Avue ADR87XXXD Series User manual

DVR User Manual
For H.264 8/16-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 8/16-channel digital video recorders. All examples and
pictures used in the manual are from 16-channel DVR.

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................1
1.1 DVR Introduction................................................................................................................1
1.2 Main Features......................................................................................................................1
2 Hardware Installation..........................................................................................................3
2.1 Install Hard Drive & DVD Writer .......................................................................................3
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive...............................................................................................3
2.1.2 Install DVD Writer .............................................................................................4
2.2 Front Panel Descriptions......................................................................................................5
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions........................................................................................................6
2.4 Remote Controller ...............................................................................................................6
2.5 Control with Mouse.............................................................................................................8
2.5.1 Connect Mouse...................................................................................................8
2.5.2 Use Mouse..........................................................................................................8
3 Basic Function Instruction.................................................................................................10
3.1 Power On/Off ....................................................................................................................10
3.1.1 Power On..........................................................................................................10
3.1.2 Power Off .........................................................................................................10
3.2 Login .................................................................................................................................10
3.3 Live Preview......................................................................................................................11
3.4 Live Playback....................................................................................................................11
4 Main Menu Setup Guide....................................................................................................13
4.1 Basic Configuration...........................................................................................................14
4.1.1 System ..............................................................................................................14
4.1.2 Time & Date.....................................................................................................15
4.1.3 DST ..................................................................................................................15
4.2 Live Configuration ............................................................................................................16
4.2.1 Live...................................................................................................................16
4.2.2 Main Monitor....................................................................................................17
4.2.3 Mask.................................................................................................................17
4.3 Record Configuration ........................................................................................................18
4.3.1 Enable...............................................................................................................18
4.3.2 Record Bitrate...................................................................................................19
4.3.3 Time..................................................................................................................19
4.3.4 Stamp................................................................................................................20
4.3.5 Recycle Record.................................................................................................21
4.3.6 Snap..................................................................................................................21
4.4 Schedule Configuration .....................................................................................................21
4.4.1 Schedule ...........................................................................................................21
4.4.2 Motion Schedule...............................................................................................22
4.4.3 Sensor Schedule................................................................................................23
4.5 Alarm Configuration..........................................................................................................23
4.5.1 Sensor Alarm....................................................................................................23
4.5.2 Motion Alarm ...................................................................................................25

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4.5.3 Video Loss........................................................................................................26
4.5.4 Other Alarm......................................................................................................26
4.5.5 Alarm Out.........................................................................................................27
4.6 Network Configuration......................................................................................................28
4.6.1 Network............................................................................................................28
4.6.2 Sub Stream........................................................................................................29
4.6.3 Email ................................................................................................................29
4.6.4 Server................................................................................................................30
4.6.5 Other Settings...................................................................................................30
4.7 User Management Configuration.......................................................................................33
4.8 P.T.Z Configuration ...........................................................................................................34
4.9 Advanced...........................................................................................................................37
4.9.1 Reset.................................................................................................................37
4.9.2 Import/Export...................................................................................................38
4.9.3 Block/Allow List ..............................................................................................38
5 Search, Playback & Backup ..............................................................................................39
5.1 Time Search.......................................................................................................................39
5.2 Event Search......................................................................................................................39
5.3 File Management...............................................................................................................40
5.4 Search by Image ................................................................................................................41
5.5 Backup...............................................................................................................................41
6 Manage DVR.......................................................................................................................43
6.1 Check System Information ................................................................................................43
6.1.1 System Information ..........................................................................................43
6.1.2 Event Information.............................................................................................43
6.1.3 Log Information................................................................................................43
6.1.4 Network Information........................................................................................43
6.1.5 Online Information ...........................................................................................43
6.1.6 Record Information ..........................................................................................43
6.2 Manual Alarm....................................................................................................................43
6.3 Disk Management..............................................................................................................43
6.4 Upgrade.............................................................................................................................44
6.5 Logoff................................................................................................................................44
7 Remote Surveillance...........................................................................................................45
7.1 IE Remote Surveillance.....................................................................................................45
7.1.1 On LAN............................................................................................................45
7.1.2 On WAN...........................................................................................................45
7.2 Remote Surveillance through Apple PC ............................................................................46
7.2.1 On LAN............................................................................................................46
7.2.2 On WAN...........................................................................................................48
7.3 The Remote Live Preview .................................................................................................48
7.4 Remote Playback & Backup..............................................................................................50
7.4.1 Remote Playback..............................................................................................50
7.4.2 Remote Backup ................................................................................................53
7.5 Remote System Configuration...........................................................................................53
7.6 Tools..................................................................................................................................54

