Dahua Technology XVR4 Series User manual

DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
User’s Manual
V1.1.0
ZHEJIANG DAHUA VISION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Cybersecurity Recommendations I
Cybersecurity Recommendations
Mandatory actions to be taken towards cybersecurity
1. Change Passwords and Use Strong Passwords:
The number one reason systems get “hacked” is due to having weak or default passwords. It is
recommended to change default passwords immediately and choose a strong password whenever
possible.A strong password should be made up of at least 8 characters and a combination of special
characters, numbers, and upper and lower case letters.
2. Update Firmware
As is standard procedure in the tech-industry, we recommend keeping NVR, DVR, and IP camera
firmware up-to-date to ensure the system is current with the latest security patches and fixes.
“Nice to have” recommendations to improve your network security
1. Change Passwords Regularly
Regularly change the credentials to your devices to help ensure that only authorized users are able to
access the system.
2. Change Default HTTP and TCP Ports:
● Change default HTTP and TCP ports for systems. These are the two ports used to communicate and
to view video feeds remotely.
● These ports can be changed to any set of numbers between 1025-65535.Avoiding the default ports
reduces the risk of outsiders being able to guess which ports you are using.
3. Enable HTTPS/SSL:
Set up an SSL Certificate to enable HTTPS. This will encrypt all communication between your devices
and recorder.
4. Enable IP Filter:
Enabling your IP filter will prevent everyone, except those with specified IP addresses, from accessing
the system.
5. Change ONVIF Password:
On older IP Camera firmware, the ONVIF password does not change when you change the system’s
credentials. You will need to either update the camera’s firmware to the latest revision or manually
change the ONVIF password.
6. Forward Only Ports You Need:
● Only forward the HTTP and TCP ports that you need to use. Do not forward a huge range of numbers
to the device. Do not DMZ the device's IP address.
● You do not need to forward any ports for individual cameras if they are all connected to a recorder on
site; just the NVR is needed.
7. Disable Auto-Login on SmartPSS:
Those using SmartPSS to view their system and on a computer that is used by multiple people should
disable auto-login. This adds a layer of security to prevent users without the appropriate credentials from
accessing the system.
8. Use a Different Username and Password for SmartPSS:

Cybersecurity Recommendations II
In the event that your social media, bank, email, etc. account is compromised, you would not want
someone collecting those passwords and trying them out on your video surveillance system. Using a
different username and password for your security system will make it more difficult for someone to
guess their way into your system.
9. Limit Features of Guest Accounts:
If your system is set up for multiple users, ensure that each user only has rights to features and functions
they need to use to perform their job.
10. UPnP:
● UPnP will automatically try to forward ports in your router or modem. Normally this would be a good
thing. However, if your system automatically forwards the ports and you leave the credentials defaulted,
you might end up with unwanted visitors.
● If you manually forwarded the HTTP and TCP ports in your router/modem, this feature should be
turned off regardless. Disabling UPnP is recommended when the function is not used in real
applications.
11. SNMP:
Disable SNMP if you are not using it. If you are using SNMP, you should do so only temporarily, for
tracing and testing purposes only.
12. Multicast:
Multicast is used to share video streams between two recorders. Currently there are no known issues
involving Multicast, but if you are not using this feature, deactivation can enhance your network security.
13. Check the Log:
If you suspect that someone has gained unauthorized access to your system, you can check the system
log. The system log will show you which IP addresses were used to login to your system and what was
accessed.
14. Physically Lock Down the Device:
Ideally, you want to prevent any unauthorized physical access to your system. The best way to achieve
this is to install the recorder in a lockbox, locking server rack, or in a room that is behind a lock and key.

