CCTV Odyssey User manual

User Manual
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User Manual
CONTENT
Safety Instruction ..........................................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Features............................................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2: Overview........................................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Front Panel............................................................................................................................................................2
2.1.1、4Channel DVR Front Panel ....................................................................................................................2
2.1.2、8Channel DVR Front Panel ....................................................................................................................3
2.1.3、16Channel DVR Front Panel ..................................................................................................................4
2.2 Rear Panel.............................................................................................................................................................9
2.2.1、4Channel DVR Back Panel.....................................................................................................................9
2.2.2、8Channel DVR Back Panel.....................................................................................................................9
2.2.4、16Channel DVR Back Panel.................................................................................................................10
2.3 4/8-CH Remote Controller .................................................................................................................................13
2.4 16-CH Remote Controller...................................................................................................................................14
Chapter 3 DVR INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................................16
3.1 HDD Installation （Applicable to the model with HDD drawer）.................................................................16
3.2 Camera and Monitor Connection......................................................................................................................16
3.3 Power Supply connection .................................................................................................................................16
Chapter 4: DVR Boot up ..................................................................................................................................................17
4.1 System Initialization ...........................................................................................................................................17
4.2 Live Interface......................................................................................................................................................17
Chapter 5: DVR Menu......................................................................................................................................................17
5.1 Pop-up Menu ......................................................................................................................................................17
5.2 Main Menu Guide...............................................................................................................................................18
5.3 Main Menu .........................................................................................................................................................19
5.3.1 Display.....................................................................................................................................................19
5.3.2 Record set ................................................................................................................................................21
5.3.3 Search ......................................................................................................................................................23
5.3.4 Network ...................................................................................................................................................27
5.3.5 Alarm .......................................................................................................................................................30
5.3.6 Device......................................................................................................................................................32
5.3.7 System .....................................................................................................................................................34
5.3.8 Advanced .................................................................................................................................................36
5.4 Menu Lock..........................................................................................................................................................37
5.5 Split mode...........................................................................................................................................................37
5.6 PTZ Control........................................................................................................................................................37
5.7 PIP Mode ............................................................................................................................................................38
5.8 Record search......................................................................................................................................................38
5.9 Mute....................................................................................................................................................................39
5.10 Manual Record..................................................................................................................................................39
5.11 Stop record........................................................................................................................................................39
5.12 Start Sequence ..................................................................................................................................................39
5.13 Start Cruise .......................................................................................................................................................39

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Chapter 6: Web Application Manager .........................................................................................................................40
6.1 Plug-in download and installation ......................................................................................................................40
6.2 Web Application Manager Log-in.......................................................................................................................41
6.3 Live interface......................................................................................................................................................41
6.3.1 Menu Bar .................................................................................................................................................41
6.3.2 Playback...................................................................................................................................................43
6.3.3 Configuration...........................................................................................................................................46
6.3.4 Local setting.............................................................................................................................................55
6.3.5 Logout......................................................................................................................................................55
Chapter 7: Appendix......................................................................................................................................................56
7.1 Operation Function Table ...................................................................................................................................56
7.2 Record Alarm setting ..........................................................................................................................................57
7.3 Mail box server List............................................................................................................................................57
7.4 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................................58
7.5 Usage Maintenance.............................................................................................................................................59
7.6 System Connection Diagram ..............................................................................................................................59
7.7 Accessories .........................................................................................................................................................61

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Safety Instruction
1. Read Instruction
All the safety and operating instruction should be read before the equipment is operated.
2. Power sources
This equipment should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power, please consult your equipment dealer.
3. Objects and Liquid
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment and / or spill liquid of any kind on
the equipment as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock.
4. Water and / or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
5. Heat sources
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus
(including amplifier) that produce heat.
6. Dusty field
Never use this equipment near dusty or intense magnetic field.
7. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use
a damp soft cloth for cleaning.
8. Lightning
Unplug this equipment during lightning storm or when unused for long periods of time.
9. Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand or table. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
10.Moving
Disconnect the power before moving the equipment. And the equipment should be moved with care.
11. Attachment
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of the manufacturer as such
additions may result in the risk of fire, electric shock and other personal injury.
12. Correct Batteries
Risk of explosion occurs if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Therefore you must use the same
type of battery as the one being used in the product.
13. Ventilation.
Do not block any ventilation openings, installation of the equipment in the rack should be such that
the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
14. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords to avoid the risk of fire or electric shock.
15. Reliable Earthlings (Grounding)
Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to
supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit.

