CCTV 9400 series User manual

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INDEX
Welcome..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Important Safeguards and Warnings...............................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Environment.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1 Production Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Product overview...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Main functions.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2 Open-package check and cable connections........................................................................................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Open-package check................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Hard disk installation.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
2.3 Front panel...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
2.4 Rear panel................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
2.5 Audio and video input and output connections.......................................................................................................................................................................................15
2.5.1 Video input connections...............................................................................................................................................................................................................15
2.5.2 Video output connections and options......................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.5.3 Audio signal input........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
2.5.4 Audio signal output...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.6 Alarm input and output connections....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
2.6.1 Alarm input port specification..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
2.6.2 Alarm output port specification................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
2.6.3 Alarm output port relay parameters............................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
2.7 Speed dome connections.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
3 Basic operation...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
3.1 Turn on.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.2 Turn off....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
3.3 Login....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.4 Preview....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................23

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3.5 Desktop shortcut menu............................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
3.5.1 Main menu................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
3.5.2 Window switch.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
3.5.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
3.5.4 Color Setting................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
3.5.5 Record.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
3.5.6 Alarm Output................................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
3.5.7 Search（Video playback）..........................................................................................................................................................................................................29
4 Main menu..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
4.1 Main menu navigation............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 32
4.2 General Config........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
4.3 Poll function............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
4.4 Schedule function....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................35
4.5 Encode function...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
4.6 RS232 Config..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................37
4.7 PTZ Config..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................38
4.8 NetWork function....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................38
4.9 Alarm function........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 41
4.10 Detect function...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
4.10.1 Motion Detect............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 42
4.10.2 Video Loss..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................43
4.10.3 Camera Masking........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 43
4.11 Display function.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
4.12 Advanced function................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 44
4.12.1 Abnormity.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 45
4.12.2 HDD Management..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
4.12.3 Back up.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................46
4.12.4 Account...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
4.12.5 Default........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................48
4.12.6 Auto Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48

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4.12.6 Shutdown................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
4.13 Info function..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................49
4.13.1 BPS.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................50
4.13.2 Online users................................................................................................................................................................................................................................50
4.13.3 Log............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 50
4.13.4 Version........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................51
5 FAQ and maintenance........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 52
5.1 FAQ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
5.2 Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 59
Appendix 1.Remote controller operation..............................................................................................................................................................................................................61
Appendix 2.Hard disk capability calculation........................................................................................................................................................................................................61
Appendix 3.Remote Control................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 63
1 Network Connection.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 63
2. Remote Monitoring................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
2.1 Central Management System client software(it's option for DVR)....................................................................................................................................................... 63
2.2 WEB........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 64
3. Basic Web Operation.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................65

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our DVR!
This manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your system.
Here you can find information about this series DVR features and functions, as well as a detailed menu tree.
Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings carefully!
Important Safeguards and Warnings
Do not place heavy objects on the DVR.
Do not let any solid or liquid fall into or infiltrate the DVR.
Please brush printed circuit boards, connectors, fans, and machine box and so on regularly. Before the dust cleaning please switch off the power supply and
unplug it.
Do not disassemble or repair the DVR by yourself. Do not replace the components by yourself.

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Environment
Please place and use the DVR between 0℃and 55℃.Avoid direct sunlight. Stay away from heat source.
Do not install the DVR in damp environment.
Do not use the DVR in smoky or dusty environment.
Avoid collision or strong fall.
Please insure the DVR level installation in a stable workplace.
Please install in ventilated place. Keep the vent clean.
Use within the rating input and output scope.

1 Production Introduction
1.1 Product overview
The 4/8/16 CH series DVR is designed specially for security and defense field which is an outstanding digital surveillance product. It introduces embedded LINUX
operating system that is more stable. It introduces standard H.264mp video compressed format and G.711A audio compressed format, which insures the high quality
image, low error coding ratio and single frame playing. It introduces TCP/IP network technology that achieves the strong network communication ability and
telecommunication ability.
The series DVR can be used individually or online applied as a part of a safety surveillance network. With the professional network video surveillance software it
achieves the strong network communication ability and telecommunication ability.
The series DVR can be applied in the bank, telecom, electric power system, judicial system, transportation, intelligent housing, factory, storehouse, water
conservancy and so on.
1.2 Main functions
Real-time surveillance
·Analog interface and VGA interface (HD VGA)
·Surveillance function through monitor or display
·Monitor and display simultaneous display，independent operate the main menu
Storage

