Avtech KPD673 User manual

KD673_672_671_670_manual_1.1
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
USER MANUAL
Please read instructions thoroughly before operation and retain it for future reference.

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Version
Firmware: 1112-1036-1013-1024-0a-0000
Video Viewer: 0113
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SPECIAL NOTES .....................................................................................................................................................................................................1
2. FRONTAND REAR PANEL......................................................................................................................................................................................2
2.1. Front Panel.....................................................................................................................................................................................................2
2.2. Rear Panel......................................................................................................................................................................................................3
3. CONNECTION AND SETUP....................................................................................................................................................................................4
3.1. HDD Installation..............................................................................................................................................................................................4
3.2. Camera Connection........................................................................................................................................................................................5
3.3. Optional Peripheral Connection (Selected models only)................................................................................................................................5
3.4. Power Setup...................................................................................................................................................................................................5
3.5. Date and Time Setting....................................................................................................................................................................................5
3.6. Password Setting............................................................................................................................................................................................5
3.7. Record Setting................................................................................................................................................................................................6
4. BASIC OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................................................................7
4.1 Live Page.........................................................................................................................................................................................................7
4.2. Recording .......................................................................................................................................................................................................7
4.3. Playback.........................................................................................................................................................................................................8
4.4. Search ............................................................................................................................................................................................................8
4.5. Firmware / OSD Upgrade...............................................................................................................................................................................9
5. ADVANCED OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................................................................10
5.1. QUICK SEARCH..........................................................................................................................................................................................10
5.2. RECORD......................................................................................................................................................................................................10
5.2.1. Quick record setting ...........................................................................................................................................................................10
5.2.2. Detailed record setting .......................................................................................................................................................................10
5.3. TIMER...........................................................................................................................................................................................................11
5.4. DETECTION.................................................................................................................................................................................................12
5.5. REMOTE (Selected models only) ................................................................................................................................................................14
5.6. SYSTEM INFO.............................................................................................................................................................................................14
5.7. NETWORK (Selected models only) .............................................................................................................................................................15
5.7.1. STATIC...............................................................................................................................................................................................15
5.7.2. PPPOE...............................................................................................................................................................................................15
5.7.3. DHCP.................................................................................................................................................................................................16
5.8. BACKUP.......................................................................................................................................................................................................17
5.8.1. USB BACKUP....................................................................................................................................................................................17
6. REMOTE OPERATION ..........................................................................................................................................................................................19
6.1. Video Viewer.................................................................................................................................................................................................19
6.1.1. Installation & Network Connection.....................................................................................................................................................19
6.1.2. Control Panel......................................................................................................................................................................................20
6.1.3. General Operation..............................................................................................................................................................................21
6.2. IE Web Browser............................................................................................................................................................................................25
6.3. QuickTime Player .........................................................................................................................................................................................27
APPENDIX 1 PIN CONFIGURATION (Selected models only)...................................................................................................................................28
APPENDIX 2 TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................................................................................................................................29
APPENDIX 3 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE LIST.............................................................................................................................................30
APPENDIX 4 COMPATIBLE SATA HDD LIST............................................................................................................................................................31
APPENDIX 5 SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................................................32
APPENDIX 6 RS485 PROTOCOL .............................................................................................................................................................................34
APPENDIX 7 RECORDING TIME TABLE..................................................................................................................................................................35

SPECIAL NOTES
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1. SPECIAL NOTES
 VGA Output Resolution Support
Model 1 and Model 2 have VGA interface built-in, and users are allowed to change the resolution depending on
their display monitor.
Go to “ADVANCE” “DISPLAY”, and move to “VGA OUTPUT” to select the VGA resolution you want. There are
seven options as follows:
1) 800 x 600
2) 1024 x 768 (default)
3) 1280 x 1024
4) 1440 x 900
5) 1400 x 1050
6) 1680 x 1050
7) 1600 x 1200
Note: To have the best image quality on your LCD monitor, make sure (1) the selected DVR VGA output
resolution is supported by your monitor, and (2) the VGA output settings on both the LCD monitor
and DVR are consistent.
If the image is not positioned or scaled properly, please go to your monitor’s menu for adjustment.
For details, please refer to the user manual of your LCD monitor.
 Power Supply
To ensure that your DVR works constantly and properly, it's recommended to use an UPS, Uninterruptible Power
Supply, for continuously operation. (Optional)

