CTRing CK 1000 series User manual

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Realtime DVR
4/8/16 Channel Models
User’s Manual
Stand Alone Digital Video Recorder
PDHD3-V2.08-o199 This document contains preliminary information and is subject to change without notice.

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FCC Compliance Statement
Notice to Users:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device.
Pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, these limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
The equipment complies with the requirement of FCC CFR 47 PART 15 SUBPART B, Class A.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
Warnings
}Installation and servicing should be performed only by qualified and experienced personnel.
}Power off the DVR when connecting cameras, audio, or sensor cables.
}The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage caused by improper use of the product or failure to follow
instructions for the product.
}The manufacturer is not responsible for any problems caused by or resulting from the user physically opening
the DVR for examination or attempting to fix the unit.
}The manufacturer may not be held liable for any issues with the unit if the warranty seal is removed.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment
This symbol indicates the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instruction in the literature accompanying
the product.
This symbol indicates the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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Cautions
}This product has multiple-rated voltages (110V and 220V). See installation instructions before connecting to the
power supply.
}This product uses a Lithium battery.
}To avoid any risk of explosion, do not replace the battery on the main board by anything other than a Lithium battery.
}Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
}This equipment and all communication wirings are intended for indoor use only.
}To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
WEEE(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions
All safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth
for cleaning.
4. Attachments
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without manufacturer approval as such additions may result in the risk of
fire, electric shock, or other personal injury.
5. Water and/or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
6. Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult and serious damage to the equipment.
Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting kit approved by the
manufacturer.
Move this equipment and cart combination with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the
equipment and cart combination to overturn.
7. Power Sources
This equipment should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power, please consult your distributor or local power company.
8. Power Cords
Operator or installer must remove power, BNC, alarm and other connections before moving the equipment.
9. Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to
the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.
10. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords to avoid the risk of fire or electric shock.
Customers in European Union countries are advised to dispose this
product, at the end of its useful life, as per applicable local laws,
regulations and procedures.

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11. Objects and Liquids
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short
out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the equipment.
12. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
13. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
yWhen the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged
yIf liquid is spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment
yIf the equipment has been exposed to rain or water
yIf the equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the equipment to its normal operation.
yIf the equipment has been dropped or damaged the cabinet.
yWhen the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service.
14. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, ensure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
15. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the equipment is in proper operating condition.
16. Field Installation
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to all local codes.
17. Correct Batteries
18. Operating Temperature
An operating temperature range is specified so that the customer and installer may determine a suitable operating
environment for the equipment.
19. Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be
greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment
compatible with the specified operating temperature range.
20. Reduced Air Flow
Installation of the equipment in the rack should be such that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the
equipment is not compromised.
21. Mechanical Loading
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not caused by uneven mechanical
loading.
22. Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to connection of the equipment to supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits
might have on over-current protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings
should be used when addressing this concern.
23. Reliable Earthing (Grounding)
Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply
connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, use of power strips).
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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DVR Set
CD (Software/Manual)
User’s Manual
HDD Screws
Remote Controller
HDD Brackets
Data Cable (SATA Cable)
Power Cable
THE LIST OF CONFIGURATION

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Operation Precautions
}Power Off
yDo not turn DVR off, or plug off the power adapter while DVR is in operation (record/playback). Otherwise, it may cause
permanent damage to the equipment. Please click () SETUP>SYSTEM>Shutdown sequentially and then remove the
power after DVR is shutdown completely. It is safe to wait for 5 seconds before turning the power on again.
yDo not turn DVR off, or plug off the power adapter while External storage device (e.g., USB memory stick, removable
external hard disk and the like) in use. Otherwise, it may cause permanent damage to the equipment. Make sure that the
power switch is in the “ON” position until data storage is completed. Please be aware that removing the storage device
cause the same damage to the equipment.
yDo not turn DVR off, or plug off the power adapter during the format of the hard disk. Otherwise, it may cause permanent
damage to the equipment. Make sure that the power switch is in the “ON” position until the formatting of the disk is
completed.
