Avtech AVH800 User manual

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H800_system_1.0
NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER
SERIES
User Manual
Please read instructions thoroughly before operation and retain it for future reference.
Online manual download: www.surveillance-download.com/user/h800.swf

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD
All lead-free products offered by the company comply with the requirements of the
European law on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, which means
our manufacture processes and products are strictly “lead-free” and without the hazardous
substances cited in the directive.
The crossed-out wheeled bin mark symbolizes that within the European Union the product
must be collected separately at the product end-of-life. This applies to your product and
any peripherals marked with this symbol. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted
municipal waste. Contact your local dealer for procedures for recycling this equipment.
This 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 B digital service, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
 FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
 All external cables connecting to this basic unit must be shielded.
For cables connecting to PCMCIA cards, see the option manual or installation
instructions.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device mat not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Trademark Acknowledgements
iPad® & iPhone® are the registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.
Microsoft®, Windows® & Internet Explorer® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
Disclaimer
AVTECH reserves the right to revise or remove any content in this manual at any time. We do not warrant or
assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of this manual. The
content of this manual is subject to change without notice.
This product doesn’t have a standby / off mode.

MPEG4 Licensing
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING
MPEG4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY
MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG4 VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY
OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL INTERNAL
AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE
HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM.
GPL Licensing
This product contains codes which are developed by Third-Party-Companies and which
are subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or the GNU Lesser Public License
(“LGPL”).
The GPL Code used in this product is released without warranty and is subject to the
copyright of the corresponding author.
Further source codes which are subject to the GPL-licenses are available upon request.
We are pleased to provide our modifications to the Linux Kernel, as well as a few new
commands, and some tools to get you into the code. The codes are provided on the FTP
site, and please download them from the following site or you can refer to your distributor:
http://download.dvrtw.com.tw/GPL/076D_Series/arm-linux-2.6.tar.gz

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. HARDWARE OVERVIEW................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Front Panel................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................................ 1
2. CONNECTION.................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Hard disk installation ................................................................................................................................. 2
2.2 Camera IP Configurations by LAN ............................................................................................................ 4
2.2.1 AUTO Mode......................................................................................................................................................4
2.2.2 Static / DHCP Mode .........................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Manual Connection Setup......................................................................................................................... 7
3. NETWORK CONFIGURATIONS ........................................................................................................ 8
3.1 Understand How Your Laptop / Computer Connect to Internet ................................................................. 8
3.2 Router + Modem ....................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Modem / Hub + Modem........................................................................................................................... 10
4. USER INTERFACE........................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Local........................................................................................................................................................ 12
4.1.1 NVR Status.....................................................................................................................................................12
4.1.2 Channel Status...............................................................................................................................................12
4.1.3 Quick Operation .............................................................................................................................................13
4.1.4 Main Menu......................................................................................................................................................13
4.1.5 Playback Panel ..............................................................................................................................................13
4.2 Remote.................................................................................................................................................... 14
5. FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................. 15
5.1 Key Lock / Unlock ...................................................................................................................................15
5.2 Channel Selection ................................................................................................................................... 15
5.3 IP Device Search.....................................................................................................................................16
5.4 User Level Creation ................................................................................................................................ 17
5.5 PTZ Control (1CH Mode) ........................................................................................................................ 18
5.6 Event Search........................................................................................................................................... 19
5.7 Video Backup .......................................................................................................................................... 19
5.8 Video Playback on PC............................................................................................................................. 20
5.8.1 Convert the file format to AVI .........................................................................................................................20
6. QUICK OPERATION......................................................................................................................... 21
6.1 Power Switch .......................................................................................................................................... 21
6.2 Channel Selection ................................................................................................................................... 21
6.3 PTZ Control (All CH mode) ..................................................................................................................... 22
6.4 Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................................................ 22
6.5 IP Device Search.....................................................................................................................................23
7. MAIN MENU ..................................................................................................................................... 24
7.1 QUICK START ........................................................................................................................................ 24
7.1.1 GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................................24
7.1.2 TIME SETUP..................................................................................................................................................25
7.1.3 SIMULATION..................................................................................................................................................26
7.2 SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................. 26
7.2.1 ACCOUNT......................................................................................................................................................26
7.2.2 TOOLS ...........................................................................................................................................................27
7.2.3 SYSTEM INFO...............................................................................................................................................27
7.2.4 BACKUP DATA (USB)....................................................................................................................................28
7.2.5 BACKUP LOG (USB) .....................................................................................................................................29
7.3 EVENT INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 30
7.3.1 QUICK SEARCH............................................................................................................................................30
7.3.2 EVENT SEARCH ...........................................................................................................................................30
7.3.3 HDD INFO......................................................................................................................................................31
7.3.4 EVENT LOG...................................................................................................................................................31

