Dahua Technology DHI-XVR5108HS-4K User manual

HDCVI DVR
User's Manual
V1.1
.0ZHEJIANG DAHUA VISION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

User's Manual
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Foreword
General
This user's manual (hereinafter referred to be "the Manual") introduces the functions and operations
of the DVR devices (hereinafter referred to be "the Device").
Models
DHI-XVR5108HS-4K
DHI-XVR5116H-4KL
DHI-XVR5216AN-4KL
DHI-XVR5116HS-S2
DHI-XVR5116H-S2
DHI-XVR5216AN-S2
DHI-XVR5232AN-S2
DHI-XVR7108HE-4KL
DHI-XVR7116HE-4KL
DHI-XVR7416L-4KL
DHI-XVR7816S-4KL
Safety Instructions
The following signal words might appear in the manual.
Signal Words
Meaning
DANGER
Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in slight or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, could result in property
damage, data loss, reductions in performance, or unpredictable results.
TIPS Provides methods to help you solve a problem or save time.
NOTE Provides additional information as a supplement to the text.

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Revision History
Version
Revision Content
Release Time
V1.1.0
Added DHI-XVR5116H-S2, DHI-
XVR5216AN-S2, DHI-XVR5232AN-S2,
DHI-XVR7108HE-4KL, DHI-
XVR7116HE-4KL, DHI-XVR7416L-4KL,
and DHI-XVR7816S-4KL.
August 2021
V1.0.0 First release. July 2021
Privacy Protection Notice
As the device user or data controller, you might collect the personal data of others such as their face,
fingerprints, and car plate number. You need to be in compliance with your local privacy protection
laws and regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of other people by implementing
measures which include but are not limited: Providing clear and visible identification to inform people
of the existence of the surveillance area and provide required contact information.
About the Manual
The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between the manual and the
product.
We are not liable for losses incurred due to operating the product in ways that are not in
compliance with the manual.
The manual will be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related jurisdictions.
For detailed information, see the paper user's manual, use our CD-ROM, scan the QR code or visit
our official website. The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between
the electronic version and the paper version.
All designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. Product updates
might result in some differences appearing between the actual product and the manual. Please
contact customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation.
There might be errors in the print or deviations in the description of the functions, operations and
technical data. If there is any doubt or dispute, we reserve the right of final explanation.
Upgrade the reader software or try other mainstream reader software if the manual (in PDF
format) cannot be opened.
All trademarks, registered trademarks and company names in the manual are properties of their
respective owners.
Please visit our website, contact the supplier or customer service if any problems occur while
using the device.
If there is any uncertainty or controversy, we reserve the right of final explanation.

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Important Safeguards and Warnings
The following description is the correct application method of the device. Read the manual carefully
before use to prevent danger and property loss. Strictly conform to the manual during application and
keep it properly after reading.
Operating Requirements
●Install the PoE front-end device indoors.
●The device does not support wall mount.
●Do not place and install the device in an area exposed to direct sunlight or near heat generating
device.
●Do not install the device in a humid, dusty or fuliginous area.
●Keep its horizontal installation, or install it at stable places, and prevent it from falling.
●Do not drip or splash liquids onto the device; do not put on the device anything filled with liquids,
in order to prevent liquids from flowing into the device.
●Install the device at well-ventilated places; do not block its ventilation opening.
●Use the device only within rated input and output range.
●Do not dismantle the device arbitrarily.
●Transport, use and store the device within allowed humidity and temperature range.
Power Requirements
●Use the designated battery type. Otherwise there might be explosion risk.
●Use batteries according to requirements. Otherwise, it might result in fire, explosion or burning
risks of batteries!
●When replacing batteries, use the same type of batteries.
●Dispose the exhausted batteries according to the instructions.
●Use electric wires (power wires) recommended by this area and within its rated specification.
●Use standard power adapter matched with this device. Otherwise, the user shall undertake
resulting personnel injuries or device damages.
●The power supply must conform to the requirements of ES1 in IEC 62368-1 standard and be no
higher than PS2. Note that the power supply requirements are subject to the device label.
●Products with category I structure shall be connected to grid power output socket, which is
equipped with protective grounding.
●Appliance coupler is a disconnecting device. During normal use, please keep an angle that
facilitates operation.