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7.7 Remote Management.........................................................................................................54
8 Mobile Surveillance............................................................................................................55
8.1 By Phones with Windows Mobile OS ...............................................................................55
8.2 By Phones with iPhone OS................................................................................................56
8.3 By Phones with Android OS..............................................................................................61
8.4 By Phones with Blackberry OS .........................................................................................65
Appendix A FAQ.................................................................................................................70
Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity......................................................................74
Appendix C Compatible Devices.......................................................................................75
Appendix D 8-CH DVR Specifications..............................................................................76
Appendix E 16-CH DVR Specifications............................................................................77

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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
Support VGA /CVBS/HDMI output
Support 8/16-ch SDI video inputs
Supports channel security by hiding live display
Display the local record state and basic information
Supports USB to make full control
RECORD MEDIA
Supports eight SATAHDDs to record for a longer time without any limitation
BACKUP
Supports USB 2.0 devices 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
8/16 audio channels available
Three record search modes: time search, event search and image search
8-CH screen playback simultaneously
Supports deleting and locking the recorded files one by one
Supports remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet
ALARM
4 channel alarm output and 8/16 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 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 eight 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 case and then unscrew the screws in the both sides to take out
of the upper iron bar as shown below:
Step 2: Put the HDD under the lower iron bar and let the screw holes of the HDD aim at the
iron bars‟. Then screw firmly and connect the power and data cables. The pictures are
shown as follows:
Step 3: Install other three HDD according to above-mentioned method. Then cover the
upper iron bar and screw it firmly. Put the HDD under it and screw firmly as shown below:
Step 4: Install other three HDD under the upper iron bar as shown below:

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Step 5: Cover the back cover of the device and screw firmly.
2.1.2 Install DVD Writer
Step 1: Unscrew and open the case and then unscrew the screws in the both sides to take out
of the upper iron bar as shown below:
Step 2: Unscrew the four screws in the back of the front panel as shown below and then take
out of the brace with a triangular mark.
Step 3: Install the DVD holder attached with the device. Please let the screw holes of the DVD
aim at the holder‟s. Try to place the holder farther away from the front and then screw firmly.
Then, put the DVD with the holder into the case and let the screw holes of the case aim at the
holder‟s. Next, screw them firmly.
Step 4: Connect the power and data cables and install the upper iron bar. Then, screw firmly
with screws in the both sides.

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Note: If the user installs a DVD, he can only install 4 HDD disks. Because too much
room has been taken up.
2.2 Front Panel Descriptions
Notice: The front panel descriptions are only for reference; please make the object as
the standard.
Name
Description
Power
Switch off-to stop DVR. Use it before turning off the power.
1-10(digital button)
Input number 1-10 or choose channel.
0_ _(digital button)
Input number 0 and the above number together for channels 11to 16
Direction button
Change direction to select items
Enter button
Confirm selection
Backup
The light turns blue when backing up files and data.
Network
The light turns blue when it is able to access the network.
HDD
The light turns blue when reading/writing HDD.
REC
The light turns blue when recording
Playback
The light turns blue when playing video.
MENU button
Enter menu in live
BACKUP button
Enter backup mode in live
Info button
Check recording data
Search button
Enter into search mode
P.T.Z. button
Enter PTZ mode in live
Audio button
Enable the audio in live
REC button
Record manually
Play/Pause button
Play or pause the record
REW button
Rewind key
FF button
Fast forward
Exit button
Exit the current interface or status
Screen mode button
Choose single, four or multiple channel modes
IR
For remote controller
USB port
To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD for
backup or update firmware; or connect to USB mouse