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CAUTION
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1 Introduction .......................................................................1
SECTION 2 Hardware Overview and Setup ........................................................2
2.1 Front panel controls and indicators .....................................................2
2.2 Back panel connectors ................................................................4
2.2.1 BLK-DH200400DH ...............................................................4
2.2.2 BLK-DH200800DH ...............................................................5
2.2.3 BLK-DH201600DH ...............................................................6
2.2.4 RS485, sensor and alarm termination block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.3 Remote Control ......................................................................8
2.4 DVD-R/W Optical drive installation .....................................................9
2.5 HDD installation ....................................................................12
2.5.1 Installing a 2nd internal HDD .....................................................16
SECTION 3 System Setup ......................................................................17
3.1 Starting the system for the rst time ...................................................17
3.1.1 Entering the SETUP menu ........................................................18
3.2 DISPLAY menu ......................................................................20
3.3 RECORD menu ......................................................................21
3.3.1 Recording Schedules ............................................................22
3.4 DEVICE menu .......................................................................24
3.5 STORAGE menu .....................................................................27
3.6 SYSTEM menu ......................................................................30
3.7 SECURITY menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
3.8 NETWORK menu ....................................................................34
3.8.1 Network ports .................................................................36
3.9 CONFIG menu ......................................................................37
SECTION 4 Live, Search, and Playback ...........................................................39
4.1 SEARCH menu ......................................................................41
4.1.1 TIME-LINE search ...............................................................42
4.1.2 EVENT search ..................................................................43
4.1.3 GO TO FIRST TIME search .........................................................43
4.1.4 GO TO LAST TIME search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
4.1.5 GO TO SPECIFIC TIME search ......................................................43
4.2 ARCHIVE search .....................................................................44

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4.3 PLAY mode .........................................................................45
4.4 Backup video clip ...................................................................46
SECTION 5 PTZ Control ........................................................................48
SECTION 6 Backup ...........................................................................49
6.1 Still image BACKUP onto USB ash drive ................................................49
6.2 Video BACKUP ......................................................................49
6.3 BACKUP still images or video from the ARCHIVE list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
6.4 Playing backed up video clips .........................................................51
SECTION 7 Remote Client Software .............................................................52
7.1 PC Requirements ....................................................................52
7.2 Installing the Remote Client ..........................................................52
7.3 Remote Client initial display ..........................................................53
7.4 Setup .............................................................................55
7.4.1 General Setup ..................................................................55
7.4.2 Site Setup .....................................................................56
7.4.3 Event Setup ....................................................................57
7.4.4 Event Search Setup .............................................................58
7.4.5 Record Setup ..................................................................59
7.4.6 Record Disk Setup ..............................................................59
7.4.7 Display Setup ..................................................................60
7.4.8 Language Setup ................................................................60
7.5 Connecting to a DVR .................................................................60
7.5.1 Bidirectional Audio .............................................................61
7.6 Remote Search mode and functions ...................................................62
7.6.1 Searching for and playing video recorded by the DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
7.6.2 Backing up video from the DVR on the Remote Client PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
7.6.3 Image capture .................................................................66
SECTION 8 Multi Client Software ..............................................................67
8.1 PC Requirements ....................................................................67
8.2 Installing the Multi Client ............................................................67
8.3 Multi Client initial display ............................................................68
8.3.1 Using Net Finder ................................................................70
8.3.2 Event List ......................................................................71
8.4 Setup .............................................................................72
8.4.1 General Setup ..................................................................72
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8.4.2 Event Setup ....................................................................72
8.4.3 Event Search Setup .............................................................73
8.4.4 Record Setup ..................................................................74
8.4.5 Record Disk Setup ..............................................................75
8.4.6 Display Setup ..................................................................75
8.4.7 About Setup ...................................................................76
8.5 Connecting to a DVR .................................................................76
8.5.1 Bidirectional Audio .............................................................78
8.5.2 Capture .......................................................................78
8.5.3 Record ........................................................................79
8.6 Remote playback and backup .........................................................79
8.6.1 Remote playback ...............................................................79
8.6.2 Backing up video from the DVR on the Multi Client PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
8.7 Local playback ......................................................................82
8.7.1 AVI backup during playback .....................................................84
SECTION 9 Web Client ........................................................................86
9.1 Connecting to the DVR with IE ........................................................86
9.2 Setup .............................................................................91
9.2.1 Setup DISPLAY .................................................................92
9.2.2 Setup RECORD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
9.2.3 Setup DEVICE ..................................................................93
9.2.4 Setup STORAGE .................................................................94
9.2.5 Setup SYSTEM ..................................................................95
9.2.6 Setup SECURITY ................................................................95
9.2.7 Setup NETWORK ................................................................96
9.2.8 Setup UPGRADE ................................................................97
9.2.9 Setup INFORMATION ............................................................97
9.3 DVR Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
9.3.1 Playing recorded video ..........................................................99
9.4 Backup recorded video ..............................................................100
9.4.1 Capture ......................................................................100
SECTION 10 Specications ....................................................................102
APPENDIX A DVR Compatible Hard Disk Drives ....................................................104
APPENDIX B Estimated Storage Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
APPENDIX C Device Log .......................................................................107
APPENDIX D DVR Setup Menu Components ......................................................108
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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1
Introduction
Features
• H.264 Video Compression
• Reliable File System
• Live and Event Pop-up
• VGA display interface (1280 x 1024)
• 4 Channel Audio Recording
• Bidirectional Audio
• Individual Channel Operation
• Motion Detection
• Automatic Video Input and Video Loss Detection
• Covert Camera Operation Provides Enhanced Security
• Built-In PTZ Camera Control
• User friendly operator interface
• Record scheduler
• Software upgradable
• Backup via USB ash drive, Network or DVD-R/W
• Exclusive le format backup
• AVI backup
• Network Access via Web Client (embedded browser-based client), UMS Client (for monitoring a single DVR), Multi Client (for
monitoring multiple DVRs concurrently), and smartphone apps for Apple® iPhone® and Android™.
Your DVR includes:
• DVR with DVD-R/W drive and hard disk drive (HDD)
• Software CD containing the UMS Client, Multi Client, and the DVR user manual (this document)
• Remote Control
• Battery 1.5V (2 x AAA)
• Power Adaptor (12VDC, 5A) and cable
• Mouse
• Quick Start Guide document