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2. FRONT AND REAR PANEL
2.1. Front Panel
1) LED Indicators
POWER : DVR is powered on.
HDD : HDD is reading or recording.
ALARM : An alarm is triggered (Selected models only).
TIMER : Timer recording is on.
PLAY : Under playback status.
2) MENU
Press to enter the main menu.
3) ENTER
Press to confirm the setting.
4) LIST
To quickly search the recorded files by event, press to show the event list.
Select one event, and press “ENTER” to playback the selected file.
5) PLAY
Press to play the recorded video.
6) SLOW
Under the playback mode, press to slowly playback the recorded file.
7) ZOOM
In the live or playback mode, press to enlarge the image of the selected channel.
8) SEQ
Press to activate the call monitor function, and press again to quit.
9)
Press to show the four-channel display mode.
10) POWER
Press long enough to turn on/off your DVR.
Note: Under the recording mode, please stop recording before turning off your DVR.
Note: To ensure that your DVR works constantly and properly, it's recommended touse anUPS,
Uninterruptible Power Supply, for continuously operation. (Optional)
11) 1~4
Press one of the buttons to select the channel to display.
12) (/ +) / (/ -) / () / ()
Press one of these four buttons to move up/down/left/right.
Under the playback mode, press these buttons to pause () / stop () / fast rewind () / fast forward () the
playback file.
Under the setting mode, press / to change the setting in the menu.
13) AUDIO (SLOW + ZOOM)
Press “SLOW” + “ZOOM” at the same time to select live or playback sounds of the audio channels.
14) PTZ (SEQ + ) (Selected models only)
Press “SEQ” + “ ” at the same time to enter / exit the PTZ control mode.

FRONTAND REAR PANEL
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Adjust PTZ angle: Press / / / to turn up/down/left/right.
15) 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.
2.2. Rear Panel
1) VIDEO INPUT (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.
2) VIDEO OUTPUT
Connect to a CRT monitor for video output.
3) AUDIO IN (Select models only)
Connect to audio sources, such as cameras equipped with the audio function.
Please get to know whether your DVR supports the audio function, and how many audio inputs are supported
first.
Note: Depending on the model you have, this DVR series supports UP TO FOUR audio-in channels, which
are Audio 1, Audio 2, Audio 3 and Audio 4 accordingly, and the audio data will be recorded with the
video data of CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4 respectively.
For example, if your DVR supports two audio-in, its audio channels will be Audio 1 and Audio 2.
When you playback CH1, you will also hear the audio recording of Audio 1.
4) AUDIO OUT (Selected models only)
Connect to an audio device, such as a microphone or speaker.
5) IR (Selected models only)
Connect the IR receiver for remote control.
6) EXTERNAL I/O (Selected models only)
Insert the supplied 9PIN DSUB to this port for connecting external devices (external alarm, PTZ camera, etc).
For detailed I/O port PIN configuration, please refer to “APPENDIX 1 PIN CONFIGURATION (Selected models
only)” at page 28.
7) VGA (Selected models only)
Connect to a LCD monitor directly.
8) LAN (Selected models only)
Connect to Internet by LAN cable.
9) DC 19V
Connect to the supplied adapter.

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3. CONNECTION AND SETUP
3.1. HDD Installation
The HDD must be installed before the DVR is turned on.
Step 1: Loose the screws on the upper cover and remove it from the DVR. Find the two HDD brackets located on
the DVR base as indicated below.
Step 2: Get a compatible HDD, and connect it to the power connector and data bus connector.
Step 3: Make sure the PCB side is facing up, and place the HDD between the HDD brackets on the DVR base as
shown below.
Make sure the other side of the HDD is contacted with the DVR base for heat conduction.
Step 4: Align the screw hole on the each bracket with the screw hole on the each side of the HDD as shown
below, and fix the HDD to the bracket with a HDD screw supplied.
Step 5: Close the upper cover of the DVR, and fasten all the screws you loosened in Step 1.