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Table of Contents
Foreword............................................................................................................................................................................I
Important Safeguards and Warnings.........................................................................................................................III
1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................1
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Functions....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................................3
Checking the Components .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Installing HDD ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.2.1 DHI-XVR5108HS-4KL/DHI-XVR5116H-4KL/DHI-XVR5116HS-S2/DHI-XVR5116H-S2/DHI-
XVR7108HE-4KL/DHI-XVR7116HE-4KL ............................................................................................................................ 3
2.2.2 DHI-XVR5216AN-4KL/DHI-XVR5216AN-S2/DHI-XVR5232AN-S2................................................................. 5
2.2.3 DHI-XVR7416L-4KL ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.4 DHI-XVR7816S-4KL.....................................................................................................................................................10
3 The Grand Tour...........................................................................................................................................................14
Front Panel..................................................................................................................................................................................14
3.1.1 DHI-XVR5108HS-4KL/DHI-XVR5116H-4KL/DHI-XVR5116HS-S2/DHI-XVR5116H-S2/DHI-
XVR5216AN-S2 .......................................................................................................................................................................14
3.1.2 DHI-XVR5216AN-4KL/DHI-XVR5232AN-S2........................................................................................................14
3.1.3 DHI-XVR7108HE-4KL/DHI-XVR7116HE-4KL.......................................................................................................15
3.1.4 DHI-XVR7416L-4KL .....................................................................................................................................................15
3.1.5 DHI-XVR7816S-4KL.....................................................................................................................................................16
Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................................................................................16
3.2.1 DHI-XVR5108HS-4KL/DHI-XVR5116HS-S2.........................................................................................................16
3.2.2 DHI-XVR5116H-4KL ....................................................................................................................................................17
3.2.3 DHI-XVR5216AN-4KL .................................................................................................................................................18
3.2.4 DHI-XVR5116H-S2.......................................................................................................................................................20
3.2.5 DHI-XVR5216AN-S2/DHI-XVR5232AN-S2 ..........................................................................................................21
3.2.6 DHI-XVR7108HE-4KL/DHI-XVR7116HE-4KL.......................................................................................................22
3.2.7 DHI-XVR7416L-4KL .....................................................................................................................................................23
3.2.8 DHI-XVR7816S-4KL.....................................................................................................................................................25
Remote Control Operations .................................................................................................................................................27
Mouse Operations ...................................................................................................................................................................28
4 Connection .................................................................................................................................................................30
Typical Connection Diagram................................................................................................................................................30
Connecting to Video and Audio Input and Output.....................................................................................................31
4.2.1 Video Input....................................................................................................................................................................31
4.2.2 Video Output ................................................................................................................................................................31
4.2.3 Audio Input ...................................................................................................................................................................32
4.2.4 Audio Output ...............................................................................................................................................................32
Connecting to Alarm Input and Output..........................................................................................................................32
4.3.1 Introducing Alarm Port.............................................................................................................................................33
4.3.2 Alarm Input ...................................................................................................................................................................33