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SECTION 2: HARDWARE OVERVIEW AND SETUP
SECTION 2
Hardware Overview and Setup
2.1 Front panel controls and indicators
4/8/16 Channel DVR Front Panel
Table 1. Front Panel LED Indicators
No. Name Description
A CH1~16 Indicates that the channel is being recorded.
B HDD Indicates that the system is accessing the hard disk.
C ALARM Indicates when a sensor is triggered or motion is detected.
D NETWORK Indicates that a network client is connected.
E BACKUP Indicates that a USB or DVD-R/W storage device is storing images or video.
F POWER Indicates that the system is switched on.
Table 2. Front Panel Buttons
No. Name Description
1
Channel keys. For channel 10, press the 0 key. For channel 11, press the +10 and 1 key. For channel 16, press the +10
and 6 key.
2  Press to rewind the video in playback mode.
3 
..
AUDIO
Press to select audio mode such as SINGLE (highlighted channel), MIX (combine all channels), or MUTE (all channels).

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No. Name Description
4 
..
AUDIO
Jump/step backward. In playback mode, the playback position moves 60 seconds backward.
5
 Press to fast forward the footage in playback mode.
6 ..
ALARM
Press to enable/disable ALARM operation.
7 ..
ALARM
Jump/Step forward. In playback mode, the playback position moves 60 seconds forward.
8
REC
Press to start or stop manual recording.
9 / ll
SEARCH
Press to open the SEARCH menu in live display mode.
10 / ll
SEARCH
Press to play/pause the recording in playback mode.
11
SETUP
Press to enter SETUP menu.
12
SEQ
Enable/disable the automatic sequence display of channels in full screen, quad-split, and 9-split display mode.
13
PTZ
Press to control Pan/Tilt/Zoom operations.
14
BACKUP
Press to capture live or playback mode video in JPEG format.
15 t (LEFT) Press to move left or to change the values in Setup mode. When entering a password, it inserts a 4.
16 p (UP) Press to move up the menu in Setup mode. When entering a password, it inserts a 1.
17 u (RIGHT) Press to move right or to change the values in Setup mode. When entering a password, it inserts a 2.
18 q (DOWN) Press to move down the menu in Setup mode. When entering a password, it inserts a 3.
19
SEL
Press to select desired menu item or to store the setup value.
20
ESC
Press for temporary storage of the changed value or to return to the previous menu screen.
21 USB Port Use with a USB ash drive to archive still images and videos, and upgrade rmware, or use to connect a USB mouse to
the DVR.
22