Regulatory Information I
Regulatory Information
FCC Information
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC conditions:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC compliance:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generate, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the guide, may cause
harmful interference to radio communication.
For class A device, these limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a commercial environment. 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.
For class B device, these limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Foreword II
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
Series
Models
XVR4 series
DH-XVR4104C-X/DH-XVR4108C-X/DH-XVR4116HS-X/DH-XVR4104HS-X/
DH-XVR4108HS-X/DH-XVR4216AN-X/DH-XVR4232AN-X
XVR5 series
DH-XVR5108C-X/DH-XVR5104C-4KL-X/DH-XVR5104C-X/DH-XVR5108H-X/
DH-XVR5116H-X/DH-XVR5104H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108H-4KL-X/
DH-XVR5116H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108HE-X/DH-XVR5116HE-X/
DH-XVR5108HS-X/DH-XVR5116HS-X/DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-X/
DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-X/DH-XVR5104HS-X/DH-XVR5104H-X/
DH-XVR5104HE-X/DH-XVR5216AN-X/DH-XVR5232AN-X/
DH-XVR5208AN-4KL-X/DH-XVR5216AN-4KL-X/DH-XVR5216A-X/
DH-XVR5432L-X/DH-XVR5832S-X/DH-XVR5108H-4KL-X-8P/
DH-XVR5208AN-4KL-X-8P/DH-XVR5216AN-4KL-X-16P
XVR7 series
DH-XVR7104E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7104E-4KL-B-X/
DH-XVR7108E-4KL-B-X/DH-XVR7104HE-4KL-X/
DH-XVR7108HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7116HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108HE-4K-X/
DH-XVR7208A-4KL-X/DH-XVR7216A-4KL-X/DH-XVR7208A-4K-X/
DH-XVR7416L-4KL-X/ DH-XVR7816S-4KL-X
Safety Instructions
The following categorized signal words with defined meaning might appear in the Manual.
Signal Words
Meaning
Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in slight or moderate injury.
Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, could result in
property damage, data loss, lower performance, or unpredictable
result.
Provides methods to help you solve a problem or save you time.

Foreword III
Signal Words
Meaning
Provides additional information as the emphasis and supplement
to the text.
Revision History
No.
Version
Revision Content
Release Time
1
V1.0.0
First Release.
February 27, 2018
2
V1.0.1
Add eight models.
March 27, 2018
3
V1.1.0
1. Add four models.
2. Add following sections:
Regulatory Information
Privacy Protection Notice
Using Reset Button on the
Mainboard
Configuring White Light
Configuring Siren
Viewing PoC Information
3. Update following sections:
About the Manual
Important Safeguards and
Warnings
Configuring IVS Function
Configuring Face Detection
June 10, 2018
Privacy Protection Notice
As the device user or data controller, you might collect personal data of others' such as face,
fingerprints, car plate number, Email address, phone number, GPS and so on. You need to be
in compliance with the local privacy protection laws and regulations to protect the legitimate
rights and interests of other people by implementing measures include but not limited to:
providing clear and visible identification to inform data subject the existence of surveillance
area and providing related contact.
About the Manual
The Manual is for reference only. If there is inconsistency between the Manual and the
actual product, the actual product shall prevail.
We are not liable for any loss caused by the operations that do not comply with the Manual.
The Manual would be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related
regions. For detailed information, see the paper User's Manual, CD-ROM, QR code or our
official website. If there is inconsistency between paper manual and the electronic version,
the electronic version shall prevail.
All the designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. The product
updates might cause some differences between the actual product and the Manual. Please

Foreword IV
contact the customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation.
There still might be deviation in technical data, functions and operations description, or
errors in print. If there is any doubt or dispute, please refer to our 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 the company names in the Manual are the
properties of their respective owners.
Please visit our website, contact the supplier or customer service if there is any problem
occurred when using the device.
If there is any uncertainty or controversy, please refer to our final explanation.

