Avue ADR8708XE User manual

DVR User Manual
For H.264 8-channel digital video recorder
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DVR User Manual
CAUTION
Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and
safely.
There may be several technically incorrect places or printing errors in this manual. The
updates will be added into the new version of this manual. The contents of this manual are
subject to change without notice.
This device should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. The voltage of the power must be verified before using. If the device doesn‟t
work for a long time, pull out the plug from the socket.
Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or
other device that produce heat.
Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth.
Place the device in a well-ventilated area.
Do not power off the DVR at normal recording condition! The correct operation to shut
off DVR is to stop recording firstly, and then to select “shut-down” button at the right of the
menu bar to exit, and finally to cut off the power.
This machine is indoor using equipment. Do not expose the machine in rain or moist
environment. In case any solid or liquid get into the machine‟s case, please cut off the power
supply immediately, and ask for qualified technicians to check the machine before restart
Do not try to repair the device by yourself without technical aid or approval.
When this product is in use, the relevant contents of Microsoft, Apple and Google will
be involved in. The pictures and screenshots in this manual are only used to explain the
usage of our product. The ownerships of trademarks, logos and other intellectual properties
related to Microsoft, Apple and Google shall belong to the above-mentioned companies.
This manual is suitable for 8-channel digital video recorders. All examples and pictures
used in the manual are from 8-channel DVR.

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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 DVR Introduction..............................................................................................................1
1.2 Main Features....................................................................................................................1
2HARDWARE INSTALLATION................................................................................................ 3
2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer ....................................................................................3
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive .............................................................................................................3
2.1.2 Install DVD Writer ...........................................................................................................3
2.2 Front Panel Descriptions...................................................................................................4
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions.....................................................................................................4
2.4 Remote Controller.............................................................................................................5
2.5 Control with Mouse...........................................................................................................7
2.5.1 Connect Mouse.................................................................................................................7
2.5.2 Use Mouse ........................................................................................................................ 7
3BASIC FUNCTION INSTRUCTION...................................................................................... 8
3.1 Power On/Off.....................................................................................................................8
3.1.1 Power On..........................................................................................................................8
3.1.2 Power Off .........................................................................................................................8
3.2 Login...................................................................................................................................8
3.3 Live Preview.......................................................................................................................9
3.4 Live Playback.....................................................................................................................9
4MAIN MENU SETUP GUIDE.................................................................................................11
4.1 Basic Configuration.........................................................................................................12
4.1.1 System ............................................................................................................................12
4.1.2 Time & Date ...................................................................................................................13
4.1.3 DST ................................................................................................................................13
4.2 Live Configuration ..........................................................................................................14
4.2.1 Live.................................................................................................................................14
4.2.2 Main Monitor..................................................................................................................15
4.2.3 Mask ............................................................................................................................... 16
4.3 Record Configuration......................................................................................................16
4.3.1 Enable............................................................................................................................. 17
4.3.2 Record Bitrate................................................................................................................. 17
4.3.3 Time................................................................................................................................ 18
4.3.4 Stamp..............................................................................................................................18
4.3.5 Recycle Record............................................................................................................... 19
4.3.6 Snap................................................................................................................................19
4.4 Schedule Configuration...................................................................................................20
4.4.1 Schedule .........................................................................................................................20
4.4.2 Motion Schedule.............................................................................................................21
4.4.3 Sensor Schedule.............................................................................................................. 21
4.5 Alarm Configuration.......................................................................................................21

