Black BLK-HD4D User manual

H.264 4/8/10/16-Channel High-Definition DVR
Quick Start Guide
Products: BLK-HD4D, BLK-HD8D, BLK-HD10D, BLK-HD16D
BLK-HD4D (4 channels) and BLK-HD8D (8 channels)(upper)
BLK-HD10D (10-channel hybrid) and BLK-HD16D (16 channels)
PLEASE READ THIS GUIDE BEFORE USING YOUR RECORDER, and always follow
the instructions for safety and proper use. Save this guide for future reference.
BLK-HDxxD_RQ
© 2012 Observint Technologies, Inc.

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Specifications*
ITEM BLK-HD4D BLK-HD8D BLK-HD10D BLK-HD16D
Recording performance 720p x 48 fps /
1080p * 20 fps
720p x 120 fps /
1080p * 40 fps
Analog: D1 realtime
HD: 720p x 60 fps /
1080p x 30 fps
720p x 192 fps /
1080p x 80 fps
Video
Input
Channels 4 channel 8 channel 10 channels 16 channel
Input level HDcctv / HD-SDI
8 channels composite,
1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω plus
2 channels HDcctv /
HD-SDI
HDcctv / HD-SDI
Output
VGA 1 VGA, resolutions up to 1080p,
HDMI 1 HDMI, resolutions up to 1080p
HD-SDI -- -- -- 1 channel
LOOP -- -- 8 channels --
BNC -- -- 1 channels --
Spot -- -- 4 channels
--
Audio
Input / Output 4 channel line input
1 channel line output
4 channel line input
1 channel line output
10 channel line input
1 channel line output
16 channel line input
1 channel line output
Audio CODEC G.711 (ADPCM)
Alarm
Sensor Input (NC/NO
selectable) 4 channels 8 channels 10 channels 16 channels
Alarm Output 1 alarm out 2 alarm out 4 alarm out 4 alarm out
Record
Compression H.264
Multi-Operation QUADPLEX (Playback/Record/Network/Backup)
Analog Resolution -- D1, half-D1 and CIF
240 f
p
s--
HD
Resoluti
on
1280 x 720 48 fps 96 fps 60 fps 192 fps
1920 x 1080 20 fps 40 fps 30 fps 60 fps
Recording Quality Grade 5 grades
Recording Mode Continuous / Schedule / Motion/ Sensor/ Manual
Motion Detection Motion detection setup by grid
Recording by Channel
Resolution Yes
Pre Recording Minimum 15 seconds, maximum 20 minutes
Post Recording Minimum 10 seconds, maximum 60 seconds
Display Frame Rate ( /Sec) Realtime
Playback
Multi-Decoding 1, 4 1, 4, 8 1. 4 1, 4, 8, 16
Playback speed x1/4 ~ x32 x1/4 ~ x16 x1/4 ~ x32 x1/4 ~ x8
Search Mode Timeline, Event, Archive, Log
Storage HDD
Interface Type Serial ATA I
Capacity of 1
HDD 2TB (maximum)
Internal HDD No. 1 (2 in DVRs without
DVD-RW)
1 (2 in DVRs without
DVD-RW)
2 (4 in DVRs without
DVD-RW)
2 (4 in DVRs without
DVD-RW)

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ITEM BLK-HD4D BLK-HD8D BLK-HD10D BLK-HD16D
eSATA 1
USB Port 2 (front 1, rear 1)
Backup
USB flash drive Video and still image
USB external
HDD Video and still image
Network Video and still image
User I/F
Menu Display GUI
Input Method Front panel buttons, remote control, mouse, keyboard
Serial
port
Console (RS-232C) --
PTZ control 1 RS-485 1 RS-485 2 RS-485 2 RS-485
Termination 1 1 2 2
Network
Dynamic DNS Yes (free DDNS)
Network Interface 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45)
Network Streaming 640 x 360 x 120 fps
320 x 180 x 120 fps
640 x 360 x 240 fps
320 x 180 x 240 fps
1280 x 720 x 120 fps
640 x 360 x 120 fps
1280 x 720 x 240 fps
640 x 360 x 240 fps
Network
Access
Web Viewer (1:1) Live, Search, Backup, PTZF, Remote Setup, Remote Upgrade, Two Way Audio
3G Mobile Viewer (1:1) Live, Search, PTZF, two way audio
Multi-sites monitoring
software (1:n) Live, Search, Backup, PTZF, Remote Setup, Remote Upgrade, two way audio
Features
DLS (Day Light Saving) Yes
Internal Beep By Alarm, Motion, Video Loss, HDD error
Firmware Upgrade USB flash drive, remote network
NTP Yes
Power Power Supply Voltage 12 Vdc, 5 A 100~120 Vac / 200~240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 280 W
Allowable Operating Temperature 41 °F - 104 °F (5 °C ~ 40 °C)
Allowable Operating Humidity 0 - 90 % RH
Weight / Gross weight 9 lb (4.1 kg) / 13.6 lb (6.2 kg) 15.0 lb(6.80 kg) / 19.8 lb (8.98 kg)
Dimension (w xh xd) 14.96” x 13.38” x 2.83”
(380 mm x 340 mm x 71.9 mm)
17.00” x 16.92” x 3.86”
(431.8 mm x 429.8 mm x 98.0 mm)
*Specifications and exterior design are subject to change without notice.