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3.2. Camera Connection
The cameras must be connected and power-supplied. And then connect the camera video output to the DVR
video input port with a coaxial cable or RCA lines with BNC connectors. The DVR will automatically detect the
video system of the connected camera(s) (NTSC / PAL), and switch itself to the correct system.
1) Power connection
Connect the camera with indicated power supply.
2) Video cable connection
Connect the camera video output to the DVR video input port with a coaxial cable or RCA line with BNC
connector.
3) Audio cable connection (Selected models only)
Connect the camera audio output to the DVR audio input port with a coaxial cable or RCA line with BNC
connector.
4) Camera Setup (PTZ cameras only)
For detailed camera title, ID, protocol and baud rate setup, please refer to “5.5. REMOTE” at page 14.
3.3. Optional Peripheral Connection (Selected models only)
Depending on the DVR model you have, this DVR series may support to connect other peripherals. For detailed
connection, please refer to their own user manuals.
3.4. 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. The power LED will be on.
Note: To ensure that your DVR works constantly and properly, it's recommended touse anUPS,
Uninterruptible Power Supply, for continuously operation. (Optional)
3.5. Date and Time Setting
Before operating your DVR, please set the date and time on your DVR first.
Press “MENU” and enter the password to go to the menu list. The default admin 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: For the first time to use the DVR, please charge the DVR for at least 48 hours continuously after the
date & time is set correctly.
3.6. Password Setting
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 “ENTER” to enter the
submenu to set the password (four digits). The default admin password is 0000.

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3.7. Record Setting
By defaults, the record function is activated when the DVR is powered on and a camera is connected.
To change the record settings, Press “MENU” and enter the password to go to the menu list. Then, Move to
“RECORD” to enter the advanced setting menu.
For details, please refer to “5.2. RECORD” at page 10.

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4. BASIC OPERATION
4.1 Live Page
Depending on the DVR you have, you may see the following live view screen with status icons.
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 Motion
Recording Alarm
(Selected models only)
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) Manual Recording Icon
By defaults, when the DVR is properly connected with cameras and the HDD is installed, you can see “ ”
(recording) on the screen.
2) Event Recording Icon
When the motion / alarm detection is activated, once motion or external alarm happens, you will see “ ” (motion)
or “ ” (external alarm) on the screen.
3) Timer Recording Icon
When the timer record is activated, you will see the LCD light of “Timer” is on, and “ ” (timer) on the screen.

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4.3. Playback
Press “PLAY” 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 IPS is set to 30, the recording time should be at least
273 seconds (8192 images / 30 IPS) 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 recorded data (FRAME, FIELD or CIF) will be shown on the
screen.
2) Pause / Image Jog
Press “” to pause the playback.
In the pause mode:
Press “” once to get one frame forward.
Press “” once to get one frame rewind.
3) Stop
Press “” under the playback mode, and the screen of this device will return to live monitoring mode.
4) Slow Playback
Press “SLOW” to get 1/4X speed playback and press twice to get 1/8X speed playback.
5) Audio Playback (Selected models only)
Press “SEQ” + “ ” to select the live or playback sound of the audio channels.
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 1st audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 1st audio channel
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 2nd audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 2nd audio channel
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 3rd audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 3rd audio channel
Icon “ ” means: Live audio of the 4th audio channel / Icon “ ” means: Playback audio of the 4th audio channel
Icon “ ” means: The audio channel is not selected.
Note: Depending on the model you have, this DVR series supports UP TO FOUR audio-in channels, which
are Audio 1, Audio 2, Audio 3 and Audio 4 accordingly, and the audio data will be recorded with the
video data of CH1, CH2, CH3 and CH4 respectively.
For example, if your DVR supports two audio-in, its audio channels will be Audio 1 and Audio 2.
When you playback CH1, you will also hear the audio recording of Audio 1.
4.4. Search
1) Full Event Search
Press “LIST” to show the recorded files by event. Choose the item you want to see, and press “ENTER” 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 “ENTER” 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.