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4.5.1 Sensor Alarm ..................................................................................................................21
4.5.2 Motion Alarm ................................................................................................................. 23
4.5.3 Video Loss ...................................................................................................................... 24
4.5.4 Other Alarm.................................................................................................................... 24
4.5.5 Alarm Out .......................................................................................................................25
4.6 Network Configuration ...................................................................................................26
4.6.1 Network ..........................................................................................................................26
4.6.2 Sub Stream...................................................................................................................... 27
4.6.3 Email .............................................................................................................................. 27
4.6.4 Server.............................................................................................................................. 28
4.6.5 Other Settings ................................................................................................................. 29
4.7 User Management Configuration...................................................................................31
4.8 P.T.Z Configuration.........................................................................................................32
4.9 Advanced..........................................................................................................................36
4.9.1 Reset ............................................................................................................................... 36
4.9.2 Import/Export .................................................................................................................36
4.9.3 Block/Allow List ............................................................................................................ 36
5SEARCH, PLAYBACK & BACKUP.....................................................................................37
5.1 Time Search......................................................................................................................37
5.2 Event Search ....................................................................................................................38
5.3 File Management .............................................................................................................38
5.4 Search by Image...............................................................................................................39
5.5 Backup..............................................................................................................................39
6MANAGE DVR............................................................................................................................41
6.1 Check System Information .............................................................................................41
6.1.1 System Information ........................................................................................................41
6.1.2 Event Information...........................................................................................................41
6.1.3 Log Information.............................................................................................................. 41
6.1.4 Network Information ......................................................................................................41
6.1.5 Online Information .........................................................................................................41
6.1.6 Record Information.........................................................................................................41
6.2 Manual Alarm..................................................................................................................41
6.3 Disk Management............................................................................................................41
6.4 Upgrade............................................................................................................................42
6.5 Logoff................................................................................................................................42
7REMOTE SURVEILLANCE...................................................................................................43
7.1 IE Remote Surveillance...................................................................................................43
7.1.1 On LAN ..........................................................................................................................43
7.1.2 On WAN .........................................................................................................................43
7.2 Remote Surveillance through Apple PC ........................................................................44
7.2.1 On LAN ..........................................................................................................................44
7.2.2 On WAN .........................................................................................................................46
7.3 The Remote Live Preview ...............................................................................................46
7.4 Remote Playback & Backup...........................................................................................49

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7.4.1 Remote Playback ............................................................................................................49
7.4.2 Remote Backup............................................................................................................... 52
7.5 Remote System Configuration........................................................................................52
7.6 Tools..................................................................................................................................53
7.7 Remote Management.......................................................................................................53
APPENDIX A FAQ.........................................................................................................................54
APPENDIX B CALCULATE RECORDING CAPACITY..................................................58
APPENDIX C COMPATIBLE DEVICES ...............................................................................59
APPENDIX D SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................60

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1Introduction
1.1 DVR Introduction
This model DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is designed specially for CCTV system. It adopts
high performance video processing chips and embedded Linux system. Meanwhile, it utilizes
many most advanced technologies, such as standard H.264 with low bit rate, Dual stream,
SATA interface, VGA output mouse supported, IE browser supported with full remote control,
mobile view(by phones), etc., which ensure its powerful functions and high stability. Due to
these distinctive characteristics, it is widely used in banks, telecommunication, transportation,
factories, warehouse, and irrigation and so on.
1.2 Main Features
COMPRESSION FORMAT
Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate and better image quality
LIVE SURVEILLANCE
Supports HDMI/ VGA/BNC output
Supports channel security by hiding live display
Display the local record state and basic information
Supports USB to make full control
RECORD MEDIA
Supports two SATA HDDs to record for a longer time without any limitation
BACKUP
Supports USB 2.0 devices to backup
Supports built-in SATA DVD writer to backup
Supports saving recorded files with AVI standard format to a remote computer through
internet
RECORD & PLAYBACK
Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording
Supports recycle after HDD full
Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable
8-ch SDI real time recording
4 audio channels available
Three record search modes: time search, event search and image search
8 screen playback simultaneously
Supports deleting and locking the recorded files one by one
Supports remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet
ALARM
1 channel alarm output and 8 channel alarm input available
Supports schedule for motion detection and sensor alarm
Supports pre-recording and post recording

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Supports linked channels recording once motion or alarm triggered on certain channel
Supports linked PTZ preset ，auto cruise and track of the corresponding channel
PTZ CONTROL
Supports various PTZ protocols
Supports 128 PTZ presets and 8 auto cruise tracks
Supports remote PTZ control through internet
SECURITY
Customize user right: log search, system setup, two way audio, file management, disk
management, remote login, live view, manual record, playback, PTZ control and remote live
view
Supports 1 administrator and 63 users.
Supports event log recording and checking, events unlimited
NETWORK
Supports TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol
Supports IE browser to do remote view
Supports setup client connection amount
Supports dual stream. Network stream is adjustable independently to fit the network
bandwidth and environment.
Supports picture snap and color adjustment in remote live
Supports remote time and event search, and channel playback with picture snap
Supports remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise
Supports remote full menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters remotely
Supports mobile surveillance by smart phones , WinCE, iPhone or Gphone, 3G network
available
Supports CMS/NVMS to manage multi devices on internet