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Product Components
The package contains the DVR unit and the components shown below.
DVR Unit
BLK-HD4D, BLK-HD8D
BLK-HD10D, BLK-HD16D
Client Software CD
Remote Control
Battery1.5V (AAA x 2EA)
Quick Guide
(User Guide as PDF on Client
Software CD)
Data Power Cable
Mounting Bracket & Screws
HDD Mounting Screws
Power Adaptor (DC12V 5A ) &
Power Cable (110V or 220V)
Mouse

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BLK-HD4D, BLK-HD8D
Front panel indicators and controls
Front Panel LEDs
No. Name Description
A CH1~4, 8 Indicates that the channel is being recorded.
B HDD Indicates that the system is accessing the hard disk.
C ALARM Indicates that sensor(s) is/are triggered or motion is detected.
D NETWORK Indicates that a network client is connected
E BACKUP Indicates that a USB or DVD-RW device contains stored data
F POWER Indicating that the system is switched on.
Front Panel Buttons
No. Name Description
1
Channel keys. For channel 10, press the 0 key. For channel 11, press the +10 then the 1 keys. For
channel 16, press the +10 then the 6 keys.
2
In playback mode, press to rewind the recording. Press again to increase the rewind speed.
3
Press to select an audio mode:
MUTE – Mute all 4 channels.
SINGLE - Highlighted channel only.
MIX - Mix all 4 channels.
4
Jump/step backward. In playback mode, the playback position moves 60 seconds backward.
5
In playback mode, press to fast forward the recording. Press again to increase the fast forward speed.
6
Press to enable/disable ALARM operation.
7
Jump/step forward. In playback mode, the playback position moves 60 seconds forward.
8
Press to start or stop manual recording.
9
In live display mode, press to open the SEARCH menu.

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No. Name Description
10
In playback mode, press to play/pause the footage.
11
Press to open the SETUP menu.
12
Enable/disable the automatic sequence of display of channels in full screen, quad, 9-split display
mode.
13
Press to control Pan/Tilt/Zoom operations.
14
Press to capture video in jpeg format in live or playback mode.
15 (LEFT) Press to move left or to change the values in Setup mode. It is also used as the number 4 when
entering password.
16 (UP) Press to move up the menu in Setup mode. It is also used as the number 1 when entering password.
17 (RIGHT) Press to move right or to change the values in Setup mode. It is also used as the number 2 when
entering password.
18 (DOWN) Press to move down the menu in Setup mode. It is also used as the number 3 when entering
password.
19
Press to select desired menu item or to store the setup value.
20
Press for temporary storage of the changed value or to return to the previous menu screen.
21 USB port To save a snapshot image or video clip on a USB flash drive, or upgrade firmware with a USB flash
drive, first connect the USB flash drive to the USB port.
22 OPEN/CLOSE Press to open or close the disk tray.
23 DVD drive To save video, insert a CD-R/DVD-R
BLK-HD4D back panel connectors
BLK-HD4D back panel connectors
No. Name Description
1 Fan Airflow outlet
2 HDCCTV / 1.0 INPUTS HD-SDI video inputs
3 AUDIO IN / AUDIO OUT 4 RCA connectors for audio input
1 RCA connector for audio output
4 HDMI HDMI video out.