}HDD Installation/Addition/Moving/Replacement/Removal
yFor installation/addition/replacement/Removal of HDD, make sure that DVR is turned off. Otherwise, it may cause
permanent damage to the HDD.
yWhen you want to power DVR off, please click () SETUP>SYSTEM>Shutdown sequentially and then remove the
power after DVR is shut down completely.
yInstallation/Addition/Moving/Replacement: You should start ‘HDD initialization’ including formatting. Otherwise, DVR
won’t recognize the hard disk and may begin to function abnormally. Please follow the below procedure for ‘HDD
initialization’.
① (Date/Time setup) Set up the current date and time (SETUP>SYSTEM>Admin>Date/Time).
② (Initialization of system setup) All setup values are restored to original factory default settings.
(SETUP>SYSTEM>Information>Status>Setup>Default).
③ (HDD format) HDD format is done by SETUP>SYSTEM>Admin>Storage>Format. If there are more than two HDDs,
each must be formatted, separately. When the format is completed, DVR will auto-reboot.
yRemoval: Follow the Remove procedure even when a pre-installed hard disk has been removed.
SETUP>SYSTEM>Admin>Storage>Format, click () ‘Removed’ item under the discrete Format headings of a
corresponding HDD to discard ‘HDD’ item. When the Remove procedure is completed, DVR will auto-reboot.
}Date/Time Change
yAny change in Date/Time is immediately applied onto live video (LIVE), but the date/time when the recording was done
are not changed.
yMake sure that you reboot DVR after adjusting the Date/Time.
yAlso, do not forget to execute SETUP>SYSTEM>Shutdown in sequence before reboot.
}Upgrade
yDo not upgrade until you install a hard disk drive. Make sure you upgrade when the hard disk drive is in proper operation.
}Using a Mouse
yLeft mouse button: have the same function as Enter () on the Front panel of DVR
yCentral button (wheel): have the same function as Search key on the Front panel of DVR(display search menu)
yRight mouse button: display a number of ‘Function keys’ (please see ‘Input Device and Screen Icons>Using a mouse’
in this manual)
}PLAY/PAUSE Key
yPress the PLAY/PAUSE key to one-touch playback on the viewing screen (playback the recorded video from the last
one minute).
yEvery time you press the PLAY/PAUSE key during playback mode, it is changed to ‘1X PLAY’ and ‘PAUSE’. The
displayed sign on the screen also changes from to II.
yIf you want to change mode (1X PLAY, REW, FF, BACKWARD, FORWARD) during playback, always press the
PLAY/PAUSE key first (please see if the sign II is shown on the screen).
yPress the PLAY/PAUSE key to back up. Make sure that the backup is done in ‘PAUSE’ mode.
}Camera Title
yCamera Title displayed in Record and Playback modes of DVR is set to CAM1 ~CAM16. Registering camera title in
setup menu (DEVICES>Camera/PTZ>Title) is to make every setup process easier.