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Chapter 1 Features
Function Brief and Description
Real time
monitoring
Double video output; with monitor, VGA virtual output port or HDMI Output;
Support net-viewer and MP live surveillance and also support zoom in/out, auto
sequence and PIP display.
Record
H.264 video compression format; record quality/resolution/frame rate adjustable,
multiple record modes (Always, Scheduled, Manual, Alarm, Motion detection and
remote record)
Record
storage Support SATA large capacity HDD and save real-time record image to HDD.
Playback Support DVR single CH and multiple CH Search/Playback of recorded files.
Backup Support DVR backup via USB flash drive, removable drive, Recorder and
network.
Alarm Setting Supports HDD & video input alarm management and external alarm signal
inputs.
Network
operation Supports remote surveillance by authority users to increase system security.
Mouse
Operation Supports Mouse operation for faster menu navigation.
PTZ Control Supports PTZ camera operations through RS-485.
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Features：
 H. 264 video compression format; supports D1 resolution;
 ADPCM audio compression format
 Windows Graphical interface; embedded real-time Linux2.6 operation system；
 Friendly Menu reminder;
 Multiple operation modes (Preview, record, playback, backup, network surveillance
and mobile phone monitoring);
 Supports Double Encode bit network transmission;
 Supports remote live surveillance via 3G mobile networks;
 Supports Zoom in/out and sequence function;
 The video package time is adjustable;
 Multiple alarm record modes;
 Rear USB2.0 ports for back-up, upgrade and mouse operation;
 With IR remote control operation;
 Multiple language OSD;
 Support auto-maintain.

