COP-USA DVR2500 User manual

DVR User Manual
For H.264 4/8/16-channel digital video recorder
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DVR User Manual
CAUTION
Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely.
We do not warrant all the content is correct. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
This device should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. The voltage of the power
must be verified before using the same. Kindly remove the cables from the power source if the device is not to be used for a long
period of time.
Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other devices that produce heat
Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings and ensure proper ventilation around the machine.
Do not power off the DVR when the device is functioning. The correct operation to shut down the DVR is to first stop recording
and then use “shut-down” button from the menu, and finally switch off the main power.
This machine is for indoor use only. Do not expose the machine in rain or moist environment. In case any solid or liquid get
inside the machine‟s case, please turn off the device immediately and get it checked by a qualified technician.
Do not try to repair the device by yourself without technical aid or approval.
When this product is in use, the relevant contents of Microsoft, Apple and Google will be involved in. The pictures and
screenshots in this manual are only used to explain the usage of our product. The ownerships of trademarks, logos and other
intellectual properties related to Microsoft, Apple and Google shall belong to the above-mentioned companies.
This manual is suitable for 4/8/16-channel digital video recorders. All examples and pictures used in the manual are from
16-channel DVR.

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Table of Contents
1Introduction ................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 DVR Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Main Features .................................................................................................................................................................1
2Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer........................................................................................................................................4
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive.....................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.1.2 Install DVD Writer....................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Front Panel Descriptions.................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions...................................................................................................................................................8
2.4 Remote Controller.........................................................................................................................................................12
2.5 Control with Mouse........................................................................................................................................................14
2.5.1 Connect Mouse.....................................................................................................................................................................................14
2.5.2 Use Mouse............................................................................................................................................................................................14
3Basic Function Instruction......................................................................................................................16
3.1 Startup & Shutdown.......................................................................................................................................................16
3.1.1 Startup..................................................................................................................................................................................................16
3.1.2 Shutdown..............................................................................................................................................................................................16
3.2 Login .............................................................................................................................................................................17
3.3 Live Preview..................................................................................................................................................................17
3.4 Live Playback................................................................................................................................................................17
4Main Menu Setup Guide ..........................................................................................................................19
4.1 Basic Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................20
4.1.1 System..................................................................................................................................................................................................20
4.1.2 Date & Time..........................................................................................................................................................................................21
4.1.3 DST......................................................................................................................................................................................................21
4.2 Live Configuration .........................................................................................................................................................22

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4.2.1 Live.......................................................................................................................................................................................................22
4.2.2 Main Monitor.........................................................................................................................................................................................23
4.2.3 Spot......................................................................................................................................................................................................23
4.2.4 Mask.....................................................................................................................................................................................................23
4.3 Record Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................24
4.3.1 Enable ..................................................................................................................................................................................................24
4.3.2 Record Bitrate.......................................................................................................................................................................................25
4.3.3 Time......................................................................................................................................................................................................25
4.3.4 Stamp ...................................................................................................................................................................................................26
4.3.5 Recycle Record.....................................................................................................................................................................................27
4.3.6 Snap.....................................................................................................................................................................................................27
4.4 Schedule Configuration.................................................................................................................................................27
4.4.1 Schedule...............................................................................................................................................................................................27
4.4.2 Motion...................................................................................................................................................................................................28
4.4.3 Sensor..................................................................................................................................................................................................29
4.5 Alarm Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................29
4.5.1 Sensor..................................................................................................................................................................................................29
4.5.2 Motion...................................................................................................................................................................................................31
4.5.3 Video Loss............................................................................................................................................................................................33
4.5.4 OtherAlarm...........................................................................................................................................................................................33
4.5.5 Alarm Out..............................................................................................................................................................................................33
4.6 Network Configuration...................................................................................................................................................34
4.6.1 Network ................................................................................................................................................................................................34
4.6.2 Sub-stream...........................................................................................................................................................................................35
4.6.3 Email ....................................................................................................................................................................................................36
4.6.4 Server...................................................................................................................................................................................................36
4.6.5 Other Settings.......................................................................................................................................................................................37

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4.7 User Management Configuration...................................................................................................................................39
4.8 P.T.Z Configuration........................................................................................................................................................40
4.9 Advanced.......................................................................................................................................................................43
4.9.1 Reset....................................................................................................................................................................................................44
4.9.2 Import/Export ........................................................................................................................................................................................44
4.9.3 Block/Allow list......................................................................................................................................................................................44
5Search, Playback & Backup....................................................................................................................45
5.1 Time Search..................................................................................................................................................................45
5.2 Event Search.................................................................................................................................................................46
5.3 File Management...........................................................................................................................................................47
5.4 Search by Image...........................................................................................................................................................48
5.5 Backup ..........................................................................................................................................................................49
6Manage DVR .............................................................................................................................................50
6.1 Check System Information ............................................................................................................................................50
6.1.1 System Information...............................................................................................................................................................................50
6.1.2 Event Information..................................................................................................................................................................................50
6.1.3 Log Information.....................................................................................................................................................................................50
6.1.4 Network Information..............................................................................................................................................................................50
6.1.5 Online Information.................................................................................................................................................................................50
6.1.6 Record Information................................................................................................................................................................................51
6.2 Manual Alarm ................................................................................................................................................................51
6.3 Disk Management .........................................................................................................................................................51
6.4 Upgrade.........................................................................................................................................................................51
6.5 Logoff ............................................................................................................................................................................52
7Remote Surveillance................................................................................................................................53
7.1 IE Remote Surveillance.................................................................................................................................................53
7.1.1 On LAN.................................................................................................................................................................................................53