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No. Name Description
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 flash drive to archive still images and videos, and upgrade firmware, or use to
connect a USB mouse to the DVR
10 RS-485, sensor and alarm terminations RS-485 PTZ camera control terminals. Refer to the User Manual for more information.
11 POWER SOCKET Connect DC12V 5A power adaptor
BLK-HD8D back panel connectors
BLK-HD8D back panel connectors
No. Name Description
1 HDCCTV 1.0 1 - 8 Inputs HD-SDI input
2 AUDIO IN / AUDIO OUT 8 RCA connectors for audio input, 1 RCA connector for audio output
3 RS-232 interface Used for testing only.
4 VGA Connector for a VGA monitor
5 HDMI HDMI video out
6 USB Use with a USB flash drive to archive still images and videos, and upgrade firmware, or use to connect
a USB mouse to the DVR.
7 Sensor / alarm terminations See description below.
8 RS-485 RS-485 PTZ camera control terminal
9 ETHERNET RJ-45 connector for LAN connection
10 eSATA port Connector for external storage
11 POWER SOCKET Connect DC12V 5A power adaptor

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BLK-HD10D, BLK-HD16D
Front panel indicators and controls
Front Panel LEDs
No. Name Description
A HDD Indicates that the system is accessing the hard disk.
B RECORD Indicates that the system is recording video.
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.
Front Panel Buttons
Front Panel Buttons
No. Name Description
1 POWER Power ON/OFF
2 NUMBER Channel select keys. For channel “10”, press the “0” key. For channel “11”, press the “+10” key and the “1” key.
For channel “16”, press the “+10” key and the “6” key.
3 SEQ Enable/disable the automatic display of channels in full screen, quad, and 9-split screen mode.
4 PTZ Press to control pan/tilt/zoom operations.
5 SETUP Press to open the SETUP menu.
6 BACKUP Press to capture video in jpeg format during display during live or playback mode.
7 REW Press to rewind in playback mode.
8 F/REV Jump/step backwards. In playback mode, the jump moves 60 seconds back.
9 F/ADV Jump/step forwards. In playback mode, the jump moves 60 seconds forward.
10 FF Press to fast forward in playback mode.
11 REC Press to start or stop manual recording.
12 SEARCH
PLAY/PAUSE
During LIVE display mode, press to open the SEARCH menu.
During PLAYBACK mode, press to play or pause.
13 (UP) Press to move up the menu in SETUP mode. When entering a password, it inserts a 1.
14 (RIGHT) Press to move right or to change the values in SETUP mode. When entering a password, it inserts a 2.
15 (DOWN) Press to move down the menu in Setup mode. When entering a password, it inserts a 3.

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No. Name Description
16 (LEFT) Press to move left or to change the values in Setup mode. When entering a password, it inserts a 4.
17 SEL Press to select the highlighted menu item or store the setup value.
18 ESC Press for temporary storage of the changed value or to return to the previous menu screen.
19 USB Port Use with a USB flash drive to archive still images and videos and upgrade firmware, or use to connect a USB
mouse to the DVR.
BLK-HD10D back panel connectors
BLK-HD10D back panel connectors
No. Name Description
1 VIDEO IN 8 BNC connectors for composite video input (NTSC/PAL) Channels 1 - 8
2 LOOP 8 BNC connectors for video output (loop back)
3 RS-485 1st and 2nd ports for RS-485 network (camera and controller)
4 SPOT 4 composite video outputs for spot monitoring
5 SENSOR IN 8 terminations for sensor device connection
6 AUDIO IN /
AUDIO OUT
8 connectors for audio input (channels 1 - 10)
1 connector for audio output
7 VIDEO IN 2 HD-SDI connectors for video input (channels 9. 10)
8 VGA Connector for a VGA monitor
9 HDMI OUT Main video out (1280 x 720p)
10 USB Use with a mouse or for backup
11 RS-232 Not used at this time
12 ALARM OUT 2 terminations for alarm device connection. Provides simple on/off switching with a relay (0.5 A / 125 Vac, 1 A / 30 Vac)
13 ETHERNET RJ-45 connector for LAN connection
14 eSATA port 2 eSATA ports for archive of still images or video to an external HDD. Connector for external storage
15 RS-485 RS-485 A and B network termination switches ON/OFF
16 POWER SOCKET Connect 110 ~ 250 Vac power

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BLK-HD16D back panel connectors
BLK-HD16D back panel connectors
No. Name Description
1 VIDEO IN HDCCTV 1.0 video input. Channels 1 - 8, 9 - 16.
2 AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
Audio input. Channels 1 - 4, 5 - 16
1 channel audio out
3 SENSOR IN Sensor in terminations
4 VIDEO OUT HDCCTV 1.0 video output
5 RS-232C For testing only
6 VGA Connector for a VGA monitor
7 HDMI HDMI video out
8 USB
9 RS-485 RS-485 termination for PTZ camera control
10 ETHERNET RJ-45 connector for LAN connection
11 eSATA port Connector for external storage
12 RS-485 RS-485 A and B network termination switches ON/OFF
13 POWER SOCKET Connect 110 ~ 250 Vac power
Remote Control
No. Name Description
1 ID When a remote control ID number is set in the DVR, input the DVR ID number.
2 REC To start and stop manual recording
3 Number To select channel (1, 2, .. 16) or to enter DVR ID number.
4 F/REW During playback - To move the playback position 60 seconds backward.
During pause - To move the playback position 1 frame backward.