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·Non-working hard disk dormancy processing which is convenient to radiate heat, reduce power and extend the life span
·S.M.A.R.T HDD
Backup
·Through SATA interface and USB interface such as USB equipment, removable hard disk and so on
·Through net download the files in the hard disk
Playback
·Individual real-time video recording as well as searching, playback, network surveillance, recording check, downloading and so on
·Multi-channel playback
·zoom at arbitrary region
Net operating
·through net tele-surveillance in the real time
·tele-PTZ control
·tele-recording check and real-time playback
Alarm linkage
·Multi-route relay alarm output, which is convenient for the alarm linkage and light control at the spot
·Protecting circuits at the alarm input and output interface which protects the main machine from damage Communication interface
·RS485 interface which fulfills the alarm input and PTZ control
·Standard Ethernet network interface which fulfills the telecommuting function
intelligent operating
·Mouse action function

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·Fast copy and paste operating for the same setting
2 Open-package check and cable connections
2.1 Open-package check
When you receive the DVR, please check first.
First, please check whether there is any visible damage to the package appearance. The protective materials used for the package of the DVR can protect most
accidental clashes during transportation.
Then, please open the box and get rid of the plastic protective materials. Check whether there is any visible damage to the DVR appearance.
At last, please open the machine crust and check the data wire in the front panel, power wire, the connection between the fan power and the main board.
Front panel and rear panel
The key function specification in the front panel and the interface specification in the real panel are in the specification.
Please check the product type in the front panel whether is accordant with the product type you order.
The label in the real panel is very important for the after service. Please protect it carefully. When you contact us for after service, please provide the product
type and serial number in the label.

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2.2 Hard disk installation
First check the initial installation, install a hard drive (SATA ), the series of drive installation refer to the following:
HS8004
One hard disk（2TB）
HS8008
Two hard disk（2TB）
HS8016
Two hard disk（2TB）
Install the hard steps:
①Remove the screws on both sides of shell
②Gently break apart the cover and put the
back-end
③Then, extracted from the next cover up
④fix the screw of hard disk
⑤connect the power wire and Cable
⑥Installation of the superstructure, the first
front-end alignment

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⑦The back-end, gently break apart, and
under the pressure Gehao
⑧fix the screw of Chassis Side
2.3 Front panel
Front panel diagram, please mainly in kind.
No.
Icon / Connector
Function
Function Description
1
Channel1
View the channel 1
Channel2
View the channel 2

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Channel3
View the channel 3
Channel4
View the channel 4
2
Shift/Quad
Switch the channel from 1 to 4
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Remote Control
Receiver Terminal
Use for connecting with remote control
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Arrow keys
select the menu option;
Up and down keys: to change the settings options or numerical size; preview screen to
switch;
Left and right keys: switch the selected controls;
In the text entry box, enter the number on 1, down 2 (letters abc), left 3 (letters
def), Right 4 (letters ghi)
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Power switch
Running in the system directly boot software shutdown, and software
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USB
U disk upgrade or mouse and other USB devices
2.4 Rear panel

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4-CH rear panel diagram schematic, please mainly in kind
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No.
Physical interface / logo
ID Description
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VIDEO IN
Video input connector, 4-CH two rows of two of four（BNC）
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VIDEO OUT
Video output, then the monitor, or other TV equipment
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AUDIO-OUT
Audio output connector（BNC）
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NET/LAN
Network Interface
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USB BACKUP
USB interface (can be used for U-disk backup or mouse)
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DC-12V
12V Power Interface
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Power switch
Power switch, hit the dot at the start
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AUDIO-IN
Audio input connector（BNC）, 2-CH
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VGA
VGA display interface (optional)
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ALARM,I/O,COM
Alarm input and output interface, PTZ interface, etc. (see Alarm Interface specific description)
8-CH rear panel diagram schematic, please mainly in kind

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No.
Icon / Connector
Function
Function Description
1
MULTI
Used for showing single, 4, 8, 9 and 16 preview
2
CH+
Increase channel
3
CH-
Reduce channel
4
PTZ
PTZ Control
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MENU
Control the machine into the MENU

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ESC
Control the machine out the MENU
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Power switch
Running in the system directly boot software shutdown, and software
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REC
Record
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PLAY
Play the video
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STOP
Stopped playing
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STEP
fast-forward
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BACK
Playback
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QPLAY
Video playback
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Arrow keys
Select the menu option;
Up and down keys: to change the settings options or numerical size; preview screen to
switch;
Left and right keys: switch the selected controls;
In the text entry box, enter the number on 1, down 2 (letters abc), left 3 (letters

