADE
AUTO KEYLOCK (SEC)
LANGUAGE
VIDEO FORMAT
SYSTEM CONFIG
VERSION
QUICK SEARCH
HDD INFO
EVENT LOG
EVENT LOG
ADVANCED MENU
BACKUP USB BACKUP
5.2 Menu Operation Instruction
ITEM FUNCTION
QUICK START MENU: View & change the settings of the quick start menu items
MENU Enter / exit the quick start menu
▲ ▼ Make the selection / Change the setting
◄ ► Go to the upper layer or sub-layer / Make the selection
ENTER Confirm the password entering
ADVANCED MENU: In the quick start menu, move the cursor to the icon “ ” and press “▼” button
to enter the advanced setting menu.
ENTER Go to the sub-layer of the advanced menu
MENU Under the sub-layer of the advanced setting menu, use this button to confirm the
settings and go back to the upper layer.
 NEXT Move the cursor to this item and press button to go the next page.
 BACK Move the cursor to this item and press button to go the previous page.
Other operations in the advanced menu are the same as in the quick start menu.