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4.3.3 Alarm Output ...............................................................................................................................................................34
4.3.4 Alarm Output Relay Parameters............................................................................................................................34
Connecting to RS-485 Port ...................................................................................................................................................35
Replacing Battery.....................................................................................................................................................................35
5 Local Configurations.................................................................................................................................................36
Initial Settings............................................................................................................................................................................36
5.1.1 Booting up.....................................................................................................................................................................36
5.1.2 Initializing the Device................................................................................................................................................36
5.1.3 Resetting Password....................................................................................................................................................40
5.1.4 Setting Up with the Startup Wizard.....................................................................................................................45
Live View......................................................................................................................................................................................62
5.2.1 Live View Screen..........................................................................................................................................................63
5.2.2 Live View Control Bar.................................................................................................................................................64
5.2.3 Navigation Bar..............................................................................................................................................................67
5.2.4 Shortcut Menu.............................................................................................................................................................68
5.2.5 Color Setting.................................................................................................................................................................70
5.2.6 Live View Display.........................................................................................................................................................72
5.2.7 Configuring Tour Settings........................................................................................................................................77
Entering Main Menu ...............................................................................................................................................................80
Controlling PTZ Cameras.......................................................................................................................................................82
5.4.1 Configuring PTZ Connection Settings ................................................................................................................82
5.4.2 Working with PTZ Control Panel ...........................................................................................................................84
5.4.3 Configuring PTZ Functions .....................................................................................................................................86
5.4.4 Calling PTZ Functions................................................................................................................................................88
5.4.5 Calling OSD Menu.......................................................................................................................................................90
Configuring Camera Settings ..............................................................................................................................................91
5.5.1 Configuring Image Settings....................................................................................................................................91
5.5.2 Configuring Encode Settings .................................................................................................................................94
5.5.3 Configuring Snapshot Settings .............................................................................................................................95
5.5.4 Configuring Overlay Settings.................................................................................................................................96
5.5.5 Configuring Covered Area Settings .....................................................................................................................97
5.5.6 Configuring Channel Type.......................................................................................................................................98
5.5.7 Upgrading Coaxial Camera .....................................................................................................................................99
Configuring Remote Devices............................................................................................................................................ 100
5.6.1 Adding Remote Devices........................................................................................................................................ 100
5.6.2 Managing Remote Devices .................................................................................................................................. 113
Configuring Record Settings............................................................................................................................................. 117
5.7.1 Enabling Record Control ....................................................................................................................................... 117
5.7.2 Configuring Recorded Video Storage Schedule........................................................................................... 118
Configuring Snapshot Settings........................................................................................................................................ 118
5.8.1 Configuring Snapshot Trigger............................................................................................................................. 118
5.8.2 Configuring Snapshot Storage Schedule ....................................................................................................... 123
5.8.3 Backing up Snapshots to FTP.............................................................................................................................. 123
Playing Back Video................................................................................................................................................................ 124
5.9.1 Enabling Record Control ....................................................................................................................................... 124

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5.9.2 Instant Playback ....................................................................................................................................................... 125
5.9.3 Main Interface of Video Playback....................................................................................................................... 125
5.9.4 Smart Search.............................................................................................................................................................. 130
5.9.5 Marking and Playing Back Video........................................................................................................................ 131
5.9.6 Playing Back Snapshots......................................................................................................................................... 133
5.9.7 Playing Back Splices................................................................................................................................................ 134
5.9.8 Using the File List..................................................................................................................................................... 134
Alarm Events Settings....................................................................................................................................................... 136
5.10.1 Video Detection ..................................................................................................................................................... 136
5.10.2 IVS Function............................................................................................................................................................. 145
5.10.3 Face Detection........................................................................................................................................................ 158
5.10.4 System Events......................................................................................................................................................... 161
5.10.5 Alarm Input Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 167
5.10.6 Alarm Output Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 174
IoT Function .......................................................................................................................................................................... 177
5.11.1 Configuring Sensor Settings ............................................................................................................................. 177
5.11.2 Configuring Temperature and Humidity Camera...................................................................................... 185
5.11.3 Configuring Wireless Siren................................................................................................................................. 196
Configuring POS Settings................................................................................................................................................ 197
5.12.1 Searching the Transaction Records ................................................................................................................ 197
5.12.2 Configuring POS Settings................................................................................................................................... 198
Configuring Backup Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 199
5.13.1 Finding USB Device .............................................................................................................................................. 199
5.13.2 Backing up Files ..................................................................................................................................................... 200
Network Management ..................................................................................................................................................... 201
5.14.1 Configuring Network Settings.......................................................................................................................... 201
5.14.2 Configuring Network Testing Settings .......................................................................................................... 216
Configuring Account Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 221
5.15.1 Configuring User Account.................................................................................................................................. 221
5.15.2 Configuring Group Account.............................................................................................................................. 227
5.15.3 Configuring ONVIF Users.................................................................................................................................... 231
Audio Management........................................................................................................................................................... 232
5.16.1 Configuring Audio Files....................................................................................................................................... 232
5.16.2 Configuring Playing Schedule for Audio Files ............................................................................................ 234
Storage Management ....................................................................................................................................................... 236
5.17.1 Configuring Basic Settings................................................................................................................................. 236
5.17.2 Configuring the Recording and Snapshot Schedule ............................................................................... 237
5.17.3 Configuring HDD Manager................................................................................................................................ 237
5.17.4 Configuring HDD Group..................................................................................................................................... 238
5.17.5 Configuring HDD Detecting Settings ............................................................................................................ 240
5.17.6 Configuring Quota Settings .............................................................................................................................. 245
5.17.7 Configuring Record Estimate............................................................................................................................ 246
5.17.8 Configuring FTP Storage Settings................................................................................................................... 248
Configuring System Settings.......................................................................................................................................... 250
5.18.1 Configuring General System Settings............................................................................................................ 250