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DVR
1. Product Features ---------------------------------------- 8
1.1 Unpacking ------------------------------------------------------ 8
1.2 Service ---------------------------------------------------------- 8
1.3 System Connection Diagram------------------------------ 8
2. Installation --------------------------------------------------- 9
2.1 Hard disk Installation ---------------------------------------- 9
2.1.1 SATA Port ------------------------------------------------------ 9
2.1.2 No Jumper Designation ------------------------------------ 9
2.1.3 HDD Installation ---------------------------------------------- 9
2.2 Connector Wiring--------------------------------------------- 9
2.2.1 Video In/Out Connections---------------------------------- 9
2.2.2 Monitor Connections ---------------------------------------- 9
(Video Out, VGA, SPOT)
2.2.3 Audio Connections ------------------------------------------ 9
2.2.4 TCP/IP(Ethernet) Connections --------------------------- 9
2.2.5 Alarm Connections ----------------------------------------- 10
2.2.6 RS-485/422 Connections --------------------------------- 10
2.2.7 USB Connections ------------------------------------------- 10
2.2.8 Factory Reset Switch -------------------------------------- 10
2.2.9 Power Supply Connections ------------------------------ 10
2.2.10 Connection Guideline -------------------------------------- 10
3. Input Device and Screen Icons ------------------ 11
3.1 Front ------------------------------------------------------------ 11
3.2 Using a Mouse ----------------------------------------------- 11
3.3 Screen Icons -------------------------------------------------- 11
4. Setup ---------------------------------------------------------- 12
4.1 Login/Logout ------------------------------------------------- 12
4.2 SYSTEM ----------------------------------------------------- 13
4.2.1 Information -----------------------------------------------------13
4.2.2 Admin --------------------------------------------------------- 16
4.2.3 Account --------------------------------------------------------- 19
4.2.4 System Log ----------------------------------------------------21
4.2.5 Exit --------------------------------------------------------------- 21
4.2.6 Shutdown ----------------------------------------------------- 22
4.3 DISPLAY ----------------------------------------------------- 22
4.3.1 OSD ------------------------------------------------------------- 22
4.3.2 Main Monitor -------------------------------------------------- 23
4.3.3 Spot Monitor ------------------------------------------------- 24
4.3.4 Spot Monitor Control on Display Mode --------------- 24
4.4 DEVICES ------------------------------------------------------ 24
4.4.1 Network ---------------------------------------------------------24
4.4.2 Camera/PTZ-------------------------------------------------- 27
4.4.3 Audio ------------------------------------------------------------ 28
4.4.4 Alarm In -------------------------------------------------------- 28
4.4.5 Alarm Out ------------------------------------------------------ 29
4.4.6 Serial In ---------------------------------------------------------29
4.5 RECORD ---------------------------------------------------- 29
4.5.1 Settings -------------------------------------------------------- 30
4.5.2 Schedule ------------------------------------------------------- 31
4.5.3 Pre Alarm ------------------------------------------------------ 32
4.5.4 Motion Detection -------------------------------------------- 33
4.5.5 Holiday --------------------------------------------------------- 33
4.6 LINK ----------------------------------------------------------- 34
4.6.1 Alarm In -------------------------------------------------------- 34
4.6.2 Motion Event ------------------------------------------------- 35
4.6.3 Video Loss ---------------------------------------------------- 35
4.6.4 System Event ------------------------------------------------ 36
4.6.5 Popup Link --------------------------------------------------- 36
5. Operation Instruction -------------------------------- 37
5.1 Viewing---------------------------------------------------------- 37
5.1.1 First Image ---------------------------------------------------- 37
5.1.2 View Formats ----------------------------------------------- 37
5.1.3 Digital Zoom -------------------------------------------------- 38
5.1.4 Freeze Live Image------------------------------------------ 38
5.1.5 Pan/Tilt Control----------------------------------------------- 38
5.1.6 System Log---------------------------------------------------- 39
5.1.7 Emergency Recording------------------------------------- 39
5.2 Search --------------------------------------------------------- 39
5.2.1 Date/Time Search ------------------------------------------ 40
5.2.2 Calendar Search -------------------------------------------- 40
5.2.3 Event Search ------------------------------------------------- 41
5.3 Playback------------------------------------------------------- 42
5.4 One-touch Playback---------------------------------------- 43
5.5 Archive --------------------------------------------------------- 43
Emergency
Event
Continuous
Notification
Port
DDNS
LAN
Full Seq
New User
Login Settings
New Group
Storage
NTP
Date/Time
Record
Version
Status
Table of Contents

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5.6 Color Control and Position -------------------------------- 44
