ClearView Hawk04-HD User manual

Hawk HD Series Standalone DVR User’s Manual
Version 1.1.0

Table of Contents
1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................ 9
1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 9
1.2 Features ................................................................................................................................. 9
1.3 Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 10
2 Overview and Controls.................................................................................................................... 13
2.1 Front Panel........................................................................................................................... 13
2.2 Rear Panel............................................................................................................................ 14
2.3 Connection Sample.............................................................................................................. 15
2.4 Re mote Control................................................................................................................... 16
2.5 Mouse Control ..................................................................................................................... 18
2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel.......................................................................................... 19
2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard ....................................................................................................... 20
2.6.2 Front Panel ................................................................................................................ 20
3 Installation and Connections............................................................................................................ 21
3.1 Check Unpacked DVR......................................................................................................... 21
3.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel....................................................................................... 21
3.3 HDD Installation.................................................................................................................. 21
3.4 Connecting Power Supply.................................................................................................... 23
3.5 Connecting Video Input and Output Devices ...................................................................... 23
3.5.1 Connecting Video Input ............................................................................................ 23
3.5.2 Connecting Video Output.......................................................................................... 24
3.6 Connecting Audio Input & Output, Bidirectional Audio..................................................... 24
3.6.1 Audio Input................................................................................................................ 24
3.6.2 Audio Output............................................................................................................. 24
3.7 RS485................................................................................................................................... 24
3.8 Other Interfaces.................................................................................................................... 25
4 Overview of Navigation and Controls............................................................................................. 25
4.1 Login, Logout & Main Menu............................................................................................... 25
4.1.1 Login.......................................................................................................................... 25

4.1.2 Main Menu................................................................................................................. 27
4.1.3 Logout ........................................................................................................................ 27
4.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure.............................................................................. 27
4.1.5 Replace Button Battery ............................................................................................. 27
4.1.6 Preview Zoom Function ............................................................................................ 29
4.2 Record.................................................................................................................................. 29
4.2.1 Live Viewing ............................................................................................................... 29
4.3 Search & Playback............................................................................................................... 31
4.4 Schedule............................................................................................................................... 34
4.5 Detect................................................................................................................................... 38
4.5.1 Go to Detect Menu .................................................................................................... 38
4.5.2 Motion Detect............................................................................................................ 39
4.5.3 Video Loss .................................................................................................................. 41
4.5.4 Camera Masking......................................................................................................... 41
4.6 Backup ................................................................................................................................. 42
4.6.1 Detect Device ............................................................................................................. 42
4.7 PTZ Control and Color Setup .............................................................................................. 45
4.7.1 Cable Connection ....................................................................................................... 45
4.7.2 PTZ Setup ................................................................................................................... 45
4.7.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key .................................................................................... 46
4.8 Preset/ Patrol/Pattern/Scan................................................................................................... 46
4.8.1Preset Setup................................................................................................................ 47
4.8.2 Activate Preset ........................................................................................................... 48
4.8.3 Patrol setup (Tour Setup)........................................................................................... 48
4.8.4 Activate Patrol (tour) ................................................................................................. 48
4.8.5 Pattern Setup ............................................................................................................. 48
4.8.6 Activate Pattern Function .......................................................................................... 48
4.8.7 Auto Scan Setup......................................................................................................... 49
4.8.8 Activate Auto Scan ..................................................................................................... 49
4.9 Flip....................................................................................................................................... 49