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5.18.2 Configuring RS-232 Port Settings.................................................................................................................... 252
5.18.3 Configuring Security Settings........................................................................................................................... 254
5.18.4 Configuring System Maintenance Settings................................................................................................. 255
5.18.5 Exporting and Importing System Settings.................................................................................................. 256
5.18.6 Restoring Default Settings................................................................................................................................. 258
5.18.7 Upgrading the Device ......................................................................................................................................... 259
Viewing Information.......................................................................................................................................................... 262
5.19.1 Viewing Version Details....................................................................................................................................... 262
5.19.2 Viewing Log Information.................................................................................................................................... 263
5.19.3 Viewing Event Information ................................................................................................................................ 265
5.19.4 Viewing Network Information .......................................................................................................................... 266
5.19.5 Viewing HDD Information.................................................................................................................................. 268
5.19.6 Viewing Device Status ......................................................................................................................................... 269
5.19.7 Viewing Channel Information........................................................................................................................... 270
5.19.8 Viewing Data Stream Information................................................................................................................... 271
Logout the Device.............................................................................................................................................................. 272
6 Web Operations ...................................................................................................................................................... 273
Connecting to Network ...................................................................................................................................................... 273
Logging in to the Web......................................................................................................................................................... 273
Resetting Password .............................................................................................................................................................. 274
Introducing Web Main Menu............................................................................................................................................ 277
7 FAQ ............................................................................................................................................................................ 279
Glossary ................................................................................................................................................. 285
HDD Capacity Calculation.................................................................................................................. 287
Compatible Backup Devices.............................................................................................................. 289
Appendix 3.1 Compatible USB list......................................................................................................................................... 289
Appendix 3.2 Compatible SD Card list ................................................................................................................................. 290
Appendix 3.3 Compatible Portable HDD list ..................................................................................................................... 290
Appendix 3.4 Compatible USB DVD List.............................................................................................................................. 290
Appendix 3.5 Compatible SATA DVD List............................................................................................................................ 291
Appendix 3.6 Compatible SATA HDD List ........................................................................................................................... 291
Compatible CD/DVD Burner List....................................................................................................... 296
Compatible Displayer List .................................................................................................................. 297
Compatible Switcher........................................................................................................................... 298
Earthing ................................................................................................................................................. 299
Appendix 7.1 What Is the Surge.............................................................................................................................................. 299
Appendix 7.2 The Earthing Modes ........................................................................................................................................ 300
Appendix 7.3 Thunder Proof Ground Method in the Monitor System..................................................................... 301
Appendix 7.4 The Shortcut Way to Check the Electric System by Digital Multimeter........................................ 302
RJ45-RS232 Connection Cable Definition....................................................................................... 305
Cybersecurity Recommendations .................................................................................................... 307

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1Introduction
Overview
The Device is an excellent digital monitor product for security industry. The embedded LINUX OS
assures the stable operation. The H.264 and G.711 technologies assure the high quality image and low
bit stream. The frame-by-frame play function displays more details for analysis, and provides the
functions such as record, playback, and monitor and assures the synchronization for audio and video.
The Device also adopts the advanced control technology and great network data transmission
capability.
The Device adopts embedded design to achieve high security and reliability. It can work in the local
end and, with strong networking capability it can get connected to the professional surveillance
software (Smart PSS) to form a security network to show its powerful remote monitoring function.
The Device is applicable to the areas such as bank, telecom, electricity, traffic, intelligent residential
district, factory, warehouse, resources, and water conservancy facilities.
Functions
The functions might be different depending on the software and hardware version of the model you
purchased.
Real-time Surveillance
Support VGA port and HDMI port to realize the surveillance through monitors.
Support HDMI, VGA, and TV output at the same time.
IoT Management
Provide specific management module for IoT features including humidity and temperature data
reports and alarms linkage.
Sensor Integration
Integrate coaxial cameras with diverse array of sensors such as temperature, humidity and wireless
alarm devices.
Storage Management
Special data format to guarantee data security and avoid the risk of modifying data viciously.
Support digital watermark.
Compression Format
Support multiple-channel audio and video signal. An independent hardware decodes the audio and
video signal from each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.