5.7 Alarm Out Control ------------------------------------------ 45
CMS
6. Program Installation ----------------------------------- 47
6.1 System Recommendation--------------------------------- 47
6.2 Program Installation Method------------------------------ 47
6.3 Login------------------------------------------------------------- 48
7. Function and Instructions ------------------------- 49
8. Watch Mode ----------------------------------------------- 50
8.1 Login Screen -------------------------------------------------- 50
8.2 Local Setting -------------------------------------------------- 50
8.2.1 System Setup ------------------------------------------------ 50
8.2.2 Remote Site --------------------------------------------------- 51
8.3 Live Video ----------------------------------------------------- 53
8.3.1 Network Connect ------------------------------------------- 53
8.3.2 Watch Mode -------------------------------------------------- 54
8.3.3 Multi Screen -------------------------------------------------- 55
8.3.4 Screen Color Adjustment --------------------------------- 55
8.3.5 Audio ----------------------------------------------------------- 55
8.3.6 System LOG ------------------------------------------------- 55
8.3.7 Alarm Out ----------------------------------------------------- 56
8.3.8 One Touch Recording ------------------------------------- 56
8.4 PTZ Control --------------------------------------------------- 56
8.5 Health Check ------------------------------------------------- 57
8.5.1 Camera Connection and Operating Status ---------- 58
8.5.2 HDD Connection and Its Operating Status ----------- 58
8.5.3 Recording Status -------------------------------------------- 58
8.5.4 Motion Recording Status ---------------------------------- 58
8.5.5 Alarm In Connection and Operating Status ---------- 58
8.5.6 Alarm Out Connection and Operating Status ------- 58
8.6 Remote Setting----------------------------------------------- 58
9. Search Mode ---------------------------------------------- 60
9.1 Search Screen ----------------------------------------------- 60
9.2 Remote Search --------------------------------------------- 60
9.3 Local Search ------------------------------------------------- 61
9.4 Event Search ------------------------------------------------- 61
9.5 Playback ------------------------------------------------------- 62
9.5.1 Playback Control Button ----------------------------------- 62
9.5.2 Print ------------------------------------------------------------- 62
9.5.3 Save ------------------------------------------------------------ 63
9.5.4 Archive---------------------------------------------------------- 64
10. Others --------------------------------------------------------- 66
10.1 Viewer -----------------------------------------------------------66
10.2 E Map -------------------------------------------------------66
10.3 Watermark Check System----------------------------- 67
10.4 Estimator -------------------------------------------------- 68
10.5 EXE to AVI Converter ---------------------------------- 68
Keyboard Controller
11.1 Connection ---------------------------------------------------- 70
11.1.1 Configuration Diagram Ⅰ---------------------------------- 70
11.1.2 Configuration Diagram Ⅱ--------------------------------- 70
11.1.3 Configuration Diagram Ⅲ--------------------------------- 70
11.2 Keyboard Setup in DVR ---------------------------------- 70
11.3 Keyboard Configuration ----------------------------------- 71
11.4 Operation ------------------------------------------------------ 71
11.4.1 DVR / PTZ Mode Conversion --------------------------- 71
11.4.2 DVR Control Mode ------------------------------------------ 72
11.4.3 PTZ Control Mode ------------------------------------------ 72
Serial ln
12.1 Usage of Serial-In Function ------------------------------ 75
12.2 Connection method in each series --------------------- 75
12.3 Connection Diagram ---------------------------------------- 75
12.4 Link -------------------------------------------------------------- 76
12.4.1 Link Setup ----------------------------------------------------- 76
12.4.2 Schedule Setup ---------------------------------------------- 77
12.5 Setup ------------------------------------------------------------ 77
12.5.1 Title -------------------------------------------------------------- 78
12.5.2 Port Setting ---------------------------------------------------- 78
12.5.3 OSD Display -------------------------------------------------- 78
12.5.4 Pattern Setting ----------------------------------------------- 78
12.6 Search ---------------------------------------------------------- 80
CMS Web Client
13.1 Setup and Login ------------------------------------------- 82
13.2 Live Display ------------------------------------------------- 87
13.3 Playback Screen ------------------------------------------ 87
CMS Mobile
14.1 Setup and Login ------------------------------------------- 86
14.2 Installation --------------------------------------------------- 86
14.3 Site Configuration ----------------------------------------- 88
14.4 Connect ------------------------------------------------------ 89
14.5 Uninstall ------------------------------------------------------- 90

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1.1 Unpacking
yThis equipment is an electronic appliance, so it should be handled with special care.
yAfter unpacking, please check if all the following items are included.