To open and close the insert tray, press the button
23 DVD Drive To save video, insert a CD-R/DVD-R
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2.2 Back panel connectors
2.2.1 BLK-DH200400DH
4-Channel DVR Rear Panel
Table 3. BLK-DH200400DH Rear Panel Connectors
No. Name Description
1 Fan Airow outlet
2VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
4 BNC connectors for composite video input
CVBS1, CVBS2 composite video output
3AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
4 RCA connectors for audio input
1 RCA connector for audio output
4 HDMI HDMI video out.
5 RS-232 interface Used for testing only. .
6 VGA Connector for a VGA monitor.
7 eSATA port Connector for external storage
8 ETHERNET RJ-45 connector for LAN connection.
9 USB Use with a USB ash drive to archive still images and videos, and upgrade rmware, or use to connect a USB mouse to the DVR
10
RS-485, sensor
and alarm
terminations
See description below.
11 POWER SOCKET Connect DC12V 5A power adaptor
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2.2.2 BLK-DH200800DH
8-Channel DVR Rear Panel
Table 4. BLK-DH200800DH Rear Panel Connectors
No. Name Description
1 Fan Airow outlet
2VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
8 BNC connectors for composite video input
CVBS1, CVBS2 composite video output
3AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
4 RCA connectors for audio input
1 RCA connector for audio output
4 HDMI HDMI video out.
5 RS-232 interface Used for testing only. .
6 VGA Connector for a VGA monitor.
7 eSATA port Connector for external storage
8 ETHERNET RJ-45 connector for LAN connection.
9 USB Use with a USB ash drive to archive still images and videos, and upgrade rmware, or use to connect a USB mouse to the DVR
10
RS-485, sensor
and alarm
terminations
See description below.
11 POWER SOCKET Connect DC12V 5A power adaptor
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2.2.3 BLK-DH201600DH
16-Channel DVR Rear Panel
Table 5. BLK-DH201600DH Rear Panel Connectors
No. Name Description
1 Fan Airow outlet
2VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
4 BNC connectors for composite video input
CVBS1, CVBS2 composite video output
3AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
4 RCA connectors for audio input
1 RCA connector for audio output
4 HDMI HDMI video out.
5 RS-232 interface Used for testing only. .
6 VGA Connector for a VGA monitor.
7 eSATA port Connector for external storage
8 ETHERNET RJ-45 connector for LAN connection.
9 USB Use with a USB ash drive to archive still images and videos, and upgrade rmware, or use to connect a USB mouse to the DVR
10
RS-485, sensor
and alarm
terminations
See description below.
11 POWER SOCKET Connect DC12V 5A power adaptor
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2.2.4 RS485, sensor and alarm termination block
Use the back panel termination block to connect sensor, RS-485, and alarm out cables.
Pin block denitions:
S1, GND: Sensor 1 input
S2, GND: Sensor 2 input
S3, GND: Sensor 3 input
S4, GND: Sensor 4 input
D+, D-: RS-485A and RS-485Bt
A, B: Alarm output
NOTE S1 - S4 sensor inputs can be normally open (N.O.) or normally closed (N.C.). To congure the sensor type, go to
SETUP -> Device -> Sensor: Type. .
NOTE A - B (alarm out) can be triggered by any single of combination of sensors and motion on or video loss in up to four camera
channels. To congure alarm causing conditions, go to: SETUP -> Device -> Alarm Out.
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2.3 Remote Control
Typical Remote Control
NOTE The remote control provided with your DVR may appear dierent from the one shown above. However, the buttons function as
described in the table below.
Table 6. Remote Control Button Functions
No. Name Function
1 ID When a remote control ID number is setup in DVR, press this button before the number.
2 REC To start and stop manual recording.
3 0 .. 9 To select channel (1, 2, 3, ..) or to enter a DVR ID number.
4 F/REW During Playback – To move the playback position 60 seconds back.
During Pause – To move the playback position 1 frame back.
5 F/ADV During Playback – To move the playback position 60 seconds forward.
During Pause – To move the playback position moves 1 frame forward.
6 REW To rewind the recording. Press again to increase the rewind speed.
7 PLAY/PAUSE To play or to pause the recording in playback mode.
8 FF To fast forward the recording. Press again to increase the fast forward speed.
9Direction
Buttons Press to move to menu items or select a channel.
10 SETUP To open the SETUP menu.
11 SEARCH To go to the SEARCH menu.
12 ESC
During setup – To return to the previous menu screen.
During playback – To exit playback mode
System lock – To lock a system when pressing ESC button for 5 seconds.
System unlock – To unlock a system when pressing ESC button for 5 seconds.
13 BACKUP To start a backup operations in live or playback mode.
14 SEQ To start auto sequencing the screen in full screen mode. (Toggle)
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2.4 DVD-R/W Optical drive installation
If your DVR does not include an internal DVD-R/W drive, use the following procedure to install one. The DVD-R/W can be used to
archive stored data including video clips and snapshots. Your DVR will accommodate one standard-size desktop system DVD-R/W
drive with a serial-ATA (SATA) interface. If your DVR was purchased without a DVD-R/W drive or HDD drive, a hardware kit,
including mounting brackets, screws and cables is included with the DVR.
For attaching bracket
to DVD-R/W (at-head,
ne-thread screws (4))
For attaching bracket to
HDD (pan-head, medium-
thread screws (4))
For attaching bracket
to chassis (pan-head,
course-thread screws)
Mounting brackets (one pair per drive) Screw types
To install a DVD-RW drive, carefully follow the procedure below. Although this procedure is illustrated for a 16-channel DVR, it is
identical for a 4- or 8-channel DVR.
CAUTION

Follow recommended electrostatic discharge (ESD) guidelines while performing this procedure. Install the DVD-R/W drive in
a static-free environment, wearing a certied ESD wrist strap. If a static free environment and ESD wrist strap is not available,
touch the bare metal of the DVR chassis frequently when installing the drive to dissipate the static charge naturally generated
on your skin and clothing. .
1. If your DVR is powered on, use the menu system to perform a System Shutdown.
a. Right click anywhere on the live view screen, then click SYSTEM SHUTDOWN in the pop-up menu (see “3.1 Starting
the system for the rst time” on page 17), or click the SYSTEM SHUTDOWN icon on the taskbar.
b. Follow the on-screen instructions for shutting down the system.
2. Disconnect the power adapter from the back of the DVR.
3. Remove the top cover from the DVR by removing the three cover screws on the back of the chassis, and the two on each side.
See the drawing below.
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4. Remove the optical drive tray door retain screw from the inside of the DVR front panel. See the picture below. Use a #1
Phillips screwdriver.
Optical drive tray door
retaining screw location
Back side of
DVR front panel
Optical drive bay
5. Attach a mounting bracket to each side of the DVD-R/W drive as shown below using the at-head ne thread screws
provided. Use two screws for each bracket. Tighten the screws until snug.
DVD-R/W drive
Mounting bracket
Flat-head ne-thread
screws (2)

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6. Plug a SATA data and power cable assembly into the mating connectors on the back of the DVD-R/W drive. Ensure the
connector is fully seated.
SATA data and
power cable
7. Position the DVD-R/W drive in the optical drive bay as shown below. Secure the drive to the chassis with four screws through
the mounting brackets, two on each side. Use black pan-head course-thread screws provided. Tighten the screws until snug.
DVD-R/W drive in optical drive bayScrews
Screws
8. Plug the SATA data cable (blue cable) into the SATA1 connector on the PC board, then plug the SATA power cable into one of
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SATA1 connector
SATA power connectors
PC board
Ensure that the data and power cable connectors are fully seated onto the connectors on the PC board.
9. Reinstall the DVR cover using the 7 screws removed earlier.
10. Reattach the power adapter to the back of the DVR.
2.5 HDD installation
The HDD is used to store video and snapshots recorded by the DVR. Normally, DVRs have one internal HDD and one internal DVD-
R/W drive. However, a second internal HDD can be installed in place of the DVD drive, if needed.
Your DVR will accommodate one standard-size desktop system HDD with a SATA interface. When choosing an HDD to install, select
one from the list provided in “APPENDIX A DVR Compatible Hard Disk Drives” on page 104 to ensure the best performance. If your DVR
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For attaching bracket
to DVD-R/W (at-head,
ne-thread screws (4))
For attaching bracket to
HDD (pan-head, medium-
thread screws (4))
For attaching bracket
to chassis (pan-head,
course-thread screws)
Mounting Brackets (one pair per drive) Screw types
To install an HDD, carefully follow the procedure below. Although this procedure is illustrated for a 16-channel DVR, it is identical for
a 4- or 8-channel DVR.
CAUTION

Follow recommended electrostatic discharge (ESD) guidelines while performing this procedure. Install the HDD in a static-free
environment, wearing a certied ESD wrist strap. If a static free environment and ESD wrist strap is not available, touch the bare
metal of the DVR chassis frequently when installing the drive to dissipate the static charge naturally generated on your skin and
clothing. .
1. If your DVR is powered on, use the menu system to perform a System Shutdown.
a. Right click anywhere on the live view screen, then click SYSTEM SHUTDOWN in the pop-up menu (see “3.1 Starting
the system for the rst time” on page 17), or click the SYSTEM SHUTDOWN icon on the task bar.
b. Follow the on-screen instructions for shutting down the system.
2. Disconnect the power adapter from the back of the DVR.
3. Remove the top cover from the DVR by removing the three cover screws on the back of the chassis, and the two on each side.
See the drawing below.

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4. Attach a mounting bracket to each side of the HDD as shown below using the pan-head medium- thread screws provided.
Use two screws for each bracket. Tighten the screws until snug.
HDD
Mounting bracket
Pan-head medium-
thread screws (2)
5. Plug a SATA data and power cable assembly into the mating connectors on the back of the HDD. Ensure the connector is fully
seated.
SATA data and
power cable