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Backup Function
Support backup operation through USB port (such as USB storage disk, portable HDD, and
burner).
Client-end user can download the file from local HDD through network to backup.
Record & Playback
Support each channel real-time record independently, and simultaneously support the functions
such as search, backward play, network monitor, record search, and download.
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 zooming in the selected area in the live view.
Network Operation
Support network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ control.
Alarm Activation
Several relay alarm outputs to realize alarm activation and on-site light control.
The alarm input port and output port have the protection circuit to guarantee the Device safety.
Communication Port
RS-485 port can realize alarm input and PTZ control.
RS232 port can connect to keyboard, COM port of PC or the matrix control.
Standard Ethernet port can realize network remote access function.
The dual-network port has the multiple-address, fault tolerance, load balance setup mode.
PTZ Control
Support PTZ decoder through RS-485 port.
Intelligent Operation
Support mouse operation function.
Support "copy and paste" function for the same settings.
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)
Establish mapping connection between LAN and WAN through UPnP protocol.
Camera Self-adaptive
Auto-recognize and work with the PAL or NTSC camera and HD camera.

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2Getting Started
Checking the Components
When you receive the Device, please check against the following checking list. If any of the items are
missing or damaged, contact the local retailer or after-sales engineer immediately.
Table 2-1 Checking list
Sequence
Checking items
Requirement
1 Package
Appearance No obvious damage.
Packing materials No broken or distorted positions that
could be caused by hit.
2 Labels Labels on the device
Not torn up.
Do not tear up or throw away the labels;
otherwise the warranty services are not
ensured. You need to provide the serial
number of the product when you call
the after-sales service.
3 Device
Appearance No obvious damage.
Data cables, power
cables, fan cables,
mainboard
No connection loose.
Installing HDD
2.2.1 DHI-XVR5108HS-4KL/DHI-XVR5116H-4KL/DHI-XVR5116HS-
S2/DHI-XVR5116H-S2/DHI-XVR7108HE-4KL/DHI-XVR7116HE-4KL
Loosen the screws of the upper cover and side panel.

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Loosen screws
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure below.
Remove cover
Turn over the device, and align the HDD to the four holes of bottom panel, and then fix the
HDD with screws.
Fix HDD
Connect HDD to the device using data cable and power cable.

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Connect cables
Put the cover in accordance with the clip and then fix the screws on the rear panel and side
panel.
Fix screws
2.2.2 DHI-XVR5216AN-4KL/DHI-XVR5216AN-S2/DHI-XVR5232AN-S2
Remove the four fixing screws on the rear panel.
Remove screws

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Remove the case cover along the direction shown in the following arrow.
Remove cover
Match the four holes on the baseboard to place the HDD.
Place HDD
Turn the device upside down, match the screws with the holes on the HDD and then fasten
them. The HDD is fixed to the baseboard.

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Fix HDD
Connect the HDD data cable and power cable to the device.
Connect cables
Put back the cover and fasten the four screws on the rear panel to complete the installation.

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Fasten screws
2.2.3 DHI-XVR7416L-4KL
Remove the fixing screws on the rear panel.
Remove screws
Remove the cover along the direction shown in the following arrow.
Remove cover
Remove the screws on the sides of HDD bracket to take out the bracket.

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Remove bracket
Match the four screw holes on the HDD with the four holes on the bracket and then fasten
the screws. The HDD is fixed to the bracket.
Fix HDD
Install the other HDDs.
Install other HDDs
Place the bracket to the device and then fasten the screws on the sides of the bracket.
Fasten screws

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Connect the HDD data cable and power cable to the device.
Connect cables
Put back the cover and fasten the screws on the rear panel to complete the installation.
Put back cover
2.2.4 DHI-XVR7816S-4KL
Remove the screws from the chassis.
Remove screws
Take off the cover of the chassis.

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Take off cover
Remove the screws from the drive bracket to take it off.
Take off drive bracket
Align the four screw holes on the disk to those on the drive bracket and fix the disk on the
bracket.
Fix disk
Fix other disks on the bracket as needed.
Fix other disks
Fix the two drive brackets.

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This is only needed on models with 8 bays.
Fix drive brackets
Put the drive brackets back and fix them in the DVR.
Put back drive bracket
Connect the disks and the DVR with power cable and data cable.
The following figure shows the connection of 4-bay model for example.
Connect cables
Put the cover back and fasten the screws.