- DVR Main body
- Power Supply Adapter (DC 12V, 3.33A) and Power Supply Cable
- Installation CD (CMS Software & User’s Manual)
1.2 Service
yIf there is any problem in the product, please refer servicing to a supplier or a distributor with qualified service personnel.
1.3 System Connection Diagram
1. Product Features
4 / 8 / 16 Channel DVR

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2.1 Hard disk Installation
2.1.1 SATA Port
yMain substrate of this DVR has one SATA port: it is indicated as SATA 1.
yOnly one SATA device (hard disk) is possible to connect in Serial to the SATA port.
Storage SATA Port
HDD 1
4 / 8 / 16 Channel DVR 1 HDD
2.1.2 No Jumper Designation
ySATA device does not use jumper. Only need to connect SATA device to SATA port according to HDD. A connector for
designation is located between the 7-pin SATA connector and the 15-pin Power connector.
2.1.3 HDD Installation
ySecurely fix a hard disk by using bracket and screws provided herewith.
yPlease do not use any different hard disk cables (data cable and power supply cable) other than ones we provide.
Otherwise, it may cause damage to the hard disk.
2.2 Connector Wiring
2.2.1 Video-In/Out Connections
yConnect cameras into ‘VIDEO IN’.
2.2.2 Monitor Connections (Video Out, VGA, SPOT)
yUse with CCTV monitor and computer monitor. Please connect the CCTV monitor to ‘VIDEO OUT’, the computer monitor to
‘VGA’, respectively. If necessary, you may connect another CCTV monitor to ‘SPOT’.
2.2.3 Audio Connections
yConnect an audio device to ‘AUDIO IN’ and a speaker system to ‘AUDIO OUT’. Please use a speaker system with volume
adjustable.
2.2.4 TCP/IP(Ethernet) Connections
yConnect to ‘ETHERNET’ connector with the LAN cable.
yWhen connect to Internet, use an ordinary LAN cable (Non-cross cable). However, when connect directly to your PC,
please use only ‘Crossover cable’.
CAUTION
yFor installation/addition/replacement/Removal of HDD, make sure that DVR is turned off. Otherwise, it may cause permanent
damage to the HDD.
yInstallation/Addition/Moving/Replacement: You should start ‘HDD initialization’ including formatting. Otherwise, DVR won’t
recognize the hard disk and may begin to function abnormally. Please follow the below procedure for ‘HDD initialization’.
① (Date/Time setup) Set up the current date and time (SETUP>SYSTEM>Admin>Date/Time)
② (Initialization of system setup) All values in setup are restored to factory default settings
(SETUP>SYSTEM>Information>Status>Setup>Default).
③ (HDD format) HDD format is done by SETUP>SYSTEM>Admin>Storage>Format. If there are more than two HDDs, each must
be formatted, separately. When the format is completed, DVR will auto-reboot.
yRemoval: Follow the Remove procedure even when a pre-installed hard disk has been removed. In
SETUP>SYSTEM>Admin>Storage>Format, click () ‘Removed’ item under the discrete Format headings of a corresponding HDD
to discard ‘HDD’ item. When the Remove procedure is completed, DVR will auto-reboot.
CAUTION
Install hard disk after DVR power is off. Otherwise, it may cause permanent damage to the hard disk. To turn off DVR, please click ()
SETUP>SYSTEM>Shutdown. Also, wait for 5 seconds before plugging in power supply again.
2. Installation