Important Safeguards and Warnings V
Important Safeguards and Warnings
This Chapter describes the contents covering proper handling of the Device, hazard prevention,
and prevention of property damage. Read these contents carefully before using the Device,
comply with them when using, and keep it well for future reference.
Operation Requirement
Do not place or install the Device in a place exposed to sunlight or near the heat source.
Keep the Device away from dampness, dust or soot.
Keep the Device installed horizontally on the stable place to prevent it from falling.
Do not drop or splash liquid onto the Device, and make sure there is no object filled with
liquid on the Device to prevent liquid from flowing into the Device.
Install the Device in a well-ventilated place, and do not block the ventilation of the Device.
Operate the device within the rated range of power input and output.
Do not dissemble the Device.
Transport, use and store the Device under the allowed humidity and temperature
conditions.
Electrical Safety
Improper battery use might result in fire, explosion, or inflammation.
When replacing battery, make sure the same model is used.
Use the recommended power cables in the region and conform to the rated power
specification.
Use the power adapter provided with the Device; otherwise, it might result in people injury
and device damage.
The power source shall conform to the requirement of the Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV)
standard, and supply power with rated voltage which conforms to Limited power Source
requirement according to IEC60950-1. Please note that the power supply requirement is
subject to the device label.
Connect the device (I-type structure) to the power socket with protective earthing.
The appliance coupler is a disconnection device. When using the coupler, keep the angle
for easy operation.

Table of Contents VI
Table of Contents
Cybersecurity Recommendations........................................................................................................... I
Regulatory Information............................................................................................................................. I
Foreword................................................................................................................................................... II
Important Safeguards and Warnings.....................................................................................................V
1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Functions....................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Getting Started ...................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Checking the Components............................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Installing HDD............................................................................................................................... 3
2.2.1 DH-XVR5108C-X/DH-XVR5104C-4KL-X/DH-XVR5104C-X/
DH-XVR4104C-X/DH-XVR4108C-X............................................................................................ 4
2.2.2 DH-XVR7104E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7104E-4KL-B-X/
DH-XVR7108E-4KL-B-X.............................................................................................................. 5
2.2.3
DH-XVR4116HS-X/DH-XVR5108HS-X/DH-XVR5116HS-X/DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-X/DH-XVR51
08HS-4KL-X/ DH-XVR5108H-X/DH-XVR5116H-X/DH-XVR5104H-4KL-X/
DH-XVR5108H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5116H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108HE-X/DH-XVR5116HE-X/DH-XVR
7104HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7116HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108HE-4K-X/DH-X
VR5104HS-X/ DH-XVR4104HS-X/DH-XVR5104H-X/DH-XVR5104HE-X/DH-XVR4108HS-X.. 6
2.2.4 DH-XVR4216AN-X/DH-XVR4232AN-X/DH-XVR5216AN-X/DH-XVR5232AN-X/
DH-XVR5208AN-4KL-X/DH-XVR5216AN-4KL-X/DH-XVR5216A-X/DH-XVR7208A-4KL-X/DH-
XVR7216A-4KL-X/DH-XVR7208A-4K-X/DH-XVR5108H-4KL-X-8P/DH-XVR5208AN-4KL-X-8P
/DH-XVR5216AN-4KL-X-16P...................................................................................................... 7
2.2.5 DH-XVR7416L-4KL-X/DH-XVR5432L-X............................................................................ 7
2.2.6 DH-XVR7816S-4KL-X/DH-XVR5832S-X........................................................................... 8
2.3 Installing Device into Rack............................................................................................................ 8
3 The Grand Tour.................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Front Panel.................................................................................................................................. 10
3.1.1 DH-XVR5108C-X/DH-XVR5104C-4KL-X/DH-XVR5104C-X/
DH-XVR4104C-X/DH-XVR4108C-X.......................................................................................... 10
3.1.2 DH-XVR7104E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7104E-4KL-B-X/
DH-XVR7108E-4KL-B-X.............................................................................................................11
3.1.3 DH-XVR5108H-X/DH-XVR5116H-X/DH-XVR5104H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108H-4KL-X/
DH-XVR5116H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108HE-X/DH-XVR5116HE-X/DH-XVR4116HS-X/DH-XVR510
8HS-X/DH-XVR5116HS-X/DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-X/
DH-XVR5104HS-X/DH-XVR4104HS-X/DH-XVR4108HS-X/DH-XVR5104H-X/DH-XVR5104HE
-X/DH-XVR5108H-4KL-X-8P..................................................................................................... 12
3.1.4 DH-XVR7104HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7116HE-4KL-X/
DH-XVR7108HE-4K-X............................................................................................................... 12