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2Hardware Installation
2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive
Check the unit and the accessories after getting the DVR. Please don‟t power up the unit till
the physical installation is complete.
Notice: 1. This series support two SATA hard drives. Please use the hard drive the
manufacturers recommend specially for security and safe field.
2. Please calculate HDD capacity according to the recording setting. Please refer to
“Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity”.
Step 1: Unscrew and open the top cover.
Step 2: Connect the power and data cables. Place the HDD onto the bottom case as Fig 2-1.
Step 3: Screw the HDD as Fig 2-2.
Fig 2-1 Connect HDD Fig 2-2 Screw HDD
Note: For convenience installation, please connect the power and data cables first and
then wind the screws to fix the HDD.
2.1.2 Install DVD Writer
Step 1: Unscrew and open the top cover.
Step 2: Connect the power and data cable. Place the DVD writer onto the bottom case as Fig
2-3.
Step 3: Screw the HDD as Fig 2-4.
Fig 2-3 Connect the DVD Writer Fig 2-4 Screw the Writer

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Note: The writer which is for backup only must be the compatible device we recommend.
Please refer to “Appendix C Compatible Devices”.
2.2 Front Panel Descriptions
Notice: The front panel descriptions are only for reference; please make the object as
the standard.
Item
Type
Name
Description
1
Work
state
indicator
Power
The power indicator turns blue when DVR is powered up.
HDD
The light turns blue when HDD is writing and reading.
Net
The light turns blue when it is able to access the network.
Backup
The light turns blue when backing up files and data.
Play
The light turns blue when playing video.
REC
The light turns blue when recording.
2
Function
button
MENU/+
1. Enter menu in live 2. Increase the value in setup
BACKUP/-
1. Decrease the value in setup 2. Enter backup mode in live
RECORD/FOCUS
1. Record manually 2. FOCUS function enables at PTZ
mode.
REW/SPEED
1. Rewind key 2. SPEED function enables at PTZ mode
SEARCH/ZOOM
1. Enter search mode 2.ZOOM function enables at PTZ
mode.
PLAY /IRIS
1. Enter play interface 2. IRIS function enables at PTZ mode
FF/ P.T.Z.
1. Fast forward 2. Enter PTZ mode in live.
STOP/ESC
1. Quit play mode 2. Exit the current interface or status.
3
Digital
button
1-9
Input number 1-9 or choose camera.
0/10+
Input number0, 10 and the above number together with other
digital keys .
4
Input
button
Direction button
Change direction to select items.
Multi-screen
Change screen display mode like1/4/8 channel.
Enter button
Confirm selection.
5
IR
receiver
IR
For remote controller
6
USB
USB port
To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD
for backup or update firmware; or connect to USB mouse.
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions
The rear Panel interface for 8-ch is shown as Fig 2-5:

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Fig 2-5 Rear Panel for 8-ch
Item
Name
Description
1
Alarm Out
1-ch relay output. Connect to external alarm.
2
GND
Grounding
3
Y/Z
Connect to speed dome, Y is TX+; Z is TX-
4
A/B
Connect to keyboard; A is TX +; B is TX-
5
CVBS Port
CVBS video signal output
6
Audio Out
Audio output, connect to the sound box
7
Audio In
4-ch audio inputs
8
Alarm In
Connect to external sensor1-8
9
HDSDI Video In
8-ch SDI video inputs
10
HDMI Port
Connect to high-definition display device
11
Alarm In
Connect to external sensor1-8
12
LAN
Network port
13
USB Port
To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD for backup
or update firmware; or connect to USB mouse
14
DC 12V
Power input
2.4 Remote Controller
It uses two AAA size batteries.
Step 1: Open the battery cover of the remote controller.
Step 2: Place batteries. Please take care the polarity (+ and -).
Step 3: Replace the battery cover.
If it still doesn't work, please change a new remote controller to try, or contact your dealers.
The interface of remote controller is shown in Fig 2-6 Remote Controller.
Key points to check in case the remote doesn’t work.
1. Check batteries polarity.
2. Check the remaining charge in the batteries.
3. Check IR controller sensor for any masking.
4. Check the ID of the remote with respect to the DVR.