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N6 1U Series DVR Quick Start Guide
Version 5.1.1

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Table of Contents
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1.8.1 Alarm Input and Output Details.................................................................6
1.8.2 Alarm Input Port...........................................................................................6
1.8.3 Alarm Output Port........................................................................................7
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2.1.1 Login..............................................................................................................8
2.1.2 Main Menu....................................................................................................9
2.1.3 Logout ...........................................................................................................9
2.1.4 Auto Resume after Power Failure ..........................................................10
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2.3.1 Manual record menu.................................................................................11
2.3.2 Basic operation..........................................................................................11
2.3.3 Enable/disable record...............................................................................12
2.3.4 Enable all channel recording...................................................................12
2.3.5 Stop all channel recording .......................................................................13
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2.5.1 Quick Setup................................................................................................18
2.5.2 Redundancy...............................................................................................19

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2.6.1 Schedule Snapshot...................................................................................20
2.6.2 Activation Snapshot ..................................................................................20
2.6.3 Priority .........................................................................................................21
2.6.4 Image FTP..................................................................................................21
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2.7.1 Network Setting .........................................................................................24
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2.8.1 PTZ Setup ..................................................................................................24
2.8.2 PTZ Operation ...........................................................................................25
2.8.3 3D Intelligent Positioning Key .................................................................26
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3.3.1 LAN Login...................................................................................................28
3.3.2 WAN Login .................................................................................................28
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our DVR!
This quick start guide will help you become familiar with our DVR in a very short time.
Before installation and operation, please read the following safeguard and warning carefully!
Important Safeguard and Warning
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᧪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.
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᧪Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage and
installation.
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᧪Installation
Keep upwards. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the DVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the DVR.
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᧪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.
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᧪Environment
The DVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
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 missing 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!

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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. (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.
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For detailed information of the function keys in the front panel and the ports in the rear panel,
please refer to the User’s Manual included in the resource CD.
The model label 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.
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Please check the data cable, power cable, COM cable and main boar cable connection is secure
or not.
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You can refer to the User’s Manual for recommended HDD brand.
Please follow the instructions below to install hard disk.
This series DVR has two SATA HDDs. Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher.
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When there is a bracket, please make sure the installation direction of HDDs is the same.
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Please note the following introduction is based on the general 1U series only. For detailed
information, please refer to our resource CD included in your package for electronic
version of the User’s Manual.
The front panel is shown as in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
Name Icon Function
Power button Power button, press this button for three seconds to
boot up or shut down DVR.
Number button Number 0-9 and
etc
zInput Arabic number
zSwitch channel
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5. Fix the HDD firmly.6. Connect the HDD cable and
power cable.
7. Put the cover in accordance
with the clip and then place the
upper cover back.
8. Secure the screws in the
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numeral, English (Small/Capitalized), donation and
etc.
zEnable or disable tour.
Fast play Various fast speeds and normal playback.
Slow play Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
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Play previous _In playback mode, playback the previous video
Play Next fzIn playback mode, playback the next video
Up/Down , zActivate current control, modify setup, and then
move up and down.
zIncrease/decrease numeral.
zAssistant function such as PTZ menu.
Left/Right , zShift current activated control, and then move left
and right.
zWhen playback, click these buttons to control
playback bar.
ESC ESC zGo to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
zWhen playback, click it to restore real-time monitor
mode.
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zGo to default button
zGo to menu
Assistant Fn zOne-window monitor mode, click this button to
display assistant function: PTZ control and image
color.
zBackspace function: in numeral control or text
control, press it for 1.5 seconds to delete the
previous character before the cursor.
zIn motion detection setup, working with Fn and
direction keys to realize setup.
zIn text mode, click it to switch between numeral,
English character(small/capitalized) and etc.
zIn HDD management interface, you can click it to
switch HDD record information and other
information (Menu prompt)
zRealize other special functions.
Record REC Manually stop/start recording, working with direction
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Window switch Mult Click it to switch one-window/multiple-window.
USB port To connect USB storage device, USB mouse, burner
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Record light 1-16 For 4/8/16 channel device: indication light on means
that the channel is in recording.
Power indication
light
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HDD abnormal
indication light
HDD HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified
threshold value, the light becomes red to alert you.
Network abnormal
indication light
Net Network error occurs or there is no network connection,
the light becomes red to alert you.
IR Receiver IR It is to receive the signal from the remote control.
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Please note the following introduction is based on the general 1U series only. For detailed
information, please refer to our resource CD included in your package for electronic
version of the User’s Manual.
The 4/8-channel series DVR rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2
The 16-channel series DVR rear panel is shown as below. See Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-3
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
1 Video input
2 Audio input
3 Video spot output
4 Video CVBS output
5 Bidirectional talk input
6 Audio output
7 Network port
8 USB port
9 HDMI port
10 Video VGA output
11 RS232 port
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13 Power socket
14 GND port
15 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.
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information, please refer to our resource CD included in your package for electronic
version of the User’s Manual.
Please refer to Figure 1-4 for connection sample.
The following figure is based on the 8-channel series product.
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Please refer to the specifications for the alarm input and output channel amount. Do not
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Please note the following introduction is based on the general 1U series only. For detailed
information, please refer to our resource CD included in your package for electronic
version of the User’s Manual.
There are two alarm input types for you to select: normal open (NO) and normal close (NC).
1.8.1 Alarm Input and Output Details
4/8-channel series 16-channel series
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You can refer to the following sheet and Figure 1-5 for alarm input and output information.
In the first line, from
the left to the right,:
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ALARM 1 to ALARM 16. The alarm becomes active in low voltage.
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from the left to the
right:
NO1 C1ˈ
NO2 C2ˈ
NO3 C3ˈ
There are three groups of normal open activation output (on/off
button)
CTRL 12V Control power output. The power output is off when the alarm is
canceled.
Earth cable.
485 A/B 485 communication port. They are used to control devices such as
PTZ. Please parallel connect 120Tȍbetween A/B cables if there are
too many PTZ decoders.
1.8.2 Alarm Input Port
Please refer to the following sheet for more information.
zNormal open or Normal close type.
zPlease parallel connect COM end and GND end of the alarm detector (Provide external
power to the alarm detector).
zPlease parallel connect the Ground of the DVR and the ground of the alarm detector.
zPlease connect the NC port of the alarm sensor to the DVR alarm input(ALARM)
zUse the same ground with that of DVR if you use external power to the alarm device.
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AB cable
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