COP-USA DVR2704AS-S User manual

DVR User Manual
For H.264 4/8-channel digital video recorder
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CAUTION
Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and
safely.
There may be several technically incorrect places or printing errors in this manual. The
updates will be added into the new version of this manual. 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. If the device doesn‟t
work for a long time, pull out the plug from the socket.
Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or
other device that produce heat.
Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth.
Place the device in a well-ventilated area.
Do not power off the DVR at normal recording condition!
This machine is indoor using equipment. Do not expose the machine in rain or moist
environment. In case any solid or liquid get into the machine‟s case, please cut off the power
supply immediately, and ask for qualified technicians to check the machine before restart
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-channel AHD digital video recorders. All examples and
pictures used in the manual are from 4-channel DVR.

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Table of Contents
1Introduction.......................................................................................................................1
1.1 DVR Introduction................................................................................................................1
1.2 Main Features......................................................................................................................1
2Hardware Installation.......................................................................................................3
2.1 Install Hard Drive................................................................................................................3
2.2 Front Panel Descriptions......................................................................................................4
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions........................................................................................................4
2.4 Remote Controller ...............................................................................................................5
2.5 Control with Mouse.............................................................................................................6
2.5.1 Connect Mouse.................................................................................................................6
2.5.2 Use Mouse........................................................................................................................6
3Basic Function Instruction................................................................................................8
3.1 Power On/Off ......................................................................................................................8
3.1.1 Power On..........................................................................................................................8
3.1.2 Power Off .........................................................................................................................8
3.2 Login ...................................................................................................................................8
3.3 Live Preview........................................................................................................................9
3.4 Live Playback......................................................................................................................9
4Main Menu Setup Guide.................................................................................................10
4.1 Basic Configuration...........................................................................................................10
4.1.1 System ............................................................................................................................11
4.1.2 Time & Date ...................................................................................................................11
4.1.3 DST ................................................................................................................................12
4.2 Live Configuration ............................................................................................................12
4.2.1 Live.................................................................................................................................12
4.2.2 Main Monitor..................................................................................................................13
4.2.3 Mask...............................................................................................................................14
4.3 Record Configuration ........................................................................................................15
4.3.1 Enable.............................................................................................................................15
4.3.2 Record Bitrate.................................................................................................................16
4.3.3 Time................................................................................................................................16
4.3.4 Stamp..............................................................................................................................17
4.3.5 Recycle Record...............................................................................................................18
4.3.6 Snap................................................................................................................................18
4.4 Schedule Configuration .....................................................................................................18
4.4.1 Schedule .........................................................................................................................18
4.4.2 Motion Schedule.............................................................................................................19
4.5 Alarm Configuration..........................................................................................................19
4.5.1 Motion Alarm .................................................................................................................19
4.5.2 Video Loss......................................................................................................................21
4.5.3 Other Alarm....................................................................................................................22

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4.5.4 Alarm Out.......................................................................................................................22
4.6 Network Configuration......................................................................................................23
4.6.1 Network..........................................................................................................................23
4.6.2 Sub Stream......................................................................................................................24
4.6.3 Email ..............................................................................................................................24
4.6.4 Server..............................................................................................................................25
4.6.5 NAT................................................................................................................................25
4.6.6 Other Settings.................................................................................................................26
4.7 User Management Configuration.......................................................................................28
4.8 P.T.Z Configuration...........................................................................................................30
4.9 Advanced...........................................................................................................................33
4.9.1 Reset...............................................................................................................................33
4.9.2 Import/Export .................................................................................................................33
4.9.3 Block/Allow List ............................................................................................................33
5Search, Playback & Backup ...........................................................................................35
5.1 Time Search.......................................................................................................................35
5.2 Event Search......................................................................................................................36
5.3 File Management...............................................................................................................36
5.4 Search by Image ................................................................................................................37
5.5 Backup...............................................................................................................................37
6Manage DVR ...................................................................................................................39
6.1 Check System Information ................................................................................................39
6.1.1 System Information ........................................................................................................39
6.1.2 Event Information...........................................................................................................39
6.1.3 Log Information..............................................................................................................39
6.1.4 Network Information......................................................................................................39
6.1.5 Online Information .........................................................................................................39
6.1.6 Record Information.........................................................................................................39
6.1.7 QRCODE........................................................................................................................39
6.2 Disk Management..............................................................................................................40
6.3 Upgrade.............................................................................................................................41
6.4 Logoff................................................................................................................................41
7Remote Surveillance........................................................................................................42
7.1 IE Remote Surveillance by NAT.......................................................................................42
7.1.1 NAT Settings...................................................................................................................42
7.1.2 NAT Access ....................................................................................................................42
7.2 IE Remote Surveillance via LAN & WAN........................................................................43
7.2.1 Via LAN .........................................................................................................................43
7.2.2 Via WAN.........................................................................................................................43
7.3 Remote Surveillance through Apple PC............................................................................44
7.3.1 Via LAN .........................................................................................................................44
7.3.2 Via WAN.........................................................................................................................45
7.4 The Remote Live Preview .................................................................................................46
7.5 Remote Playback & Backup..............................................................................................48