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No. Name Description
5 F/ADV During playback - To move the playback position 60 seconds forward.
During pause - To move the playback position 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 footage in playback mode.
8 FF To fast forward the recording. Press again to increase the fast forward speed.
9 Control button Press to move the menu items or select channel.
10 SETUP To open the SETUP menu.
11 SEARCH To open the search menu.
12 ESC During setting - To return to previous menu screen. During playback - To exit from playback 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 operations of backup in live or playback mode. (The same function button as CAPTURE on the front panel of DVR)
14 SEQ To start auto sequencing of the screen in full screen mode. (Toggle)
System Installation and Setup
Follow the steps below to install and setup your system. For more information, refer to the user manual provided on the CD.
1. Plan your entire installation carefully, considering:
Position of the cameras to effectively cover your surveillance targets. Avoid locations and orientations where bright
light might shine on or reflect onto the camera lens.
Security of the camera and the cabling to the DVR. Is it easy for an intruder to disable the cameras?
Location of the DVR. Is it in a secure location? Is the temperature and humidity within specifications?
2. Install your cameras in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Connect the video/audio and power extension cables to the cameras, then route them to the location of the DVR. Note
that video extension cables connectors are usually different at each end; the end with the male power connector attaches
to the camera drop cable, the end with the female power connector attaches to the power source and DVR.
4. Place the DVR on a clean, flat surface. Do not apply power to the DVR at this time.
Plug the USB mouse to the USB port on the DVR.
Connect a monitor to the VGA connector on the back of the DVR.
5. Connect the video extension cable from each camera to a video port on the back of your DVR.
If the camera location has a microphone, also attach the audio cable to an audio input connector on the back of the
DVR.
6. Attach the power extension cable to the cameras to the recommended power source to power them on.
7. Power on the DVR.
Connect the power adapter to the DC12V power connector on the back of the DVR.
Power on the monitor.
Connect the power cable to the power adapter and to a standard 120 VAC outlet. When the DVR is powering on, an
initialization window will appear.
8. When the CHOOSE LANGUAGE window opens, use the mouse to open the dropdown list, select the language you prefer
to use, then click Next. NOTE: You can also change the language setting later through the SETUP menus.

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9. In the DAYLIGHT SAVING window, use the mouse to open the dropdown menus and select the DLS region, date and time.
When the correct date and time is shown, click Next. NOTE: The date and time setup in the DVR is used to timestamp
recorded video recordings. It is very important that this be set correctly if video recordings are used as evidence.
10. When the main screen opens, you should see a video image from each camera. Use this image to refine the manual
settings of the camera. These settings include the camera direction, and may include focus, zoom, and other settings.
11. Right click the mouse anywhere on the DVR screen then click SETUP, or press the SETUP button on the front panel to
access the SETUP menu.
If a LOGIN window opens, click the virtual keyboard button (at the right of the password entry field) to open the keyboard
window. Use the keyboard to click in the default ADMIN password, “1111”, t h e n c l i c k OK. In the LOGIN window, click OK
again to open the DVR SETUP menus.
12. Configure the SETUP menus to customize the DVR settings for your system. Refer to the user manual included on the CD
for more information about DVR Setup and system configuration settings.

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Network Connections
LAN Connection – Using a crossover cable without a switching hub
Connect to the system directly using a crossover type network cable.
LAN Connection – Using a switching hub
Connect to the system using a hub (switching hub) and an Ethernet cable (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX CAT 5 LAN cable).

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Internet (ADSL) Connection
Connect to the system using a router or ADSL modem and an Ethernet cable (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX CAT 5 LAN cable).
Smartphone Access
When your DVR is configured for access across the Internet, you can remotely monitor and control
you video security using the free smartphone app Blackhawk. This app features:
View from 1 to 16 cameras
View images in portrait or landscape (single channel)
Monitor multiple locations
3G/Wi-Fi compatible
Playback Search
For more information, and to download and install the app, go to:
Apple®iPhone®, iPod touch®, or iPad®: http://itunes.apple.com/app/blackhawk-for-iphone/id422091119?
Android™ phones: http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/tools/blackhawk_tlcv.html