Table of Contents VII
3.1.5 DH-XVR4216AN-X/DH-XVR4232AN-X/DH-XVR5216AN-X/DH-XVR5232AN-X/
DH-XVR5208AN-4KL-X/DH-XVR5216AN-4KL-X/DH-XVR5216A-X/DH-XVR5208AN-4KL-X-8P
/DH-XVR5216AN-4KL-X-16P.................................................................................................... 13
3.1.6 DH-XVR7208A-4KL-X/DH-XVR7216A-4KL-X/DH-XVR7208A-4K-X............................... 13
3.1.7 DH-XVR7416L-4KL-X....................................................................................................... 14
3.1.8 DH-XVR7816S-4KL-X...................................................................................................... 14
3.1.9 DH-XVR5432L-X .............................................................................................................. 14
3.1.10 DH-XVR5832S-X............................................................................................................ 15
3.2 Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................. 16
3.2.1 DH-XVR5108C-X/DH-XVR5104C-4KL-X/DH-XVR5104C-X/
DH-XVR4104C-X/DH-XVR4108C-X.......................................................................................... 16
3.2.2 DH-XVR7104E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108E-4KL-X/DH-XVR7104E-4KL-B-X/
DH-XVR7108E-4KL-B-X............................................................................................................ 17
3.2.3 DH-XVR4116HS-X/DH-XVR5108HS-X/DH-XVR5116HS-X/DH-XVR5104HS-4KL-X/
DH-XVR5108HS-4KL-X/DH-XVR5104HS-X/ DH-XVR4104HS-X/DH-XVR4108HS-X............ 18
3.2.4 DH-XVR5108H-X/DH-XVR5116H-X/DH-XVR5104H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108H-4KL-X/
DH-XVR5116H-4KL-X/DH-XVR5108HE-X/DH-XVR5116HE-X/DH-XVR7104HE-4KL-X/DH-XV
R7108HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7116HE-4KL-X/DH-XVR7108HE-4K-X/DH-XVR5104H-X/DH-XVR51
04HE-X....................................................................................................................................... 19
3.2.5 DH-XVR4216AN-X/DH-XVR4232AN-X/DH-XVR5216AN-X/DH-XVR5232AN-X/
DH-XVR5208AN-4KL-X/DH-XVR5216AN-4KL-X/DH-XVR5216A-X/DH-XVR7208A-4KL-X/DH-
XVR7216A-4KL-X/DH-XVR7208A-4K-X................................................................................... 20
3.2.6 DH-XVR5108H-4KL-X-8P/DH-XVR5208AN-4KL-X-8P/DH-XVR5216AN-4KL-X-16P.... 22
3.2.7 DH-XVR7416L-4KL-X/DH-XVR5432L-X.......................................................................... 23
3.2.8 DH-XVR7816S-4KL-X/DH-XVR5832S-X......................................................................... 24
3.3 Remote Control Operations........................................................................................................ 26
3.4 Mouse Operations....................................................................................................................... 28
4 Connecting Basics.............................................................................................................................. 30
4.1 Typical Connection Diagram....................................................................................................... 30
4.2 Connecting to Video andAudio Input and Output...................................................................... 32
4.2.1 Video Input........................................................................................................................ 32
4.2.2 Video Output..................................................................................................................... 32
4.2.3 Audio Input........................................................................................................................ 33
4.2.4 Audio Output..................................................................................................................... 33
4.3 Connecting to Alarm Input and Output ....................................................................................... 33
4.3.1 Introducing Alarm Port...................................................................................................... 34
4.3.2 Alarm Input........................................................................................................................ 34
4.3.3 Alarm Output..................................................................................................................... 35
4.3.4 Alarm Output Relay Parameters....................................................................................... 35
4.4 Connecting to RS-485 Port......................................................................................................... 36
5 Local Configurations .......................................................................................................................... 37
5.1 Initial Settings.............................................................................................................................. 37
5.1.1 Booting up......................................................................................................................... 37
5.1.2 Initializing the Device........................................................................................................ 37
5.1.3 Resetting Password.......................................................................................................... 40
5.1.4 Setting Up with the Startup Wizard .................................................................................. 47
5.2 Live View..................................................................................................................................... 64