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def), Right 4 (letters ghi)
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USB
U disk upgrade or mouse and other USB devices
No.
Physical interface / logo
ID Description
1
VIDEO IN
Video input connector, 8-CH two rows of four of four（BNC）
2
AUDIO-IN
Audio input connector（BNC）, 4-CH
3
VIDEO OUT
Video output, then the monitor, or other TV equipment
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VGA
VGA display interface (optional)
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NET/LAN
Network Interface
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ALARM,I/O,COM
Alarm input and output interface, PTZ interface, etc. (see Alarm Interface specific description)

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DC-12V
12V Power Interface
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AUDIO-OUT
Audio output connector（BNC）
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USB BACKUP
USB interface (can be used for U-disk backup or mouse)
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Power switch
Power switch, hit the dot at the start
2.5 Audio and video input and output connections
2.5.1 Video input connections
The video input port is BNC connector plug. The demand of input signal is PAL/NTSC BNC(1.0VP-P,75Ω).
The video signal must be accorded with the state standard, which has the high signal to noise ratio, low aberration and low interference. The image must be clear and
has natural color in the appropriate brightness.
Insure the vidicon signal stable and credible
The vidicon should be installed in the appropriate location where is away from backlighting and low illumination or adopts the better backlighting and low
illumination compensation.
The ground and power supply of the vidicon and the DVR should be shared and stable.
Insure the transmission line stable and credible
The video transmission line should adopt high quality coaxial pair, which is chosen by the transmission distance. If the transmission
distance is too far, it should adopt shielded twisted pair, video compensation equipment and transmit by fiber to insure the signal quality.
The video signal line should be away from the electro magnetic Interference and other equipments signal lines. The high voltage current should be avoided

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especially.
Insure the connection stable and credible
The signal and shield lines should be firm and connected credible which avoid false and joint welding and oxidation.
2.5.2 Video output connections and options
The video output is divided into PAL/NTSC BNC (1.0VP-P,75Ω) and VGA output(selective configuration).
When replace the monitor by the computer display, there are some issues to notice.
1、Do not stay in the turn-on state for a long time.
2、Keep the computer display normal working by demagnetizing regularly.
3、Stay away from the electro magnetic Interference.
TV is not a credible replacement as a video output. It demands reducing the use time and control the power supply and the interference introduced by the nearby
equipments strictly. The creep age of low quality TV can lead to the damage of other equipments.
2.5.3 Audio signal input
Audio port is BNC connection.
The input impedance is high so the tone arm must be active.
The audio signal line should be firm and away from the electro magnetic Interference and connected credible which avoid false and joint welding and oxidation. The
high voltage current should be avoided especially.

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2.5.4 Audio signal output
Commonly the output parameter of DVR audio signal is greater than 200mv 1KΩ(BNC), which can connect the low impedance earphone and active sound box or
other audio output equipments through power amplifier. If the sound box and the tone arm can not be isolated, howling phenomena is often existed. There are some
methods to deal with the above phenomena.
1. Adopt better directional tone arm.
2. Adjust the sound box volume to be under the threshold that produces the howling phenomena.
3. Use fitment materials that absorb the sound to reduce reflection of the sound.
4. Adjust the layout of the sound box and the tone arm.
2.6 Alarm input and output connections
１、Alarm input
A. Alarm input is grounding alarm input.
B. Alarm input demand is the grounding voltage signal.
C. When the alarm is connected with two DVRs or connected with DVR and other equipments, it should be isolated by relay.
2、Alarm output
Alarm output can not be connected with high-power load (no more than 1A). When forming the output loop it must prevent the big current from relay damage. Use
the contact isolator when there is a high-power load
3、PTZ decoder connections
A. The grounding of the PTZ decoder and DVR must be shared otherwise the common-mode voltage will lead to the PTZ control failure. The shielded twisted pair

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is recommended.
B. Avoid the entrance of high voltage. Make the layout reasonably. Take precaution from the thunder.
C. In the outlying end connect 120Ω resistance paralleled to reduce the inflection and insure the signal quality.
D. The 485 AB lines of DVR can not connected with other 485 output equipments paralleled.
E. The voltage between the AB lines of the decoder must be less than 5V.
4、Front equipment grounding note
Bad grounding can lead to the burnout of the chip.
2.6.1 Alarm input port specification
1 channels alarm input. Alarm input type unlimited.
The grounding and the com port of the alarm sensor are parallel (The alarm sensor is external power supply).
The grounding of the alarm and the DVR should be shared.
The NC port of the alarm sensor must be connected with the DVR alarm input port.
The grounding of the power supply and the alarm sensor must be shared when used in external power supply.
2.6.2 Alarm output port specification
1 channels alarm output. There is external power supply when using the external alarm equipment.
Please refer to the relay relevant parameters to avoid the overload that damages main machine.