5 Understanding of Menu Operations and Controls .......................................................................... 50
5.1 Menu Tree............................................................................................................................ 50
5.2 Main Menu........................................................................................................................... 50
5.3 Setting.................................................................................................................................. 51
5.3.1 General...................................................................................................................... 51
5.3.2 Encode....................................................................................................................... 54
5.3.3 Schedule.................................................................................................................... 55
5.3.4 Network..................................................................................................................... 55
5.3.5 Detect........................................................................................................................ 64
5.3.6 Pan/Tilt/Zoom ........................................................................................................... 64
5.3.7 Display....................................................................................................................... 65
5.3.8 Default....................................................................................................................... 66
5.4 Search................................................................................................................................... 67
5.5 Advanced ............................................................................................................................. 67
5.5.1 HDD Management..................................................................................................... 68
5.5.2 Abnormity ................................................................................................................. 72
5.5.3 Record ....................................................................................................................... 73
5.5.4 Account ..................................................................................................................... 73
5.5.5 Auto Maintain ........................................................................................................... 75
5.5.6 TV Adjust ................................................................................................................... 76
5.5.7 Card Overlay.............................................................................................................. 76
5.5.8 Config File Backup ..................................................................................................... 78
5.6 Infor mation ......................................................................................................................... 79
5.6.1 HDD Information....................................................................................................... 79
5.6.2 BPS............................................................................................................................. 80
5.6.3 Log............................................................................................................................. 80
5.6.4 Version ...................................................................................................................... 81
5.6.5 Online Users.............................................................................................................. 81
5.7 Shutdo wn ............................................................................................................................ 82
6 About Auxiliary Menu.................................................................................................................... 83

6.1 Go to Pan/Tilt/Zoom Menu................................................................................................ 83
6.1.1 3D Intelligent Positioning Key ................................................................................... 83
6.2 Preset /Patrol / Pattern /Border Function ............................................................................. 84
6.2.1 Preset Setup .............................................................................................................. 85
Activate Preset .................................................................................................................... 85
6.2.3 .................................................................................................................................... 85
Patrol Setup......................................................................................................................... 85
6.2.4 .................................................................................................................................... 85
Activate Patrol..................................................................................................................... 85
6.2.5 .................................................................................................................................... 85
Pattern Setup ...................................................................................................................... 85
6.2.6 .................................................................................................................................... 86
Activate Pattern Function ................................................................................................... 86
6.2.7 .................................................................................................................................... 86
Border Setup ....................................................................................................................... 86
6.2.8 Activate Border Function .......................................................................................... 86
6.2.9 Flip.............................................................................................................................. 86
7 WEB OPER ATION...................................................................................................................... 88
7.1 Network Connection............................................................................................................ 88
7.2 Login.................................................................................................................................... 88
7.3 LAN Mode.......................................................................................................................... 89
7.3.1 Real-time Monitor..................................................................................................... 91
7.3.2 PTZ............................................................................................................................. 92
7.3.3 Color.......................................................................................................................... 95
7.3.4 Picture Path and Record Path ................................................................................... 95
7.4 WAN Login ......................................................................................................................... 97
7.5 Configure ........................................................................................................................... 100
7.5.1 System Information................................................................................................. 100
7.5.2 System Configuration.............................................................................................. 102
7.5.3 Advanced................................................................................................................. 118

7.5.4 Additional Function................................................................................................. 123
7.6 Search................................................................................................................................. 125
7.7 Alarm ................................................................................................................................. 128
7.8 About.................................................................................................................................. 129
7.9 Log out............................................................................................................................... 130
7.10 Un-install Web Control..................................................................................................... 130
8 Professional Surveillance System................................................................................................. 131
9 FAQ .............................................................................................................................................. 132
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our HD DVR!
This user’s 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
1．Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by
improper handling or installation.
2．Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage
and installation.
3．Installation
Keep upwards. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the DVR before completing
installation. Do not place objects on the DVR
4．Qualified engineers needed
All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.
5．Environment
The DVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight,
inflammable, explosive substances and etc.
This series product shall be transported, storage and used in the environment ranging from
0℃to 40 ℃
6. Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are
included. Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken in your package.
7. Lithium battery
Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury!
When replace the battery, please make sure you are using the same model!