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4.5. Firmware / OSD Upgrade
1) By using USB flash drive
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. Insert the USB flash drive into the DVR USB port.
Step 4. Move to “ADVANCE” “SYSTEM INFO”, and move to “UPGRADE”. Press “ENTER”.
Step 5. Select “YES”, and press “ENTER” again to confirm upgrade.
2) By using the supplied software “Video Viewer”
Step 1. Save the upgrade files at your PC (do not change the file name), and log into Video Viewer.
Step 2. Click “ ” (Miscellaneous Control) to show the miscellaneous control panel. In the miscellaneous control
panel, click “ ” (Tools) on the miscellaneous control panel to enter the upgrade window.
Step 3. Enter the user name, password, IP address and port number of the DVR.
Step 4. Click “Firmware” or “Language” tab as needed, and click “Add” to select the firmware or OSD files to
upgrade.
Step 5. Click “Update Firmware” or “Update Language” button to start the upgrade.

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5. ADVANCED OPERATION
5.1. 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 “ENTER”. 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 “ENTER” button to search and directly playback the recorded files.
5.2. 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 “ENTER”.
5.2.1. Quick record setting
Move to “QUICK START” J“RECORD”, and press ”ENTER”. 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.
5.2.2. Detailed record setting
Move to “ADVANCE” J“RECORD”, and press ”ENTER”. 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.
5.3. TIMER
In this menu list, you can schedule different sets of time for recording and detection function. Move to “TIMER”,
and press ”ENTER”. 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 “ENTER” 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 enter to set the start time point (marked in red color). Then,
press / / / to set the timer-recording schedule. After setup, press “ENTER” 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 “ENTER” 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 enter to set the start time point (marked in red color). Then,
press / / / to set the timer-recording schedule. After setup, press “ENTER” 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.
5.4. DETECTION
In this submenu, you can set up detection-related functions.
Move to “DETECTION”, and press ”ENTER”. 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 & 2
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 3 & 4
*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 models 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 models 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 models 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 / HIGH.
7) RE (Reference) (Selected models 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 models only)
Select N.C. (Normally Closed) / N.O. (Normally open) / OFF for the alarm polarity. The default alarm value is OFF.
5.5. REMOTE (Selected models only)
In this menu list, you can set up remote devices to work properly.
Move to “REMOTE”, and press ”ENTER”. 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-D (PELCO-P) protocol.
5) RATE
Set the baud rate of each channel (2400 / 115200 / 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.
5.6. SYSTEM INFO
In this menu list, you can check or change some system settings.
The submenu items are described below:
1) SERIAL TYPE (Selected models only)
Show the serial type of the DVR (RS485).
2) BAUDRATE (Selected models only)
Set the baud rate of the DVR (2400 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 57600 / 115200).
3) HOST ID (Selected models only)
Set the ID of the DVR (0 ~ 254).
4) PASSWORD
Press “ENTER” to reset the password for accessing the DVR system. You can set the password up to 4 digits.
5) RESET DEFAULT
Press “ENTER” 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 “ENTER”, 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
“ENTER”, 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.
5.7. NETWORK (Selected models only)
In this menu list, you can set up the network.
Move to “NETWORK”, and press “ENTER” button to enter the submenu. The submenu items are described below.
5.7.1. 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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5.7.2. PPPOE
1) NETWORK TYPE
Select the network type as PPPOE.

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2) USER NAME / PASSWORD
Set the “username” and “password” subscribed from your ISP supplier
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”.
5.7.3. 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”,
for this function to work properly.
5.8. 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.
The backup file can be played directly in your PC via the supplied licensed software “Video Viewer”. For details,
please refer to “Playback” at page 22.
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.
5.8.1. 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 3 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH
DRIVE LIST” at page 30.
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 ”ENTER”. 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 “ENTER” 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 “ENTER” to start copying the chosen data to the USB flash drive.