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Chapter 2: Overview
2.1 Front Panel
Reminder: DVR is the abbreviation of Digital Video Recorder Equipment.
2.1.1 4Channel DVR Front Panel
Item Key title
or Indicator Remark Function & Description
1 USB Port Connect to USB2.0 port
2 Power Indicator PWR If the “Green” indicator is on the system is getting power normally.
3 IR Receiver Receives IR signal from Remote Controller
4 HDD Indicator HDD When the “Red” indicator flashes it means the hard drive is being read or written to.
5 CH select Key:
CH1\CH2\CH3\CH4
CH select key
6 QUAD On Live display or Playback mode, switch to Quad display.
7 REW Left direction key, Rewind key;
Pressing the key to decrease PTZ rotation speed and parameter value.
8 PAUSE Pause / play frame by frame manually
9 PLAY Enter into [Record Search] Menu; Play record file.
10 FWD 
Right direction key, Forward key;
Pressing the key to increase PTZ rotation speed and
Parameter value.
11 STOP Stop Playing and/or manual recording.
12 REC ●Start manual record
13 MENU/ESC Enter into Main menu or Exit
14 Up key Move to up
15 SEL/EDIT Enter into pop-up menu; Select or Enter menu;
Edit menu.
16 Down key Move to down
17 PTZ：Enter into pop-up menu.
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2.1.2 8Channel DVR Front Panel
Item Key title or Indicator Remark Function & Description
1 USB Port Connect to USB2.0 port
2 Power Indicator PWR If the “Green” indicator is on the system is getting power
normally.
3 IR Receiver Receives IR signal from Remote Controller
4 HDD Indicator HDD When the “Red” indicator flashes it means the hard drive is
being read or written to.
5 SEARCH Record search
6 MUTE Mute on/off
7 CH- Switch to previous channel
8 CH+ Switch to next channel
9 QUAD On live mode, clicking the button will switch to Quad display.
10 REW 
Move to left;
Rewind playing at multiple speeds;
Decrease parameter value of image setting.
11 PAUSE Pause/play frame by frame manually
12 PLAY Enter into pop up menu; Play recording file
13 FWD 
Move to right;
Forward playing at multiple speeds;
Increase parameter value of image setting
14 STOP Stop playing; Stop manual record
15 REC ●Start manual record
16 MENU/ESC Enter into Main menu/Exit
17 Up direction key Move to up
18 SEL/EDIT 
Enter into pop-up menu;
Confirm the selected operation
Enter into [Edit] function
19 Down direction key Move to down
20 PTZ：Enter into pop up menu.
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2.1.3 16Channel DVR Front Panel
a)
Item Type Key title
/Indicator Marks Function
1 HDD indicator HDD When the “Red” indicator flashes it means the
hard drive is being read or written to.
2
Indicator
Power indicator PWR If the “Green” indicator is on the system is
getting power normally.
3 IR Receiver Receives IR signal from Remote Control
4 Menu MENU/ESC
Enter into main menu / Exit
5
Complex
Key PTZ PTZ Enter into PTZ control, select [Enter] / [Edit]
operation
6 UP Move up
7 RIGHT /Move right / FWD
8 DOWN Move down
9
Direction
Key
LEFT /Move left / RWD
10
Channel
Select &
numeric
input
Single Channel
and numeric key
Numeric key
0,1-9 and CH
key CH1~9
1. Number 1~9 stand for numeric 1~9 and
CH 1~9.
2. CH11-CH16 select method: press firstly
numeric key 1 and then other numeric
key. For example CH16 select firstly
press 1, and then press 6.
3. Holding press key 0 for three seconds
may convert current output device
11 Rec. Manual record ●Press the button to start manual record.
12 Stop Stop playing and stop manual record
13 Mute Open or close audio input
14 Multi Display Live display Quad mode, 9-split and 16-split
mode
15 By frame Play frame by frame
16
Play
Control
Play Convert to play status
17 USB Port Connect to USB2.0 port
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b)
Item Type Key title
/Indicator Marks Function
1 Left arrow key Move left
2 Up arrow key Move up
3 Right arrow key Move right
4
Direction Key
Down arrow key Move down
5 Enter key ENTER
Press the [Enter] key to enter into PTZ control, confirm the processing or
start editing.
6
Complex Key
Menu key MENU/ESC Press the [Menu] key to enter into or exit Main menu.
7 Manual Record key REC Press the key to activate manual record function.
8 Record Stop key STOP Press the key the stop record.
9 Audio Control Mute key MUTE Press the key to open or close audio input/output.
10 Search Search key SEAR Press the key to start record search.
11 PTZ Control PTZ key PTZ Allow you set preset point or proceed PTZ control.
12 Zoom in Z+ key Z+ Press the key to zoom in live monitoring area.
13 Focus F+ key F+ Press the key to extend focus close
14 Iris I+ key I+
Press the key to increase the brightness of camera with PTZ control.
15 Lock Lock key LOCK Press the key to lock system.
16 Zoom out Z- key Z- Press the key to zoom out live monitoring area.
17 Focus F- key F- Press the key to extend focus far.
18 Iris I- key I-
Press the key to decrease the brightness of camera with PTZ control
19 IR Receiver Receive IR signal remotely.
20 PWR Indicator POWER If the indicator is in green the system is getting power normally.
21 Rec. Indicator REC If the indicator flashes in red, that means the DVR is recording.
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Item Type Key title
/Indicator Marks Function
22 1 CH1；Numeric key1
23 2 CH2；Numeric key2
24 3 CH3；Numeric key3
25 4 CH4；Numeric key4
26 5 CH5；Numeric key5
27 6 CH6；Numeric key6
28 7 CH7；Numeric key7
29 8 CH8；Numeric key8
30 9 CH9；Numeric key9
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Channel Display
Numeric Input
CH select and
Numeric key
0
CH11-CH16 select method:
press key 1 plus other
numeric key. Such as CH16
display, firstly press 1, then
press 6.
32 Multiple display
Mode
DISPLAY Multiple display modes include 4-split mode, 9-split
mode, 16-split mode and full screen display
33 PIP mode PIP IP display mode
34 2x2 key 2×2 Quad display mode
35 3X3 key 3×3 9-split mode
36 4X4 key 4×4 16-split mode
37
Display mode
Auto key AUTO Dwell time display
38 REW key Rewind (X2、X4、X8）
39 Pause key Pause / play frame by frame
40 FWD key Forward (X2、X4、X8）
41 Slow Play key Manual Slow Play
42
Play Control
Play key Switch to Play mode
43 USB Port Connect USB device (Flash Drive, Hard Drive and
Recorder etc)
44 DVD-Control Push Key Control DVD-RW output and inside
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