1 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Overview
This series product is an excellent digital monitor product. It adopts embedded Linux OS to maintain
reliable operation. Popular H.264 compression algorithm and G.711 audio compression technology realize
high quality, low bit stream. Unique frame by frame play function is suitable for detailed analysis. It has
various functions such as record, playback, monitor at the same time and can guarantee audio video
synchronization. This series product has advanced technology and strong network data transmission
function.
This series device adopts embedded design to achieve high security and reliability. It can work in the local end,
and at the same time, when connecting it to the professional surveillance software (PSS), it can connect to
security network to realize strong network and remote monitor function.
This series product can be widely used in various areas such as banking, telecommunication, electric
power, interrogation, transportation, intelligent resident zone, factory, warehouse, resources, and
water conservancy.
1.2 Features
This series product has the following features:
•Real-time monitor
It has analog output port, VGA, HDMI port. You can use monitor or displayer to realize
surveillance function.
System supports TV/VGA output at the same time.
•Storage function
Special data format to guarantee data security and can avoid vicious data modification.
•Compression format
Support multiple-channel audio and video. An independent hardware decodes the audio and video
signal from each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.
•Backup function
Support backup operation via USB port (such as flash disk, portable HDD, burner) Client-
end user can download the file to local HDD to backup via network.
•Record playback function
Support each channel real-time record independently, and at the same time it can support search, forward
play, network monitor, record search, download and etc.
Support various playback modes: slow play, fast play, backward play and frame by frame play. Support
time title overlay so that you can view event accurate occurred time
Support specified zone enlargement.
•Network operation

Support network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ control.
•Communication port
RS485 port can realize PTZ control.
Standard Ethernet port can realize network access function.
•PTZ control
Support PTZ decoder via RS485.
Support various decode protocols to allow the PTZ to control the speed dome.
•Intelligent operation
Mouse operation function
In the menu, support copy and paste setup function
•UPnP
It is to establish the mapping relationship between the LAN and the WAN via the UPnP protocol.
Slight function differences may be found due to different series.
1.3 Specifications
Model
Hawk04-HD
Hawk08-HD
System
Main Processor
Embedded processor
Operating System
Embedded LINUX
Video
Input
4 channel, BNC
8 channel, BNC
Standard
NTSC(525Line, 60f/s), PAL(625Line, 50f/s)
Audio
Input
1 channel, RCA
Output
1 channel, RCA
Two-way Talk
Reuse audio input/output channel 1
Display
Interface
1 HDMI, 1 VGA,
Resolution
1920×1080, 1280×1024, 1280×720, 1024×768, 800×600
Display Split
1/4
1/4/8
Privacy Masking
4 rectangular zones (each camera)

OSD
Camera title, Time, Video loss, Camera lock, Motion detection, Recording
Recording
Video/Audio
Compression
H.264 / G.711
Resolution
720P(1280×720/1280×600)/960H(960×576/960×480)/D1/4CIF(704×576/704
×480) / CIF(352×288/352×240) / QCIF(176×144/176×120)
Record
Rate
Main
Stream:
720P/960H/D1/HD1/2CIF/CIF(1~25/30fps)
Extra
Stream
CIF/QCIF(1~25/30fps)
Bit Rate
48~6144Kb/s
Record Mode
Manual, Schedule(Regular(Continuous), MD), Stop
Record Interval
1~120 min (default: 60 min), Pre-record: 1~30 sec, Post-record: 10~300 sec
Video Detection
Trigger Events
Recording, PTZ, Tour, Video Push, Email, FTP, Spot, Buzzer & Screen tips
Video Detection
Motion Detection, MD Zones: 396(22×18), Video Loss & Camera Blank
Playback & Backup
Sync Playback
1/4
1/4/8
Search Mode
Time/Date, MD & Exact search (accurate to second)
Playback Functions
Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast play, Slow play, Next file, Previous file, Next
camera, Previous camera, Full screen, Repeat, Shuffle, Backup selection,
Digital zoom
Backup Mode
USB Device / Network
Network
Ethernet
RJ-45 port (10/100M)
Network Functions
HTTP, IPv4/IPv6, TCP/IP, UPNP, RTSP, UDP, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, DNS,
PPPOE, DDNS, FTP, IP Filter
Max. User Access
128 users
Smart Phone
iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows Phone
Storage
Internal HDD
1 SATA port, up to 4TB
Auxiliary Interface

USB Interface
2 ports(1 Rear), USB2.0
RS485
1 port,For PTZ Control
General
Power Supply
DC12V/2A
Power Consumption
10W(without HDD)
Working
Environment
-10 ~+55°C / 10~90%RH / 86~106kpa
Dimension(W×D×H)
Mini 1U, 325mm×245mm×45mm
Weight
1.5KG(without HDD)

2 Overview and Controls
This section provides information about front panel and rear panel. When you install this
series DVR for the first time, please refer to this part first.
2.1 Front Panel
The front panel is shown as in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Name
Icon
Function
Power button
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up
or shut down DVR.
Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up
Up/
、
and down.
Down
Increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
Left/
⊳�
Shift current activated control,
Right
When playback, click these buttons to control playback bar.
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
ESC
ESC
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
Confirm current operation
Enter
ENTER
Go to default button
Go to menu
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image color.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press
it for 1.5seconds to delete the previous character before the
Assistant
Fn
cursor.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction
keys to realize setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English
character(small/capitalized) and etc.
Realize other special functions.

USB port
To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.
Network
Network error occurs or there is no network connection, the
abnormal
Net
indication
light becomes red to alert you.
light
HDD
abnormal
HDD
HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified
indication
threshold value, the light becomes red to alert you.
light
IR Receiver
IR
It is to receive the signal from the remote control.
Alarm
Here you can view there is external alarm input or not. The
indication
Alarm
light becomes on when there is an external alarm. The light
light
become off when the external alarm stops.
2.2 Rear Panel
The 4-channel series product rear panel is shown as in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
SN
Name
SN
Name
SN
Name
1
Video input
2
Video output
3
Audio output
4
Audio input
5
Video VGA output
6
HDMI port
7
USB port
8
Network port
9
RS-485 input port
10
Power socket
11
On/off button
12
GND port
The 8-channel series product rear panel is shown as in Figure 2-3.
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Figure 2-3
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
SN
Name
SN
Name
SN
Name
1
Video input
2
Video output
3
Audio output
4
Audio input
5
Video VGA output
6
HDMI port
7
USB port
8
Network port
9
RS-485 input port
10
Power socket
11
On/off button
12
GND port
The 16-channel series product rear panel is shown as in Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
SN
Name
SN
Name
SN
Name
1
Video input
2
Video output
3
Audio output
4
Audio input
5
Video VGA output
6
HDMI port
7
USB port
8
Network port
9
RS-485 input port
10
Power socket
11
GND port
12
On/off button
When connect the Ethernet port, please use crossover cable to connect the PC and use
the straight cable to connect to the switcher or router.
2.3 Connection Sample
The connection sample is shown as below. See Figure 2-5.
The following figure is based on the 4-channel series product.
8

Figure 2-5
2.4 Re mote Control
The remote control interface is shown as in Figure 2-6.
Please note remote control is not our standard accessory and it is not included in the
accessory bag.
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Figure 2-6
Serial Number
Name
Function
1
Power button
Click it to boot up or shut down
the device.
2
Address
Click it to input device number,
so that you can control it.
3
Forward
Various forward speeds and
normal speed playback.
4
Slow play
Multiple slow play speeds or
normal playback.
Next record
In playback mode, playback the
5
next video.
6
Previous record
In playback mode, playback the
previous video.
7
Play/Pause
In pause mode, click this button
to realize normal playback.
In normal playback click this
button to pause playback.
In real-time monitor mode, click
this button to enter video search
menu.
8
Reverse/pause
Reverse playback pause mode,
click this button to realize normal
playback.
In reverse playback click this
button to pause playback.
10

9
Cancel
Go back to previous menu or
cancel current operation (close
upper interface or control)
10
Record
Start or stop record manually
In record interface, working with
the direction buttons to select the
record channel.
11
Direction keys
Switch current activated control,
go to left or right.
In playback mode, it is to control
the playback process bar.
Aux function(such as switch the
PTZ menu)
12
Confirm /menu key
go to default button
go to the menu
13
Multiple-window switch
Switch between multiple-window
and one-window.
14
Auxiliary key
In 1-ch monitor mode: pop up
assistant function：PTZ control
and Video color.
Switch the PTZ control menu in
PTZ control interface.
In motion detection interface,
working with direction keys to
complete setup.
15
0-9 number key
Input password, channel or
switch channel.
Shift is the button to switch the
input method.
2.5 Mouse Control
Left click
System pops up password input dialogue box if you have not logged in.
mouse
In real-time monitor mode, you can go to the main menu.
When you have selected one menu item, left click mouse to view menu
content.
Implement the control operation.
Modify checkbox or motion detection status.
Click combo box to pop up drop down list
11

In input box, you can select input methods. Left click the corresponding
button on the panel you can input numeral/English character
(small/capitalized). Here ← stands for backspace button. ＿stands for space
button.
In English input mode: _stands for input a backspace icon and ← stands for
deleting the previous character.
In numeral input mode: _ stands for clear and ← stands for deleting the
previous numeral.
When input special sign, you can click corresponding numeral in the front
panel to input. For example, click numeral 1 you can input“/” , or you can click
the numeral in the on-screen keyboard directly.
Double left
Implement special control operation such as double click one item in the file
click mouse
list to playback the video.
In multiple-window mode, double left click one channel to view in full-window.
Double left click current video again to go back to previous multiple-window
mode.
Right click
In real-time monitor mode, pops up shortcut menu: one-window, four-window,
mouse
Pan/Tilt/Zoom, color setting, search, record, main menu.
Among which, Pan/Tilt/Zoom and color setting applies for current selected
channel.
If you are in multiple-window mode, system automatically switches to the
corresponding channel.
Exit current menu without saving the modification.
Press
In numeral input box: Increase or decrease numeral value.
middle
Switch the items in the check box.
button
Page up or page down
Move
Select current control or move control
mouse
Drag mouse
Select motion detection zone
Select privacy mask zone.
2.6 Virtual Keyboard & Front Panel
12

2.6.1 Virtual Keyboard
The system supports two input methods: numeral input and English character (small
and capitalized) input.
Move the cursor to the text column, the text is shown as blue, input button pops up on the
right. Click that button to switch between numeral input and English input (capitalized and
small), Use > or < to shift between small character and capitalized character.
2.6.2 Front Panel
Move the cursor to the text column. Click Fn key and use direction keys to select number you
wanted. Please click enter button to input.

3 Installation and Connections
Note: All the installation and operations here should conform to your
local electric safety rules.
3.1 Check Unpacked DVR
When you receive the DVR from the forwarding agent, please check whether there is any
visible damage. The protective materials used for the package of the DVR can protect most
accidental clashes during transportation. Then you can open the box to check the accessories.
Please check the items in accordance with the list on the warranty card (Remote control
is optional). Finally you can remove the protective film of the DVR.
Note
Remote control is not a standard accessory and it is not included in the accessory bag.
3.2 About Front Panel and Real Panel
For detailed information of the function keys in the front panel and the ports in the rear
panel, please refer to the appendix for detailed information.
The model in the front panel is very important; please check according to your purchase
order. The label in the rear panel is very important too. Usually we need you to represent the
serial number when we provide the service after sales.
3.3 HDD Installation
This series DVR has only one SATA HDD. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or
higher. You can refer to the Appendix for recommended HDD brand.
Please follow the instructions listed below to install hard disk.
1. Loosen the screws of the
2. Fix four screws in the HDD
3. Place the HDD in accordance with
upper cover and side panel.
(Turn just three rounds).
the four holes in the bottom.