7.4 ADVANCED CONFIG.............................................................................................................................. 31
7.4.1 CONNECTION ...............................................................................................................................................31
7.4.2 CAMERA........................................................................................................................................................32
7.4.3 DETECTION...................................................................................................................................................33
7.4.4 ALERT ............................................................................................................................................................34
7.4.5 NETWORK.....................................................................................................................................................35
7.4.6 DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................................................36
7.4.7 RECORD........................................................................................................................................................36
7.4.8 NOTIFY ..........................................................................................................................................................37
7.5 SCHEDULE SETTING ............................................................................................................................ 40
7.5.1 RECORD........................................................................................................................................................40
7.5.2 EVENT ...........................................................................................................................................................40
APPENDIX 1 MOBILE SURVEILLANCE VIA EAGLEEYES ................................................................. 41
A1.1 Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................... 41
A1.2 Where to download............................................................................................................................... 41
A1.3 Enable Push Video ............................................................................................................................... 42
A1.3.1 From iPhone / iPad ......................................................................................................................................42
A1.3.2 From Android Mobile Device........................................................................................................................43
APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE LIST........................................................................ 44
APPENDIX 3 COMPATIBLE HARD DISK LIST .................................................................................... 45
APPENDIX 4 BATTERY REPLACEMENT............................................................................................ 47
APPENDIX 5 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................... 48
APPENDIX 6 RECORDING TIME TABLE ............................................................................................ 49

HARDWARE OVERVIEW
1
1. HARDWARE OVERVIEW
1.1 Front Panel
HDD LAN WAN
LED indicators
The NVR is power-supplied.
WAN The NVR is connected to Internet.
LAN The NVR is connected to LAN.
HDD Up to one hard disk is installed in the NVR and connected well.
1.2 Rear Panel
DC12V INAUDIO
OUT
MOUSEUSBWAN
INTERNET
LAN
SWITCH
HDMIeSATA
1) eSATA
This port is used to connect a storage device supporting eSATA interface; for instance, an external hard disk
or a disk array.
Note: Please purchase a disk array supporting Linux system to ensure you NVR work properly.
2) HDMI
This port is used to connect the monitor, which supports high definition video output interface.
Note: Direct connection to the monitor, which supports VGA or composite interface, is not supported.
Please prepare a converter in advance.
3) LAN
This port is used to connect your NVR to IP cameras locally.
4) WAN
This port is used to connect your NVR to Internet via a RJ45 network cable.
5) USB
Insert a compatible USB flash drive for video backup.
Note: For the compatible list of USB flash drives, please refer to “APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH
DRIVE LIST” at page 44.
6) MOUSE
Insert a mouse for function operation.
7) AUDIO OUT
Connect to a speaker.
8) DC12V IN
Connect the NVR to power with the regulated adapter.

CONNECTION
2
2. CONNECTION
2.1 Hard disk installation
This NVR supports both 2.5” and 3.5” hard disk drives based on your demands. Please follow the instructions below
to install a hard disk in the NVR.
To install a 3.5” hard disk
Step1: Turn the NVR bottom side facing you, and remove the four screws.
Step2: Turn the NVR rear panel facing you, and slightly push the case upward to remove it, as shown below.
Step3: With the PCB side facing down, connect your hard disk to the NVR as shown below.
Step4: To fix the hard disk, please fasten it to the bracket with the supplied screws.
Step5: Replace the upper cover back to the NVR.
Step6: Replace and fasten the screws loosened in Step1 to the NVR.

CONNECTION
3
To install a 2.5” hard disk
Step1: Please follow the first two steps of To install a 3.5” hard disk to remove the upper cover of the NVR.
Step2: With the PCB side facing down, connect your hard disk to the NVR as shown below.
Step3: Please fasten the supplied bracket to the NVR, and fix the hard disk to the bracket.
Step4: Replace the upper cover back to the NVR.
Step5: Replace and fasten the screws loosened in Step1 to the NVR.
Note: Before remote firmware update, please install a HDD into your NVR first to make sure the
firmware update works properly.
Note: It’s not recommended to use a green HDD with your NVR to make sure it works properly.

CONNECTION
4
2.2 Camera IP Configurations by LAN
2.2.1 AUTO Mode
Auto mode is to simplify the complicated network settings within three minutes. The connection mode of the LAN
port is “AUTO” by default. This mode is suitable when the LAN port of the NVR is connected to a hub.
Note: SETTING Path: (ADVANCED CONFIG) NETWORK LAN MODE.