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7.5.1 Remote Playback............................................................................................................48
7.5.2 Remote Backup...............................................................................................................51
7.6 Remote System Configuration...........................................................................................52
7.7 Tools..................................................................................................................................52
7.8 Remote Management.........................................................................................................52
Appendix A FAQ.................................................................................................................53
Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity......................................................................57
Appendix C Compatible Devices.......................................................................................58
Appendix D 4 CH Specifications .......................................................................................59
Appendix E 8 CH Specifications........................................................................................60

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1Introduction
1.1 DVR Introduction
This model is standard 4/8 CH real time 720P high resolution AHD DVR(Analog High
Definition Digital Video Recorder), which 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
Supports HDMI/ VGA output
Supports 4/8 CH AHD video input
Supports channel security by hiding live display
Display the local record state and basic information
Supports USB to make full control
RECORD MEDIA
Supports one SATA HDD to record for a longer time without any limitation
BACKUP
Supports USB 2.0 devices to backup
Supports saving recorded files with AVI standard format to a remote computer through
internet
RECORD & PLAYBACK
Record modes: Manual, Schedule and Motion detection recording
Supports recycle after HDD full
Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable
4 /8CH 720P recording
1 audio channels available
Three record search modes: time search, event search and image search
4/8 channels playback simultaneously
Supports deleting and locking the recorded files one by one
Supports remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet

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ALARM
Supports schedule for motion detection
Supports pre-recording and post recording
PTZ CONTROL
Supports various PTZ protocols
Supports 128 PTZ presets and 8 auto cruise tracks
Supports 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
Supports 1 administrator and 63 users
Supports event log recording and checking, events unlimited
NETWORK
Supports TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol
Supports NAT technology
Supports IE browser to do remote view
Supports QRCODE Scanning through mobile phone client
Supports setup client connection amount
Supports dual stream. Network stream is adjustable independently to fit the network
bandwidth and environment
Supports picture snap and color adjustment in remote live
Supports remote time and event search, and channel playback with picture snap
Supports remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise
Supports remote full menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters remotely
Supports mobile surveillance by phones with iPhone & Android OS
Supports CMS/NVMS to manage multi devices on internet

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2Hardware Installation
2.1 Install Hard Drive
Check the unit and the accessories after getting the DVR. Please don‟t power up the unit till
the physical installation is complete.
Notice: 1. This series support one SATA hard drive. 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”.
①Loosen the screws on the back and side ②Take out the HDD.
of the device to remove the cover.
③Put the HDD on the bottom of the ④Turn over the device and fix the HDD
device. with the screws.
⑤Connect the power and data cables. ⑥Install the cover back and fix it with the
screws.

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2.2 Front Panel Descriptions
The front panel descriptions are only for reference; please make the object as the standard.
Front panel I
Name
Description
REC
When recording, the light is blue
Net
When access to network , the light is blue
Power
Power indicator, when connection , the light is blue
Fn
Switch the resolution of the VGA or HDMI output
Front panel II
Name
Description
Power indicator
Power Indicator, when connected, the light is blue.
HDD indicator
The light turns blue when reading/writing HDD.
Net indicator
The light turns blue when it is able to access the network.
Backup indicator
The light turns blue when backing up files and data.
Play indicator
The light turns blue when playing video.
REC indicator
The light turns blue when recording
Record button
Record manually
Play button
Enter play interface
REW button
Rewind key
FF button
Fast forward
MENU/+ button
1. Enter menu in live 2. Increase the value in setup
BACKUP/- button
1. Decrease the value in setup 2. Enter backup mode in live
STOP/ESC button
1. Quit play mode 2. Exit the current interface or status
Direction button/
Multi-screen
Change direction to select items
Change screen display mode like1/4/9/16 channel
Enter button
Confirm selection
USB
Connect to USB mouse, or USB storage device
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions
Rear Panel for 4 CH

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Rear Panel for 8 CH
2.4 Remote Controller
It uses two AAA size batteries.
①Open the battery cover of the remote controller.
②Place batteries. Please take care the polarity (+ and -).
③Replace the battery cover.
Name
Descriptions
AUDIO IN
1 CH Audio Input.
AHD VIDEO IN
4 CH AHD Video Inputs.
AUDIO OUT
Audio output, connect to the sound box.
VGA
VGA Port. Connect to monitor.
HDMI
HDMI Port. Connect to high-definition display device.
LAN
Network Port.
USB
To connect external USB devices like USB mouse or USB storage device.
DC12V
DC12V Power Input.
RS485
Connect to keyboard or speed dome; A is TX +; B is TX-.
Button
Function
REC
Record manually.
Search
To enter search mode.
MEUN
To enter menu.
Exit
To exit the current interface.
ENTER
To confirm the choice or setup.
Direction
button
To move cursor in setup.
ZOOM
To zoom in.
PIP
To set picture in picture.
To control playback. Play/Pause/Stop/Previous
Section/Next Section/Rewind/Fast Forward.
Multi
To choose multi screen display mode.
Next
To switch between single picture and picture group.
SEQ
To enter auto dwell mode.
INFO
Get information about DVR like firmware version,
HDD information.