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7.1.2 On WAN................................................................................................................................................................................................53
7.2 Remote Surveillance through Apple PC ........................................................................................................................55
7.2.1 On LAN.................................................................................................................................................................................................56
7.2.2 On WAN................................................................................................................................................................................................58
7.3 The Remote Live Preview Interface...............................................................................................................................59
7.4 Remote Playback & Backup..........................................................................................................................................62
7.4.1 Remote Playback..................................................................................................................................................................................62
7.4.2 Remote Backup ....................................................................................................................................................................................67
7.5 Remote System Configuration.......................................................................................................................................68
7.6 Tools..............................................................................................................................................................................69
7.7 Remote Information.......................................................................................................................................................69
8Mobile Surveillance..................................................................................................................................71
8.1 By Phones with Windows Mobile OS ............................................................................................................................71
8.2 By Phones with Symbian OS.........................................................................................................................................72
8.3 By Phones with Iphone OS............................................................................................................................................74
8.4 By Phones with Android OS ..........................................................................................................................................82
8.5 By Phones with Blackberry OS......................................................................................................................................87
Appendix A FAQ .........................................................................................................................................93
Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity .............................................................................................99
Appendix D 4-CH Specifications.............................................................................................................102
Appendix E 8-CH Specifications.............................................................................................................103
Appendix F 16-CH Specifications...........................................................................................................104

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1 Introduction
1.1 DVR Introduction
This model DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is designed specially for CCTV system. It adopts high performance video processing
chips and embedded Linux system. Meanwhile, it utilizes many most advanced technologies, such as standard H.264 with low bit
rate, Dual stream, SATA interface, VGA output mouse supported, IE browser supported with full remote control, mobile view(by
phones), etc., which ensure its powerful functions and high stability. Due to these distinctive characteristics, it is widely used in
banks, telecommunication, transportation, factories, warehouse, and irrigation and so on.
1.2 Main Features
COMPRESSION FORMAT
Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate and better image quality
LIVE SURVEILLANCE
Support HD VGA output
Support channel security by hiding live display
Display the local record state and basic information
Support USB to make full control
RECORD MEDIA
Support eight SATAHDD to record for a longer time without any limitation
BACKUP
Support USB 2.0 devices to backup
Support built-in SATADVD writer to backup

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Support saving recorded files with AVI standard format to a remote computer through internet
RECORD & PLAYBACK
Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording
Support recycle after HDD full
Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable
4/8/16 audio channels available
Two record search mode: time search and event search
Support 4/8/16 screen playback simultaneously
Support deleting and locking the recorded files one by one
Support remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet
ALARM
4 channel alarm output and 4/8/16 channel alarm input available
Support schedule for motion detection and sensor alarm
Support pre-recording and post recording
Support linked channels recording once motion or alarm triggered on certain channel
Support linked PTZ preset ，auto cruise and track of the corresponding channel
PTZ CONTROL
Support various PTZ protocols
Support 128 PTZ presets and 8 auto cruise tracks
Support remote PTZ control through internet
SECURITY
Customize user right: log search, system setup, two way audio, file management, disk management, remote login, live view,
manual record, playback, PTZ control and remote live view
Support 1 administrator and 63 users.

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Support event log recording and checking, events unlimited
NETWORK
Support TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol
Support IE browser to do remote view
Support setup client connection amount
Support dual stream. Network stream is adjustable independently to fit the network bandwidth and environment.
Support picture snap and color adjustment in remote live
Support remote time and event search, and channel playback with picture snap
Support remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise
Support remote full menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters remotely
Support mobile surveillance by smart phones , Symbian, WinCE, Iphone or Gphone, 3G network available
Support CMS to manage multi devices on internet

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2 Hardware Installation
Notice: Check the unit and the accessories after getting the DVR.
Please don’t power up the unit till the physical installation is complete.
2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive
Notice: 1. This series support eight SATA hard drives. Please use the hard drive the manufacturers recommend specially for security and safe
field.
2. Please calculate HDD capacity according to the recording setting. Please refer to “Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity”.
Step 1: Unscrew and open the case and then unscrew the screws in the both sides to take out of the upper iron bar as shown
below:
Step 2: Put the HDD under the lower iron bar and let the screw holes of the HDD aim at the iron bars‟. Then screw firmly and
connect the power and data cables. The pictures are shown as follows: